VGN-TZ290NAN

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 U7700

Speed: 1.33GHz

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Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz

L2 Cache: 2MB

Technology: Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology

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Memory

Type: DDR2

Installed: 2GB (2GBx1)

Maximum: 2GB

Speed: 533MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 120GB

Speed: 4200rpm

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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.

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DVD±RW: Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM Drive)

CD Read: 24x max.

DVD Read: 8x 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) Media Slot

One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) Media Slot

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

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Screen Size: 11.1" Razor-Thin Panel

LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity

Resolution: 1366x768

XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology: Yes

Graphics

Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with

Total Available Graphics Memory of 256MB (max.)

Chipset: Intel® 945GMS

Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

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Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 1

Headphone Jack: 1

7 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)

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Wireless WAN: Sprint® Mobile Broadband service

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Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth®

Technology

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Power

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

(VGP-BPL11)

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Estimated Battery Life: 4.5-8.5 hours (Standard Capacity

Battery)

7.0-13.0 hours (Large Capacity Battery)

Power Requirements: 68W+10%

Software

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®

Business

Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users

Only

Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Norton 360™ All-In-One

Security 60-day Trial

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day

Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 2007

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Sony® Original Software: Click to Disc® - DVD Creation

SmartWi™ Technology

LocationFree Player® Software

*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

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Telephone Support: 1 year (toll-free assistance, available

24-hours, 7-days-a-week)

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Online and Email Support: Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

Dimensions

Weight: 2.65 lbs with Standard Battery

Measurements: 10.9"(W) 0.8" - 1.17"(H) 7.8"(D)

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Supplied Accessories

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)

AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V13)

Power Cord

Cleaning cloth

Optional Accessories

Port Replicator (VGP-PRTZ1)

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPX11)

Additional standard battery (VGP-BPL11)

VAIO® Black Leather Carrying Case (VGP-CKTZ2/B)

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V10)

Additional AC adapter(VGP-AC16V13)

Bluetooth® Presentation Controller (VGP-BRMP10)

Privacy Filter (VGP-FL13)

Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)

USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)

Leather Notebook Cover (VGP-CVT1/T)

100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Security (VGP-

UHDM10/B)

Color: Champagne

UPC Code: 027242737921

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.

VAIO® TZ Series Notebook PC

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. 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 do not 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 instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

12. Viewable area measured diagonally.

13. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista classification of graphics memory, which is the Dedicated Video

Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory.

Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating 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 preinstalled on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. 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.

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, i.LINK, Memory

Stick, XBRITE-HiColor, SmartWi, LocationFree, MOTION EYE, Memory Stick

PRO, MagicGate, Click to Disc, Sony logo, VAIO logo, XBRITE-HiColor logo, like.no.other and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries.

Sprint and the “Moving Forward” logo are trademarks of Sprint Nextel.

Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby Laboratories. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

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Last Updated: 03/01/2008