Sony VGNSR490DCB - VAIO SR Series User manual

VGN-SR490DCB
VAIO® SR Series Notebook PC
Serious power, uncompromising class
BUILT FOR THE ROAD
Lightweight and easy to handle at just over 4 lb. (with a standard battery)
with a 13.3”(diag.) display, the VAIO ® SR notebook is crafted for mobility.
From its durable magnesium alloy form factor and G - Sensor™Shock
protection to its spacious keyboard that makes for convenient typing, this
PC is built to travel. . . comfortably.
FIRST - CLASS SUPPORT
1 - year limited standard warranty
1 - year international service
Tier 2 phone
support with expedited diagnostic and repair services
Full range of extended service plans
BRIGHTER, CRISPER DISPLAY
The VAIO ® SR notebook features an 13.3”LED backlit display for a brighter,
crisper display that is also more energy - efficient.
SWITCH UP YOUR PERSPECTIVE
The VAIO ® SR notebook with Switch mode is the perfect option for those
who need to do it all on one computer. Switch mode enables you to tailor
your notebook to the scenarios in which you use your PC - such as work,
home and entertainment. A set of buttons above the keyboard lets you
set and toggle between three distinct usage "personalities", complete with
unique wallpaper and a series of customized shortcuts.
The powerful, portable and durable VAIO ® SR notebook features a
magnesium alloy casing, Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor technology, long
battery life and a 13.3 ” LED backlit widescreen display with XBRITE - ECO™
LCD technology. Customize your SR notebook with completely different on -
screen “ personalities ” for home, work and play using the ingenious new
“ Switch ” mode.
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Last Updated: 04/09/2010
VGN-SR490DCB
VAIO® SR Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Ultra-portable
Action Buttons: Switch Mode
Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor P8800
Speed: 2.66GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz
L2 Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® processor
technology
Memory
Installed: 3GB PC2-6400 (2GBx1 + 1GBx1)
Maximum: 8GB
Type/Speed: DDR2 SDRAM/800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Type: Serial ATA
Impact Protection: G- Sensor ™Shock Protection -
Hard Disk Drive Protection
Optical Drive
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/- RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD ± R/ ± RW/ ± R DL/-
RAM)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick
PRO™ ( Standard / Duo) media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard ® /34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media
slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size: 13.3"
Resolution: 1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Technology: WXGA
Back Light Technology: LED
Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video
Technology
Total Available Graphics Memory: 1340MB
(max.)
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Max. External Resolution via VGA: 2048 x 1536
Max. External Resolution via DVI: 1920 x 1200
Inputs and Outputs
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)
Headphone Output(s): 1
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
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Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
Estimated Battery Life: Up to 6.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery based on MobileMark
Method
Up to 9.0 hours Large Capacity Battery based
on MobileMark Method
Power Requirements: 100W + 10%
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base- TX
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ -45)
Wi- Fi: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
11)
Bluetooth Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft ® Windows
Vista® Business 64 -bit with XP Pro downgrade
disc
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home
and Student 2007
The VAIO ® Software Experience: VAIO® Startup
Assistant
VAIO® Care
VAIO® Multimedia Suite: Click to Disc Editor -
DVD Creation
VAIO® Movie Story -Movie Creation
VAIO® MusicBox -Playlist Creation
VAIO® Media plus -Multimedia Streaming
Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from
your PC for a complete list of software
applications and trials.
Anti -Virus Software: Norton Internet Security ™2009
30-Day Trial Offer
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
International Service: 1 year international service
plan available. Registration required. See
www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty .
See actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
RoHS® : Compliant
For more information:
www.sony.com/vaioeco
ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
Dimensions
Weight: 4.39 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements: 12.4"(W) x 0.98-1.34"(H) x
9.2"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS13A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
VAIO® Protection Case (VGP-CKSR1)
USB Optical Mouse (VGP-UMS20/B)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC1)
Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP4/H)
Color: Night Black
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UPC Code: 027242775664
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
requireInternetservices.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
6.Measuredatthenarrowestpoint
7.i.LINKisatrademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
8.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
9.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)orwritetoSonyElectronics, 12451 Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
10.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 the aplicable software vendor.
11.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new WindowsVista ®
classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and system memory size.
12.Broadband Internet servicerequiredalongwith third party services
whichmay require a subscription or other service fee.
13.Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ TrialVersion – Thistrial
softwarewill work for ninety (90) daysafteryoufirst use it. You willnot
beableto use the software if you do not activate it asdescribedthe
firsttime you use thesoftware.Youcan activate the softwareby
Internet:Internet service charges mayapply.If you want tokeep
usingthesoftware after the 90 - daytrial period, you must buy a
subscription.Youcan subscribe online by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
14. Windows Vista ® is required for functionality of G - Sensor™Shock
Protection.
15.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudon'tactivateitasdescribed the first time you use
thesoftware. You canactivatethesoftware by Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, youmustconvert to the perpetual
version.Youcanconvert online by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
16.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
17.Compatibility and performance ina64 bit environment mayvary.
Checkwith the manufacturer ofyoursoftware or accessory toensure
youhave the latest updates.
18.NortonInternetSecurity™200930 - day subscription is pre - installed
onyour Sony VAIO PC. Youneedto activate the software forthe
productto work. You canactivateinthe Sony VAIO StartupAssistant
orby double clicking theNortonInternet Security icon onyour
desktop.Afteryour30 - daysare finished,buyNorton Internet Security
tocontinue to be protected from viruses, hackers andidentify theft.
ComputerInterface: For this productthereare a multitude ofvarying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmake any warrantyorrepresentationwith respect to the
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptions except those mentioned here.
Sonyhereby disclaims anyrepresentationsor warranties that this
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 waive this
disclaimer.Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandeveryparticular
instance.Softwaretitles pre - installedon the Sony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbe identical to
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
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inpartwithoutwrittenpermission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, VAIO,
VAIO logo, XBRITE - ECO,MemoryStickPRO,MOTIONEYE, G - Sensor,
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countries.Microsoft,WindowsLive,OneCareandWindowsVistaare
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