Sony VAIO VGN-SZ79GC User manual

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DC-IN connector
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Headphone jac
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LINK
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(
IEEE 1394
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S
400 connecto
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M
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g
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)
PC Card slot (T
y
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)
P
C
C
ard eject butto
n
M
emory
S
tick Duo slot
Built-in M
O
TI
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Built-in micro
p
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(
monaural
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Fi
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M
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Ex
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™
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34 slo
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Hi-s
p
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(
USB 2.0
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connector
s
Network
(
Ethernet
)
connector
Mode
m
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or
Sp
ecifications
M
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M
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O
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Dis
c
Driv
e
Int
e
rf
ace
Wi
r
eless
C
onnection
Battery
Life*12
V
GN-SZ79GN/
C
I
nte
l
®
C
entrino
®
Processor Technology
•
Inte
l
®
C
ore
™
2 Duo Processor T9300
(
2.50
G
Hz
)
*
1
*
2
•
I
ntel®Wireless WiFi Link 4965A
G
N
•
Mobile Intel
®
G
M965 Ex
p
ress
C
hi
p
set
Genuine Windows Vista
®
Business (En
g
lish version) with Traditional Chinese Lan
g
ua
g
e Pack
Mobile Intel
®
G
M965 Express
C
hipset
800MH
z
6
67MHz
6MB
2G
B DDR2
S
DRAM
*3
(
up
g
radeable up to 4
G
B
*4
)
2
SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memor
y
module uses two
)
2
50
G
B
*
5
(S
erial ATA, 5400rpm
)
DVD
±
RW/
±
/
/
R
DL/RAM Drive
DVD+R: 8x (Sin
g
le Layer), 6x (Double Layer) / DVD-R: 8x (Sin
g
le Layer), 6x (Dual Layer) / DVD+RW: 8x / DVD-RW: 8x / DVD-ROM: 8x /
DVD-RAM: 5x
/
C
D-R
O
M: 24x
/
C
D-R: 24x
/
C
D-RW: 24x
DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Double Layer) / DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer) / DVD+RW: 8x / DVD-RW: 6x / DVD-RAM: 5x /
CD-R: 24x / CD-RW: 16x
NVIDIA
®
AA
G
eForc
e
®
8400M
GS
notebook graphics processing unit
(G
PU
)
(S
PEED M
O
DE
)
/
Inte
l
®
G
raphics Media Accelerator X3100
(S
TAMINA M
O
DE
)
6
4MB
(
SPEED MODE
)
1
3.3" Wide
(
WX
G
A: 1280 x 800
)
TFT
C
olour display
(C
lear Bri
g
ht L
C
D: White LED
)
High
S
peed U
S
B 2.0 x 2
4
pin
(S
400
)
x 1
1
0Base-T
/
100Base-TX
/
1000Base-T x 1
A
nalo
g
ue RGB, mini D-sub 15pin x 1
stereo mini jack x 1
stereo m
i
n
i
j
ac
k
x 1
V
.92 and V.90
C
ompliant x 1
Memory Stick Duo Slot (MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO Duo compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible)
*
6
x
1
Docking
S
tation
C
onnector x 1
Inte
g
rated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a
/
b
/g/
Draft n
*
7•
I
nt
el
®
Wireless WiFi Link 4965A
G
N
•
D
ata rate:
M
ax
i
mum 11
Mb
ps
(
802.11b
)
,
54Mbps
(
802.11a
/
g
)
, 300Mbps
(
Draft 802.11n
)
*8
•
F
requency: 5
G
Hz
(
802.11a
/
Draft n
)
, 2.4
G
Hz
(
802.11b
/
g
/
Draft n
)
Bl
uetoot
h
stan
d
ar
d
V
er. 2.0 +
EDR
•
Memory
S
tick
(S
tandard
/
Duo
S
ize, Ma
g
ic
G
ate, Memory
S
tick PR
O)
*10
•
S
D Memory
C
ard
(S
DH
C
C
ompatible
)
*11
•
Multi Media
C
ard
•
x
D-Picture
C
ard
•
Ex
p
ress
C
ard
™
/
34 x 1
•
Ty
pe I
/
II x 1
x
1
TCG Ver. 1.2 com
p
liant Trusted Platform Module
(
TPM
)
Eff
ec
tiv
e
Pix
e
l
s
:
6
4
0
x 4
80
•
DSD compatible high quality sound chip:
“
Sound Realit
y
”
(
Intel
®
High Definition Audio compatible)
•
3
D audio
(
Direct Sound 3D su
pp
ort
)
•
B
u
il
t-
i
n stereo spea
k
ers
•
B
u
il
t-
i
n monaura
l
m
i
crop
h
one
•
Approx. 19mm key pitch
/
2.7mm keystroke
•
86 keys
•
Intelligent Touchpad
V
GP-BPS10 Lithium-ion batter
y
: up to 7 hours of use
VG
P-BPL9 Lithium-ion battery: up to 10 hours of use
3
15 x 21.8 - 33 x 234.3mm
1
.75k
g
(
includin
g
the supplied battery
)
•
AV
E
nterta
i
nment:
I
m
age Converter 3
•
Video Edit/Pla
y
back: VAIO Movie Stor
y
1.1, VAIO Content Exporter 1.2, Adob
e
®
P
rem
i
er
e
®
El
ements 4.0,
V
AIO Edit Com
p
onents 6.
4
*
13, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0
•
DVD Creation
:
Click to Disc 1.0, Click to Disc Editor 1.0
•
Music
:VAIO MusicBox 1.1,
S
onicSta
g
e Masterin
g
Studio 2.4, SonicSta
g
e Masterin
g
Studio Audio Filter 2.3, DSD Direct Player 1.0
•
Still Ima
g
e/Photo:
Wi
n
do
w
s
®
Photo Galler
y
,
Picasa
™
,
Ad
o
b
e
®
Ph
otos
h
o
p
®
Elements 6.0 (Installer) •
Ho
m
e
Ne
tw
o
r
k:
VAIO Media 6.0 • Word Processor/Spreadsheet: 60-Days Trial Version of
Mi
c
r
osof
t
®
O
ffice Professional 200
7
*
1
4
•
Tool
:Roxio Easy Media
C
reator 9.1, Adob
e
®
Reader
®
8, Norton Internet
S
ecurit
y
™
2008
(
Installer
)
*
15
•
U
tilities
:
VAI
O
C
ontrol
C
enter 2.1, VAI
O
C
amera
C
apture Utility 2.7,
S
ettin
g
Utility
S
eries 3.1, Infineon TPM Professional Packa
g
e 3.0
(
Installer
)
,
A
rc
S
oft Magic-i
™
Visual Effects 1.0, Protector
S
uite
Q
L 5.6
•
S
upport
:
VAI
O
Recovery
C
enter, VAI
O
Update 3.0, VAI
O
Data Restore Tool 1.0
•
AC Ada
p
tor
(
VGP-AC19V26
)
•
Lithium-ion batter
y
(VGP-BPS10)
*
1
6
•
Memor
y
Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A)
•
Wi
n
d
ows
®
XP Professional Install Disc
One
y
ear
*17
Model
Processor Technolog
y
O
S
C
hi
p
se
t
Processor System Bu
s
Memory Bu
s
Cache Memor
y
P
re-installed
/
Ma
x
S
O-DIMM slot
s
Ha
r
d
Disk
D
r
i
v
e
D
riv
e
Ma
x
i
m
u
m
R
eading
S
pee
d
M
ax
i
mum
W
ritin
g
Spee
d
G
raphics Accelerator
D
e
di
cate
d
Vid
eo
M
emor
y
Display
U
SB
i
.LINK
(
IEEE 1394
)
Network
(
RJ-45
)
C
onnector
Display Output Connecto
r
H
ead
p
hone
Mi
crop
h
on
e
M
ode
m
M
emor
y
Stick Slo
t
DC
I
N
O
thers
Wi
r
eless
LAN
B
luetooth
C
ompatible Memory
C
ards
*
9
P
C
C
ard
S
lo
t
Fingerprint Sensor
Security Chip
C
amera
A
udio
Keyboard
/
Input Device
B
undled Batter
y
O
ptional Lon
g
Batter
y
Dimensions
(
W x H x D
)
W
e
igh
t
Included
S
oftwar
e
Supplied Accessorie
s
W
arrant
y
Op
tional Accessorie
s
for V
G
N-
S
Z79
G
N
/C
(availability depends on re
g
ion)
●
Monitor connector
●
Network connecto
r
●
USB 2.0 connector (x3
)
VG
P-PR
S
Z
1
D
ockin
g
Station
●
Rechar
g
eable battery
●
U
p
to 10 hours of use*
12
VGP-BPL
9
Lithium-ion Battery
(
L
)
●
Inte
g
rated “VAI
O
S
mart Protectio
n
™
”
f
or PC cushio
n
●
Solid design matching VAIO S
Z
V
G
P-
C
K
S
Z1
C
arr
y
in
g
Case
VGP-UMS55
S
ilver
(S)
, Black
(
B
)
US
B Laser Mous
e
●
Embossed VAIO log
o
●
H
an
d
y m
i
n
i
-pouc
h
●
Op
ens smoothl
y
and
q
uietl
y
V
GP-CP15
C
arrying Pouch
●
E
rgonom
i
c
d
es
i
gn natura
ll
y
fi
ts your
●
Highl
y accurate
l
aser sensor
●
Smart wireless mouse for mobile use
●
Highly accurate laser sensor
●
I
nnovat
i
ve
PTFE
so
l
e
f
or prec
i
se operat
i
on
●
Sensor resolution: 800 dots per inch
VG
P-BM
S
33
Black
(
B
)
,
Gold (N),
S
ilver
(S)
,
W
hite
(
W
)
Bluetooth
®
Laser Mouse
F
eatures an
d
spec
ifi
cat
i
ons are su
bj
ect to c
h
ange w
i
t
h
out not
i
ce.
*
1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. *2 Inte
l
®
Virtualization Technology is not supported on VAIO. *3 If memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, the supported
d
ual channel mode provides better performance. *4 A portion of the system memory over 3
G
B may not be available to the operating system.
S
ony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands. *5
G
B means one billion
b
ytes when referrin
g
to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition. *6
C
ompatibility confirmed with
S
ony branded
“
Memory
S
tic
k
”
media only. *7 The maximum
communication distance can vary dependin
g
on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operatin
g
system or the software bein
g
used. *8 The communication speed varies dependin
g
on the
d
istance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device confi
g
uration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off dependin
g
on the radio conditions. *9
I
nc
l
u
di
ng car
d
s that can be inserted in direct slots and the su
pp
lied memor
y
card ada
p
tor
(
VGP-MCA20A
)
. *10 As for the Memor
y
Stick PRO media, onl
y
Son
y
branded media is recommended to use with the memor
y
card ada
p
tor
(
VGP-
M
CA20A). *11 The copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of the SD Memory Card are not supported (VGP-MCA20A). *12 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver. 1.0). Actual battery
lif
e may vary w
i
t
h
diff
erent operat
i
ng con
di
t
i
ons an
d
sett
i
ngs.
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or
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13
Th
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ffi
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arge.
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or eva
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use, an
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ena
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f
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tware
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as an exp
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rat
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on
d
ate o
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60
d
ays
f
rom
d
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fi
rst use, at w
hi
c
h
t
i
me t
h
e so
f
tware w
ill
operate un
d
er re
d
uce
d
-
f
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i
ona
li
ty mo
d
e,
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m
i
t
i
ng opt
i
ons an
d
operat
i
ons.
*
15
F
ree use o
f
90
d
ays.
F
urt
h
er up
d
ate w
ill
b
e c
h
arge
d
.
*
16
Thi
s
p
roduct may only function with a
g
enuine
S
ony battery desi
g
ned for this model. *17 Warranty conditions may vary by re
g
ion.
Th
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emar
k
s,
i
nc
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u
di
ng
b
ut not
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m
i
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to
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,
“
V
AI
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”
,
“
Memor
y
Stic
k
”
an
d
“
S
onicStag
e
”
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after down
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radin
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to Window
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®
X
P
: Plu
g
and Display feature, Instant Mode
(
on models with Instant Mode only
)
, VAI
O
HDD Protection
(
on models
with a hard disk drive only
)
,
S
ony ori
g
inal audio and visual software, Non-
S
ony software
(
e.
g
. Norton Internet
S
ecurit
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™
, InterVideo WinDVD, etc.
)
, VAI
O
Recovery Tool. Refer to the Window
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®
Professional Install Disc User
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uide for further details.
VAIO SZ Premium VGN-SZ79GN/C
Intelligent mobility with premium style.
Intel®Centrino® Processor Technology

✚ Main features
G
enuin
e
Win
do
w
s
Vi
s
t
a
®
B
us
in
ess
1
3.3" WXGA displa
y
1280
x
80
0
I
nt
el
®
C
or
e
TM
2
Duo
P
rocessor
T9300
(
2.50GHz)
Memory 2
GB
H
ar
d
Di
s
k
D
r
i
ve
250
GB
✚ Basic specifications
Sony recommends Windows Vista®Business.
Di
rect
M
e
di
a
A
ccess
:
M
emor
y
Stick Duo Slo
t
Broad media capabilit
y:
Memor
y
Card Adapto
r
NVIDIA
®
G
eForc
e
®
8400M
GS
G
P
U
DVD
±
RW/
±
/
/
R
DL
/
R
AM Drive
C
omfortable typing
:
F
u
ll
-p
i
tc
h
e
d
K
e
yb
oar
d
A
ssure
d
secur
i
ty
:
TPM
S
ecurity
C
hip
/
H
ar
d
Di
s
k
P
asswor
d
Li
g
h
t
f
or
i
ts s
i
ze:
1
.75
k
g
B
eaut
if
u
l
v
i
ew
i
ng:
Clear Bri
g
ht LCD
(
White LED
)
N
etwor
k
f
ree
d
om
:
W
ireless LAN
802.11a/b/g/Draft n & Bluetoot
h
®
Li
g
ht & Robust
:
Carbon Displa
y
C
abinet
H
an
d
y presentat
i
on
:
Plug
&
Displa
y
VGN-SZ79GN/C
Premier mobility meets executive excellence
Hi
g
h
qua
li
ty soun
d:
S
ound Realit
y
Audio Chi
p
B
uilt-in
C
amera
:
M
O
TI
O
N EY
E
Security for assured mobility
VAIO SZ79GN/C has many security features to prevent unauthorised access and ensure your
mobile PC lifestyle. Hard Disk Password protects sensitive HDD data for one level of security
and Fingerprint recognition allows easy logging in. Further data protection for your VAIO
SZ79GN/C comes from secure encryption and decryption of files and folders via the Trusted
Platform Module (TPM) security chip and bundled software utility.
Mobile endurance
For powerful mobile performance, long-lasting stamina is essential. VAIO SZ79GN/C offers
up to 7 hours* with standard battery VGP-BPS10, and up to 10 hours* with optional battery
VGP-BPL9. Fast and smooth mobility comes from VAIO SZ79GN/C’s compatibility with
wireless LAN standards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11 Draft n
(Wi-Fi). And, by sensing shakes or shocks and securing the HDD, VAIO HDD Protection with
integrated 3D acceleration sensor prevents important data loss.
* Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver. 1.0). Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions
and settings. Estimated battery life at “SPEED MODE” will be approximately 1.5 hours shorter for VGP-BPS10 and approximately 2.0 hours shorter
for VGP-BPL9.
Communication advantages + AV
VAIO SZ79GN/C features advanced mobile PC communication with built-in MOTION EYE
camera and mic. Simply turn on MOTION EYE for convenient videoconferencing. Or use
Bluetooth®-compatible headsets with applications for smooth voice communication. VAIO
SZ79GN/C also features versatile audiovisual capabilities. Sony’s Sound Reality audio chip
takes sound performance to a superior level. And SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter
with 4 exclusive sound presets works superbly with specially recommended headphones*.
With VAIO SZ79GN/C’s DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive, archiving your digital masterpieces like
home videos, edited movies, or photos couldn’t be smoother.
For flexible editing capability, take advantage of the integrated
Memory Stick Duo slot and ExpressCard™/34 slot plus bundled
Memory Card Adaptor. Communicate, create, and listen with
VAIO SZ79GN/C!
Powerful Software for creative minds.
MUSIC
SUPPORT
VAIO Update
Alerting you to important changes via Internet that
appear as reminder balloons on your desktop.***
Norton Internet Security™ 2008
Highly effective monitoring for viruses and spyware
helps keep computing secure.****
VAIO Recovery Center / VAIO Data Restore Tool
VIDEO & PHOTOS
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* Availability depends on region.
** Roland EDIROL AUDIO capture UA-25* or
UA-101* USB audio interface device required.
*** Internet connection required for use.
**** Free use of 90 days. Further update will
be charged.
Note: Any copying or reproduction of
copyrighted material may amount to
copyright infringement.
Mobile advancement in a 13.3" wide size
VAIO SZ79GN/C’s 13.3" wide size offers optimum display space for efficient business use or
movies. Open an application window with a task menu, or two in horizontal layout. The latest
operating system, Windows Vista®Business, comes preinstalled and Windows®XP
Professional Installer is also provided for the sake of those who use Windows®XP at work.
Cutting-edge Intel®Centrino®Processor Technology ensures extremely smooth and powerful
mobile performance incorporating the newest accelerated Intel®Core™2 Duo Processor
T9300 (2.50GHz), leading Mobile Intel®GM965 Express Chipset
supported by FSB 800MHz, and Intel®Wireless WiFi Link
4965AGN Network Connection. Moreover, performance is further
enhanced by an ample 2GB of DDR2 (667MHz). Sony’s unique
Hybrid Graphic System offers a choice of external NVIDIA®
GeForce®8400M GS GPU or internal graphics accelerator.
Use SPEED MODE for 3D games, video playing or editing,
and STAMINA MODE for various mobile scenes.
Mobile-conscious profile
VAIO SZ79GN/C’s ultra-slim display is simply amazing. This extraordinary thinness comes
from the white LED, one of the latest display technologies used in the VAIO SZ79GN/C LCD
backlight. Combined with carbon fibre used in the display cabinet, the display thins down to
a mere 5.1mm. Maintaining a weight-conscious profile for trim portability, VAIO SZ79GN/C
carries the built-in MOTION EYE camera centred on the upper LCD bezel. Pairing white
LED technology and carbon material is how VAIO SZ79GN/C stays slim and light.
VAIO SZ79GN/C is a synergy of outstanding features integrating advanced technology like innovative Intel®
Centrino®Processor Technology (incorporating the newest accelerated Intel®CoreTM2 Duo Processor), Sony’s
unique graphics technology, carbon display cabinet, and enhanced security. Mobile performance has
rarely been so refined. 13.3" wide Clear Bright LCD (white LED) and full-pitched, full-sized keyboard
increase ease and efficiency with plenty of space to work and play. Set in Carbon Black colour
and enhanced by the dark, subdued shade of the matching palm rest, sophisticated design
details create a style suited for any occasion. Look inside and out, and you’ll see why
VAIO SZ79GN/C is Sony’s flagship mobile notebook: a trim 13.3" wide size — not
too small or big — to meet business needs and other interests in a variety of
environments.
Roxio Easy Media Creator / Win DVD for VAIO /Picasa™
VAIO MusicBox
Intelligent software that automatically
plays music from your collection that
fits your mood, activity or time of day.
SonicStage Mastering Studio
Convert analogue music to digitally
enhanced audio** with high-quality
effector modules.
SonicStage Mastering Studio
Audio Filter
Enhance any audio content played on
VAIO laptop PCs and enjoy it with
excellent headphone presets.
Click to Disc / Click to Disc Editor
Create video/photo DVDs with menus in
one click. Use photos and footage you've
edited with Click to Disc Editor.
VAIO Content Exporter
Simply and smoothly export a wide
range of AV files, including video
footage and photos you’ve enjoyed
creating yourself.
Adobe®Premiere®Elements
Enjoy advanced editing of videos,
photos, and music with this
renowned software.
Adobe®Photoshop®Elements
Add a personal touch to your prized
still images and present them
effectively to your friends.
VAIO Movie Story
Automatically produce high-quality
home movies with a professional feel
in three simple steps.
Ultra-slim display Black VAIO hairline logo
Built-in Fingerprint Sensor
MOTION EYE camera centred on a
thin LCD bezel
Recommended headset
Sony Ericsson HBH-PV705*