Specifications

General

ComputerType: Notebook

Type of Use: Portable

ActionButtons: S (programmable), Volume, AV Mode, Play/Pause, FF, Rewind and Stop

PointingDevice: Electro-Static touch pad

Hardware

Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Camera: Built-in camera and microphone

Processor

Type: Intel®Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7300

Speed: 2GHz8

Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz

L2Cache: 4MB Advanced Smart Cache

Technology: Intel®Centrino®DuoProcessor

Technology

Memory

Type: DDR2

Installed: 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300

Maximum: 4GB16

Speed: 667MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 200GB9

Speed: 4200rpm

Interface: Serial ATA

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.

DVD+RWrite: 8x max.

DVD+RWWrite: 8x max.

DVD-RWrite: 8x max.

DVD-RW Write: 6x max.

CD-RWrite: 24x max.

CD-RW Write: 16x max.

DVD±RW: Yes4 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)

CDRead: 24x max.

DVDRead: 8x max.

DVD-RAMWrite: 5x max.

DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.

BD-RRead: 2x max

BD-RWrite: 2x max

BD-REWrite: 2x max

BD-ROMRead: 2x max

BD-RERead: 2x max

BD-R DL Read: 1.6x max

BD-R DL Write: 1x max

DVD-RAMRead: 5x max.

Blu-Ray Disc™ Support: Yes12 (BD-RE/DVD±R

DL/DVD±RW)

BD-RE DL Read: 1.6x max

BD-RE DL Write: 1x max

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick Duo™

media with MagicGate®functionality

One ExpressCard™ /34 Slot

One Secure Digital Media (SD)

Audio

SoundSystem: Sony®Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

Display

Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD

ScreenSize: 15.4” 2

Resolution: 1280 x 800

XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology: Yes

Graphics

Processor: NVIDIA®GeForce®8400M GT GPU

VideoRAM: 1023MB Total Available Graphics Memory11

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

Inputs and Outputs

EthernetPort: 1

HeadphoneJack: 1

Memory Stick®MediaSlot: 1

ModemJack: 1

Secure Digital Slot: 1

MicrophoneInput: 1

S-VideoOutput(s): 1

USBPort(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)

VGAOutput(s): 1

DC-In: 1

Express Card™ Slot: /34 x 1

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

HDMI™ Connection(s): 1

Networking/Modem

EthernetProtocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

EthernetSpeed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX

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

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

Power

Battery Type: Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP- BPS2B)

Estimated Battery Life: 2.0-4.0 hours6

PowerRequirements: 110W+10%

Software

OperatingSystem: Windows Vista™ Ultimate

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

SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®Works 8.5

60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft®Office 200710 Sony®Original Software: Click to DVD®- DVD

Creation, LocationFree®Player

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

Security and Anti-VirusSoftware: Norton®Internet Security™ 2007 60-Day trial with spyware protection

Service and Warranty Information

TelephoneSupport: 1 year toll-freetechnical telephone assistance, available 24/715

Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 1 Year Limited

Warranty with Onsite Service14

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

VGN-FZ180U/B

VAIO®FZ Series Notebook PC

Dimensions

Weight: 5.75 lbs.1

Measurements: 14"(W) x 0.98-1.4"(H) x 10.02"(D)1

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS8) AC adapter(VGP-AC19V19)

Power Cord

Color: Silver and Black

UPCCode: 027242720701

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.The Microsoft Office 2007 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.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.As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.

13.Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MP2 format only.

14.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.

15.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.

12. Broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.

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

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 and may vary.

© 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, Sound Reality MOTION EYE, Micro Vault i.LINK and Click to DVD are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, ReadyBoost and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel Centrino and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 04/07.

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Last Updated: 06/25/2007

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