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VAIO Z Series Laptop

Model number: VPCZ13BGX/X
Intel® Core™ i5-560M (2.66 / 3.20GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit
Features: 13.1" LED backlit display, 4GB RAM, 256GB SSD, CD/DVD player/burner, Hybrid Graphics (1GB VRAM), Premium Carbon
Laser Engraving

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

Sony recommends Windows® 7.

Powerful Mobile Performance

Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel® Core™ i5-560M processor (2.66GHz1) with Intel® Turbo Boost technology20up to (3.20GHz) and 4GB of pre-installed system memory.

The VAIO® Z laptop comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit12.

Microsoft® Office Starter 201011 includes reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel® only, with advertising.

Uncompromising elegance weaved into a 3.04 lb.(with standard battery) go-anywhere package.

Enjoy a 13.1"4 (1600x900) LED backlit widescreen display, with a scratch resistant LCD, for a brighter, crisper, tougher display.

For even faster read / write times and greater durability, enjoy a 256GB2 Solid State Drive.

Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDA® GeForce® GT 330M graphics card and 1GB VRAM.

Extend the reach of your Z laptop with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® technology14 that's ideal for connecting to other Bluetooth-enabled peripherals.

Rediscover Your Favorites

Rediscover your favorite music, photos and more with Media Gallery™ software. Developed with design in mind, Media Gallery includes a stunning UI with easy-to-use features that take the work out of enjoying your media.

In one-step, integrated SensMe™ Technology simplifies your massive music library into playlists based on the elements of your music as well as your unique listening habits.

Instantly get the scoop on your favorite artist with built-in GraceNote™ support while an integrated YouTube™ search engine automatically seeks out and suggests music videos, interviews and other content related to the song being played.

Gesture Control introduces a whole new way to control content playing within Media Gallery. Using advanced technology, Media Gallery includes the ability to utilize your integrated webcam to detect specific hand movements that command the player to play, pause, skip forward or back through a song, video or slideshow.

Wireless Freedom

In addition to having Mobile Broadband, the Z series features Share My Connection™ technology built in, the Z Series acts as a mobile hotspot for up to 5 PCs or other Wi-Fi -enabled devices22.

A perfect network solution for business travelers and anyone looking to save some money by sharing a single network connection, Share My Connection™ is secure and lets you extend your connectivity with only the coworkers, friends, and family members of your choosing. Moreover, Share My Connection™ even works with VPN networks—an ideal feature for those road warriors out there. Select from Sprint or Verizon for your Mobile Broadband service provider.

Smarter Technology

The next revolution in hybrid graphics, an intelligent Auto setting self-selects which power mode - Speed or Stamina - is best given your current computing usage - no reboot required.19

Integrated active noise cancelling technology and supplied headphones provide crystal-clear audio in noisy mobile scenarios without a bulky adapter.

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

A built-in Assist button launches VAIO Care™ software, a simple do-it yourself PC maintenance tool for tune-ups, troubleshooting and more.

Environmentally Engineered Features

By using a mercury-free backlit LED display, the VAIO® Z laptop keeps one less chemical out of both your home and the landfills.

Product Specifications

Environmental Information

  • ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
  • EPEAT™ : Gold
  • ROHS® : Compliant

Graphics

  • Graphics Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with Intel® HD Graphics
  • Graphics Technology : Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System19
  • Graphics Video RAM : 1GB of dedicated video RAM

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 4GB (2GBx2)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR3/1066MHz
  • Max. Memory : 8GB

Processor

  • Processor Cache : 3MB
  • Processor Speed : 2.66GHz1 with Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.20GHz20
  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i5 - 560M

Solid State Drive

  • Capacity : 256GB2 (128GB+128GB)
  • Interface : Serial ATA

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR) 14
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
  • Ethernet Speed : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • GPS : Yes21
  • Mobile Broadband : Verizon Wireless and Sprint Mobile Broadband Built-In22with Share My Connection™
  • Wi-Fi : Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 (802.11a/b/g/n)3

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio

Expansion Slots

  • Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick PRO™ (STD / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 media slot One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot

Hardware

  • Backlit Keyboard : Yes
  • Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology
  • 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 assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For priority support, please call 239-768-76059.
  • Onsite/In-Home Service : 1 year limited warranty with Onsite/In-Home Service15. See actual warranty for details.
  • International Service : 1 year international service plan. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty8. See actual warranty for details.
  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 year limited warranty8. See actual warranty for details.
  • Online and Email Support : Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Start-up Times

  • Average Boot Time : 60 sec17
  • Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 sec17
  • First Boot Time : 5 min18

Display

  • Backlight Technology : LED
  • Resolution : 1600 x 900
  • Screen Size : 13.1"4

General

  • Action Buttons : VAIO, ASSIST, Performance Select, Windows Arrangement, Wireless on / off
  • Computer Type : Laptop
  • Pointing Device : Electro-static touchpad (Multi-Finger)
  • Security : Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
  • Type of Use : Ultra-portable

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 1
  • Headphone Output : 1
  • Internal Microphone : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Port Replicator Connector : 1 (Bottom)
  • USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
  • VGA Output(s) : 1

Power

  • Battery Type : Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
  • DVD Playback : Up to 3.5 hours7Standard Capacity Battery
  • Default Brightness : Up to 7 hours7Standard Capacity Battery Up to 10.5 hours7Large Capacity Battery (sold separately)
  • Maximum Brightness : Up to 6 hours7Standard Capacity Battery Up to 9 hours7Large Capacity Battery (sold separately)

Software

  • Adobe® Creative Software : Adobe Photoshop® Elements 8.0 - Make your photos look extraordinary, fix common problems like red eye, and easily manage and protect all your photos and video clips. Adobe Premiere® Elements 8.0 - Turn your home videos into professional-looking movies complete with customized effects, transitions, soundtracks and more. Ongoing tutorials and tips & tricks help make it easy. Adobe Acrobat® Standard 9.0 - Create PDF documents, organize content in a single PDF file, quickly create and distribute forms, and share documents more securely.
  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer13
  • Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit12
  • Sony® Creativity Suite : PMB – VAIO® Edition - Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use program VAIO® Media Gallery™ software - Bring forgotten favorites to life *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter11
  • System Maintenance and Support : VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)5
  • Weight (Approx.) : 3.04 lbs (with standard capacity battery)

In the Box

  • Power Cord
  • Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (5400mAh)
  • Noise Canceling Headphones
  • AC Adapter

Product Profile

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1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary.

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. Measured at the narrowest point

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. Estimates only based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual performance will vary based on notebook settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

8. 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.

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 aplicable software vendor. Long distance charges may apply

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

11. This PC is preloaded with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key to activate full-featured Office software on this PC.

12. Compatibility and performance in a 64-bit environment may vary.

13. Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.

14. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

15. When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home 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/In-Home 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/In-Home Service may not be available in all locations.

16. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.

17. Based on original factory image and will vary with product configuration changes and additional software added to the hard drive.

18. Excluding end user interaction

19. Windows® 7 is required for feature functionality. Rebooting is necessary on pre-installed and downgraded Windows® XP Professional models.

20. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration.

21. GPS is available in the U.S. and Canada only. Map detail will vary.

22. Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband service sold separately. Mobile Broadband is available to more than 285 million people in 264 major metro areas in the U.S. Offers and coverage, varying by service, not available everywhere. Network details & coverage maps at vzw.com. ©2010 Verizon Wireless.

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

©2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Care, Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate, MOTION EYE, and Media Gallery are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Excel and Windows 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. Blu-ray Disc and the Blu-ray Disc logo are trademarks. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. ENERGY STAR is a registered U.S. trademark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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