Sony VGN-FW230J User manual

VGN-FW230J/B
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Inspired by theater screens. Born from Sony ® HD technology.
POWERFUL PC PERFORMACE
Intel ® Core™2 Duo T5800 processor (2.0GHz ) with Intel ® Centrino ®
processor technology.
The VAIO ® FW notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows Vista ® Home Premium 64 - bit .
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 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 your favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished
family photos on the roomy 250GB Serial ATA hard disk 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 ® 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: 11/03/2008
VGN-FW230J/B
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 T5800
Speed: 2.0GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz
L2 Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® processor technology
Memory
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Installed: 3GB PC2 - 6400 (2GBx1 + 1GBx1)
Maximum: 8GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
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 PRO™
(STD / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® / 34 media 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
Inputs and Outputs
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
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DC -In: 1
i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE
1394)
Headphone Output(s): 1
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
HDMI™Output: 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base -T
(Gigabit)
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)
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP- BPS13/S)
Estimated Battery Life: 2.5 to 5.5 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
3.5 to 8.0 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: 6.4 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements: 15.1"(W) x 1.14 - 1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP- BPS13/S)
AC Adapter
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL13)
Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS13A/B)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V21)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V25)
USB Port Replicator (VGP-UPR1)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC7)
Ladies Leather Tote (VGP-AML4)
Sport Messenger Bag (VGP- AMB10)
Color: Black
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
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2.GBmeansonebillion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. TB
meansonetrillionbyteswhenreferringtoharddrivecapacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionofharddisk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternet services, which may require a fee.
4.Compatibilityandperformanceina64bit environment may vary.
Checkwith the manufacturer ofyoursoftwareor accessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
5.Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ TrialVersion - Thistrialsoftware
willworkforninety(90)daysafteryoufirstuseit.Youwillnotbeableto
usethesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyou
usethe software. You canactivatethesoftware by Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe90 - daytrialperiod,you must buy a subscription. You can
subscribeonlinebyfollowingtheconversioninstructionspresented
during setup and paying the required fees.
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
containsanIEEE1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
10.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemory refers to the new Windows Vista
classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and system memory size.
11.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),or write toSonyElectronics,12451 Gateway Boulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
12.Forcertainthirdparty software applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
13.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyouuse
thesoftware. You can activatethesoftwareby Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, youmustconvertto the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingthe conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
14.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
15. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequalitywill vary.
16.Broadband Internet service requiredalongwiththird party services
whichmay require a subscription or other service fee.
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 orrepresentationwithrespect to the
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthose 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 authorizedtovaryor waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmust 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
subject to change without notice.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddueto environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontact 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, i.LINK, VAIO, XBRITE -
ECO,Sonylogo,VAIOlogo, MOTION EYE, Handycam and Memory Stick
Duo,MagicGatearetrademarksofSonyintheU.S.andinother
countries.Intel,Centrinoand Core are trademarks of the Intel
CorporationintheU.S.andinother countries. Microsoft and Windows
Vistaareregisteredtrademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
andin other countries. Dolbyisregeisteredtrademark of Dolby
Laboratories.All other trademarksaretrademarksof their respective
owners.
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