Sony VGN-FS950 User Manual

VGN-FS950

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 LAN , the VAIO® FS Notebook is an ideal solution for your everyday essential computing needs and growing multimedia entertainment demands.

ESSENTIAL COMPUTING PERFORMANCE.

The VAIO® FS Notebook is optimized for mobility and designed with your day-today computing applications in mind. With an Intel® Celeron® 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 and enjoy your digital photos, movies, and music. It's high-definition camcorder video ready, and with Sony's original Click to DVD® software, high-quality presentation of your digital video content is surprisingly easy. SonicStage® software is the only tool you need to manage your music files and make your own CDs.

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.

MESSAGING

Thin and lightweight, but powerful for your everyday computing. Enjoy thrilling graphics and DVDs with a 15.4" widescreen

with XBRITE-ECO

™

technology. Burn DVDs and CDs with integrated DVD±R Double Layer/DVD±RW 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.

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VGN-FS950

VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC

Sony Electronics Inc. •

16530 Via Esprillo

• San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 03/24/2006

Specifications

General

Computer Type:

Notebook

Type of Use: Portable Action Buttons:

Wireless LAN on/off

Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and

19.05mm pitch

Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

Processor

Type: Intel® Celeron® M Processor 390 Speed: 1.70GHz

Front Side Bus Speed: 400MHz L2 Cache: 1MB

Memory

Type: DDR2 Installed: 512MB (PC2-4200) Maximum:

2GB

Speed: 533MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 80GB Speed: 4200rpm Interface:

Ultra 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.

-R Write: 24x max.

-RW Write: 24x max.

DVD±RW:

Yes

CD Read:

24x max.

DVD Read:

8x max.

DVD

-R DL Write: 4x max.

DVD

-RAM Read: 5 max.

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: Supports Optional Memory

Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory Stick DUO™ media with MagicGate® functionality PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support

Audio

Sound System:

Windows

® sound system compatible

with Built-in stereo speakers

Display

Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD Screen Size: 15.4”

Resolution: 1280 x 800 XBRITE-ECO™

Technology:

Yes

Graphics

Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900 Video RAM:

128MB [Dynamically Shared (RAM/Video)

Memory]

Chipset:

Intel® 910GML

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Interface:

VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Jack:

i.LINK®

Interface:

1(4-pin) interface

Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1 Microphone Input:

1 (Monaural mini-jack)

USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant) VGA Output(s):

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX Modem Type:

Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

Wireless LAN: IEEE 802.11b/g

Power

Battery Type: Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-

BPS2A)

Estimated Battery Life: 2.0-2.5 hours (Standard

Battery)

Power Requirements: 110W+10%

Software

Operating System: Microsoft®

Windows

® XP Home

Edition with SP2

Internet Services: America Online® 180-Day Trial -

New Users Only

Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Norton® Internet

Security™ 60-Day Subscription TrendMicro™

Anti

-Spyware 30-Day Trial Iolo® System Mechanic - 30-Day Trial VAIO® Security Center VAIO® Update software VAIO® Recovery Wizard software VAIO® Support Central

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Digital Imaging Starter

Edition Intuit® Quicken® 2006 New User Edition (previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade) InterVideo® WinDVD® Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2003 (Student/Teacher Edition) Roxio® DigitalMedia SE

Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD® - DVD

Creation DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video SonicStage® - Digital Music VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing Image Converter - PSP Transfer 60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune® 60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy®

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support:

1 year toll-free technical

telephone assistance, available 24/7

Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 1 Year Limited

Warranty with Onsite Service

Online and Email Support: Support available from

http://www.esupport.sony.com

Dimensions

Weight: 5.96 lbs. with standard battery (weight is

approximate and may vary)

Measurements: 14.33” (W) x 1”-1.43” (H) x 10.41” (D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-

BPS2A)

6 3 7

10 9 8

AC adapter (VGP-AC19V11) Power Cord

Optional Accessories

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2) Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2) AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10) Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50) USB Mobile Mouse (VGP-UMS50) Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2) Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3) Large Carrying Case (VGP-AMB5) Battery Charger (VGP-BC1) Memory Card Adapter

(VGP

-MCA10)

512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512L)

Color: White UPC Code:

027242696341

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 compatible wireless LAN access point, sold separately. Internet connection may require fees.

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate® functionality.

6. 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.

7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.

8. 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.

9. 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.

10. The Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-use options and operations.

11. Viewable area measured diagonally.

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. Preinstalled 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. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate. ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, SonicStage, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel, and Celeron are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed in U.S.A. 03/06.