Sony VGN-NS230E VGN-NS230E/S User Manual
Product codes
VGN-NS230E/S
VGN-NS230E/S
VAIO® NS Notebook PC
The 15.4” VAIO® NS notebook exemplifies contemporary style in an easy-to-handle mobile PC. Boasting an
aesthetic yet functional design, it will turn heads with its unpretentious charm. Enjoy superior performance with
an Intel® Pentium® processor. Video message with friends and family with the built-in webcam . And get things
done with loads of RAM and ample storage. With its good looks and tools like these, the VAIO® NS notebook is a
great PC for all your day-to-day computing endeavors.
aesthetic yet functional design, it will turn heads with its unpretentious charm. Enjoy superior performance with
an Intel® Pentium® processor. Video message with friends and family with the built-in webcam . And get things
done with loads of RAM and ample storage. With its good looks and tools like these, the VAIO® NS notebook is a
great PC for all your day-to-day computing endeavors.
Everyday computing delivered in style
EVERYDAY PC PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the performance of an Intel® Pentium® (2.16GHz ) with 3GB of pre-installed memory.
The VAIO® NS notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 32-bit .
Work and play online from almost anywhere within your home or office using 802.11b/g/n integrated wireless LAN
technology .
Store your cherished digital family photos, school projects and important documents on a roomy 250GB
(5400rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive .
The VAIO® NS notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 32-bit .
Work and play online from almost anywhere within your home or office using 802.11b/g/n integrated wireless LAN
technology .
Store your cherished digital family photos, school projects and important documents on a roomy 250GB
(5400rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive .
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MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT
A 15.4" widescreen display, with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology, delivers razor-sharp details and bold colors while
perserving precious battery life.
perserving precious battery life.
Communicate with family, friends and colleagues using the built-in webcam .
Editing digital video and images 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.
template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you.
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STYLISH YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN
Clean lines, textured exterior, a rich Granite Silver hue and an aesthetic yet functional design give this notebook a
very contemporary look and feel.
very contemporary look and feel.
Connect to useful peripherals with 4 conveniently located USB ports.
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VGN-NS230E/S
VAIO® NS Notebook PC
The 15.4” VAIO® NS notebook exemplifies contemporary style in an easy-to-handle mobile PC. Boasting an
aesthetic yet functional design, it will turn heads with its unpretentious charm. Enjoy superior performance with
an Intel® Pentium® processor. Video message with friends and family with the built-in webcam . And get things
done with loads of RAM and ample storage. With its good looks and tools like these, the VAIO® NS notebook is a
great PC for all your day-to-day computing endeavors.
aesthetic yet functional design, it will turn heads with its unpretentious charm. Enjoy superior performance with
an Intel® Pentium® processor. Video message with friends and family with the built-in webcam . And get things
done with loads of RAM and ample storage. With its good looks and tools like these, the VAIO® NS notebook is a
great PC for all your day-to-day computing endeavors.
Everyday computing delivered in style
EVERYDAY PC PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the performance of an Intel® Pentium® (2.16GHz ) with 3GB of pre-installed memory.
The VAIO® NS notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 32-bit .
Work and play online from almost anywhere within your home or office using 802.11b/g/n integrated wireless LAN
technology .
Store your cherished digital family photos, school projects and important documents on a roomy 250GB
(5400rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive .
The VAIO® NS notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 32-bit .
Work and play online from almost anywhere within your home or office using 802.11b/g/n integrated wireless LAN
technology .
Store your cherished digital family photos, school projects and important documents on a roomy 250GB
(5400rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive .
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MULTIMEDIA ENTERTAINMENT
A 15.4" widescreen display, with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology, delivers razor-sharp details and bold colors while
perserving precious battery life.
perserving precious battery life.
Communicate with family, friends and colleagues using the built-in webcam .
Editing digital video and images 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.
template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are automatically done for you.
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STYLISH YET FUNCTIONAL DESIGN
Clean lines, textured exterior, a rich Granite Silver hue and an aesthetic yet functional design give this notebook a
very contemporary look and feel.
very contemporary look and feel.
Connect to useful peripherals with 4 conveniently located USB ports.
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VGN-NS230E/S
VAIO® NS Notebook PC
Specifications
Dimensions
Weight: 6.4 lbs (with standard battery)
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Measurements: 14.18"(W) x 1.24-1.5"(H) x
10.63"(D)
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General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: AV Mode, Mute
Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE®
camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Pentium® Processor T3400
Speed: 2.16GHz
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Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz
L2 Cache: 1MB
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 3GB (PC2-5300) 2GBx1+1GBx1)
Maximum: 4GB
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Speed: 667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
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Speed: 5400rpm
Type: Serial ATA
Display
Screen Size: 15.4"
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Resolution: 1280 x 800 (WXGA)
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick
PRO™ (Standard/Duo) media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® / media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media
slot
MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® / media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media
slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500 MHD with Intel® Clear Video
Technology. Total Available Graphics Memory
of 1320MB (max.)
Technology. Total Available Graphics Memory
of 1320MB (max.)
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Chipset: Intel® GL40 Express Chipset
Inputs and Outputs
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
USB Port(s): 4 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC-In: 1
i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector
(IEEE 1394)
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Ethernet Connection (s): 1
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS13/B)
Estimated Battery Life: 1.5-4.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
2.0-5.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
2.0-5.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
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Power Requirements: 95W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows
Vista® Home Premium 32-bit
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home
and Student 2007
and Student 2007
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VAIO® Multimedia Suite: "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."
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 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 .
See actual warranty for details.
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Environmental Information
EPEAT™: Silver
RoHS®: Compliant
For more information:
www.sony.com/vaioeco
www.sony.com/vaioeco
ENERGY STAR®: 4.0
Regulation and Standard Compliance
Energy Star® Compliant: 4.0
Optical Drive
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-
RAM)
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-
T (Gigabit)
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi: Atheros 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Network
Connection
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Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
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Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-
BPS13/B)
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS13A/B)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)
USB Optical Mouse(VGP-UMS55/W)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case
(VGP-AMC3)
Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)
Sport Backpack (VGP-CCP4/L)
Other
Color: Granite Silver
UPC Code: 27242758506