Sony VGN-TZ285N User manual

VGN-TZ285N/RC
VAIO® TZ Notebook PC
Wireless beyond hotspots.
ULTIMATE MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Core™2 Duo processor U7700 (1.33GHz) offers the power of a larger
PC packed into a lightweight and ultra - portable 11.1”form factor.
Genuine Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Business/XP Professional downgrade.
Featuring a 48 GB Solid State Drive allows for rapid boot - ups, quicker
application launches and greater durability.
Integrated Wide Area Network (WAN) technology through the Sprint ®
Mobile Broadband network for blazing - fast wireless access beyond LAN
networks and hotspots.
ULTRA - SLEEK DESIGN
Features a deep, elegant, rich Bordeaux finish applied by hand to the LCD
panel.
Boasts an incredibly small and lightweight form - factor that features an
especially robust carbon - fiber casing for enhanced durability.
This best - in - class PC weighs only 2.7 lbs , is less than 1”thin and features
an incredible 4.5 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life .
INNOVATIVE FEATURES
Peace - of - mind security features include biometric fingerprint sensor and
Trusted Platform Module.
Enjoy movies and music without booting up the operating system using
Instant Mode and dedicated A/V controls.
Highly miniaturized MOTION EYE ® camera built into the 4.7mm razor - thin
LCD panel for video conferencing with colleagues, friends and family .
At 2.7 lbs (with standard battery)with 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 advanced wireless
technologies, you'll be able to stay connected and productive virtually
anywhere.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 08/06/2008
VGN-TZ285N/RC
VAIO® TZ 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 U7700
Speed: 1.33GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz
L2 Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 2GB (2GBx1)
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHz
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) Media Slot
One Secure Digital (SD™) Media Slot
One ExpressCard® / 34 Slot
Solid State Drive
Capacity: 48GB
Interface: Ultra ATA
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 with
Total Available Graphics Memory: 256MB (max.)
Chipset: Intel® 945GMS
Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
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Inputs and Outputs
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
Ethernet Connection (s): 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 -13.0 hours (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements: 68W+10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Business/XP Professional downgrade
Internet Services: AOL® 90 -Day Risk Free Trial -New Users
Only
Anti -Virus and Recovery Software: Norton® Internet
Security™ 2007 60 -Day Trial with sypware protection
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works 8.5, 60- Day Trial
Version of Microsoft® Office 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
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
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year
Dimensions
Weight: 2.7 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
Cleaning cloth
VAIO ® Black Leather Carrying Case (VGP-CKTZ2/B)
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPX11)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC16V10)
Additional standard battery (VGP- BPL11)
Additional AC adapter(VGP- AC16V13)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRTZ1)
Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL13)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP- BMS33/B)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP- USP1)
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Color: Bordeaux Red
UPC Code: 027242244726
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.The Microsoft Office 2007 60 - DayTrialsoftware is intended for
evaluationpurposesonly.Thistrialsoftwareisinstalled on your system
andyoumustactivatethesoftwarebeforeyoucanuse it. Product
activationprocedureswill be detailed during initial launch of the
software;activationrequiresInternetaccess.Thissoftwarehas an
expirationdateof60 days from date of first use, at which time the
softwarewill operate under reduced - functionalitymode, limiting end -
use options and operations.
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
theSprinticononyourBXSeriesdesktoporcall1 - 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.Simulatedgraphicshownondisplay.Preinstalledsoftware may
notbeidenticaltoretail versions or have all documentation. This product
meetsthe standards of theInternationalEnergyStarProgram for energy
efficiency.Featuresand specifications are subject to change without
notice.
©2007Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproductionin whole or
inpart without written permissionisprohibited.Sony, i.LINK, Memory
Stick,XBRITE - HiColor,Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate,Clickto Disc, Sony
logo,VAIO logo, XBRITE logo, like.no.other and VAIO are trademarksof
Sony.IntelandCentrinoareregistered trademarks and Core is a
trademarkofIntelCorporationin the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft
andWindowsVistaareregisteredtrademarksof Microsoft Corporation in
theU.S.andother countries. Sprint and the “ MovingForward ” logoare
trademarksof Sprint Nextel. Bluetoothisatrademarkof Bluetooth SIG,
Inc.Allothertrademarksaretrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
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