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VAIO Signature Collection SR Series

Model number: VGN-SR490JCN
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6500 (2.10GHz)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium
Features: 13.3" XBRITE-ECO™ LCD, 4GB RAM, 320GB HDD, CD/DVD R/W, ATI Graphics (512MB VRAM), HDMI out, Bluetooth®, Switch mode
Laser Engraving

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Experience a premium mix of sophistication and power with the limited edition VAIO® Signature Collection SR490 notebook. This Sony Store exclusive Champagne Gold PC features a vibrant 13.3" LED backlit XBRITE-ECO™ display and weighs just over 4.0 pounds while measuring less than an inch thick. Loaded with power, the SR comes equipped with 4GB of RAM, 320GB hard disk drive, ATI™ graphics with 512MB of VRAM and an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6500 processor. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your data is safe with advanced security features including a biometric fingerprint sensor and G-Sensor™ shock protection. In addition to a built-in webcam, the SR allows you to customize the on-screen look of your notebook and set up different usage scenarios for home, work and play via Switch Mode.

Powerful Mobile PC Performance

Enjoy the performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6500 processor (2.10GHz1) with Intel® Centrino® processor technology and 4GB of pre-installed RAM.

The VAIO® SR notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit17.

Thin, lightweight and durable Champagne Gold magnesium alloy chassis weighs just over 4 pounds8 (with standard capacity battery).

A 13.3"LED backlit, widescreen display with power-efficient XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology delivers dazzling colors and stunning picture clarity.

Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range3.

Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with an ATI™ graphics card and 512MB of dedicated video RAM11.

Store your important documents, business presentations and corporate projects on the roomy 320GB2 Serial ATA hard disk drive.

“Switch” Your Perspective

Separate your business workspace from your personal workspace. VAIO® Switch mode is a set of buttons above the keyboard that lets you set three distinct usage “personalities”, or modes, to your SR notebook.

The VAIO® SR notebook features an innovative keyboard design with keys that are individually raised above a solid, one-piece layer providing a quieter keyboard and more durable panel.

Editing digital video and digital images is quick and easy with VAIO® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you.

Serious Security

A built-in biometric fingerprint scanner makes authentication and secure access quick and easy – you only need your fingerprint.

G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technolog will lock up your hard disk drive to secure its position and help protect the disk from scratching.

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

  • ROHS® : Compliant For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

Graphics

  • Chipset : Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
  • Graphics Processor : ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4570 with Total Available Graphics Memory of 2280 (max)*11
  • Graphics Video RAM : 512MB dedicated video RAM
  • Max. External Resolution via DVI : 1920 x 1200
  • Max. External Resolution via VGA : 2048 x 1536

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR2 SDRAM/800MHz
  • Max. Memory : 8GB

Processor

  • Processor Speed : 2.10GHz1
  • Processor Technology : Intel® Centrino® processor technology
  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6500
  • Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
  • L2 Cache : 2MB

Storage

  • Impact Protection : G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection14
  • Speed : 5400rpm
  • Storage Capacity : 320GB2
  • Storage Type : Serial ATA

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick PRO™ (Standard / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality

    One ExpressCard® /34 media slot

    One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Optical Drive

  • CD Support : Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
  • DVD Support : Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)

Service and Warranty Information

  • Toll-Free Phone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/710
  • International Service : 1 year international service plan available. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty12. See actual warranty for details.
  • 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

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 12.4"(W) x 0.98-1.34"(H) x 9.2"(D)5,6
  • Weight (Approx.) : 4.39 lbs7 (with standard battery)

Display

  • Backlight Technology : LED
  • Display Technology : WXGA
  • Resolution : 1280 x 800
  • Screen Size : 13.3"4
  • XBRITE-ECO™ Technology : Yes

General

  • Action Buttons : Switch Mode, WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off
  • Computer Type : Notebook
  • Pointing Device : Electro-static touch pad
  • Security : Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
  • Type of Use : Ultra-portable

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 1
  • Headphone Output(s) : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Modem Jack : 1
  • Port Replicator Connector : 1 (Bottom)
  • USB Port(s) : 2 (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)7

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
  • Estimated Battery Life : Up to 6.0 hours7 Standard Capacity Battery based on MobileMark Method Up to 9.0 hours7 Large Capacity Battery based on MobileMark Method
  • Power Requirements : 100W + 10%

Software

  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Offer18
  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit17
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 200715
  • VAIO® Multimedia Suite : Click to Disc Editor - DVD Creation VAIO® Movie Story - Movie Creation VAIO® MusicBox - Playlist Creation VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR) 16
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX
  • Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
  • Wi-Fi : Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)3

In the Box

  • Power Cord
  • Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
  • AC Adapter

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

Energy Star Product
  • DVD-R Recordable DVD Media - 25 Pack

    DVD-R Recordable DVD Media - 25 Pack

    $16.00

  • VAIO Additional AC Adapter

    VAIO Additional AC Adapter

    $89.99

VIEW FOOTNOTES


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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services.

4. Viewable area measured diagonally.

5. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

6. Measured at the narrowest point

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

9. 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.

10. 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 aplicable software vendor.

11. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista® classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.

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

13. Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version – This trial software will work for ninety (90) 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 90-day trial period, you must buy a subscription. You can subscribe online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

14. Windows Vista® is required for functionality of G-Sensor™ Shock Protection.

15. 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 don't 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.

16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

17. Compatibility and performance in a 64 bit environment may vary. Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure you have the latest updates.

18. Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. You can activate in the Sony VAIO Startup Assistant or by double clicking the Norton Internet Security icon on your desktop. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.

Computer Interface: For this product, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with 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 here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. 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 computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, VAIO, VAIO logo, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, G-Sensor, MagicGate and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows Live, OneCare and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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