Sony VGN-FJ170 User manual

Portable. Fashionable. Powerful.
SLIM, LIGHTWEIGHT DESIGN.
The VAIO® FJ Notebook packs all the power and mobile utilities you need into a highly portable, slim and
lightweight body. With its generous 14.1" WXGA widescreen display8with Sony’s original XBRITE-ECO™
LCD technology and a comfortable keyboard, it’s hard to believe it weighs just 5.3 lbs with standard battery.
Integrated 802.11 b/g wireless LAN3and efficient battery usage keep you powered up and connected when
you’re on-the-go.
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE.
The VAIO® FJ Notebook is more than a fashion statement. This stylish PC features hardware solutions that
will power you through your most demanding tasks, including an Intel® Pentium® M processor and 915
chipset, a super-fast 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive, advanced DDR2 memory for ultra high-speed
computing with low power consumption, and integrated 802.11 b/g wireless LAN3for wireless connectivity
on the fly. An integrated DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive4provides data storage of up to 8.5GB on one
Double Layer DVD+R disc, making it easy to port, share, and save your data and high-quality media files.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION.
Keeping in touch has never been easier or more fun. The VAIO® FJ Notebook features an integrated camera
and microphone so you can easily chat and video mail with family and friends.12
NEXT-GENERATION MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT.
The VAIO® FJ Notebook takes mobile multimedia entertainment to a new level, allowing you to view movies
with eye-popping clarity and create and manage your multimedia files with ease. Use Sony’s Click to DVD™
software to easily create high-quality customized DVDs with the integrated DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW
drive,4while Sony’s SonicStage® software makes managing your music files and making your own audio
CDs a cinch.
MESSAGING
Easy to carry, easy to use. The VAIO® FJ Notebook packs all the power and mobile utilities you need.
The FJ notebook is highly portable and slim with a lightweight body.
Take mobile entertainment to a new level. Watch movies with eye-popping clarity.
Video chat face-to-face with built-in camera and microphone12 .
The VAIO® FJ Notebook is a sleek mobile companion. Weighing just 5.3 lbs
with standard battery, it’s lightweight and slim with a generous 14.1”
widescreen display8with Sony’s XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology. Powerful
performance, and a built-in DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive4camera and
microphone, plus Sony’s original multimedia software keep you connected
and entertained when you’re on-the-go.
VGN-FJ170/B
VAIO® FJ Series Notebook PC

Hardware
Processor
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73GHz1, 2MB L2
Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
533MHz
Chipset
Intel® 915GM
Integrated Wireless LAN
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
(802.11b/g)3
LCD
14.1” WXGA display8(1280x800) with XBRITE-ECO™
technology
Hard Drive
100GB25400rpm Serial ATA
Memory
512MB PC2-3200 400MHz DDR2 (512MBx1)
(Expandable up to 2GB)
Graphics
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900
128MB Dynamically Shared RAM Video Memory
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Optical Drive
DVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW Drive4
DVD+R DL Write (4x MAX);
DVD-R Write (8x MAX); DVD-RW Write (6x MAX)
DVD+R Write (8x MAX); DVD+RW Write (8x MAX)
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (24x MAX)
DVD-ROM Read (8x MAX); CD-ROM Read (24x MAX)
Communication
Integrated MOTION-EYE™ Camera with built-in
microphone
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Ethernet
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Audio
Windows® sound system compatible with Built-in stereo
speakers
Audio Interface
Microphone jack, Headphone jack
Optional Port Replicator
3 USB 2.0 ports, Monitor (VGA) port, Printer port, DVI-D, DC
in, RJ-45 Ethernet
Memory Stick® Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™
and Memory Stick DUO™ media5with MagicGate™
functionality
PC Card Slots
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus
support
Other Interfaces
4pin i.LINK®6connector(IEEE 13943), 3 USB 2.0 ports,
port replicator connector, VGA out
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard
QWERTY, 88 keys with 2mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Action Buttons
S1, S2 and Wireless LAN on/off
Power Requirements
105 watts max / 100-240V 1.3A (50/60Hz)
Battery
Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2A)
Estimated Battery Life
1.5-3.5 hours7(Standard Battery)
Weight
5.3 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and
may vary)
Dimensions
13.4”(W) x 0.83”-1.3”(H) x 10”(D)
Color
Onyx Black
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2A)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRFJ1)
Additional AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
USB Optical Mobile Mouse (VGP-UMS50)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)
512MB memory expansion module (VGP-MM512L)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
80GB2Portable Hard Drive (VGP-UHDM08)
Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)
Software
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition with SP2
Sony Original Software
Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation
DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video
SonicStage® - Digital Music
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
Image Converter - PSP Transfer
Other Software Applications
Adobe® Photoshop® Album Starter Edition
Intuit® Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (previous
Quicken users may require additional upgrade)
InterVideo® WinDVD®
Microsoft® Works 8.0
Microsoft® Office 2003 60-Day Trial11 (Student/ Teacher
Edition)
Roxio® DigitalMedia SE
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software
Norton® Internet Security™ 90-Day Subscription
Intermute™ SpySubtract™ 30-Day Trial
VAIO® Update software
VAIO® Recovery Wizard software
VAIO® Support Central
Internet Services
America Online® 180-Day Trial - New Users Only
Service and Warranty
Limited Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty9
Telephone Support
1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available
24/710
Online and Email Support
Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain
operating conditions.
2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved
as a recovery partition.
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold separately. Internet
connection may require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB.
Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.
6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector
may not communicate with each other.
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
8. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. See actual Limited Warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972
(888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard,
Fort Myers, FL 33913.
10. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the
applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such
support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
11. The Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for
evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the
software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an
expriation date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the
software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-use
options and operations.
12. Additional software required for certain features. Additionally, a
broadband connection is required along with third party services which
may require a subscription fee or other service fee.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and
therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and
add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured
to operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make
any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this
product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on
hardware options except those mentioned in this document. Sony
hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is
compatible with any combination of products you may choose to
connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be
able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT
authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine
for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and
software in each and every particular instance. Software titles
pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change
without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-installed
software may not be identical to retail versions or have all
documentation. This product meets the standards of the International
Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications
are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole
or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK,
Memory Stick, SonicStage, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick PRO,
Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO
Media and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are
registered trademarks, and Centrino is a trademark of Intel Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective
owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 10/05.
VAIO® FJ Series Notebook PC
VGN-FJ170/B
®Sony Electronics Inc. • 16450 West Bernardo Drive • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 Last Updated 2005-11-02