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VGN-Z690 Configure-to-Order
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Uncompromising ultra-portable design
POWERFUL MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the powerful performance of Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P9600-P8600
processors (2.66GHz-2.40GHz ) with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor
technology – the latest chipset from Intel®.
The VAIO® Z notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft
®
Windows Vista® with Service Pack 1.
Uncompromising elegance weaved into a 3.4 lb go-anywhere package.
A 13.1
” widescreen display with XBRITE-DuraView™ LCD technology and LED
backlight for a brighter, crisper, tougher display.
WIRELESS FREEDOM
Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed
and range .
Integrated Mobile Broadband technology for blazing-fast wireless access
beyond LAN networks and hotspots.
Extend the reach of your Z notebook with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth
®
technology that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and
streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth
®
technology enabled speakers or headphones.
ENDLESS FEATURES
Hybrid graphics system lets you set graphics performance on the fly – no
reboot necessary.
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 separately).
A built-in biometric fingerprint scanner makes authentication and secure
access quick and easy – you only need your fingerprint.
An integrated Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant chip
enhances security by allowing you to control access on a specific
client/user basis.
G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology makes your data even less
vulnerable to loss or damage. When the built-in 3D acceleration sensor
detects a risky movement, the HDD-head will lock up to secure its position
and help protect the disc from scratching.
ENVIRONMENTALLY ENGINEERED FEATURES
Energy-efficient 25 watt Intel® Centrino® 2 processors offer all the
performance at lower power consumption.
By using a mercury-free backlit LED display, the VAIO® Z notebook keeps
one less chemical out of both your home and the landfills.
Built tough for business, the VAIO® Z notebook offers the portability of a 3.4
lbs
(with standard battery) form factor with the performance of a larger
computer. Encased in durable carbon fiber and featuring scratch-resistant
XBRITE-DuraView™ LCD technology, the Z notebook is designed to
withstand the rigors of the road.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
VGN-Z690 Configure-to-Order
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Ultra-portable
Action Buttons:
S1, S2, WLAN / Bluetooth®
on / off, Performace Select
Pointing Device:
Electro-static touch pad
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in MOTION EYE®
camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P9600 (Configuration 1), Intel®
Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700 (Configuration 2), Intel® Core™ 2 Duo
Processor P8600 (Configuration 3),
Speed:
2.66GHz
(Configuration 1), 2.53GHz (Configuration 2), 2.40GHz
(Configuration 3),
Front Side Bus Speed:
1066MHz
L2 Cache:
6MB (Configuration 1) or 3MB (Configurations 2-3)
Technology:
Intel® Centrino®
2 processor technology
Memory
Type:
DDR3
Installed:
4GB PC3-8500 (2GBx2), 3GB PC3-8500 (2GBx1 + 1GBx1), 2GB
PC3-8500 (2GBx1)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed:
1066MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
400GB
(Configuration 1), 320GB (Configuration 2), 250GB
(Configuration 3), 160GB
(Configuration 4)
Speed:
5400rpm (Configurations 1, 3-4), 7200rpm (Configuration 2)
Interface:
Serial ATA
Impact Protection: G-
Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive
Protection (Not available on models w/ SSD)
Optical Drive
BD-ROM Read:
2x max.
Blu-ray Disc™
Support:
Optional Read
/ Write (BD-R/BD-RE/BR-ROM)
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
BD-R DL Read / Write:
2x max.
BD-R Read / Write:
2x max.
BD-RE DL Read / Write:
2x max.
BD-RE Read / Write:
2x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
One Memory Stick PRO™
media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard
® /34 slot
One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot
Solid State Drive
Capacity:
256GB (128GB x2) RAID 0 or 128GB (64GB x2) RAID 0
Interface:
Serial ATA
Audio
Sound System: Intel®
High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size:
13.1"
Resolution:
1600 x 900
XBRITE-DuraView
™
Technology:
Yes
Back Light Technology:
LED
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA®
GeForce
® 9300M GS GPU with Total Available
Graphics Memory of 980MB (max.) and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel®
Clear Video Technology with Total
Available Graphics Memory: 790MB (max.)
(with 2GB
Configuration & Windows Vista® Business 32-bit or Windows Vista
®
Home Premium 64-bit or Windows Vista
® Ultimate 64-bit)
NVIDIA®
GeForce
® 9300M GS GPU with Total Available Graphics
Memory of 1500MB (max.) and Mobile Intel®
Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel®
Clear Video Technology with Total
Available Graphics Memory: 1300MB (max.)
(with 3GB
Configuration & Windows Vista® Business 32-bit or Windows Vista
®
Home Premium 64-bit or Windows Vista
® Ultimate 64-bit or with 4GB
Configuration & Windows Vista® Business 32-bit)
NVIDIA®
GeForce
® 9300M GS GPU with Total Available Graphics
Memory of 2010MB (max.) and Mobile Intel®
Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel®
Clear Video Technology with Total
Available Graphics Memory: 1750MB (max.)
(with 4GB
Configuration & Windows Vista
® Home Premium 64-bit or Windows
Vista
® Ultimate 64-bit only )
Video RAM:
256MB of dedicated video RAM
Technology:
Hybrid Graphics System
Chipset:
Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Max. External Resolution via VGA:
2048x1536
Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™:
1920x1080
Max. External Resolution via DVI:
1920x1200
Inputs and Outputs
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s):
2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC-In:
1
i.LINK® Connection:
1 (4pin) i.LINK
® connector (IEEE 1394)
Headphone Output(s):
1
Ethernet Connection (s):
1
HDMI™
Output:
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (Gigabit)
Ethernet Speed:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)
Wireless WAN:
Integrated Mobile Broadband Service
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS12) or
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL12)
Estimated Battery Life:
2.0 to 6.0 hours
Standard Capacity Battery
3.0 to 9.0 hours
Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements:
100W + 10%
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista
® Ultimate 64
bit /XP Pro Downgrade or Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit or
Windows Vista® Business 32-bit /XP Pro Downgrade
*XP Pro Downgrade not included with Blu-Ray or SSD Drive with Raid
Technology options
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of
Microsoft®
Office Home and Student 2007
(with Vista® Home
Premium or Vista®
Ultimate Configuration) or Microsoft® Office Small
Business 2007
(with Vista® Business Configuration)
VAIO® Multimedia Suite:
VAIO
® Startup Assistant
Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn
VAIO
® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation
VAIO® MusicBox -
Music by Mood
VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete
list of software applications and trials.
Anti-Virus & Recovery Software:
Microsoft®
Windows Live
™
OneCare
™
Trial Version
Service and Warranty Information
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
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty . See actual warranty
for details.
International Service:
1 year international service plan available.
Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Environmental Information
RoHS®:
Compliant
For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Dimensions
Weight:
3.42 lbs
(with standard capacity battery)
Measurements:
12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS12) or Large Capacity Battery
(VGP-BPL12)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V26)
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRZ1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS12)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL12)
VAIO® Protection Case (VGP-CKZ1)
USB Optical Mouse (VGP-UMS20/B)
Bluetooth®
Laser Mouse
(VGP-BMS33/B)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMB10)
Color:
Black, Premium Carbon Fiber
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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may
require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
5. Microsoft®
Windows Live
™
OneCare
™
Trial Version -
This trial software
will work for ninety (90) 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 90-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual
version. You can covert online by following the conversion instructions
presented during setup and paying the required fees.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
8. Measured at the narrowest point
9. 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.
10. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista
®
classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the
operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.
11. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns and environmental conditions. Battery life will be shorter with
models equipped with Instant Mode features.
12. 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.
13. 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 aplicable software vendor.
14. 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 dont 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
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to a
32-bit operating system.
16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth
® devices vary.
17. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI
™
connector.
Image quality will vary.
18. Subscription with a third party carrier is required. Service activation
and other fees apply. Terms & Conditions and additional restrictions
apply.
19. Compatibility and performance in a 64-bit environment may vary.
Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure
you have the latest updates.
20. Certain circumstances may limit / prevent Blu-ray Disc™
media
playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
21. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™
media is done in MPEG2 and AVC
formats only.
Computer Interface: For this product there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not
manufactured to work with 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 here.
Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this
product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you
may choose to connect to it. 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 computer are subject
to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to
retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the Sony logo,
the VAIO logo XBRITE-DuraView, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, G
Sensor, MagicGate, and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in
other countries. Microsoft, Windows, Windows Live, OneCare and
Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and
Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other
countries. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of
SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 02/09.