Sony VAIO VGN-TZ290NCR User manual

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Last Updated: 02/29/2008
VGN-TZ290NCR
VAIO® TZ Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Ultra Portable
Action Buttons: AV Mode (DVD/CD Instant On without
booting up the operating system) 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 U7700
Speed: 1.33GHz
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: 250GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick PRO™ / Memory
Stick Duo™(with MagicGate® functionality)
One Secure Digital (SD™media card) Slot
One ExpressCard® / 34 Slot
Solid State Drive
Capacity: 64GB
Interface: Ultra ATA
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
Graphics
Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with
Total Available Graphics Memory 256MB (max.)
Chipset: Intel® 945GMS
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)
Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1
Modem Jack: 1
Secure Digital Slot: 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)
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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 -9.0 hours (Standard Capacity
Battery)
7.0 -13.5 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 360 ™ All - In -One
Security 60 - day Trial
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
SmartWi™Technology
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
External DVD±R DL/DVD±RW Optical Drive (VGP-UDRW1)
Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP-PRTZ1)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPX11)
Leather Carrying Case (VGP-CKTZ2/B)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC16V10)
Additional AC adapter(VGP- AC16V13)
Bluetooth®Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL13)
Bluetooth®Laser Mouse (VGP- BMS33/B)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP- USP1)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Security (VGP-
UHDM10/B)
Bluetooth®GPS Receiver (VGP- BGU1)
Color: Red
UPC Code: 027242737891
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansonebillionbytes when referring to storage capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.
3.Measured at its narrowest point.
4.Requiresacompatible802.11aor802.11bor802.11gor802.11n
accesspoint.SomefunctionalitymayrequireInternetservices,which
mayrequire a fee.
5.AbilitytousethisBluetooth® enabledproductwithotherdevicesmay
varyas not all Bluetooth 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.
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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 ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyouuse
thesoftware. You can activatethesoftware by Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, youmustconvert to the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonline by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
12. Viewable area measured diagonally.
13.TotalAvailable Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista
classificationofgraphics memory, which is the Dedicated Video
Memory,System Video MemoryandShared System Memory.
SharedSystem Memory varies depending on the operating condition
andsystemmemorysize.
14. VAIO TZ uses Mobile Intel ®945GMSExpressChipsets
15.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
16.Internet connection required. Somefeaturesmay rely on Internet
servicewhich may require a fee.
17.SubscriptionwithSprint® MobileBroadband required. See
www.sony.com/sprintforcompleteofferdetails,priceplans,service
termsandconditions,andcoverage map. Click the Sprint icon on
yourTZSeries desktop or call 1 - 877 - 275 - VAIO(8246)for service
activation.Sprint Mobile Broadbandnetworkreaches over 160
millionpeople. Coverage not available everywhere — seecoverage
map for details. Requires new activation and one - ortwo - year
subscriberagreement. Credit approval and $200 earlytermination
feeapplies. Service defaults toNationwideSprint PCS Network, where
available,ifSprintMobileBroadband network is unavailable. Not
availablewhileroaming. Terms & Conditions and additional
restrictionsapply.May not be combined with other offers. Device
model subject to availability.
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.Preinstalledsoftware may not be identical to retail versions or
havealldocumentation.Thisproduct meets the standards of the
InternationalEnergy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and
specificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice. Screen image
simulated.
©2008Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permissionisprohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory
StickPRO,XBRITE - HiColor,SmartWi,LocationFreePlayer,MOTIONEYE,G -
Sensor,Memory Stick PRO, MemoryStickDuo, MagicGate, Click to
Disc, Sony logo, VAIO logo, XBRITE - HiColorlogo,like.no.otherandVAIOare
trademarksof Sony. Intel andCentrinoare registered trademarks and
CoreisatrademarkofIntelCorporationintheU.S.andothercountries.
Microsoft,WindowsandWindows Vista are registered trademarks of
MicrosoftCorporationintheU.S. and other countries. Sprint and the
“ MovingForward ” logoare trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Bluetooth is a
trademarkof Bluetooth SIG, Inc.Dolbyisa registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories.All other trademarksaretrademarks of their respective
owners.
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