Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 10/19/2009
VGN-BZ570NAB
VAIO® BZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Portable
Action Buttons:
Wireless / Bluetooth® on / off,
mute button, S1
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Security:
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone with face-tracking technology
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8700
Speed:
2.53GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
1066MHz
L2 Cache:
3MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor
Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
320GB
Speed:
7200rpm
Type:
Serial ATA
Impact Protection:
G-Sensor™ Shock Protection -
Hard Disk Drive Protection
Optical Drive
CD Support:
Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support:
Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-
RAM)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
One Memory Stick
PRO™ (Standard/Duo) media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
PC card slot (PCMCIA 2.0)
One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media
slot
Audio
Sound System:
Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size:
15.4"
Resolution:
1280 x 800
Graphics
Processor:
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video
Technology
Total Available Graphics Memory: 1759MB
(max.)
Chipset:
Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
1
13
2
15
4
12
Inputs and Outputs
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1
USB Port(s):
3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC-In:
1
i.LINK® Connection:
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector
(IEEE 1394)
Ethernet Connection (s):
1
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS13A)
Estimated Battery Life:
Up to 5.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 7.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements:
100W +10%
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol:
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-
T
Ethernet Speed:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi:
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® technology
Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
11)
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Windows Vista®
Business 32-bit (XP Professional downgrade
disc included)
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Office Ready
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support:
1 year toll-free technical
assistance available 24/7
at 888-476-6972
Online and Email Support:
Available at
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In-Home Service:
1 year limited warranty
with Onsite/In-Home Service
. 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 warranty .
See actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
RoHS®:
Compliant
Dimensions
Weight:
5.8 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements:
14.27"(W) x 1.18"(H) x 10.51"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP-PRBZ1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS13A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
7
8
8
3
14
10
16
9
5
5,6
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-AMB1A)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC3)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL15)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)
Leather Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB8)
Color:
Magnesium
UPC Code:
027242787414
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, which may require a fee.
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. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
12. 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, driver software version and system memory size.
13. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system.
14. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.
15. G-Sensor™ Shock Protection will not work on pre-installed or
downgraded Windows® XP Professional models. Windows Vista® is
required for feature functionality.
16. 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.
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.
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in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory
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