Sony VGN-CR420E - VAIO CR Series User manual

VGN-CR420E/L
VAIO® CR Series Notebook PC
Speak softly and carry a bold computer
MAKE A POWERFUL STATEMENT
Experience the powerful performance of the newest hafnium - based Intel ®
Core™2 Duo T8100 (2.10GHz ) processor with 3MB of L2 cache and 3GB of
pre - installed system memory.
The VAIO ® CR comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ® Windows Vista ®
Home Premium.
A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO ® CR is a slim, lightweight PC
measuring less than 1" thin , with a superb 14.1" thin widescreen display
using XBRITE - ECO™technology while weighing only 5.49lbs .
Make a statement and show - off the VAIO ® notebook's gorgeous multi - layer
indigo blue paint coating with silver luminous trim and pulsing LED ground
effects that emanate from beneath.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work
and play quicker anywhere within your office or home using next -
generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
EASY COMMUNICATION AND RICH MULTIMEDIA
Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at home or on - the - go
with real - time video conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE ®
camera and microphone.
Extend the reach of your CR notebook with Stereo Bluetooth ®
technology that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and
streaming uncompromised CD - quality stereo music to Bluetooth ® speakers
or headphones.
Go straight to your favorite movies, songs and photos with the touch of a
button. A/V instant mode gives you instant access to your favorite
multimedia without ever booting - up the operating system and conserving
your battery.
With Click to Disc™Editor and the advanced DVD+R double layer optical
drive, presenting your digital video content in a professional - looking
package is quick and easy .
Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy
250GB (5400RPM) hard drive.
Step out and be seen with the with the portable, powerful and colorful
VAIO ® CR notebook, a 14.1 ” notebook with XBRITE - ECO™LCD technology.
This thin - and - light mobile masterpiece features an array of entertainment
and design extras, including a built - in web cam, AV controls, powerful,
cutting - edge technologies and a comfortable, easy - to - clean keyboard.
8
15
2
1
3
5
16
4
9
2
ECO
-

Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 02/21/2008
VGN-CR420E/L
VAIO® CR Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: Play/Pause, Stop, FF, and Rewind, AV
Mode, Mute, Volume-+, Capture and Display off
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and
18.05mm pitch
Camera: Built -in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera
and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™2 Duo T8100 processor
Speed: 2.10GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz
L2 Cache: 3MB
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 3GB(2GB+1GB) PC2 - 5300
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
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: 24x max
DVD ±RW: Yes (DVD ±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)
CD Read: 24x max
DVD Read: 8x max
DVD -RAM Write: 5x max
DVD -R DL Write: 6x max
DVD -RAM Read: 5x max
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick Duo™
media slot with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® / 34 Slot
One Secure Digital Media (SD™memory card) Slot
Audio
Sound System: Sony's Sound Reality™Technology -
Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen Size: 14.1"
Resolution: 1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Technology: WXGA LCD
Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
X3100 with Intel ® Clear Video Technology
Total Available Graphics Memory: 358MB (max.)
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Interface: VGA and S -Video Out with Smart Display
Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
8
10
9
4
2
11
Headphone Jack: 1
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
S -Video Output(s): 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)
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ- 45)
Ethernet Speed: 10Base - T/100Base -TX
Modem Type: Integrated V92/V.90 Modem (RJ- 11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network
Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated A2DP Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery
(VGP- BPS9/S)
Estimated Battery Life: 2.0 -4.0 hours (Standard Capacity
Battery)
3.5 -7.5 hours (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements: 86W+10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Home Premium
Internet Services: AOL® 90 -Day Risk Free Trial -New Users
Only
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60 - Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student
2007
Sony® Original Software: Click to Disc™Editor,
LocationFree Player® Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software applications and
trials.
Security and Anti -Virus Software: Norton 360 ™ All - In -One
Security 60 - day Trial
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty . See actual
warranty for details.
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
Dimensions
Weight: 5.49 Ibs. with standard battery
Measurements: 13.2" (W) x .83- 1.51"(H) x 9.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (VGP- BPS9/S)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V19)
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS9A/S)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL9)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V21)
USB Laser Mouse (VGP- UMS20/S)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys (VGP-
UHDM10/B)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP- USP1)
Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection® technology (VGP-
CKC2/W)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC5)
Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)
Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AML2)
Color: Indigo Blue
UPC Code: 027242733305
7
3
16
6
6
14
12
13
1
1
9
1.Non - metricweightsandmeasuresareapproximateandmayvary.
2. Viewable area measured diagonally.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Some functionality may
requireInternet services, which may require a fee.
4.DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
5.Broadband Internet servicerequiredalong with thirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription or other service fee.
6.Actual battery life will vary basedonproduct settings, usage patterns,
batteryand environmental conditions.
7.i.LINK is a trademark of Sony usedonly to designate that a product
containsan IEEE 1394 connector.All products with ani.LINK
connectormay notcommunicatewith each other.
8.GHz denotes microprocessor internal clockspeed; other factors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
9.GB means one billion bytes whenreferringto storage capacity.
Accessiblecapacity may vary. Aportionof storage space is reserved
asa recoverypartition.
10.A portionofthe system memoryover 3GB maynot be availableto
theoperating system.
11.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista ®
classificationof graphics memory, which is the total ofDedicated
VideoMemory, SystemVideo Memoryand Shared SystemMemory.
SharedSystem Memory variesdepending on the operatingcondition
andsystem memorysize.
12.See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony ’ swarranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC),or writeto SonyElectronics, 12451Gateway
Boulevard,Fort Myers,FL33913.
13.For certain third partysoftware applications, Sony provides firstlevel
PhoneSupport. Additional telephone support maybeavailable from
theapplicable 3rd party vendor. Availability andschedulefor any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
14.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonly for 60 days after youfirst use it. You will notbeable to use
thesoftware if you do notactivate it as described the firsttime you use
thesoftware. Youcan activate thesoftware byInternet: Internet
servicecharges may apply. If you wantto keep using the software
afterthe 60 - daytrial period,you mustconvert to theperpetual
version.You can convert onlinebyfollowing the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15.Measured at its narrowest point.
16.Useof this Bluetooth ®enabled productwith otherdevices mayvary
asnotallBluetooth ® devices are compatible.
ComputerInterface: The computer industrylacks standards, and
therefore,thereare a multitude of varying software packages and add - on
hardwareoptions. This personal computer is notmanufacturedto
operateany specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any
warrantyor representationwith respect tothe performanceof this
productwithanyparticularsoftwarepackagesand/or non - Sony add - on
hardwareoptions except those mentionedinthis document. Sony
herebydisclaims anyrepresentations or warrantythat thisproduct is
compatiblewith any combination of productsyou may choose to
connect.While Sonyrepresentatives or Sonyauthorized dealersmay be
ableto assist you andmaymake recommendations, they areNOT
authorizedto varyor waive thisdisclaimer. Purchasersmust determine
forthemselves the suitability andcompatibilityof the hardware and
softwarein each and every particular instance. Software titles pre -
installedon the Sony NotebookComputer are subject tochange without
notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre - installedsoftwaremay
notbe identical to retail versions or haveall documentation. This product
meetsthe standardsof the InternationalEnergy Star Programfor energy
efficiency.Features and specifications are subject to change without
notice.
Lampin this product contains mercury.Disposal of these materials may
beregulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation, please contact yourlocal authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2008Sony ElectronicsInc. All rightsreserved. Reproduction inwhole or
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE - ECO,
SoundReality, MOTIONEYE, VAIO SmartProtection, MemoryStick Duo,
MagicGate,LocationFree Player, i.LINK andClick to Disc Editor are
trademarksof Sony in the U.S.andin other countries. Microsoft, Windows,
andWindows Vista aretrademarks or registered trademarksof Microsoft
Corporationin the U.S. and in othercountries.Intel, Centrino and Core
areregistered trademarks of IntelCorporationin the U.S. andinother
countries.Bluetooth is a trademarkof Bluetooth SIG, Inc.All other
trademarksare trademarks of their respectiveowners.
Printed1/08