Sony VGNSR599GKB Specification Guide

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Last Updated: 04/17/2010

VGN-SR599GKB

VAIO® SR Series Notebook PC

 

 

 

 

Specifications

Computer Type: Notebook

 

Type of Use: Ultra-portable

 

Action Buttons: Switch Mode

 

Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad

 

Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

 

Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch

 

Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone 

with face-tracking technology

 

Type: Intel® Core™  2 Duo Processor P8700

 

Speed: 2.53GHz

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz

 

L2 Cache: 3MB

 

Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology

 

Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)

 

Maximum: 8GB

 

Type/Speed: DDR2/800MHz

 

Capacity: 250GB

 

Speed: 5400rpm

 

Type: Serial ATA

 

Impact Protection: G-Sensor™  Shock Protection - Hard 

Disk Drive Protection

 

CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)

 

DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)

 

Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™  

(Standard / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® 
functionality 
One ExpressCard® /34 media slot 
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot

 

Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio

 

Screen Size: 13.3"

 

Resolution: 1280 x 800

 

Back Light Technology: LED

 

Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 

4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology 
Total Available Graphics Memory: 1759MB (max.)

 

Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset

 

Max. External Resolution via VGA: 2048 x 1536

 

Modem Jack: 1

 

Microphone Input: 1

 

Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)

 

USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)

 

VGA Output(s): 1

 

DC-In: 1

 

i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 

1394)

 

Ethernet Connection (s): 1

 

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

 

Estimated Battery Life: Up to 6.5 hours Standard 

Capacity Battery 
Up to 9.5 hours Large Capacity Battery

 

Power Requirements: 121W + 10%

 

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Average Boot Time: 60 sec

 

Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 sec

 

First Boot Time: 5 min

 

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

 

Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

 

Wi-Fi: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)

 

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

 

Bluetooth Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + 

EDR)

 

Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional 

64-bit

 

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

Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 2007

 

The VAIO® Software Experience: VAIO Care™  - System 

diagnostics and maintenance

 

VAIO® Multimedia Suite: VAIO® Movie Story - Simple 

Movie Creation 
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: Norton Internet Security™  2009 30-Day 

Trial Offer

 

Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical assistance 

available 24/7 at 888-476-6972

 

Online and Email Support: Available at 

http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

 

Onsite/In-Home Service: 1 year limited warranty with 

Onsite/In-Home Service . See actual warranty for 
details.

 

International Service: 1 year international service plan. 

Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for 
details.

 

Limited Warranty Term: 3 year limited warranty . See 

actual warranty for details.

 

EPEAT™ : Gold

 

ENERGY STAR®: 5.0

 

Weight: 4.39 lbs (with standard battery)

 

Measurements: 12.4"(W) x 0.98-1.34"(H) x 9.2"(D)

 

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery

 

AC Adapter

 

Power Cord

 

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)

 

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)

 

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)

 

VAIO® Protection Case (VGP-CKSR1)

 

Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)

 

Bluetooth® Remote Mouse (VGP-BMS77)

 

Bluetooth® Keyboard (VGP-BKB1)

 

Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC1)

 

Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)

 

Color: Matte Black

 

UPC Code: 027242791480

 

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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may 

require Internet services. 

4. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
5. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. 
6. Measured at the narrowest point 
7. 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. 

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8. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage 

patterns and environmental conditions. 

9. 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. 

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 aplicable software vendor. 

11. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows® 7 

classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the 
operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size. 

12. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services 

which may require a subscription or other service fee. 

14. Windows® 7 is required for functionality of G-Sensor™  Shock 

Protection. 

15. 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 don't 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. 

16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary. 
17. 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. 

18. Norton Internet Security™  2009 30-day subscription is pre-installed 

on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the 
product to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet 
Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and 
identify theft. 

19. When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home Service in 

fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are 
subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See 
actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite/In-Home Service will be 
provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed 
following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be 
accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite/In-Home Service may not be 
available in all locations. 

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

Image quality will vary. 

21. Excluding end user interaction. 
22.Based on original factory image and will vary with product 

configuration changes and additional software added to the hard 
drive. 

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. Non-metric weights and measures are 
approximate and may vary.   
©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or 
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, VAIO, 
VAIO logo,VAIO Care, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, G-Sensor, and 
i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, 
Windows Live, OneCare and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft 
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owners.   
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