Sony VGN-SZ770N - VAIO SZ Series User manual

VGN-SZ770N/C
VAIO® SZ Series Notebook PC
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Next - generation hafnium - based Intel ® Core™2 Duo T9300 processor with
6MB L2 Cache and 3GB DDR2 system memory.
Toggle between an internal Intel ® 965 graphics chip for optimal power
consumption with excellent quality and an external NVIDIA ® GeForce ® Go
8400M graphics chip for even more robust performance.
Genuine Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Business operating system
PREMIUM MOBILITY
Integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology allows you to
access the Sprint ® Mobile Broadband Service to extend your wireless
coverage beyond LAN access networks and hotspots.
Incredibly slim and lightweight at 4.0lbs and 1.0”thin with a cutting - edge
carbon - fiber casing.
Sony’s original SmartWi™technology seamlessly integrates wireless Wide
Area Network (WAN) technology, 802.11n wireless LAN and Bluetooth ®
technologies.
ADVANCED SECURITY
Fingerprint biometrics is a convenient and secure way to protect your
computer and store passwords with a simple swipe of your finger.
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 judges whether or not a movement is risky,
activating disk drive protection only when your hardware is at risk.
An ideal mix of mobility, power and style, the ultra - sleek VAIO ® SZ Premium
notebook features a razor - thin 13.3" widescreen display with XBRITE ™LCD
technology and LED backlight, long battery life , built - in Sprint ® Mobile
Broadband , a next - generation Intel ® Core™2 Duo processor and
gorgeous yet durable carbon - fiber casing. Work faster and play longer
virtually anywhere you go with the VAIO ® SZ Premium notebook.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 12/12/2007
VGN-SZ770N/C
VAIO® SZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: UltraPortable
ActionButtons: S1,S2(programmable),WirelessOn/Off,stamina/speed
hybridgraphics switch
Security: TrustedPlatform Module (TPM), TCGVer.1.2 compliant
BiometricFingerprintSensor
Hardware
PointingDevice: Electro - Statictouch pad
Keyboard: QWERTY(86keyswith2.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)
Camera: Built - inMOTIONEYE® Cameraand Microphone
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™2DuoProcessorT9300
Speed: 2.5GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 800MHz
L2Cache: 6MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino® DuoProcessor Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 3GB(2GBx1+1GBx1)PC2 - 5300
Maximum:4GB
Speed: 667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: SerialATA
ImpactProtection: G - Sensor™ShockProtection - HardDiskDrive
Protection
Optical Drive #1
DVD+RDLWrite: 4x max.
DVD+RWrite: 8x max.
DVD+RWWrite: 8x max.
DVD - RWrite: 8x max.
DVD - RWWrite: 6x max.
CD - RWrite: 24x max.
CD - RWWrite: 16x max.
DVD± RW: Yes (DVD±RDL/DVD±RW/DVD - RAM)
CDRead: 24x max.
DVDRead: 8x max.
DVD - RAMWrite: 5x max.
DVD - RDLWrite: 4x max.
DVD - RAMRead: 5x max.
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: MemoryStickDuo™ withMagicGate ®
functionality
ExpressCard ®/34Slot:5 - in - 1MemoryCardAdaptor(VGP - MCA20A)
supportingMemoryStick® , MemoryStickPRO™ , SecureDigital,xD -
PictureCard,andMultiMediaCard(MMC)
PCMCIA(Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support)
Audio
SoundSystem: Sony®SoundReality™ - AudioEnhancer
Display
ScreenorDisplayTechnology: WXGArazorthinLCDpanel
ScreenSize: 13.3 ”
Resolution: 1280x800
XBRITE ™ LCDTechnology: Yes
WhiteLEDbacklightfor better quality and clarity
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA®GeForce(R)8400MGSGPU with TotalAvailable
GraphicsMemoryof1343MB(max.) and Mobile Intel ® Graphics
MediaAcceleratorX3100withIntel® Clear Video Technology
TotalAvailable Graphics Memory: 358MB (max.)
VideoRAM: 64MBDedicatedVideoRAM
Technology: HybridGraphicsSystem
Chipset: MobileIntel ®GM965ExpressChipset
Interface: VGAoutw/SmartDisplay Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
EthernetPort: 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
i.LINK ® Interface: 1(4 - pinIEEE1394)interface
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ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
PortReplicator Connector(s): 1(Bottom)
USBPort(s): 2(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
EthernetSpeed: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90 Modem (RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless4965AGN NetworkConnection
(802.11a/b/g/n)
WirelessWAN: Sprint® Mobile Broadband service
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedBluetooth® Technology
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS10)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 3to6hours (StandardBattery)
PowerRequirements: 100W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: GenuineMicrosoft ® Windows Vista ® Business
InternetServices: AOL®90 - DayRisk FreeTrial - Fornew users only
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeHome and Student 2007
Sony® OriginalSoftware: ClicktoDisc™ , LocationFreePlayer ®Software
* Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
SecurityandAnti - VirusSoftware: Norton360™All - In - OneSecurity60 - day
Trial
Service and Warranty Information
LimitedWarranty: 1YearLimitedWarranty
TelephoneSupport: 1year(toll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7)
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight: 4.0 lbs withStandardBattery
Measurements: 12.5 ” ( W)x1.0" - 1.5"(H) x 9.3 ” ( D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardLithium - ionbattery(VGP - BPS10)
ACadapter (VGP - AC19V25)
MemoryCardAdapter(VGP - MCA20A)
PowerCord
Optional Accessories
PortReplicator(VGP - PRSZ1)
AdditionalStandardCapacityBattery(BPS9A/B)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL9)
StickACAdapter(VGP - AC19V21)
Bluetooth® WirelessMouse (VGP - BMS30)
PrivacyFilter(VGP - FL8)
NeopreneNotebook&ACAdapter (VGP - AMC1)
ProtectionCasewithVAIOSmart Protection (VGP - CKSZ1)
SlimCarryingCase(VGP - CCB3)
USBPortableSpeaker(VGP - USP1)
100GBPortableHardDrivewith Wireless Keys (VGP - UHDM10/B)
Color: CharcoalBlack Carbon Fiber
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed willbe reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeans one billion bytes when referring toharddrive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymay vary. A portion of hard disk spaceis
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requiresacompatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may
requireInternet services, which may requirea fee.
4.DVD Media/Formats are not universallycompatible.
5.Interoperability among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
6.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlyto designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
7.Actualbatterylife may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns,battery and environmental conditions.
8.See actual limited warranty for details. For a copyof Sony ’ swarranty,
pleasevisit
www.sony.com/pcsupport,call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),orwriteto Sony Electronics, 12451 GatewayBoulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
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9.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
PhoneSupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
10.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonlyfor 60 days after you first use it. Youwillnot be able to use
thesoftwareifyou do not activate it as described the firsttimeyouuse
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
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
11. Viewable area measured diagonally.
12.Broadband Internet service required along with third - partyservices
whichmay require a subscription fee or other service fee.
13.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryrefersto the new Windows Vista
classificationof graphics memory, which is the totalof Dedicated
VideoMemory,SystemVideo Memory and Shared SystemMemory.
SharedSystemMemoryvairesdependingontheoperatingcondition
andsystemmemorysize.
14.DoesnotsupportMemory Stick® media and Memory Stick PRO™
media using the MagicGate ® function or high - speeddatatransfer.
Supportsmemorycardswithcapacititiesupto8GB.Doesnot support
5.0VSmartMediamediaorthe ID function of SmartMedia media with
IDs.Doesnotsupportthe SD Memory Card media copyright
protectionfunction. This adapter hasbeen tested with only Sony ®
brandedMemoryStickPRO™ media.Sony ®brandedMemoryStick
PRO™ mediais recommended for use with this adapter.
15.Aportionofthesystemmemoryover 3GB may not be available to
theoperatingsystem.
16.Non - metricweights and measures areapproximate
17.Measuredatthenarrowest point
18.SubscriptionwithSprint® MobileBroadbandservicerequired.See
www.sony.com/sprintforcompleteoffer details, price plans, service
termsandconditions, and coverage map. Click the Sprinticonon
yourTXSeriesdesktopor call 1 - 877 - 275 - VAIO(8246) forservice
activation.SprintMobileBroadband Network reaches over160
millionpeople.Coveragenotavailableeverywhere(see coverage
map for details). Requires new activation and one - ortwo - year
subscriberagreement.Creditapprovaland$200earlytermination
feeapplies.Servicedefaultsto Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, where
available,ifSprint Mobile Broadband Network is unavailable. Not
availablewhile roaming. Terms & Conditions andadditional
restrictionsapply.Mynotbecombinablewithotheroffers.Device
model subject to availability.
ComputerInterface:Thecomputerindustrylacks standards, and
therefore,there are a multitude of varying software packages and add - on
hardwareoptions.This personal computer is not manufactured to
operateany specific software, and Sony doesnot and cannot make any
warrantyorrepresentationwithrespect to the performance of this
productwith any particular software packages and/or non - Sony add - on
hardwareoptionsexceptthosementioned in this document. Sony
herebydisclaimsanyrepresentationsor warranty that this product is
compatiblewithanycombination of products you may choose to
connect.WhileSonyrepresentativesor Sony authorized dealers may be
abletoassistyouand may make recommendations, they are NOT
authorizedtovaryorwaive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine
forthemselvesthesuitabilityand compatibility of the hardware and
softwarein each and every particularinstance. Software titles pre -
installedontheSonyNotebookComputeraresubjectto change without
notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre - installedsoftware may
notbeidentical to retail versions or have alldocumentation.This product
meetsthestandardsofthe International Energy Star Program for energy
efficiency.Features and specifications are subject to change without
notice.Non - metricweightsandmeasurementsareapproximate.
Lampinthisproduct contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may
beregulateddue to environmental considerations. For disposalor
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyourlocalauthoritiesorthe
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2007SonyElectronicsInc.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpartwithoutwritten permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, i.LINK,
MemoryStick,MemoryStickPRO, VAIO, VAIO logo, XBRITE, G - Sensor,
SoundReality,LocationFreePlayer, Memory Stick PRO Duo,MagicGate,
ClicktoDiscandlike.no.otherare trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino
areregisteredtrademarksandCore is a trademark of Intel Corporation
intheU.S. and other countries. Microsoft andWindowsVista are
registeredtrademarksofMicrosoftCorporationintheU.S.andother
countries.BluetoothisatrademarkofBluetoothSIG,Inc.Allother
trademarksaretrademarksoftheir respective owners.
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