Sony VGN-FW245J User manual

VGN-FW245J/HC
VAIO® FW Series Notebook
Inspired by theater screens. Born out of 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 .
HD EXPERIENCE
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.
A Blu-ray Disc™optical drive lets you playback HD movies like the
included Casino Royale Blu -ray Disc™ in crystal - clear resolution.
An HDMI ® output provides single - cable full 1080HD connectivity (audio
and video) to a compatible HDTV (cable sold separately) .
ENDLESS FEATURES
Store you favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished
family photos on the 250GB Serial ATA hard disk drive.
The VAIO® FW notebook, designed with dedicated AV Controls,
makes navigating through your favorite multimedia quick and easy.
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 Blu - ray Disc ™movies or viewing two websites side-by-side,
this entertainment powerhouse is inspired by theater screens, born out
of Sony® HD expertise and powered by Intel ® Centrino ® processor
technology.
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Last Updated: 01/23/2009
VGN-FW245J/HC
VAIO® FW Series Notebook
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: S1, Volume -/ +, Play / Pause, Stop,
Rewind, Forward, A / V Mode, WLAN / Bluetooth®
on / off
Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys, 19.05 mm pitch, 2 mm
stroke
Camera: Built -in 1.3 MP 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
Installed: 4GB PC2 - 6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum: 8GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 4x 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: 16x max.
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD -RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD -R DL Write: 4x max.
BD-R Read: 4x max.
BD-ROM Read: 4x max.
BD-RE Read: 2x max.
BD-R DL Read: 2x max.
DVD -RAM Read: 5x max.
Blu- ray Disc ™Support: Yes (read only) (BD-ROM/
DVD ±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive)
BD-RE DL Read: 2x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™
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: 1750MB (max.)
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Interface: HDMI™and VGA out with Smart Display
Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
HDMI™Connection Output(s): 1
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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)
Headphone Output(s): 1
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)
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP- BPS13/S)
Estimated Battery Life: 2.5 -5.5 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
3.5 -8.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 86W + 10%
Input Voltage: 100 - 240V
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Home Premium 64- bit
Internet Services: AOL® 90 -Day Risk Free Trial -For new
users only
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.
Anti -Virus & Recovery Software: Microsoft® Windows
Live™OneCare™Trial Version
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
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
Power Cord
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP- BPS13/S)
AC Adapter
Casino Royale (007) Blu-ray Disc™
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Battery (VGP- BPS13A/S)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL13)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V21)
2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP- SP100)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC7)
Deluxe Messenger Bag (VGP- AMB11/L)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse in Titanium Gray (VGP-
BMS33/H)
Color: Titanium Gray
UPC Code: 27242248397
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.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionof hard disk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternetservices.
4.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/preventBlu - rayDisc™ media
playback.Foroptimal performance, download all updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
5.BroadbandInternetservicerequiredalongwiththirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription or other servicefee.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
8.Measured at the narrowest point.
9. i.LINK ® isatrademarkofSonyusedonlytodesignatethat a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
10.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the newWindowsVista ®
classificationofgraphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated
VideoMemory,SystemVideoMemoryandShared System Memory.
SharedSystem Memory variesdependingon the operating
condition,driversoftwareversionandsystemmemorysize.
11.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),or write toSonyElectronics,12451 Gateway Boulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
12.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
13.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryou first use it. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyou use
thesoftware. You can activatethesoftwareby Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwant to keep using the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, youmustconvertto the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
14.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
15.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
16. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequality will vary.
17.Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ TrialVersion – Thistrial
softwarewill work for ninety (90) daysafteryoufirstuse it. You will not
beableto use the software if you do not activateitasdescribed the
firsttime you use the software.Youcanactivate the software by
Internet:Internet service charges mayapply.Ifyou want to keep
usingthe software after the 90 - daytrial period, you must buy a
subscription.Youcan subscribe online by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
18.Compatibility and performance ina64bit environment may vary.
Checkwith the manufacturer ofyoursoftwareor accessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
ComputerInterface:Forthis 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
authorizeddealersmaybeableto assist you and may make
recommendations,they are NOT authorizedtovaryor waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmust determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandevery particular
instance.Software titles pre - installedon the Sony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddue to 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,Sony logo, VAIO logo,MOTIONEYE,Memory Stick PRO and
MagicGatearetrademarksofSonyintheU.S.andinothercountries.
Intel,Centrino and Core are trademarksoftheIntel Corporation in the
U.S.andinother countries. Microsoft, Windows Live, OneCare and
WindowsVistaare registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in
theU.S.andinothercountries.Bluetoothisaregesteredtrademarkof
SIG, Inc. Blu - rayDisc is a trademark.Allothertrademarks are trademarks
oftheir respective owners.
Printed09/08.