Sony VGN-SZ791N/X manual General, Hardware, Processor, Memory, Hard Drive, Optical Drive #1, Audio

VGN-SZ791N/X

Specifications

General

Computer Type: Notebook

Type of Use: Ultra Portable

ActionButtons: S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless On/Off, stamina/speed hybrid graphics switch

Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TCG Ver.1.2 compliant Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

Hardware

Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

Keyboard: QWERTY (86 keys with 2.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)

Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® Camera and Microphone

Processor

Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T9300

Speed: 2.50GHz1

Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz

L2 Cache: 6MB

Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology

Memory

Type: DDR2

Installed: 4GB15 (2GBx2) PC2-5300

Maximum: 4GB15

Speed: 667MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 250GB2

Speed: 5400rpm

Interface: Serial ATA

ImpactProtection: G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.

DVD+RWrite: 8x max.

DVD+RW Write: 8x max.

DVD-RWrite: 8x max.

DVD-RWWrite: 6x max.

CD-RWrite: 24x max.

CD-RWWrite: 16x max.

DVD±RW: Yes4 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-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: Memory Stick Duo™ with MagicGate® functionality

ExpressCard®/34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A) supporting Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ , Secure Digital, xD- Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)

PCMCIA (Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support)

Audio

SoundSystem: Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

Display

Screen or Display Technology: WXGA razor thin LCD panel

ScreenSize: 13.3”11

Resolution: 1280x800

XBRITE™ LCD Technology: Yes

White LED back light for better quality and clarity

Graphics

Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce(R) 8400M GS GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory of 1343MB (max.)13 and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Clear Video Technology Total Available Graphics Memory: 358MB (max.)13

Video RAM: 64MB Dedicated Video RAM

Technology: Hybrid Graphics System

Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 1

Headphone Jack: 1

i.LINK® Interface: 1 (4-pin IEEE 1394) interface6

ModemJack: 1

Microphone Input: 1

Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)

USBPort(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)

VGA Output(s): 1

DC-In: 1

Networking/Modem

EthernetProtocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

EthernetSpeed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

WirelessLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection

(802.11a/b/g/n)3

WirelessWAN: Sprint® Mobile Broadband Service18

Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth® Technology5

Power

BatteryType: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

Estimated Battery Life: 3 to 6 hours7 (Standard Battery)

PowerRequirements: 100W+10%

Software

OperatingSystem: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business

InternetServices: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new users only

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student10

Sony® Original Software: Click to Disc®, LocationFree® Player

*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

LimitedWarranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty8

Telephone Support: 1 year (toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/7)9

Online and Email Support: Support available from

http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Dimensions

Weight: 4.0 lbs16 with Standard Battery

Measurements: 12.5”(W) x 1.0"-1.5"(H) x 9.3”(D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS10)

AC adapter (VGP-AC19V25)

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20A)14

Power Cord

Optional Accessories

Port Replicator (VGP-PRSZ1)

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (BPS9A/B)

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V19)

Privacy Filter (VGP-FL8)

Bluetooth Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC1)

Protection Case with VAIO Smart Protection® (VGP-CKSZ1)

Slim Carrying Case (VGP-CCB3)

USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)

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

Color: Premium Carbon Fiber Casing

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

4.DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.

5.Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.

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

8.See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’swarranty, 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.

VAIO® SZ Series Notebook PC

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.

10.60-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 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.

11.Viewable area measured diagonally.

12.Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.

13.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 vaires depending on the operating condition and system memory size.

14.Does not support Memory Stick® media and Memory Stick PRO™ media using the MagicGate® function or high-speed data transfer. Supports memory cards with capacitities up to 8GB. Does not support 5.0V SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media. Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media is recommended for use with this adapter.

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

16.Non-metric weights and measures are approximate

17.Measured at the narrowest point

18.Subscription with Sprint® Mobile Broadband service required. See www.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details, price plans, service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click the Sprint icon on your TX Series desktop or call 1-877-275-VAIO (8246) for service activation. Sprint Mobile Broadband Network reaches over 160 million people. Coverage not available everywhere (see coverage map for details). Requires new activation and one- or two-year subscriber agreement. Credit approval and $200 early termination fee applies. Service defaults to Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, where available, if Sprint Mobile Broadband Network is unavailable. Not available while roaming. Terms & Conditions and additional restrictions apply. My not be combinable with other offers. Device model subject to availability.

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.

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, Sony logo, i.LINK, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO, VAIO logo, XBRITE, G-Sensor, Sound Reality, LocationFree Player, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to Disc and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 12/07.

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