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VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Uncompromising ultra-portable design
POWERFUL MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8800 processor (2.66GHz )
with Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology and 4GB of system memory
.
The VAIO® Z notebook comes pre-installed with Windows Vista® Business 64-bit
/ XP
PRO downgrade.
Uncompromising elegance weaved into a 3.30 lb (with standard capacity battery) go
-
anywhere package.
Enjoy a 13.1" LED backlit widescreen display with XBRITE-DuraView™ LCD technology for
a brighter, crisper, tougher display."
WIRELESS FREEDOM
Access the internet beyond your home network or WiFi hotspots with Verizon Wireless
Mobile Broadband Built-In
.
Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range
.
Extend the reach of your Z notebook with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® technology that's
ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality
stereo music to compatible Bluetooth® technology enabled speakers or headphones
(sold separately).
ENDLESS FEATURES
A 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.
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 processor offers 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
3.30 lbs
(with standard capacity 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 help 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
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 P8800
Speed:
2.66GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
1066MHz
L2 Cache:
3MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino®
2 processor technology
Memory
Type:
DDR3 SDRAM
Installed:
4GB PC3-8500 (2GBx2)
Maximum: 8GB
Speed:
1066MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
320GB
Speed:
7200rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Impact Protection: G-
Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive
Protection
Optical Drive
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
One Memory Stick PRO™ (STD / Duo) media
slot with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard
® /
34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
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 2010MB (max.) and Mobile Intel® Graphics
Media Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel®
Clear Video Technology
with Total Available Graphics Memory: 1750MB (max.)
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 Resolution via DVI:
1920x1200
Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI
™
ouput/cable:
1920x1080
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)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth®
Technology
(2.1 + EDR)
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS12)
Estimated Battery Life:
Up to 6.0 hours
Standard Capacity Battery based
on MobileMark Method
Up to 9.0 hours
Large Capacity Battery based on MobileMark
Method
Power Requirements:
100W + 10%
Software
Operating System:
Microsoft®
Windows Vista® Business 64-bit / XP PRO
downgrade
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of
Microsoft®
Office Small Business 2007
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: Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day
Trial Offer
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
Dimensions
Weight:
3.30 lbs
(with standard capacity battery)
Measurements:
12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS12)
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
UPC Code:
027242774971
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.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
6. Measured at the narrowest point
7. 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.
8. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns and environmental conditions.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. 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.
12. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Broadband Service sold separately. Service activation fee of $35
may apply. Mobile Broadband is available to more than 262 million
people in 258 major metro areas in the U.S. Offers and coverage,
varying by service, not available everywhere. Network details &
coverage maps at vzw.com.
©2009 Verizon Wireless. All company
names, trademarks, logos, and copyrights not property of Verizon
Wireless are property of their respective owners. All rights reserved
16. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system in a 32-bit environment.
17. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth
® devices vary.
18. Windows Vista® is required for feature functionality. Rebooting is
necessary on pre-installed and downgraded Windows® XP Professional
models.
19. Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-day subscription is pre-installed
on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the
product to work. You can activate in the Sony VAIO Startup Assistant
or by double clicking the Norton Internet Security icon on your
desktop. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security
to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.
20. Windows Vista® is required for functionality of G-Sensor™ Shock
Protection.
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.
©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, 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.
Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are
trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its
affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI
Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective
owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 03/09.