VGN-SZ140PB
VAIO® SZ Series Notebook PC
Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 01/27/2006
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Ultra Portable
Action Buttons:
S1, S2 (programmable) and WLAN/BT
RF On/Off
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch; Color: Black
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Security:
Trusted Platform Module (TPM), Biometric
Finger Print Sensor
Hardware
Camera:
Built-in Camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400
Speed:
1.66GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
667MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
1GB (PC2-4200)
Maximum:
2GB
Speed:
533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
100GB
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.)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Supports Memory Stick
DUO™ media with MagicGate™ functionality, One
ExpressCard™ /34 Slot, One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I
card slot with CardBus support
Audio
Sound System:
Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio
Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
WXGA
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™
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Chipset:
Intel® 945GM
Interface:
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface:
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE
1394)
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1
Microphone Input:
1
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.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
Estimated Battery Life:
2.5-5.5 hours (Standard
Battery)
Power Requirements:
105W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home
Edition with SP2
Internet Services:
America Online® 180-Day Trial -
New Users Only
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software:
Norton® Internet
Security™ 60-Day Subscription, TrendMicro™ Anti-
Spyware 30-Day Trial, VAIO® Security Center,
VAIO® Update software, VAIO® Recovery Wizard
software, VAIO® Support Central
Supplied Software:
Adobe® Photoshop® Album
Starter Edition, Intuit® Quicken® 2006 New User
Edition (previous Quicken users may require
additional upgrade), InterVideo® WinDVD®,
Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of
Microsoft® Office 2003
(Student/Teacher Edition),
Roxio® DigitalMedia SE
Sony® Original Software:
Click to DVD® - DVD
Creation, DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video,
SonicStage® Mastering Studio - Audio Mastering
and Remastering, SonicStage® - Digital Music, VAIO
Media™ - Network File Sharing, Image Converter -
PSP Transfer, 60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of
Fortune®, 60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy®
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:
4.07 lbs. with standard battery (weight is
approximate and may vary)
Measurements:
12.5” (W) x 1.0” -1.5” (H) x 9.3” (D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2C)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Port Replicator (VGP-PRSZ1)
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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)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC3)
80GB Portable Hard Drive (VGP-UHDM08)
40GB Ultra-portableHard Drive (VGP-UHDP04/N and
VGP-UHDP04/R)
Color:
Charcoal Black Magnesium Casing
UPC Code:
027242693081
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. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
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. Does not support Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO™ media
using the MagicGate™ function or high-speed data transfer. Supports
memory cards with capacitities up to 1GB. 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. Measured at its narrowest point.
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.
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 HiColor, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO
Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media G-Sensor, Sound
Reality 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. 01/06.
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