Sony VGN-CS180J - VAIO CS Series User manual

VGN-CS180J/P
VAIO® CS Series Notebook PC
Color inside and out
MAKE A POWERFUL STATEMENT
Discover a new world of mobile computing with Intel ® Centrino ® 2
processor technology and an Intel ® Core™2 Duo P8400 processor
(2.26GHz ) with 4GB of pre - installed system memory.
The VAIO ® CS notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows Vista ® Home Premium 64 - bit .
A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO ® CS notebook is a slim,
lightweight PC weighing only 5.7lbs (with standard battery).
The CS notebook’s eye - catching Sangria Red color graces its exterior as
well as interior to ensure that this PC makes a head - to - toe color
coordinated impression.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work
and play quicker virtually anywhere within your office or home using
802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
RICH MULTIMEDIA
Watch all your favorite movies in stunning clarity on the 14.1”widescreen
display using XBRITE - ECO™technology so you can see deeper blacks,
brighter whites, true - to - life color and razor - sharp detail from almost any
angle.
A Blu - ray Disc™optical drive lets you playback Blu - ray Disc™movies in
crystal - clear resolution.
Control your music and movies with a slide of your finger using the touch
sensor A/V slide control.
Enjoy your personal musical light shows on a CS notebook. A 12 - tone
music analyzer translates your music into a colorful LED light show that
plays out beneath the trim of the CS notebook.
Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy
320GB (5400RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive.
EASY COMMUNICATION
Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at home or on - the - go
with real - time video conferencing using the integrated camera and
microphone.
Step out and be seen with the VAIO ® CS notebook, a gorgeous and
sophisticated 14.1 ” notebook adorned by fashionable high - gloss colors
inside and out. This thin - and - light PC slips easily in and out of hand bags
and features an array of entertainment extras, including light effects and
an intuitive AV “ slide ” control that lets you control your media with the
slide of a finger.
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Last Updated: 10/21/2008
VGN-CS180J/P
VAIO® CS Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: Play/ Pause/ Stop, AV Mode, Mute,
Volume-/+, Capture, WLAN on/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 Processor P8400
Speed: 2.26GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz
L2 Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor techology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 4GB PC2 - 6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB
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: 16x max.
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD -RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD -R DL Write: 4x max.
BD-R Read: 4x max.
BD-ROM Read: 4x max.
BD-RE Read: 2x max.
BD-R DL Read: 2x max.
DVD -RAM Read: 5x max.
Blu-Ray Disc™Support: Yes (read only ) (BD-ROM/
DVD ±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive)
BD-RE DL Read: 2x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™
media slot (Standard/Duo) with MagicGate®
functionality
One ExpressCard® / 34 slot
One Secure Digital (SD™memory card) media slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size: 14.1"
Resolution: 1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Technology: WXGA
Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
4500MHD with Intel ® Clear Video Technology with
Total Available Graphics Memory of 1750MB (max.)
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Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Interface: VGA out with Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
Modem Jack: 1
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)
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base - T / 100Base -TX
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ- 45)
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ- 11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Wireless WAN: 10Base - T/100Base -TX
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type: VGP - BPS13/S (Standard Capacity) or VGP -
BPL13 (Large Capacitiy) Lithium-ion Battery
Estimated Battery Life: 1.5 -4.0 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
2.5 -6.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 86W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Home Premium 64- bit
Internet Services: AOL® 90 -Day Risk Free Trial -New Users
Only
Anti -Virus and Recovery Software: Microsoft® Windows
Live™OneCare™Trial Version
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
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.
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
RoHS®: Compliant
For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Regulation and Standard Compliance
Energy Star® Compliant: 4.0
Dimensions
Weight: 5.7 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements: 13.2"(W) x 0.83 - 1.51"(H) x 9.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP- BPS13/S)
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL13)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP- BPS13A/S)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V25)
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USB Docking Station (VGP-UPR1)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS55/W)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP- USP1)
Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection® technology
Cosmopolitan Pink (VGP-CKC3/P)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC5)
Color: Cosmopolitan Pink
UPC Code: 27242749474
17.Compatibilityandperformanceina64bitenvironmentmayvary.
Checkwiththemanufacturerofyoursoftwareoraccessorytoensure
youhave the latestupdates.
1.GHzdenotes microprocessor internal clock speed;otherfactors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reducedunder
certain operating conditions.
2.GB means one billion byteswhen referring to hard drivecapacity.
Accessiblecapacity may vary. A portionofhard disk space is
reservedasa recovery partition.
3.Requires802.11n compatible access point. Some functionalitymay
requireInternetservices.
4.BroadbandInternetservice required along with third party services
whichmay require a subscription or other servicefee.
5.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measuresare approximate and may vary.
8.Measured at the narrowest point.
9.i.LINK is a trademark ofSony used only todesignate that a product
containsanIEEE1394 connector. All products with ani.LINK
connectormaynot communicate with each other.
10.TotalAvailable Graphics Memory refers to thenewWindowsVista
classificationof graphics memory, whichvaries depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and system memory size.
11.Actualbattery life will varybasedon product settings, usage
patterns,battery and environmental conditions.
12.Seeactual limited warranty for details.Fora copy of Sony's warranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)orwritetoSonyElectronics,12451Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers, FL 33913.
13.Forcertain third party software applications, Sonyprovidesfirst level
phonesupport. Additional telephone supportmay be available from
theapplicable 3rd party vendor. Availabilityand schedule for any
suchsupport is determined by the aplicable software vendor.
14.60 - DayTrial Version ofMicrosoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial software will
workonly for 60 days afteryoufirst use it. Youwillnot be able to use
thesoftwareif you don't activate itasdescribed the first time youuse
thesoftware.YoucanactivatethesoftwarebyInternet:Internet
servicecharges may apply. If youwantto keep using thesoftware
afterthe60 - daytrialperiod,youmust convert to the perpetual
version.Youcan convert online by followingtheconversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15.Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ TrialVersion – Thistrial
softwarewillworkforninety(90)daysafteryou first use it. You will not
beable to use thesoftware if you donot activate it asdescribed the
firsttimeyouusethesoftware.Youcanactivatethesoftwareby
Internet:Internetservicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeep
usingthe software after the90 - daytrialperiod,youmustbuy a
subscription.You can subscribe onlineby following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
16.Certaincircumstances may limit/prevent Blu - rayDisc™ media
playback.For optimal performance, downloadall updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
Forthis product,there are a multitudeof varying software packages and
add - onhardwareoptions. This product isnotmanufactured to work with
anyspecific software, and Sony doesnot and cannot makeany warranty
orrepresentationwithrespecttotheperformanceofthisproductwith
anyparticular software packages and/or non - Sony add - onhardware
optionsexceptthose mentioned here. Sony herebydisclaimsany
representationsorwarrantiesthatthisproductiscompatiblewithany
combination of non - Sonyproductsyoumaychoose to connect to it.
WhileSonyrepresentativesorSonyauthorizeddealersmaybeableto
assistyouand may make recommendations, they areNOTauthorizedto
varyorwaivethisdisclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermineforthemselves
thesuitability and compatibility ofthe hardware and softwarein each and
everyparticularinstance. Software titles pre - installedon the Sony
computeraresubject to change without notice. Preinstalled software
maynotbe identical to retail versionsorhave all documentation.
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Lampinthis product contains mercury. Disposalof these materials may
beregulated due to environmentalconsiderations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2008SonyElectronicsInc.Allrightsreserved.Reproductioninwholeor
inpartwithout written permission is prohibited.Sony,the Sony logo, VAIO,
XBRITE - ECO,MemoryStickPRO,theVAIOlogo,MagicGate,VAIOSmart
Protection,MOTIONEYE,like.no.otherandi.LINKaretrademarksofSony
inthe U.S. and inother coutries. Microsoft, WindowsLive, OneCare and
WindowsVistaare trademarks of the Microsoft Corporationinthe U.S.
andinother countries. Intel and Centrinoareregistered trademarks and
Coreisa trademark of the IntelCorporation in the U.S. andinother
countries.Bluetoothis a registered trademark of SIG, Inc.Allother
trademarksaretrademarks of their respective owners.
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