Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Desktop Replacement
Action Buttons: S1, S2, Volume -/ +, Mute, Play / Pause,
Stop, Eject, WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off, A/V Mode
Pointing Device:
Electro-static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 103 keys, 19.05mm pitch, 2mm
stroke
Camera:
Built
-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
with face-tracking technology
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™
2 Duo processor P8700
Speed:
2.53GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
1066MHz
L2 Cache:
3MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Memory
Installed:
4GB PC2
-
6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum:
8GB
Type/Speed:
DDR2/800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
320 GB
Speed:
7200rpm
Type:
Serial ATA
Optical Drive
BD-R DL Read: 2x max
BD-R Read: 2x max
BD-RE DL Read: 2x max
BD-RE Read: 2x max
BD-ROM Read: 2x max
Blu-
ray Disc
™Support: Read Only
(BD
-ROM)
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support:
Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: CompactFlash® media slot
One Memory Stick PRO™(Standard / Duo) media slot
with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard®
/
34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio with Dolby®
Digital Live
Speakers (Total):
Built
-in stereo speakers + 2W
subwoofer
Display
Screen Size:
18.4"
Resolution:
1680x945
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA
® GeForce® 9600M GT GPU with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 2280MB (max.)
Video RAM: 512MB dedicated video RAM
Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
Max. External Resolution via VGA:
2048x1536
Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™:
1920x1080
Max. External Resolution via DVI:
1920x1200
Inputs and Outputs
Microphone Input:
1
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC
-In:
1
i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE
1394)
Headphone Output(s):
1
Optical Audio Digital Output(s):
1
S/PDIF Output(s):
1
Ethernet Connection (s):
1
HDMI™Output:
1
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP-
BPS13/B)
Estimated Battery Life: Up to 2.5 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 3.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements:
150W + 10%
Input Voltage:
100
-
240V
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol:
10Base
-
T/100Base
-
TX/1000Base
-T
(Gigabit)
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-
45)
Wi-
Fi:
Intel®
WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Home Premium 64-
bit
Supplied Software: Microsoft®
Works SE 9.0 w/ 60
-
Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student
2007
The VAIO® Software Experience:
VAIO
® Startup Assistant
VAIO
® Care
VAIO® Multimedia Suite:
VAIO
® Startup Assistant
Click to Disc Editor -Import, Edit, Burn
VAIO
® Movie Story -Simple Movie Creation
VAIO
® MusicBox -Music by Mood
VAIO
® Media plus -Multimedia Streaming Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software applications and
trials.
Anti
-Virus Software: Norton Internet Security™
2009 30
-
Day
Trial Offer
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support:
1 year toll
-free technical telephone
assistance, available 24/7 .
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty . See
actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT
™:
Silver
RoHS®: Compliant
Dimensions
Weight:
8.2 lbs
(with standard capacity battery)
Measurements:
17.2"(W) x 1.45
-
1.56"(H) x 11.4"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Power Cord
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS13/B)
AC Adapter (VGP-
AC19V15)
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS13A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPL13)
Additional AC Adapter (VGP-
AC19V15)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-
BMS33)
Non-Contact Rechargeable Bluetooth® Mouse (VGP-
BMS77)
Canvas Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-
AMB12)
Color: Gray
UPC Code:
272427790444
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansonebillionbytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionofharddisk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternetservices.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.Non
-
metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
6.Measured at the narrowest point.
7.i.LINKisatrademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
8.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
9.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll
-
free888
-
476
-
6972(888
-
4SONYPC),orwritetoSonyElectronics,12451 Gateway Boulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
10.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
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 activatethesoftwareby Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60
-
daytrial period, you mustconvertto the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
12.Compatibility and performance ina64bitenvironment may vary.
Checkwith the manufacturer ofyoursoftwareoraccessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
13.Video recording to Blu
-
rayDisc™
mediaisdonein MPEG2 and AVC
formats
14.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/preventBlu
-
rayDisc™
media
playback.Foroptimal performance, download all updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
15.NortonInternetSecurity™200930
-
day subscription is pre
-
installed
onyourSony VAIO PC. Youneedtoactivatethe software for the
productto work. You can activateintheSony VAIO Startup Assistant
orby double clicking theNortonInternetSecurityicon on your
desktop.Afteryour30
-
daysare finished, buyNortonInternet Security
tocontinue to be protected from viruses, hackers andidentify theft.
16.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth
®devicesvary.
17.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new WindowsVista
®
classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and system memory size.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct, there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add
-
onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmake any warranty orrepresentationwithrespect to the
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non
-
Sony add
-
onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementioned here.
Sonyhereby disclaims any representationsorwarranties that this
product is compatible with any combination of non
-
Sonyproductsyou
maychoose to connect toit.WhileSonyrepresentatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmaybeabletoassist you and may make
recommendations,they are NOT authorizedtovaryor waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmust determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandeveryparticular
instance.Softwaretitles pre
-
installedonthe Sony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddueto environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyour local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
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-
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-
rayDiscanditslogoisatrademark.Bluetoothandthe
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DolbyHomeTheater are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Printed03/09.