Sony VGN-T250-L User Manual

Model

VGN-T250/L

HARDWARE

Processor

Intel®Pentium®M Processor Ultra Low Voltage 753

(1.20GHz1, 2MB L2 Cache)

Front Side Bus Speed

400MHz

Color

Midnight Blue

Chipset

Intel®855GME

Integrated Wireless LAN

Intel

PRO/ Wireless 2200BG

Network Connection (802.11b/g)

Bluetooth

Integrated Bluetooth®Technology

LCD

10.6” WXGA display (1280x768) with XBRITE

technology

Hard Drive

60GB (4200rpm)

Ultra ATA

Memory

512MB PC-2700 333MHz DDR (512 MB x 1) (Expandable to 1GB)

Graphics

Intel

855GME Chipset Integrated

Graphics

64MB Video RAM(shared w/ Main

Memory)

Graphics Interface

VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

DVD±RW/CD-RW Optical Drive

DVD+RW

DVD+R Write (2.4x MAX); DVD+RW Write (2.4x MAX)

DVD-RW

DVD-R Write (2x MAX); DVD-RW Write (2x MAX)

CD-RW

CD-R Write (24x MAX); CD-RW Write (10x MAX)

DVD-ROM

DVD Read (8x MAX); CD Read (24x MAX)

Modem

Integrated V.90 modem (RJ-11)

Ethernet

10BASE-T/100BASE-TX Ethernet with

RJ-45 interface

Audio

Windows®sound system compatible Dolby

Headphone & Dolby®Virtual

Speaker

Built-in stereo speakers

Audio Interface

Monaural mini-jack microphone Stereo mini-jack headphone

Memory Stick

Media Slot

Supports optional Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO™ media

Other Interfaces

RJ-11 modem jack, i.LINK®(IEEE

1394) interface

, 2 USB 2.07, RJ-45

Ethernet, VGA output, headphone (stereo), monaural mini-jack microphone

PC Card Slots

One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support

Pointing Device

Electro-Static touch pad

Keyboard

QWERTY, 82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 17mm pitch

Action Buttons

DVD/CD Playback, Volume/Mute buttons, WLAN/BT on/off

Optional Port Replicator Interfaces (VGP-PRT1)

3 USB2.07, RJ-45 Ethernet, VGA out put, DC in, printer port

Power Requirements

68W+10%

Battery

Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS3A)

Estimated Battery Life

3.5-9.0 hours with standard battery

Weight

3.04 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)

Size (W x H x D)

10.7” X 1”-1.34” X 8.1”

Supplied Accessories

Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS3A), power cord, and AC adapter (VGP-AC16V8)

Optional Accessories

Additional standard battery (VGP-BPS3A) Additional AC adapter (VGP-AC16V8) Port Replicator (VGP-PRT1)

Additional 512MB memory (VGP-MM512I) External 60GB

Hard Drive (PCGA-HDM06)

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)

USB mobile mouse (PCGA-UMS3/B/S) Wireless optical mouse (PCGA-WMS5/S) External USB floppy disk drive (VGP-UFD1) Privacy Filter (VGP-FL10) Wireless keyboard and mouse (VGP-WKB1) Slim carrying case (PCGA-CCB2) Large carrying case (PCGA-CCGX) Notebook Briefcase (PCGA-CCV) USB Camera (PCGA-UVC11A) Notebook backpack

(PCGA-CCP3/H, /G, /R, /L)

Notebook protection case

(PCGA-CCTR/J, CCTR/L)

SOFTWARE

Operating System

Microsoft

Windows® XP Home

Edition with Service Pack 2

Sony

Original Software

VAIO Zone™ with WinDVD™ Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation DVGate Plus™ - Digital Video SonicStage

- Digital Music

SonicStage

Mastering Studio

software with MP3 encoder PictureGear Studio™ - Digital Photo VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharin

VAIO®T Series Software Bundle

Intuit

Quicken®2005 New User

Edition InterVideo

WinDVD

Sonic RecordNow!®7 Microsoft

Works 8.0 - Word Processing, Spreadsheet, Calendar, Scheduling, Contact Management and Database

Microsoft

Office®2003 60-Day Trial

Student/Teacher Edition

Anti-Virus & Recovery Software

Norton Internet Security™ 90-Day

Subscription

- Norton AntiVirus

,Norton

Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control,

Norton AntiSpam®, Norton Parental Control

Intermute™ SpySubtract™ 30-Day

Subscription

Sony

VAIO®Update

Sony

VAIO®Recovery Wizard

Sony

VAIO®Help and Support

Internet Services

AOL Online™ 90-day Trial - New Users Only

SERVICE AND WARRANTY INFORMATION

Limited Warranty

1 Year Limited Warranty

Telephone Support

1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24-hours, 7days-a-week.

On-line and Email Support

Support available from http://www.sony.com/pcsupport

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. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB. Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.

6. 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.

7. Not all products with USB connectors may communicate with each other due to chipset variations.

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

9. Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies. Please see website for compatibility details.

. Does not support MemoryStick media and

Memory Stick PRO™ media using the MagicGate function or high-speed data transfer. 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 sup port the SD Memory Card media copyright protection function.

11. See actual Limited Warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’s warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888476-6972 (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.

12. 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.

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.

©2004 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, SonicStage, XBRITE, Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, Picture Gear Studio, Like No Other, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and Centrino is a trademark 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. 12/04

Style that Matters

The distinctive lightweight design of the VAIO®T Series notebook combined with its sophisticated and professional good looks project confidence and style.

Full DVD Capabilities

The 10.6” widescreen LCD with XBRITE™ technology delivers dramatic video in ultra-sharp detail. Control your DVD with convenient DVD playback and volume buttons located directly on the unit. Integrated DVD±RW drive lets you create your own DVDs

Listen to Music while you Work

Create, edit and burn your own CDs with integrated optical drive and SonicStage

Mastering Studio. Control your music instantly with the push of a button using convenient playback and volume buttons located on your notebook.

The slim profile, ultra-light weight and integrated wirless LAN make this notebook the perfect mobile companion. And with Sony’s innovative battery technology you can work and play even longer, up to 9 hours

VAIO®T Series notebooks are designed for real-world agility. Incredibly small and lightweight, yet loaded with features. Integrated wireless LAN

and amaz-

ingly long battery

life help keep you working and entertained. Travel light without sacrificing the features and functions you need.

Feature-packed. Distinctive. The premium, ultra-portable personal computer.

Notebook

VGN-T250/L

Stay productive at home or on the road.

Sony recommends Microsoft®Windows

XP Professional