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VGN-FS990

VAIO® FS Series Notebook PC

Sony Electronics Inc. •  16530 Via Esprillo •  San Diego, CA 92127 •  1-800-222-7669 •  www.sony.com

Last Updated: 04/25/2006

 

 

Specifications

General

Computer Type: 

Notebook

 

Type of Use: 

Portable

 

Action Buttons: 

Wireless LAN on/off

 

Keyboard: 

QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch

 

Pointing Device: 

Electro-Static touch pad

 

Processor

Type: 

Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740

 

Speed: 

1.73GHz

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 

533MHz

 

L2 Cache: 

2MB

 

Memory

Type: 

DDR2

 

Installed: 

1GB (PC2-4200)

 

Maximum: 

2GB

 

Speed: 

533MHz

 

Hard Drive

Capacity: 

100GB

 

Speed: 

4200rpm

 

Interface: 

Ultra 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

 

CD Read: 

24x max.

 

DVD Read: 

8x max.

 

DVD-R DL Write: 

4x max.

 

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: 

Supports Optional Memory 

Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™  and Memory Stick 
DUO™  media with MagicGate® functionality 
PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus 
support

 

Audio

Sound System: 

Windows® sound system compatible 

with Built-in stereo speakers

 

Display

Screen or Display Technology: 

WXGA LCD

 

Screen Size: 

15.4”

 

Resolution: 

1280 x 800

 

XBRITE-ECO™  Technology: 

Yes

 

Graphics

Processor: 

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900

 

Video RAM: 

128MB Dynamically Shared (RAM/Video) 

Memory

 

Chipset: 

Intel® 915GM

 

Interface: 

VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor

 

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Jack: 

1

 

i.LINK® Interface: 

1(4-pin) interface

 

11 

Memory Stick® Media Slot: 

1

 

Microphone Input: 

1 (Monaural mini-jack)

 

USB Port(s): 

2 (2.0 compliant)

 

VGA Output(s): 

1

 

Networking/Modem

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 2200BG  

(IEEE 802.11b/g )

 

Power

Battery Type: 

Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2A)

 

Estimated Battery Life: 

3.0-3.5 hours (Standard 

Battery)

 

Power Requirements: 

110W+10%

 

Software

Operating System: 

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home 

Edition with SP2

 

Internet Services: 

America Online® 180-Day Trial - 

New Users Only

 

Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: 

Norton® Internet 

Security™  60-Day Subscription  
TrendMicro™  Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial 
Iolo® System Mechanic - 30-Day Trial  
VAIO® Security Center 
VAIO® Update software 
VAIO® Recovery Wizard software 
VAIO® Support Central

 

Supplied Software: 

Intuit® Quicken® 2006 New User 

Edition (previous Quicken users may require 
additional upgrade)  
InterVideo® WinDVD® 
Microsoft® Works 8.5 with 60-Day Trial Version of 
Microsoft® Office 2003

 

60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Digital Image 
Starter Edition 2006  
Roxio® DigitalMedia SE

 

Sony® Original Software: 

Click to DVD® - DVD 

Creation  
DVgate Plus™  - Digital Video  
SonicStage® - Digital Music 
VAIO Media™  - Network File Sharing  
Image Converter - PSP™  Transfer 
60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune® 
60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy® 
Underworld - Pre-installed movie

 

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support: 

1 year toll-free technical 

telephone assistance, available 24/7

 

Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 

1 Year Limited 

Warranty with Onsite Service

 

Online and Email Support: 

Support available from 

http://www.esupport.sony.com

 

Dimensions

Weight: 

5.96 lbs. with standard battery (weight is 

approximate and may vary)

 

Measurements: 

14.33” (W) x 1” -1.43” (H) x 10.41” (D)

 

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2A)

 

AC adapter (VGP-AC19V11)

 

Power Cord

 

Optional Accessories

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2)

 

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2)

 

10 

12 

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

 

Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)

 

USB Mobile Mouse (VGP-UMS50)

 

Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)

 

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)

 

Large Carrying Case (VGP-AMB5)

 

Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)

 

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)

 

512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512L)

 

Color: 

White

 

UPC Code: 

027242696839

 

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 compatible wireless LAN access point, sold separately. Internet 

connection may require fees. 

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible. 
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™  high-capacity media tested up to 1GB. 

Does not support MagicGate® functionality. 

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. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage. 
8. When available, Sony will provide Onsite 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 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 Service may not be available in 
all locations. 

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 applicable software vendor. 

10. The Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for 

evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system and 
you must activate the software before you can use it. Product activation 
procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation 
requires Internet access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days 
from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under 
reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-use options and operations. 

11. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
12. The Microsoft Digital Image Starter Edition 2006 60-Day Trial software 

included with this computer system is intended for evaluation purposes 
only. The software has been partially installed and you must complete 
installation of the software before you can use it. This software has an 
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software 
will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options 
and operations. 

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. Non-metric weights and measurements are 
approximate.  
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in 
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick, 
SonicStage, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, 
MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other are 
trademarks of Sony. Intel, Pentium and Centrino are registered trademarks of 
Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of 
Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their 
respective owners.  
Printed in U.S.A. 03/06.  

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