Sony VGN-S660P User Manual

VGN-S660P/B

VAIO® S Series Notebook PC

High-Powered Mobile Performance.

REMARKABLY SLIM AND LIGHTWEIGHT TOOL FOR THE MOBILE USER.

The VAIO® S Series Notebook PC employs cutting-edge notebook technologies and a highly mobile design. It offers integrated wireless LAN , an exceptional

13.3” widescreen display

with XBRITE

™ LCD technology, and a generous keyboard in a 4.3 lb. form factor. The VAIO® S Notebook is the portrait of sleek, contemporary style.

EXCEPTIONAL DISPLAY TECHNOLOGIES.

The VAIO® S Notebook features a 13.3” widescreen display with Sony’s original XBRITE

™ LCD technology for higher brightness levels than standard displays. The result: deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail. Smart Display Sensor makes connecting to a compatible external projector or display easy and worry-free. It automatically senses and selects the appropriate input for your external device and adjusts optimized resolution.

UTILIZE CUTTING-EDGE NOTEBOOK TECHNOLOGIES..

The VAIO® S Notebook has a 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drive, advanced DDR2 memory, 533MHz Front Side Bus, Intel® Pentium® M processor and 915 chipset work together to provide impressive application performance and processor speed. The NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 6400 graphics chip with TurboCache™ technology delivers turbo-charged graphics performance, excptional DVD viewing and optimized use of the latest multimedia applications. The VAIO® S Notebook is a "Windows Vista™ Capable" PC.

ENJOY MOBILE MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT.

The VAIO® S Notebook allows you to create dynamic presentations, view movies with stunning clarity and create and manage your multimedia files with ease. With DVD±R Double Layer/ DVD±RW

drive and Click to DVD® software you can easily create high-quality, customized DVDs. Manage your music files and make audio CDs using SonicStage® software. And with the MagicGate™ function, you can easily transfer secure data to your PSP.

The VAIO® S Notebook is highly-mobile with a slim, lightweight design, integrated wireless LAN , cutting-edge notebook technologies, and durable magnesium casing. And, with the impressive 13.3" widescreen display with XBRITE™ technology and a suite of Sony's original multimedia software, you have the tools you need for work and entertainment on-the-go.

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VGN-S660P/B

VAIO® S Series Notebook PC

Sony Electronics Inc. •

16530 Via Esprillo

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

Last Updated: 04/20/2006

Specifications

General

Computer Type:

Notebook

Type of Use: Ultra Portable Action Buttons:

S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless LAN

On/Off

Keyboard: QWERTY (82 keys with 2mm stroke and

18.05mm pitch)

Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

Processor

Type: Intel® Pentium® M Processor 750 Speed: 1.86GHz

Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz L2 Cache: 2MB Technology:

Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology

Memory

Type: DDR2 Installed: 1GB (PC2-4200 512MBx2) Maximum:

2GB

Speed: 533MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 100GB Speed: 5400rpm

Interface:

Serial ATA

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 2.4x max. DVD+R Write: 4x max. DVD+RW Write: 2.4x max. DVD

-R Write: 4x max.

DVD

-RW Write: 2x max.

-R Write: 24x max.

-RW Write: 16x max.

DVD±RW:

yes

CD Read:

24x max.

DVD Read:

8x max.

DVD

-R DL Write: 2x max.

DVD

-RAM Read: 3x max.

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick®

with MagicGate™ functionality Memory Stick PRO™ with MagicGate™ functionality PCMCIA (Type I and Type II card slot with CardBus support)

Audio

Sound System:

Windows

® sound system compatible

Built-in stereo speakers

Display

Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD Screen Size: 13.3" LCD

Resolution: 1280x800 XBRITE™

LCD Technology:

Yes

Graphics

Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 6400 Video RAM:

128MB

Technology:

TurboCache™

Chipset:

Intel® 915PM

Interface:

VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 1 Headphone Jack:

1 2 4

i.LINK®

Interface:

1 (4-pin IEEE 1394)

Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1 Modem Jack:

Microphone Input:

Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom) USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)

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 2200BG Network

Connection (802.11b/g)

Power

Battery Type: Lithium-ion (Standard Capacity: VGP-

BPS2)

Estimated Battery Life: 3.0-3.5 hours Power Requirements: 105W+10%

Software

Operating System: Microsoft®

Windows® XP

Professional (Service Pack 2)

Internet Services: America Online® 180-Day Trial (For

new users only)

Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Norton® Internet

Security™ 60-Day Trial -

Norton AntiVirus

®, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam®, Norton Parental Control TrendMicro™

Anti

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

Supplied Software: InterVideo® WinDVD®

Intuit® Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade) Microsoft® Works 8.5 (Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar, Scheduling, Contact Management and Database) 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2003 (Small Business Edition) 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 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

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Telephone Support:

1 year (toll-free assistance,

available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week) .

Online and Email Support: Support available from

http://www.esupport.sony.com

Dimensions

Weight: 4.3 lbs. with standard battery (weight is

approximate and may vary)

Measurements: 12.3” (W) x 1.18”-1.39” (H) x 8.85” (D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2) AC adapter (VGP-AC19V10) Power cord

Optional Accessories

Additional Battery (VGP-BPS2)

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12 8 9

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2) Port Replicator (VGP-PRS2) AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10) Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50) Neoprene notebook and AC adapter cases (VGP-

AMC1)

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10) 512MB memory expansion module (VGP-MM512L) 80GB External Hard Drive (VGP-UHDM08) External Floppy Disk Drive (VGP-UFD1)

Color: Black UPC Code:

027242696440

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. 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.

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

7. Does not support Memory Stick® media and Memory Stick PRO™ media using the MagicGate™ function. Supports memory cards with capacities up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright prtection function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media. Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media is recommended for use with this adapter.

8. 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.

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. NVIDIA® TurboCache™ technology combines the size and bandwidth of video memory and dynamically available system memory for optimal system performance.

11. 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 expriation 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.

12. The Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 60-Day Trial software included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes only. The software has been partially installed and you must complete installation of the software before you can use it. 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-user options and operations.

13. 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, SonicStage, Memory Stick, XBRITE, Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, Like No Other and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium and Centrino 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. 04/06.