Sony VAIO VGN-TZ250N/P User manual

VGN-TZ250N/P
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 Rosé 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 communication and 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: 01/21/2008
VGN-TZ250N/P
VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: UltraPortable
ActionButtons: AVMode(DVD/CD Instant On) Play/Pause,Stop,
Rewind, Fast Forword, Eject, Wireless On/Off
PointingDevice: Electro - Statictouch pad
Security:BiometricFingerprintSensor
TrustedPlatform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2compliant
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY(82keyswith1.7mm stroke and 17mm pitch)
Camera: Built - inMOTIONEYE® camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™2DuoProcessorU7600
Speed: 1.20GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 533MHz
L2Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino® ProcessorTechnology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 2GB(2GBx1)
Maximum:2GB
Speed: 533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 100GB
Speed: 4200rpm
Interface: UltraATA
ImpactProtection: G - Sensor™ShockProtection - HardDiskDrive
Protection
Optical Drive #1
DVD+RDLWrite: 4x max.
DVD+RWrite: 8x max.
DVD+RWWrite: 8x max.
DVD - RWrite: 8x max.
DVD - RWWrite: 6x max.
CD - RWrite: 24x max.
CD - RWWrite: 16x max.
DVD± RW: Yes (DVD±RDL/±RW/ - RAMDrive)
CDRead: 24x max.
DVDRead: 8x max.
DVD - RAMWrite: 5x max.
DVD - RDLWrite: 4x max.
DVD - RAMRead: 5x max.
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: MemoryStickPRO™Slot(withMagicGate®
functionality)
OneSecureDigital(SD™memorycard) Slot
One ExpressCard ®/34Slot
Audio
SoundSystem: Windows ® soundsystem compatible
Dolby® Headphone
Dolby®VirtualSpeaker
Built - instereo speakers
Display
ScreenorDisplayTechnology: WXGALCD
ScreenSize: 11.1"Razor - Thin Panel LEDbacklightforbrilliantcolorsand
clarity
Resolution: 1366x768
XBRITE - HiColor ™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: IntelGraphicsMediaAccelerator950withTotalAvailable
GraphicsMemory:256MB(max.)
Chipset: MobileIntel ®945GMSExpressChipset
Interface: VGAoutw/SmartDisplay Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
EthernetPort: 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
i.LINK ® Interface: 1(4 - pin) interface (IEEE1394)
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
PortReplicator Connector(s): 1(Bottom)
USBPort(s): 2(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
EthernetSpeed: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90 modem (RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless4965AGN NetworkConnection
(802.11a/b/g/n)
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WirelessWAN: OptionalSprint ® Mobile Broadband service
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedBluetooth® Technology
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPL11)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 4.5 - 8.5hours (StandardCapacityBattery)
7.0 - 13.0hours (LargeCapacityBattery)
PowerRequirements: 68W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: Microsoft® Windows Vista ® Business
InternetServices: AOL®90 - DayRisk FreeTrial - NewUsersOnly
Anti - VirusandRecovery Software: Norton®InternetSecurity™200760 -
DayTrialwithspywareprotection
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeSmall Business 2007
Sony® OriginalSoftware: ClicktoDisc™ - DVDCreation
LocationFreePlayer ®Software
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software and trial applications.
Service and Warranty Information
LimitedWarranty: 1Year
TelephoneSupport: 1year(toll - free assistance, available 24 - hours, 7 - days -
a - week)
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight: 2.65 lbs withstandardbattery
Measurements: 10.9"(W)0.8" - 1.17"(H)7.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPL11)
ACAdapter(VGP - AC16V13)
PowerCord
Cleaning cloth
Optional Accessories
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPX11)
StickACAdapter(VGP - AC16V10)
Additionalstandard battery (VGP - BPL11)
AdditionalAC adapter(VGP - AC16V13)
PortReplicator(VGP - PRTZ1)
Bluetooth®PresentationController(VGP - BRMP10)
PrivacyFilter(VGP - FL13)
Bluetooth®GPSReceiver(VGP - BGU1)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP - BMS33/B)
USBPortableSpeaker(VGP - USP1)
LeatherProtectionCase(VGP - CKTZ2/B)
100GBPortableHardDrivewith Wireless Security (VGP - UHDM10/B)
Color: Ros é
UPCCode: 027242734333
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed willbereduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeans one billion bytes when referring tostoragecapacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.A portion of storage space is reserved
asarecoverypartition.
3.Measured at its narrowest point.
4.Requiresacompatible802.11aor802.11bor802.11gor 802.11n
accesspoint.SomefunctionalitymayrequireInternetservices,which
mayrequire a fee.
5.Abilitytousethis Bluetooth® enabledproductwithotherdevicesmay
varyasnotallBluetooth® devices are compatible.
6.DVD Media/Formats are not universallycompatible.
7.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlytodesignateproducts
containinganIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithi.LINKconnector
maynotcommunicatewitheach other.
8.Actualbatterylifemayvary upon usage patterns, product settings,
batteryandenvironmentalconditions.Upperbatteryrangetested
usingdevicefor music playback. Battery life will beshorterwhenusing
theInstant Mode features.
9.SeeactualLimitedWarranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),orwriteto Sony Electronics, 12451 GatewayBoulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
10.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
PhoneSupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
11.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® OfficeHomeandStudent - Thistrial
softwarewillworkonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuse it. You will not be
abletouse the software if you donotactivateit as described the first
timeyouusethesoftware.You can activate the software by Internet:
Internetservicechargesmayapply. If you want to keep using the
softwareafterthe60 - daytrialperiod,you must convert tothe
perpetualversion.Youcan convert online by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
12. Viewable area measured diagonally.
13.Total Available Graphics Memory referstothe new Windows Vista ®
classificationofgraphics memory, witch is the DedicatedVideo
Memory,SystemVideoMemory and Shared SystemMemory.
SharedSystemMemoryvariesdependingontheoeratingcondition
andsystemmemorysize.
14. VAIO TZ uses Mobile Intel ® 945GMSExpress Chipsets.
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15.Non - metricweights and measures are approximateand may vary.
16.Broadbandconnectionrequired.Somefeaturesmayrely on internet
servicewhich may require a fee.
17.SprintMobileBroadbandNetworkreachesover160millionpeople.
Coveragenotavailableeverywhere.Seecoverage map for details.
Requiresnew activation and one - ortwo - yearsubscriberagreement.
Creditapproval,$200earlyterminationfeeapplies. Service defaults
toNationwideSprintPCSNetwork, where available, if Sprint Mobile
BroadbandNetworkis unavailable. Not available while roaming.
Terms&Conditions&additionalrestrictions apply. May not be
combinedwith other offers.
ComputerInterface:Thecomputerindustrylacks standards, and
therefore,there are a multitudeof varying software packagesand add - on
hardwareoptions.This personal computer is not manufactured to
operateany specific software, and Sony doesnotand cannot make any
warrantyorrepresentationwithrespect to the performance of this
productwith any particular softwarepackages and/or non - Sony add - on
hardwareoptionsexceptthosementioned in this document. Sony
herebydisclaimsanyrepresentationsor warranty that this product is
compatiblewithanycombination of products you may choose to
connect.WhileSonyrepresentativesor Sony authorized dealers may be
abletoassistyouand may make recommendations, they are NOT
authorizedtovaryorwaive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine
forthemselvesthesuitabilityand compatibility of the hardware and
softwarein each and every particularinstance. Software titles pre -
installedontheSonyNotebookComputeraresubjectto change without
notice.Simulatedgraphic shown on display. Preinstalled software may
notbeidentical to retail versions or have alldocumentation.Thisproduct
meetsthestandardsofthe International Energy Star Program for energy
efficiency.Features and specifications are subject tochange without
notice.
©2008SonyElectronicsInc.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpartwithoutwrittenpermission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, MOTION EYE
i.LINK,MemoryStick,XBRITE - HiColor, G - Sensor,Memory StickPRO,
MagicGate,Click to Disc, Sonylogo, VAIO logo, XBRITE - HiColorlogo,
like.no.other,LocationFreePlayerandVAIOare trademarks of Sony in the
U.S.andinothercountries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks
andCoreis a trademark of Intel Corporation in theU.Sandin other
countries.MicrosoftandWindowsVistaareregistered trademarks of
MicrosoftCorporationinthe U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth isa
trademarkofBluetoothSIG,Inc.Sprint and the "Moving Forward" logo
aretrademarksofSprintNextel.Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories.Allothertrademarks are trademarks of theirrespective
owners.
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