Sony VGN-S480 User manual

High-Powered Mobile Performance.
REMARKABLY SLIM AND LIGHTWEIGHT TOOL FOR THE MOBILE USER.
At 4.2lbs and 1.4” thin, the VAIO® S Series delivers superior performance within an incredibly
slim, lightweight design. Built-in wireless LAN keeps you easily connected.3And, the sleek,
modern styling and durable magnesium casing project a professional, sophisticated image when
you’re on the road.
GENEROUS WORKSPACE.
The VAIO® S Notebook was designed to be highly mobile, while also providing a generous
workspace. The 13.3” widescreen display lets you view more of your content with less need for
scrolling. And, the spacious keyboard is comfortable and easy-to-use.
SUPERIOR NOTEBOOK TECHNOLOGIES.
The VAIO® S Notebook delivers superior performance for demanding business applications.
Robust features include: 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive (configurable up to 100GB2), DDR2
memory (configurable up to 2GB), 553MHz front-size bus, Intel® Pentium® M processor and
915 chipset, optional nVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 6200 graphics chip with Turbo Cache™
technology, integrated DVD±RW drive4or CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive, Memory Stick
PRO™ and Memory Stick Duo™ media slot5, built-in wireless LAN3and optional Bluetooth®
technology11 . Choose from multiple configuration options to meet your growing business
demands and maintain your optimal productivity while you’re on the road.
DIGITAL CONTENT PRODUCTION
With Sony’s original multimedia software, you have the power to easily create, customize and
distribute impactful presentations, videos and training materials. And, with superior performance,
integrated wireless LAN3, and the DVD±RW drive4or CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive
configuration options, the VAIO® S Notebook lets you easily manage your digital content from
the road.
Incredibly slim and lightweight with a generous workspace, built-in
wireless LAN3and a sleek, durable magnesium case, the VAIO® S
Notebook is designed to be highly mobile. Robust features, including a
5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive, DDR2 memory, 553MHz front-size bus
and Intel® 915 chipset, enable optimal productivity on the road.
VGN-S480 BTO Series
VAIO® S Series Notebook

Hardware
Processor (Configurable)
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 770(2.13GHz1, 2MB L2 cache),
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 760(2GHz1, 2MB L2 cache),
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740(1.73GHz1, 2MB L2 cache),
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 730(1.60GHz1, 2MB L2 cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
533MHz
Chipset (Configurable)
Intel® 915PM or Intel® 915GM
LCD (Configurable)
13.3" WXGA display (1280x800) with XBRITE™ or 13.3" WXGA
display (1280x800)
Integrated Wireless WAN
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection (802.11b/g)3
Hard Drive (Configurable)
100GB25400rpm Serial ATA, 80GB25400rpm Serial ATA, 60GB2
5400rpm Serial ATA, 40GB25400rpm Serial ATA
Memory (Configurable)
1GB (1GBx1), 512MB (512MBx1), 256MB(256MBx1)
PC-3200 400MHz DDR2 (Expandable up to 2GB)
Graphics (Configurable)
NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 6200 with TurboCache™ supporting
128MB (with Intel® 915PM chipset) or Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 900 (with Intel® 915GM chipset)
(NVIDIA® TurboCache™ technology combines the size and
bandwidth of video memory and dynamically available system
memory for optimal system performance.)
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Optical Drive (Configurable)
DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW Drive4
DVD+R DL Write (2.4x MAX)
DVD+R Write (4x MAX), DVD+RW Write (2.4x MAX)
DVD-R Write (4x MAX), DVD-RW Write (2x MAX)
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
DVD Read (8x MAX); CD Read (24x MAX)
or
CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
DVD Read (8x MAX); CD Read (24x MAX)
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with RJ-11 interface
Ethernet
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Audio
Windows® sound system compatible with Built-in stereo speakers
Audio Interface
Monaural mini microphone jack, Stereo mini Headphone jack
Memory Stick® Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ media5
PC Card Slots
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
Other Interfaces
One 4pin i.LINK®6connector(IEEE 1394), 2 USB 2.0 ports, port
replicator connector
Optional Port Replicator
3 USB 2.0 ports, Monitor (VGA) port, Printer port, DC in, RJ-45
Ethernet, DVI-D
Optional Floppy Drive
External 1.44 MB, 3.5” USB floppy drive (VGP-UFD1)
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard
QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 18.05mm pitch
Action Buttons
S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless LAN on/off
Power Requirements
105W+10%
Battery
Standard lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2)
Estimated Battery Life
1.5-3.0 hours7(Standard Battery) or 2.25-4.5 hours7(Large
Capacity Battery)
Weight
4.3 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)
Dimensions
12.3”(W) x 1.18”-1.39”(H) x 8.85”(D)
Color
Black
Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion battery
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Power cord
Optional Accessories
Additional Battery (VGP-BPS2)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRS2)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC11A)
Slim Carrying Case (PCGA-CCB2)
Notebook Briefase (PCGA-CCV)
Notebook Backpack (PCGA-CCP3)
Neoprene notebook and AC adapter cases (VGP-AMC1)
Wireless optical mouse (PCGA-WMS5/S)
USB Mobile Mouse- Black (PCGA-UMS3/B)
USB Mobile Mouse- Silver (PCGA-UMS3/S)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)8
External Floppy Disk Drive (VGP-UFD1)
Software
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows XP Pro with Service Pack 2
Sony Original Software
Only available on DVD±RW drive option
VAIO Zone™ with WinDVD®
Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation
DVGate Plus™ - Digital Video
SonicStage® - Digital Music
PictureGear Studio™ - Digital Photo
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
Other Software Applications
InterVideo® WinDVD®
Intuit Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken users
may require upgrade.)
Microsoft® Works 8.0
Sonic Record Now!® 7 (with DVD±RW drive option only)
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software
Norton® Internet Security™ 90-Day Subscription
Intermute™ SpySubtract™ 30-Day Trial
VAIO® Update software
VAIO® Recovery Wizard software
VAIO® Control Center
Internet Services
America Online® 180-Day Trial - New Users Only
Optional Software
Sony® SonicStage® Mastering Studio
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 3.0
Adobe® Premiere® Standard or Pro
Microsoft® Office® 2003 60-Day Trial (Small Business Edition)
Microsoft® Office 2003 (Basic, Small Business or Professional
Edition)
Service and Warranty
Limited Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty9
Telephone Support
1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24-hours,
7-days-a-week10 .
Online and Email Support
Support available from http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain
operating conditions.
2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved
as a recovery partition.
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold separately. Internet
con-nection may require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media. Does not support
MagicGate™ functionality.
6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector
may not communicate with each other.
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
8. Does not support Memory Stick® media and Memory Stick PRO™ media
using the MagicGate™ function. Supports memory cards with capacities
up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V SmartMedia media or the ID function
of SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not support the SD Memory Card
media copyright prtection function. This adapter has been tested with
only Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media. Sony® branded
Memory Stick PRO™ media is recommended for use with this adapter.
9. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’s warranty,
please visitwww.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972
(888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard,
Fort Myers, FL 33913.
10. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the
applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such
support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and
therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and
add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured
to operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make
any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this
product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on
hardware options except those mentioned in this document. Sony
hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is
compatible with any combination of products you may choose to
connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be
able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT
authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine
for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and
software in each and every particular instance. Software titles
pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change
without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Preinstalled
software may not be identical to retail versions or have all
documentation. This product meets the standards of the International
Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications
are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole
or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK,
SonicStage, Memory Stick, XBRITE, Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate,
DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, Picture Gear Studio, Like No Other and VAIO
are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks,
and Centrino is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and
Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 06/05.
VAIO® S Series Notebook
VGN-S480 BTO Series
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Last Updated 2005-06-16