VGN-BX540B BTO Series
VAIO® BX Series Notebook PC
Standard Software
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2
Supplied Software
Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation (DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW5 only) InterVideo WinDVD
Roxio® DigitalMedia SE (DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW5 only) Microsoft® Works® 8.0
Microsoft® Offi ce Small Business Edition (60-Day Trial)15
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software
Norton® Internet Security 2005 90-Day Introductory Subscription
VAIO Help and Support
VAIO Support Central
Service and Warranty
Limited Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty13 with Onsite Service
Telephone Support
1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, 24-hours, 7-days-a-week111-888-476-6972
Online and Email Support
Support available from http://www.sony.com/pcsupport
1GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.
2Requires 802.11b or 802.11g compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.
3Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.
4Non-metric weights and measures are approximate with standard battery and weight saver.
5DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
6Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage and confi guration options selected.
7Supports Memory Stick® and Memory Stick Duo™ without adaptor.
8i.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.
9GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.
10Viewable area measured diagonally.
11For certain third party software applications, Sony provides fi rst level Phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable third party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
12ATI Mobility Radeon XYZ model with 128MB Dedicated Memory; with HyperMemory™ supporting up to 256MB dynamically shared RAM video memory.
13When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfi llment 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.
14Sony VAIO® Professional BX Series has tested compatible with the Cisco Aironet Access Point 1200 Series and the Cisco Access Control Server v3.3. Cisco Compatible signifi es that Sony’s product has undergone interoperability testing by Sony, together with Cisco and a third-party test house, based on testing criteria set by Cisco. Sony is solely responsible for the support and warranty of its product.
Cisco makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to Sony’s product or its interoperation with the listed Cisco product and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fi tness for a particular use, or against infringement.
15The Microsoft Offi ce 2003 60-day trial software is intended for evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of fi rst use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations.
16A broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
17Subscription with Cingular Wireless required. See www.sony.com/cingular for complete offer details, price plans, service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Call 1-888-739-VAIO (8246) for service activation.
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 specifi c 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 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 effi ciency. Features and specifi cations are subject to change without notice.
© 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, “like.no.other,” AdaptivePlus, Click to DVD, SonicStage, DVgate Plus, i.Link, MOTION EYE, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO Media, SmartWi and XBRITE 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. Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo, and the Cisco Square Bridge logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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