Sony VAIO VGN-SZ420QN Specifications

An inspiring fusion of mobility, power and style.

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VAIO® SZ Series Notebook PC (French OS)

UTTING-EDGE PERFORMANCE

he sleekly designed, lightweight VAIO®SZ Notebook optimizes mobility while offering
uperior performance on every front, starting with its use of Intel®Centrino® Duo mobile

echnology for advanced multi-tasking potential. It also boasts hardware solutions that will

ower you through your most demanding tasks, including a super-fast 5400rpm Serial ATA
ard drive and advanced DDR2 memory for ultra high-speed computing.

REMIUM PORTABILITY

he VAIO®SZ Notebook delivers intelligent mobile design while placing a priority on usabilit
and performance. This slim, lightweight PC measures a mere 1" thin , with a superb 13.3"
widescreen display with XBRITE™ LCD technology, long battery life and a gene rous ,

omfortable keyboard.

NIQUE AND INNOVATIVE FEATURES

xclusive to VAIO®PCs, the revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System lets you switch between

ternal graphics chip for optimal power consumption and an external graphics chip for ev

ore robust performance. In addition to PC card support, it supports ExpressCard™,an
merging standard in smaller, faster PC card solutions, making it ideal for transfers of video
nd large files.

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ESSAGING

Measuring merely 1" thin , yet boasting a 13.3" widescreen display with XBRITE™

echnology, making it ideal for your mobile needs.

's packed with features including a Hybrid Graphics System which lets you switch from

ternal graphics for battery efficiency and external graphics for robust performance.

Integrated camera and microphone lets your easily chat and video mail with family, friends
or business associates.

nsure that your investment and data are safe with advanced security features like biometr

ingerprint sensor and G-Sensor™ shock protection.

reate your own DVDs and CDs with DVD±R Double Layer/DVD± RW drive .

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he slim, lightweight VAIO®

of mobile design, cutting

-edge performance, and contemporary style.

With a 13.3" widescreen display

echnology, revolutionary Hybrid Graphics System and more, you ca

ork faster and play longer.

nd integrated Bluetooth®technology.

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SZ Notebook delivers an inspiring blend

, Intel®Centrino®Duo mobile

VGN-SZ420QN

Specifications

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Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

Bluetooth®Wireless Mouse (VGP-BMS30)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC1)

Color:

Charcoal Black Magnesium Casing

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(s). Some features may rely
on Internet service which may require a fee.

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5. Interoperability among Bluetooth®devices varies.

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. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns,
battery and environmental conditions.

9. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from

classification of graphics memory, witch is the Dedicated Video Memory,
System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System
Memory veries depending on the oerating condition and system
memory size.

media using the MagicGate®function or high-speed data transfer.
Supports memory cards with capacitities up to 1GB. Does not support

5.0V SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with
IDs. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection
function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony®branded

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore,
there are a multitude of varying software packages and add

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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

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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

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installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are

subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre

­installed 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

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metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, i.LINK,
Memory Stick, Smart

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Wi, G-Sensor, VAIO, VAIO logo, XBRITE, Sound Reality,
Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, VAIO
Media and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are
registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

VAIO®SZ Series Notebook PC (French OS)

Video RAM:

GeForce®Go 7400 notebook graphics processing unit (GPU) and

eneral

omputer Type:
ype of Use:
ction Buttons:
ointing Device:
ecurity:

(TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant

ardware

eyboard:
amera:

rocessor

ype:
peed:
ront Side Bus Speed:
2 Cache:
echnology:Intel®Centrino®Duo Mobile Technology

emory

ype:

stalled:
aximum:

peed:

ard Drive

apacity:
peed:

terface:

pact Protection: G-Sensor™Shock Protection

Protection

ptical Drive #1

VD+R DL Write:
VD+R Write: 8x max.
VD+RW Write: 8x max.
VD-R Write: 8x max.
VD-RW Write: 6x max.

D

-R Write: 24x max.

D

-RW Write: 16x max.

VD±RW: Yes

D Read:

VD Read: 8x max.
VD-R DL Write: 4x max.
VD-RAM Read: 5x max.

xpansion Slots

ultimedia Card Reader:

MagicGate®functionality
One ExpressCard™/
MCA20) supporting Memory Stick®,
Digital, xD­One PCMCIA -Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support

udio

ound System:

isplay

Screen or Display Technology:
Screen Size: 13.3
Resolution:1280x800
XBRITE™ LCD Technology: Yes

raphics

rocessor:NVIDIA®GeForce®Go 7400 and Intel®Graphics Medi

Sony of Canada Ltd. •115 Gordon Baker Rd, Toronto, Ont, M2H-3R6•www.sonystyle.ca

Notebook

Ultra Portable

S1, S2 (programmable) and WLAN/BT RF On/Off

Electro-Static touch pad

Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Trusted Platform Module

QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Built-in Camera and microphone

Intel®Core™2 Duo Processor T7200

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2GHz

667MHz

4MB Advanced Smart Cache

DDR2 SDRAM

2GB (1GBx2) PC2

-4200

2GB

533MHz

2

160GB

5400rpm

Serial ATA

- Hard Disk Drive

4 max.

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DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD

24x max.

-RAM

Supports Memory Stick DUO™media w

34 Slot - 5-in-

Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)

Sony®Sound Reality™-

10

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1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP

Memory Stick PRO™,

Audio Enhancer

WXGA

Secur

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224MB Total Available Graphics Memory
Media Accelerator 950

Technology:
Chipset:Intel®945GM
Interface:

puts and Outputs

thernet Port:

eadphone Jack:

LINK®Interface:

emory Stick®Media Slot:
odem Jack:
icrophone Input: 1

ort Replicator Connector(s):

SB Port(s):

GA Output(s): 1
C

-In:1

xpress Card™Slot:

etworking/Modem

thernet Protocol:
thernet Speed:

odem Type:

ireless LAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connectio

(802.11a/b/g)

luetooth®Technology:

ower

attery Type:
stimated Battery Life:
ower Requirements: 105W+10%

oftware

Operating System:

with French OS

Sony®Original Software:

ervice and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty:
Telephone Support:

imensions

eight:

may vary)

easurements:12.5”(

upplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2C)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20)
Cingular SIM Card
Power Cord

ptional Accessories

ort Replicator (VGP-PRSZ1)

335MB Total Available Graphics Memory

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, Intel®Graphics

, NVIDIA

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Hybrid Graphics System

VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

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1 (4pin) i.LINK®connector (IEEE 1394)

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2 (2.0 compliant)

1

Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

10Base

-T/100Base-

TX

Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

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Integrated Bluetooth®Technology

Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C)

2 to 4 hrs

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(Standard Battery)

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Microsoft®Windows Vista™Business

Click to DVD®-

DVD Creation

1 Year

1 year

4.1 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and

W) x 1.0" -1.5”(

H) x 9.3”(

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8. See actual limited warranty for details.

the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such
support is determined by the applicable software vendor.

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Viewable area measured diagonally.

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. Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services

which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.

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. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new WIndows Vista

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Does not support Memory Stick®media and Memory Stick PRO™

Memory Stick PRO™ media. Sony®branded Memory Stick PRO™ media
is recommended for use with this adapter.

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. Measured at its narrowest point.

Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a
trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
trademarks of their respective owners.

All other trademarks are