Sony VGN-Z540 User manual

VGN-Z540 Configure-to-Order
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Uncompromising ultra-portable design
POWERFUL MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Core™2 Duo P9500 - P8400 processors (2.53GHz - 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 ®
with Service Pack 1.
Uncompromising elegance weaved into a 3.4 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 3.4
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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Last Updated: 01/23/2009
VGN-Z540 Configure-to-Order
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: Ultra - portable
ActionButtons: S1,S2,WLAN/Bluetooth® on/off,Performace Select
PointingDevice: Electro - Statictouch pad
Security:BiometricFingerprintSensor
TrustedPlatform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2compliant
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,82keyswith2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built - inMOTIONEYE® camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™2DuoProcessorP9500 (Configuration 1), Intel®
Core™2DuoProcessorP8600(Configuration 2), Intel® Core™2Duo
ProcessorP8400 (Configuration 3),
Speed: 2.53GHz (Configuration 1), 2.40GHz (Configuration 2), 2.26GHz
(Configuration 3),
FrontSideBusSpeed: 1066MHz
L2Cache: 6MB(Configuration 1) or 3MB (Configurations2 - 3)
Technology: Intel®Centrino® 2processor technology
Memory
Type: DDR3SDRAM
Installed: 4GB PC3 - 8500(2GBx2),3GB PC3 - 8500(2GBx1+1GBx1),2GB
PC3 - 8500(1GBx2),2GB PC3 - 8500(2GBx1),1GB PC3 - 8500(1GBx1)
Maximum:4GB
Speed: 1066MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB (Configuration1), 250GB (Configuration 2), 200GB
(Configuration3), 200GB (Configuration 4), 160GB (Configuration
5),120GB (Configuration 6)
Speed: 5400rpm(Configurations 1 - 3,5 - 6),7200rpm (Configuration 4)
Interface: SerialATA
ImpactProtection: G - Sensor™ShockProtection - HardDiskDrive
Protection
Optical Drive #1
DVD+RDLWrite: 4x max
DVD+RWrite: 8x max
DVD+RWWrite: 4x max
DVD - RWrite: 8x max
DVD - RWWrite: 4x max
CD - RWrite: 16xmax
CD - RWWrite: 10xmax
DVD± RW: Yes (DVD±RDL/DVD±RW/RAM)
CDRead: 24xmax
DVDRead: 8x max
DVD - RAMWrite: 5x max
DVD - RDLWrite: 4x max
DVD - RAMRead: 5x max
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: OneMemoryStickDuo™ mediaslotwith
MagicGate ® functionality
One ExpressCard ®/34slot
OneSecureDigital(SD™memorycard) media slot
Audio
SoundSystem: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
ScreenSize: 13.1"
Resolution: 1366x768
XBRITE - DuraView ™ Technology: Yes
BackLightTechnology: LED
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ®9300MGSGPU with TotalAvailable
GraphicsMemory of 340MB (max.) andMobile Intel ® GraphicsMedia
Accelerator4500MHDwithIntel® ClearVideoTechnologywithTotal
AvailableGraphics Memory: 280MB (max.) (1GB Configuration)
NVIDIA® GeForce ®9300MGSGPUwith Total AvailableGraphics
Memoryof 860MB (max.) and Mobile Intel ® GraphicsMedia
Accelerator4500MHDwithIntel® ClearVideoTechnologywithTotal
AvailableGraphics Memory: 790MB (max.) (2GB Configuration)
NVIDIA® GeForce ®9300MGSGPUwith Total AvailableGraphics
Memoryof1370MB(max.)and Mobile Intel® GraphicsMedia
Accelerator4500MHDwithIntel® ClearVideoTechnologywithTotal
AvailableGraphics Memory: 1300MB (max.) (3GB Configuration)
NVIDIA® GeForce ®9300MGSGPUwith Total AvailableGraphics
Memoryof1370MB(max.)and Mobile Intel® GraphicsMedia
Accelerator4500MHDwithIntel® ClearVideoTechnologywithTotal
AvailableGraphics Memory: 1300MB (max.) (4GB Configuration)
VideoRAM: 128MBofdedicatedvideoRAM
Technology: HybridGraphicsSystem
Chipset: MobileIntel ® GM45Express Chipset
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Interface: HDMI™andVGAoutw/Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
HDMI™ ConnectionOutput(s): 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
PortReplicator Connector(s): 1(Bottom)
USBPort(s): 2(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
i.LINK ® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK ®connector(IEEE1394)
EthernetConnection(s): 1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T
EthernetSpeed: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90 Modem (RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel®WiFiLink5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)
WirelessWAN: OptionalSprint ® MobileBroadband Service
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedStereoA2DPBluetooth®
Technology
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS12)or
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL12)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 2.0to 6.0 hours StandardCapacityBattery
3.0to 9.0 hours LargeCapacityBattery
PowerRequirements: 100W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: GenuineMicrosoft ® Windows Vista ®Ultimatewith
SP1,Windows Vista ®HomePremiumwithSP1, Windows Vista®
BusinesswithSP1/XPDowngrade
InternetServices: AOL®90 - DayRisk FreeTrial - NewUsersOnly
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeHome and Student 2007 (withVista ® Home
PremiumandUltimateConfiguration)or Microsoft® OfficeSmall
Business2007 (withVista ® Business Configuration)
The VAIO ® SoftwareExperience: VAIO ®StartupAssistant
Clickto DiscEditor - Import,Edit,Burn
VAIO ®MovieStory - SimpleMovieCreation
VAIO ® MusicBox - Musicby Mood
VAIO ® Mediaplus - MultimediaStreamingSoftware
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
Anti - Virus&RecoverySoftware: Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™
Trial Version
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
LimitedWarrantyTerm: 1yearlimitedwarranty .Seeactualwarranty
for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : MeetsSilverEPEAT™ Rating
RoHS ® : Compliant
Formore information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Regulation and Standard Compliance
EnergyStar® Compliant: 4.0
Dimensions
Weight: 3.42 lbs (withstandardbattery)
Measurements: 12.4"(W)x1.0 - 1.3"(H)x 8.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardLithium - ionbattery(VGP - BPS12)orLargeCapacityBattery
(VGP - BPL12)
ACAdapter(VGP - AC19V26)
PowerCable
Optional Accessories
StickACAdapter(VGP - AC19V21)
PortReplicator(VGP - PRZ1)
AdditionalStandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS12)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL12)
VAIO ® ProtectionCase (VGP - CKZ1)
USBOptical Mouse (VGP - UMS20/B)
Bluetooth® LaserMouse (VGP - BMS33/B)
Neoprene Case (VGP - AMC1)
Color: Black
UPCCode: 27242740938
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1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed willbereduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeans one billion bytes when referring toharddrivecapacity.
Accessiblecapacitymay vary. A portion of hard disk spaceis
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccess point. Some functionality may
requireInternet services, which may requireafee.
4.BroadbandInternetservicerequiredalongwiththirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription orotherservice fee.
5. Blu - rayDisc™ Media/Formatsare not universally compatible.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measures are approximateandmay vary.
8.Measuredatthenarrowest point
9.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlytodesignatethat a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
10.Total Available Graphics Memory referstothe new Windows Vista ®
classificationof graphics memory, which varies dependingonthe
operatingcondition, version of device driverandsystem memory size.
11.Actualbatterylifemay vary based on product settings, usage
patternsandenvironmentalconditions.Battery life will be shorter with
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)orwriteto Sony Electronics, 12451Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
13.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be availablefrom
theapplicable3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
suchsupport is determined bythe aplicable software vendor.
14.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonlyfor 60 days after you first use it. Youwillnotbeable to use
thesoftwareifyoudont activate it as described the first time you use
thesoftware.Youcanactivate the software by Internet: Internet
servicechargesmay apply. If you want to keep usingthesoftware
afterthe60 - daytrialperiod,you must convert to theperpetual
version.Youcanconvertonline by following the conversion
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15.Aportionofthesystemmemoryover 3GB may not be available to
theoperatingsystem.
16.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
17. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequality will vary.
18.Free Month Offer: Limited time offer.Subjecttochange. You will be
chargedaregularmonthly fee for your selected connection card
plan.Aone month service credit will be applied toyouraccount
within1 - 3billcycles.Servicecreditwillbe for the amount of the
monthlyratechargeonly. See www.sony.com/sprint forcomplete
offerdetails, price plans, service termsandconditions, and coverage
map.ClicktheSprinticon on your VAIO notebook ’ sdesktop for
serviceactivation.Coverage notavailableeverywhere – see
coveragemapfordetails.Creditapproval and $200 early termination
feeapplies if not cancelled within thefirst30 days. Service defaults to
NationwideSprintPCSNetwork, where available, if SprintMobile
BroadbandNetworkis unavailable. Not available while roaming.
Terms&Conditions and additional restrictions apply. May not be
combinedwith other offers.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions. This product is not
manufacturedtowork with any specific software, andSonydoesnot and
cannotmakeanywarrantyor representation with respect to the
performanceofthisproduct with any particular software packages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedhere.
Sonyherebydisclaimsany representations or warranties thatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoosetoconnectto it. While Sony representatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmay be able to assist you and maymake
recommendations,theyareNOTauthorized to vary or waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermineforthemselvesthesuitabilityand
compatibilityofthehardware and software in each and every particular
instance.Software titles pre - installedontheSonycomputeraresubject
tochangewithoutnotice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to
retailversionsor have all documentation. Features andspecificationsare
subjecttochange without notice. This product meetsthestandardsof the
InternationalEnergyStarProgramfor energy efficiency.
©2008SonyElectronicsInc.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission isprohibited.Sony,VAIO, XBRITE -
DuraView,MemoryStickDuo,MOTION EYE, G - Sensor,MagicGate,and
i.LINKaretrademarksof Sony in the U.S. and in other countries.Microsoft,
Windows,WindowsLive, OneCare and Windows Vista are trademarks of
theMicrosoftCorporation in the U.S. and in other countries.Inteland
CentrinoareregisteredtrademarksandCore is a trademark of the Intel
Corporationinthe U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth is aregistered
trademarkofSIG,Inc.ENERGYSTARis a registered U.S. mark. All other
trademarksaretrademarksoftheir respective owners.
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