Sony VGNZ790DDB - VAIO Z Series User manual

VGN- Z790DDB
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Uncompromising ultra-portable design
BUSINESS - GRADE DURABILITY
Multi - layered carbon - fiber casing covers the LCD panel and bottom of the
chassis to help protect against knocks and bumps
Seamless aluminum keyboard panel adds structural rigidity and helps keep
internal components protected
G - Sensor™Shock Protection technology5 counteracts sudden movements
by locking up the spinning hard drive to help prevent potential damage,
such as scratching, which could lead to data loss
BRIGHTER, CRISPER, SCRATCH - RESISTANT LCD
A brighter, crisper display makes those long hours and heavy workloads a
little easier to bear. The VAIO ® Z Series notebook features XBRITE -
DuraView™LCD technology. Not only does XBRITE - DuraView™provide
incredible picture quality with 100% color saturation and a brighter display
thanks to an LED backlight, it also features a scratch - resistant coating.
FIRST - CLASS SUPPORT
1 - year limited standard warranty12
1 - year international service
Tier 2 phone support with expedited diagnostic and repair services
Full range of extended service plans
FULLY LOADED WITH EXTRAS
Boasting a hybrid graphics system that lets you control performance
settings on the fly, optional Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built - in,
HDMI ™output and more, the Z notebook sits on the cutting - edge of ultra -
portable PC technology.
Built tough for business, the VAIO ® Z notebook offers the portability of a 3.4
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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Last Updated: 07/14/2009
VGN- Z790DDB
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 P8700
Speed: 2.53GHz
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: 8GB
Speed: 1066MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB
Speed: 7200rpm
Interface: 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™
(STD / 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: 13.1"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
XBRITE- DuraView ™Technology: Yes
Back Light Technology: LED
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA ® GeForce® 9300M GS GPU with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 1500MB (max.) and
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total
Available Graphics Memory: 1300MB (max.)
Video RAM: 256MB of dedicated video RAM
Technology: Hybrid Graphics System
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Max. External Resolution via VGA: 2048x1536
Max. External Resolution via DVI: 1920x1200
Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™
ouput/cable: 1920x1080
Inputs and Outputs
Modem Jack: 1
1
15
15
2
20
4
11
18
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
HDMI™Output: 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base -T
(Gigabit)
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)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)
Mobile Broadband: Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband
Built - In
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP- BPS12)
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%
Software
Operating System: 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 Small Business 2007
VAIO® Multimedia Suite: 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.
Anti -Virus & Recovery 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
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty . See
actual warranty for details.
International Service: 1 year international service plan
available. Registration required. See
www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Environmental Information
RoHS®: Compliant
Dimensions
Weight: 3.30 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements: 12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP- BPS12)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V26)
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V30)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRZ1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS12)
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3
17
15
8
8
14
13
16
10
9
5
5,6
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL12)
VAIO ® Protection Case (VGP-CKZ1)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP- BMS33/B)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC3)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242775398
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.
13.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudontactivate it as described 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
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
14.Compatibility and performance ina64 bit environment mayvary.
Checkwith the manufacturer ofyoursoftware or accessory toensure
youhave the latest updates.
15.BroadbandServicesold separately. Service activation fee of $35
mayapply.MobileBroadband is available to more than 262 million
peoplein258 major metro areas in the U.S. Offers and coverage,
varyingby service, notavailableeverywhere. Network details &
coveragemaps atvzw.com. ©2009VerizonWireless.All company
names,trademarks,logos,andcopyrightsnotpropertyofVerizon
Wirelessarepropertyoftheirrespective owners.All rights reserved
16.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.
17.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
18. Windows Vista ® isrequiredfor feature functionality. Rebooting is
necessaryon pre - installed and downgraded Windows ® XPProfessional
models.
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 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.
©2009Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in wholeor
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE -
DuraView,Memory Stick PRO,MOTIONEYE,MagicGate and i.LINK are
trademarksofSonyintheU.S.andinothercountries.Microsoftand
WindowsVistaare trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
andinothercountries.Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and
CoreisatrademarkoftheIntelCorporationintheU.S.andinother
countries.Bluetoothand the bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of
SIG,Inc. Symantec, theSymantecLogo,and Norton Internet Security
aretrademarks or registeredtrademarksofSymantec Corporation or its
affiliatesintheU.S.andother countries. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI
LicensingLLC. All othertrademarksaretrademarks of their respective
owners.
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