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Last Updated: 08/15/2007
VGN-FZ280E/B
VAIO® FZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Portable
Action Buttons:
S (programmable), Volume, AV
Mode, Play/Pause, FF, Rewind and Stop
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE®
camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T7250
Speed:
2GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB Advanced Smart Cache
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor
Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
250GB
Speed:
4200rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write:
2.4x max.
DVD+R Write:
8x max.
DVD+RW Write:
4x max.
DVD-R Write:
4x max.
DVD-RW Write:
6x max.
CD-R Write:
8x max.
CD-RW Write:
8x max.
DVD±RW:
Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)
CD Read:
24x max.
DVD Read:
8x max.
DVD-RAM Write:
5x max.
DVD-R DL Write:
2x max.
BD-R Read:
2x max
BD-R Write:
2x max
BD-RE Write:
2x max
BD-ROM Read:
2x max
BD-RE Read:
2x max
BD-R DL Read:
1.6x max
BD-R DL Write:
1x max
DVD-RAM Read:
5x max.
Blu-Ray Disc™ Support:
Yes (BD-RE/DVD±R
DL/DVD±RW)
BD-RE DL Read:
1.6x max
BD-RE DL Write:
1x max
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
One Memory Stick
Duo™ media with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard™ /34 Slot
One Secure Digital Media (SD)
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9
4
12
Audio
Sound System:
Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio
Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
WXGA LCD
Screen Size:
15.4”
Resolution:
1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology:
Yes
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU
Video RAM:
1023MB Total Available Graphics
Memory
Interface:
HDMI, VGA and S-Video Out with
Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port:
1
Headphone Jack:
1
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Secure Digital Slot:
1
Microphone Input:
1
S-Video Output(s):
1
USB Port(s):
3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC-In:
1
Express Card™ Slot:
/34 x 1
i.LINK® Connection:
1 (4pin) i.LINK®
connector (IEEE 1394)
HDMI™ Connection(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 4965AGN
Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP-BPS2B)
Estimated Battery Life:
2.5 to 5.5 hrs
Power Requirements:
110W+10%
Software
Operating System:
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 DVD® - 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
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3
6
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15
Limited Warranty and Onsite Service:
1 Year
Limited Warranty with Onsite Service
Online and Email Support:
Support available
from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight:
5.9 lbs.
Measurements:
14"(W) x 0.98-1.4"(H) x 10.02"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS8)
AC adapter(VGP-AC19V23)
Power Cord
Color:
Silver
UPC Code:
027242725256
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. 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.
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. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit
compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. VAIO computers
may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC
or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
13. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc® media is done in MP2 format only.
14. 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.
15. 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.
12. Broadband connection is required along with third party services
which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
16. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the
operating system.
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 and may vary. 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, Sound Reality MOTION EYE, Micro Vault i.LINK
and Click to DVD are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, ReadyBoost and
Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel Centrino and
Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 07/07.
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