Sony VGN Z520N - VAIO Z Series User manual

VGN-Z520N/B
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Uncompromising ultra-portable design
POWERFUL MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Core™2 Duo P8400 processor (2.26GHz ) with Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor
technology –the latest chipset from Intel ® .
The VAIO ® Z notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ® Windows Vista ®
Business with Service Pack 1.
Uncompromising elegance weaved into a 3.31 lb go - anywhere package.
XBRITE - DuraView™LCD technology with LED backlight for a brighter, crisper, tougher
display.
WIRELESS FREEDOM
Built - in Wireless - N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range .
Integrated Sprint ® Mobile Broadband technology for blazing - fast wireless access
beyond LAN networks and hotspots.
Extend the reach of your Z 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
Hybrid graphics system lets you set graphics performance on the fly –no reboot
necessary.
An HDMI™output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so
you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of
extra cables (HDMI™cable sold separately).
A built - in biometric fingerprint scanner makes authentication and secure access quick
and easy –you only need your fingerprint.
An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant chip enhances
security by allowing you to control access on a specific client/user basis.
G - Sensor™Shock Protection technology makes your data even less vulnerable to loss or
damage. When the built - in 3D acceleration sensor detects a risky movement, the HDD -
head will lock up to secure its position and help protect the disc from scratching.
ENVIRONMENTALLY ENGINEERED FEATURES
Energy - efficient 25 watt Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor offers all the performance at lower
power consumption.
By using a mercury - free backlit LED display, the VAIO ® Z notebook keeps one less
chemical out of both your home and the landfills.
The Z notebook is ENERGY STAR ® 4.0 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 ® Z notebook holds an environmental rating of Silver from EPEAT™ .
Built tough for business, the VAIO ® Z notebook offers the portability of a 3.31 lbs (with
standard battery) form factor with the performance of a larger computer. Encased in
durable carbon fiber and featuring scratch - resistant XBRITE - DuraView™LCD
technology, the Z notebook is designed to withstand the rigors of the road.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 11/12/2008
VGN-Z520N/B
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Ultra-portable
Action Buttons: S1, S2, WLAN/Bluetooth® on/off,
Performace Select
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 2.5mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built -in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8400
Speed: 2.26GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz
L2 Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Memory
Type: DDR3 SDRAM
Installed: 3GB PC3 - 8500 (2GBx1 + 1GBx1)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 1066MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Impact Protection: G -Sensor™Shock Protection -Hard
Disk Drive Protection
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/RAM)
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: One Memory Stick Duo™
media slot with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® / 34 slot
One Secure Digital (SD™memory card) media slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size: 13.1"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
XBRITE- DuraView ™Technology: Yes
Back Light Technology: LED
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA ® GeForce® 9300M GS GPU with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 1370MB (max.) and
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total
Available Graphics Memory: 1300MB (max.)
Video RAM: 128MB of dedicated video RAM
Technology: Hybrid Graphics System
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
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Interface: HDMI™and VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
HDMI™Connection Output(s): 1
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)
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ- 11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)
Wireless WAN: Sprint® Mobile Broadband Service
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP- BPS12)
Estimated Battery Life: 3.0 to 6.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
4.5 to 9.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 100W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Business with SP1/XP downgrade
Internet Services: AOL® 90 -Day Risk Free Trial -New Users
Only
Anti -Virus and Recovery Software: Microsoft® Windows
Live™OneCare™Trial Version
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60 - Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 2007
The VAIO® Software Experience: VAIO ® Startup Assistant
Click to Disc Editor -Import, Edit, Burn
VAIO ® Movie Story -Simple Movie Creation
VAIO ® MusicBox -Music by Mood
VAIO ® Media plus -Multimedia Streaming Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software applications and
trials.
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/vaioeco
Regulation and Standard Compliance
Energy Star® Compliant: 4.0
Dimensions
Weight: 3.31 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements: 12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP- BPS12)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V26)
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V21)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRZ1)
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Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS12)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL12)
VAIO ® Protection Case (VGP-CKZ1)
USB Optical Mouse (VGP- UMS20/B)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP- BMS33/B)
Neoprene Case (VGP- AMB10)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 27242745476
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 ®
classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and system memorysize.
11.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsandenvironmentalconditions.Batterylifewill be shorterwith
models equipped with Instant Mode features.
12.Seeactuallimitedwarranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)or write toSonyElectronics, 12451 Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL 33913.
13.Forcertain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
suchsupport is determined by theaplicable software vendor.
14.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudont activate it as described the first time you use
thesoftware. You canactivatethesoftware by Internet:Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, youmustconvert to theperpetual
version.Youcan convert online by following the conversion
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15.A portion of the systemmemoryover3GB may not be availableto
theoperatingsystem.
16.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
17. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequalitywill vary.
18.FreeMonth Offer: Limited time offer. Subject to change. You will be
chargedaregularmonthlyfeeforyourselectedconnectioncard
plan.Aonemonthservicecreditwill be applied to your account
within1 - 3billcycles. Service credit will be for the amount of the
monthlyrate charge only.Seewww.sony.com/sprint for complete
offerdetails, price plans, service terms and conditions, andcoverage
map.ClicktheSprint icon on your VAIO notebook ’ sdesktopfor
serviceactivation. Coveragenot available everywhere – see
coveragemapfor details. Credit approval and $200 early termination
feeappliesif not cancelled within the first 30 days. Service defaultsto
NationwideSprint PCS Network,whereavailable, if SprintMobile
BroadbandNetworkisunavailable.Notavailablewhileroaming.
Terms&Conditionsandadditionalrestrictionsapply.Maynot be
combinedwith other offers.
ComputerInterface: For this product,there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmake any warrantyorrepresentationwith respect tothe
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticular software packages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardware options except those mentioned here.
Sonyhereby disclaims anyrepresentationsor warranties thatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoose to connect toit.While Sony representatives orSony
authorizeddealersmaybeabletoassist you and may make
recommendations,they are NOTauthorizedtovary or waivethis
disclaimer.Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandeveryparticular
instance.Softwaretitles pre - installedon the Sony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremay not be identical to
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subjecttochangewithout notice. This product meets the standards of the
InternationalEnergyStarProgram for energy efficiency.
©2008Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in wholeor
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE -
DuraView,MemoryStickDuo, MOTION EYE, G - Sensor,MagicGate,and
i.LINKaretrademarksofSonyintheU.S.andinothercountries.Microsoft,
Windows,WindowsLive,OneCareandWindows Vista are trademarks of
theMicrosoftCorporationintheU.S.andinother countries. Intel and
Centrinoare registered trademarks andCoreisa trademark of theIntel
CorporationintheU.S.andinothercountries.Bluetoothisaregistered
trademarkof SIG, Inc. ENERGY STARisa registered U.S. mark. Allother
trademarksaretrademarksof their respective owners.
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