Sony VGNZ890 User manual

VGN- Z890GLX
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Uncompromising ultra-portable design
POWERFUL MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel ® Core™2 Duo P9700 processor (2.80GHz )
with Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor technology and 4GB of pre - installed system memory.
The VAIO ® Z notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ® Windows ® 7
Professional .
Uncompromising elegance weaved into a 3.30 lb (with standard battery) go - anywhere
package.
Enjoy a 13.1" (1600x900) LED backlit widescreen display, with a scratch resistant LCD,
for a brighter, crisper, tougher display.
Blu - ray Disc™technology allows you to enjoy HD entertainment and store your HD
content in a format five times the capacity of standard DVDs.
WIRELESS FREEDOM
Your friends, your news, and your entertainment when you need it. The VAIO ® Z Series
lets you browse the web in more places with Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built - In,
America's largest and most reliable 3G network .
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 connecting to other Bluetooth - enabled peripherals.
Built - in real - time GPS unit lets you navigate even the most unfamiliar places with ease.
No internet connection required .
ENDLESS FEATURES
Premium black carbon - fiber casing showcases the gorgeous crossing patterns of the
individual fibers. The rich texture it creates suggests an urbane sophistication—all while
providing superior durability. Given the handcrafted nature of this premium carbon - fiber
casing, it is only available in limited quantity.
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.
A hybrid graphics system lets you set graphics performance on the fly – dedicated
graphics for performance or integrated graphics for stamina with no reboot necessary.
Stay connected to colleagues and family while on the road with real - time video
conferencing using the MOTION EYE ® camera and microphone with face - tracking
technology.
ENVIRONMENTALLY ENGINEERED FEATURES
Energy - efficient 28 watt Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor technology 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
and entertainment features of a larger computer. Encased in durable and
luxurious premium carbon fiber and featuring scratch - resistant (1600x900)
display, the Z notebook is designed to help withstand the rigors of the
road.
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Last Updated: 12/04/2009
VGN- Z890GLX
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Ultra-portable
Action Buttons: S1, S2, Wireless / 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
with face-tracking technology
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P9700
Speed: 2.80GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz
L2 Cache: 6MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
Memory
Installed: 4GB PC3 - 8500 (2GBx2)
Maximum: 8GB
Type/Speed: DDR3/1066MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB
Speed: 7200rpm
Technology: Serial ATA
Optical Drive
BD-ROM Read: 2x max
Blu- ray Disc ™Support: Read / Write (BD-R/-RE/-ROM)
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
BD-R DL Read / Write: 1x max
BD-R Read / Write: 2x max
BD-RE DL Read / Write: 1x max
BD-RE Read / Write: 2x max
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
Back Light Technology: LED
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA ® GeForce® 9300M GS GPU with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 2013MB (max.) and
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD
with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total
Available Graphics Memory: 1695MB (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 Display Resolution via HDMI™: 1920x1080
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)
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
HDMI™Output: 1
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
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Estimated Battery Life: Up to 5.5 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 8.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 121W or less
Start - up Times
Average Boot Time: 60 sec
Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 sec
First Boot Time: 5 min
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base -T
(Gigabit)
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ- 45)
Wi- Fi: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth (2.1 + EDR)
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ- 11)
Mobile Broadband: Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband
Built - In
GPS: Yes
Software
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional
64 - bit
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60 - Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 2007
Microsoft® Streets and Trips
The VAIO® Software Experience: VAIO Care™-System
diagnostics and maintenance
VAIO® Multimedia Suite: VAIO ® Movie Story - Simple
Movie 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 assistance
available 24/7 at 888 - 476 - 6972
Online and Email Support: Available at
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In-Home Service: 1 year limited warranty with
Onsite/In-Home Service . See actual warranty for
details.
International Service: 1 year international service plan.
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
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
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V30)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRZ1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS12)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL12)
VAIO ® Protection Case (VGP-CKZ1)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC3)
Bluetooth® Remote Mouse (VGP- BMS80)
Bluetooth® Aluminum Slider Mouse (VGP- BMS10/B)
Bluetooth® Keyboard (VGP- BKB1)
Color: Premium Carbon Fiber
UPC Code: 027242784369
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
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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 theaplicable software vendor.
11.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryrefers to the new Windows 7®
classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and system memorysize.
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
producttowork.Afteryour30 - daysare finished, buy NortonInternet
Securityto continue tobeprotectedfrom viruses, hackers and
identifytheft.
17.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
18.Windows 7 ® isrequiredfor feature functionality. Rebooting is
necessaryon pre - installed and downgraded Windows ® XPProfessional
models.
19.When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In - HomeServicein
fulfillmentofits limited warranty obligations. Any such services are
subjectto the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See
actualLimited Warranty for details. Onsite/In - HomeServicewill be
providedvia third - partytechniciantobedispatchedas needed
following phone - basedtroubleshooting. Some repairs may be
accomplishedwith self repair kits. Onsite/In - HomeServicemaynot be
available in all locations.
20. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequalitywill vary.
21.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/preventBlu - rayDisc™ media
playback.Foroptimal performance, download all updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
22.Video recording to Blu - rayDisc™ mediais done in MPEG2 and AVC
formatsonly.
23.GPS is available in the USonly.
24.Basedonoriginalfactoryimageandwillvarywithproduct
configurationchanges and additional software added to thehard
drive.
25.Excluding end user interaction
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 writtenpermissionisprohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory
StickPRO,MOTIONEYE,and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and
inothercountries. Microsoft and Windows 7 are trademarks of the
MicrosoftCorporationintheU.S.andinothercountries. Intel and
Centrinoare registered trademarks andCoreisa trademark of theIntel
CorporationintheU.S.andinothercountries.Bluetoothandthe
bluetoothlogoare registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. Symantec, the
SymantecLogo, and NortonInternetSecurity are trademarks or
registeredtrademarksof Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S.
andothercountries.HDMIisatrademarkofHDMILicensingLLC.Allother
trademarksaretrademarksoftheirrespective owners.
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