Sony VGN-SZ220 User manual

VGN-SZ220/B
VAIO®SZ Series Notebook PC
An inspiring fusion of mobility, power and style.
CUTTING-EDGE PERFORMANCE
The sleekly designed, lightweight VAIO® SZ Notebook optimizes mobility while offering
superior performance on every front, starting with its use of Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile
technology for advanced multi-tasking potential. It also boasts hardware solutions that will
power you through your most demanding tasks, including a super-fast 5400rpm Serial ATA
hard drive and advanced DDR2 memory for ultra high-speed computing.
PREMIUM PORTABILITY
The VAIO® SZ Notebook delivers intelligent mobile design while placing a priority on usability
and performance. This slim, lightweight PC measures a mere 1" thin , with a superb 13.3"
widescreen display with XBRITE™LCD technology, long battery life and a generous,
comfortable keyboard.
UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE FEATURES
Exclusive to VAIO® PCs, the revolutionary Hybrid Graphic System lets you set you switch
between an internal graphics chip for optimal power consumption and an external graphics
chip for even more robust performance. In addition to PC card support, it supports
ExpressCard™, an emerging standard in smaller, faster PC card solutions, making it ideal for
transfers of video and large files.
MESSAGING
Measuring merely 1" thin , yet boasting a 13.3" widescreen display with XBRITE™
technology, making it ideal for your mobile needs.
It's packed with features including Hybrid Graphic System which let you switch from internal
graphics for battery efficiency and external graphics for robust performance.
Integrated camera with zoom utility and microphone lets your easily chat and video mail
with family, friends or business associates.
Wireless freedom is yours with integrated Wireless WAN , 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN and
integrated Bluetooth® technology .
Ensure that your investment and data are safe with advanced security features like biometric
fingerprint sensor and G-Sensor™shock protection.
Create your own DVDs and CDs with DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive .
The slim, lightweight VAIO® SZ Notebook delivers an inspiring blend
of mobile design, cutting -edge performance, and contemporary style.
With a 13.3" widescreen display , integrated wireless WAN
technology, Intel® Centrino ® Duo mobile technology, revolutionary
Hybrid Graphic System and more, you can work faster and play longer.
The VAIO®SZ Notebook is a “ Windows Vista™ Capable ” PC.
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SonyElectronicsInc. • 16530Via Esprillo • SanDiego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 05/03/2006
VGN-SZ220/B
VAIO®SZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Ultra Portable
ActionButtons: S1, S2 (programmable) and WLAN/BT RF On/Off
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
PointingDevice: Electro - Static touch pad
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Hardware
Camera: Built - in Camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel ® Core ™ Duo Processor T2400
Speed: 1.83GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz
L2Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel ® Centrino ® Duo Mobile Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 1GB (PC2 - 4200)
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 120GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Impact Protection: G- Sensor ™ Shock Protection -Hard Disk Drive
Protection
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 2.4x max.
DVD+RWrite: 8x max.
DVD+RWWrite: 4x max.
DVD-RWrite: 8x max.
DVD-RWWrite: 4x max.
CD -RWrite: 24x max.
CD -RWWrite: 16x max.
DVD±RW: Yes
CD Read: 24x max.
DVDRead: 8x max.
DVD-R DL Write: 2x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Supports Memory Stick DUO ™ media with
MagicGate ® functionality
One ExpressCard ™ / 34 Slot 5- in - 1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP -
MCA20) supporting Memory Stick ® , Memory Stick PRO ™ , Secure
Digital, xD- Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
Audio
SoundSystem: Sony ® Sound Reality ™ - Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology: WXGA
ScreenSize: 13.3 ”
Resolution: 1280x800
XBRITE™LCDTechnology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA ® GeForce ™ Go 7400 and Intel ® GraphicsMedia
Accelerator 950
VideoRAM: 128MB (NVIDIA ® GeForce ™ Go 7400) and 128MB
dynamically allocated shared (RAM/Video) memory (Intel ®
Graphics Media Accelerator 950)
Technology: Hybrid Graphic System, TurboCache ™
Chipset: Intel ® 945GM
Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
Headphone Jack: 1
i.LINK ® Interface: 1 (4pin) i.LINK ® connector (IEEE 1394)
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Memory Stick ® Media Slot: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s): 1
USBPort(s): 2 (2.0 ports)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC -In: 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ - 45)
Ethernet Speed: 10Base -T/100Base- TX
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel ® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g)
WirelessWAN: Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) accessing
Cingular Wireless National EDGE Network with SmartWi ™
technology (Wireless WAN and Wireless LAN radio do not
transmit simultaneously)
Bluetooth ® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth ® Technology
Power
Battery Type: Lithium - ion Battery (VGP - BPS2C)
Estimated Battery Life: 2.5 - 6.0 hours (Standard Battery)
PowerRequirements: 105W+10%
Software
Operating System: Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Edition with
Service Pack 2
InternetServices: America Online ® 180-DayTrial -New Users
Only
Anti- Virus and Recovery Software: Norton ® Internet Security ™ 60-
Day Subscription
TrendMicro ™ Anti - Spyware 30 -Day Trial
Iolo ® System Mechanic 30-Day Trial
VAIO ® Security Center
VAIO ® Update software
VAIO ® Recovery Wizard software
VAIO ® Support Central
Supplied Software: Intuit ® Quicken ® 2006 New User Edition
(previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade)
InterVideo ® WinDVD ®
Microsoft ® Works 8.5 60 - Day Trial Version of Microsoft ® Office
2003 (Student/Teacher Edition)
60- Day Trial Version of Microsoft ® Digital Image
Roxio ® DigitalMedia SE
Sony ® Original Software: SmartWi ™ Connection Manager
Click to DVD ® - DVD Creation
DVgate Plus ™ - Digital Video
SonicStage ® Mastering Studio - Audio Mastering and
Remastering
SonicStage ® -Digital Music
VAIO Media ™ - Network File Sharing
Image Converter - PSP ™ Transfer
60- minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune ®
60- minute Trial Version of Jeopardy ®
Underworld - Pre -installed movie
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
Telephone Support: 1 year toll- free technical telephone assistance,
available 24/7
Online and Email Support: Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com
Dimensions
Weight: 4.07 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and
may vary)
Measurements: 12.5 ” ( W) x 1.0 ” - 1.5 ” ( H) x 9.3 ” ( D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium - ion battery (VGP - BPS2C)
AC adapter (VGP - AC19V10)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP - MCA20)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP - PRSZ1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP - BPS2C)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP - BPL2C)
AC Adapter (VGP - AC19V10)
1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP - MM1GA)
512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP -MM512M)
Battery Charger (VGP - BC1)
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Bluetooth ® Wireless Mouse (VGP - BMS30)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP - AMC1)
80GB Portable Hard Drive (VGP - UHDM08)
40GB Ultra - portable Hard Drive (VGP - UHDP04/N and VGP -
UHDP04/R)
Color: Charcoal Black Magnesium Casing
UPC Code: 027242696426
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
connection may require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Interoperability among Bluetooth®devices varies.
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. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns
and environmental conditions.
8. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony ’ s warranty,
please visit
www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free 888 - 476 - 6972 (888 - 4SONYPC), or
write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL
33913.
9. 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.
10. The Microsoft Office 2003 60 - Day Trial software is intended for
evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the
software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the
software will operate under reduced - functionality mode, limiting end -
use options and operations.
11. Viewable area measured diagonally.
12. Broadband Internet service required along with third - party services
which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.
13. NVIDIA®TurboCache™technology combines the size and bandwidth of
video memory and dynamically available system memory for optimal
system performance.
14. Does not support Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO™media
using the MagicGate™function or high - speed data transfer. Supports
memory cards with capacitities 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 protection
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.
15. Measured at its narrowest point.
16. The Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 60 - Day Trial software
included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes
only. The software has been partially installed and you must complete
installation of the software before you can use it. This software has an
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the
software will operate under reduced - functionality mode, limiting end -
user options and operations.
17. Subscription with Cingular Wireless required. See
www.sonystyle.com/cingular for complete offer details, price plans,
service terms and conditions and coverage map. Call 1 - 888 - 739 - VAIO
(8246) for service activation.
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. Pre -
installed 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.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick,
SonicStage, VAIO, XBRITE, G - Sensor, Sound Reality Memory Stick PRO Duo,
MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other are
trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and
Core 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. 05/06.
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