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VAIO® CR Series Notebook PC
Speak softly and carry a bold computer
MAKE A POWERFUL STATEMENT
Experience the powerful performance of the newest hafnium-based Intel
®
Core™ 2 Duo T8100 (2.10GHz ) processor with 3MB of L2 cache and 3GB of
pre-installed system memory.
The VAIO® CR comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista
®
Home Premium.
A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO® CR is a slim, lightweight PC
measuring less than 1" thin , with a superb 14.1" thin widescreen display
using XBRITE-ECO™ technology while weighing only 5.49lbs .
Make a statement and show-off the VAIO® notebook's gorgeous multi-layer
sangria red paint coating with silver luminous trim and pulsing LED ground
effects that emanate from beneath.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work
and play quicker anywhere within your office or home using next
-
generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
EASY COMMUNICATION AND RICH MULTIMEDIA
Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at home or on-the-go
with real-time video conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE
®
camera and microphone.
Extend the reach of your CR notebook with Stereo Bluetooth
®
technology that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and
streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® speakers
or headphones.
Go straight to your favorite movies, songs and photos with the touch of a
button. A/V instant mode gives you instant access to your favorite
multimedia without ever booting-up the operating system and conserving
your battery.
With Click to Disc™ Editor and the advanced DVD+R double layer optical
drive, presenting your digital video content in a professional-looking
package is quick and easy .
Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy
250GB (5400RPM) hard drive.
Step out and be seen with the with the portable, powerful and colorful
VAIO® CR notebook, a 14.1”notebook with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology.
This thin-and-light mobile masterpiece features an array of entertainment
and design extras, including a built-in web cam, AV controls, powerful,
cutting-edge technologies and a comfortable, easy-to-clean keyboard.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
VAIO® CR Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: Play/Pause, Stop, FF, and Rewind, AV
Mode, Mute, Volume-+, Capture and Display off
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and
18.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built
-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera
and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T8100 processor
Speed:
2.10GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz
L2 Cache:
3MB
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
3GB(2GB+1GB) PC2-5300
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
250GB
Speed:
5400rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
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:
24x max
DVD
±RW: Yes
(DVD
±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)
CD Read:
24x max
DVD Read: 8x max
DVD
-RAM Write: 5x max
DVD
-R DL Write: 6x max
DVD
-RAM Read: 5x max
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick Duo™
media slot with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® /34 Slot
One Secure Digital Media (SD™ memory card) Slot
Audio
Sound System: Sony's Sound Reality™ Technology -
Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen Size:
14.1"
Resolution:
1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes
Technology: WXGA LCD
Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
X3100 with Intel
® Clear Video Technology
Total Available Graphics Memory: 358MB (max.)
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Interface:
VGA and S
-Video Out with Smart Display
Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
S
-Video Output(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: Fast Ethernet (RJ-
45)
Ethernet Speed:
10Base-T/100Base
-TX
Modem Type: Integrated V92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network
Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated A2DP Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery
(VGP-
BPS9/S)
Estimated Battery Life:
2.0
-4.0 hours (Standard Capacity
Battery)
3.5
-7.5 hours (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements: 86W+10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Home Premium
Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users
Only
Supplied Software: Microsoft®
Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student
2007
Sony®
Original Software:
Click to Disc™ Editor,
LocationFree Player® Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software applications and
trials.
Security and Anti
-Virus Software:
Norton 360
™
All-In
-One
Security 60-day Trial
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support:
1 year toll
-free technical telephone
assistance, available 24/7
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Limited Warranty . See
actual warranty for details.
Dimensions
Weight:
5.49 Ibs.
(with standard battery)
Measurements: 13.2"(W) x.83-
1.51"(H) x 9.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (VGP-
BPS9/S)
AC Adapter (VGP-
AC19V19)
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS9A/S)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPL9)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-
AC19V21)
USB Laser Mouse (VGP-
UMS20/S)
100GB
Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys (VGP-
UHDM10/B)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-
USP1)
Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection® technology (VGP-
CKC2/W)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC5)
Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)
Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AML2)
Color: Sangria Red
UPC Code:
027242733336
1. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
2. Viewable area measured diagonally.
3. Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may
require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
5. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
6. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns,
battery and environmental conditions.
7. 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.
8. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
9. 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.
10. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system.
11. 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
and system memory size.
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 applicable 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 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.
15. Measured at its narrowest point.
16. Use of this Bluetooth
® enabled product with other devices may vary
as not all Bluetooth® devices are compatible.
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. 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.
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may
be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO,
Sound Reality, MOTION EYE, VAIO Smart Protection, Memory Stick Duo,
MagicGate, LocationFree Player, i.LINK and Click to Disc Editor are
trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows,
and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel, Centrino and Core
are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other
countries. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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