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VGN-SZ780 Configure-to-Order
VAIO® SZ CTO Notebook PC
HIGHLY MOBILE DESIGN
Incredibly slim and lightweight at 4 lbs and 0.9 ” thin with a cutting -
edge carbon-fiber casing.
Optional built- in wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology allows
you to access the Sprint ® Mobile Broadband network virtually
anywhere you go.
Long battery life for increased productivity on - the -go.
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
The VAIO® SZ Premium notebook is powered by Intel ’s new hafnium-
based processor technology. Faster and more efficient than ever, this
next - generation Intel ® Centrino ® Duo processor technology turns up
the speed on multi - tasking while curbing energy consumption.
802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology offers a massive boost in
wireless connection speed and range.
Advanced DVD drive for enhanced storage and multimedia
capabilities.
INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES
13.3 ” widescreen display with XBRITE™ LCD technology and white LED
backlight delivers brilliant color and stunning clarity.
VAIO® PC exclusive Hybrid Graphics System for exceptional graphics
performance lets you toggle between internal and external graphics
chips for longer battery life or more robust output.
A2DP Bluetooth ® technology for wirelessly transmitting stereo- quality
music from your PC to other Bluetooth -enabled audio devices.
Advanced security features like fingerprint recognition, Trusted Platform
Module, HDD password protection and G- Sensor ™ Shock Protection
technology.
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 , optional Sprint® Mobile
Broadband Wireless WAN , 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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Last Updated: 01/02/2008
VGN-SZ780 Configure-to-Order
VAIO® SZ CTO 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(86keyswith3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)
AvailableinBlackorSilver
Camera: Optional built - in camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™ 2DuoProcessorT9500(Configuration1),
Intel®Core™ 2DuoProcessorT9300(Configuration2),
Intel®Core™2DuoProcessorT8300 (Configuration 3)or
Intel®Core™ 2Duo Processor T8100 (Configuration 4)
Speed: 2.60GHz (Configuration 1), 2.50GHz (Configuration 2), 2.40GHz
(Configuration3) or 2.10GHz (Configuration 4)
FrontSideBusSpeed: 800MHz
L2Cache: 6MB(Configurations 1 - 2)
3MB(Configurations 3 - 4)
Technology: Intel®Centrino® DuoProcessor Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 4GB(2GBx2)PC2 - 5300,3GB(2GBx1+1GBx1) PC2 - 5300or2GB
(1GBx2)PC2 - 5300
Maximum:4GB
Speed: 667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB (Configuration1), 200GB (Configuration 2), 200GB
(Configuration3), 160GB HybridHardDrive with256MBflash
memory(Configuration4),160GB (Configuration5) or 120GB
(Configuration 6)
Speed: 5400rpm(Configuration 1, 3 - 6)or
7200rpm(Configuration 2)
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±RW/DVD±DL/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
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Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ®8400MGSGPU with TotalAvailable
GraphicsMemory of 831MB (max.) and Mobile Intel ® Graphics
MediaAcceleratorX3100withIntel® ClearVideoTechnologywith
TotalAvailable Graphics Memory 358MB (max.) (if2GBsystem
memoryis selected)or
NVIDIA® GeForce ®8400MGSGPUwith Total AvailableGraphics
Memoryof1343MB(max.) and Mobile Intel ® GraphicsMedia
AcceleratorX3100withIntel® ClearVideoTechnologywithTotal
AvailableGraphicsMemory358MB(max.) (if3GBor4GB of system
memoryisselected)
VideoRAM: 64MBdedicatedvideomemory
Technology: HybridGraphicsSystem
Chipset: MobileIntel ®GM965ExpressChipset
Interface: VGAoutw/SmartDisplay Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
EthernetPort: 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
i.LINK ® Interface: 1(4 - pinIEEE1394)interface
MemoryStick® MediaSlot: 1
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
PortReplicator Connector(s): 1(Bottom)
USBPort(s): 2(2.0 compliant)
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.90 Modem (RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless4965AGN NetworkConnection
(802.11a/b/g/n)
WirelessWAN: OptionalSprint ® Mobile Broadband service
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedA2DPBluetooth® Technology
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS10)or
LargeCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPL9)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 3.0 - 6.0 (StandardBattery)
4.0 - 8.0 (LargeCapacityBattery)
PowerRequirements: 105W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: Microsoft® Windows Vista ®HomePremium,Windows
Vista ® Business or Windows Vista ®Ultimate
InternetServices: AOL®90 - DayRisk FreeTrial - Fornew users only
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeHome and Student 2007 orSmall Business 2007
(depending on operating system selection)
Sony® OriginalSoftware: ClicktoDisc™ - DVDCreation
LocationFreePlayer ®Software
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
SecurityandAnti - VirusSoftware: Norton®InternetSecurity™200760 -
DayTrialwithspywareprotection
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)orLargeCapacityLithium - ion
battery(VGP - BPL9)
ACadapter (VGP - AC19V25)
MemoryCardAdapter(VGP - MCA20A)
PowerCord
Optional Accessories
PortReplicator(VGP - PRSZ1)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL9)
StickACAdapter(VGP - AC19V21)
BluetoothLaser Mouse (VGP - BMS33/B)
NeopreneNotebook&ACAdapter (VGP - AMC1)
ProtectionCasewithVAIOSmart Protection® ( VGP - CKSZ1)
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SlimCarryingCase(VGP - CCB3)
USBPortableSpeaker(VGP - USP1)
PrivacyFilter(VGP - FL8)
Color: Charcoal Black Carbon Fiber Casing
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, 12451Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
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.
SharedSystemMemoryvariesdependingontheoperatingcondition
andsystemmemorysize.
14.DoesnotsupportMemory Stick® media and Memory Stick PRO™
media using the MagicGate ® function or high - speeddatatransfer.
Supportsmemorycardswithcapacitiesupto 8GB. Does not 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 are approximate and may vary.
17.Measured at the narrowest point.
18.SubscriptionwithSprint® MobileBroadbandrequired.See
www.sony.com/sprintforcompleteoffer details, price plans, service
termsandconditions, and coverage map. Click the Sprinticonon
yourTZ Series desktop or call 1 - 877 - 275 - VAIO(8246) forservice
activation.SprintMobileBroadband network reaches over160
millionpeople.Coveragenotavailableeverywhere — seecoverage
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.Maynotbecombinedwithotheroffers.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 - metricweights and measurements areapproximate.
©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,MemoryStickDuo, MagicGate, Click to Disc™ ,
LocationFreePlayerandlike.no.otheraretrademarksofSony.Intel,
CentrinoandCoreare trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and
othercountries.MicrosoftandWindowsVistaareregisteredtrademarks
ofMicrosoftCorporationintheU.S. and other countries. All other
trademarksaretrademarksoftheir respective owners.
PrintedinU.S.A.12/07.