Sony VAIO VGN-SZ430N/B User manual

VGN-SZ430N/B
VAIO®SZSeriesNotebookPC
Aninspiringfusionofmobility,powerandstyle.
CUTTING-EDGE PERFORMANCE
The sleekly designed, lightweight VAIO®SZ Notebook optimizes mobility while offering
superior performance on every front, starting with its use of Intel®Centrino®Duo mobile
technology for advanced multi-tasking potential. It also boasts hardware solutions that will
power you through your most demanding tasks, including a super-fast 5400rpm Serial ATA
hard drive and advanced DDR2 memory for ultra high-speed computing.
PREMIUM PORTABILITY
The VAIO®SZ Notebook delivers intelligent mobile design while placing a priority on usability
and performance. This slim, lightweight PC measures a mere 1" thin , with a superb 13.3"
widescreen display with XBRITE™LCD technology, long battery life and a generous,
comfortable keyboard.
UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE FEATURES
Exclusive to VAIO®PCs, the revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System lets you switch between an
internal graphics chip for optimal power consumption and an external graphics chip for even
more robust performance. In addition to PC card support, it supports ExpressCard™, an
emerging standard in smaller, faster PC card solutions, making it ideal for transfers of video
and large files.
MESSAGING
Measuring merely 1" thin , yet boasting a 13.3" widescreen display with XBRITE™
technology, making it ideal for your mobile needs.
It's packed with features including a Hybrid Graphics System which lets you switch from
internal graphics for battery efficiency and external graphics for robust performance.
Integrated camera and microphone lets your easily chat and video mail with family, friends
or business associates.
Wireless freedom is yours with integrated WWAN from Cingular Wireless, 802.11a/b/g
wireless LAN and integrated Bluetooth®technology .
Ensure that your investment and data are safe with advanced security features like biometric
fingerprint sensor and G-Sensor™shock protection.
Create your own DVDs and CDs with DVD±R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive .
Theslim,lightweightVAIO® SZNotebookdeliversaninspiringblend
ofmobiledesign,cutting -edgeperformance,andcontemporarystyle.
Witha13.3"widescreendisplay ,integratedwirelessWAN
technology fromCingularWireless,Intel ® Centrino ® Duomobile
technology,revolutionaryHybridGraphicsSystemandmore,you can
workfasterandplaylonger.
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SonyElectronicsInc. • 16530ViaEsprillo • SanDiego,CA92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
LastUpdated:01/04/2007
VGN-SZ430N/B
VAIO®SZSeriesNotebookPC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: UltraPortable
ActionButtons: S1,S2(programmable)andWLAN/BTRFOn/Off
PointingDevice: Electro - Statictouch pad
Security: BiometricFingerprintSensor,TrustedPlatformModule
(TPM)TCGVer.1.2compliant
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,86keyswith3mmstrokeand19.05mmpitch
Camera: Built - inCamera andmicrophone
Processor
Type: Intel ® Core ™ 2DuoProcessorT7200
Speed: 2GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 667MHz
L2Cache: 4MBAdvanced SmartCache
Technology:Intel ® Centrino ® DuoMobileTechnology
Memory
Type: DDR2SDRAM
Installed: 2GB(1GBx2) PC2 -4200
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHz
HardDrive
Capacity: 160GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: SerialATA
ImpactProtection: G- Sensor ™ ShockProtection -HardDiskDrive
Protection
OpticalDrive#1
DVD+RDLWrite: 4max.
DVD+RWrite: 8xmax.
DVD+RWWrite: 8xmax.
DVD-RWrite: 8xmax.
DVD-RWWrite: 6xmax.
CD -RWrite: 24xmax.
CD -RWWrite: 16xmax.
DVD±RW:Yes DVD ± RDL/DVD ± RW/DVD -RAM
CDRead: 24xmax.
DVDRead: 8xmax.
DVD-RDLWrite: 4xmax.
DVD-RAMRead: 5xmax.
ExpansionSlots
MultimediaCardReader: SupportsMemoryStickDUO ™ mediawith
MagicGate ® functionality
OneExpressCard ™ / 34Slot -5- in - 1Memory CardAdaptor(VGP -
MCA20)supportingMemoryStick ® , MemoryStickPRO ™ , Secure
Digital,xD- PictureCard, andMultiMediaCard (MMC)
OnePCMCIA - TypeII/TypeIcardslotwithCardBussupport
Audio
SoundSystem: Sony ® SoundReality ™ - AudioEnhancer
Display
ScreenorDisplayTechnology: WXGA
ScreenSize: 13.3 ”
Resolution:1280x800
XBRITE™LCDTechnology: Yes
Graphics
Processor:NVIDIA ® GeForce ® Go7400andIntel ® GraphicsMedia
Accelerator950
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VideoRAM: 335MBTotalAvailableGraphicsMemory ,NVIDIA ®
GeForce ® Go7400notebookgraphicsprocessingunit(GPU) and
224MBTotalAvailableGraphicsMemory ,Intel ® Graphics
MediaAccelerator950
Technology: HybridGraphicsSystem
Chipset:Intel ® 945GM
Interface: VGAoutw/SmartDisplaySensor
InputsandOutputs
EthernetPort: 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
i.LINK ® Interface: 1(4pin)i.LINK ® connector(IEEE 1394)
MemoryStick ® MediaSlot: 1
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
PortReplicatorConnector(s): 1
USBPort(s): 2(2.0compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC -In:1
ExpressCard ™ Slot: 1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
EthernetSpeed: 10Base -T/100Base- TX
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90Modem(RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel ® PRO/Wireless3945ABGNetworkConnection
(802.11a/b/g)
WirelessWAN: Integrated(WAN) WirelessWideAreaNetwork
accessingCingularWirelessNationalEDGENetworkwith
SmartWi ™ technology(WirelessWANandWirelessLANradiodo
nottransmitsimultaneously)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedBluetooth ® Technology
Power
BatteryType: StandardLithium - ionBattery (VGP - BPS2C)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 2to4hrs (StandardBattery)
PowerRequirements: 105W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: Microsoft ® WindowsVista ™ Business
InternetServices: AOL ® 90-DayRiskFreeTrial -NewUsersOnly
Anti- VirusandRecoverySoftware: Norton ® InternetSecurity ™
200760- Daytrialwithspywareprotection
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft ® Works8.5
60- DayTrialVersionofMicrosoft ® Office2007
Sony ® OriginalSoftware: ClicktoDVD ® - DVDCreation
PleaseaccessVAIO ® Helpand Supportfrom yourPCfora
completelistofsoftwareapplicationsandtrials.
ServiceandWarrantyInformation
LimitedWarranty: 1YearLimitedWarranty
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll- freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailablefrom
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight: 4.1lbs.withstandardbattery (weightisapproximateand
mayvary)
Measurements:12.5 ” ( W)x1.0" - 1.5 ” ( H)x9.3 ” ( D)
SuppliedAccessories
StandardLithium - ionbattery (VGP - BPS2C)
ACadapter (VGP - AC19V10)
MemoryCard Adapter(VGP - MCA20)
CingularSIMCard
PowerCord
OptionalAccessories
PortReplicator(VGP - PRSZ1)
AdditionalStandard CapacityBattery (VGP - BPS2C)
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LargeCapacity Battery(VGP - BPL2C)
ACAdapter (VGP - AC19V10)
BatteryCharger (VGP - BC1)
Bluetooth ® WirelessMouse(VGP - BMS30)
NeopreneNotebook &ACAdapter(VGP - AMC1)
Color: CharcoalBlackMagnesiumCasing
UPCCode: 027242711655
1.GHz denotesmicroprocessor internalclock speed; otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance.CPU speedwill be reducedunder
certainoperating conditions.
2.GB meansone billionbytes when referringtohard drivecapacity.
Accessiblecapacity mayvary. Aportion of harddiskspace isreservedas
arecovery partition.
3.Requires compatiblewireless LANaccess point(s). Somefeaturesmay rely
onInternet servicewhich mayrequire a fee.
4.DVD Media/Formatsare notuniversally compatible.
5.Interoperability amongBluetooth®devices varies.
6.i.LINK isa trademarkof Sony usedonlyto designatethata product
containsan IEEE1394 connector.All products withani.LINK connector
maynot communicatewith eachother.
7.Actual batterylife mayvary based onproductsettings, usagepatterns,
batteryand environmentalconditions.
8.See actuallimited warrantyfor details. Fora copy ofSony ’ swarranty,
pleasevisit
www.sony.com/pcsupport,call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 - 4SONYPC),or
writeto SonyElectronics, 12451Gateway Boulevard, FortMyers,FL
33913.
9.For certainthird partysoftware applications, Sonyprovidesfirst level
PhoneSupport. Additionaltelephone supportmay be availablefrom
theapplicable 3rdparty vendor.Availability and scheduleforany such
supportis determinedby theapplicable software vendor.
10.The MicrosoftOffice 200760 - DayTrial software isintended for
evaluationpurposes only.This trialsoftware is installedonyour system
andyou mustactivate thesoftware before youcanuse it.Product
activationprocedures willbe detailedduring initial launchofthe
software;activation requiresInternet access.This software hasan
expirationdate of60 daysfrom date offirstuse, atwhichtime the
softwarewill operateunder reduced - functionalitymode, limitingend -
useoptions andoperations.
11.Viewable areameasured diagonally.
12.Broadband Internetservice requiredalong with third - partyservices
whichmay requirea subscriptionfee or otherservice fee.
13.Total AvailableGraphics Memoryrefers to thenewWIndows Vista
classificationof graphicsmemory, witchis the DedicatedVideoMemory,
SystemVideo Memoryand SharedSystem Memory. SharedSystem
Memoryveries dependingon theoerating condition andsystem
memorysize.
14.Does notsupport MemoryStick®mediaand MemoryStickPRO™
mediausing theMagicGate®function orhigh - speeddata transfer.
Supportsmemory cardswith capacititiesup to 1GB.Doesnot support
5.0VSmartMedia mediaor theID function ofSmartMediamedia with
IDs.Does notsupport theSD Memory Cardmediacopyright protection
function.This adapterhas beentested with onlySony®branded
MemoryStick PRO™media.Sony®branded MemoryStickPRO™media
isrecommended foruse withthis adapter.
15.Measured atits narrowestpoint.
16.Subscription with CingularWireless required. See
www.sonystyle.com/cingularfor complete offerdetails, price plans,
serviceterms andconditions andcoverage map. Call1 - 888 - 739 - VAIO
(8246)for serviceactivation.
ComputerInterface: Thecomputer industrylacks standards, andtherefore,
thereare amultitude ofvarying software packagesand add - onhardware
options.This personalcomputer isnot manufactured tooperateany
specificsoftware, andSony doesnot and cannotmakeany warrantyor
representationwith respectto theperformance of thisproductwith any
particularsoftware packagesand/or non - Sonyadd - onhardware options
exceptthose mentionedin thisdocument. Sony herebydisclaimsany
representationsor warrantythat thisproduct is compatiblewithany
combinationof productsyou maychoose to connect.WhileSony
representativesor Sonyauthorized dealersmay be abletoassist youand
maymake recommendations,they areNOT authorized tovaryor waivethis
disclaimer.Purchasers mustdetermine forthemselves the suitabilityand
compatibilityof thehardware andsoftware in eachandevery particular
instance.Software titlespre - installedon the SonyNotebook Computer are
subjectto changewithout notice.Simulated graphic shownon display. Pre -
installedsoftware maynot beidentical to retailversionsor haveall
documentation.This productmeets thestandards of theInternational
EnergyStar Programfor energyefficiency. Features andspecifications
aresubject tochange withoutnotice. Non - metricweights and
measurementsare approximate.
©2007Sony ElectronicsInc. Allrights reserved. Reproductioninwhole orin
partwithout writtenpermission isprohibited. Sony, Sonylogo,i.LINK,
MemoryStick, Smart - Wi, G - Sensor,VAIO, VAIO logo,XBRITE, Sound Reality,
MemoryStick PRO,Memory StickPRO Duo, MagicGate,Clickto DVD,VAIO
Mediaand like.no.otherare trademarksof Sony. IntelandCentrino are
registeredtrademarks andCore isa trademark ofIntelCorporation.
Microsoftand Windowsare registeredtrademarks and WindowsVistais a
trademarkof MicrosoftCorporation. CingularWireless is aregistered
trademarkof CingularWireless LLC2005. All othertrademarksare
trademarksof theirrespective owners.
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