Sony VAIO VGN-TX16GP User manual

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VGN-TX16GP/W
Sony recommends Microsoft®
Windows®XP Professional.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. *2 By adding one 1GB memory module. *3 Includes necessary data for recovery (setting back to initial
shipment settings) in the hard disk drive consuming approximately 5GB in size. *4 This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the Compact Disc Digital
Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital audio material on the
other side. Please be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD Standard. *5 High-
speed/Full-speed/Low speed compatible. *6 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only. *7 MagicGate copyright protection technology
cannot be applied to Memory Stick PRO. *8 Does not support SD card’s copyright technology. *9 Deploying IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g products on the same
wireless network may reduce the communication speed due to radio interference. Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed to reduce the
communication speed to ensure communication with IEEE 802.11b products. When the communication speed is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel
on the access point may increase the communication speed. *10 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices,
existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off
depending on the radio conditions. *11 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model. *12 Estimated battery life (under JEITA
Battery Run Time Measurement Method (ver.1.0).) When the power-saving mode is on. Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For
further details, please visit vaio-online.sony.com *13 Warranty conditions may vary by region.
The trademarks, including but not limited to “SONY”, “VAIO”, “Memory Stick” and “SonicStage” are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation
and/or its subsidiaries. Adobe, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader and Adobe Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other
countries. Intel, Intel logo, Intel Inside, Intel Inside logo, Intel Centrino, Intel Centrino logo, Intel SpeedStep, and Pentium are trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries. Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and other countries. All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Whilst information
given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our company’s policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be
included in the specifications. E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in appearance to illustrations provided.
Specifications
VGN-TX16GP/W
Intel®Centrino™ Mobile Technology
• Intel®Pentium®M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 733 (1.10GHz)*1
• Intel®PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection • Intel®915GMS Express Chipset
Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional with Service Pack 2 (English version) Multilanguage User Interface (pre-installed Traditional Chinese)
400MHz
400MHz
L1 Cache: 64KB L2 Cache: 2MB (on CPU)
512MB DDR2 SDRAM (512MB on board, upgradeable up to 1.5GB)*2
1 SO-DIMM slot
40GB (C: 20GB, D: 20GB*3) Ultra ATA/100
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive*4
Maximum reading speed: DVD+R, DVD-R, DVD+RW, DVD-RW, DVD+R DL (Double Layer): 4×/ DVD-ROM: 8×/ CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM: 24×
Maximum writing speed: CD-R, CD-RW: 24×
Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Maximum 128MB (shared with main memory)
11.1˝ Wide (WXGA: 1366 ×768) TFT colour display (Clear Bright LCD: White LED, Wide View)
• USB 2.0 ×2*5• i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 (4pin) • Network (RJ-45) connector (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T) • Headphone jack (stereo mini)
• Microphone jack (monaural mini) • Monitor connector (VGA, D-SUB 15 pin) • Modular (RJ-11) connector • Port Replicator connector
• Memory Stick Slot*
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(Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible*
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, High-speed data transfer compatible)
• SD card slot*8(MMC card compatible)
• Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/802.11g*9• Intel®PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
• Data rate: maximum 11Mbps (802.11b) 54Mbps (802.11g)*10 • Frequency: 2.4GHz
• Bluetooth®standard version 2.0+EDR*10 • Output: maximum +6dBm • Frequency: 2.4GHz
V.92 and V.90 Compliant
Type I/II ×1, CardBus Support
• Intel®High Definition Audio compatible • 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) • Built-in stereo speakers
• 17mm Key pitch / 1.7mm Key stroke • 82 Keys • Intelligent Touchpad
VGP-BPS5*11 Lithium-ion battery: up to 8.5 hours of use*12
272.4 ×21-28.5 ×195.1mm
1.26kg (including the supplied battery)
• Adobe Reader 7 • Adobe Photoshop Elements 3.0 (Installer) • Adobe Premiere Standard • DVgate Plus 2.1 • Instant Mode 1.0
• Norton Internet Security 2005 • Roxio DigitalMedia SE 7 • PictureGear Studio 2.0 • SonicStage 3.2 • SonicStage Mastering Studio 1.4
• SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 1.4 • VAIO Control Center 1.1 • VAIO Edit Components 5.0 • VAIO Media 4.1
• VAIO Original Screen Saver • VAIO Recovery Utility 2.5 • VAIO Update 2.1• VAIO Zone 1.4 • WinDVD 5 for VAIO
• AC adapter (VGP-AC16V8) • Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS5)
One year*13
Model
Platform
Operating System
Processor System Bus
Memory Bus
Cache Memory
Main Memory
Hard Disk
Optical Drive
Graphics Accelerator
Video Memory
Display
Interfaces
Wireless LAN
Bluetooth®
Modem
PC Card Slot
Audio
Keyboard / Input Device
Battery
Dimensions (W ×H ×D)
Weight
Software Applications
Supplied Accessories
Warranty
Optional Accessories (availability depends on region)
VGP-BPL5 Lithium-ion Battery
●Rechargeable battery
VGP-UMS50 USB Optical Mouse
●Stylish, easy-to-use sloping design
●Innovative PTFE sole for precise operation
●Sensor resolution: 800 dots per inch
VGP-CKTX1 Carrying Case
●Perfect size for VAIO TX
●Ideal slim, lightweight PC case
●Seven layer cushioning fabric
●Soft, luxurious feel in hand
1. AV Mode button
2. Play/Pause button
3. Stop button
4. Previous track button
5. Next track button
6. Disc eject button
7. Indicators
8. Network (RJ-45) connector (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)
9. DC-IN connector
10. i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 (4 pin) connector
11. USB 2.0 connector
12. PC Card Slot (Type I/II ×1)
13. PC Card eject button
14. Modular (RJ-11) connector
15. USB 2.0 connector
16. Memory Stick slot
(Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick
PRO compatible, high-speed data transfer compatible)
17. SD card slot (MMC card compatible)
18. Wireless LAN switch
19. Mute button
20. Volume buttons
21. Headphone jack (stereo mini)
22. Microphone jack (monaural mini)
23. CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
24. Manual eject hole
25. Disc eject button
26. Monitor connector (VGA, D-SUB 15 pin)
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VGP-PRTX1 Port Replicator
● DC-IN
●Monitor connector (VGA, D-SUB 15 pin)
●Network connector
●USB 2.0 connector (×3)
Intel®Centrino™Mobile Technology
VAIO TX
VGN-TX16GP/W
Platinum styling. Entertaining possibilities in motion.

More elegance and enjoyment for computing on the move VGN-T X16GP/W
* Availability depends on region.
Note: Any copying or reproduction of copyrighted material may amount to copyright
infringement. Song titles, names of artists and other information shown in the
SonicStage screen capture are provided for illustrative purposes only.
Powerful software for creative minds.
Import image files from your
digital camera via USB cable or
Memory Stick, then edit the files
on VAIO with Adobe®Photoshop®
Elements. Using PictureGear
Studio, you can place your photos
in chronological order with
Calendar View, create a slideshow,
or create a photo album in three
easy steps and print it or save it as
a PDF file for email attachment or
posting on the Web.
PHOTOS
Adobe
®Photoshop ®Elements
PictureGear Studio
VAIO Zone lets you seamlessly
enjoy CDs, DVDs, music, photos,
videos and other AV files through
a single interface. And VAIO
Media software enables AV files
on your VAIO to be accessed and
played by other VAIO Media-
installed VAIO notebooks and PCs
on your home network.
CONTENT BROWSER
VAIO Zone
VAIO Media
Import videos from a Handycam*,
trim and edit them, or export them
to a Handycam* with DVgate Plus.
Use Adobe®Premiere®Standard
with VAIO Edit Components to
add transitions and effects like
sparkles. Multiple channel (4ch
DV-AVI capture, 4ch/5.1ch DV-AVI
output, etc.) surround sound is
supported.
MOVIES
DVgate Plus
Adobe
®Premiere ®Standard
Import music from the Net or CDs
with SonicStage. Then transfer it
to a Network Walkman* or burn
your own original CDs.
SonicStage Mastering Studio lets
you import analogue music
(Roland EDIROL AUDIO capture
UA-5* USB audio interface device
required) and edit it with high-
quality effector modules before
recording on a CD. SonicStage
Mastering Studio Audio Filter can
enhance any sound played on
VAIO and provides excellent
headphone presets.
MUSIC
SonicStage Mastering Studio
SonicStage
SonicStage Mastering Studio
Audio Filter
Sony recommends Microsoft®Windows®XP Professional.
Sophisticated style you’ll want to carry everywhere
Ultra portable and exceptionally attractive, the VAIO TX16GP/W exudes sophisticated innovation.
Minimal weight and appealing dimensions are achieved with advanced carbon materials, and the
display cabinet is made especially slim through the use of white LEDs. A unique “gravity-joint” design
confers a confident sense of balance between screen and keyboard, and attractive platinum white
casing provides protective elegance. Packing the style and the power to complement the way you
live, it’s a mobile achievement you’ll want to carry everywhere.
Sophisticated style you’ll want to carry everywhere
Ultra portable and exceptionally attractive, the VAIO TX16GP/W exudes sophisticated innovation.
Minimal weight and appealing dimensions are achieved with advanced carbon materials, and the
display cabinet is made especially slim through the use of white LEDs. A unique “gravity-joint” design
confers a confident sense of balance between screen and keyboard, and attractive platinum white
casing provides protective elegance. Packing the style and the power to complement the way you
live, it’s a mobile achievement you’ll want to carry everywhere.
A mobile offering more than style
The VAIO TX16GP/W gives you the performance you need on the move. Its VGP-BPS5 battery delivers
up to 8.5 hours* of productivity, or up to an impressive 14 hours* with the optional VGP-BPL5 battery.
Advanced performance is underscored by Intel®CentrinoTM Mobile Technology comprising an Intel®
Pentium®M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 733 (1.10GHz), an Intel®915GMS Express Chipset and Intel®
PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection. Wireless LAN b/g capability is built-in as standard, and
Bluetooth®headset support adds versatile communicative capability.
* Estimated battery life under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method (ver.1.0) when the power-
saving mode is on. Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings.
A mobile offering more than style
The VAIO TX16GP/W gives you the performance you need on the move. Its VGP-BPS5 battery delivers
up to 8.5 hours* of productivity, or up to an impressive 14 hours* with the optional VGP-BPL5 battery.
Advanced performance is underscored by Intel®CentrinoTM Mobile Technology comprising an Intel®
Pentium®M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 733 (1.10GHz), an Intel®915GMS Express Chipset and Intel®
PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection. Wireless LAN b/g capability is built-in as standard, and
Bluetooth®headset support adds versatile communicative capability.
* Estimated battery life under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method (ver.1.0) when the power-
saving mode is on. Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings.
11.1˝ wide LCD — great for mobile AV enjoyment
Despite being so surprisingly slim, the VAIO TX16GP/W is big on entertainment. Employing white LEDs
for the backlight, the 11.1˝ wide LCD (16:9 / WXGA: 1366 ×768) delivers excellent DVD viewing
performance beyond its weight and dimensions. A single press of the AV Mode button activates Instant
Mode for immediate enjoyment of DVDs, CDs, or photos in Memory Sticks and SD cards. Handy control
buttons make for easy entertainment playback. VAIO Zone gives optimized access to DVD and other AV
content through a single, easy-to-operate interface. And the SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter
enables excellent audio production. Superior style, all-round enjoyment — that’s the VAIO TX16GP/W.
11.1˝ wide LCD — great for mobile AV enjoyment
Despite being so surprisingly slim, the VAIO TX16GP/W is big on entertainment. Employing white LEDs
for the backlight, the 11.1˝ wide LCD (16:9 / WXGA: 1366 ×768) delivers excellent DVD viewing
performance beyond its weight and dimensions. A single press of the AV Mode button activates Instant
Mode for immediate enjoyment of DVDs, CDs, or photos in Memory Sticks and SD cards. Handy control
buttons make for easy entertainment playback. VAIO Zone gives optimized access to DVD and other AV
content through a single, easy-to-operate interface. And the SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter
enables excellent audio production. Superior style, all-round enjoyment — that’s the VAIO TX16GP/W.
The VAIO TX16GP/W is built for high-level
pleasure as well as performance. Featuring the
latest Intel®Centrino™ Mobile Technology and
built-in wireless capabilities, it gives you freedom
and versatility to suit your life, while super slim
dimensions and great-looking platinum white
casing complement your sense of style. A range
of innovative functions gives you smooth, swift
AV access. And an array of other design
refinements makes for stress-free operation.
Add elegance and enjoyment to computing on
the move — with the ultra stylish, ultra portable
VAIO TX16GP/W.
Microsoft®
Windows®XP
Professional
11.1˝ WXGA
1366 ✕768 LCD
Intel®Pentium®M
Processor ULV 733
(1.10GHz)
512MB (DDR2)
Main Memory
40GB
Hard Disk Drive
✚ Basic specifications
Theatre sound quality:
Dolby Virtual Speaker /
Dolby Headphone
Simple entertainment
access:
AV Control Buttons
Optional accessory:
Port Replicator
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Drive
Content sharing:
Memory Stick Slot
(Standard/Duo/MagicGate/PRO compatible)
/ SD Card Slot
Ultra light weight:
1.26kg
Beautiful viewing:
Clear Bright LCD
(White LED, Wide View) / Wide 16:9
Handy presentation:
Plug & Display
Network freedom:
Wireless LAN
802.11 b/g
Cable-free:
Bluetooth®
Superior material:
Carbon Body Sony’s recommended headphones* for VAIO
Inner, Open-air
MDR-E931LP
Inner, Closed
MDR-EX51LP
Overhead, Open-air
MDR-Q22LP
Overhead, Closed
MDR-V700DJ
VAIO provides an audio filter adjusted exclusively for the recommended headphones. Created at a professional music studio,
this filter ensures superlative quality sound reproduction.
* Availability depends on region.
Sony Ericsson HBH-608*
Recommended headset
*Availability depends on region.
Unique AV buttons
Sophisticated touchpad
Comfortable keyboard
VAIO mirror logo Frontal headphone jack
Convenient Mute button
and Volume buttons
✚ Main features