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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 09/15/2010

VPCZ13HGX/B

VAIO - Notebook Z

 

 

 

 

Specifications

General

Computer Type: 

Laptop

 

Type of Use: 

Ultra-portable

 

Action Buttons: 

VAIO, ASSIST, Performance Select, 

Windows Arrangement, Wireless on / off

 

Pointing Device: 

Electro-static touchpad (Multi-Finger)

 

Security: 

Biometric Fingerprint Sensor 

Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant

 

Hardware

Keyboard: 

QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch

 

Camera: 

Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone 

with face-tracking technology

 

Backlit Keyboard: 

Yes

 

Processor

Type: 

Intel® Core™  i7 - 640M

 

Speed: 

2.80GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to 

3.47GHz

 

L3 Cache: 

3MB

 

Memory

Installed: 

6GB (4GB x 2)

 

Maximum: 

8GB

 

Type/Speed: 

DDR3/1066MHz

 

Optical Drive

CD Support: 

Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)

 

DVD Support: 

Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)

 

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: 

One Memory Stick PRO™  

(STD / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality 
One ExpressCard® /34 media slot 
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot

 

Solid State Drive

Capacity: 

512GB (256GB+256GB)

 

Interface: 

Serial ATA

 

Audio

Sound System: 

Intel® High Definition Audio

 

Display

Screen Size: 

13.1"

 

Resolution: 

1600 x 900

 

Back Light Technology: 

LED

 

Graphics

Processor: 

NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with Intel® 

HD Graphics

 

Video RAM: 

1GB of dedicated video RAM

 

Technology: 

Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System

 

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Jack: 

1

 

Microphone Input: 

1

 

Port Replicator Connector(s): 

1 (Bottom)

 

USB Port(s): 

3 (2.0 compliant)

 

VGA Output(s): 

1

 

DC-In: 

1

 

Internal Microphone: 

1

 

HDMI™  Output(s): 

1

 

Power

Battery Type: 

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

 

DVD Playback: 

Up to 3.5 hours Standard Capacity 

Battery

 

Default Brightness: 

Up to 7 hours Standard Capacity 

Battery 
Up to 10.5 hours Large Capacity Battery

 

Maximum Brightness: 

Up to 6.5 hours Standard 

Capacity Battery 
Up to 9.5 hours Large Capacity Battery

 

Start-up Times

Average Boot Time: 

60 sec

 

Average Resume Time from Suspend: 

2 sec

 

First Boot Time: 

5 min

 

 

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Wireless/Networking

Ethernet Protocol: 

10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

 

Ethernet Speed: 

Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

 

Wi-Fi: 

Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 

(802.11a/b/g/n)

 

Bluetooth® Technology: 

Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + 

EDR) 

 

Mobile Broadband: 

Sprint and Verizon Wireless Mobile 

Broadband Built-In with Share My Connection™

 

GPS: 

Yes

 

Software

Operating System: 

Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 

Professional 64-bit

 

Supplied Software: 

Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter

 

Anti-Virus Software: 

Norton Internet Security™  2010 30-Day 

Trial Offer

 

System Maintenance and Support: 

VAIO Care™  - 

System diagnostics and maintenance

 

Sony® Creativity Suite: 

PMB – VAIO® Edition - Import, 

organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use 
program. 
*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 assistance 

available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For priority support, 
please call 239-768-7605 .

 

Online and Email Support: 

Available at 

http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

 

Onsite/In-Home Service: 

1 year limited warranty with 

Onsite/In-Home Service . See actual warranty for 
details.

 

International Service: 

1 year international service plan. 

Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for 
details.

 

Limited Warranty Term: 

1 year limited warranty . See 

actual warranty for details.

 

Environmental Information

EPEAT™ : 

Gold

 

RoHS®: 

Compliant

 

ENERGY STAR®: 

5.0

 

Dimensions

Weight: 

3.04 lbs (with standard capacity battery)

 

Measurements: 

12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)

 

Supplied Accessories

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (5400mAh)

 

AC Adapter

 

Power Cord

 

Noise Canceling Headphones

 

Optional Accessories

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)

 

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS20)

 

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL20)

 

Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC3)

 

Docking Station (VGP-PRZ10)

 

Carrying Case (VGP-CKS3/B)

 

Privacy Filter/ LCD Screen Protector (VGP-FL14)

 

Bluetooth® Keyboard (VGP-BKB1)

 

VAIO® Carrying Case (VGP-CCB4/B)

 

Bluetooth® Remote Mouse (VGP-BMS80)

 

Bluetooth® Aluminum Slider Mouse (VGP-BMS10)

 

Color: 

Black

 

UPC Code: 

027242814769

 

1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary. 
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. 

4. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
5. Measured at the narrowest point 
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. Estimates only based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual 

performance will vary based on notebook settings, environmental 
conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use. 

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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 aplicable software vendor. Long 
distance charges may apply 

10. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services 

which may require a subscription or other service fee. 

11.Includes Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded. Purchase a Product Key 

to activate a full Microsoft Office 2010 suite. 

12. Compatibility and performance in a 64-bit environment may vary. 
13. Norton Internet Security™  2010 30-day subscription is pre-installed 

on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the 
product to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet 
Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and 
identify theft. 

14. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary. 
15. When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home 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/In-Home 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/In-Home Service may not be 
available in all locations. 

16. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™  connector. 

Image quality will vary. 

17. Based on original factory image and will vary with product 

configuration changes and additional software added to the hard 
drive. 

18. Excluding end user interaction 
19. Windows® 7 is required for feature functionality. Rebooting is 

necessary on pre-installed and downgraded Windows® XP Professional 
models. 

20. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology requires a PC with a processor with 

Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 
performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall 
system configuration. 

21. GPS is available in the U.S. and Canada only. Map detail will vary. 
22. Sprint and Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband service sold 

separately. Mobile Broadband is available to more than 285 million 
people in 264 major metro areas in the U.S. Offers and coverage, 
varying by service, not available everywhere. Network details & 
coverage maps at vzw.com. ©2010 Verizon Wireless. 

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. Non-metric weights and measures are 
approximate and may vary.   
©2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or 
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Care, 
Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate, MOTION EYE, and i.LINK are trademarks 
of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft and Windows are 
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other 
countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a 
trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. 
Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. 
Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its 
affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Blu-ray Disc and the Blu-ray Disc 
logo are trademarks. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. ENERGY 
STAR is a registered U.S. trademark. All other trademarks are trademarks 
of their respective owners.   

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