Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 07/05/2007
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VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Ultra Portable
Action Buttons:
AV Mode (DVD/CD Instant On)
Play/Pause, Stop, Rewind, Fast Forword, Eject,
Wireless On/Off
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Security:
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2
compliant
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY (82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and
17mm pitch)
Camera:
Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor U7500
Speed:
1.06GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
533MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
2GB (2x1GB)
Maximum:
2GB
Speed:
533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
100GB
Speed:
4200rpm
Interface:
Ultra 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±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM Drive)
CD Read:
24x max.
DVD-RAM Write:
5x max.
DVD-R DL Write:
4x max.
DVD-RAM Read:
5x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Memory Stick PRO™ (with
MagicGate® functionality)
Secure Digital Media
One ExpressCard™ /34 Slot
Audio
Sound System:
Windows® sound system compatible
Dolby® Headphone
Dolby® Virtual Speaker
Built-in stereo speakers
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
WXGA LCD
Resolution:
1366x768
XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology:
Yes
Candelas:
11.1" Razor-Thin Panel
LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity
1
14
2
6
12
Graphics
Processor:
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
Video RAM:
224MB Total Available Graphics Memory
Chipset:
Intel® 945GMS
Interface:
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port:
1
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface:
1 (4-pin) interface (IEEE 1394)
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Secure Digital 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/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)
Wireless WAN:
Sprint® Mobile Broadband service
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP-BPL11)
Estimated Battery Life:
4.0-7.5 hours
Power Requirements:
68W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Windows Vista® Business
Internet Services:
AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New
Users Only
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software:
Norton® Internet
Security™ 2007 60-Day Trial with sypware
protection
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works 8.5, 60-Day Trial
Version of Microsoft® Office 2007
Sony® Original Software:
Click to DVD® - DVD
Creation, SmartWi™ Technology, LocationFree®
Player.
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software and trial
applications.
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year
Telephone Support:
1 year (toll-free assistance,
available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week)
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight:
2.7 lbs with standard battery
Measurements:
10.9"(W) 0.8" - 1.17"(H) 7.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V13)
Power Cord
Cleaning cloth
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPXL11)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V10)
Additional standard battery (VGP-BPL11)
Additional AC adapter(VGP-AC16V13)
13
7
4
17
5
8
11
9
10
15
15
Port Replicator (VGP-PRTZ1)
Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)
Privacy Filter (VGP-FL11)
Bluetooth® GPS Receiver (VGP-BGU1)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse in Gold or Black (VGP-
BMS33/N, VGP-BMS33/B)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Leather Protection Case (VGP-CKTZ2)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Security
(VGP-UHDM10/B)
Color:
Champagne
UPC Code:
027242717299
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. Measured at its narrowest point.
4. Requires a compatible 802.11a or 802.11b or 802.11g or 802.11n access
point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may
require a fee.
5. Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies.
6. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
7. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate products containing
an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with i.LINK connector may not
communicate with each other.
8. Actual battery life may vary upon usage patterns, product settings,
battery and environmental conditions. Upper battery range tested
using device for music play-back. Battery life will be shorter when using
the Instant Mode features.
9. See actual Limited Warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-
4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort
Myers, FL 33913.
10. 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.
11. The Microsoft Office 2007 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.
12. Viewable area measured diagonally.
13. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new WIndows Vista
classification of graphics memory, witch is the Dedicated Video Memory,
System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System
Memory veries depending on the oerating condition and system
memory size.
14. VAIO TZ uses Mobile Intel® 945GMS Express Chipsets
15. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
16. Internet connection required. Some features may rely on internet
service which may require a fee.
17. Subscription with Sprint® Mobile Broadband high-speed EV-DO service
required. See www.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details, price
plans, service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click the Sprint
icon on your BX Series desktop or call 1-877-275-VAIO (8246) for service
activation
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.
Preinstalled 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.
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory Stick,
XBRITE, G-Sensor, Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate, Click to DVD, Sony logo,
VAIO logo, XBRITE logo, like.no.other and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel
and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Sprint and the “ Moving Forward”
logo are trademarks of Sprint Nextel. Bluetooth is a trademark of
Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective
owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 06/07.
