Sony VAIO VGN-FZ290 User manual

VGN-FZ290 Build-to-Order Series
VAIO®FZSeriesNotebookPC
Finalimagemayvarydependingonconfiguration
A15.4”entertainmentPCinthebodyofanincrediblythin-and-
lightnotebook
EXPERIENCE BLU-RAY DISC ™ MEDIA PLAYBACK (CONFIGURABLE FEATURE)
Blu-ray Disc™media support lets you playback HD Blu -ray Disc movies in stunning clarity.
Blu-ray Disc™optical drive lets you record 25-50GB of video or data to a single Blu-ray Disc™
media.
PERFORMANCE AND MOBILITY
Lightning-fast Intel®Centrino®Duo processor technology and super-powerful Intel®Core™2
Duo processors available.
Windows Vista®Business is easy-to-use and offers an array of advanced technologies.
Thin-and-light notebook with incredible 15.4 ” widescreen display and XBRITE-HiColor™or
XBRITE- ECO ™LCD technology.
Magnesium alloy makes for a remarkably lightweight and durable chassis.
802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology offers a massive boost in wireless connection speed
and range.
ENTERTAINMENT AND COMMUNICATION MADE EASY
Stunning XBRITE-HiColor™LCD technology for dazzling colors and incredible picture clarity, or
choose XBRITE- ECO ™for optimal battery conservation.
Intuitive music and video controls are user-friendly, so you can easily control your CDs, DVDs,
pictures and home movies with the push of a button.
HDMI ™ ( configurable) output allows you to view your audio, video or data content on your
HDTV through a single cable.
Integrated camera and microphone for video messaging with family, friends and coworkers .
Sony's original Sound Reality™technology delivers high-resolution surround-sound to your
entertainment.
TheVAIO® FZisathin - and -lightentertainmentnotebookfeaturinga
15.4 ” widescreenLCD withXBRITE- ECO ™orXBRITE- HiColor ™
technologyandembeddedA/Vcontrolsfor one touch accesstoyour
music,moviesandpictures. With abuilt - incameraandmicrophone for
videomessaging andCD/DVD burner andoptionalBlu - rayDisc ™
burner ,thislightning -fast,super- powerfulPCisslim,lightweight,
andpackedwithentertainmentfeatures.
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LastUpdated:08/24/2007
VGN-FZ290 Build-to-Order Series
VAIO®FZSeriesNotebookPC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: S1,(programmable), Volume,AV Mode (Availability
dependenton configuration),Play/Pause, andStop
Pointing Device: Electro - Statictouch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,82 keyswith 2mmstroke and19.05mm pitch
Silveror BlackKeyboard
Black,Silver orPolished Mosaicpalm rest
Camera: Built - incamera andmicrophone
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™2Duo Processor T7700 (Configuration 1),
Intel®Core™2Duo Processor T7500 (Configuration 2),
Intel®Core™2Duo Processor T7250 (Configuration 3) or
Intel®Core™2Duo Processor T5250 (Configuration 4)
Speed: 2.40GHz (Configuration1), 2.20GHz (Configuration2), 2GHz
(Configuration3) or1.50GHz (Configuration 4)
Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz(Configurations1 - 3)
667MHz(Configuration 4)
L2 Cache: 4MBAdvanced Smart Cache (Configurations 1 - 2)
2MB(Configuration 3 - 4)
Technology: Intel®Centrino®DuoProcessor Technology (dependingon
configuration)
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 2GBPC2 - 5300(1GBx2) or1GB PC2 - 5300(1GBx1)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 667MHz
HardDrive
Capacity: 200GB (Configuration1), 200GB (Configuration2),
160GB (Configuration3) or120GB (Configuration 4)
Speed: 7200rpm(Configuration 1)or 5400rpm(Configuration 2 - 4)
Interface: SerialATA
OpticalDrive#1
DVD+R DL Write: 4xmax. (DVD ± RW/ ± R DL)
2.4xmax. (BD - ROMRead)
2.4xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™ Write)
DVD+R Write: 8xmax.
DVD+RW Write: 8xmax. (DVD ± RW/ ± R DL)
4xmax. (BD - ROMRead)
4xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™ Write)
DVD - R Write: 8xmax.
DVD - RWWrite: 6xmax. (DVD ± RW/ ± R DL)
4xmax. (BD - ROMRead)
4xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™ Write)
CD - RWrite: 24xmax. (DVD ± RW/ ± R DL)
8xmax. (BD - ROMRead)
8xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™ Write)
CD - RWWrite: 16xmax. (DVD ± RW/ ± R DL)
8xmax. (BD - ROMRead)
8xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™ Write)
DVD ± RW: Yes (DVD ± R DL/DVD ± RW/DVD - RAM)
CD Read: 24xmax.
DVD Read: 8xmax.
DVD - RAM Write: 5xmax.
DVD - RDL Write: 4xmax. (DVD ± RW/ ± R DL)
2xmax. (BD - ROMRead)
2xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™ Write)
BD - RRead: 2xmax. (BD - ROMRead)
2xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™write)
BD - RWrite: 2xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™write)
BD - REWrite: 2xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™write)
BD - ROM Read: 2xmax. (BD - ROMRead)
2xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™write)
BD - RERead: 2xmax. (BD - ROMRead)
2xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™write)
BD - RDL Read: 2xmax. (BD - ROMRead)
2xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™write)
BD - RDL Write: 1xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™write)
DVD - RAM Read: 5xmax.
Blu - Ray Disc ™Support: Optional (Canonly be configured with select PC
hardwareoptions)
BD - REDL Read: 2xmax. (BD - ROMRead)
2xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™write)
BD - REDL Write: 1xmax. (Blu - rayDisc ™write)
ExpansionSlots
Multimedia Card Reader: OneMemory Stick Duo™media with MagicGate®
functionality
OneExpressCard™/34 Slot
OneSecure DigitalMedia (SD)
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Audio
Sound System: Sony®SoundReality™ - Audio Enhancer
Display
Screenor Display Technology: WXGALCD
Screen Size: 15.4”
Resolution: 1280x 800
XBRITE - HiColor ™Technology: Optional(Dependent onconfiguration)
XBRITE - ECO™Technology: Optional(Dependent onconfiguration)
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA ®GeForce®8400MGT GPU or Mobile Intel® Graphics
MediaAccelerator X3100
Video RAM: 251MBTotal AvailableGraphics Memory ifMobile Intel®
GraphicsMedia AcceleratorX3100 and1GB RAMis selected.
358MBTotal AvailableGraphics Memory ifMobile Intel®GraphicsMedia
AcceleratorX3100 and2GB RAMis selected.
511MBTotal AvailableGraphics Memory if NVIDIA ®GeForce®8400MGT
GPUand 1GBRAM isselected.
1032MBTotal AvailableGraphics Memory if NVIDIA ®GeForce®8400M
GTGPU and2GB RAMis selected.
Chipset: Intel®PM965Express Chipset (NVIDIA®GeForce® )
Intel®GM965Express Chipset (Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator X3100)
Interface: VGAand S - VideoOut withSmart DisplaySensor
InputsandOutputs
Ethernet Port: 1
HDMI ™Connection Output(s): 1(only available with NVIDIA®GeForce®
8400MGT GPU)
Headphone Jack: 1
Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1
Modem Jack: 1
Secure Digital Slot: 1
Microphone Input: 1
S - Video Output(s): 1
USB Port(s): 3(2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC - In: 1
Express Card™ Slot: 1type /34
i.LINK ®Connection: 1(4 - pin)interface
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: FastEthernet (RJ - 45)
Ethernet Speed: 10Base - T/100Base - TX
Modem Type: IntegratedV.92/V.90 Modem (RJ - 11)
Wireless LAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless4965AGN Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth®Technology: IntegratedBluetooth®Technology
Power
Battery Type: StandardLithium - ionBattery (VGP - BPS8)
Estimated Battery Life: 1.5 - 5.5hours Standard CapacityBattery
2.0 - 8.0hours Large Capacity Battery
(BatteryRange dependson configuration)
Power Requirements: 110W+10%
Software
Operating System: WindowsVista®Business
InternetServices: AOL ®90 - DayRisk Free Trial - New UsersOnly
Supplied Software: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0 w/60 - DayTrial Version of
Microsoft®OfficeSmall Business 2007
Sony®OriginalSoftware: Clickto DVD ® - DVD Creation
LocationFree®PlayerSoftware
*Pleaseaccess VAIO®Helpand Support from your PC for a complete list
ofsoftware applicationsand trials.
Security and Anti - Virus Software: Norton360™ All - In - OneSecurity 60 - day
Trial
ServiceandWarrantyInformation
Telephone Support: 1year toll - freetechnical telephone assistance,
available24/7
Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 1Year LimitedWarranty withOnsite
Service
Online and Email Support: Supportavailablefrom
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight: 5.9lbs (weight willvary dependingon configuration)
Measurements: 14"(W)x 0.98 - 1.4"(H)x 10.02"(D)
SuppliedAccessories
StandardLithium - ionbattery (VGP - BPS8)
ACadapter(VGP - AC19V19)
PowerCord
OptionalAccessories
LargeCapacity Lithium - ionBattery (VGP - BPL8)
ACAdapter (VGP - AC19V10)
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StickAC Adapter(VGP - AC19V21)
Bluetooth®LaserMouse (VGP - BMS33/B)
USBLaser Mouse(VGP - UMS55/B)
USBLaser Mouse(VGP - UMS55/S)
NeopreneNotebook andAC AdapterCase (VGP - AMC3)
All - in - one2.1 ChannelSpeaker (VGP - SP100)
SportBackpack (VGP - CCP4/L)
UrbanMessenger Bag(VGP - AML2)
Color: Silver
1.Non - metricweights andmeasures areapproximate andmay vary.
2.Viewable areameasured diagonally.
3.Requires 802.11ncompatible access point. Some functionality may
requireInternet services,which mayrequire afee.
4.DVD media/formatsare notuniversally compatible.
5.Broadband internetservice required along with third party services
whichmay requirea subscriptionor otherservice fee.
6.Actual batterylife will vary based on product settings, usage patterns,
batteryand environmentalconditions.
7.i.LINK isa trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsan IEEE1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector
maynot communicatewith eachother.
8.GHz denotesmicroprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affectapplication performance.CPU speed will be reduced under
certainoperating conditions.
9.GB meansone billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacity mayvary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as
arecovery partition.
10.60 - DayTrial Versionof Microsoft®Office2007 - This trial software will
workonly for60 daysafter you first use it. You will not be able to use
thesoftware ifyou do not activate it as described the first time you use
thesoftware. Youcan activate the software by Internet: Internet
servicecharges mayapply. If you want to keep using the software
afterthe 60 - daytrial period,you must convert to the perpetual version.
Youcan convertonline by following the conversion instructions
presentedduring setupand payingthe requiredfees.
11.Total AvailableGraphics Memoryrefers tothe newWindows Vista®
classificationof graphicsmemory, which is the total of Dedicated Video
Memory,System VideoMemory and Shared System Memory. Shared
SystemMemory variesdepending on the operating condition and
systemmemory size.
12.When available,Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its
limitedwarranty obligations.Any such services are subject to the terms
andconditions ofthe limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for
details.Onsite Servicewill beprovided viathird - partytechnician to be
dispatchedas neededfollowing phone - basedtroubleshooting. Some
repairsmay beaccomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not
beavailable inall locations.
13.For certainthird party software applications, Sony provides first level
PhoneSupport. Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable 3rdparty vendor. Availability and schedule for any such
supportis determinedby theapplicable softwarevendor.
14.As withother optical media devices, circumstances may limit
compatibilityor preventBlu - rayDisc ™mediaplayback. VAIO computers
maynot supportmovie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC
orVC1 formatsat highbit rates.
15.A/V InstantMode notavailable withBlu - rayDisc enabledPC.
16.Use ofthis Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as
notall Bluetoothdevices arecompatible.
17.A portionof the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the
operatingsystem.
18.Video recordingto Blu - rayDisc ®mediais done in MP2 format only.
ComputerInterface: Thecomputer industry lacks standards, and therefore,
thereare amultitude ofvarying softwarepackages andadd - onhardware
options.This personalcomputer is not manufactured to operate any
specificsoftware, andSony does not and cannot make any warranty or
representationwith respectto the performance of this product with any
particularsoftware packagesand/or non - Sonyadd - onhardware options
exceptthose mentionedin this document. Sony hereby disclaims any
representationsor warrantythat this product is compatible with any
combinationof productsyou may choose to connect. While Sony
representativesor Sonyauthorized dealers may be able to assist you and
maymake recommendations,they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this
disclaimer.Purchasers mustdetermine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityof thehardware and software in each and every particular
instance.Software titlespre - installedon the Sony Notebook Computer are
subjectto changewithout notice.Simulated graphicshown ondisplay. Pre -
installedsoftware maynot be identical to retail versions or have all
documentation.This productmeets the standards of the International
EnergyStar Programfor energy efficiency. Features and specifications
aresubject tochange withoutnotice.
Lampin thisproduct contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be
regulateddue toenvironmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information,please contactyour local authorities or the Electronic
IndustriesAlliance (www.eiae.org).
©2007Sony ElectronicsInc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
partwithout writtenpermission is prohibited. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO,
XBRITE - ECO,XBRITE - HiColor,Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate,
LocationFree,Sound Reality,i.LINK and Click to DVD logo are trademarks of
Sony.Microsoft andWindows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.Intel, Pentium,Centrino and Core are trademarks of Intel
Corporation.Blu - rayDisc isa trademark. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI
LicensingLLC. Bluetoothis a trademark of Bluetooth SIG. All other
trademarksare trademarksof theirrespective owners.
Printedin U.S.A.07/07.