Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 08/28/2008
VGN-CR520E/L
VAIO® CR Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Portable
Action Buttons:
Play/ Pause/ Stop, Fast Forward, Rewind,
AV Mode, Mute, Volume-/+, Capture and Display off,
WLAN on/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 T8100
Speed:
2.10GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz
L2 Cache:
3MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor
Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
3GB PC2-5300 (2GBx1 + 1GBx1)
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
320GB
Speed:
5400rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write:
6x 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:
6x 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) media slot
Audio
Sound System:
Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size:
14.1"
Resolution:
1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology:
Yes
Technology:
WXGA
Graphics
Processor:
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
X3100 with Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 358MB (max.)
Chipset:
Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Interface:
VGA and S-Video Out with Smart Display
Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
Modem Jack:
1
1
15
15
2
5
6
10
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:
10Base-T/100Base-TX
Ethernet Speed:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
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 Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP-BPS9/S)
Estimated Battery Life:
2.0-4.0 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
3.5-7.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements:
86W + 10%
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Home Premium with SP1
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
Security and Anti-Virus Software:
Microsoft® Windows
Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version
The VAIO® Software Experience:
VAIO® Startup Assistant
Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn
VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation
VAIO® MusicBox - Music by Mood
*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 . See
actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
RoHS®:
Compliant
For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Dimensions
Weight:
5.49 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements:
13.2"(W) x 0.83-1.51"(H) x 9.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity 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 Optical Mouse(VGP-UMS20/LI)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys (VGP-
UHDM10/B)
Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection® technology in
Indigo Blue (VGP-CKC2/L)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC5)
Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)
9
3
16
11
11
14
13
12
7
7,8
2
Color:
Indigo Blue
UPC Code:
027242742963
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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may
require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
5. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
8. Measured at the narrowest point
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns and environmental conditions. Battery life will be shorter with
models equipped with Instant Mode features.
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 aplicable 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 dont 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
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system.
16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.
Computer Interface: For this product,there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not
manufactured to work with 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 here.
Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this
product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you
may choose to connect to it. 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 computer are subject
to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to
retail versions or have all documentation. 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).
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO,
Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, Handycam, Memory Stick PRO, i.LINK
and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other
countries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are trademarks of the
Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel, Centrino
and Core are trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other
countries. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. All other
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Printed in U.S.A. 04/08.
