Sony VGN-FW198U User manual

VGN-FW198U/H
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Inspired by theater screens. Born from Sony ® HD technology.
POWERFUL PC PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Core™2 Duo T9400 processor (2.53GHz ) with Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor
technology –the latest chipset from Intel ® .
The VAIO ® FW notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ® Windows Vista ®
Ultimate with Service Pack 1.
Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with an ATI Mobility Radeon™HD 3470
graphics card with 256MB of dedicated video RAM.
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, boasting 100% color purity for the first time ever, see stunning , true - to - life
images with flaming reds, fresh greens and vibrant blues.
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.
With integrated Blu - ray Disc™technology and optical drive , you can archive or
record 25 - 50GB of home movies, music and digital photos to a single Blu - ray Disc™
media (sold separately) .
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 ” LCD display with 100% color purity. Great for
watching and recording widescreen Blu - ray Disc™movies or viewing two
web sites 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: 08/26/2008
VGN-FW198U/H
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: Portable
ActionButtons: S1,DVDPlay, A/VMode,Volume - /+, Play/Pause/Stop,
WLAN/Bluetooth® on/off
PointingDevice: Electro - Statictouch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,86keyswith2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built - in1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE ® camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™2DuoProcessorT9400
Speed: 2.53GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 1066MHz
L2Cache: 6MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino® 2processor technology
Memory
Type: DDR2SDRAM
Installed: 4GB PC2 - 6400(2GBx2)
Maximum:4GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: SerialATA
Technology: RAIDTechnology
Optical Drive #1
DVD+RDLWrite: 2.4x max
DVD+RWrite: 8x max
DVD+RWWrite: 4x max
DVD - RWrite: 8x max
DVD - RWWrite: 4x max
CD - RWrite: 8x max
CD - RWWrite: 8x max
CDRead: 24xmax
DVDRead: 8x max
DVD - RAMWrite: 5x max
DVD - RDLWrite: 2x max
BD - RRead: 2x max
BD - RWrite: 2x max
BD - REWrite: 2x max
BD - ROMRead: 2x max
BD - RERead: 2x max
BD - RDLRead: 1.6x max
BD - RDLWrite: 1x max
DVD - RAMRead: 5x max
Blu - RayDisc ™ Support: Yes (BD - R/BD - RE/BR - ROM/DVD±R
DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
BD - REDL Read: 1.6x max
BD - REDLWrite: 1x max
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: OneMemoryStickDuo™ mediaslotwith
MagicGate ® functionality
One ExpressCard ®/34slot
OneSecureDigital(SD™memorycard) media slot
Audio
SoundSystem: DolbySoundRoom® Audio
Display
ScreenSize: 16.4"
Resolution: 1600x900
XBRITE - HiColor ™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: ATIMobility Radeon ™ HD3470withTotalAvailable Graphics
Memoryof1530MB(max.)
VideoRAM: 256MBofdedicatedvideoRAM
Chipset: MobileIntel ®PM45ExpressChipset
Interface: HDMI™andVGAoutwithSmart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
HDMI™ ConnectionOutput(s): 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
S - VideoOutput(s): 1
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USBPort(s): 3(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
i.LINK ® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK ®connector(IEEE1394)
S/PDIFOutput(s): 1
EthernetConnection(s): 1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T
EthernetSpeed: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90 Modem (RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel®WiFiLink5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedStereoA2DPBluetooth®
Technology
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS13/S)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 2.5to 5.5 hours StandardCapacityBattery
3.5to 8.0 hours LargeCapacityBattery
PowerRequirements: 110W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: GenuineMicrosoft ® Windows Vista ®Ultimatewith
SP1
InternetServices: AOL®90 - DayRisk FreeTrial - NewUsersOnly
Anti - VirusandRecovery Software: Microsoft® WindowsLive ™
OneCare ™ Trial Version
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeHome and Student 2007
Sony® OriginalSoftware: ClicktoDisc™Editor - DVDCreation
VAIOMovieStory - MovieCreation
VAIOMusic Box - PlaylistCreation
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
SecurityandAnti - VirusSoftware: Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™
Trial Version
The VAIO ® SoftwareExperience: VAIO ®StartupAssistant
Clickto DiscEditor - Import,Edit,Burn
VAIO ®MovieStory - SimpleMovieCreation
VAIO ® MusicBox - Musicby Mood
VAIO ® Mediaplus - MultimediaStreamingSoftware
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
LimitedWarrantyTerm: 1yearlimitedwarranty .Seeactualwarranty
for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : MeetsSilverEPEAT™ Rating
RoHS ® : Compliant
Formore information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Regulation and Standard Compliance
EnergyStar® Compliant: 4.0
Dimensions
Weight: 6.7 lbs (withstandardbattery)
Measurements: 15.1"(W)x1.14 - 1.46"(H)x 10.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardLithium - ionbattery(VGP - BPS13/S)
ACAdapter
PowerCable
Optional Accessories
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL13)
StandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS13A/B)
ACAdapter - VGP - AC19V25
StickACAdapter - VGP - AC19V21
USBPortReplicator(VGP - UPR1)
Neoprene Case (VGP - AMC7)
Ladies Leather Tote (VGP - AML4)
SportMessenger Bag (VGP - AMB10)
BluetoothLaser Mouse (VGP - BMS33/S)
Color: TitaniumGray
UPCCode: 027242742864
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed willbereduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeans one billion bytes when referring toharddrivecapacity.
Accessiblecapacitymay vary. A portion of hard disk spaceis
reservedasarecoverypartition.
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3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccess point. Some functionality may
requireInternet services, which may requireafee.
4.BroadbandInternetservicerequiredalongwiththirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription orotherservice fee.
5. Blu - rayDisc™ Media/Formatsare not universally compatible.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measures are approximateandmay vary.
8.Measuredatthenarrowest point
9.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlytodesignatethat a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
10.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryrefersto the new Windows Vista
classificationof graphics memory, which varies dependingonthe
operatingcondition, version of device driverandsystem memory size.
11.Actualbatterylifemay vary based on product settings, usage
patternsandenvironmentalconditions.Battery life will be shorter with
models equipped with Instant Mode features.
12.Seeactuallimitedwarranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)orwriteto Sony Electronics, 12451Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
13.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be availablefrom
theapplicable3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
suchsupport is determined bythe aplicable software vendor.
14.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonlyfor 60 days after you first use it. Youwillnotbeable to use
thesoftwareifyoudont activate it as described the first time you use
thesoftware.Youcanactivate the software by Internet: Internet
servicechargesmay apply. If you want to keep usingthesoftware
afterthe60 - daytrialperiod,you must convert to theperpetual
version.Youcanconvertonline by following the conversion
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15.Aportionofthesystemmemoryover 3GB may not be available to
theoperatingsystem.
16.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/prevent Blu - rayDisc™ media
playback.For optimal performance, download all updatesfrom
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
17.Video recording to Blu - rayDisc™ mediaisdoneinMPEG2andAVC
formatsonly.
18.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
19.AV Instant Mode notavailable when playing Blu - rayDisc™ media.
20. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequality will vary.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,thereareamultitudeofvarying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions. This product is not
manufacturedtowork with any specific software, andSonydoesnot and
cannotmakeanywarrantyor representation with respect to the
performanceofthisproduct with any particular software packages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedhere.
Sonyherebydisclaimsany representations or warranties thatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoosetoconnectto it. While Sony representatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmay be able to assist you and maymake
recommendations,theyareNOTauthorized to vary or waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermineforthemselvesthesuitabilityand
compatibilityofthehardware and software in each and every particular
instance.Software titles pre - installedontheSonycomputeraresubject
tochangewithoutnotice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to
retailversionsor have all documentation. Features andspecificationsare
subjecttochange without notice. This product meetsthestandardsof the
InternationalEnergyStarProgramfor energy efficiency.
Lampinthisproduct contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may
beregulateddue to environmental considerations. For disposalor
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyourlocalauthoritiesorthe
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2008SonyElectronicsInc.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission isprohibited.Sony,VAIO, XBRITE -
HiColor,Handycam,MOTIONEYE,MemoryStickDuo,MagicGate,i.LINK
andClicktoDiscare trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other
countries.Microsoft,Windows, Windows Live, OneCare and Windows Vista
aretrademarksoftheMicrosoftCorporation in the U.S. and in other
countries.IntelandCentrinoare registered trademarks and Core is a
trademarkoftheIntelCorporation in the U.S. and in other countries.
Bluetoothis a registered trademark ofSIG, Inc. Blu - rayDisc isa
trademark.ENERGYSTARisa registered U.S. mark. All other trademarks
aretrademarksoftheirrespective owners.
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