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Last Updated: 08/23/2006
VGN-UX280P
VAIO® UX Series Micro PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Micro PC
Type of Use:
Ultra Portable
Action Buttons:
Mouse Left, Mouse Right,
Scroll, Magnify Screen (Zoom In/Out),
Capture, Center Button, Wireless LAN On/Off,
VAIO Touch Launcher
Keyboard:
64 keys with 0.15mm stroke and
8.6mm pitch
Pointing Device:
Pointer
Security:
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Hardware
Camera:
2 Built-in Cameras (front: 0.3M pixels
and back: 1.3M pixels)
Built-in microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ Solo Processor U1400
Ultra Low Voltage
Speed:
1.20GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
533MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® Mobile
Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
1GB (1GBx1) PC2-3200
Maximum:
1GB
Speed:
400MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
40GB
Speed:
4200rpm
Interface:
Ultra ATA
Impact Protection:
G-Sensor™ Shock
Protection - Hard Disk Drive Protection
Audio
Sound System:
Windows® sound system
compatible with Built-in monaural speakers
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
Wide SVGA LCD,
Touch Screen
Screen Size:
4.5”
Resolution:
1024x600
Graphics
Processor:
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
950
Video RAM:
128MB dynamically allocated
shared RAM/Video memory
Chipset:
Intel® 945GMS
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1 - Supports
Optional Memory Stick DUO™ media with
MagicGate® functionality
Microphone Input:
1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1 (Bottom)
1
2
11
USB Port(s):
1 (2.0 compliant)
DC-In:
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) using
Port Replicator or VGA/LAN Adapter
Ethernet Speed:
10Base-T/100Base-TX
Wireless LAN:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG
Network Connection (802.11a/b/g)
Wireless WAN:
Integrated Wireless Wide Area
Network (WAN) accessing Cingular Wireless
National EDGE Network with SmartWi™
technology (Wireless WAN and Wireless LAN
radio do not transmit simultaneously)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated
Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS6)
Estimated Battery Life:
2.5-4.5 hours (Standard
Battery)
5.0-9.5 hours (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements:
41W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® XP
Professional (Service Pack 2)
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software:
Norton®
Internet Security™ 60-Day Trial
TrendMicro™ Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works 8.5
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office
2003
Microsoft® Streets & Trips Software
Pen Plus™
SmartDraw® Suite Edition 30-Day Trial
Sony® Original Software:
VAIO® Touch
Launcher
Trial Version of Sony® Popular Games
* For a complete listing of software
applications and trials, please use VAIO®
Support Centra
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:
1.2 lbs with standard battery (weight is
approximate and may vary)
Measurements:
5.91”(W) x 3.74”(H) x 1.27-
1.50”(D)
Supplied Accessories
Cingular SIM Card
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS6)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V7)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRUX1) - 1 4-pin i.LINK®
interface , 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-
out and DC-in
Soft Carrying Case
3
13
5
7
7
10
8
9
6
Power Cord
Stylus
VGA/LAN Adapter - Ethernet, VGA-Out and A/V-
Out
Strap
Detachable Stand
2 Additional Stick Pointer Caps
Optional Accessories
Additional Port Replicator (VGP-PRUX1)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL6)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V7)
LCD Protection Sheet (VGP-FLS8)
2-Pack Stylus (VGP-ST1)
Bluetooth® GPS Receiver (VGP-BGU1)
DVD R DL/DVD±RW Drive (VGP-DDRW4)
Color:
Silver
UPC Code:
027242704503
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 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. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns
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. 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. Subscription with Cingular Wireless required. See
www.sonystyle.com/cingular for complete offer details, price plans,
service terms and conditions and coverage map. Call 1-888-739-VAIO
(8246) for service activation.
14. Requires optional optical drive for upgrade to Windows Vista™ .
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.
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part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, i.LINK,
Memory Stick, SonicStage, VAIO, VAIO logo, XBRITE, G-Sensor, Memory Stick
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Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a
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trademark of Cingular Wireless LLC 2005. All other trademarks are
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Printed in U.S.A. 08/06.
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