Sony VGN-TZ290NCR Leaflet

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Last Updated: 02/29/2008

VGN-TZ290NCR

VAIO® TZ Notebook PC

 

 

 

 

Specifications

Computer Type: Notebook

 

Type of Use: Ultra Portable

 

Action Buttons: AV Mode (DVD/CD Instant On without 

booting up the operating system) 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

 

Keyboard: QWERTY (82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 

17mm pitch)

 

Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone

 

Type: Intel® Core™  2 Duo Processor U7700

 

Speed: 1.33GHz

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz

 

L2 Cache: 2MB

 

Technology: Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology

 

Type: DDR2

 

Installed: 2GB (2GBx1)

 

Maximum: 2GB

 

Speed: 533MHz

 

Capacity: 250GB

 

Speed: 5400rpm

 

Interface: Serial ATA

 

Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick PRO™ /Memory 

Stick Duo™  (with MagicGate® functionality) 
One Secure Digital (SD™  media card) Slot 
One ExpressCard® /34 Slot

 

Capacity: 64GB

 

Interface: Ultra ATA

 

Sound System: Windows® sound system compatible 

Dolby® Headphone 
Dolby® Virtual Speaker 
Built-in stereo speakers

 

Screen or Display Technology: WXGA LCD

 

Screen Size: 11.1" Razor-Thin Panel  

LED backlight for brilliant colors and clarity

 

Resolution: 1366x768

 

XBRITE-HiColor™  Technology: Yes

 

Processor: Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950 with 

Total Available Graphics Memory 256MB (max.)

 

Chipset: Intel® 945GMS

 

Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

 

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

 

Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

 

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

 

Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 modem (RJ-11)

 

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Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network 

Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)

 

Wireless WAN: Optional Sprint® Mobile Broadband 

service

 

Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth® 

Technology

 

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery 

(VGP-BPL11)

 

Estimated Battery Life: 4.5-9.0 hours (Standard Capacity 

Battery) 
7.0-13.5 hours (Large Capacity Battery)

 

Power Requirements: 68W+10%

 

Operating System: 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

 

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.

 

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

 

Weight: 2.65 lbs with Standard Battery

 

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

 

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL11)

 

AC Adapter (VGP-AC16V13)

 

Power Cord

 

Cleaning cloth

 

External DVD±R DL/DVD±RW Optical Drive (VGP-UDRW1)

 

Port Replicator (VGP-PRTZ1)

 

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPX11)

 

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)

 

100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Security (VGP-

UHDM10/B)

 

Bluetooth® GPS Receiver (VGP-BGU1)

 

Color: Red

 

UPC Code: 027242737891

 

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 storage capacity. 

Accessible capacity may vary. 

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. Ability to use this Bluetooth® enabled product with other devices may 

vary as not all Bluetooth devices are compatible. 

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 playback. 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. 

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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 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 TZ Series desktop or call 1-877-275-VAIO (8246) for service 
activation. Sprint Mobile Broadband network reaches over 160 
million people. Coverage not available everywhere —  see coverage 
map for details. Requires new activation and one- or two-year 
subscriber agreement. Credit approval and $200 early termination 
fee applies. Service defaults to Nationwide Sprint PCS Network, where 
available, if Sprint Mobile Broadband network is unavailable. Not 
available while roaming. Terms & Conditions and additional 
restrictions apply. May not be combined with other offers. Device 
model subject to availability. 

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. 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. Screen image 
simulated.   
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or 
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory 
Stick PRO, XBRITE-HiColor, SmartWi, LocationFree Player, MOTION EYE, G-
Sensor, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick Duo, 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, Windows 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.   
Printed in U.S.A. 02/08.