Sony VGN-FW480J User manual

VGN-FW480J/T
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Broaden your HD horizons
POWERFUL PC PERFORMACE
Intel ® Core™2 Duo P7350 processor (2.0GHz ) with Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor
technology and 6GB of pre - installed system memory.
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 .
BORN FROM SONY ® HD TECHNOLOGY.
Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again with an extra - wide,
theater inspired 16.4 ” display.
XBRITE - ECO ™is a pristine technology that offers razor - sharp details and crisp, bold
colors.
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 Blu - ray Disc™movies in crystal -
clear resolution as well as playback and record CDs and DVDs.
An HDMI™output provides single - cable full 1080HD connectivity (audio and video) to a
compatible HDTV (required HDMI cable sold separately) .
ATI Mobility Radeon™4650HD Graphics with 512MB video memory.
MULTIMEDIA FEATURES
Now there's a fast, easy way to produce your own high - quality home movies and
slideshows. Sony's VAIO ® Movie Story software breaks complex movie production into
three simple steps, freeing you from tedious hours spent mastering difficult and
expensive video editing software.
VAIO ® MusicBox offers a fun and new way to enjoy music - based on your mood. Just
turn it loose on your stored music and VAIO MusicBox will quickly categorize your
collection based on mood.
Easily import and burn your personal videos to DVD with Sony ’ s Click to Disc software. Or,
take it a step further and edit your personal movies with Click to Disc Editor software.
VAIO Media plus lets you wirelessly stream the entertainment stored on your VAIO PC
(music, photo, and videos) throughout your home network.
ENDLESS FEATURES
Store your favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished family photos on
the roomy 400GB 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.
Featuring an extra - wide 16.4 ” XBRITE - ECO™LCD display. Great for viewing
Blu - ray Disc™movies or two web sites side - by - side. Minimizes those
annoying black bars you see when playing widescreen movies. Powered
by the energy - efficient and super - powerful 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: 09/04/2009
VGN-FW480J/T
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 - static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,86keyswith2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built - inMOTIONEYE® camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™2DuoprocessorP7350
Speed: 2.0GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 1066MHz
L2Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino® 2processor technology
Memory
Installed: 6GBPC2 - 6400(4GBx1)+(2GBx1)
Maximum:8GB
Type/Speed: DDR2SDRAM/800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 400GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Type: SerialATA
Optical Drive
BD - RDLRead: 2x max
BD - RRead: 4x max
BD - REDL Read: 2x max
BD - RERead: 2x max
BD - ROMRead: 4x max
Blu - rayDisc™ Support: ReadOnly (BD - ROM)
CDSupport: Read/Write(CD/ - R/ - RW)
DVDSupport: Read/Write(DVD±R/±RW/±RDL/ - RAM)
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: OneMemoryStickPRO™ ( Standard/Duo)
mediaslot with MagicGate ® functionality
One ExpressCard ®/ 34media slot
OneSecureDigital(SDmemory card) media slot
Audio
SoundSystem: DolbySoundRoom® Audio
Display
ScreenSize: 16.4"
Resolution: 1600x900
XBRITE - ECO™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: ATIMobility Radeon ™ HD4650withTotalAvailable Graphics
Memoryof3820MB(max.)
VideoRAM: 512MBdedicated Video RAM
Chipset: MobileIntel ®PM45ExpressChipset
Max.ExternalResolutionvia VGA: 2048x1536
Max.External Display Resolution via HDMI ™ : 1920x1080
Inputs and Outputs
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
HDMI™ Output: 1
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS13/B)
EstimatedBatteryLife: Upto 4.0 hours StandardCapacityBattery
Upto 6.0 hours LargeCapacityBattery
PowerRequirements: 110W+10%
Wireless/Networking
EthernetProtocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T (Gigabit)
EthernetSpeed: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
Wi - Fi: Intel®WiFiLink5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedStereoA2DPBluetooth® Technology
(2.1+EDR)
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90 Modem (RJ - 11)
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Software
OperatingSystem: GenuineMicrosoft ® Windows Vista ®HomePremium
64 - bit
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeHome and Student 2007
The VAIO ® SoftwareExperience: VAIO ®StartupAssistant
VAIO ®Care
VAIO ® MultimediaSuite: 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: NortonInternetSecurity™200930 - DayTrial Offer
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7 .
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
LimitedWarrantyTerm: 1yearlimitedwarranty .Seeactual limited
warrantyfor details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : Silver
RoHS ® : Compliant
ENERGYSTAR® : 5.0
Dimensions
Weight: 6.9 lbs (withstandard capacity battery)
Measurements: 15.1"(W)x1.14 - 1.46"(H)x 10.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardLithium - ionbattery(VGP - BPS13/B)
ACAdapter
PowerCable
Optional Accessories
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL13)
AdditionalStandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS13A/B)
StickACAdapter(VGP - AC19V30)
ACAdapter(VGP - AC19V31)
Neoprene Case (VGP - AMC7)
Classic Messenger Bag (VGP - AMB10/R)
Bluetooth® LaserMouse (VGP - BMS33/B)
DeluxeMessenger Bag (VGP - AMB11/L)
Urban Messenger Bag (VGP - AMB12)
Color: ChocolateBrown
UPCCode: 027242772663
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.
Accessiblecapacitymay vary. A portion of hard disk spaceis
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccess point. Some functionality may
requireInternetservices.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.Non - metricweights and measures are approximateand mayvary.
6.Measured at the narrowest point.
7.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlyto designate thata product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
8.Actualbatterylife may vary based on product settings, usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
9.Seeactuallimited warranty 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
10.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.
11.60 - 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.
12.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
13.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryrefersto the new Windows Vista
classificationof graphics memory, which varies dependingon the
operatingcondition, version of device driverand systemmemory size.
14.Compatibilityandperformancein a 64 bit environment may vary.
Checkwiththemanufacturerof your software or accessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
15.NortonInternetSecurity™200930 - day subscription is pre - installed
onyourSonyVAIOPC.Youneed to activate the software for the
producttowork.Youcanactivate in the Sony VAIO Startup Assistant
orbydoubleclickingthe Norton Internet Security icon on your
desktop.Afteryour30 - daysarefinished, buy Norton InternetSecurity
tocontinue to be protected fromviruses, hackersand identifytheft.
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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.
18.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/prevent Blu - rayDisc™ media
playback.For optimal performance, download all updatesfrom
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,thereareamultitude of varying
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
beregulateddueto environmental considerations. This product meets
EnergyStarguidelines for energy efficiency. For disposal or recycling
information,pleasecontactyourlocalauthoritiesortheElectronic
Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2009SonyElectronicsInc.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission isprohibited. Sony,i.LINK, VAIO,XBRITE -
ECO,Sonylogo,HDNAlogo,VAIO logo, MOTION EYE, Memory Stick PRO
andMagicGateare trademarks of Sony in the U.S.and in other countries.
Intel,CentrinoandCorearetrademarks of the Intel Corporation in the
U.S.andin other countries. Microsoft and Windows Vistaare registered
trademarksoftheMicrosoftCorporationintheU.S. and in other
countries.BluetoothandtheBluetoothlogoareregisteredtrademarksof
SIG,Inc. Dolby is aregistered trademarkof DolbyLaboratories.TheBlu - ray
Discandit'slogoare trademarks. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and
NortonInternetSecurityare trademarks or registered trademarksof
SymantecCorporationor its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries.The
EnergyStarmarkisaregisteredU.S. marks. Energy Star is a registered
markownedbytheU.S.government. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI
LicensingLLC.Allothertrademarks are trademarks of their respective
owners.
Printed03/09.