Specifications
General
ComputerType:
Notebook
TypeofUse:
Portable
ActionButtons:
S1,S2(programmable),Mute,Wireless LAN/Bluetooth®
On/Off and Camera Off (Available on select models)
PointingDevice:
Electro
-
Statictouch pad and Pointing Stick
Security:
TrustedPlatform Module (TPM), TCG Ver1.2 compliant
BiometricFingerprintSensor
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY(85keyswith2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)
Cisco
™
V3Compatibility:
TheSonyVAIOBXSeriesNotebookhasbeen
testedinaccordancewith test criteria set by Cisco and iscompatible
withCisco
’
sAironet1200AGSeriesAccess Point platform and Cisco
’
s
AccessControlServerv4
Camera:
OptionalBuilt
-
inCamerawith1/4"VGA CMOS Sensor
Processor
Type:
Intel®Core™
2Duo Processor T7700 (Configuration 1),
Intel®Core™
2DuoProcessorT7500(Configuration2),
Intel®Core™
2Duo Processor T7300 (Configuration 3),or
Intel®Core™
2Duo Processor T7100 (Configuration 4)
Speed:
2.4GHz
(Configuration1),
2.2GHz
(Configuration 2),
2GHz
(Configuration 3), or
1.8GHz
(Configuration 4)
FrontSideBusSpeed:
800MHz
L2Cache:
4MB(Configurations 1
-
3)or
2MB(Configurations 4)
Technology:
Intel®Centrino®
DuoProcessor Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
4GB(2GBx2)PC2
-
5300,2GB(1GBx2)PC2
-
5300,1GB(1GBx1)
PC2
-
5300or1GB(512MBx2)PC2
-
5300
Maximum:4GB
Speed:
667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
160GB ,1200GB ,100GB or80GB
Speed:
5400rpm(Configuration1
-
4)
Interface:
SerialATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+RDLWrite:
4xmax. (DVD
±RDL/DVD±RWonly)
DVD+RWrite:
8xmax. (DVD
±RDL/DVD±RWonly)
DVD+RWWrite:
8xmax. (DVD
±RDL/DVD±RWonly)
DVD
-
RWrite:
8xmax. (DVD
±RDL/DVD±RWonly)
DVD
-
RWWrite:
6xmax. (DVD
±RDL/DVD±RWonly)
CD
-
RWrite:
24xmax. (DVD
±RDL/DVD±RW)
24xmax. (CD
-
RW/DVD
-
ROM)
CD
-
RWWrite:
24xmax. (DVD
±RDL/DVD±RW)
24xmax. (CD
-
RW/DVD
-
ROM)
DVD±
RW:
Yes
(DVD±RDL/DVD±RWonly)
CDRead:
24xmax. (DVD
±RDL/DVD±RW)
24xmax. (CD
-
RW/DVD
-
ROM)
DVDRead:
8xmax. (DVD
±RDL/DVD±RW)
8xmax. (CD
-
RW/DVD
-
ROM)
DVD
-
RDLWrite:
4xmax. (DVD
±RDL/DVD±RWonly)
DVD
-
RAMRead:
5xmax. (DVD
±RDL/DVD±RW)
5xmax. (CD
-
RW/DVD
-
ROM)
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader:
SupportsoptionalMemoryStick®
,
Memory
StickDuo™
media
andSecure Digital (SD) media
ExpressCard
™/54Slot
Audio
SoundSystem:
Windows
®
soundsystem compatible
Built
-
instereo speakers
Interface:
Stereominimicrophonejack
Headphone jack
Display
ScreenorDisplayTechnology:
WXGA
ScreenSize:
15.4
”
Resolution:
1280x800
XBRITE
-
ECO™
Technology:
Yes
Graphics
Processor:
ATIMobility Radeon
™HD2300or
MobileIntel
®GraphicsMediaAcceleratorX3100
VideoRAM:
383MB(TotalAvailableGraphics Memory if systemmemory
is1GB),895MB(TotalAvailable Graphics Memory if system memory
is2GB),1023MB(TotalAvailable Graphics Memory if system memory
is4GB(ATIgraphics)or251MB (Total Available Graphics Memory if
systemmemoryis1GB)358MB Total Available Graphics Memory if
systemmemoryis2GBor above) (Intel®
GMAgraphics)
Chipset:
Intel®965PM(withexternalgraphics) or
Intel®
965GM(with internal graphics)
Interface:
VGAoutw/SmartDisplay Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
EthernetPort: 1
HeadphoneJack:
1
i.LINK
®
Interface:
1(4
-
pin) interface
IEEE1394
MemoryStick®
MediaSlot:
1
ModemJack:
2
SecureDigitalSlot:
1
MicrophoneInput:
1
PortReplicator Connector(s):
1(Bottom)
USBPort(s):
3(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s):
1
DC
-
In:
1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol:
FastGigabit Ethernet (RJ
-
45)
EthernetSpeed:
10Base
-
T/100Base
-
TX/1000Base
-
T
ModemType:
IntegratedV.90/V.92 Modem (RJ
-
11)
WirelessLAN:
Intel®PRO/Wireless4965AGN NetworkConnection
(802.11a/b/g/N)
Bluetooth
®
Technology:
IntegratedBluetooth®
Technology
Power
BatteryType:
StandardCapacity Lithium
-
ionBattery(VGP
-
BPS4A)or
DoubleCapacity Lithium
-
ionBattery(VGP
-
BPL4A)
EstimatedBatteryLife:
3.0
-
3.5hours
(StandardBattery)
6.0
-
7.0hours
(LargeCapacityBattery)
PowerRequirements:
105W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem:
Microsoft®
Windows
®XPProfessional withService
Pack2 or Windows Vista
™
Business
SuppliedSoftware:
Microsoft®Works8.560
-
DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft®
Office2007
SecurityandAnti
-
VirusSoftware:
Norton®InternetSecurity™60
-
Day
Trial
TrendMicro™Anti
-
Spyware30
-
DayTrial
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport:
1year(toll
-
freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7)
LimitedWarrantyandOnsite Service:
1YearLimitedWarranty with
OnsiteService
OnlineandEmailSupport:
Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com
Dimensions
Weight:
6.8lbswithstandard battery (weight is approximate and may
vary)
Measurements:
14.3
”
(
W)x1.49
”
-
1.59
”
(
H) x 10.46
”
(
D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardCapacity Lithium
-
ionbattery(VGP
-
BPS4A)or DoubleCapacity
Lithium
-
ionbattery(VGP
-
BPL4A)
ACadapter (VGP
-
AC19V24)
PowerCord
Optional Accessories
Multi
-
FunctionDockingStationwithbattery charger (VGP
-
PRBX1)
ACAdapter included (VGP
-
AC19V9)
DockingStationI/O:
Multi
-
FunctionBay
BatteryCharger
SerialPort
HiSpeedUSB(USB2.0) Ports x 4
SecurityLockandLock/UnlockSwitch
PrinterPort
Monitor(VGA)Port
Monitor(DVI
-
D)Port(DVI
-
Dport not functional for Intel
®
Graphics
MediaAccelerator950)
FastEthernet10BASE
-
T/100BASE
-
TX/1000BASE
-
T
AdditionalStandardCapacityBattery(VGP
-
BPS4A)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP
-
BPL4A)
ACAdapter(VGP
-
AC19V10)
1GBMemory Expansion Module (VGP
-
MM1GA)
512MBMemoryExpansionModule(VGP
-
MM512M)
NeopreneNotebook&ACAdapter (VGP
-
AMC5)
MemoryCardAdapter
(VGP
-
MCA10)
Color:
Silver Casing (Magnesium Casing)
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed willbereduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeans one billion bytes when referring toharddrivecapacity.
Accessiblecapacitymay vary. A portion of hard disk spaceis
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requiresacompatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may
requireInternet services, which may requireafee.
4.DVD Media/Formats are not universallycompatible.
5.Interoperability among Bluetooth
®
devicesvaries.
6.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlytodesignate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
7.Actualbatterylife may vary based on product settings, usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
8.Whenavailable, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillmentofits
limitedwarrantyobligations.Anysuchservicesaresubjecttothe
termsandconditionsofthelimitedwarranty.SeeactualLimited
Warrantyfordetails.OnsiteService will be provided via third
-
party
technician to be dispatched as needed following phone
-
based
troubleshooting.Somerepairsmay be accomplished with self repair
kits.Onsite Service may notbe available in all locations.
9.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.
10.The Microsoft Office 2007 60
-
DayTrialsoftwareisintendedfor
evaluationpurposesonly. This trial software is installed on yoursystem
andyoumustactivatethe software before you can use it. Product
activationprocedures will be detailed during initiallaunchof the
software;activationrequires Internet access. This software has an
expirationdate of 60 days from date offirstuse, at which time the
softwarewill operate under reduced
-
functionalitymode, limiting end
-
use options and operations.
11.SonyVAIO®
ProfessionalBXSerieshastestedcompatiblewiththe
CiscoAironetAccessPoint1200 Series and the Cisco Access Control
Serverv4.CiscoCompatiblesignifies that Sony
’
sproducthas
undergoneinteroperabilitytestingbySony,togetherwithCiscoand a
third
-
partytesthouse,based on testing criteria set by Cisco. Sony is
solelyresponsiblefor the support and warranty of itsproduct.Cisco
makesno warranties, express or implied,withrespect to Sony
’
s
productoritsinteroperationwiththelistedCisco product and
disclaimsanyimplied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular use, or against infringement.
12. Viewable area measured diagonally.
13.Broadband Internet service required alongwith third
-
partyservices
whichmay require a subscription feeor other service fee.
14.DoesnotsupportMemory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO™
media using the MagicGate
®
function or high
-
speeddatatransfer.
Supportsmemorycardswithcapacititiesupto1GB.Doesnot support
5.0VSmartMediamediaorthe ID function of SmartMedia media with
IDs.Doesnotsupportthe SD Memory Card media copyright
protectionfunction. This adapter hasbeen tested with only Sony
®
brandedMemoryStickPRO™
media.Sony
®brandedMemoryStick
PRO™
mediais recommended for usewith this adapter.
15.Measured at its narrowest point.
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. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre
-
installedsoftware 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.Non
-
metricweights and measurements areapproximate.
©2007SonyElectronicsInc.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpartwithoutwrittenpermission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory
Stick,VAIO,XBRITE
-
ECO,MemoryStickPRO, Memory Stick PRODuo,
MagicGate,ClicktoDVDandlike.no.otheraretrademarks of Sony. Intel
andCentrinoareregisteredtrademarksandCore is a trademark of Intel
Corporation.MicrosoftandWindowsareregistered trademarks and Vista
isatrademarkofMicrosoft Corporation. Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco
Systemslogo,andthe Cisco Square Bridge logo are registered
trademarksortrademarksofCisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the
U.S.andcertain other countries. The Bluetooth word mark andlogoare
registeredtrademarksandareownedbyBluetoothSIG,Inc.Allother
trademarksaretrademarksoftheir respective owners.
PrintedinU.S.A.04/07.
Lampinthisproduct contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may
beregulateddue to environmental considerations. For disposalor
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyourlocalauthoritiesorthe
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).