Sony VGN-FW248J User manual

VGN-FW248J/B
VAIO® FW Series Notebook
Inspired by theater screens. Born from Sony ® HD technology.
POWERFUL PC PERFORMACE
Intel ® Core™2 Duo T8400 processor (2.26GHz ) with Intel ® Centrino ® 2
processor technology and 4GB of pre - installed system memory.
The VAIO ® FW notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows Vista ® Home Premium 64bit.
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 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 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 ® 2 processor technology - the latest and
greatest from Intel ® .
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 06/24/2010
VGN-FW248J/B
VAIO® FW Series Notebook
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: Portable
ActionButtons: S1,Volume - /+, Play/Pause,Stop,Rewind,Forward,A/
VMode,WLAN/Bluetooth® on / off
PointingDevice: Electro - static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,86keys,19.05mm pitch, 2 mm stroke
Camera: Built - in1.3MPMOTIONEYE® cameraand mic
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™2DuoprocessorT8400
Speed: 2.26GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 800MHz
L2Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino® 2processor technology
Memory
Installed: 4GBPC2 - 6400(2GBx2)
Maximum:8GB
Type/Speed: DDR2/800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Type: SerialATA
Optical Drive
CDRead: 24x max.
CD - RWrite: 24x max.
CD - RWWrite: 24x max.
DVDRead: 8x max.
DVD+RDLWrite: 6x max.
DVD+RWrite: 8x max.
DVD+RWWrite: 8x max.
DVD - RDLWrite: 6x max.
DVD - RWrite: 8x max.
DVD - RAMRead: 5x max.
DVD - RAMWrite: 5x max.
DVD - RWWrite: 6x max.
DVD± RW: Yes(DVD±RDL/DVD±RW/RAM)
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 - ECO™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: MobileIntel ®GraphicsMediaAccelerator 4500MHDwith
Intel® Clear Video Technology
TotalAvailable Graphics Memory: 1750MB (max.)
Chipset: MobileIntel ® GM45Express Chipset
Interface: HDMI™andVGAoutwithSmart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
HDMI™ ConnectionOutput(s): 1
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
USBPort(s): 3(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
i.LINK ® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK ®connector(IEEE1394)
HeadphoneOutput(s): 1
EthernetConnection(s): 1
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS13/S)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 1.0 - 5.5hours StandardCapacityBattery
1.5 - 8.0hours LargeCapacityBattery
PowerRequirements: 86W+10%
InputVoltage: 100 - 240V
Wireless/Networking
EthernetProtocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T
EthernetSpeed: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
Wi - Fi: Intel®WiFiLink5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedStereoA2DPBluetooth® Technology
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90 Modem (RJ - 11)
Software
OperatingSystem: GenuineMicrosoft ® Windows Vista ®HomePremium
64bit
InternetServices: AOL®90 - DayRisk FreeTrial - Fornew users only
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeHome and Student 2007
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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.
Anti - VirusSoftware: Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ Trial Version
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
RoHS ® : Compliant
Formore information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Dimensions
Weight: 6.4 lbs (withstandard capacity battery)
Measurements: 15.1"(W)x1.14 - 1.46"(H)x 10.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
PowerCord
StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS13/S)
ACAdaptor
Optional Accessories
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL13)
StandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS13A/B)
ACAdapter(VGP - AC19V25)
StickACAdapter(VGP - AC19V21)
Neoprene Case (VGP - AMC7)
Ladies Tote (VGP - AML4)
DeluxeMessenger Bag (VGP - AMB11/L)
UniversalCarryingCase (VGP - AMB1A)
Bluetooth® LaserMouse (VGP - BMS33/H)
Color: Black
UPCCode: 027242756502
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed willbe reducedunder
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeans one billion bytes when referring tohard drive capacity.TB
meansonetrillionbyteswhenreferringtoharddrive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymay vary. A portion of hard disk spaceis
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccess point. Some functionality may
requireInternet services, which may requirea fee.
4.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/prevent Blu - rayDisc™ media
playback.For optimal performance, download all updatesfrom
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
5. Video recording to Blu - rayDisc™ mediaisdoneinMPEG2andAVC
formatsonly.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measures are approximateand mayvary.
8.Measuredatthenarrowest point
9.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlyto designate thata product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
10.Total Available Graphics Memory refersto thenew WindowsVista ®
classificationof graphics memory, which is the totalof Dedicated
VideoMemory,SystemVideo Memory and Shared SystemMemory.
SharedSystemMemoryvaries depending on theoperating
condition,driversoftwareversionand system memory size.
11.Seeactuallimitedwarranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),orwriteto Sony Electronics, 12451 GatewayBoulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
12.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be availablefrom
theapplicable3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
13.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonlyfor 60 days after you first use it. Youwill not beable to use
thesoftwareifyou do not activate it as described the firsttime you use
thesoftware.Youcanactivate the software by Internet: Internet
servicechargesmay apply. If you want to keep usingthe software
afterthe60 - daytrialperiod,you must convert to theperpetual
version.Youcanconvertonline by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
14.Actualbatterylifemay vary based on product settings, usage
patternsandenvironmentalconditions.Battery life will be shorter with
models equipped with Instant Mode features.
15.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
16. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequality will vary.
17.BroadbandInternetservicerequired along with third party services
whichmay require a subscription orother servicefee.
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ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,thereareamultitudeofvarying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions. This product is not
manufacturedtowork with any specific software, andSony does notand
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 andspecifications are
subject to change without notice.
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,i.LINK, VAIO,XBRITE -
ECO,Sonylogo,VAIOlogo,MOTIONEYE, Handycam and Memory Stick
Duo,MagicGatearetrademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other
countries.Intel,CentrinoandCorearetrademarksoftheIntel
Corporationinthe U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft andWindows
VistaareregisteredtrademarksoftheMicrosoftCorporationinthe U.S.
andinother countries. Bluetooth is a regestered trademark of SIG,Inc. All
othertrademarksaretrademarksof their respective owners.
Printed09/08.