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VAIO FZ Series Notebook PC

Model number: VGN-FZ290EBB
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7250 (2.0GHz, 2MB L2 Cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium

Series Features: 15.4" LCD, thin-and-light design, built-in 1.3M camera and microphone
Upgrade Features: XBRITE-HiColor™ technology, Magnesium casing, AV Instant Mode, Bluetooth® technology

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Performance and mobility

Blazing-fast Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology and powerful Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processors T7250(2GHz8, 2MB L2 Cache).

Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium operating system is easy-to-use and offers an array of advanced technologies.

Thin-and-light notebook with incredible 15.4” widescreen display2 and XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology.

Magnesium alloy makes for a remarkably lightweight and durable chassis.

802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology3 offers a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range.

Entertainment and communication made easy

Stunning XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology for dazzling colors and incredible picture clarity, great for watching movies or playing games.

Intuitive music and video controls are user-friendly, so you can easily control your CDs, DVDs, pictures and home movies with the push of a button.

HDMI™ output allows you to view your audio, video or data content on your HDTV through a single cable.

Integrated camera and microphone for video messaging with family, friends and coworkers5.

Integrated A2DP Stereo Bluetooth® technology14 lets you wirelessly connect to compatible devices to stream stereo-quality music.

Product Specifications

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick Duo™ media with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard™ /34 Slot One Secure Digital Media (SD)

Hard Drive

  • Capacity : 160GB9
  • Interface : Serial ATA
  • Speed : 5400rpm

Memory

  • Installed : 2GB PC2-5300 (1GBx2)
  • Maximum : 4GB15
  • Speed : 667MHz
  • Type : DDR2

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS8)
  • Estimated Battery Life : 1.5-5.5 hours6 Standard Capacity Battery 2.0-8.0 hours6 Large Capacity Battery
  • Power Requirements : 110W+10%

Software

  • Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
  • Operating System : Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium
  • Security and Anti-Virus Software : Norton 360™ All-In-One Security 60-day Trial
  • Sony® Software : Click to DVD® - DVD Creation LocationFree Player® Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200710

Audio

  • Sound System : Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

General

  • Action Buttons : S1, (programmable), Volume, AV Mode15, Play/Pause, and Stop
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
  • Type of Use : Portable

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in camera and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch Black Keyboard

Networking/Modem

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Bluetooth® Technology14
  • Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX
  • Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Processor

  • Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
  • L2 Cache : 2MB
  • Speed : 2.0GHz8
  • Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
  • Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7250

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 14"(W) x 0.98-1.4"(H) x 10.02"(D)1
  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.9 lbs1 with standard battery

Display

  • Resolution : 1280 x 800
  • Screen Size : 15.4”2
  • Screen or Display Technology : WXGA LCD
  • XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology : Yes

Graphics

  • Chipset : Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
  • Interface : VGA and S-Video Out with Smart Display Sensor
  • Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU with 1023MB Total Available Graphics Memory11
  • Video RAM : 256MB dedicated video memory

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • Express Card™ Slot : 1 type /34
  • HDMI™ Connection Output(s) : 1 (only available with NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU)
  • Headphone Jack : 1
  • Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • S-Video Output(s) : 1
  • Secure Digital Slot : 1
  • USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • i.LINK® Connection : 1(4-pin) interface7

Optical Drive

  • CD Read : 24x max.
  • CD-R Write : 24x max.
  • CD-RW Write : 16x max.
  • DVD Read : 8x max.
  • DVD+R DL Write : 4x max.
  • DVD+R Write : 8x max.
  • DVD+RW Write : 8x max.
  • DVD-R DL Write : 4x max.
  • DVD-R Write : 8x max.
  • DVD-RAM Read : 5x max.
  • DVD-RAM Write : 5x max.
  • DVD-RW Write : 6x max.
  • DVD±RW : Yes4 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Limited Warranty12. See actual warranty for details.
  • Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
  • Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/713

In the Box

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

Product Profile

Support

Product Warranty

VIEW FOOTNOTES


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

13. 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.

14. Use of this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.

15. 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. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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).

©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, the Sony logo, VAIO, XBRITE-HiColor, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, LocationFree Player, Sound Reality, i.LINK and Click to DVD logo are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Centrino and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 02/08.

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