Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 08/21/2008
VGN-SZ780EB
VAIO® SZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Ultra Portable
Action Buttons:
S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless On/Off,
Stamina/Speed Hybrid Graphics Switch
Security:
Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TCG Ver.1.2
compliant
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Hardware
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard:
QWERTY (86 keys with 3mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch)
Black
Camera:
Built-in camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300
Speed:
2.40GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz
L2 Cache:
3MB (Configurations 3-4)
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor
Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
3GB (2GBx1 + 1GBx1) PC2-5300
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
200GB
Speed:
7200rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Impact Protection:
G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard
Disk Drive Protection
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:
16x max.
DVD±RW:
Yes (DVD±RW/DVD±DL/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:
Memory Stick Duo™ with
MagicGate® functionality
ExpressCard®/34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor
(VGP-MCA20A) 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 razor thin LCD
panel
Screen Size:
13.3”
Resolution:
1280x800
XBRITE™ LCD Technology:
Yes
White LED back light for better quality and clarity
1
15
2
4
11
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS GPU with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 1343MB (max.) and
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with
Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total Available
Graphics Memory 358MB (max.)
Video RAM:
64MB dedicated video memory
Technology:
Hybrid Graphics System
Chipset:
Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Interface:
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface:
1 (4-pin IEEE 1394) interface
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s):
2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC-In:
1
Express Card™ Slot:
1
Ethernet Connection (s):
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed:
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network
Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated A2DP Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP-BPS10)
Estimated Battery Life:
3.0-6.0 (Standard Battery)
4.0-8.0 (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements:
105W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home
Premium
Internet Services:
AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new
users only
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student
2007
Security and Anti-Virus Software:
Norton® Internet
Security™ 2007 60-Day Trial with spyware protection
The VAIO® Software Experience:
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.
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:
4.0 lbs with standard battery
Measurements:
12.5”(W) x 1.0"-1.5"(H) x 9.3”(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS10)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V25)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20A)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP-PRSZ1)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)
13
13
6
3
5
7
7
10
9
8
16
16
14
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)
Bluetooth Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC1)
Protection Case with VAIO Smart Protection® (VGP-
CKSZ1)
Slim Carrying Case (VGP-CCB3)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL8)
Color:
Charcoal Black Carbon Fiber Casing
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 a compatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may
require Internet services, which may require a fee.
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, battery 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. 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. 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. 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.
14. Does not support Memory Stick® media and Memory Stick PRO™
media using the MagicGate® function or high-speed data transfer.
Supports memory cards with capacities up to 8GB. Does not support
5.0V SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with
IDs. Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright
protection function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony®
branded Memory Stick PRO™ media. Sony® branded Memory Stick
PRO™ media is recommended for use with this adapter.
15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system.
16. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
17. Measured at the narrowest point.
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.
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, i.LINK,
Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO, VAIO logo, XBRITE, G-Sensor,
Sound Reality, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, Click to Disc™ ,
LocationFree Player and like.no.other are trademarks of Sony. Intel,
Centrino and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and
other countries. Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. All other
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 08/08.
