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VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Inspired by theater screens. Born out of Sony® HD technology.
POWERFUL PC PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6570 processor
(2.10GHz ) with Intel® Centrino® processor technology and 2GB of pre
-
installed system memory.
The VAIO® FW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft
®
Windows Vista® Business 32-bit.
Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed
and range .
INSPIRED BY THEATER SCREENS. BORN OUT OF SONY® HD TECHNOLOGY.
Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again. With an extra-wide,
theater inspired 16.4” display and XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology see
stunning , true-to-life images with flaming reds, fresh greens and vibrant
blues all while preserving precious battery life.
The 16:9 aspect ratio ensures that you won’t miss an inch of the original
picture from your favorite movie while also providing valuable extra
workspace. Compare two documents or websites side-by-side without the
hassle of having to tab back and forth.
An HDMI
™ output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single
cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen
TV (HDMI
™ cable sold separately) .
ENDLESS FEATURES
The VAIO® FW notebook, designed with dedicated AV Controls, makes
navigating through your favorite multimedia quick and easy.
Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family with real-time video
conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone.
Broaden your entertainment horizons with the VAIO® FW notebook
featuring an extra-wide 16.4”LCD display. Great for watching widescreen
movies or viewing two web sites side-by-side, this entertainment
powerhouse is inspired by theater screens, born out of Sony® HD
expertise, and powered by Intel® Centrino® processor technology.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Portable
Action Buttons:
S1, DVD Play, A/V Mode, Volume -
/ +,
Play / Pause /
Stop, WLAN / Bluetooth®
on / off
Pointing Device:
Electro-static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6570
Speed:
2.10GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino®
processor technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed:
2GB PC2-6400 (1GBx2)
Maximum: 8GB
Speed:
800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
250GB
Speed:
5400rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Optical Drive
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
One Memory Stick PRO™ (Standard / Duo)
media slot with MagicGate® technology
One ExpressCard
® /
34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
Audio
Sound System: Dolby Sound Room®
Audio
Display
Screen Size:
16.4"
Resolution:
1600 x 900
XBRITE-ECO™
Technology:
Yes
Graphics
Processor:
Mobile Intel
® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD with
Intel®
Clear Video Technology with Total Available Graphics Memory:
830MB (max.)
Chipset:
Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Max. External Resolution via VGA:
2048 x 1536
Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI
™
ouput/cable:
1920 x 1080
Inputs and Outputs
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)
Headphone Output(s):
1
Ethernet Connection (s):
1
HDMI™
Output:
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (Gigabit)
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
(2.1+EDR)
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
Estimated Battery Life:
1.0-5.5 hours
Standard Capacity Battery
1.5-8.0 hours
Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements:
105W + 10%
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business 32-bit
Supplied Software:
Microsoft®
Office Ready
Anti-Virus & Recovery Software:
Microsoft®
Windows Live
™
OneCare
™
Trial Version
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
EPEAT™: Silver
RoHS®:
Compliant
For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
ENERGY STAR®: 4.0
Dimensions
Weight:
6.7 lbs
(with Standard Capacity Battery)
Measurements:
15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V23)
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V25)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC7)
Ladies Tote (VGP-AML4)
Deluxe Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB11/L)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1A)
Bluetooth®
Laser Mouse
(VGP-BMS33/H)
Color:
Black
UPC Code:
027242764415
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. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI
™
connector. Image
quality will vary.
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 may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns 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. A portion of system memory over 3GB may not be available to the
operating system in a 32-bit environment.
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. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth
® devices vary.
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. This product meets the standards of the
International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency.
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, the Sony logo VAIO,
the VAIO logo, XBRITE-ECO, MOTION EYE, Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate
and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Live, OneCare and Windows Vista are
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other
countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a
trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries.
Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. ENERGY STAR is a
registered U.S. mark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 02/09.