VAIO® FZ Series Notebook PC
The VAIO FZ is a 15.4”
entertainment PC in the body of an incredibly
thin
-and-light notebook
POWERFUL PC PERFORMANCE AND PREMIUM MOBILITY
The VAIO® FZ is an ideal PC for your day-to-day productivity in an intelligent, highly
mobile design.
Enjoy desktop performance in a notebook package with an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo
processor T8100 (2.10GHz ) with 3MB of L2 cache and 2GB (1GBx2, DDR2) of system
memory.
The VAIO® FZ notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista
®
Home Premium OS.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker
anywhere within your office or home using next-generation 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN
technology
.
STUNNING HD ENTERTAINMENT
Watch your Blu-ray Disc™ movies in stunning HD on the 15.4" widescreen display
using XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology and powered by a NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M
with 256MB of dedicated Video RAM, so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites,
true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from any angle.
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 without a myriad of extra
cables (HDMI cable sold seperately).
Go straight to your favorite DVD/CD, 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
.
EASY COMMUNICATION AND RICH MULTIMEDIA
Stay connected with colleagues, friends and family in the office or on the go with real
-
time video conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone.
Hear your music like never before and enjoy the incredibly rich and full sound that Sony's
original Sound Reality™ technology delivers.
Extend the reach of your FZ notebook with A2DP Bluetooth® technology that is ideal for
advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo
music to Bluetooth® speakers or headphones.
With Click to Disc™ software and the advanced DVD+R double layer drive, presenting
your digital video content in a professional-looking package is quick and easy.
Store all your important documents, family pictures and videos and dynamic
presentations on the roomy 300GB (4200RPM) hard drive.
The 15.4" Blu-ray Disc™-enabled VAIO® FZ notebook with XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD
technology features A2DP Bluetooth® technology
for wireless audio streaming and
embedded A/V controls for one-touch access to entertainment. With a built-in
camera and microphone for video messaging and CD/DVD burner for storage , this
blazing-fast PC is packed with exciting entertainment features.
Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
VAIO® FZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: S (programmable), Volume, AV Mode,
Play/Pause, FF, Rewind and Stop
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 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 T8100
Speed:
2.10GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz
L2 Cache:
3MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor
Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
300GB
Speed:
4200rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 2.4x max.
DVD+R Write: 8x max.
DVD+RW Write: 4x max.
DVD
-R Write: 8x max.
DVD
-RW Write: 4x max.
CD
-R Write: 8x max.
CD
-RW Write: 8x 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: 2x max.
BD-R Read: 2x max
BD-ROM Read: 2x max
BD-RE Read: 2x max
BD-R DL Read: 1.6x max
DVD
-RAM Read: 5x max.
Blu-Ray Disc™ Support: Yes
(BD
-ROM/DVD±R
DL/DVD
±RW)
BD-RE DL Read: 1.6x max
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick Duo™
media with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® /34 Slot
One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) Slot
Audio
Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD
Screen Size:
15.4
”
Resolution:
1280 x 800
XBRITE-
HiColor
™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA
® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 1023MB (max.)
Video RAM: 256MB Dedicated Video RAM
Interface: HDMI, VGA and S-Video Out with Smart Display
Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port:
1
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)
HDMI™ Connection(s):
1
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: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network
Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS8)
Estimated Battery Life:
1.5
-3.0 hours (Standard Battery)
2.0
-4.0 hours (Large Battery)
Power Requirements:
110W+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™ - DVD Creation
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
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty . See actual
warranty for details.
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
Dimensions
Weight: 6.1 lbs.(with standard battery)
Measurements:
14"(W) x 0.98-1.4"(H) x 10.02"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-
BPS8)
AC adapter(VGP-
AC19V23)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
AC Adapter (VGP-
AC19V10)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-
AC19V21)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPL8)
100GB
Hard Drive with Security (VGP-
UHDM10/B)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-
BMS33/B)
Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC3)
Leather Carrying Case (VGP-AMB8)
Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AML2)
Color:
Silver
UPC Code:
027242733046
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 hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is
reserved as a recovery partition.
10. 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.
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. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit
compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™
media playback. VAIO
computers may not support movie playback on packaged media
recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
13. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™
media is done in MPEG2 and AVC
formats.
14. 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.
15. 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.
Broadband connection is required along with third party services
which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
16. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system.
17. Use of this Bluetooth
® enabled product with other devices may vary
as not all Bluetooth® devices are compatible.
18. Blu-ray Disc™
media playback is unavailable in A/V instant mode.
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).
© 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE
HiColor, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Sound Reality, LocationFree
Player, MOTION EYE, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony.
Microsoft and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in
the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Centrino and Core are trademarks of
Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Blu-ray Disc is a
trademark. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HDMI is a
trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC All other trademarks are trademarks of
their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 12/07.