Sony VGN-SR290JVH/C User manual

VGN-SR290JVH/C
VAIO® SR Series Notebook PC
Serious power, uncompromising class
POWERFUL PC PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the performance of an Intel ® Pentium ® Dual - Core T3200 processor
(2.0GHz).
The VAIO ® SR notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows Vista ® Home Premium 64 - bit .
Thin, lightweight and durable magnesium alloy chassis weighs just over 4
pounds (with standard battery).
Built - in Wireless - N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed
and range .
SERIOUS SECURITY
A built - in biometric fingerprint scanner makes authentication and secure
access quick and easy –you only need your fingerprint.
An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant chip
enhances security by allowing you to control access on a specific
client/user basis.
G - Sensor™Shock Protection technology makes your data even less
vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built - in 3D acceleration sensor
detects a risky movement, the HDD - head will lock up to secure its position
and help protect the disc from scratching.
“SWITCH”YOUR PERSPECTIVE
Separate your business workspace from your personal workspace. VAIO ®
Switch mode keeps it organized and enables you to tailor your SR
notebook to the way you use your computer. A set of buttons above the
keyboard lets you set three distinct usage “personalities”, ormodes, to your
SR notebook.
Editing digital video or 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.
The powerful, portable and durable VAIO ® SR notebook features a
magnesium alloy casing, an Intel ® Pentium ® Dual - Core processor, long
battery life and a 13.3 ” LED backlit widescreen display with XBRITE - ECO™
LCD technology. Enjoy the ingenious "Switch" mode which allows you to
create different on - screen “ personalities ” for home, work and play.
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Last Updated: 05/06/2009
VGN-SR290JVH/C
VAIO® SR Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: Ultra - portable
ActionButtons: SwitchMode,WLAN/Bluetooth® on/off
PointingDevice: Electro - Statictouch pad
Security:BiometricFingerprintSensor
TrustedPlatform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2compliant
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,82keyswith2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built - in1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE ® camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel®Pentium® Dual - CoreProcessorT3200
Speed: 2.0GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 667MHz
L2Cache: 1MB
Memory
Type: DDR2SDRAM
Installed: 3GBPC2 - 6400(2GBx1+1GBx1)
Maximum:4GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: SerialATA
ImpactProtection: G - Sensor™ShockProtection - HardDiskDrive
Protection
Optical Drive
CDRead: 24xmax
CD - RWrite: 16xmax
CD - RWWrite: 10xmax
DVDRead: 8x max
DVD+RDLWrite: 4x max
DVD+RWrite: 8x max
DVD+RWWrite: 4x max
DVD - RDLWrite: 4x max
DVD - RWrite: 8x max
DVD - RAMRead: 5x max
DVD - RAMWrite: 5x max
DVD - RWWrite: 4x max
DVD± RW: Yes(read/write)(DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: OneMemoryStickPRO™ ( Standard/Duo)
mediaslot with MagicGate ® functionality
One ExpressCard ®/ 34media slot
OneSecureDigital(SD™memorycard) media slot
Audio
SoundSystem: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
ScreenSize: 13.3"
Resolution: 1280x800
XBRITE - ECO™ Technology: Yes
Technology: WXGA
BackLightTechnology: LED
Graphics
Processor: MobileIntel ®GraphicsMediaAccelerator 4500MHDwith
Intel® ClearVideoTechnology and Total Available Graphics Memory:
1340MB(max.)
Chipset: MobileIntel ® GM45Express Chipset
Inputs and Outputs
HeadphoneJack: 1
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
USBPort(s): 2(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
i.LINK ® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK ®connector(IEEE1394)
EthernetConnection(s): 1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX
EthernetSpeed: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90 Modem (RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel®WiFiLink5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedStereoA2DPBluetooth®
Technology
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS13A/B)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 2.0 - 6.0hours StandardCapacityBattery
3.0 - 7.5hours LargeCapacityBattery
PowerRequirements: 110W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: GenuineMicrosoft ® Windows Vista ®HomePremium
64 - bit
InternetServices: AOL®90 - DayRisk FreeTrial - NewUsersOnly
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeHome and Student 2007
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The VAIO ® SoftwareExperience: Clickto DiscEditor - DVDCreation
VAIO ®MovieStory - MovieCreation
VAIO ® MusicBox - PlaylistCreation
VAIO ® Mediaplus - MultimediaServer
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
Anti - Virus&RecoverySoftware: Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™
Trial Version
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
LimitedWarrantyTerm: 1yearlimitedwarranty .Seeactualwarranty
for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : MeetsSilverEPEAT™ Rating
RoHS ® : Compliant
Formore information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Regulation and Standard Compliance
EnergyStar® Compliant: 4.0
Dimensions
Weight: 4.23 lbs (withstandardbattery)
Measurements: 12.4"(W)x0.99 - 1.33"(H)x 9.2"(D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardCapacity Lithium - ionbattery(VGP - BPS13A/B)
ACAdapter
PowerCable
USBOptical Mouse in Black (VGP - UMS30/B)
VAIO ®ProtectiveCaseinBlack (VGP - CKSR1)
Optional Accessories
StickACAdapter(VGP - AC19V21)
USBPortReplicator(VGP - PRSR1)
AdditionalStandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS13A/B)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL13)
BluetoothLaser Mouse (VGP - BMS33/B)
Neoprene Case (VGP - AMC1)
NotebookBackpack (VGP - CCP4/L)
Color: ClassicSilver
UPCCode: 027242249455
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed willbereduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeans one billion bytes when referring toharddrivecapacity.
Accessiblecapacitymay vary. A portion of hard disk spaceis
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccess point. Some functionality may
requireInternetservices.
4.BroadbandInternetservicerequiredalongwiththirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription orother service fee.
5.Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ TrialVersion – Thistrial software
willworkforninety (90) days after you first use it. You willnotbeableto
usethesoftwareif you do not activate it as described thefirsttimeyou
usethesoftware.Youcan activate the software by Internet: Internet
servicechargesmay apply. If you want to keep usingthesoftware
afterthe90 - daytrialperiod, you must buy a subscription.Youcan
subscribeonlinebyfollowing the conversion instructions presented
during setup and paying the required fees.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measures are approximateand may vary.
8.Measuredatthenarrowest point
9.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlytodesignate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
10.Total Available Graphics Memory referstothe new Windows Vista ®
classificationof graphics memory, which varies dependingonthe
operatingcondition, version of device driverand system memory size.
11.Actualbatterylifemay vary based on product settings, usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
12.Seeactuallimitedwarranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)orwriteto Sony Electronics, 12451Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
13.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be availablefrom
theapplicable3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
suchsupport is determined by the aplicable software vendor.
14.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonlyfor 60 days after you first use it. Youwillnotbe able to use
thesoftwareifyoudont activate it as described the first time you use
thesoftware.Youcanactivate the software by Internet: Internet
servicechargesmay apply. If you want to keep usingthesoftware
afterthe60 - daytrialperiod,you must convert to theperpetual
version.Youcanconvertonline by following the conversion
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15.Aportionofthesystemmemoryover 3GB may not be available to
theoperatingsystem.
16.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
17.Compatibilityandperformancein a 64 bit environment may vary.
Checkwiththemanufacturerof your software or accessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
18.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/prevent Blu - rayDisc™ media
playback.For optimal performance, download all updatesfrom
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.(Onlyavailable on
applicable Blu - rayDisc™ models)
19.Video recording to Blu - rayDisc™ mediaisdoneinMPEG2andAVC
formats only. (Only available on applicable Blu - rayDisc™ models)
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20. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequality will vary.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions. This product is not
manufacturedtowork with any specific software, andSonydoesnot and
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 andspecificationsare
subjecttochange without notice. This product meetsthestandardsof the
InternationalEnergyStarProgramfor energy efficiency.
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