Sony VGN-TZ185N/WC User manual

VGN-TZ185N/WC
VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Ultra - portable, ultra - sleek, ultra - powerful
SLEEK AND ULTRA - PORTABLE DESIGN
Sleek, durable and ultra - portable at 2.74 lbs with standard battery and less than 1"
thin .
An improved lightweight and especially robust carbon - fiber casing provides enhanced
durability, lighter weight and a sleek look.
11.1" WXGA widescreen display with XBRITE - HiColor™LCD technology delivers brilliant
colors and razor - sharp detail.
Get up to 4.5 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life for increased productivity on - the - go.
Includes an elegant leather protection case that matches the sleek look of your TZ
notebook.
WIRELESS FREEDOM
Integrated wireless Wide Area Network (WAN) technology through Sprint Mobile
Broadband service with EVDO Revision A technology for blazing - fast wireless access
beyond LAN networks and hotspots.
Next generation 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology offers a massive boost in
wireless connection speed and range.
MAXIMUM MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Cutting - edge mobile performance with an Intel ® Core™2 Duo processor that provides
the power of a larger PC in an ultra - portable form factor.
100GB hard drive makes it easy to store your data.
Advanced DVD ±R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive for enhanced storage and multimedia
capabilities.
Built - in highly miniaturized MOTION EYE ® camera built into the razor - thin LCD panel for
video conferencing with colleagues, friends and family .
At 2.74 lbs with standard battery, 4.5 to 8.5 hours of standard
battery life and durable carbon-fiber casing, the VAIO® TZ
notebook is built for ultra-portable performance. And with an
11.1 ” display with XBRITE-HiColor™LCD technology, an Intel®
Core™2 Duo processor and integrated wireless Wide Area
Network (WAN) technology, you ’ ll be able to stay connected
and productive wherever you find yourself.
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Last Updated: 04/09/2008
VGN-TZ185N/WC
VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Ultra Portable
Action Buttons: AV Mode (DVD/CD Instant On)
Play/Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forword, Eject,
Wireless On/Off
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY (82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and
17mm pitch)
Camera: Built -in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor U7600
Speed: 1.20GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz
L2 Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 2GB (2GBx1)
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 100GB
Speed: 4200rpm
Interface: Ultra ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.
DVD+R Write: 8x max.
DVD+RW Write: 8x max.
DVD -R Write: 8x max.
DVD -RW Write: 6x max.
CD -R Write: 24x max.
CD -RW Write: 16x max.
DVD ±RW: Yes (DVD ±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM Drive)
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD -RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD -R DL Write: 4x max.
DVD -RAM Read: 5x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick PRO™(with
MagicGate® functionality)
Secure Digital Media
One ExpressCard® / 34 Slot
Audio
Sound System: Windows® sound system compatible
Dolby ® Headphone
Dolby ® Virtual Speaker
Built -in stereo speakers
Display
Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD
Screen Size: 11.1" Razor-Thin Panel
LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity
Resolution: 1366x768
XBRITE- HiColor ™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Video RAM: 256MB Total Available Graphics Memory
Chipset: Intel® 945GMS
Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
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Headphone Jack: 1
i.LINK® Interface: 1 (4 -pin) interface (IEEE 1394)
Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1
Modem Jack: 1
Secure Digital Slot: 1
Microphone Input: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC -In: 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ- 45)
Ethernet Speed: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base -T
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 modem (RJ- 11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network
Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Wireless WAN: Sprint® Mobile Broadband service
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP- BPL11)
Estimated Battery Life: 4.5 -8.5 hours (Standard Capacity
Battery)
7.0 -12.5 hours (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements: 68W+10%
Software
Operating System: Windows Vista® Business
Internet Services: AOL® 90 -Day Risk Free Trial -New Users
Only
Anti -Virus and Recovery Software: Norton 360 ™ All - In -One
Security 60 - day Trial
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60 - Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 2007
Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD ® -DVD Creation,
SmartWi™Technology, LocationFree® Player.
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software and trial
applications.
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year
Telephone Support: 1 year (toll-free assistance, available
24 -hours, 7-days- a -week)
Online and Email Support: Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight: 2.74 lbs with standard battery
Measurements: 10.9"(W) 0.8" - 1.17"(H) 7.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP- BPL11)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC16V13)
Power Cord
Leather Carrying Case (VGP-CKTZ2/W)
Cleaning cloth
Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP-PRTZ1)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPX11)
Additional standard battery (VGP- BPL11)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC16V10)
Additional AC adapter(VGP- AC16V13)
Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL13)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/W)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP- USP1)
Leather Notebook Cover (VGP-CVT1/T)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Security (VGP-
UHDM10/B)
Color: White Carbon Fiber
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UPC Code: 000000000000
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansonebillionbytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionofharddisk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Measured at its narrowest point.
4.Requiresacompatible802.11aor802.11bor802.11gor802.11n
accesspoint.SomefunctionalitymayrequireInternetservices,which
mayrequire a fee.
5.Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies.
6.DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
7.i.LINKisatrademark of Sony used only to designate products
containinganIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithi.LINKconnector
maynotcommunicatewitheachother.
8.Actualbatterylifemayvaryuponusagepatterns,productsettings,
batteryandenvironmentalconditions.Upperbatteryrangetested
using device for music play - back.Batterylifewillbeshorterwhenusing
theInstant Mode features.
9.SeeactualLimitedWarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),orwritetoSonyElectronics,12451 Gateway Boulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
10.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
PhoneSupport.Additionaltelephonesupportmaybeavailablefrom
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
11.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyouuse
thesoftware. You can activatethesoftwareby Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, you mustconvertto the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
12. Viewable area measured diagonally.
13.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryrefers to the new Windows Vista
classificationofgraphics memory, which is the Dedicated Video
Memory,System Video MemoryandSharedSystem Memory.
SharedSystemMemory varies depending on the operating condition
andsystemmemorysize.
14. VAIO TZ uses Mobile Intel ®945GMSExpressChipsets
15.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
16.Internet connection required. Somefeaturesmayrely on internet
servicewhich may require a fee.
17.SubscriptionwithSprint® Mobile Broadband high - speed EV - DO
servicerequired.Seewww.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details,
priceplans,service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click
theSprinticononyourTZSeriesdesktoporcall1 - 877 - 275 - VAIO(8246)
forserviceactivation
ComputerInterface:Thecomputerindustrylacksstandards, and
therefore,there are a multitude ofvarying software packages and add - on
hardwareoptions.Thispersonalcomputerisnot manufactured to
operateanyspecific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any
warrantyor representation with respecttotheperformance of this
productwith any particular software packages and/or non - Sony add - on
hardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedinthisdocument.Sony
herebydisclaims any representations orwarrantythatthis product is
compatiblewithanycombinationofproductsyoumaychooseto
connect.While Sony representatives orSonyauthorizeddealers may be
abletoassistyouandmaymakerecommendations,theyare NOT
authorizedto vary or waivethisdisclaimer.Purchasers must determine
forthemselvesthesuitabilityandcompatibilityofthehardware and
softwarein each and every particular instance. Software titlespre -
installedontheSonyNotebook Computer are subject to change without
notice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbe identical to retail versions or
havealldocumentation.Thisproduct meets the standards of the
InternationalEnergyStar Program for energy efficiency. Features and
specifications are subject to change without notice.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddueto environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyour local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2007Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproductionin whole or
inpart without written permissionisprohibited.Sony, i.LINK, Memory
Stick,XBRITE - HiColor,LocationFree, MOTION EYE, SmartWi, G - Sensor,
MemoryStick PRO, MagicGate, ClicktoDVD,Sonylogo, VAIO logo,
XBRITE - HiColorlogo,like.no.otherandVAIOaretrademarksofSony.Intel
andCentrinoareregisteredtrademarksand Core is a trademark of Intel
CorporationintheUSandothercountries.MicrosoftandWindowsVista
areregistered trademarks of MicrosoftCorporationintheUS and other
countries.Sprint andthe “ MovingForward ” logoare trademarksof Sprint
Nextel.BluetoothisatrademarkofBluetoothSIG,Inc.Dolbyisa
registeredtrademark of Dolby Laboratories.Allother trademarks are
trademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
PrintedinU.S.A.08/07.