Sony VGN-TZ398U/XC User manual

VGN-TZ398U/XC
VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Ultra - portable, ultra - sleek, ultra - powerful
MAXIMUM MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Packed with cutting - edge mobile technology and pre - loaded with 2GB of system
memory, experience the performance of an Intel ® Core™2 Duo U7700 processor
(1.33GHz ) powered by Intel ® Centrino ® Processor technology
A perfect mix of power, style and design, the VAIO ® TZ is a slim, lightweight PC
measuring less than 1 ” thin , wrapped in a durable yet stylish carbon - fiber casing while
weighing a very feathery 2.7 lbs. (with standard battery) .
The VAIO ® TZ notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ® Windows Vista ®
Ultimate with Service Pack 1.
Get the most from your VAIO ® TZ notebook while on - the - go. An ultra - efficient power
system and superior battery technology lets you enjoy 4.5 to 9.0 hours of standard
battery life .
WIRELESS FREEDOM
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker
virtually anywhere within your office or café hotspot using next - generation 802.11n
integrated wireless LAN technology .
Go beyond LAN networks and café hotspots and find the internet virtually anywhere with
integrated Wireless Wide Area Network (WWAN) technology through Sprint ® Mobile
Broadband service.
Extend the reach of your TZ notebook with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth ® technology that is
ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD - quality
stereo music to Bluetooth ® technology enabled speakers or headphones.
ENDLESS FEATURES
Watch all your favorite movies in stunning clarity on the 11.1 ” widescreen display using
XBRITE - HiColor™technology so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true - to - life
color and razor - sharp detail from almost any angle.
The VAIO ® TZ includes a 64GB Solid State Drive (SSD) for rapid boot - ups, quicker
application launches and greater durability. An additional 320GB Hard Disk Drive is also
installed to provide ample room for storage.
With the bundled external DVD±R DL/ DVD±RW optical drive and Click to Disc™Editor,
present your digital video content in a professional - looking package or archive all your
important data to DVDs and CDs.
ENVIRONMENTALLY ENGINEERED FEATURES
By using a mercury - free backlit LCD display, the VAIO ® TZ keeps one less chemical out
of both your home and the landfills.
The TZ notebook is ENERGY STAR ® qualified, which means that it uses less power and
reduces greenhouse gas emissions by meeting strict efficiency guidelines set by the
Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Energy.
The VAIO ® TZ notebook holds an environmental rating of Silver from EPEAT™ .
At 2.7 lbs. (with standard battery) with 4.5 to 9.0 hours of standard battery life and
durable premium 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: 11/13/2008
VGN-TZ398U/XC
VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Ultra Portable
Action Buttons: Play/Pause/Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind,
AV Instant Mode, WLAN on/off, S1
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 1.3 megapixel 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® Duo Processor
Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 2GB PC2 - 4200 (2GBx1)
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick Duo™
media slot with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® / 34 slot
One Secure Digital (SD™memory card) media slot
Solid State Drive
Capacity: 64GB
Interface: Ultra ATA
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size: 11.1"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
XBRITE- HiColor ™Technology: Yes
Technology: WXGA
Graphics
Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with
Total Available Graphics Memory of 256MB (max.)
Chipset: Intel® 945GMS
Interface: VGA out with Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC -In: 1
i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE
1394)
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base -T
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ- 45)
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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: Optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband
service
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP- BPL11)
Estimated Battery Life: 4.5 -9.0 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
7.0 -13.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 68W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Ultimate with SP1
Internet Services: AOL® 90 -Day Risk Free Trial -New Users
Only
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60 - Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student
2007
Sony® Original Software: Click to Disc™ Editor - DVD
Creation
VAIO Movie Story -Movie Creation
VAIO Music Box -Playlist Creation
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software applications and
trials.
Security and Anti -Virus Software: Microsoft® Windows
Live™OneCare™Trial Version
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll -free technical telephone
assistance, available 24/7
Online and Email Support: Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty . See
actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT ™: Meets Silver EPEAT™Rating
RoHS®: Compliant
For more information: www.sony.com/recycle
Regulation and Standard Compliance
Energy Star® Compliant: 4.0
Dimensions
Weight: 2.74 lbs. (with standard battery)
Measurements: 10.9"(W) x 0.88 - 1.17"(H) x 7.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP- BPL11)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC16V13)
Power Cord
Cleaning cloth
External DVD±R DL/DVD±RW Optical Drive (VGP-UDRW1)
Black Leather Proctection Case (VGP-CKTZ2/B)
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPX11)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP- BPL11)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC16V10)
Port Replicator & Docking Station (VGP-PRTZ1)
USB Optical Mouse(VGP- UMS20/B)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP- BMS33/B)
Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP- USP1)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys (VGP-
UHDM10/B)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC6)
Color: Premium Black Carbon Fiber
UPC Code: 27242246539
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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.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternet services, which may require a fee.
4.BroadbandInternetservicerequiredalongwiththirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription or other service fee.
5.DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
8.Measuredatthenarrowestpoint
9.i.Linkisatrademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
10.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new WindowsVista ®
classificationofgraphicsmemory, which is the total of Dedicated
VideoMemory,SystemVideoMemoryandShared System Memory.
SharedSystem Memory variesdependingonthe operating
condition,driversoftwareversionandsystemmemorysize.
11.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions. Batterylifewillbe shorter with
models equipped with Instant Mode features.
12.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)or write toSonyElectronics,12451 Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
13.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
suchsupport is determined by the aplicable software vendor.
14.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudontactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyouuse
thesoftware. You can activatethesoftwareby Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, you mustconvertto the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15.FreeMonth Offer: Limited time offer. Subject to change. You will be
chargedaregularmonthlyfeeforyourselectedconnectioncard
plan.Aonemonthservicecreditwill be applied to your account
within1 - 3billcycles.Servicecreditwill be for the amount of the
monthlyrate charge only.Seewww.sony.com/sprintfor complete
offerdetails, price plans, service terms and conditions, andcoverage
map.ClicktheSprinticononyourVAIOnotebook ’ sdesktopfor
serviceactivation. Coveragenotavailable everywhere – see
coveragemapfordetails.Creditapproval and $200 early termination
feeappliesif not cancelled within the first 30 days. Service defaultsto
NationwideSprint PCS Network, whereavailable,if Sprint Mobile
BroadbandNetworkisunavailable.Notavailablewhileroaming.
Terms&Conditionsandadditionalrestrictionsapply.Maynot be
combinedwith other offers.
16.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct, there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmake any warranty orrepresentationwithrespect to the
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementioned here.
Sonyhereby disclaims any representationsorwarranties that this
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoose to connect toit.WhileSonyrepresentatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmaybeabletoassist you and may make
recommendations,they are NOT authorizedtovaryor waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmust determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandeveryparticular
instance.Softwaretitles pre - installedonthe Sony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subjecttochangewithout notice. This product meets the standards of the
InternationalEnergyStarProgramforenergyefficiency.
©2008Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproductionin whole or
inpartwithoutwrittenpermissionisprohibited.Sony,VAIO,theVAIOlogo,
XBRITE - HiColor,Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate,MOTIONEYE, i.LINK and
ClicktoDisc are trademarks of SonyintheU.S. and in other coutries.
Microsoft,WindowsLive,OneCare,WindowsVistaaretrademarksofthe
MicrosoftCorporationintheU.S.andinothercountries. Intel and
Centrinoare registered trademarks and Coreisatrademark of the Intel
CorporationintheU.S.andinothercountries.Bluetoothisaregistered
trademarkofSIG, Inc. Sprint and the “ MovingForward ” logoare
trademarksof Sprint Nextel. Energy StarandtheEnergy Star mark are
registeredU.S. marks All othertrademarksaretrademarks of their
respectiveowners.
PrintedinU.S.A.04/08.