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Last Updated: 08/28/2008

VGN-CR490EBW

VAIO® CR Notebook PC

 

 

 

 

Specifications

General

Computer Type: 

Notebook

 

Type of Use: 

Portable

 

Action Buttons: 

Play/Pause, Stop, FF, and Rewind, 

AV Mode, Mute, , Capture and 
Display off

 

Pointing Device: 

Electro-Static touch pad

 

Hardware

Keyboard: 

QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 

18.05mm pitch

 

Camera: 

Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® 

camera and 
microphone

 

Processor

Type: 

Intel® Core™  2 Duo Processor T8300

 

Speed: 

2.40GHz

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 

800MHz

 

L2 Cache: 

3MB

 

Technology: 

Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor 

Technology

 

Memory

Type: 

DDR2

 

Installed: 

2GB PC2-5300 (1GBx2)

 

Maximum: 

4GB

 

Speed: 

667MHz

 

Hard Drive

Capacity: 

250GB

 

Speed: 

5400rpm

 

Interface: 

Serial ATA

 

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 

4x max

 

DVD+R Write: 

8x max

 

DVD+RW Write: 

8x max

 

DVD-R Write: 

8x max

 

DVD-RW Write: 

6x max

 

CD-R Write: 

24x max

 

CD-RW Write: 

24x max

 

DVD±RW: 

Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)

 

CD Read: 

24x max

 

DVD Read: 

8x max

 

DVD-RAM Write: 

5x max

 

DVD-R DL Write: 

4x max

 

DVD-RAM Read: 

5x max

 

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: 

One Memory Stick 

Duo™  media slot with MagicGate® 
functionality 
One ExpressCard® /34 Slot 
One Secure Digital (SD™  memory card) Slot

 

Audio

Sound System: 

Realtek Audio

 

Display

Screen Size: 

14.1"

 

Resolution: 

1280 x 800

 

XBRITE-ECO™  Technology: 

Yes

 

Technology: 

WXGA LCD

 

Graphics

Processor: 

Mobile Intel® Graphics Media 

Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Total Available 
Graphics Memory 358MB (max.)

 

Chipset: 

Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

 

10 

11 

Interface: 

VGA and S-Video Out with Smart 

Display Sensor

 

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Jack: 

1

 

Modem Jack: 

1

 

Microphone Input: 

1

 

S-Video Output(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

 

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: 

Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

 

Ethernet Speed: 

10Base-T/100Base-TX

 

Modem Type: 

Integrated V92/V.90 Modem (RJ-

11)

 

Wireless LAN: 

Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN 

Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)

 

Bluetooth® Technology: 

Integrated Bluetooth® 

Technology

 

Power

Battery Type: 

VGP-BPS9/S

 

Estimated Battery Life: 

2.0-4.5 hours Standard 

Capacity Battery 
3.5-7.5 hours Large Capacity Battery

 

Power Requirements: 

86W + 10%

 

Software

Operating System: 

Microsoft® Windows Vista® 

Home Premium

 

Internet Services: 

AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New 

Users Only

 

Supplied Software: 

Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 

60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office

Home and Student 2007

 

Sony® Original Software: 

Click to Disc™  - DVD 

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

 

Security and Anti-Virus Software: 

Norton 360™  All-

In-One Security 60-day Trial

 

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support: 

1 year toll-free technical 

telephone assistance, available 24/7

 

Online and Email Support: 

Support available 

from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

 

Limited Warranty Term: 

1 Year Limited Warranty

 

Dimensions

Weight: 

5.49 (with standard battery)

 

Measurements: 

13.2"(W) x 0.83-1.51"(H) x 9.8"(D)

 

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS9/S)

 

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V19)

 

Power Cable

 

Optional Accessories

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)

 

Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-

BPS9A/S)

 

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)

 

USB Mobile Mouse(VGP-UMS20/W)

 

USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)

 

15 

14 

13 

12 

100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys 

(VGP-UHDM10/B)

 

Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection® 

technology (VGP-CKC2/W)

 

Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case 

(VGP-AMC5)

 

Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)

 

Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/S)

 

Color: 

Dove

 

UPC Code: 

027242734852

 

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

the operating system. 

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. 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. 

15. Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies. 

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.   
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).   
©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 Duo, MagicGate, LocationFree Player, 
MOTION EYE, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, 
Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in 
the U.S. and other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered 
trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and 
other countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. All other 
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.   
Printed in U.S.A. 12/07.   

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