Sony VGN-CR290EAP manual General, Hardware, Processor, Memory, Hard Drive, Optical Drive #1, Audio

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VGN-CR290EAP

Specifications

General

Computer Type: Notebook

Type of Use: Portable

Action Buttons: Play/Pause, Stop, FF, and Rewind, AV Mode, Mute, Volume-+, Capture and Display off

Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

Hardware

Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 18.05mm pitch

Camera: Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and

microphone

Processor

Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7500

Speed: 2.20GHz8

Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz

L2 Cache: 4MB

Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology

Memory

Type: DDR2

Installed: 2GB PC2-5300 (1GBx2)

Maximum: 4GB10

Speed: 667MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 200GB9

Speed: 5400rpm

Interface: Serial ATA

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 4x max

DVD+R Write: 8x max

DVD+RW Write: 8x max

DVD-R Write: 8x max

DVD-RW Write: 6x max

CD-R Write: 24x max

CD-RW Write: 24x max

DVD±RW: Yes4 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)

CD Read: 24x max

DVD Read: 8x max

DVD-RAM Write: 5x max

DVD-R DL Write: 4x max

DVD-RAM Read: 5x max

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick

Duo™ media with MagicGate® functionality

One ExpressCard™ /34 Slot

One Secure Digital Media (SD)

Audio

Sound System: Realtek Audio

Display

Screen Size: 14.1"2

Resolution: 1280 x 800

Technology: WXGA LCD

Graphics

Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media

Accelerator X3100

Video RAM: 358MB11 Total Available Graphics

Memory

Chipset: Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

Interface: VGA and S-Video Out with Smart Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 1

Headphone Jack: 1

Modem Jack: 1

Microphone Input: 1

S-Video Output(s): 1

USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)

VGA Output(s): 1

DC-In: 1

Express Card™ Slot: 1 type /34

i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)7

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX

Modem Type: Integrated V92/V.90 Modem (RJ- 11)

Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth® Technology15

Power

Battery Type: VGP-BPS9/S

Estimated Battery Life: 2.0-4.5 hours6 Standard

Capacity Battery

3.5-7.5 hours6 Large Capacity Battery

Power Requirements: 86W + 10%

Software

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium

Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office

14Home and Student 2007

Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD® - DVD Creation

LocationFree® Player Software

*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Security and Anti-Virus Software: Norton 360™ All- In-One Security 60-day Trial

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/713

Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 1 Year Limited Warranty with Onsite Service12

Online and Email Support: Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Dimensions

Weight: 5.491 (Weight may vary depending on configuration)

Measurements: 13.2"(W) x 0.83-1.51"(H) x 9.8"(D)1

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS9/S) AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V19)

Power Cable

Optional Accessories

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)

Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-

BPS9A/S)

VAIO® CR Series Notebook PC

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21) USB Mobile Mouse(VGP-UMS20/PI) USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)

100GB9 Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys (VGP-UHDM10/B)

Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection® technology (VGP-CKC2/P)

Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC5)

Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)

Color: Cosmopolitan Pink

UPC Code: 027242730427

1.Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

2.Viewable area measured diagonally.

3.Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.

4.DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

5.Broadband internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.

6.Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

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.GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

9.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.

10.A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system.

11.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista® classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition and system memory size.

12.When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not be available in all locations.

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 applicable software vendor.

14.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 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 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

15.Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies.

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. Pre-installed 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.

Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).

© 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, LocationFree, MOTION EYE, i.LINK and Click to DVD are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 09/07.

Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com

Last Updated: 09/19/2007

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VGN-CR290EAP specifications

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