Sony VGN-FW490DEB User manual

VGN-FW490DEB
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Inspired by theater screens. Born from Sony ® HD technology.
DESKTOP PERFORMANCE AND CONVENIENCE
It all starts with a large 16.4”(diag) widescreen LCD, a full - size keyboard,
and an array of useful inputs/outputs. Add to this loads of RAM, ample
storage, Bluetooth ® technology and a webcam and you get desktop
power and convenience with the portability of a notebook.
WIDER LCD WORKSPACE FOR MULTI - TASKING
A great productivity tool, the VAIO ® FW notebook's extended widescreen
display lets you view two documents or web sites side - by - side without
tabbing back and forth. This convenient, time - saving feature typically
found in larger notebooks and desktops is further complemented by
XBRITE - ECO™LCD technology, which delivers crystal - clear picture quality—
even spreadsheets will look better!
MULTIMEDIA POWER
The FW notebook is ideal for those in the creative fields. The spacious 16.4"
widescreen display can easily accommodate multi - display design
programs, such as Adobe Photoshop (sold separately). An HDMI™output
(HDMI cable required and sold separately) allows you to output hi - def
content in full 1080p HD to compatible TVs or displays. And dedicated ATI
graphics will help power you through the most graphics - intensive media
today.
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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Last Updated: 06/30/2009
VGN-FW490DEB
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 P8800
Speed: 2.66GHz
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: 320GB
Speed: 7200rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Optical Drive
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/- RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD ± R/ ± RW/ ± R DL/-
RAM)
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:
1750MB (max.)
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Max. External Resolution via VGA: 2048 x 1536
Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™
ouput/cable: 1920 x 1080
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)
Bluetooth ® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)
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: 110W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft ® Windows
Vista® Business 64 -bit
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home
and Student 2007
VAIO® Multimedia Suite: 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
EPEAT™ : Silver
RoHS® : Compliant
ENERGY STAR® : 4.0
Dimensions
Weight: 6.7 lbs (with standard capacity 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
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V31)
USB Port Replicator (VGP- UPR1)
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Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC7)
Ladies Leather Tote (VGP- AML4)
Sport Messenger Bag (VGP- AMB10)
Bluetooth Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242775251
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansone billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. TB
meansonetrillionbyteswhenreferringtoharddrivecapacity.
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.Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ TrialVersion - Thistrialsoftware
willworkforninety(90)daysafteryoufirstuseit.Youwillnotbe able to
usethesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttime you
usethesoftware.Youcan activate the software byInternet:Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwant to keep using 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.LINKisa trademark 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 systemmemory size.
11.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),orwritetoSony Electronics, 12451GatewayBoulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
12.Forcertainthirdpartysoftwareapplications,Sonyprovidesfirstlevel
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 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonlyfor60daysafteryou first use it. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyou use
thesoftware.Youcanactivate the software byInternet:Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwant to keep using the software
afterthe60 - daytrialperiod,youmust convert totheperpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
14.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
15.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
16. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequality will vary.
17.BroadbandInternetservicerequired along with thirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription or other servicefee.
18.Compatibilityandperformancein a 64 bit environmentmayvary.
Checkwiththemanufacturerof your software or accessorytoensure
youhave the latest updates.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,thereareamultitudeofvarying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmakeanywarrantyor representation with respecttothe
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedhere.
Sonyherebydisclaimsanyrepresentations or warrantiesthatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoosetoconnectto it. While Sony representativesorSony
authorizeddealersmaybeableto assist you and may make
recommendations,theyareNOTauthorized to vary orwaivethis
disclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermineforthemselvesthesuitabilityand
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandevery particular
instance.Software titles pre - installedontheSonycomputeraresubject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddue to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyourlocalauthoritiesorthe
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2008SonyElectronicsInc.All rights reserved. Reproduction inwholeor
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony,i.LINK, VAIO, XBRITE -
ECO,Sonylogo,VAIOlogo,MOTIONEYE,HandycamandMemoryStick
PRO,MagicGatearetrademarksofSonyintheU.S.andinother
countries.Intel,CentrinoandCorearetrademarksoftheIntel
CorporationintheU.S.andin other countries. Microsoft and Windows
VistaareregisteredtrademarksoftheMicrosoftCorporationintheU.S.
andinothercountries.BluetoothandtheBluetoothLogoareregestered
trademarksofSIG,Inc.DolbyisaregisteredtrademarkofDolby
Laboratories.ENERGY STAR and its logo are trademarks. Blu - rayDiscand
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respectiveowners.
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