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VAIO SZ
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
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16 1917 18 20 21 22
ilver
, White
1
9
10
11
vaio-online.sony.com
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VGN-SZ76GN/B
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
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2.40GHz
AM Driv
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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.