Sony VGN-SZ79GC, VGN-SZ79GN manual

Sony recommends Windows Vista® Business.Specifications

Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology

VAIO SZ Premium VGN-SZ79GN/C

Model

VGN-SZ79GN/C

Processor Technology

Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology

• Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T9300 (2.50GHz)*1*2 • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN • Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

Genuine Windows Vista

Business (English version) with Traditional Chinese Language Pack

Chipset

Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

Processor System Bus

800MHz

Memory Bus

667MHz

Cache Memory

6MB

Main

Pre-installed / Max

2GB DDR2 SDRAM*3 (upgradeable up to 4GB*4)

Memory

SO-DIMM slots

2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two)

Hard Disk Drive

250GB*5 (Serial ATA, 5400rpm)

RW/

R DL/RAM Drive

Drive

DVD

Optical

Maximum

DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Double Layer) / DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Dual Layer) / DVD+RW: 8x / DVD-RW: 8x / DVD-ROM: 8x /

Disc

Reading Speed

DVD-RAM: 5x / CD-ROM: 24x / CD-R: 24x / CD-RW: 24x

Drive

Maximum

DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Double Layer) / DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer) / DVD+RW: 8x / DVD-RW: 6x / DVD-RAM: 5x /

Writing Speed

CD-R: 24x / CD-RW: 16x

Graphics Accelerator

NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS notebook graphics processing unit (GPU) (SPEED MODE) / Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (STAMINA MODE)

64MB (SPEED MODE)

Dedicated Video Memory

Display

13.3" Wide (WXGA: 1280 x 800) TFT Colour display (Clear Bright LCD: White LED)

USB

High Speed USB 2.0 x 2

i.LINK (IEEE 1394)

4pin (S400) x 1

10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T x 1

Network (RJ-45) Connector

Display Output Connector

Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15pin x 1

stereo mini jack x 1

Headphone

Interface

Microphone

stereo mini jack x 1

Modem

V.92 and V.90 Compliant x 1

Memory Stick Slot

Memory Stick Duo Slot (MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO Duo compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible)*6

DC IN

x 1

Others

Docking Station Connector x 1

•

Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft n

Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

(802.11b),

Wireless

Wireless LAN

Intel

Data rate: Maximum 11Mbps

•

54Mbps (802.11a/g), 300Mbps (Draft 802.11n)

Frequency: 5GHz (802.11a/Draft n), 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/Draft n)

Connection

Bluetooth

Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.0 + EDR

•

*10

*11

Compatible Memory Cards*

Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size, MagicGate, Memory Stick PRO)

SD Memory Card (SDHC Compatible)

Multi Media Card

xD-Picture Card

PC Card Slot

• ExpressCard™/34 x 1 • Type I/II x 1

Fingerprint Sensor

x 1

Security Chip

TCG Ver. 1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

Camera

Effective Pixels: 640 x 480

Audio

• DSD compatible high quality sound chip: “Sound Reality” (Intel® High Definition Audio compatible) • 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)

• Built-in stereo speakers • Built-in monaural microphone

•

Keyboard / Input Device

Approx. 19mm key pitch / 2.7mm keystroke

86 keys

Intelligent Touchpad

Bundled Battery

Battery

VGP-BPS10 Lithium-ion battery: up to 7 hours of use

Life*12

Optional Long Battery

VGP-BPL9 Lithium-ion battery: up to 10 hours of use

Dimensions (W x H x D)

315 x 21.8 - 33 x 234.3mm

Weight

1.75kg (including the supplied battery)

Included Software

• AV Entertainment: Image Converter 3 • Video Edit/Playback: VAIO Movie Story 1.1, VAIO Content Exporter 1.2, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 4.0,

VAIO Edit Components 6.4*13, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0 • DVD Creation: Click to Disc 1.0, Click to Disc Editor 1.0 • Music: VAIO MusicBox 1.1,

SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.4, SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.3, DSD Direct Player 1.0 • Still Image/Photo: Windows® Photo Gallery,

Picasa™, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 6.0 (Installer) • Home Network: VAIO Media 6.0 • Word Processor/Spreadsheet: 60-Days Trial Version of

Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*14 • Tool: Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.1, Adobe® Reader® 8, Norton Internet Security™ 2008 (Installer)*15

• Utilities: VAIO Control Center 2.1, VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2.7, Setting Utility Series 3.1, Infineon TPM Professional Package 3.0 (Installer),

ArcSoft Magic-i™Visual Effects 1.0, Protector Suite QL 5.6 • Support: VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update 3.0, VAIO Data Restore Tool 1.0

Supplied Accessories

•

AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V26)

•

Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS10)

*16

•

Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A)

•

Windows

XP Professional Install Disc

Warranty

One year*17

Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. *2 Intel® Virtualization Technology is not supported on VAIO. *3 If memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, the supported dual channel mode provides better performance. *4 A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system. Sony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands. *5 GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition. *6 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded Memory Stick media only. *7 The maximum communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used. *8 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions. *9 Including cards that can be inserted in direct slots and the supplied memory card adaptor (VGP-MCA20A). *10 As for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is recommended to use with the memory card adaptor (VGP- MCA20A). *11 The copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of the SD Memory Card are not supported (VGP-MCA20A). *12 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver. 1.0). Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit vaio-online.sony.com *13 Though the software is not pre-installed, the official license is registered. It can be downloaded free of charge. *14 This software is intended for evaluation purposes only. It must be activated before actual use, and the activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch. Activation requires Internet access, which enables certain functions included. 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 options and operations. *15 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged. *16 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this model. *17 Warranty conditions may vary by region.

The trademarks, including but not limited to SONY VAIO Memory Stick and SonicStage are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Adobe, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader and Adobe Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Centrino, Centrino Inside, Centrino Logo, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Pentium and Pentium Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Windows Vista and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Whilst information given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our company s policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be included in the specifications. E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in appearance to illustrations provided.

Note that you cannot use the following features and software that you could use on Windows Vista® after downgrading to Windows® XP: Plug and Display feature, Instant Mode (on models with Instant Mode only), VAIO HDD Protection (on models with a hard disk drive only), Sony original audio and visual software, Non-Sony software (e.g. Norton Internet Security™, InterVideo WinDVD, etc.), VAIO Recovery Tool. Refer to the Windows® Professional Install Disc User Guide for further details.

Optional Accessories for VGN-SZ79GN/C (availability depends on region)

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1.DC-IN connector2.Microphone jack3.Headphone jack4.i.LINK™ (IEEE 1394) S400 connector5.Monitor connector (Analogue RGB, mini D-SUB 15-pin)6.PC Card slot (Type I/II x 1)7.PC Card eject button8.Memory Stick Duo slot9.Built-in MOTION EYE camera10.Built-in microphone (monaural)11.Fingerprint sensor12.Shortcut buttons13.Performance selector switch14.Wireless switch15.Power button16.Optical disc drive17.Manual eject hole18.Disc eject button19.ExpressCard™/34 slot20.Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0) connectors21.Network (Ethernet) connector22.Modem connector

Intelligent mobility with premium style.

VGP-PRSZ1	VGP-CKSZ1	VGP-BMS33
Docking Station	Carrying Case	Black (B), Gold (N), Silver (S), White (W)
● Monitor connector	● Integrated “VAIO Smart Protection™”	Bluetooth® Laser Mouse
● Network connector	for PC cushion	● Smart wireless mouse for mobile use
● USB 2.0 connector (x3)	● Solid design matching VAIO SZ	● Highly accurate laser sensor
		● Innovative PTFE sole for precise operation
		● Sensor resolution: 800 dots per inch

VGP-BPL9	VGP-CP15	VGP-UMS55
Lithium-ion Battery (L)	Carrying Pouch	Silver (S), Black (B)
● Rechargeable battery	● Embossed VAIO logo	USB Laser Mouse
● Rechargeable battery	● Embossed VAIO logo	● Ergonomic design naturally fits your
*● Up to 10 hours of use12**	● Handy mini-pouch	● Ergonomic design naturally fits your
	● Opens smoothly and quietly	● Highly accurate laser sensor