Sony VGN-FS715-W User Manual

VGN-FS715/W

VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC

Exceptional widescreen. Slim, light design.

WELL-BALANCED DESIGN.

The VAIO® FS Notebook combines a full-size workspace and powerful performance with the slim,
lightweight design a mobile user demands. With integrated 802.11 b/g wireless LAN3, the VAIO® FS
Notebook is an ideal solution for your everyday essential computing needs and growing multimedia
entertainment demands.

EXCEPTIONAL LCD TECHNOLOGIES.

The VAIO® FS Notebook features an exceptional 15.4" widescreen display with Sony's original
XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology for higher brightness levels than standard displays. The result: deeper
blacks, brighter whites, and sharper-detail. And with the anti-reflective coating to minimize reflection,
you can enjoy a beautifully clear image from any viewing angle. It's the ideal way to present your
photos and home video, and a great way to watch movies and DVDs when you're on the go.

ESSENTIAL COMPUTING PERFORMANCE USING INTEL® CENTRINO™
MOBILE TECHNOLOGY.

The VAIO® FS Notebook is optimized for mobility and designed with your day-to-day computing
applications in mind. With a fast Intel® Pentium® M processor, ample storage, and an impressive
suite of integrated productivity and multimedia entertainment tools, your VAIO® FS Notebook is ready
to help you power through your day and entertain you when you're done.

NEXT-GENERATION MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT.

The VAIO® FS Notebook is your passport to mobile multimedia entertainment, making it quick and
easy to create, manage, share, and enjoy your digital photos, movies, and music.

MESSAGING

Enjoy stunning views on with the 15.4" WXGA display with XBRITE-ECO™ technology.
Slim and lightweight, but packed with power for all your computing needs.
Powerful perfomance using Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology, DDR2 memory and integrated

802.11b/g wireless LAN.
Burn data, music or photo CDs with integrated CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive.

The VAIO® FS Notebook has an incredibly well- balanced design. It's slim and
lightweight, yet provides an exceptional 15.4" widescreen display with Sony's
original XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology and Smart Display Sensor. Plus, it
delivers powerful performance for your everyday essential computing needs
and growing multimedia entertainment demands.

VGN-FS715/W

VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC

Hardware

Processor

Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740 (1.73GHz1, 2MB L2

Cache)

Front Side Bus Speed

533MHz

Chipset

Intel® 915GM

Integrated Wireless LAN

Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection

(802.11b/g)

LCD

15.4” WXGA display (1280x800) with XBRITE-ECO™
technology

Hard Drive

60GB24200rpm Ultra ATA

Memory

512MB PC-3200 400MHz DDR2 (256MBx2)
(Expandable up to 2GB)

Graphics

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900
128MB Dynamically Shared Video Memory

Graphics Interface

VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Optical Drive

CD-RW/DVD-ROM
CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (24x MAX)
DVD-ROM Read (8x MAX); CD-ROM Read (24x MAX)

Modem

Integrated V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

Ethernet

10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Audio

Windows sound system compatible with Built-in stereo

speakers

Audio Interface

Monaural mini microphone jack
Headphone jack

Optional Port Replicator

2 USB 2.0 ports, Monitor (VGA) port, Printer port, DC in,

RJ-45 Ethernet

Memory Stick® Media Slot

Supports optional Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™

and Memory Stick DUO™ media5with MagicGate™
functionality

PC Card Slots

One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus

support

Other Interfaces

4pin i.LINK®6connector(IEEE 13943), 3 USB 2.0 ports,

port replicator connector, VGA out

Pointing Device

Electro-Static touch pad

Keyboard

QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Action Buttons

S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless LAN on/off

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Power Requirements

110W+10%

Battery

Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2A)

Estimated Battery Life

2.0-3.0 hours7(Standard Battery)

Weight

6.28 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and
may vary)

Dimensions

14.33”(W) x 1”-1.41”(H) x 10.41”(D)

Color

White

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2A)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V11)
Power Cord

Optional Accessories

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
A/V Entertainment Dock (VGP-PRFS10V)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRFS1)
Visual Communication Camera (PCGA-UVC11A)
USB Optical Mobile Mouse (VGP-UMS50)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)
512MB memory expansion module (VGP-MM512L)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)
80GB2Portable Hard Drive (VGP-UHDM08)
Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)

Software

Operating System

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition with SP2

Sony Original Software

VAIO Zone™ with WinDVD®
DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video
SonicStage® - Digital Music
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
Image Converter - PSP Transfer

Other Software Applications

Adobe® Photoshop® Album Starter Edition
Intuit® Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (previous

Quicken users may require additional upgrade)

InterVideo® WinDVD®
Microsoft® Works 8.0
Microsoft® Office 2003 60-Day Trial10(Student/ Teacher

Edition)

Anti-Virus and Recovery Software

Norton® Internet Security™ 90-Day Subscription
Intermute™ SpySubtract™ 30-Day Trial
VAIO® Update software
VAIO® Recovery Wizard software
VAIO® Support Central

Internet Services

America Online® 180-Day Trial - New Users Only

Service and Warranty

Limited Warranty and Onsite Service

1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite Service

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Telephone Support

1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available

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24/7

Online and Email Support

Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com

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