Sony VAIO VGN-FS8900, VAIO VGN-FS8900 CTO Series Specifications
VGN-FS8900 CTO Series
VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC
Exceptional widescreen. Slim, light design.
WELL
-BALANCED DESIGN.
The VAIO® FS Notebook combines a full-size workspace and powerful
performance with the slim, lightweight design a mobile user demands. With
integrated 802.11 a/b/g or b/g wireless LAN , the VAIO® FS Notebook is an ideal
solution for your everyday essential computing needs and growing multimedia
entertainment demands.
EXCEPTIONAL LCD TECHNOLOGIES.
The VAIO® FS Notebook features an exceptional 15.4" widescreen display with
Sony's original XBRITE™ LCD technology for higher brightness levels than
standard displays. The result: deeper blacks, brighter whites, and sharper-detail.
And with the anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection, you can enjoy a
beautifully clear image from any viewing angle. It's the ideal way to present your
photos and home video, and a great way to watch movies and DVDs when you're
on the go.
ESSENTIAL COMPUTING PERFORMANCE USING INTEL® CENTRINO
®
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY.
The VAIO® FS Notebook is optimized for mobility and designed with your day-today computing applications in mind. With optional fast Intel® Pentium® M
processor, ample storage, and an impressive suite of integrated productivity and
multimedia entertainment tools, your VAIO® FS Notebook is ready to help you
power through your day and entertain you when you're done.
NEXT-GENERATION MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT.
The VAIO® FS Notebook is your passport to mobile multimedia entertainment,
making it quick and easy to create, manage and enjoy your digital photos,
movies, and music. It's high-definition camcorder video ready, and with Sony's
original Click to DVD™ software, high-quality presentation of your digital video
content is surprisingly easy. SonicStage® software is the only tool you need to
manage your music files and make your own CDs. And with the optional TV/PVR
dock and optional DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW
, you can watch and record your
favorite TV programs right on your PC.
The VAIO® FS Notebook has an incredibly well- balanced
design. It's slim and lightweight, yet provides an exceptional
15.4" widescreen display with Sony's original XBRITE™ LCD
technology and Smart Display Sensor. Plus, it delivers powerful
performance for your everyday essential computing needs and
growing multimedia entertainment demands.
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VGN-FS8900 CTO Series
VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC
Sony Electronics Inc. •
16530 Via Esprillo
• San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 12/20/2005
Specifications
Hardware
Processor (Configurable):
Intel® Centrino® Mobile
Technology
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 780 (2.26GHz )
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 760 (2GHz )
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73GHz )
2MB L2 Cache or
Intel® Celeron® M Processor 370 (1.50GHz , 1MB
L2 Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed:
533MHz for Pentium® M
processor
400MHz for Celeron® M processor
LCD:
15.4”
WXGA display
(1280x800) with XBRITE™
technology
Graphics (Configurable):
NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go
6400 (not available with 256MBx1 memory) with
TurboCache™ supporting 128MB or Intel®
Graphics Media Accelerator 900, 128MB
dynamically allocated (RAM/Video) memory
Modem:
Integrated V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Ethernet:
10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (RJ-
45)
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
Supports optional
Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory
Stick DUO™ media with MagicGate™ functionality
PC Card Slots:
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot
with CardBus support
Audio:
Windows
® sound system compatible with Built-
in stereo speakers
Audio Interface:
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Graphics Interface:
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Other Interfaces:
4pin i.LINK® connector(IEEE
1394), 3 USB 2.0 ports, port replicator connector,
VGA out
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Power Requirements:
110W+10%
Estimated Battery Life:
1.5-2.5 hours (Standard
Battery)
Action Buttons:
S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless LAN
on/off
Memory (Configurable):
2GB(1GBx2), 1GB(1GBx1),
1GB(512MBx2), 512MB(512MBx1), 512MB
(256MBx2) or 256MB(256MBx1)
PC2-4200 533MHz DDR2 - Expandable up to 2GB
Hard Drive (Configurable):
120GB , 100GB ,
80GB , 60GB or 40GB
4200rpm PATA
Optical Drive (Configurable):
DVD+R Double Layer /
DVD±RW Drive
DVD+R DL Write (2.4x MAX);
DVD-R Write (8x MAX); DVD-RW Write (4x MAX)
DVD+R Write (8x MAX); DVD+RW Write (4x MAX)
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
DVD-ROM Read (8x MAX); CD-ROM Read (24x
MAX)
or CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (10x MAX)
DVD-ROM Read (8x MAX); CD-ROM Read (24x
MAX)
Chipset (Configurable):
Intel® 915PM, Intel® 915GM
or Intel® 910GML (Celeron only)
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Integrated Wireless LAN (Configurable):
Intel®
PRO/Wireless 2915ABG Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g) or
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
(802.11b/g)
Docking Station (Configurable):
AV Entertainment
Dock with Speakers and Remote or none
Battery (Configurable):
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS2A) or Large Capacity Battery
(VGP
-BPL2)
Software
Optional Software:
Sony® SonicStage® Mastering
Studio
Sony® Movie Package
Adobe® Photoshop Elements 4.0
Adobe® Premiere Standard
Adobe® Premiere Pro
Microsoft® Office 2003 (Basic, Small Business or
Professional Edition)
Internet Services:
America Online® 180-Day Trial -
New Users Only
Sony Original Software:
VAIO Zone™ with WinDVD®
Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation
DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video
SonicStage® - Digital Music
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
Image Converter - PSP Transfer
60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune®
60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy®
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software:
Norton® Internet
Security™ 60-Day Subscription
TrendMicro™
Anti
-Spyware 30-Day Trial
VAIO® Security Center
VAIO® Update software
VAIO® Recovery Wizard software
VAIO® Support Central
Operating System (Configurable):
Microsoft®
Windows® XP Home Edition with SP2 or XP
Professional with SP2
Supplied Software:
Adobe® Photoshop® Album
Starter Edition
Intuit® Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (previous
Quicken users may require additional upgrade)
InterVideo® WinDVD®
Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of
Microsoft® Office 2003 (Student/ Teacher Edition
with XP Home or Small Business Edition with XP Pro)
Roxio® DigitalMedia SE
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support:
1 year toll-free technical
telephone assistance, available 24/7
Limited Warranty and Onsite Service:
1 Year Limited
Warranty with Onsite Service
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com
Dimensions
Weight:
6.28 lbs. with standard battery (weight is
approximate and may vary)
Measurements:
14.33” (W) x 1”-1.43” (H) x 10.41” (D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-
BPS2A)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V11)
Power Cord
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Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
A/V Entertainment Dock (VGP-PRFS10V)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRFS1)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)
Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)
Color:
White
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as
a recovery partition.
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point, sold separately. Internet
connection may require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. NVIDIA
® TurboCache™ technology combines the size and bandwidth of
video memory and dynamically available system memory for optimal system
performance.
6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector
may not communicate with each other.
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
8. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited
warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details.
Onsite Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched
as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be
accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not be available in
all locations.
9. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the
applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such
support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
10. The Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for
evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system and
you must activate the software before you can use it. Product activation
procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation
requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days
from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under
reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-use options and operations.
11. Viewable area measured diagonally.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore,
there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware
options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate any specific
software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or
representation with respect to the performance of this product with any
particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options
except those mentioned in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any
representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any
combination of products you may choose to connect. While Sony
representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may
make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this
disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular
instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are
subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all
documentation. This product meets the standards of the International Energy
Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications are subject to
change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are
approximate.
©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick,
SonicStage, VAIO, VAIO Zone, XBRITE, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO
Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other are
trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium and Centrino are registered trademarks of
Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 12/05.
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