Sony VGN-SZ76GN, VGN-SZ76GB User Manual

M

M

y

sc

Interface

Wirel

C

n

Intel

®

el

®

C

)

*

el

®

G

G

Mobile Intel

®

t

z

667MHz

3

2

*

)

2 SO

)

2

B

*

DVD

±

RW/±R

e

D

D

D

C

NVIDIA

®

G

e

®

l

®

)

)

H

2

4p

A

1

s

1

s

1

M

)

*6

D

I

n

I

l

Mbp

5

/g)

)

*8

F

/g/

)

B

*10

E

TCG

)

E

DS

l

®

Built-i

llig

3

m

S

be

®

p

®

Tool:

(

)

*

iliti

*16

O

r

*

Model

P

gy

C

t

P

s

M

s

C

y

x

SO

s

Hard Disk Drive

e

Maxi

d

d

G

D

y

Display

US

)

N

r

Display

r

Headphone

Mi

e

Mode

t

O

s

Wireless LAN

Bluetooth

*

9

PC C

t

F

S

p

C

Key

y

D

)

Weigh

I

e

Supp

s

W

VAIO SZ

Op

(

)

●

●

r

●

)

VG

D

n

●

y

●

e

)

●

n

●

Z

C

e

S

(S)

)

US

e

●

●

●

VGP-CP15

C

●

E

●

r

●

●

●

●

VG

Gold (N),

S

(S)

(

)

*1 C

l

®

S

,

VAIO

,

d

S

Read

C

o

g

o

ill

Distinct technology and sharp mobility.

Intel

®

Centrino® Processor Technology

VGN-SZ76GN/B

Sony recommends Windows Vista® Business.

Specifications

VGN-SZ76GN/B

rocessor Technolo

OS

hipse

rocessor System Bu

emory Bu

ache Memor

Pre-installed / Ma

ain
emor

-DIMM slot

Driv

Optical
Di
Drive

raphics Accelerator

edicated Video Memor

onnectio

Compatible Memory Cards

ingerprint Sensor

ecurity Chi

amera

Audio

Battery
Life

imensions (W x H x D

ncluded Softwar

arranty

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

PU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. *2 Inte
dual channel mode provides better performance. *4 A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system. Sony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands. *5 GB means one billion
bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition. *6 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded “Memory Stick” media only. *7 The maximum
communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used. *8 The communication speed varies depending on the
distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions. *9
Including cards that can be inserted in direct slots and the supplied memory card adaptor (VGP-MCA20A). *10 As for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is recommended to use with the memory card adaptor (VGP­MCA20A). *11 The copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of the SD Memory Card are not supported (VGP-MCA20A). *12 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver. 1.0). Actual battery
life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit vaio-online.sony.com *13 Though the software is not pre-installed, the official license is registered. It can be downloaded free of charge. *14 This
software is intended for evaluation purposes only. It must be activated before actual use, and the activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch. Activation requires Internet access, which enables certain functions included. 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 options and operations. *15 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged. *16 This
product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model. *17 Warranty conditions may vary by region.

Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Centrino, Centrino Inside, Centrino Logo, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Pentium and Pentium Inside are trademarks of Intel

ther countries. Windows Vista and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and brand names may be trademarks or re
wners. Whilst information given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our companys policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be included in the specifications. E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in

appearance to

<OS Downgrade to Windows® XP>
Note that you cannot use the following features and software that you could use on Windows Vista
with a hard disk drive only), Sony original audio and visual software, Non-Sony software (e.g. Norton Internet Security™, InterVideo WinDVD, etc.), VAIO Recovery Tool. Refer to the Windows

mum

Reading Spee

Maximum
Writing Spee

B

i.LINK (IEEE 1394

etwork (RJ-45) Connecto

Output Connecto

crophon

m

Memory Stick Slo

DC IN

ther

ess

ard Slo

board / Input Device

Bundled Batter

*12

Optional Long Battery

t

lied Accessorie

ustrations provided.

tional Accessories for VGN-SZ76GN/B

P-PRSZ1

ocking Statio

Monitor connector
Network connecto
USB 2.0 connector (x3

VGP-BPL9

Lithium-ion Battery (L

Rechargeable batter
Up to 9 hours of us

*12

Centrino® Processor Technology

Int

ore2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40GHz

enuine Windows Vista®Business (English version) with Traditional Chinese Language Pack

GM965 Express Chipse

800MH

MB

GB DDR2 SDRAM

-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two

00G

VD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Double Layer) / DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Dual Layer) / DVD+RW: 8x / DVD-RW: 8x / DVD-ROM: 8x /
VD-RAM: 5x / CD-ROM: 24x / CD-R: 24x / CD-RW: 24x

VD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Double Layer) / DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer) / DVD+RW: 8x / DVD-RW: 6x / DVD-RAM: 5x /
D-R: 24x / CD-RW: 16x

64MB (SPEED MODE

13.3" Wide (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT Colour display (Clear Bright LCD)

igh Speed USB 2.0 x

in (S400) x 1

10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T x 1

nalogue RGB, mini D-sub 15pin x

tereo mini jack x

tereo mini jack x

V.92 and V.90 Compliant x 1

emory Stick Duo Slot (MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO Duo compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible

ocking Station Connector x 1

ntegrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft

4Mbps (802.11a

luetooth standard Ver. 2.0 + EDR

Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size, MagicGate, Memory Stick PRO)

xpressCard/34 x 1Type I/II x 1

Ver. 1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM

ffective Pixels: 640 x 480

D compatible high quality sound chip: Sound Reality

Approx. 19mm key pitch / 2.7mm keystroke

VGP-BPS9A/B Lithium-ion battery: up to 6 hours of use

VGP-BPL9 Lithium-ion battery: up to 9 hours of use

15 x 24.7 - 36.4 x 234.3m

1.93kg (including the supplied battery)

AV Entertainment: Image Converter 3

VAIO Edit Components 6.4

onicStage Mastering Studio 2.4, SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.3, DSD Direct Player 1.0
Gallery, Picasa, Ado
Version of Microsoft® Office Professional 2007

Installer

(Installer), ArcSoft Magic-i

AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V26)

ne yea

ONY

Memory Stickan

3

(upgradeable up to 4GB

5

(Serial ATA, 5400rpm)

DL/RAM Driv

eForc

8400M GS notebook graphics processing unit (GPU) (SPEED MODE) / Inte

, 300Mbps (Draft 802.11n

n stereo speakers Built-in monaural microphone

*13

, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0

Photosho

15

•Ut

es: VAIO Control Center 2.1, VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2.7, Setting Utility Series 3.1, Infineon TPM Professional Package 3.0

Visual Effects 1.0, Protector Suite QL 5.6• Support: VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update 3.0, VAIO Data Restore Tool 1.0

17

Virtualization Technology is not supported on VAIO. *3 If memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, the supported

onicStage are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Adobe, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe

®

after downgrading to Windows® XP: Plug and Display feature, Instant Mode (on models with Instant Mode only), VAIO HDD Protection (on models

1*2

Intel®Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

®

nte

Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Data rate: Maximum 11

requency: 5GHz (802.11a/Draft n), 2.4GHz (802.11b

(Inte

High Definition Audio compatible)

86 keys Inte

Video Edit/Playback: VAIO Movie Story 1.1, VAIO Content Exporter 1.2, Adobe® Premiere®Elements 4.0,

Elements 6.0 (Installer)

*14

ent Touchpad

DVD Creation: Click to Disc 1.0, Click to Disc Editor 1.0

Home Network: VAIO Media 6.0

Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.1, Adobe® Reader® 8, Norton Internet Security™ 2008

• Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A) • Windows® XP Professional Install Disc

availability depends on region

VGP-CKSZ1

arrying Cas

Integrated “VAIO Smart Protection™
for PC cushio
Solid design matching VAIO S

Mobile Int

Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (STAMINA MODE

M965 Express Chipset

Draft n

Multi Media Card

3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)

Music: VAIO MusicBox 1.1,

Still Image/Photo: Windows® Photo

Word Processor/Spreadsheet: 60-Days Trial

®

Professional Install Disc User Guide for further details.

arrying Pouch

Embossed VAIO logo
Handy mini-pouch
Opens smoothly and quietly

s (802.11b),

•xD-Picture Card

er and Adobe Premiere are trademarks of

orporation in the U.S. and

istered trademarks of their respective

23 4 5 6 7 8

12 13 14

1.

DC-IN connector

2.

Microphone jack

3.

Headphone jack

4.

i.LINK™ (IEEE 1394) S400 connector

5.

Monitor connector (Analogue RGB, mini D-SUB 15-pin)

6.

PC Card slot (Type I/II x 1)

7.

PC Card eject button

8.

Memory Stick Duo slot

9.

Built-in MOTION EYE camera

10.

Built-in microphone (monaural)

11.

Fingerprint sensor

12.

Shortcut buttons

13.

Performance selector switch

14.

Wireless switch

15.

Power button

16.

Optical disc drive

17.

Manual eject hole

18.

Disc eject button

19.

ExpressCard™/34 slot

20.

Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0) connectors

21.

Network (Ethernet) connector

22.

Modem connector

P-BMS33

Black (B),
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse

Smart wireless mouse for mobile use
Highly accurate laser sensor
Innovative PTFE sole for precise operation
Sensor resolution: 800 dots per inch

VGP-UMS55

ilver

, Black (B

B Laser Mous

rgonomic design naturally fits your

Highly accurate laser senso

VGN-SZ76GN/B

15

16 1917 18 20 21 22

ilver

, White

1

9

10

11

vaio-online.sony.com

e

Wind

®

280 x

800

Inte

e

2 Duo

Processo

8300

(

)

NVIDIA

®

G

e

®

B

e

DVD

±

RW/

±

/

R

e

VGN-SZ76GN/B

Hand

y

d

High

d:

S

y

A

p

Direc

ccess:

B

:

M

r

L

1.93kgH

:

dy

:

C

CD

Netwo

eedom:

Wireless

N

8

h

®

B

:

MOTIO

E

F

O

y

hip

s

ibili

LAN

.

t

*

y:

assword

:

r

r

ible head

DVD

be

!

VAIO S

s

el

C

o

P

NVIDIA

Sony recommends Windows Vista® Business.

Powerful Software for creative minds.

VIDEO & PHOTOS

Click to Disc / Click to Disc Editor

Create video/photo DVDs with menus in
one click. Use photos and footage you've
edited with Click to Disc Editor.

VAIO Movie Story

Automatically produce high-quality
home movies with a professional feel
in three simple steps.

Adobe® Premiere® Elements

Enjoy advanced editing of videos,
photos, and music with this
renowned software.

Adobe® Photoshop® Elements

Add a personal touch to your prized
still images and present them
effectively to your friends.

VAIO Content Exporter

Simply and smoothly export a wide
range of AV files, including video
footage and photos you’ve enjoyed
creating yourself.

Advanced tech styled in a 13.3" wide size

Z76GN/B

or efficient business use or movies. Open an application window
with a task menu, or two in horizontal layout. The latest operating
system, Windows VistaBusiness, comes preinstalled and

indows XP Professional Installer is also provided for the sake of those who use

®

ndow

xtremely smooth and powerful mobile performance featuring the newest accelerated

ntel

Core
Express Chipset supported by FSB 800MHz, and Intel
Network Connection. Sonys unique Hybrid Graphic System offers a choice of

xternal

se SPEED MODE for 3D games, video playing or editing, and STAMINA

MODE for various mobile scenes.

13.3" wide size offers optimum display space

XP at work. Innovative Int

entrin

®

rocessor Technology ensures

2 Duo Processor T8300 (2.40GHz), and advanced Mobile IntelGM965

Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

GeForce8400M GS GPU or internal graphics accelerator.

Mobile endurance and security

or powerful mobile performance, long-lasting stamina is essential. VAI
SZ76GN/B offers up to 6 hours* with standard battery VGP-BPS9A/B, and up to 9 hours*
with optional battery VGP-BPL9. In addition, VAIO SZ76GN/B is equipped with a TPM securit
c

, biometric fingerprint sensor, and HDD password capability for quick log-on and extra data
ecurity. Fast and smooth mobility comes from VAIO SZ76GN/B compat
tandards IEEE 802.11a, IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11 Draft n (Wi-Fi). And, by sensing
hakes or shocks and securing the HDD, VAIO HDD Protection with integrated 3D acceleration sensor prevents

mportant data loss.

Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver. 1.0). Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings.

stimated battery life at “

PEED MODEwill be approximately 1.5 hours shorter for VGP-BPS9A/B and approximately 2.0 hours shorter for VGP-BPL9

ty with wireless

VAIO mirror logo

Built-in Fingerprint Sensor

Built-in MOTION EYE camera
centred on an LCD bezel

Communication advantages + AV

VAIO SZ76GN/B features advanced mobile PC communication with

uilt-in MOTION EYE camera and mic. Simply turn on MOTION EYE fo
convenient videoconferencing. Or use Bluetooth
with applications for smooth voice communication. VAIO SZ76GN/B also

eatures versatile audiovisual capabilities. Sony Sound Reality audio
chip takes sound performance to a superior level. And SonicStage
Mastering Studio Audio Filter with 4 exclusive sound presets works

uperbly with specially recommended headphones*. With VAIO

Z76GN/B

±

DL/RAM Drive, archiving your digital

asterpieces like home videos, edited movies, or photos couldn

moother. For flexible editing capability, take advantage of the integrated

Memory Stick Duo slot and ExpressCard

ard Adaptor. Communicate, create, and listen with VAIO SZ76GN/B

compat

sets

/34 slot plus bundled Memory

ecommended headse

ony Ericsson HBH-PV705

Roxio Easy Media Creator / Win DVD for VAIO /Picasa™

MUSIC

VAIO MusicBox

Intelligent software that automatically
plays music from your collection that
fits your mood, activity or time of day.

SonicStage Mastering Studio

Convert analogue music to digitally
enhanced audio** with high-quality
effector modules.

SonicStage Mastering Studio
Audio Filter

Enhance any audio content played on
VAIO laptop PCs and enjoy it with
excellent headphone presets.

SUPPORT

VAIO Update

Alerting you to important changes via Internet that
appear as reminder balloons on your desktop.***

Norton Internet Security™ 2008

Highly effective monitoring for viruses and spyware
helps keep computing secure.****

VAIO Recovery Center / VAIO Data Restore Tool

✚ Main features

igh-durability

Magnesium bo

Instant ID recognition

Fingerprint Senso

✚ Basic specifications

Beautiful viewing

lear Bright L

Assured securit

PM Security Chip /

Hard Disk P

uilt-in Camera

N EY

Comfortable typing:

Full-pitched Keyboar

ight for its size:

t Media A

Memory Stick Duo Slot

rk fr

LA

02.11a/b/g/Draft n & Bluetoot

road media capability

emory Card Adapto

y presentation:

Plug & Displa

quality soun

ound Realit

udio Chi

l® Cor

2.40GHz

AM Driv

r T

R DL

Genuin

ows Vista

Business

Memory 2G

13.3" WXGA
1

Hard Disk Driv

200GB

display

eForc

8400M GS GPU

* Availability depends on region.

** Roland EDIROL AUDIO capture UA-25* or
UA-101* USB audio interface device required.

*** Internet connection required for use.

**** Free use of 90 days. Further update will
be charged.

Note: Any copying or reproduction of
copyrighted material may amount to
copyright infringement.