Sony VGN Z720D - VAIO Z Series User manual

VGN-Z720D/B
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Uncompromising ultra-portable design
POWERFUL MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel ® Core™2 Duo P8700 processor
(2.53GHz ) with Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor technology and 4GB of
system memory .
The VAIO ® Z notebook comes pre - installed with Windows Vista ® Business 64 -
bit / XP PRO downgrade.
Uncompromising elegance weaved into a 3.30 lb (with standard battery)
go - anywhere package.
Enjoy a 13.1" LED backlit widescreen display with XBRITE - DuraView™ LCD
technology for a brighter, crisper, tougher display.
WIRELESS FREEDOM
Access the internet beyond your home network or WiFi hotspots with
Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built - In .
Built - in Wireless - N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed
and range .
Extend the reach of your Z notebook with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth ®
technology that's ideal for advanced wireless communication and
streaming uncompromised CD - quality stereo music to compatible
Bluetooth ® technology enabled speakers or headphones (sold
separately).
ENDLESS FEATURES
A hybrid graphics system lets you set graphics performance on the fly –no
reboot necessary.
AnHDMI ™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.
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.
Built tough for business, the VAIO ® Z notebook offers the portability of a
3.30 lbs (with standard capacity 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 help 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: 08/14/2009
VGN-Z720D/B
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: Ultra - portable
ActionButtons: S1,S2,WLAN/Bluetooth® on/ off, Performace Select
PointingDevice: Electro - static touch 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™2DuoProcessorP8700
Speed: 2.53GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 1066MHz
L2Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino® 2processor technology
Memory
Installed: 4GB PC3 - 8500(2GBx2)
Maximum:8GB
Type/Speed: DDR3SDRAM/1066MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB
Speed: 7200rpm
Type: SerialATA
ImpactProtection: G - Sensor™ShockProtection - HardDiskDrive
Protection
Optical Drive
CDSupport: Read/Write(CD/ - R/ - RW)
DVDSupport: Read/Write(DVD±R/±RW/±RDL/ - RAM)
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: OneMemoryStickPRO™ ( STD/ Duo)media
slotwith MagicGate ® functionality
One ExpressCard ®/ 34media slot
OneSecureDigital(SDmemory card) media slot
Audio
SoundSystem: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
ScreenSize: 13.1"
Resolution: 1600x900
XBRITE - DuraView ™ Technology: Yes
BackLightTechnology: LED
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ®9300MGSGPU with TotalAvailable
GraphicsMemory of 2010MB (max.) andMobile Intel ® Graphics
MediaAccelerator4500MHDwithIntel® ClearVideoTechnology
withTotal Available Graphics Memory: 1750MB (max.)
VideoRAM: 256MBofdedicatedvideoRAM
Technology: HybridGraphicsSystem
Chipset: MobileIntel ® GM45Express Chipset
Max.ExternalResolutionvia VGA: 2048x1536
Max.External Display Resolution via HDMI ™ : 1920x1080
Max.ExternalResolutionvia DVI: 1920x1200
Inputs and Outputs
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)
HeadphoneOutput(s): 1
EthernetConnection(s): 1
HDMI™ Output: 1
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS12)
EstimatedBatteryLife: Upto 6.0 hours StandardCapacityBattery based
onMobileMarkMethod
Upto 9.0 hours LargeCapacityBattery basedonMobileMark
Method
PowerRequirements: 100W+10%
Wireless/Networking
EthernetProtocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T (Gigabit)
EthernetSpeed: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
Wi - Fi: Intel®WiFiLink5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedStereoA2DPBluetooth® Technology
(2.1+EDR)
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90 Modem (RJ - 11)
MobileBroadband: VerizonWireless Mobile Broadband Built - in
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Software
OperatingSystem: Microsoft® Windows Vista ® Business64 - bit /XPPRO
downgrade
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeSmall Business 2007
VAIO ® MultimediaSuite: 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: NortonInternetSecurity™200930 - Day
Trial Offer
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
InternationalService: 1yearinternationalserviceplanavailable.
Registrationrequired. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
LimitedWarrantyTerm: 1yearlimitedwarranty .See actualwarrantyfor
details.
Environmental Information
RoHS ® : Compliant
Dimensions
Weight: 3.30 lbs (withstandard capacity battery)
Measurements: 12.4"(W)x1.0 - 1.3"(H)x 8.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardCapacity Lithium - ionbattery(VGP - BPS12)
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 - AMB10)
Color: Black
UPCCode: 027242774964
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
requireInternetservices.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.Non - metricweights and measures are approximateand may vary.
6.Measuredatthenarrowest point
7.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlytodesignate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
8.Actualbatterylife may vary based on product settings, usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
9.Seeactuallimited warranty 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.
10.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be availablefrom
theapplicable3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
suchsupport is determined by the aplicable software vendor.
11.Total Available Graphics Memory referstothe new Windows Vista ®
classificationof graphics memory, which varies dependingonthe
operatingcondition, version of device driverand system memory size.
12.BroadbandInternetservicerequired along with third party services
whichmay require a subscription orother service fee.
13.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonlyfor 60 days after you first use it. Youwillnotbe able 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.
14.Compatibilityandperformancein a 64 bit environment may vary.
Checkwiththemanufacturerof your software or accessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
15.BroadbandServicesoldseparately.Service activation fee of $35
mayapply.Mobile Broadband is available to morethan262million
peoplein 258 major metro areas intheU.S. Offers and coverage,
varyingbyservice,not available everywhere. Network details&
coveragemapsat vzw.com. ©2009VerizonWireless.Allcompany
names,trademarks,logos,and copyrights not property of Verizon
Wirelessarepropertyoftheir respective owners. All rights reserved
16.Aportionofthesystemmemoryover 3GB may not be available to
theoperatingsystemina 32 - bitenvironment.
17.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
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18. Windows Vista ® isrequiredforfeaturefunctionality.Rebooting is
necessaryon pre - installed and downgraded Windows ® XPProfessional
models.
19.NortonInternetSecurity™200930 - day subscription is pre - installed
onyourSonyVAIOPC.Youneed to activate the software for the
producttowork.Youcanactivate in the Sony VAIO Startup Assistant
orbydoubleclickingthe Norton Internet Security icon on your
desktop.Afteryour30 - daysarefinished, buy Norton InternetSecurity
tocontinue to be protected fromviruses, hackers and identify theft.
20. Windows Vista ® is required for functionality of G - Sensor™Shock
Protection.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,thereareamultitudeofvarying
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
subject to change without notice.
©2009SonyElectronicsInc.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
CorporationintheU.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth and the
Bluetoothlogoaretrademarksof IG, Inc. Symantec, the Symantec Logo,
andNortonInternetSecurity are trademarks or registeredtrademarks
ofSymantecCorporation or its affiliates in the U.S. andothercountries.
HDMIisatrademarkofHDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are
trademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
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