Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Portable
Action Buttons:
WLAN/Bluetooth®
on/off, mute button, S1
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
TCG Ver.1.2
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in 1.3 megapixel camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700
Speed:
2.53GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
533MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino®
2 Processor Technology with Intel
® vPro™
technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed:
2GB PC2-6400 (2GBx1)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed:
800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
250GB
Speed:
5400rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Impact Protection: G-
Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive
Protection
Optical Drive
CD Read:
24x max
CD-R Write:
24x max
CD-RW Write:
24x max
DVD Read:
8x max
DVD+R DL Write:
6x max
DVD+R Write:
8x max
DVD+RW Write:
8x max
DVD-R DL Write:
6x max
DVD-R Write:
8x max
DVD-RAM Read:
5x max
DVD-RW Write:
6x max
DVD±
RW:
Yes
(DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
One Memory Stick Duo™
media slot with
MagicGate
® functionality PC card slot (PCMCIA 2.0) One Secure
Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel®
High Definition Audio, Internal Stereo Speaker
Display
Screen Size:
15.4"
Resolution:
1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™
Technology:
Yes
Technology:
WXGA
Back Light Technology:
No
Graphics
Processor:
Mobile Intel
® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with
Intel®
Clear Video Technology Total Available Graphics Memory:
310MB (max.)
Chipset:
Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1
USB Port(s):
3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC-In:
1
i.LINK® Connection:
1 (4pin) i.LINK
® connector (IEEE 1394)
Ethernet Connection (s):
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Ethernet Speed:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth®
technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13A)
Estimated Battery Life:
2.0 to 5.0 hours
Standard Capacity Battery 3.0 to
7.5 hours
Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements:
100W +10%
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista Business
downgraded to XP Professional with Vista
® Business recovery media
included
Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
Supplied Software:
Microsoft®
Office Ready
Anti-Virus & Recovery Software:
Microsoft®
Windows Live
™
OneCare
™
Trial Version
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support:
Toll-free technical telephone assistance.
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Limited Warranty Term: 3 year limited warranty . See actual warranty
for details.
International Service:
1 year international service plan available.
Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™: Meets Silver EPEAT™
Rating
RoHS®:
Compliant
Regulation and Standard Compliance
Energy Star®
Compliant:
4.0
Dimensions
Weight:
5.8 lbs
(with standard battery)
Measurements:
14.27"(W) x 1.18"(H) x 10.51"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13A)
AC Adapter
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP-PRBZ1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1A)
USB Optical Mouse (VGP-UMS20/B)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC3)
Color:
Black
UPC Code:
027242775053
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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may
require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
5. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
8. Measured at the narrowest point
9. 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.
10. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista
®
classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated
Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory.
Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating
condition, driver software version and system memory size.
11. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns and environmental conditions. Battery life will be shorter with
models equipped with Instant Mode features.
12. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972
(888-4SONYPC) or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway
Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
13. 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 aplicable software vendor.
14. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 -
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 dont 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
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system.
16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.
17. G-Sensor™ Shock Protection will not work on pre-installed or
downgraded Windows® XP Professional models. Windows Vista® is
required for feature functionality.