Sony VAIO VGN-TZ250N/N User manual

VGN-TZ250N/N
VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Ultra - portable, ultra - sleek, ultra - powerful
EVERYDAY PC PERFORMANCE AND PREMIUM MOBILITY
The VAIO ® TZ is a slim, lightweight PC wrapped in a unique champagne
gold finish that measures less than 1" thin , with a superb 11.1" razor - thin
widescreen display using XBRITE - HiColor™technology while weighing a
very feathery 2.7lbs .
Enjoy powerful performance with an Intel ® Core™2 Duo U7600 processor
(1.20GHz ) with 2MB L2 cache.
The VAIO ® TZ comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ® Windows Vista ®
Business.
Fingerprint biometrics makes authentication and access quick and easy -
you only need your fingerprint.
Go farther, do more, and stay connected with VAIO ® TZ integrated wireless
Wide Area Network (WAN) technology and with optional Sprint Mobile
Broadband Service, extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access
networks and wireless hotspots.
VIBRANT GRAPHICS AND RICH SOUND
Watch your movies with stunning clarity on the 11.1" widescreen display
using XBRITE - HiColor™technology, so you can see deeper blacks,
brighter whites, true - to - life color, and razor - sharp detail from almost any
angle.
EASY COMMUNICATION AND STUNNING MULTIMEDIA
Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family in the office or on the
road with real - time video conferencing using an integrated MOTION EYE ®
camera and microphone.
Extend the reach of your TZ notebook with A2DP Bluetooth ® technology
that is ideal for advanced wireless communicationand streaming
uncompromised CD - quality stereo music to Bluetooth ® speakers or
headphones (sold separately).
With Click to Disc™software and the advanced DVD+R Double Layer drive,
presenting your digital video content in a professional - looking package is
quick and easy.
Store your important documents, family pictures and dynamic
presentations on the roomy 100GB (4200RPM) hard drive.
Rest assured with the VAIO ® TZ's ENERGY STAR qualification. By meeting
strict energy guidelines, know that the TZ notebook will not only save you
money on energy costs but you are also supporting a product that helps
protect the environment.
At 2.7lbs with 4.5 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life and durable carbon -
fiber casing, the VAIO ® TZ notebook is built for ultra - portable performance.
And with an 11.1" display with XBRITE - HiColor ™LCD technology, an Intel ®
Core™2 Duo processor and advanced wireless technologies, you'll be
able to stay connected and productive virtually anywhere.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 07/09/2008
VGN-TZ250N/N
VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Ultra Portable
Action Buttons: AV Mode (DVD/CD Instant On)
Play/Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forword, Eject,
Wireless On/Off
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY (82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and
17mm pitch)
Camera: Built -in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor U7600
Speed: 1.20GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz
L2 Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 2GB (2GBx1)
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 100GB
Speed: 4200rpm
Interface: Ultra ATA
Impact Protection: G -Sensor™Shock Protection -Hard
Disk Drive Protection
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.
DVD+R Write: 8x max.
DVD+RW Write: 8x max.
DVD -R Write: 8x max.
DVD -RW Write: 6x max.
CD -R Write: 24x max.
CD -RW Write: 16x max.
DVD ±RW: Yes (DVD ±R DL/±RW/-RAM Drive)
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD -RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD -R DL Write: 4x max.
DVD -RAM Read: 5x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick PRO™Slot (with
MagicGate® functionality)
One Secure Digital (SD™memory card) Slot
One ExpressCard® / 34 Slot
Audio
Sound System: Windows® sound system compatible
Dolby ® Headphone
Dolby ® Virtual Speaker
Built -in stereo speakers
Display
Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD
Screen Size: 11.1" Razor-Thin Panel LED backlight for
brilliant colors and clarity
Resolution: 1366x768
XBRITE- HiColor ™Technology: Yes
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Graphics
Processor: Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with
Total Available Graphics Memory: 256MB (max.)
Chipset: Mobile Intel® 945GMS Express Chipset
Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
Headphone Jack: 1
i.LINK® Interface: 1 (4 -pin) interface (IEEE 1394)
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC -In: 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ- 45)
Ethernet Speed: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base -T
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 modem (RJ- 11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network
Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Wireless WAN: Optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband
service
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP- BPL11)
Estimated Battery Life: 4.5 -8.5 hours (Standard Capacity
Battery)
7.0 -13.0 hours (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements: 68W+10%
Software
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business
Internet Services: AOL® 90 -Day Risk Free Trial -New Users
Only
Anti -Virus and Recovery Software: Norton® Internet
Security™ 2007 60 -Day Trial with spyware protection
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60 - Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 2007
Sony® Original Software: Click to Disc™-DVD Creation
LocationFree Player® Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software and trial
applications.
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year
Telephone Support: 1 year (toll-free assistance, available
24 -hours, 7-days- a -week)
Online and Email Support: Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight: 2.65 lbs with standard battery
Measurements: 10.9"(W) 0.8" - 1.17"(H) 7.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP- BPL11)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC16V13)
Power Cord
Cleaning cloth
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPX11)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC16V10)
Additional standard battery (VGP- BPL11)
Additional AC adapter(VGP- AC16V13)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRTZ1)
Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL13)
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Bluetooth® GPS Receiver (VGP- BGU1)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP- BMS33/B)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP- USP1)
Leather Protection Case (VGP-CKTZ2/B)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Security (VGP-
UHDM10/B)
Color: Champagne Gold
UPC Code: 027242734340
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansonebillionbytes when referring to storage capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionofstoragespaceisreserved
asarecoverypartition.
3.Measured at its narrowest point.
4.Requiresacompatible802.11aor802.11bor802.11gor802.11n
accesspoint.SomefunctionalitymayrequireInternetservices,which
mayrequire a fee.
5.AbilitytousethisBluetooth® enabledproductwithotherdevicesmay
varyasnotallBluetooth® devices are compatible.
6.DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
7.i.LINKisatrademark of Sony used only to designate products
containinganIEEE 1394 connector. All products with i.LINK connector
maynotcommunicatewitheachother.
8.Actualbatterylife may vary upon usage patterns, product settings,
batteryand environmental conditions. Upper battery range tested
usingdeviceformusicplayback.Battery life will be shorter when using
theInstant Mode features.
9.SeeactualLimitedWarrantyfordetails. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),or write toSonyElectronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
10.Forcertainthird party software applications, Sony provides first level
PhoneSupport.Additionaltelephonesupportmaybeavailablefrom
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
11.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® OfficeHome and Student - Thistrial
softwarewill work only for 60 daysafteryoufirst use it. You will notbe
abletousethe software if you do not activate it as described the first
timeyou use the software.Youcanactivate the software by Internet:
Internetservicechargesmayapply.If you want to keep using the
softwareafterthe60 - daytrial period, youmustconvert to the
perpetualversion.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
12. Viewable area measured diagonally.
13.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new WindowsVista ®
classificationofgraphicsmemory, witch is the Dedicated Video
Memory,System Video MemoryandShared System Memory.
SharedSystem Memory varies depending on the oerating condition
andsystemmemorysize.
14. VAIO TZ uses Mobile Intel ® 945GMSExpress Chipsets.
15.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
16.Broadbandconnection required. Some features may rely on internet
servicewhich may require a fee.
17.SprintMobile Broadband Network reaches over 160 million people.
Coveragenotavailableeverywhere. See coverage map for details.
Requiresnew activation and one - ortwo - yearsubscriberagreement.
Creditapproval,$200 early termination fee applies. Service defaults
toNationwide Sprint PCS Network,whereavailable, if Sprint Mobile
BroadbandNetworkisunavailable.Notavailablewhileroaming.
Terms&Conditions& additional restrictions apply. May not be
combinedwith other offers.
ComputerInterface:Thecomputer industry lacks standards, and
therefore,there are a multitude ofvarying software packages and add - on
hardwareoptions.Thispersonalcomputerisnot manufactured to
operateanyspecific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any
warrantyor representation with respecttothe performance of this
productwith any particular software packages and/or non - Sony add - on
hardwareoptionsexceptthosementioned in this document. Sony
herebydisclaims any representations orwarrantythat this product is
compatiblewithanycombinationofproductsyoumaychooseto
connect.While Sony representatives orSonyauthorized dealers may be
abletoassistyouand may make recommendations, they are NOT
authorizedto vary or waivethisdisclaimer. Purchasers must determine
forthemselvesthesuitabilityand compatibility of the hardware and
softwarein each and every particular instance. Software titlespre -
installedonthe Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without
notice.Simulatedgraphicshownondisplay.Preinstalledsoftware may
notbeidenticaltoretail versions or have all documentation. This product
meetsthe standards of theInternationalEnergyStar Program for energy
efficiency.Featuresand specifications are subject to change without
notice.
©2008Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permissionisprohibited.Sony, VAIO, MOTION EYE
i.LINK,MemoryStick,XBRITE - HiColor, G - Sensor,MemoryStick PRO,
MagicGate,Click to Disc, Sony logo, VAIO logo, XBRITE - HiColorlogo,
like.no.other,LocationFreePlayerandVAIO are trademarks of Sony in the
U.S.andinothercountries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks
andCoreisatrademarkofIntel Corporation in the U.S and in other
countries.Microsoftand Windows Vista are registered trademarks of
MicrosoftCorporationintheU.S.andinothercountries.Bluetoothisa
trademarkofBluetoothSIG, Inc. Sprint and the "Moving Forward" logo
aretrademarks of Sprint Nextel.Dolbyisa registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories.All other trademarksaretrademarks of their respective
owners.
PrintedinU.S.A. 1/08.
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