Sony VGN-SZ680 User manual

VGN-SZ680 Configure-to-Order Series
VAIO® SZSeriesConfigure -to-OrderNotebookPC
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HIGHLY MOBILE DESIGN
An inspiring fusion of mobility, power and style, 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. And with its durable
carbon fiber casing, the VAIO SZ Notebook is the portrait of sleek, contemporary style.
PERFORMANCE
Get the ultimate mobile experience with unparalleled processing speeds, and enhanced
wireless connectivity . The VAIO®SZ Notebook features Intel®Centrino®Duo processor
technology, Intel’s latest notebook technology to date. Powered by an Intel Core™2 Duo
processor, this state-of-the-art technology provides lightening-fast performance and the
mobility and power you need for high-speed, wireless computing on-the-go . With Intel
Centrino Duo processor technology, you've got the dual-core performance designed for
serious multitasking and demanding applications.
HYBRID GRAPHICS SYSTEM
Exclusive to VAIO®PCs, the revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System lets you set your graphics
performance. A simple hardware switch enables you to toggle between an internal Mobile
Intel ®Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 for optimal power consumption with excellent
performance and an external NVIDIA®GeForce®Go 8400M GS GPU graphics chip for even
more robust performance .
MOBILE MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT
The VAIO®SZ Notebook is a mobile multimedia entertainment dream-come-true. Watch
movies with stunning clarity, listen to your favorite music, deliver dynamic presentations and
create and manage your multimedia files with ease. Enjoy the incredibly rich and full sound
that Sony’s original Sound Reality™technology delivers. The VAIO SZ Notebook will fuel your
creativity and entertainment aspirations.
VISUAL COMMUNICATION
Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family wherever you find yourself. The VAIO® SZ
Notebook features an integrated camera with zoom utility and microphone enabling real-time
video conferencing whether you’re in the office, at home or on the go .
Theslim,lightweightVAIO® SZNotebookdeliversaninspiringblend
ofmobiledesign,cutting -edgeperformanceandcontemporarystyle.
Witha13.3"widescreendisplay , optionalintegratedwirelessWAN
technology,anIntel® Core ™ 2Duoprocessor,arevolutionaryHybrid
GraphicsSystemandmore, youcanworkfaster,playlongerandget
morefromeverymoment.
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SonyElectronicsInc. • 16530ViaEsprillo • SanDiego,CA92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
LastUpdated:08/23/2007
VGN-SZ680 Configure-to-Order Series
VAIO® SZSeriesConfigure -to-OrderNotebookPC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: UltraPortable
ActionButtons: S1,S2(programmable),WirelessOn/Off,
Stamina/SpeedHybridGraphicsSwitch
Security: TrustedPlatformModule(TPM),TCGVer.1.2compliant
BiometricFingerprintSensor
Hardware
PointingDevice: Electro - Statictouchpad
Keyboard: QWERTY(86keyswith3mmstrokeand 19.05mmpitch)
AvailableinBlackorSilver
Camera: Built - inCameraandMicrophone
Processor
Type: Intel ® Core ™ 2DuoProcessorT7700(Configuration1),
Intel ® Core ™ 2DuoProcessorT7500(Configuration2),
Intel ® Core ™ 2DuoProcessorT7300(Configuration3),
Intel ® Core ™ 2DuoProcessorT7250 (Configuration4)
Speed: 2.40GHz (Configuration1),2.20GHz (Configuration2),2GHz
(Configuration3),2GHz (Configuration4)
FrontSideBusSpeed: 800MHz
L2Cache: 4MBCache(forConfigurations 1 - 3)
2MB(forConfigurations4)
Technology:Intel ® Centrino ® DuoProcessorTechnology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 4GB(2GBx2)PC2 - 5300,2GB(1GBx2)PC2 - 5300,1GB(1GBx1)
PC2 - 5300or1GB(512MBx2)PC2 -5300
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 667MHz
HardDrive
Capacity: 200GB (Configuration1),200GB (Configuration2),160GB
HybridHardDrivewith256MBflashmemory(Configuration3),
160GB (Configuration4)120GB (Configuration5),or 80GB
(Configuration6)
Speed: 7200rpm(Configuration1),4200rpm(Configuration 2),5400rpm
(Configuration3 - 6)
Interface: SerialATA
ImpactProtection: G- Sensor ™ ShockProtection -HardDiskDrive
Protection
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 ± RW/DVD ± DL/RAM)
CDRead: 24xmax.
DVDRead: 8xmax.
DVD-RAMWrite: 5xmax.
DVD-RDLWrite: 4xmax.
DVD-RAMRead: 5xmax.
ExpansionSlots
MultimediaCardReader: MemoryStickDUO ™ withMagicGate ®
functionality
ExpressCard ™ / 34Slot:5 - in - 1MemoryCard Adaptor(VGP - MCA20A)
supportingMemoryStick ® , MemoryStickPRO ™ , SecureDigital,
xD- PictureCard,andMultiMediaCard (MMC)
PCMCIA(TypeII/TypeIcard slotwithCardBussupport)
Audio
SoundSystem: Sony ® SoundReality ™ - AudioEnhancer
Display
ScreenorDisplayTechnology: WXGArazorthinLCD panel
ScreenSize: 13.3 ”
Resolution:1280x800
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XBRITE™LCDTechnology: Yes
WhiteLEDbacklightfor betterqualityandclarity
Graphics
Processor:NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 8400MGSGPUandMobileIntel ®
GraphicsMediaAcceleratorX3100
VideoRAM: 319MBTotalAvailableGraphicsMemory13(with
NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 8400GSGPUand1GBRAM)and251MBTotal
AvailableGraphics13(MobileIntel ® GraphicsMediaAccelerator
X3100with1GBRAM)or
831MBTotalAvailableGraphicsMemory13(withNVIDIA ®
GeForce ® 8400GSGPUand2GBRAMorover) and358MBTotal
AvailableGraphics13(MobileIntel ® GraphicsMediaAccelerator
X3100with2GBRAMorover)
Technology: HybridGraphicsSystem
Chipset:MobileIntel ® GM965ExpressChipset
Interface: VGAoutw/SmartDisplaySensor
InputsandOutputs
EthernetPort: 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
i.LINK ® Interface: 1(4 - pinIEEE1394)interface
MemoryStick ® MediaSlot: 1
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
PortReplicatorConnector(s): 1(Bottom)
USBPort(s): 2(2.0compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC -In:1
ExpressCard ™ Slot: 1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
EthernetSpeed: 10Base -T/100Base- TX/1000Base -T
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90Modem(RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel ® PRO/Wireless4965AGNNetworkConnection
(802.11a/b/g/n)
WirelessWAN: OptionalSprint ® MobileBroadbandservice
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedBluetooth ® Technology
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacityLithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS10)or
LargeCapacityLithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPL9)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 3.0 - 6.0 (StandardBattery)
4.0 - 8.0 (LargeCapacityBattery)
PowerRequirements: 105W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: WindowsVista ® Business
InternetServices: AOL ® 90-DayRiskFreeTrial - Fornewusersonly
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft ® Works8.5
60-DayTrialversionofMicrosoft ® Office2007
Sony ® OriginalSoftware: ClicktoDVD ® - DVDCreation
LocationFree ® PlayerSoftware
*PleaseaccessVAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCfor a
completelistofsoftwareapplicationsandtrials.
SecurityandAnti-VirusSoftware: Norton ® InternetSecurity ™
200760- DayTrialwithspywareprotection
ServiceandWarrantyInformation
LimitedWarranty: 1YearLimitedWarranty
TelephoneSupport: 1year(toll - freetechnicaltelephone
assistance,available24/7)
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailablefrom
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight:4.0lbs Weightwillvarydependingon configuration
Measurements:12.5 ” ( W)x1.0" - 1.5"(H)x9.3 ” ( D)
SuppliedAccessories
StandardLithium - ionbattery(VGP - BPS10)orLargeCapacityLithium -
ionbattery(VGP - BPL9)
ACadapter(VGP - AC19V25)
MemoryCardAdapter (VGP - MCA20A)
PowerCord
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OptionalAccessories
PortReplicator(VGP - PRSZ1)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL9)
StickACAdapter(VGP - AC19V21)
BluetoothLaserMouse(VGP - BMS33/B)
NeopreneNotebook& ACAdapter(VGP - AMC1)
ProtectionCasewithVAIO SmartProtection(VGP - CKSZ1)
SlimCarryingCase(VGP - CCB3)
USBPortableSpeaker(VGP - USP1)
PrivacyFilter(VGP - FL8)
Color: CharcoalBlackCarbonFiberCasing
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplicationperformance.CPUspeedwillbereducedunder
certainoperatingconditions.
2.GBmeansonebillionbyteswhenreferringtoharddrivecapacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionofharddiskspaceisreservedas
arecoverypartition.
3.Requiresacompatible802.11naccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternetservices,whichmayrequireafee.
4.DVDMedia/Formatsarenotuniversallycompatible.
5.InteroperabilityamongBluetooth®devicesvaries.
6.i.LINKisatrademarkofSonyusedonlytodesignatethataproduct
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINKconnector
maynotcommunicatewitheachother.
7.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usagepatterns,
batteryandenvironmentalconditions.
8.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony ’ swarranty,
pleasevisitwww.sony.com/pcsupport,calltoll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),orwritetoSonyElectronics,12451GatewayBoulevard,Fort
Myers,FL33913.
9.Forcertainthirdpartysoftwareapplications,Sonyprovidesfirstlevel
PhoneSupport.Additionaltelephonesupportmaybeavailablefrom
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityandscheduleforanysuch
supportisdeterminedbytheapplicablesoftwarevendor.
10.TheMicrosoftOffice200760 - DayTrialsoftwareisintendedfor
evaluationpurposesonly.Thistrialsoftwareisinstalledonyoursystem
andyoumustactivatethesoftwarebeforeyoucanuseit.Product
activationprocedureswillbedetailedduringinitiallaunchofthe
software;activationrequiresInternetaccess.Thissoftwarehasan
expirationdateof60daysfromdateoffirstuse,atwhichtimethe
softwarewilloperateunderreduced - functionalitymode,limitingend -
useoptionsandoperations.
11.Viewableareameasureddiagonally.
12.BroadbandInternetservicerequiredalongwiththird - partyservices
whichmayrequireasubscriptionfeeorotherservicefee.
13.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryreferstothenewWindowsVista
classificationofgraphicsmemory,whichisthetotalofDedicatedVideo
Memory,SystemVideoMemoryandSharedSystemMemory.Shared
SystemMemoryvariesdependingontheoperatingconditionand
systemmemorysize.
14.DoesnotsupportMemoryStick®mediaandMemoryStickPRO™
mediausingtheMagicGate®functionorhigh - speeddatatransfer.
Supportsmemorycardswithcapacitiesupto8GB.Doesnotsupport
5.0VSmartMediamediaortheIDfunctionofSmartMediamediawith
IDs.DoesnotsupporttheSDMemoryCardmediacopyrightprotection
function.ThisadapterhasbeentestedwithonlySony®branded
MemoryStickPRO™media.Sony®brandedMemoryStickPRO™media
isrecommendedforusewiththisadapter.
15.Aportionofthesystemmemoryover3GBmaynotbeavailabletothe
operatingsystem.
16.Non - metricweightsandmeasuresareapproximateandmayvary.
17.Measuredatthenarrowestpoint.
18.SubscriptionwithSprint®MobileBroadbandhigh - speedEV - DO service
required.Seewww.sony.com/sprintforcompleteofferdetails,price
plans,servicetermsandconditions,andcoveragemap.ClicktheSprint
icononyourdesktoporcall1 - 877 - 275 - VAIO(8246)forserviceactivation.
ComputerInterface:Thecomputerindustrylacksstandards,andtherefore,
thereareamultitudeofvaryingsoftwarepackagesandadd - onhardware
options.Thispersonalcomputerisnotmanufacturedtooperateany
specificsoftware,andSonydoesnotandcannotmakeanywarrantyor
representationwithrespecttotheperformanceofthisproductwithany
particularsoftwarepackagesand/ornon - Sonyadd - onhardwareoptions
exceptthosementionedinthisdocument.Sonyherebydisclaimsany
representationsorwarrantythatthisproductiscompatiblewithany
combinationofproductsyoumaychoosetoconnect.WhileSony
representativesorSonyauthorizeddealersmaybeabletoassistyouand
maymakerecommendations,theyareNOTauthorizedtovaryorwaivethis
disclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermineforthemselvesthesuitabilityand
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandeveryparticular
instance.Softwaretitlespre - installedontheSonyNotebookComputerare
subjecttochangewithoutnotice.Simulatedgraphicshownondisplay.Pre -
installedsoftwaremaynotbeidenticaltoretailversionsorhaveall
documentation.ThisproductmeetsthestandardsoftheInternational
EnergyStarProgramforenergyefficiency.Featuresandspecifications
aresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Non - metricweightsand
measurementsareapproximate.
©2007SonyElectronicsInc.Allrightsreserved.Reproductioninwholeorin
partwithoutwrittenpermissionisprohibited.Sony,Sonylogo,i.LINK,
MemoryStick,MemoryStickPRO,VAIO,VAIOlogo,XBRITE,G - Sensor,Sound
Reality,MemoryStickPRODuo,MagicGate,ClicktoDVD,LocationFreeand
like.no.otheraretrademarksofSony.IntelandCentrinoareregistered
trademarksandCoreisatrademarkofIntelCorporation.Microsoftand
WindowsVistaareregisteredtrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation.All
othertrademarksaretrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
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