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Flexibility
Mobility
Security
Communication
VAIO®PROFESSIONAL
BX Series Notebooks
AdaptivePlus
™
Technology
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Flexibility
The VAIO®BX Series Notebook is available in an array of display sizes
(14" standard, 15.4" wide, and 17" wide)
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, allowing you the flexibility to select
the combination of mobility and productivity that suits your specific needs.
All sizes of the VAIO
®
BX Notebook feature the unique and powerful
Multi-Function Bay, enabling simple swapping out of powerful peripherals,
such as a DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW Drive
7
Bay Unit, CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Drive Bay Unit, 80GB
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HDD Bay Unit (5400rpm SATA), Weight Saver Bay
Unit, and an HDD Adapter Bay Unit. Each of these optional peripherals can
be utilized in the docking station and is compatible with all three size
configurations of the BX Series Notebook, making efficient resource allocation
across your team a logical and natural part of your technology management.
VAIO®PROFESSIONAL
BX Series Notebooks
VAIO®Professional Notebooks with AdaptivePlus™Technology
It’s about building solutions for your business that really works for you. A thoroughly customizable approach to the technology and the
hardware that power your team. It's Sony's unique and modular approach to information technology. In today’s competitive business
landscape, AdaptivePlus Technology is that extra edge, complementing the talents of your team with the support of leading-edge
technology and the flexibility to use it in whatever way serves you best, with swappable, sharable components and intelligent
integration that make smart technology resource management a visible factor on your bottom line. Flexibility. Mobility. Security.
Communication. The VAIO®Professional line places them at a premium. Just like you do.
Multi-Bay Docking Station With a second battery
recharging feature, Sony delivers a smart peripheral that
saves time, maximizes efficiency in power management
and can be used with all sizes of the VAIO BX notebook.
Ports include 4 USB 2.0, Ethernet, serial, parallel, VGA
and DVI-D, and is also equipped with the multi-function
bay for swappable bay units and a PC lock.
Dual Navigation
Two pointing device options - a touchpad and a pointing
stick - let you interface with the system in a way that best
fits your style.
Multi-Function Bay
Enables simple swapping out of powerful peripherals,
such as a DVD±RW Double Layer Bay Unit,
CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
7
Bay Unit, 80GB12HDD Bay
Unit (5400rpm SATA), Weight Saver Bay Unit, and
an HDD Adapter Bay Unit.
Magnesium Case
The case of the 14" VAIO
®
BX Notebook13features solid
die-cast magnesium and magnesium alloy, keeping it
remarkably lightweight and thin in profile.
Multiple Display Sizes
An array of display size options allow for the combination
of mobility and performance that suit your specific needs.
Mobility
The VAIO®BX Series Notebook is designed to suit the individual performance
and portability requirements of you and your team. Available in sizes ranging
from the ultra-mobile and lightweight to the more substantial desktop
replacement. But all of the BX Series Notebooks are designed with mobility
in mind. Integrated Bluetooth
®4
and Intel®Centrino™Mobile Technology
mean all BX Series Notebooks feature the Intel Pentium
®
M Processor,
integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN
3
, and ultra-efficient power and
application management, which provide extended battery life
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when
you’re on the go.
Intel®Centrino™Mobile Technology
VAIO
®
BX Notebooks feature Intel®Centrino™Mobile
Technology with the Intel Pentium
®
M Processor,
integrated 802.11b/g wireless LAN
3
, and efficient power
and application management for extended battery
1
life
on the go.
Cross-compatible peripherals make resource allocation
cost-effective and easy to personalize. Customizable
mobility, modular functionality, superior communication
options, and full-service VAIO
®
support – the VAIO®BX
Notebook makes productivity truly scalable, giving you the
flexibility to empower your business with Sony technology.
Bluetooth
®
Technology
4
Effortless communication with Bluetooth-enabled
devices
4
, such as PDAs and wireless headsets, without
the need for additional hardware or software. A
Bluetooth
®
headset is included with select models,
or optionally add it with your purchase.
For more information visit:
www.sony.com/vaiobx
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Security
Security is a top priority with the VAIO®BX Series Notebook. All BX Series
Notebooks feature an integrated biometric fingerprint sensor, delivering
personal security and the IT cost-savings and convenience of not having
to remember your passwords. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip is
compliant with TCG v1.1b and enables companies to set the level of security
on a specific client/user basis. Data can be encrypted over the local
network, within the system and over the Internet, giving you the ability, with
a single platform, to dial in the specific level of client security required.
Communication
VAIO®BX Notebooks offer communication technology to keep you
wirelessly connected, networked and conferenced in. With optional wireless
WAN
2
and SmartWi™technology in select models, lightning-fast Gigabit
Ethernet, integrated 802.11b/g Wireless LAN
3
and an optional
0.3 Megapixel built-in camera for instant real-time video conferencing, you
can communicate in whatever style makes you the most productive. The
Sony VAIO BX Series Notebook has been tested in accordance with test
criteria set by Cisco and is compatible with Cisco's Aironet 1200AG Series
Access Point platform and Cisco's Access Control Server v3.3.
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Fingerprint biometrics is a simple and secure way to
protect critical computer information and enable secure
online services and other Internet applications. The
integrated biometric fingerprint sensor in the VAIO
®
BX
Series Notebook ensures controlled access to your
computer – the most convenient means of protecting
your critical data.
SmartWi
™
Technology
Seamless integration of wireless WAN
2
, wireless LAN3,
and Bluetooth
®4
technologies (on those VAIO BX
Notebooks optioned with wireless WAN), allows you
to toggle between these modes of connectivity
automatically.
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Sony knows how important security is to your business.
The VAIO
®
BX Series Notebook features an integrated
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.1b Compliant
chip, allowing you to control access on a specific
client/user basis. The TPM is a hardware-based
solution that secures your data’s confidentiality when
it is most vulnerable.
Cisco
™
V3 Compliant
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The Sony VAIO BX Series Notebook has been tested
in accordance with test criteria set by Cisco and is
compatible with Cisco's Aironet 1200AG Series Access
Point platform and Cisco's Access Control Server v3.3.
HDD Password
Password-protection at the hard disk drive level can
prevent unauthorized access to sensitive data,
applications and network architecture. HDD Password
Protection encrypts and protects disks, partitions, and
removable media.
Gigabit Ethernet
Integrated Gigabit Ethernet enables extremely fast
network data transfer speeds, building on the Ethernet
protocol, but increasing speed tenfold over compatible
Fast Ethernet networks to 1000 Mbps, or 1 Gigabit
per second (Gbps).
Convenient Data Transfer
Multiple connector interfaces for convenient and efficient
data transfer, including a Memory Stick PRO
™
media
slot,
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i.LINK®port,10SD card slot, USB 2.0 port and
integrated Gigabit Ethernet.
Optional Built-In Camera &
Optional Bluetooth
®
Headset
Prepare for convenient video conferencing over IP.
With Sony's Instant Video Everywhere Service powered
by GlowPoint
®
(an additional charge), you will experience
high quality images in a reliable, easy-to-use environment.
Visit www.sonyive.com/vaio for details.
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Supporting
Refreshing
Planning
Acquiring
Deploying
VAIO
®
PROFESSIONAL
VAIO Care Program
For more information visit:
www.sony.com/vaiobx
Learn more about
Sony’s VAIO Care Program today.
Visit:
www.sony.com/vaiocare
VAIO
®
Care
Lifecycle Management
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Program Framework
Supporting the IT needs of your business throughout the product lifecycle.
As an executive or IT professional, you know that hardware management can be one of the most critical and complex
asp
ects of your business, whether you’re supporting a few notebooks or planning a full-scale IT deployment.
The Sony VAIO Care Program ensures that your pre- and post-sales support and service provides exactly what
your
business needs, when, and how it needs it.
You Are:
The VAIO
Care
Program
offers
:
Options
include:
Planning
an IT solution
…the dedicated
expertise
of a Sony
Business
Consultant
or
VAIO engineering
specialist
who under-
stands
your business
and
its unique needs.
• Consultation
services
• Custom image
development
• Image verification
• Build-to-order PCs
Acquiring
an IT solution
…the flexibility to
acqui
re IT products
in
the way that’s
best
for you, your
business
and your
bottom
line.
Deploying
an IT solution
…customization
of
your IT products
to
help meet the
unique
needs of
your
business,
your
users and
your
systems.
• Configure to
order PCs
• Custom image
installation
*
• Asset tagging
*
* Minimum volume
commitment required.
Supporting
an IT solution
…help from Sony’s
highest
level
support
technicians
– both onsite and
offsite – to efficiently
resolve any technical
issues
.
• Extended service
plans
and accidental
damage
protection
• On-site service
options
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• Sony’s premium
customer
support
hotline
Refreshing
an IT solution
…options to help
you
efficiently,
economically
and
responsibly retire
your
old hardware
and
begin planning
for
the future.
• Trade-in programs
• Purchasing from
your preferred
solution provider
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VAIO®BX540 Series notebook is designed to be
highly-mobile and to meet even the most rigorous
performance requirements. The thin and lightweight
14”
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form factor and magnesium die-cast body make this
model the ultimate in mobility without compromising
on key functionalities, delivering the flexibility, intelligence,
stamina and built-in security your business demands.
• 14” XGA or 14” SXGA+ LCD13with XBRITE-ECO™Technology
• Intel®Pentium M Processor (2MB L2 Cache / 533MHz FSB)
• Up to 120GB
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Serial ATA [5400rpm] HDD
• Multi-Function Bay with optional HDD or optical bay units
• Built-in biometric fingerprint sensor
• Built-in Bluetooth
®
wireless technology4& 802.11b/g WLAN
3
• Built-in Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver. 1.1b
• Optional MOTION EYE
™
built-in Camera
VAIO®BX560 Series notebook is designed to be the
basic VAIO Professional notebook with affordable price
points. The 15.4”
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with XBRITE-ECO™Technology LCD
display, swappable peripherals, leading-edge security
components, and powerful communication options make
the BX560 notebook an intelligent choice when you are
seeking to better manage resources, equip employees
and maximize value.
• 15.4” WXGA LCD13with XBRITE-ECO™Technology
• Intel
®
Pentium M Processor (2MB L2 Cache / 533MHz FSB)
• Up to 120GB
12
Serial ATA [5400rpm] HDD
• Multi-Function Bay with optional HDD or optical bay units
• Built-in biometric fingerprint sensor
• Built-in Bluetooth®wireless technology4& 802.11b/g WLAN
3
• Built-in Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver. 1.1b
• Optional MOTION EYE™built-in Camera
VAIO®BX570 Series notebook is designed to unite
performance of a desktop PC power and functionality
with portability and convenience of a notebook. This
17”
13
notebook is a fully loaded business productivity tool
and yet portable. Power and performance to rival a
desktop computer comes in the convenient packaging
and sleek design of the Sony BX570 notebook.
• Optional 17” WUXGA (1920 x 1200) or 17” WXGA+
(1440 x 900) LCD13with XBRITE™Technology
• Intel®Pentium M Processor (2MB L2 Cache / 533MHz FSB)
• Up to 240GB12(120GB x 2) Serial ATA [5400rpm] HDD
• Multi-Function Bay with optional HDD or optical bay units
• Built-in biometric fingerprint sensor
• Built-in Bluetooth
®
wireless technology4& 802.11b/g WLAN
3
• Built-in Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver. 1.1b
• Built-in MOTION EYE
™
built-in Camera
The VAIO®BX540 VAIO Professional notebook with
SmartWi™is the ultimate in mobility and performance.
Its thin and lightweight construction and magnesium
die-cast body houses all of the performance capabilities
of the standard 14”
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model, while incorporating Sony’s
SmartWi Technology to enable seamless integration
of wireless WAN
2
, wireless LAN3, and Bluetooth
4
technologies, allowing you to toggle between these
modes of connectivity automatically.
• 14” XGA or 14” SXGA+ LCD13with XBRITE-ECO Technology
• Intel®Pentium M Processor (2MB L2 Cache / 533MHz FSB)
• Built-in wireless WAN
2
with SmartWi™technology
• Up to 120GB12Serial ATA [5400rpm] HDD
• Multi-Function Bay with optional HDD or optical bay units
• Built-in biometric fingerprint sensor
• Built-in Bluetooth
®
wireless technology4& 802.11b/g WLAN
3
• Built-in Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver. 1.1b
• Optional MOTION EYE
™
built-in Camera
COMPARISON TO TYPICAL CONSUMER NOTEBOOKS
VAIO Professional BX Series Standard Notebooks
Yes Multi-Function Bay No
Yes Common Peripherals across platforms No
Yes Multi-Bay Docking Station No
Yes Dual pointing devices No
Yes Trusted Platform Module (TPM) No
Yes Cisco V3 Compliant
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No
Yes Biometric Fingerprint Sensor No
Yes Optional Wireless WAN
2
No
Yes Gigabit Ethernet No
VAIO®PROFESSIONAL
BX Series Notebooks
VGN-BX540
14” Screen
13
VGN-BX560
15.4” Widescreen
13
VGN-BX570
17” Widescreen
13
VGN-BX540
with Wireless WAN
& 14” Screen
13
For more information visit:
www.sony.com/vaiobx
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BX Series - Face & Front
1 Built-In MOTION EYE Camera (optional)
2 Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
3 Power Button
4 Speakers
5 Memory Stick®Media Slot
6 SD Memory Card Slot
7 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Switch
8 Touch Pad
9 Pointing Stick
10 Function Buttons
BX Series - Right & Rear
11 Main HDD access
12 PC Card Slot
13 i.LINK™(IEEE 1394) S400 Port
10
14 Hi Speed USB (USB 2.0) Ports x 3
15 Monitor (VGA) Port
16 Ethernet Network (1000/100/10Base-T)
17 Modem Port
18 Battery
19 DC IN Port
BX Series - Left
20 Security Slot
21 Microphone Jack
22 Headphone Jack
23 Multi-Function Bay
24 Multi-Function Bay Eject Button
Multi-Function Bay - Top & Sides
A - Multi-Function Bay
B - Battery Charger
C - Undock Button
D - Push Release Button
E - Serial Port
F - Hi Speed USB (USB 2.0) Ports x 2
G - Security Slot & Lock/Unlock switch
VAIO®PROFESSIONAL
Inputs & Outputs
Optional Multi-Function Bay with Battery Charging Feature
**
9
8
11
12
13
14
15
17
16
18
19
20
21
22
23 24
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Multi-Function Bay - Rear
H - Printer Port
I - Monitor (VGA) Port
J - Hi Speed USA (USB 2.0) ports x 2
K - DVI-D port
***
L - DC IN port
M - Ethernet Network (1000/100/10Base-T)
H
I
J
K
L M
1
2
3
5
6
7
4
10
4
** The multi-function bay docking station can be powered only through
the AC adapter supplied with the multi-function bay docking station.
*** Functions on BX notebooks with external video graphics.
BX Series - Face & Front
BX Series - Left
BX Series - Right & Rear
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For more information visit:
www.sony.com/vaiobx
1 Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns. Upper battery range tested using device for music play-back.
2 Subscription with Cingular Wireless required. See www.sony.com/cingular for complete offer details, price plans, service terms and conditions, and coverage map.
Call 1-888-739-VAIO (8246) for service activation.
3 Requires 802.11b or 802.11g compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4 Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies.
5 Non-metric weights and measures are approximate
6 Measured at the narrowest point.
7 DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
8 See www.cingular.com for coverage maps and service details. International data roaming services available directly from Cingular Wireless. Call 1-866-Cingular for details.
9 Supports Memory Stick
®
and Memory Stick´®Duo without adaptor.
10 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.
11 For certain third-party software applications, Sony provides first-level phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable third-party vendor.
Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
12 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.
13 Viewable area measured diagonally.
14 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.
15 Sony VAIO
®
Professional BX Series has tested compatible with the Cisco Aironet Access Point 1200 Series and the Cisco Access Control Server v3.3. The Cisco Compatible logo signifies that Sony's product
has undergone interoperability testing by Sony, together with Cisco and a third-party test house, based on testing criteria set by Cisco. Sony is solely responsible for the support and warranty of its product.
Cisco makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to Sony's product or its interoperation with the listed Cisco product and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular
use, or against infringement.
16 Service requires a broadband connection, which will result in an additional charge.
Sony Electronics Inc.
• Information Technology Products Division • 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, California 92127
© 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, AdaptivePlus, i.Link, MOTION EYE, Memory Stick PRO, SmartWi, XBRITE,
and XBRITE-ECO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and Centrino is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Cingular Wireless is a registered trademark of Cingular Wireless LLC 2005. Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo, and the Cisco Square Bridge logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems,
Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners. Screen Images are simulated.
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Additional AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Use your notebook in the office and at home! An extra AC
Adapter lets you plug in at both locations, so you always
have unlimited power.
Additional Standard
6 Cell Battery
(VGP-BPS4)
More power means more portable productivity! Extend your VAIO
®
notebook’s stamina with an extra standard battery to power
you through lengthy meetings, long commutes or casual work
sessions at home.
Additional Large Capacity
12 Cell Battery
(VGP-BPL4)
These batteries are designed exclusively for use with the BX
series notebooks. Using the most advanced cell technology
and quality parts, the large capacity battery guarantees the
stamina you need for long work sessions and travel. It is
essential for the mobile professional.
80GB HDD Bay Unit (VGP-HDBX08)
This HDD Bay Unit yields ample storage capacity without
compromising productivity by reducing system downtime.
The swappable bay is convenient for on-the-go work and
storage. And no cables mean less clutter for your workspace.
DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW
Drive Bay Unit (VGP-DRWBX1)
The VAIO
®
BX Notebook features the unique and powerful
Multi-Function Bay, enabling simple swapping out of powerful
peripherals, such as this DVD+R Double Layer / DVD±RW drive
7
bay unit. With DVD+R Double Layer, record up to 8.5GB on
one double layer disk. Archive data, create customized DVDs,
or watch presentations, and make the most of your VAIO PC.
CD-RW/DVD-ROM
Drive Bay Unit
(VGP-CRWBX1)
Archive your data, create impactful presentations, record audio or
save photo files. This swappable optical drive is easy to use and
ready to go whenever you need it.
HDD Adapter Bay Unit (VGP-HDABX1)
The adapter provides storage configuration flexibility, enabling
you the freedom to expand your hard drive to an array of sizes.
Compatible with 2.5” width and 9.5mm height Parallel ATA drives.
Shown with Hard Drive (not included).
VAIO®PROFESSIONAL
Optional Accessories
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)
This multi-function tool works as a mouse and presentation
remote with pointer function. Wireless convenience allows ultimate
freedom and flexibility in a sleek and contemporary design.
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL9)
Work on confidential documents in public without concern
that onlookers are catching a glimpse of sensitive data. This
privacy screen makes on-screen data visible only to the
persons in front of the PC.
Bluetooth®Headset (HBH-608)
The innovative pen-like shape of this Bluetooth
®
headset from
Sony Ericsson makes it stylish and at the same time extremely
light. With up to 10 hours talk time and up to 250 hours
standby, it’s ready to work when you are.
Optional Multi-Function Bay Units
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