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VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Ultra-portable, ultra-sleek, ultra-powerful
EVERYDAY PC PERFORMANCE AND PREMIUM MOBILITY
The VAIO® TZ is a slim, lightweight PC wrapped in a unique Rosé finish that
measures less than 1" thin , with a superb 11.1" razor-thin widescreen
display using XBRITE-HiColor™ technology while weighing a very feathery
2.7lbs .
Enjoy powerful performance with an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo U7600 processor
(1.20GHz ) with 2MB L2 cache.
The VAIO® TZ comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista
®
Business.
Fingerprint biometrics makes authentication and access quick and easy -
you only need your fingerprint.
Go farther, do more, and stay connected with VAIO® TZ integrated wireless
Wide Area Network (WAN) technology and with optional Sprint Mobile
Broadband Service, extend your wireless coverage beyond LAN access
networks and wireless hotspots.
VIBRANT GRAPHICS AND RICH SOUND
Watch your movies with stunning clarity on the 11.1" widescreen display
using XBRITE-HiColor™ technology, so you can see deeper blacks,
brighter whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail from almost any
angle.
EASY COMMUNICATION AND STUNNING MULTIMEDIA
Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family in the office or on the
road with real-time video conferencing using an integrated MOTION EYE
®
camera and microphone.
Extend the reach of your TZ notebook with A2DP Bluetooth® technology
that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming
uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® speakers or
headphones (sold separately).
With Click to Disc™ software and the advanced DVD+R Double Layer drive,
presenting your digital video content in a professional-looking package is
quick and easy.
Store your important documents, family pictures and dynamic
presentations on the roomy 100GB (4200RPM) hard drive.
Rest assured with the VAIO® TZ's ENERGY STAR qualification. By meeting
strict energy guidelines, know that the TZ notebook will not only save you
money on energy costs but you are also supporting a product that helps
protect the environment.
At 2.7lbs with 4.5 to 8.5 hours of standard battery life and durable carbon
fiber casing, the VAIO® TZ notebook is built for ultra-portable performance.
And with an 11.1" display
with XBRITE-HiColor
™ LCD technology, an Intel
®
Core™ 2 Duo processor and advanced wireless technologies, you'll be
able to stay connected and productive virtually anywhere.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Ultra Portable
Action Buttons:
AV Mode (DVD/CD Instant On) Play/Pause, Stop,
Rewind, Fast Forword, Eject, Wireless On/Off
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 1.7mm stroke and 17mm pitch)
Camera:
Built-in MOTION EYE®
camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7600
Speed:
1.20GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
533MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino®
Processor Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
2GB (2GBx1)
Maximum: 2GB
Speed:
533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
100GB
Speed:
4200rpm
Interface:
Ultra ATA
Impact Protection: G-
Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive
Protection
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write:
4x max.
DVD+R Write:
8x max.
DVD+RW Write:
8x max.
DVD-R Write:
8x max.
DVD-RW Write:
6x max.
CD-R Write:
24x max.
CD-RW Write:
16x max.
DVD±
RW:
Yes
(DVD±R DL/±RW/-RAM Drive)
CD Read:
24x max.
DVD Read:
8x max.
DVD-RAM Write:
5x max.
DVD-R DL Write:
4x max.
DVD-RAM Read:
5x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Memory Stick PRO™ Slot (with MagicGate®
functionality)
One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) Slot
One ExpressCard
® /34 Slot
Audio
Sound System:
Windows® sound system compatible
Dolby®
Headphone
Dolby® Virtual Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
WXGA LCD
Screen Size:
11.1" Razor-Thin Panel
LED backlight for brilliant colors and
clarity
Resolution:
1366x768
XBRITE-HiColor
™
Technology:
Yes
Graphics
Processor:
Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with Total Available
Graphics Memory: 256MB (max.)
Chipset:
Mobile Intel
® 945GMS Express Chipset
Interface:
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface:
1 (4-pin) interface
(IEEE 1394)
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
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed:
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g/n)
Wireless WAN:
Optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband service
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)
Estimated Battery Life:
4.5-8.5 hours
(Standard Capacity Battery)
7.0-13.0 hours
(Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements:
68W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Microsoft®
Windows Vista® Business
Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software:
Norton® Internet Security™ 2007 60
-
Day Trial with spyware protection
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of
Microsoft®
Office Small Business 2007
Sony®
Original Software:
Click to Disc™ - DVD Creation
LocationFree Player
® Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete
list of software and trial applications.
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year
Telephone Support:
1 year (toll-free assistance, available 24-hours, 7-days
-
a-week)
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight:
2.65 lbs
with standard battery
Measurements:
10.9"(W) 0.8" -
1.17"(H) 7.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V13)
Power Cord
Cleaning cloth
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPX11)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V10)
Additional standard battery (VGP-BPL11)
Additional AC adapter(VGP-AC16V13)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRTZ1)
Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL13)
Bluetooth® GPS Receiver (VGP-BGU1)
Bluetooth®
Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Leather Protection Case (VGP-CKTZ2/B)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Security (VGP-UHDM10/B)
Color:
Ros
é
UPC Code:
027242734333
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 storage capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of storage space is reserved
as a recovery partition.
3. Measured at its narrowest point.
4. Requires a compatible 802.11a or 802.11b or 802.11g or 802.11n
access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which
may require a fee.
5. Ability to use this Bluetooth®
enabled product with other devices may
vary as not all Bluetooth®
devices are compatible.
6. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
7. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate products
containing an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with i.LINK connector
may not communicate with each other.
8. Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns, product settings,
battery and environmental conditions. Upper battery range tested
using device for music playback. Battery life will be shorter when using
the Instant Mode features.
9. See actual Limited Warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888
4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard,
Fort Myers, FL 33913.
10. 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.
11. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student -
This trial
software will work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be
able to use the software if you do not activate it as described the first
time you use the software. You can activate the software by Internet:
Internet service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the
software after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the
perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
12. Viewable area measured diagonally.
13. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista
®
classification of graphics memory, witch is the Dedicated Video
Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory.
Shared System Memory varies depending on the oerating condition
and system memory size.
14. VAIO TZ uses Mobile Intel® 945GMS Express Chipsets.
15. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
16. Broadband connection required. Some features may rely on internet
service which may require a fee.
17. Sprint Mobile Broadband Network reaches over 160 million people.
Coverage not available everywhere. See coverage map for details.
Requires new activation and one-or two-
year subscriber agreement.
Credit approval, $200 early termination fee applies. Service defaults
to Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, where available, if Sprint Mobile
Broadband Network is unavailable. Not available while roaming.
Terms & Conditions & additional restrictions apply. May not be
combined with other offers.
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.
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, MOTION EYE
i.LINK, Memory Stick, XBRITE-HiColor, G-Sensor, Memory Stick PRO,
MagicGate, Click to Disc, Sony logo, VAIO logo, XBRITE-HiColor logo,
like.no.other, LocationFree Player and VAIO are trademarks of Sony in the
U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks
and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S and in other
countries. Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth is a
trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Sprint and the "Moving Forward" logo
are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective
owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 1/08.