Sony VGN-FW290JRB User manual

VGN-FW290JRB
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Inspired by theater screens. Born out of Sony ® HD technology.
POWERFUL PC PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Core™2 Duo P8600 processor (2.40GHz ) with Intel ® Centrino ® 2
processor technology.
The VAIO ® FW notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows Vista ® Home Premium 64 - bit.
Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with an optional ATI Mobility
Radeon™HD 3650 graphics card with 512MB 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 with XBRITE - FullHD™(1920x1080 resolutions),
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 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) as well as watch high definition movies
at home and on the go.
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
(HDMI ™cable sold separately) .
ENDLESS FEATURES
The VAIO ® FW notebook, designed with dedicated AV Controls, makes
navigating through your favorite multimedia quick and easy.
Editing digital video and pictures 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 camera and microphone.
Broaden your entertainment horizons with the VAIO ® FW notebook
featuring an extra - wide 16.4 ” LCD display. 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
out of Sony ® HD technology, 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: 10/31/2008
VGN-FW290JRB
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 P8600
Speed: 2.40GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz
L2 Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Memory
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Installed: 4GB PC2 - 6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum: 8GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 500GB
Speed: 4200rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 4x max
DVD+R Write: 8x max
DVD+RW Write: 6x 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-R Write: 4x max
BD-RE Write: 2x max
BD-ROM Read: 4x max
BD-RE Read: 2x max
BD-R DL Read: 2x max
BD-R DL Write: 2x max
DVD -RAM Read: 5x max
Blu-Ray Disc™Support: Yes (BD - R/BD - RE/BD -ROM/DVD±R
DL/DVD ±RW/RAM)
BD-RE DL Read: 2x max
BD-RE DL Write: 2x max
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick Duo™
media slot with MagicGate® technology
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: 1920 x 1080
XBRITE- FullHD ™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 3650 with Total
Available Graphics Memory of TBDMB (max.)
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Video RAM: 512MB of GDDR3 dedicated video RAM
Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
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: 1 -5.5 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
1.5 -8 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 105W + 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: Click to Disc Editor -
DVD Creation
VAIO ® Movie Story -Movie Creation
VAIO ® MusicBox -Playlist Creation
VAIO ® Media plus -Multimedia Server
*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: 6.7 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements: 15.1"(W) x 1.14 - 1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP- BPS13/S)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V23)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL13)
Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS13A/B)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V25)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V21)
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Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC7)
Ladies Tote (VGP-AML4)
Classic Messenger Bag (VGP- AMB10/L)
Bluetooth Laser Mouse (VGP- BMS33/B)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 27242755437
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
requireInternetservices.
4.BroadbandInternetservicerequiredalongwiththirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription or other service fee.
5. Blu - rayDisc™ Media/Formatsare not universally compatible.
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
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
10.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryreferstothenewWindowsVista
classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and system memory size.
11.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsandenvironmentalconditions.Batterylifewill be shorterwith
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)or write toSonyElectronics, 12451 Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL 33913.
13.Forcertain third 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
thesoftwareifyoudon'tactivateit as described the first time you use
thesoftware. You canactivatethesoftware by Internet:Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, youmustconvert to theperpetual
version.Youcan convert online by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15.Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ TrialVersion – Thistrial
softwarewill work for ninety (90)daysafteryou first use it. You willnot
beableto use the software if you do not activate it asdescribedthe
firsttime you use thesoftware.Youcan activate the softwareby
Internet:Internet service charges mayapply.If you want tokeep
usingthesoftware 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.
16.Certaincircumstancesmay limit/prevent Blu - rayDisc™ media
playback.Foroptimal performance, download all updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
17. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequalitywill vary.
18.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
19.Video recording to Blu - rayDisc™ mediais done in MPEG2 and AVC
formatsonly.
ComputerInterface: For this productthereare a multitude ofvarying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmake any warrantyorrepresentationwith respect tothe
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticular software packages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardware options except those mentioned here.
Sonyhereby disclaims anyrepresentationsor warranties thatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoose to connect toit.While Sony representatives orSony
authorizeddealersmaybeabletoassist you and may make
recommendations,they are NOTauthorizedtovary or waivethis
disclaimer.Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandeveryparticular
instance.Softwaretitles pre - installedon the Sony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremay not be identical to
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subjecttochangewithout notice. This product meets the standards of the
InternationalEnergyStarProgram for energy efficiency.
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 wholeor
inpartwithoutwrittenpermission is prohibited. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO,
theVAIO logo, XBRITE - FullHD,MOTION EYE,Memory Stick Duo,
MagicGateandi.LINKaretrademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other
countries.Microsoft,WindowsLive,OneCareandWindowsVistaare
trademarksof the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other
countries.IntelandCentrino are registered trademarks and Core is a
trademarkoftheIntel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries.
Bluetoothis a registered trademark of SIG, Inc.Blu - rayDiscis a
trademark.ENERGY STAR is aregisteredU.S. mark. All othertrademarks
aretrademarksoftheir respective owners.
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