Sony VGN-FW145E User manual

VGN-FW145E/W
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Inspired by theater screens. Born from Sony ® HD technology.
POWERFUL PC PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Core™2 Duo P8400 processor (2.26GHz ) with Intel ® Centrino ® 2
processor technology –the latest chipset from Intel ® .
The VAIO ® FW notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows Vista ® Home Premium with Service Pack 1.
Built - in Wireless - N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed
and range .
INSPIRED BY THEATER SCREENS. BORN FROM SONY ® HD TECHNOLOGY.
Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again with an extra - wide,
theater inspired 16.4”display (1600x900 resolution) using the energy -
efficient XBRITE - ECO™LCD technology.
The 16:9 aspect ratio ensures that you won’t miss an inch of the original
picture from your favorite movie while also providing valuable extra
workspace. Compare two documents or websites side - by - side without the
hassle of having to tab back and forth.
An HDMI ™output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single
cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen
TV without a myriad of extra cables (HDMI™cable sold separately) .
ENDLESS FEATURES
Store you favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished family
photos on the roomy 320GB Serial ATA hard drive.
The VAIO ® FW notebook, designed with dedicated AV Controls, makes
navigating through your favorite multimedia quick and easy.
Whether it’s for YouTube™, a class project or for sharing with friends and
family, editing digital video captured by your Sony ® Handycam ® is quick
and easy with VAIO ® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied
template and professional - looking cutaways, cross - fades and soundtrack
syncing are automatically done for you.
Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family with real - time video
conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE ® camera and
microphone.
Broaden your entertainment horizons with the VAIO ® FW notebook
featuring an extra - wide 16.4 ” XBRITE - ECO™LCD display. Great for watching
widescreen movies or viewing two websites side - by - side, this entertainment
powerhouse is inspired by theater screens, born from Sony ® HD expertise
and powered by Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor technology.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 08/28/2008
VGN-FW145E/W
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: S1, DVD Play, A/V Mode, Volume
-/+, Play/Pause/Stop, WLAN/Bluetooth® on/off
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke
and 19.05mm 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
technology
Memory
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Installed: 3GB PC2-6400 (2GBx1 + 1GBx1)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 6x 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/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 (SD™memory card) media
slot
Audio
Sound System: Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Display
Screen Size: 16.4"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video
Technology
Total Available Graphics Memory: 1340MB
(max.)
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Interface: HDMI™and VGA out with Smart
Display Sensor
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Inputs and Outputs
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1
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/1000Base -
T
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)
Bluetooth ® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
Estimated Battery Life: 2.0 to 4.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
3.0 to 6.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 110W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft ® Windows
Vista® Home Premium with SP1
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
EPEAT™ : Meets Silver EPEAT™Rating
RoHS® : Compliant
For more information:
www.sony.com/vaioeco
Regulation and Standard Compliance
Energy Star ® Compliant: 4.0
Dimensions
Weight: 6.4 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements: 15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x
10.3"(D)
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Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
AC Adapter
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V25)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)
USB Port Replicator (VGP- UPR1)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC7)
Ladies Leather Tote (VGP- AML4)
Sport Messenger Bag (VGP- AMB10)
Bluetooth Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/W)
Color: Powder White
UPC Code: 27242742901
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansonebillionbytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionofharddisk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternet services, which may require a fee.
4.BroadbandInternetservicerequiredalongwiththirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription or other service fee.
5.DVDMedia/Formatsarenotuniversallycompatible.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
8.Measuredatthenarrowestpoint
9.i.LINKisatrademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
10.TotalAvailableGraphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista
classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and system memory size.
11.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions. Batterylifewill be shorter with
models equipped with Instant Mode features.
12.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.Fora copy of Sony's warranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)or write toSonyElectronics, 12451 Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
13.Forcertainthird party software applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
suchsupport is determined by the aplicable software vendor.
14.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudontactivateitasdescribed the first time you use
thesoftware. You can activatethesoftware by Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, youmustconvertto the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlineby following the conversion
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15.A portion of the systemmemoryover3GB may not be available to
theoperatingsystem.
16.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
17. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequalitywill vary.
ComputerInterface:For this product,there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmake any warranty orrepresentationwith respect to the
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexcept those mentioned here.
Sonyhereby disclaims anyrepresentationsorwarranties that this
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoose to connect toit.WhileSony representatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmaybeabletoassist you and may make
recommendations,they are NOT authorizedtovary or waive this
disclaimer.Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandeveryparticular
instance.Softwaretitles pre - installedon the Sony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subjecttochangewithout notice. This product meets the standards of the
InternationalEnergyStarProgramforenergyefficiency.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddueto environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,please contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2008Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE - ECO,
Handycam,MOTIONEYE, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, i.LINK and
Clickto Disc are trademarks ofSonyinthe U.S. and in other countries.
Microsoft,Windows,WindowsLive,OneCareand Windows Vista are
trademarksofthe Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other
countries.IntelandCentrinoareregisteredtrademarks and Core is a
trademarkoftheIntelCorporationinthe U.S. and in other countries.
Bluetoothis a registered trademark ofSIG,Inc. ENERGY STAR is a
registeredU.S. mark. All othertrademarksare trademarks of their
respectiveowners.
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