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Color inside and out
MAKE A POWERFUL STATEMENT
Discover a new world of mobile computing with Intel® Centrino® processor
technology and an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T5800 processor (2.0GHz ) with
4GB of pre-installed system memory.
The VAIO® CS notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft
®
Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit .
A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO® CS notebook is a slim,
lightweight PC weighing only 5.7lbs (with standard battery).
The CS notebook’s eye-catching colors grace its exterior as well as interior
to ensure that this PC makes a head-to-toe color coordinated impression.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work
and play quicker virtually anywhere within your office or home using next
-
generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
RICH MULTIMEDIA
Watch all your favorite movies and shows in stunning clarity on the 14.1”
widescreen display using XBRITE-ECO™ technology so you can see
deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from
almost any angle.
A Blu-ray Disc™ optical drive lets you playback Blu-ray Disc™ movies in
crystal-clear resolution.
Control your music and movies with a slide of your finger using the touch
sensor A/V slide control.
Enjoy your personal musical light shows on a CS notebook. A 12-tone
music analyzer translates your music into a colorful LED light show that
plays out beneath the trim of the CS notebook.
Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy
250GB (5400RPM) Serial ATA hard disk drive.
EASY COMMUNICATION
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.
Step out and be seen with the VAIO® CS notebook, a gorgeous 14.1
”
notebook adorned by fashionable high-gloss colors inside and out. This
thin-and-light PC slips easily in and out of hand bags and features an array
of entertainment extras, including light effects and an intuitive AV “slide”
control that lets you control your media with the slide of a finger.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: Play/ Pause/ Stop, AV Mode, Mute,
Volume-/+, Capture, WLAN on/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 Processor T5800
Speed: 2.0GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® processor technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
800MHz
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: 16x max.
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD
-RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD
-R DL Write: 4x max.
BD-R Read: 4x max.
BD-ROM Read: 4x max.
BD-RE Read: 2x max.
BD-R DL Read: 2x max.
DVD
-RAM Read: 5x max.
Blu-Ray Disc™ Support: Yes (read only ) (BD-ROM/
DVD
±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive)
BD-RE DL Read: 2x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™
media slot (Standard/Duo) with MagicGate®
functionality
One ExpressCard® /34 slot
One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size:
14.1"
Resolution:
1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes
Technology: WXGA
Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
4500MHD with Intel
® Clear Video Technology with
Total Available Graphics Memory of 1750MB (max.)
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Interface: VGA out with Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
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
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/S)
Estimated Battery Life: 1.5 to 4.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
2.5 to 6.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 86W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Home Premium 64-
bit
Anti
-Virus and Recovery Software: Microsoft® Windows
Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version
Supplied Software: Microsoft®
Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student
2007
The VAIO® Software Experience:
VAIO
® Startup Assistant
Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn
VAIO
® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation
VAIO
® MusicBox - Music by Mood
VAIO Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software applications and
trials.
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.
Environmental Information
RoHS®: Compliant
For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Regulation and Standard Compliance
Energy Star® Compliant:
4.0
Dimensions
Weight:
5.7 lbs
(with standard battery)
Measurements:
13.2"(W) x 1.14-1.57"(H) x 9.6"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-
BPS13A/S)
AC Adapter (VGP-
AC19V19)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPL13)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS13A/S)
AC Adapter (VGP-
AC19V25)
USB Docking Station (VGP-UPR1)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-
BMS55/B)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-
USP1)
Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection® technology in
Black (VGP
-CKC3/B)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC5)
Color: Glossy Black
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.
4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
5. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.
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 varies depending on the
operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.
11. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage
patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
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 don't 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. Microsoft®
Windows Live
™
OneCare
™
Trial Version – This trial
software will work for ninety (90) 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 90-day trial period, you must buy a
subscription. You can subscribe online by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
16. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™
media
playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
17. Compatibility ad performance in a 64 bit environment may vary.
Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure
you have the latest updates.
Computer Interface: For this product,there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not
manufactured to work with 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 here.
Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this
product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you
may choose to connect to it. 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 computer are subject
to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to
retail versions or have all documentation. 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, the VAIO logo,
the Sony logo, like.no.other, VAIO Smart Protection, XBRITE-ECO,
Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, Memory Stick PRO and i.LINK are
trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows
Live, OneCare and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel, Centrino and Core
are trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 08/08.