Sony VAIO VGN-FZ455E/B User manual

VGN-FZ455E/B
VAIO® FZ Series Notebook PC
POWERFUL MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Experience the performance of the Intel ® Core™2 Duo T5550 (1.83GHz )
processor with 2MB of L2 cache and 3GB of pre - installed system memory.
The VAIO ® FZ comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ® Windows Vista ®
Home Premium.
Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 8400M
GT with 256MB of dedicated Video RAM and advanced 3D graphic engines
allowing you to power through your favorite graphic intensive games and
programs at a HD resolution.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work
and play quicker anywhere within your office or home using next -
generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology.
A spacious 250GB (5400RPM) hard drive offers an abundance of storage
space for your favorite games, music, videos and photos.
STUNNING HD ENTERTAINMENT
Watch your favorite Blu - ray Disc™media in stunning HD on the 15.4"
widescreen display .
With XBRITE - ECO™LCD technology see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true -
to - life color and razor sharp detail from almost any angle.
A convenient HDMI™slot allows for easy, one - wire output of both audio
and HD video content to your compatible HDTV without compromising the
high - quality digital signal.
Extend the reach of your FZ notebook with Stereo Bluetooth ® technology
that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming
uncompromised CD quality stereo music to Bluetooth ® speakers or
headphones (sold separately).
CONTEMPORARY FUNCTIONAL DESIGN
Brushed aluminum entertainment control panels and a durable,
lightweight magnesium alloy chassis showcase the VAIO ® FZ notebook's
functional yet contemporary design elements, wrapped in a thin - and - light
5.9 lbs package (with standard capacity battery).
Three USB ports, ExpressCard ® and Memory Stick PRO™slots are
conveniently located on the front and sides of the FZ notebook for easy,
straightforward accessibility.
The 15.4" Blu - ray Disc™enabled VAIO ® FZ notebook with XBRITE - ECO™LCD
technology features Stereo Bluetooth ® technology for wireless audio
streaming and embedded A/V controls for one - touch access to
entertainment. With a built - in camera and microphone for video
messaging and CD/DVD burner for storage, this blazing - fast PC is packed
with exciting entertainment features.
8
9
15
2
16
1
2
16
5

Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 11/12/2008
VGN-FZ455E/B
VAIO® FZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: S1 (programmable), Volume, AV Instant
Mode, Play/Pause, FF, Rewind and Stop
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built -in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera
and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5550
Speed: 1.83GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz
L2 Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor
Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 3GB(2GBx1 + 1GBx1) PC2 - 5300
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 2.4x max.
DVD+R Write: 8x max.
DVD+RW Write: 4x max.
DVD -R Write: 8x max.
DVD -RW Write: 4x max.
CD -R Write: 8x max.
CD -RW Write: 8x max.
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD -RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD -R DL Write: 2x max.
BD-R Read: 2x max.
BD-ROM Read: 2x max.
BD-RE Read: 2x max.
BD-R DL Read: 1.6x max.
DVD -RAM Read: 5x max.
Blu- ray Disc ™Support: Yes (BD -ROM Read/DVD±R
DL/DVD ±RW/DVD-RAM)
BD-RE DL Read: 1.6x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick Duo™
media slot with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® / 34 Slot
One Secure Digital Media slot (SD)
Audio
Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™-Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD
Screen Size: 15.4 ”
Resolution: 1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA ® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 1535MB (max.)
8
14
9
15
2
11
Video RAM: 256MB dedicated Video RAM
Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
Interface: VGA, S -Video and HDMI™Out with Smart
Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
HDMI™Connection Output(s): 1
Headphone Jack: 1
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
S -Video Output(s): 1
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC -In: 1
i.LINK® Connection: 1(4 -pin) interface
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ- 45)
Ethernet Speed: 10Base - T/100Base -TX
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ- 11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network
Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP- BPS8)
Estimated Battery Life: 1.5 to 3.0 hours (Standard
Capacity Battery)
2.0 to 4.0 hours (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements: 110W+10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Home Premium
Internet Services: AOL® 90 -Day Risk Free Trial -New Users
Only
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60 - Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student
2007
Sony® Original Software: Click to Disc™ Editor - DVD
Creation
LocationFree Player® Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software applications and
trials.
Security and Anti -Virus Software: Norton 360 ™ All - In -One
Security 60 - day Trial
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll -free technical telephone
assistance, available 24/7
Online and Email Support: Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Dimensions
Weight: 5.9 lbs. (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements: 14"(W) x 0.98 - 1.4"(H) x 10.02"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP- BPS8)
AC adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP- BPL8)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS8)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V10)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V21)
USB Laser Mouse (VGP- UMS55/B)
USB Laser Mouse (VGP- UMS55/S)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC3)
All - in -one 2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP- SP100)
Sport Backpack (VGP-CCP4/L)
7
3
16
6
6
10
13
12
1
1
Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AML2)
Color: Silver
UPC Code: 27242733107
1.Non - metricweightsandmeasuresareapproximateandmayvary.
2. Viewable area measured diagonally.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Some functionality may
requireInternet services, which may require a fee.
4.DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
5.Broadband internet servicerequiredalong with thirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription or other service fee.
6.Actual battery life will vary basedonproduct settings, usage patterns,
batteryand environmental conditions.
7.i.LINK is a trademark of Sony usedonly to designate that a product
containsan IEEE 1394 connector.All products with ani.LINK
connectormay notcommunicatewith each other.
8.GHz denotes microprocessor internal clockspeed; other factors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
9.GB means one billion bytes whenreferringto hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacity may vary. A portion ofhard disk space is
reservedas arecoverypartition.
10.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonly for 60 days after youfirst use it. You will notbeable to use
thesoftware if you do notactivate it as described the firsttime you use
thesoftware. Youcan activate thesoftware byInternet: Internet
servicecharges may apply. If you wantto keep using the software
afterthe 60 - daytrial period,you mustconvert to theperpetual
version.You can convert onlinebyfollowing the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
11.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista ®
classificationof graphics memory, which is the total ofDedicated
VideoMemory, SystemVideo Memoryand Shared SystemMemory.
SharedSystem Memory variesdepending on the operatingcondition
andsystem memorysize.
12.See actual Limited Warranty fordetails. For a copy ofSony's
warranty,pleasevisitwww.esupport.sony.com,call toll - free888 - 476 -
6972(888 - 4SONYPC),or writeto SonyElectronics, 12451Gateway
Boulevard,Fort Myers,FL 33913.
13.For certain third partysoftware applications, Sony provides firstlevel
PhoneSupport. Additional telephone support maybeavailable from
theapplicable 3rd party vendor. Availability andschedulefor any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
14.A portionofthe system memoryover 3GB maynot be availableto
theoperating system.
15.As with otheroptical media devices, circumstancesmay limit
compatibilityor prevent Blu - rayDisc™ media playback. VAIO ®
computersmay not support movieplayback or packaged media
recordedin AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
16.Ability to use this Bluetooth® enabledproduct withother devices
mayvary as not all Bluetooth® devices are compatible.
ComputerInterface: The computer industrylacks standards, and
therefore,thereare a multitude of varying software packages and add - on
hardwareoptions. This personal computer is notmanufacturedto
operateany specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any
warrantyor representationwith respect tothe performanceof this
productwithanyparticularsoftwarepackagesand/or non - Sony add - on
hardwareoptions except those mentionedinthis document. Sony
herebydisclaims anyrepresentations or warrantythat thisproduct is
compatiblewith any combination of productsyou may choose to
connect.While Sonyrepresentatives or Sonyauthorized dealersmay be
ableto assist you andmaymake recommendations, they areNOT
authorizedto varyor waive thisdisclaimer. Purchasersmust determine
forthemselves the suitability andcompatibilityof the hardware and
softwarein each and every particular instance. Software titles pre -
installedon the Sony NotebookComputer are subject tochange without
notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre - installedsoftwaremay
notbe identical to retail versions or haveall documentation. This product
meetsthe standardsof the InternationalEnergy Star Programfor energy
efficiency.Features and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Lampin this product contains mercury.Disposal of these materials may
beregulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation, please contact yourlocal authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2008Sony ElectronicsInc. All rightsreserved. Reproduction inwhole or
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE - ECO,
MemoryStick, MagicGate,Memory StickDuo, Sound Reality,i.LINK,
LocationFree,Click to Disc Editor,MOTION EYE and theirrespective logos
aretrademarks of Sony in theU.S.and in other countries. Microsoftand
WindowsVista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporationin the U.S. and in
othercountries. Intel, CentrinoandCore are trademarksofIntel
Corporationin the U.S. and inothercountries. HDMI is a trademarkof
HDMI Licensing LLC. Blu - rayDisc isa trademark.All other trademarksare
trademarksof their respective owners.
Printedin U.S.A. 1/08.