Sony VGN-FZ190E User manual

VGN-FZ190 CTO Series
VAIO®FZSeriesNotebookPC
TheVAIOFZisa15.4”entertainmentPCinthebodyofan
incrediblythin-and-lightnotebook
MORE DISPLAY FOR YOUR DOLLAR
Thethin-and-lightVAIO ® FZnotebookpacksbigpowerandevenbigger
entertainmentintoasmall,portablepackage.Thisunique5.75pound PC
combinesallthebenefitsofa15.4”widescreendisplay withthedimensions
or“footprint”ofamuchsmallernotebook.TheVAIOFZisdesignedto
maximizeLCDspacewithadvancedspace-savingengineeringtechniques
implementedthroughoutthechassis,includingareconfiguredbatteryand
motherboarddesign.Theresultisabrilliant,15.4”widescreendisplay inthe
bodyofaportable,thin-and-lightnotebook.
A/V INSTANT MODE
Imaginehavingtheabilitytoenjoyyourentertainmentonyournotebook
withouteverbootingup.TheVAIO ® FZnotebookwithA/VInstantMode
letsyoukickoffyourentertainmentwithasinglepushofabutton.Go
straighttowatchingamovie,playingmusic,orviewingphotoswithoutever
booting-uptheoperatingsystem,therebyconservingasignificantamount
ofbatterylife.Convenient,built-inA/V*controlbuttonsalsoletyouplay,
pause,rewind,stop,ejectandcontrolvolumeallwithone-touchease.
ELEGANCE AND SOPHISTICATION
Withsubtlesophisticationandundeniableelegance,thelightweightVAIO ®
FZnotebookiscraftedwithanaesthetictouchandcarefulattentionto
detail.FromitsexcitingentertainmentfunctionstoitsbrilliantXBRITE-
ECO™orXBRITEHiColor™display,theVAIOFZisabeautifullydesigned,thin-
and-lightmobileentertainmentcenter.
TheVAIO® FZisathin - and -lightentertainmentnotebookfeaturinga
15.4 ” widescreenLCD withXBRITE- ECO ™orXBRITEHiColor™
technologyandembeddedA/Vcontrolsfor one touch accesstoyour
music,moviesandpictures. With abuilt - incameraandmicrophone for
videomessaging andCD/DVDand optional Blu - Rayburner ,this
lightning -fast,super- powerfulPCisslim,lightweight,andpackedwith
entertainmentfeatures.
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SonyElectronicsInc. • 16530ViaEsprillo • SanDiego,CA92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
LastUpdated:05/21/2007
VGN-FZ190 CTO Series
VAIO®FZSeriesNotebookPC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: Portable
ActionButtons: S1,(programmable), Volume,AVMode ,
Play/Pause,and Stop
PointingDevice: Electro - Statictouch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,82keyswith2mmstrokeand19.05mmpitch
Camera: Built - incamera andmicrophone
Processor
Type: Intel ® Core ™ 2DuoProcessorT7700(Configuration1)
Intel ® Core ™ 2DuoProcessorT7500(Configuration2)
Intel ® Core ™ 2Duo ProcessorT7300(Configuration3) or
Intel ® Core ™ 2DuoProcessorT7100(Configuration4)
Speed: 2.4GHz (Configuration1), 2.2GHz (Configuration2), 2GHz
(Configuration3), or1.8GHz (Configuration4)
FrontSideBusSpeed: 800MHz
L2Cache: 4MBAdvanced SmartCache(forConfigurations1 - 3)
2MB(for Configurations4)
Technology:Intel ® Centrino ® DuoprocessorTechnology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 4GBPC2 - 5300(2GBx2),2GB PC2 - 5300(1GBx2),1GB PC2 -
5300(1GBx1),or1GB PC2 - 5300(512MBx2)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 667MHz
HardDrive
Capacity: 250GB (Configuration1), 200GB (Configuration2),160GB
(Configuration3), 120GB (Configuration4),100GB (Configuration
5),or 80GB (Configuration6)
Speed: 4200rpm(Configuration 1 - 2)or 5400rpm(Configuration3 - 6)
Interface: SerialATA
OpticalDrive#1
DVD+RDLWrite: 4xmax.
DVD+RWrite: 8xmax.
DVD+RWWrite: 8xmax.
DVD-RWrite: 8xmax.
DVD-RWWrite: 6xmax.
CD -RWrite: 24xmax.
CD -RWWrite: 16xmax.
DVD±RW:Yes (DVD ± RDL/DVD ± RW/DVD - RAM)
CDRead: 24xmax.
DVDRead: 8xmax.
DVD-RAMWrite: 5xmax.
DVD-RDLWrite: 4xmax.
BD-RRead: 2xmax.(Blu -rayDisc ™ only)
BD-RWrite: 2xmax.(Blu -rayDisc ™ only)
BD-REWrite: 2xmax.(Blu -rayDisc ™ only)
BD-ROMRead: 2xmax.(Blu -rayDisc ™ only)
BD-RERead: 2xmax.(Blu -rayDisc ™ only)
BD-RDLRead: 1.6xmax.(Blu -rayDisc ™ only)
BD-RDLWrite: 1xmax.(Blu -rayDisc ™ only)
DVD-RAMRead: 5xmax.
Blu-RayDisc™ Support: Optional (Canonlybeconfiguredwith
selectPChardwareoptions)
BD-REDLRead: 1.6xmax.(Blu -rayDisc ™ only)
BD-REDLWrite: 1xmax.(Blu -rayDisc ™ only)
ExpansionSlots
MultimediaCardReader: OneMemoryStickDuo ™ mediawith
MagicGate ® functionality
OneExpressCard ™ / 34Slot
OneSecureDigitalMedia(SD)
Audio
SoundSystem: Sony ® SoundReality ™ - AudioEnhancer
Display
ScreenorDisplayTechnology: WXGALCD
ScreenSize: 15.4 ”
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9
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14
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Resolution:1280x800
XBRITE- HiColor ™Technology: Optional
XBRITE- ECO ™Technology: Optional
Graphics
Processor:MobileIntel ® GraphicsMediaAcceleratorX3100 or
NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 8400MGTGPU
VideoRAM: 251MBTotalAvailableGraphicsMemory ifMobile
Intel ® GraphicsMediaAcceleratorX3100and1GBramis
selected.
358MBTotalAvailableGraphicsMemory ifMobileIntel ®
GraphicsMediaAcceleratorX3100andover2GBramisselected
383MBTotalAvailableGraphicsMemory ifNVIDIA ® GeForce ®
8400MGTGPUand1GBramisselected.
895MBTotalAvailableGraphicsMemory ifNVIDIA ® GeForce ®
8400MGTGPUandover2GBramisselected.
Chipset:Intel ® 965GM
Interface: VGAand S - VideoOutwithSmartDisplaySensor
InputsandOutputs
EthernetPort: 1
HDMI ™ConnectionOutput(s): 1(onlyavailablewithNVIDIA ®
GeForce ® 8400MGTGPU)
HeadphoneJack: 1
MemoryStick ® MediaSlot: 1
ModemJack: 1
SecureDigitalSlot: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
S -VideoOutput(s): 1
USBPort(s): 3(2.0compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC -In:1
ExpressCard ™ Slot: 1type/34
i.LINK ® Connection: 1(4 - pin)interface
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
EthernetSpeed: 10Base -T/100Base- TX
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90Modem(RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel ® PRO/Wireless4965AGNNetworkConnection
(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedBluetooth ® Technology
Power
BatteryType: StandardLithium - ionBattery (VGP - BPS2B)orLarge
CapacityLithium - ionBattery (VGP - BPL8)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 2to5hrs StandardCapacity Battery
3.5to8hrs LargeCapacityBattery
PowerRequirements: 110W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: WindowsVista ™ HomePremium,Windows
Vista ™ Business,orWindowsVista ™ Ultimate
InternetServices: AOL ® 90-DayRiskFreeTrial -NewUsersOnly
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft ® Works8.5
60- DayTrialVersionofMicrosoft ® Office2007
Sony ® OriginalSoftware: ClicktoDVD ® - DVDCreation,
LocationFree ® Player
*PleaseaccessVAIO ® Helpand SupportfromyourPCfora
completelistofsoftwareapplicationsandtrials.
SecurityandAnti-VirusSoftware: Norton ® InternetSecurity ™
200760- Daytrialwithspyware protection
ServiceandWarrantyInformation
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll- freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7
LimitedWarrantyand OnsiteService: 1YearLimitedWarranty
withOnsiteService
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailablefrom
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight:5.75lbs.
Measurements: 14"(W)x0.98 - 1.4"(H)x10.02"(D)
SuppliedAccessories
StandardLithium - ionbattery (VGP - BPS8)orLargeCapacityLithium -
ionBattery (VGP - BPL8)
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7
3
16
6
6
10
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12
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ACadapter(VGP - AC19V19)
PowerCord
OptionalAccessories
LargeCapacityLithium - ionBattery (VGP - BPL8)
ACAdapter (VGP - AC19V10)
StickAC Adapter(VGP - AC19V21)
USBLaserMouse(VGP - UMS55/B)
USBLaserMouse(VGP - UMS55/S)
NeopreneNotebook and ACAdapterCase(VGP - AMC3)
All- in - one2.1 ChannelSpeaker(VGP - SP100)
SportBackpack (VGP - CCP4/L)
UrbanMessenger Bag(VGP - AML2)
Color: Silverw/WhiteKeyboard,Sliverw/BlackKeyboard
1.Non - metricweights andmeasures areapproximate andmay vary.
2.Viewable areameasured diagonally.
3.Requires 802.11ncompatible access point. Some functionality may
requireInternet services,which mayrequire afee.
4.DVD media/formatsare notuniversally compatible.
5.Broadband internetservice required along with third party services
whichmay requirea subscriptionor otherservice fee.
6.Actual batterylife will vary based on product settings, usage patterns,
batteryand environmentalconditions.
7.i.LINK isa trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsan IEEE1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector
maynot communicatewith eachother.
8.GHz denotesmicroprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affectapplication performance.CPU speed will be reduced under
certainoperating conditions.
9.GB meansone billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacity mayvary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as
arecovery partition.
10.The MicrosoftOffice 200760 - DayTrial software is intended for
evaluationpurposes only.This trial software is installed on your system
andyou mustactivate the software before you can use it. Product
activationprocedures willbe detailed during initial launch of the
software;activation requiresInternet access. This software has an
expirationdate of60 days from date of first use, at which time the
softwarewill operateunder reduced - functionalitymode, limitingend -
useoptions andoperations.
11.Total AvailableGraphics Memoryrefers tothe newWindows Vista™
classificationof graphicsmemory, which is the total of Dedicated Video
Memory,System VideoMemory and Shared System Memory. Shared
SystemMemory variesdepending on the operating condition and
systemmemory size.
12.When available,Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its
limitedwarranty obligations.Any such services are subject to the terms
andconditions ofthe limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for
details.Onsite Servicewill beprovided viathird - partytechnician to be
dispatchedas neededfollowing phone - basedtroubleshooting. Some
repairsmay beaccomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not
beavailable inall locations.
13.For certainthird party software applications, Sony provides first level
PhoneSupport. Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable 3rdparty vendor. Availability and schedule for any such
supportis determinedby theapplicable softwarevendor.
14.As withother optical media devices, circumstances may limit
compatibilityor preventBlu - rayDisc ™mediaplayback. VAIO computers
maynot supportmovie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC
orVC1 formatsat highbit rates.
15.A/V InstantMode notavailable withBluray option.
16.Use ofthis Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as
notall Bluetoothdevices arecompatible.
17.A portionof the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the
operatingsystem.
ComputerInterface: Thecomputer industry lacks standards, and therefore,
thereare amultitude ofvarying softwarepackages andadd - onhardware
options.This personalcomputer is not manufactured to operate any
specificsoftware, andSony does not and cannot make any warranty or
representationwith respectto the performance of this product with any
particularsoftware packagesand/or non - Sonyadd - onhardware options
exceptthose mentionedin this document. Sony hereby disclaims any
representationsor warrantythat this product is compatible with any
combinationof productsyou may choose to connect. While Sony
representativesor Sonyauthorized dealers may be able to assist you and
maymake recommendations,they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this
disclaimer.Purchasers mustdetermine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityof thehardware and software in each and every particular
instance.Software titlespre - installedon the Sony Notebook Computer are
subjectto changewithout notice.Simulated graphicshown ondisplay. Pre -
installedsoftware maynot be identical to retail versions or have all
documentation.This productmeets the standards of the International
EnergyStar Programfor energy efficiency. Features and specifications
aresubject tochange withoutnotice.
©2007 SonyElectronics Inc.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
partwithout writtenpermission is prohibited. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO,
XBRITE - ECOlogo, MemoryStick, Sound Reality, i.LINK and Click to DVD logo
aretrademarks ofSony. Microsoft, ReadyBoost and Windows Vista are
trademarksof MicrosoftCorporation. Intel Centrino and Core are
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theirrespective owners.
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