Sony VGN-FS620 User manual

Exceptional widescreen. Slim, light design.
WELL-BALANCED DESIGN.
The VAIO® FS Notebook combines a full-size workspace and powerful performance with the
slim, lightweight design a mobile user demands. With integrated 802.11 b/g wireless LAN3and
efficient battery usage8, the VAIO® FS Notebook is an ideal solution for your everyday essential
computing needs and growing multimedia entertainment demands.
EXCEPTIONAL LCD TECHNOLOGIES.
The VAIO® FS Notebook features an exceptional 15.4" widescreen display with Sony's original
XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology for higher brightness levels than standard displays. The result:
deeper blacks, brighter whites, and sharper-detail. And with the anti-reflective coating to
minimize reflection, you can enjoy a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle. It's the ideal
way to present your photos and home video, and a great way to watch movies and DVDs when
you're on the go.
ESSENTIAL COMPUTING PERFORMANCE.
The VAIO® FS Notebook is optimized for mobility and designed with your day-to-day computing
applications in mind. With a fast Intel® Pentium® M processor, ample storage, and an
impressive suite of integrated productivity and multimedia entertainment tools, your VAIO® FS
Notebook is ready to help you power through your day and entertain you when you're done.
NEXT-GENERATION MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT.
The VAIO® FS Notebook is your passport to mobile multimedia entertainment, making it quick
and easy to create, manage, share, and enjoy your digital photos, movies, and music. The
included PictureGear Studio™ software simplifies digital photo management, while the
SonicStage® software is the only tool you need to manage your music files and make your own
CDs.
The VAIO® FS Notebook has an incredibly well- balanced design. It's slim
and lightweight, yet provides an exceptional 15.4" widescreen display
with Sony's original XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology and Smart Display
Sensor. Plus, it delivers powerful performance for your everyday
essential computing needs and growing multimedia entertainment
demands.
VGN-FS620/W
VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC

Hardware
Processor
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730
(1.60GHz1, 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
15.4” WXGA display (1280x800) with XBRITE-ECO™
technology
Hard Drive
80GB24200rpm Ultra ATA
Memory
512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (256MB x 2)
(Expandable up to 1GB)
Graphics
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900
128MB Dynamically Shared Video Memory
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Optical Drive
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
DVD Read (8x MAX); CD Read (24x MAX)
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 interface
Ethernet
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Audio
Windows® sound system compatible with Built-in stereo
speakers
Audio Interface
Mini microphone jack, mini headphone jack
Optional Port Replicator
2 USB 2.0 ports, Monitor (VGA) port, Printer port, DC in, RJ-45
Ethernet
Memory Stick® Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ and
Memory Stick DUO™ media5
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, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Action Buttons
S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless LAN on/off
Power Requirements
110W+10%
Battery
Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2A)
Estimated Battery Life
2.5 - 5.5 hours7(Standard Battery)
Weight
6.28 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and may
vary)
Dimensions
14.33”(W) x 1”-1.41”(H) x 10.41”(D)
Color
White
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2A)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V11)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
TV/PVR Expansion Dock (VGP-PRFS10V)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRFS1)
Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC11A)
USB Optical Mouse (VGP-UMS50)
Wireless optical mouse (PCGA-WMS5/S)
USB Mobile Mouse - Black/Silver (PCGA-UMS3/B/S)
Wireless Keyboard and Mouse (VGP-WKB1)
Memory Card Adapter8(VGP-MCA10)
512MB memory expansion module (VGP-MM512G)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1)
Notebook Backpack (PCGA-CCP3 Series)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)
Cleaning Kit (PCGA-CG10)
60GB2External Hard Drive (PCGA-HDM06)
External Floppy Disk Drive (VGP-UFD1)
Software
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows XP Home Edition with Service Pack 2
Sony Original Software
VAIO Zone™ with WinDVD®
DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video
SonicStage® - Digital Music
PictureGear Studio™ - Digital Photo
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
Image Converter - PSP Transfer
Other Software Applications
Intuit® Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (previous Quicken
users may require additional upgrade)
InterVideo® WinDVD®
Microsoft® Works 8.0 - Word Processing, Spreadsheet,
Calendar, Scheduling, Contact Management, and Database
Microsoft® Office® 2003 60-Day Trial (Student/ Teacher
Edition)
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software
Norton® Internet Security™ 90-Day Subscription - Norton
AntiVirus®, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control,
Norton AntiSpam®, Norton Parental Control
Intermute™ SpySubtract™ 30-Day Trial
VAIO® Update software
VAIO® Recovery Wizard software
VAIO® Control Center
Internet Services
America Online® 90-Day Trial - New Users Only
Service and Warranty
Limited Warranty and Onsite Service
1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite Service9
Telephone Support
1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available
24/710
Online and Email Support
Support available from http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
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. Does not support MemoryStick media and Memory Stick PRO™ media
using the MagicGate function or high speed data transfer. Supports
memory cards with capacities up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V
SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs.
Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection
function.
9. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its
limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms
and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for
details. Onsite Service will be provided via third-party technician to be
dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some
repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may
not be available in all locations.
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.
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, Giga Pocket, VAIO, VAIO Zone, XBRITE,
ErgoBright, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate,
Click to DVD, S-Master, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, PictureGear Studio
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. 3/05.
VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC
VGN-FS620/W
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Last Updated 2005-05-17