Sony VPCZ13CGX User manual

VPCZ13CGX/S
VAIO -Notebook Z
Uncompromising ultra - portable design
POWERFUL MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel ® Core™i5 - 460M processor (2.53GHz ) with
Intel ® Turbo Boost technology up to (2.80GHz) and 4GB of pre - installed system
memory.
The VAIO ® Z laptop comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ® Windows ® 7
Professional 64 - bit .
Microsoft ® Office Starter 2010 includes reduced - functionality versions of Word and
Excel ® only, with advertising.
Uncompromising elegance weaved into a 3.04 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.
For even faster read / write times and greater durability, enjoy a 128GB Solid State
Drive.
Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDA ® GeForce ® GT 330M graphics
card and 1GB VRAM.
Extend the reach of your Z laptop with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth ® technology that's ideal
for connecting to other Bluetooth - enabled peripherals.
SMARTER TECHNOLOGY
The next revolution in hybrid graphics, an intelligent Auto setting self - selects which
power mode - Speed or Stamina - is best given your current computing usage - no reboot
required.
Integrated active noise cancelling technology and supplied headphones provide
crystal - clear audio in noisy mobile scenarios without a bulky adapter.
A built - in biometric fingerprint scanner makes authentication and secure access quick
and easy –you only need your fingerprint.
A built - in Assist button launches VAIO Care™software, a simple do - it yourself PC
maintenance tool for tune - ups, troubleshooting and more.
REDISCOVER YOUR FAVORITES
Rediscover your favorite music, photos and more with Media Gallery™software.
Developed with design in mind, Media Gallery includes a stunning UI with easy - to - use
features that take the work out of enjoying your media.
In one - step, integrated SensMe™Technology simplifies your massive music library into
playlists based on the elements of your music as well as your unique listening habits.
Instantly get the scoop on your favorite artist with built - in GraceNote™support while an
integrated YouTube™search engine automatically seeks out and suggests music
videos, interviews and other content related to the song being played.
Gesture Control introduces a whole new way to control content playing within Media
Gallery. Using advanced technology, Media Gallery includes the ability to utilize your
integrated webcam to detect specific hand movements that command the player to
play, pause, skip forward or back through a song, video or slideshow.
ENVIRONMENTALLY ENGINEERED FEATURES
By using a mercury - free backlit LED display, the VAIO ® Z laptop keeps one less chemical
out of both your home and the landfills.
The VAIO ® Z Series laptop gives you the power and functionality of a larger PC
packed into a durable notebook that weighs just over 3 lbs (with standard battery).
From its convenient backlit keyboard to its Dynamic Hybrid Graphics system that
delivers power when you need it, this computer has all the features that make for a
world - class mobile computing experience.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 11/01/2010
VPCZ13CGX/S
VAIO -Notebook Z
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Laptop
Type of Use: Ultra-portable
Action Buttons: VAIO, ASSIST, Performance Select,
Windows Arrangement, Wireless on / off
Pointing Device: Electro-static touchpad (Multi-Finger)
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
with face-tracking technology
Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™ i5 - 460M
Speed: 2.53GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to
2.80GHz
L3 Cache: 3MB
Memory
Installed: 4GB (2GBx2)
Maximum: 8GB
Type/Speed: DDR3/1066MHz
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
Solid State Drive
Capacity: 128GB (64GB+64GB)
Interface: Serial ATA
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size: 13.1"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Back Light Technology: LED
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA ® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with Intel®
HD Graphics
Video RAM: 1GB of dedicated video RAM
Technology: Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC -In: 1
Internal Microphone: 1
HDMI™Output(s): 1
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
DVD Playback: Up to 3.5 hours Standard Capacity Battery
Default Brightness: Up to 7 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
Up to 10.5 hours Large Capacity Battery (sold
separately)
Maximum Brightness: Up to 6 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
Up to 9 hours Large Capacity Battery (sold
separately)
Start - up Times
Average Boot Time: 60 sec
Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 sec
First Boot Time: 5 min
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Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base -T
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ- 45)
Wi- Fi: Intel® Centrino® Advanced- N 6200
(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 +
EDR)
GPS: Yes
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7
Professional 64- bit
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter
Anti -Virus Software: Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30 - Day
Trial Offer
System Maintenance and Support: VAIO Care™-
System diagnostics and maintenance
Sony® Creativity Suite: PMB – VAIO ® Edition -Import,
organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use
program
VAIO ® Media Gallery™software -Bring forgotten
favorites to life
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software applications and
trials.
Adobe Creative Bundle: Adobe Photoshop® Elements
8.0 -Make your photos look extraordinary, fix
common problems like red eye, and easily manage
and protect all your photos and video clips.
Adobe Premiere® Elements 8.0 -Turn your home
videos into professional-looking movies complete with
customized effects, transitions, soundtracks and
more. Ongoing tutorials and tips & tricks help make it
easy.
Adobe Acrobat® Standard 9.0 -Create PDF
documents, organize content in a single PDF file,
quickly create and distribute forms, and share
documents more securely.
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll -free technical assistance
available 24/7 at 888 - 476 -6972. For priority support,
please call 239 - 768 - 7605 .
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
EPEAT ™: Gold
RoHS®: Compliant
ENERGY STAR®: 5.0
Dimensions
Weight: 3.04 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 (5400mAh)
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Noise Canceling Headphones
Optional Accessories
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V30)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS20)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL20)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC3)
Docking Station (VGP-PRZ10)
Carrying Case (VGP-CKS3/B)
Privacy Filter/ LCD Screen Protector (VGP-FL14)
Bluetooth® Keyboard (VGP- BKB1)
VAIO ® Carrying Case (VGP- CCB4/B)
Bluetooth® Remote Mouse (VGP- BMS80)
Bluetooth® Aluminum Slider Mouse (VGP- BMS10)
Color: Silver
UPC Code: 027242813687
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeedandmayvary.
2.GBmeansonebillionbyteswhenreferringtohard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacity may vary. A portion ofharddisk space is
reservedas arecoverypartition.
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3.Requires 802.11n compatible access point.Some functionality may
requireInternet services.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.Measured atthenarrowest point
6.i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used onlytodesignate that a product
containsan IEEE 1394 connector.Allproducts with ani.LINK
connectormay notcommunicatewith eachother.
7.Estimates only based upon Sonyengineeringtesting. Actual
performancewill vary based onnotebook settings, environmental
conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
8.See actual limited warranty fordetails.For a copy of Sony'swarranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)or writeto SonyElectronics,12451 Gateway
Boulevard,Fort Myers,FL33913.
9.For certain third party softwareapplications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport. Additional telephone support may be available from
theapplicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and scheduleforany
suchsupportis determined by the aplicable software vendor. Long
distance charges may apply
10.Broadband Internetservicerequired alongwith third partyservices
whichmayrequirea subscription or other service fee.
11. This PC is preloaded with reduced - functionalityversions ofWordand
Excelthat include advertising. Purchase anOffice2010 Product Key to
activatefull - featured Office software on this PC.
12.Compatibilityandperformanceina64 - bitenvironment mayvary.
13.Norton Internet Security™2010 30 - day subscription is pre - installed
onyour Sony VAIOPC. You needto activate thesoftwarefor the
productto work. After your 30 - daysare finished, buyNorton Internet
Securityto continuetobe protectedfrom viruses, hackersand
identifytheft.
14.Interoperabilityandcompatibility among Bluetooth ®devices vary.
15.Whenavailable,SonywillprovideOnsite/In - HomeServicein
fulfillmentof its limited warrantyobligations.Any such services are
subjectto the terms andconditionsof the limited warranty.See
actualLimitedWarranty for details. Onsite/In - HomeServicewillbe
providedviathird - partytechnician to be dispatched as needed
following phone - basedtroubleshooting. Some repairs maybe
accomplishedwith self repair kits. Onsite/In - HomeServicemay notbe
available in all locations.
16. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequalitywill vary.
17.Based on original factory image andwillvary with product
configurationchangesandadditionalsoftwareaddedtothe hard
drive.
18.Excluding end user interaction
19.Windows ® 7is required for feature functionality.Rebootingis
necessaryonpre - installed and downgraded Windows ® XPProfessional
models.
20.Intel® TurboBoost Technology requires a PCwitha processor with
IntelTurbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology
performancevaries depending on hardware, software and overall
systemconfiguration.
21. GPS is available in the U.S. and Canada only. Map detail will vary.
22.Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband service soldseparately.Mobile
Broadbandis available to more than 285 million people in264major
metroareas in the U.S. Offers andcoverage,varying by service, not
availableeverywhere. Networkdetails & coveragemaps atvzw.com.
©2010Verizon Wireless.
ComputerInterface: For this product,thereare a multitude ofvarying
software packages and add - onhardware options. This product is not
manufacturedto work with any specific software, and Sony doesnotand
cannotmake anywarrantyor representationwith respect tothe
performanceof this product with anyparticularsoftware packages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardware options except thosementionedhere.
Sonyhereby disclaimsany representations orwarranties thatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoose toconnectto it.WhileSony representativesorSony
authorizeddealers may be able to assist youandmay make
recommendations,they areNOTauthorized tovary or waivethis
disclaimer.Purchasers must determineforthemselves the suitabilityand
compatibilityof the hardware and software ineachand every particular
instance.Softwaretitles pre - installedon the Sonycomputer are subject
tochange without notice. Preinstalled softwaremaynot be identical to
retailversions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are
subjecttochangewithoutnotice. Non - metricweights andmeasures are
approximateandmay vary.
©2010Sony ElectronicsInc.All rightsreserved.Reproduction inwholeor
inpart without written permission isprohibited.Sony, VAIO, VAIO Care,
MemoryStick PRO,MagicGate,MOTION EYE,and Media Galleryare
trademarksof Sony in the U.S. and inothercountries. Microsoft, Excel and
Windowsare trademarks of the MicrosoftCorporationin the U.S. and in
othercountries. Intel and Centrinoareregistered trademarks and Coreis
atrademark of the Intel Corporation intheU.S. and in other countries.
Bluetoothand the Bluetooth logo areregisteredtrademarks of SIG, Inc.
Symantec,the SymantecLogo, and NortonInternet Securityare
trademarksor registeredtrademarks of SymantecCorporation orits
affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Blu - rayDisc and the Blu - rayDisc
logoare trademarks. HDMI isatrademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.ENERGY
STARis aregisteredU.S. trademark.Allother trademarksaretrademarks
oftheirrespectiveowners.