VGN-FS940
VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: Wireless LAN on/off
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Processor
Type: Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740
Speed: 1.73GHz1
Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz
L2 Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 512MB (PC2-4200)
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 100GB2
Speed: 4200rpm
Interface: Ultra 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: 4x (max.)
CD-R Write: 24x (max.)
CD-RW Write: 10x (max.)
DVD±RW: Yes4
CD Read: 24x (max.)
DVD Read: 8x (max.)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Supports Optional Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ and Memory Stick DUO™ media with MagicGate™ functionality, PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support
Audio
Sound System: Windows® sound system compatible with Built-in stereo speakers
Display
Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD
Screen Size: 15.4” 11
Resolution: 1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Video RAM: 128MB [Dynamically Shared (RAM/Video) Memory]
Chipset: Intel® 915GM
Interface: VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
i.LINK® Interface: 1(4-pin) interface6
Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1
Microphone Input: 1 (Monaural mini-jack)
USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX
Modem Type: Integrated V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection (802.11b/g)3
Power
Battery Type: Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2A)
Estimated Battery Life: 2.0-4.0 hours7 (Standard
Battery)
Power Requirements: 110W+10%
Software
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Edition with SP2
Internet Services: America Online® 180-Day Trial -
New Users Only
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Norton® Internet
Security™ 60-Day Subscription TrendMicro™ Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial VAIO® Security Center
VAIO® Update software
VAIO® Recovery Wizard software VAIO® Support Central
Supplied Software: Adobe® Photoshop® Album Starter
Intuit® Quicken® 2006 New User Edition (previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade) InterVideo® WinDVD®
Microsoft® Works 8.5 60 Days Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 200310 (Student/Teacher Edition)
Roxio® DigitalMedia SE
Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD® - DVD
Creation
DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video
SonicStage® - Digital Music
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
Image Converter - PSP Transfer
60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune®
60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy®
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/79
Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 1 Year Limited
Warranty with Onsite Service8
Online and Email Support: Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com
Dimensions
Weight: 5.96 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and may vary)
Measurements: 14.33” (W) x 1” -1.43” (H) x 10.41” (D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2A) AC adapter (VGP-AC19V11)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)
USB Mobile Mouse (VGP-UMS50)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)
Large Carrying Case (VGP-AMB5)
Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)
Memory Card Adapter5 (VGP-MCA10)
512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512L)
Color: White
UPC Code: 027242691155
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.Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
8.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.
9.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.
10.The Microsoft Office 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 first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-use options and operations.
11.Viewable area measured diagonally.
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. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, SonicStage, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium and Centrino are registered trademarks 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. 01/06.
