Sony VGN-NS215N - VAIO NS Series User manual

VGN-NS215N/S
VAIO® NS Notebook PC
Everyday computing delivered in style
EVERYDAY PC PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the performance of an Intel ® Core™2 Duo T6570 processor
(2.10GHz ) with 2GB of pre - installed memory.
The VAIO ® NS notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows Vista ® Business 32 - bit.
Work and play online from almost anywhere within your home or office
using 802.11a/b/g/n integrated wireless LAN technology .
Store your cherished digital family photos, school projects and important
documents on the 160GB (5400rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive .
MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT
A 15.4" widescreen display, with XBRITE - ECO™LCD technology, delivers
razor - sharp details and bold colors while preserving precious battery power.
Editing digital video and images 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.
Communicate with family, friends and colleagues using the built - in
webcam .
STYLISH YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN
Clean lines, textured exterior, a rich Granite Silver color and an aesthetic
yet functional design give this notebook a very contemporary look and
feel.
Connect to useful peripherals with 4 conveniently located USB ports.
The 15.4 ” VAIO ® NS notebook exemplifies contemporary style in an easy -
to - handle mobile PC. With such great performance features as an
available Intel ® Core™2 Duo processor, and 2GB of RAM, the VAIO ® NS
notebook is a great PC for all your day - to - day computing and
entertainment endeavors.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 03/06/2009
VGN-NS215N/S
VAIO® NS Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: AV Mode, Mute
Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T6570
Speed: 2.10GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz
L2 Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® processor
technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 3GB PC2-6400 (2GB+1GB)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 160GB
Speed: 5400rpm
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™ ( Standard/Duo) media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard ® / media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media
slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size: 15.4"
Resolution: 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video
Technology. Total Available Graphics Memory:
1340MB (max.)
Chipset: Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Inputs and Outputs
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
USB Port(s): 4 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC- In: 1
i.LINK ® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector
(IEEE 1394)
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
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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-
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Wireless LAN: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN
(802.11a/b/g/n)
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS13/B)
Estimated Battery Life: 1.5- 4.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
2.0- 5.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 95W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft ® Windows
Vista® Business 32 -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
For more information:
www.sony.com/vaioeco
Dimensions
Weight: 6.4 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements: 14.18"(W) x 1.24-1.5"(H) x
10.63"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-
BPS13/B)
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS13A/B)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)
USB Optical Mouse(VGP- UMS55/W)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case
(VGP-AMC3)
Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)
Sport Backpack (VGP-CCP4/L)
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Color: Granite Silver
UPC Code: 27242758544
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.
4.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial software will
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudon'tactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyouuse
thesoftware.You can activate thesoftwarebyInternet:Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrialperiod, you mustconverttotheperpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
5.Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ TrialVersion – Thistrialsoftware
willworkforninety(90)daysafteryoufirstuseit.Youwillnotbeableto
usethesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyou
usethesoftware. You can activatethesoftwarebyInternet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing 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.LINKisatrademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproducts with an i.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
10.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryreferstothenewWindows Vista
classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and system memory size.
11.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
12.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)orwrite to SonyElectronics,12451Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
13.Forcertainthirdpartysoftwareapplications,Sonyprovidesfirstlevel
phonesupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
suchsupport is determined by the aplicable software vendor.
14.Aportionof the system memory over3GBmaynotbeavailable to
theoperatingsystem.
15.BroadbandInternet service required alongwiththirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription or other service fee.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,therearea multitude of varying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmakeany warranty or representationwithrespecttothe
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedhere.
Sonyherebydisclaims any representationsorwarrantiesthatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychooseto connect to it.WhileSonyrepresentativesor Sony
authorizeddealersmaybeabletoassist you and may make
recommendations,theyare NOT authorized tovaryorwaivethis
disclaimer.Purchasersmustdeterminefor themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandeveryparticular
instance.Softwaretitles pre - installedontheSony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddueto environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyourlocalauthoritiesor the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
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