Sony VGN-TX850P User manual

VGN-TX850P/B
VAIO®TX Series Notebook PC
Ultimate Mobile Companion
DESIGNED FOR AGILITY AND FUNCTIONALITY.
The sleek VAIO®TX Notebook is ultra - lightweight, ultra - portable, and impressively
equipped. At 2.75 lbs with standard battery, less than 1” with a razor - thin LCD panel
and durable, cutting - edge carbon - fiber casing, the VAIO TX Notebook is incredibly
convenient for life on - the - road.
LONG BATTERY LIFE.
Sony’s innovative battery technologies combined with Intel® Centrino ®Mobile
Technology work to expertly manage power resources to increase computing stamina
and deliver hours of battery life .
EASE OF MIND.
Security is a top priority with the VAIO®Professional TX PC. Featuring an integrated
biometric fingerprint sensor to ensure personal security and the convenience of not
having to remember your passwords, and integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
TCG Ver.1.2b compliant, designed to enhance security and allowing you to control
access on a specific client/user basis. Intelligent hard disk drive protection is yet
another layer of engineering intelligence safeguarding your hard disk drive and the
data on it against loss or damage. Additionally, the TX comes with integrated G -
Sensor Shock Protection. When the built - in 3D acceleration sensor detects a risky
movement, the HDD - head will lock up to secure its position and protect the disc from
scratching.
WELL - SUITED TO MEET YOUR MOBILE MULTIMEDIA DEMANDS.
The VAIO®TX Notebook allows you to create dynamic presentations, view movies
with stunning clarity, and create and manage your multimedia files with ease. Use
the included Click to DVD® software and DVD+R Double Layer/DVD ± RW drive to
easily create high - quality, customized DVDs. And managing music files and making
your own audio CDs is easier than ever with the SonicStage Mastering Studio™music
software. And if that's not enough, Sony's ingeniuous Instant Mode allows you to go
straight to watching a movie, playing music or viewing photos at the touch of a
button, without having to boot - up the operating system.
The sleek VAIO®TX Notebook is truly ultra-portable at 2.75 lbs with
standard battery and 4 to 7.5 hours of standard battery life , Intel®
Core ™Solo ULV CPU, Microsoft® Windows ® XP Professional,
integrated 802.11 a/b/g wireless LAN and DVD+R Double
Layer/DVD±RW drive .
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Last Updated: 06/12/2006
VGN-TX850P/B
VAIO®TX Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
Typeof Use: Ultra Portable
ActionButtons: DVD/CD(Instant On) Play/Pause/Stop,
Volume, Mute, Wireless LAN On/Off, Bluetooth®
On/Off
Keyboard: QWERTY(82 keys with 1.7mm strokeand
17mm pitch)
PointingDevice: Electro-Static touch pad
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
TrustedPlatform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2b
compliant
Processor
Type: Intel®Core ™ Solo Processor U1400 Ultra Low
Voltage
Speed: 1.20GHz
FrontSide Bus Speed: 533MHz
L2Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino®Mobile Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200
Maximum: 1.5GB
Speed: 533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 80GB
Speed: 4200rpm
Interface: Ultra ATA
ImpactProtection: G-Sensor ™ ShockProtection -Hard
Disk Drive Protection
Optical Drive #1
DVD+RDL Write: 2.4x max.
DVD+RWrite: 4x max.
DVD+RWWrite: 2.4x max.
DVD-RWrite: 4x max.
DVD-RWWrite: 2x max.
CD-RWrite: 24x max.
CD-RWWrite: 10x max.
DVD ± RW: Yes
CDRead: 24x max.
DVDRead: 8x max.
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: Memory Stick PRO ™ (with
MagicGate®functionality)
Secure Digital Media
PCMCIA (Type I and Type II card slot with CardBus
support)
Audio
SoundSystem: Windows ®sound system compatible
Dolby®Headphone
Dolby®Virtual Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Display
Screenor Display Technology: WXGA LCD
ScreenSize: 11.1" Razor-Thin Panel
Resolution: 1366x768
XBRITE™LCDTechnology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator 950
VideoRAM: 128MB(dynamically allocated shared
RAM/Video memory)
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Chipset: Intel®945GMS
Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
EthernetPort: 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
i.LINK®Interface: 1 (4-pin IEEE 1394)
Memory Stick®MediaSlot: 1
ModemJack: 1
SecureDigital Slot: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
PortReplicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)
USBPort(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
EthernetSpeed: 10Base-T/100Base- TX
ModemType: Integrated V.92/V.90 modem (RJ-11)
WirelessLAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless3945ABGNetwork
Connection (802.11a/b/g)
Bluetooth®Technology: Integrated Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
BatteryType: Standard Capacity Lithium-ionBattery
(VGP-BPS5A)
EstimatedBattery Life: 5.0-11.0 hours
PowerRequirements: 68W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: Microsoft® Windows ®XP
Professional (Service Pack 2)
InternetServices: Ask Jeeves
Anti-Virusand Recovery Software: Norton®Internet
Security (60-Day Trial)
TrendMicro ™ Anti-Spyware (30-Day Trial)
Iolo®System Mechanic (30-Day Trial)
VAIO®Recovery Wizard
VAIO®Support Central
VAIO®Security Center
VAIO®Update
SuppliedSoftware: InterVideo®Instant On
InterVideo®WinDVD®
Intuit®Quicken®2006 New UserEdition (Previous
Quicken users may require additional upgrade)
Microsoft®Works 8.5
Microsoft®Office 2003 (60-Day Trial Small
Business Edition)
60-DayTrial Version of Microsoft DigitalImage
Starter Edition 2006
Roxio®DigitalMedia SE
Sony®OriginalSoftware: Click to DVD®-DVD
Creation
DVgate Plus ™ -Digital Video
ImageConverter -PSP ™ Transfer
SonicStage®-Digital Music
SonicStage Mastering Studio ™ -AudioMastering&
Remastering
VAIO Media ™ -Network File Sharing
60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune®
60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy®
Underworld -Pre-installed movie
Service and Warranty Information
LimitedWarranty: 1 Year
TelephoneSupport: 1 year (toll-freeassistance,
available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week)
Onlineand Email Support: Support availablefrom
http://www.esupport.sony.com
Dimensions
Weight: 2.75 lbs. with standard battery
Measurements: 10.7”(W) X 0.83”-1.12”(H) X 7.7”(D)
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Supplied Accessories
Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS5A)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V8)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Additional standard battery (VGP-BPS5A)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL5A)
Additional AC adapter (VGP-AC16V8)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRTX1)
Bluetooth®Wireless mouse (VGP-BMS30)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL11)
Leather Protection Case (VGP-CKTX2)
40GB Ultra-Portable Hard Disk Drive (VGP-
UHDP04/N)
Color: Charcoal
UPCCode: 027242696464
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. Measured at its narrowest point.
4. Requires 802.11b or 802.11g compatible access point. Some
functionality may require internet services which may require a fee.
5. Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies.
6. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
7. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate products containing
an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with i.LINK connector may not
communicate with each other.
8. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns
and environmental conditions.
9. See actual Limited Warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free 888 - 476 - 6972 (888 -
4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort
Myers, FL 33913.
10. 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.
11. 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
expriation 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.
12. 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.
13. Viewable area measured diagonally.
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.
Preinstalled 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, SonicStage Mastering Studio, XBRITE, G - Sensor, Memory Stick
PRO, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, like.no.other and
VAIO 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. 06/06.
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