Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 05/27/2006
VGN-SZ281P/X
VAIO® SZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Ultra Portable
Action Buttons:
S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless LAN On/Off,
Bluetooth® On/Off,
Keyboard:
QWERTY (86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Security:
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Hardware
Camera:
Built-in Camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2500
Speed:
2GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
667MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
2GB (PC2-4200)
Maximum:
2GB
Speed:
533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
120GB
Speed:
5400rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Impact Protection:
G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive
Protection
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write:
2.4x max.
DVD+R Write:
4x max.
DVD+RW Write:
2.4x max.
DVD-R Write:
4x max.
DVD-RW Write:
2x max.
CD-R Write:
24x max.
CD-RW Write:
10x max.
DVD±RW:
Yes
CD Read:
24x max.
DVD Read:
8x max.
DVD-RAM Read:
2x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Memory Stick DUO™ (with MagicGate®
functionality)
SD slot
ExpressCard™ /34 Slot 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20)
supporting Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™ , Secure Digital,
xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)
PCMCIA (Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support)
Audio
Sound System:
Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
WXGA LCD
Screen Size:
13.3”
Resolution:
1280x800
XBRITE™ LCD Technology:
Yes
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 and Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 950
Video RAM:
128MB (NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400) and 128MB
(dynamically allocated shared RAM/Video memory) (Intel®
Graphics Media Accelerator 950)
Technology:
Hybrid Graphic System, TurboCache™
Chipset:
Intel® 945GM
Interface:
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
12
1
2
4
11
13
i.LINK® Interface:
1 (4-pin IEEE 1394)
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1
Microphone Input:
1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s):
2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC-In:
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 3945ABG Network Connection
(802.11a/b/g)
Wireless WAN:
Integrated Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN)
accessing Cingular Wireless National EDGE Network with
SmartWi™ technology (Wireless WAN and Wireless LAN radio do
not transmit simultaneously)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Lithium-ion Battery (Standard Capacity: VGP-BPS2C)
Estimated Battery Life:
2.5-6.0 hours (Standard Battery)
Power Requirements:
105W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional (Service
Pack 2)
Internet Services:
America Online® (180-Day Subscription: For new
users only)
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software:
Norton® Internet Security™ (60-
Day Subscription: Norton AntiVirus™ , Norton™ Personal Firewall,
Norton™ Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam™ , Norton™ Parental
Control)
TrendMicro™ Anti-Spyware (30-Day Trial)
Iolo® System Mechanic 30-Day Trial
VAIO® Recovery Wizard
VAIO® Support Central
VAIO® Security Center
VAIO® Update
Supplied Software:
InterVideo® WinDVD®
Intuit® Quicken® 2006 New User Edition (Previous Quicken
users may require additional upgrade)
Microsoft® Works 8.5
Microsoft® Office 2003 (60-Day Trial Small Business Edition)
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
Image Converter - PSP™ Transfer
SmartWi™ Connection Manager
SonicStage® - Digital Music
SonicStage® Mastering Studio - Audio Mastering and
Remastering
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy®
60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune®
Underworld - Pre-installed movie
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year Limited Warranty
Telephone Support:
1 year (toll-free technical telephone
assistance, available 24/7)
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com
Dimensions
Weight:
3.72 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and
may vary)
Measurements:
12.5”(W) x 0.9”-1.3”(H) x 9.3”(D)
Supplied Accessories
Cingular SIM Card
Protection Case with VSP™
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2C)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20)
Power Cord
6
3
14
5
7
10
15
8
9
Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP-PRSZ1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM1GA)
512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512M)
Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)
Bluetooth® Wireless Mouse (VGP-BMS30)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC1)
80GB Portable Hard Drive (VGP-UHDM08)
40GB Ultra-portable Hard Drive (VGP-UHDP04/N and VGP-
UHDP04/R)
Color:
Premium Black Carbon
UPC Code:
027242698161
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. Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.
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. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns
and environmental conditions.
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 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. Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services
which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.
13. NVIDIA® TurboCache™ technology combines the size and bandwidth of
video memory and dynamically available system memory for optimal
system performance.
14. Subscription with Cingular Wireless required. See
www.sonystyle.com/cingular for complete offer details, price plans,
service terms and conditions and coverage map. Call 1-888-739-VAIO
(8246) for service activation.
15. 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, G-Sensor, Sound Reality, Memory Stick PRO Duo,
MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other are
trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and
Core is a trademark 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. 5/06.
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