Sony VAIO VGN-P598E User manual

VGN-P598E/Q
VAIO® P Series Lifestyle PC
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EVERYDAY MOBILE PERFORMANCE
So slight and slim, you might not even know it’s there. About as thin as
most cell phones, the 1.4lb (with standard battery) VAIO ® Lifestyle PC is a
cinch to tote.
Enjoy a full - featured PC experience with Genuine Microsoft ® Windows
Vista ® Home Premium 32 - bit.
The VAIO ® Lifestyle PC also features a convenient quick - boot option for
super - fast access to the web, email , photos and more.
For even faster read / write times and greater durability, enjoy a 128GB
solid state drive.
Get the web browsing experience you're used to on this 8" LED backlit
ultra - wide display . No side - to - side scrolling necessary.
Designed to be as functional as it is gorgeous, the keyboard on the VAIO ®
Lifestyle PC offers a user - friendly touch and feel that makes for easy typing.
A host of color - matching accessories, such as cases and Bluetooth ®
mice , let you extend your fashion to the realm of high tech.
WIRELESS FREEDOM
Your friends, your news, and your entertainment when you need it. The
VAIO ® Lifestyle PC lets you browse the web in more places with Verizon
Wireless Mobile Broadband Built - In, America's largest and most reliable 3G
network ..
Built - in real - time GPS lets you navigate even the most unfamiliar places
with ease. No internet connection required.
A built - in webcam lets you video chat with friends, family and colleagues
practically anywhere you go.
Extend the reach of your VAIO Lifestyle PC with A2DP Bluetooth ®
technology that's ideal for streaming uncompromised CD - quality stereo
music to Bluetooth ® technology enabled speakers or headphones.
Your portal to the world, the fashionable VAIO ® P Series Lifestyle PC
delivers your entertainment and computing in a single go - anywhere
design. Features like built - in mobile broadband and real - time GPS
functionality tell only a partial story. The bottom line is that this chic little
1.4lb (with standard battery) computing sidekick will make a perfect fit
with your life, whether it’s for business, pleasure, or both.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 04/13/2009
VGN-P598E/Q
VAIO® P Series Lifestyle PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Lifestyle PC
Type of Use: Ultra-portable
Action Buttons: WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off,
Instant On, Xross Media Bar ™
Pointing Device: Pointing Stick
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 1.2mm stroke
and 16.5mm pitch
Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® processor
Speed: 1.33GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz
L2 Cache: 512kB
Memory
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Installed: 2GB (2GBx1)
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHz
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick
Duo™media slot with MagicGate®
functionality One Secure Digital (SD memory
card) media slot Multi-media Card (MMC) slot
Solid State Drive
Capacity: 128GB
Interface: Serial ATA
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size: 8.0"
Resolution: 1600 x 768
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Back Light Technology: LED
Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 500. Total Available Graphics
Memory: 760MB (max.)*
Max. External Resolution via VGA: 1600 × 1200
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)
DC- In: 1
I/O Port: 1
Networking/Modem
Wireless LAN: Atheros 802.11 b/g/n network
connection
Bluetooth ® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)
Mobile Broadband: Verizon Wireless Mobile
Broadband Built-in
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS15/B)
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Estimated Battery Life: 2.0- 4.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft ® Windows
Vista® Home Premium 32-bit
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Home and
Student 2007
VAIO® Multimedia Suite: VAIO® Media plus -
Multimedia Streaming Software
Anti - Virus & Recovery Software: Microsoft®
Windows Live™ OneCare ™Trial Version
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 .
See actual warranty for details.
International Service: 1 year international service
plan available. Registration required. See
www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : Silver
RoHS® : Compliant For more information:
www.sony.com/vaioeco
ENERGY STAR® : 4.0
Dimensions
Weight: 1.4lbs
Measurements: 9.65"(W) x 0.78"(H) x 4.72"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-
BPS15/B)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC10V2)
Power Cable
Noise Cancelling Headphones
2 spare pointing stick caps
Display/LAN Adaptor (VGP-DA10)
Optional Accessories
Extended Battery (VGP-BPL15/B)
Molded Leather Carrying Case in Black (VGP-
CKP1/B)
Soft Carrying Case with Accessory Pouch in Black
(VGP-CPP1/B)
Leather Cover in Black (VGP-CVP1)
External DVD ± RW Drive (USB 2.0) (VGP- UDRW1)
Wireless Bluetooth Mouse in Onyx Black (VGP-
BMS33/BQ)
Display/LAN Adapter (VGP-DA10)
Color: Onyx Black
UPC Code: 027242760387
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansonebillionbytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionofharddisk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternetservices.
4.BroadbandInternetservicerequiredalongwiththirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription or other service fee.
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5.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudontactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyouuse
thesoftware.Youcanactivate the software byInternet:Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrialperiod,youmust convert totheperpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
8.Measured at the narrowest point.
9.i.LINKisatrademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
10.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new WindowsVista ®
classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and system memory size.
11.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
12.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)orwriteto Sony Electronics,12451Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
13.Forcertainthirdpartysoftwareapplications,Sonyprovidesfirstlevel
phonesupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
suchsupport is determined by the aplicable software vendor.
14.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
15.3G enabled for tri - bandHSPA(850/1900/2100 MHz)Subscription
withathirdpartycarrieris required. Service activationandotherfees
apply. Terms & Conditions and additional restrictions apply.
16.Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ TrialVersion – Thistrial
softwarewillworkforninety(90)days after you first useit.Youwillnot
beableto use the software if you do not activate it asdescribedthe
firsttimeyouusethesoftware. You can activatethesoftwareby
Internet:Internetservicechargesmay apply. If youwanttokeep
usingthesoftware after the 90 - daytrialperiod,youmustbuya
subscription.Youcan subscribe online by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
17.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,thereareamultitudeofvarying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmakeanywarrantyor representation with respecttothe
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedhere.
Sonyherebydisclaimsanyrepresentations or warrantiesthatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoosetoconnectto it. While SonyrepresentativesorSony
authorizeddealersmaybeabletoassist you and may make
recommendations,theyareNOTauthorized to vary orwaivethis
disclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermineforthemselvesthesuitabilityand
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandeveryparticular
instance.Softwaretitles pre - installedontheSonycomputeraresubject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subjecttochangewithout notice. This product meets the standards of the
InternationalEnergyStarProgramforenergyefficiency.
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