Sony VGN-FW250J/H Marketing Specifications

VGN-FW250J/H

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ECO

VAIO® FW Series Notebook

Inspired by theater screens. Born from Sony® HD technology.

POWERFUL PC PERFORMACE processor technology and 4GB of pre-installed system memory.

The VAIO® FW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft®

Windows Vista® Home Premium 64bit .

Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed and range .

INSPIRED BY THEATER SCREENS. BORN FROM SONY® HD TECHNOLOGY.

Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again with an extra-wide, theater inspired 16.4” display (1600x900 resolution) using energy-efficient

XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology.

The 16:9 aspect ratio ensures that you won’t miss an inch of the original picture from your favorite movie while also providing valuable extra workspace. Compare two documents or websites side-by-side without the hassle of having to tab back and forth.

An HDMI™ output provides single-cable full 1080HD connectivity (audio and video) to a compatible HDTV (cable sold separately) .

ENDLESS FEATURES

Store your favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished family photos on the roomy 320GB Serial ATA hard disk drive.

The VAIO® FW notebook, designed with dedicated AV Controls, makes navigating through your favorite multimedia quick and easy.

Whether it’s for YouTube™ , a class project or for sharing with friends and family, editing digital video captured by your Sony® Handycam® is quick and easy with VAIO® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you.

Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family with real-time video conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and microphone.

Broaden your entertainment horizons with the VAIO® FW notebook featuring an extra-wide 16.4” XBRITE-ECO™ LCD display. Great for watching widescreen movies or viewing two websites side-by-side, this entertainment powerhouse is inspired by theater screens, born from Sony® HD expertise and powered by Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology - the latest and greatest from Intel®.

VGN-FW250J/H

Specifications

General

Computer Type: Notebook

Type of Use: Portable

Action Buttons: S1, Volume - / +, Play / Pause,

Stop, Rewind, Forward, A / V Mode, WLAN /

Bluetooth® on / off

Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad

Hardware

Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys, 19.05 mm pitch, 2 mm stroke

Camera: Built-in 1.3 MP MOTION EYE® camera and mic

Processor

Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T8400

Speed: 2.26GHz

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Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz

L2 Cache: 3MB

Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology

Memory

Type: DDR2

Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)

Maximum: 8GB

Speed: 800MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 320GB

Speed: 5400rpm

2

Interface: Serial ATA

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 6x 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: 24x max.

DVD±RW: Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)

CD Read: 24x max.

DVD Read: 8x max.

DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.

DVD-R DL Write: 6x max.

DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick

Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® functionality

One ExpressCard® /34 slot

One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media slot

Audio

Sound System: Dolby Sound Room® Audio

Display

Screen Size: 16.4"

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Resolution: 1600 x 900

XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes

Graphics

Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media

Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video

Technology

Total Available Graphics Memory: 1750MB

(max.)

10

Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset

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Interface: HDMI™

16 and VGA out with Smart

Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1

Modem Jack: 1

Microphone Input: 1

USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)

VGA Output(s): 1

DC-In: 1 i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector

(IEEE 1394)

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Headphone Output(s): 1

Ethernet Connection (s): 1

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-

T

Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-

11)

Wireless LAN: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN

(802.11a/b/g/n)

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Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP

Bluetooth® Technology

15

Power

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion

Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)

Estimated Battery Life: 2.5 to 5.5 hours

14

Standard

Capacity Battery

14

3.5 to 8.0 hours Large Capacity Battery

Power Requirements: 86W + 10%

Input Voltage: 100-240V

Software

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows

Vista® Home Premium 64-bit

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Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new users only

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/

60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007

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The VAIO® Software Experience: VAIO® Startup

Assistant

Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn

VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation

VAIO® MusicBox - Music by Mood

VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming

Software

*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Anti-Virus & Recovery Software: Microsoft®

Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version

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Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/7

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

Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty

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See actual warranty for details.

Environmental Information

RoHS®: Compliant

For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

Dimensions

Measurements: 15.1"(W) x 1.14 - 1.46"(H) x

10.3"(D)

7,8

VAIO® FW Series Notebook

Supplied Accessories

Power Cord

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-

BPS13/S)

AC Adaptor

Color: Titanium Gray

UPC Code: 27242751637

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. TB means one trillion 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, which may require a fee.

4. Compatibility and performance in a 64 bit environment may vary.

Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure you have the latest updates.

5. Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version - This trial software will work for ninety (90) 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 90-day trial period, you must buy a subscription. You can subscribe online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

6. Viewable area measured diagonally.

7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

8. Measured at the narrowest point

9. 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.

10. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. 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.

14. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.

15. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.

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

Image quality will vary.

17. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.

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.

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, VAIO, XBRITE-

ECO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, MOTION EYE, Handycam and Memory Stick

Duo, MagicGate are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel, Centrino and Core are trademarks of the Intel

Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft and Windows

Vista are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth is a regestered trademark of SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed 08/08.

Last Updated: 01/23/2009