Sony VGN-NS160E/S Leaflet

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Last Updated: 10/22/2008
VGN-NS160E/S
VAIO® NS Notebook PC
 
 
 
 
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
 
Type of Use: Portable
 
Action Buttons: A/V Mode, Mute
 
Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad
 
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 
19.05mm pitch
 
Processor
Type: Intel® Pentium Processor T3200
 
Speed: 2.0GHz
 
Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz
 
L2 Cache: 1MB
 
Memory
Type: DDR2
 
Installed: 2GB PC2-5300 (1GBx2)
 
Maximum: 4GB
 
Speed: 667MHz
 
Hard Drive
Capacity: 160GB
 
Speed: 5400rpm
 
Interface: Serial ATA
 
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
 
CD Read: 24x max
 
DVD Read: 8x max
 
DVD-RAM Write: 5x max
 
DVD-R DL Write: 4x max
 
BD-R Read: 4x max
 
BD-ROM Read: 4x max
 
BD-RE Read: 2x max
 
BD-R DL Read: 2x max
 
DVD-RAM Read: 5x max
 
Blu-Ray Disc™  Support: Yes (Read Only) (BD-
ROM/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
 
BD-RE DL Read: 2x max
 
Expansion Slots
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
 
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
 
Display
Screen Size: 15.4"
 
Resolution: 1280 x 800
 
XBRITE-ECO™  Technology: Yes
 
Technology: WXGA
 
Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 
4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology 
Total Available Graphics Memory: 820MB (max.)
 
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
 
Interface: VGA out with Smart Display Sensor
 
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
 
Modem Jack: 1
 
Microphone Input: 1
 
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USB Port(s): 4 (2.0 compliant)
 
VGA Output(s): 1
 
DC-In: 1
 
i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 
1394)
 
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
 
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T 
(Gigabit)
 
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
 
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
 
Wireless LAN: Atheros 802.11 b/g/n Wireless Network 
Connection
 
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
 
Power Requirements: 95W + 10%
 
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® 
Home Premium 32-bit
 
Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users 
Only
 
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: Microsoft® Windows 
Live™  OneCare™  Trial Version
 
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day 
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student 
2007
 
The VAIO® Software Experience: Click to Disc Editor - 
Import, Edit, Burn 
VAIO® Movie Story - Simplel 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.
 
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical telephone 
assistance, available 24/7
 
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.
 
Environmental Information
RoHS®: Compliant 
For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
 
Regulation and Standard Compliance
Energy Star® Compliant: 4.0
 
Dimensions
Weight: 6.4 lbs (with standard battery)
 
Measurements: 14.18"(W) x 1.24-1.5"(H) x 10.63"(D)
 
Supplied Accessories
Standard 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/SJ)
 
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
 
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC3)
 
Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)
 
Sport Backpack (VGP-CCP4/L)
 
Color: Granite Silver
 
UPC Code: 27242751958
 
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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. 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. 
5. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™  media 
playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from 
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS. 
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. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage 
patterns and environmental conditions. 
12. 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. 
13. 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. 
14. 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. 
15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to 
the operating system. 
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). This product meets the 
standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency.   
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or 
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, VAIO, 
VAIO logo, XBRITE-ECO, MagicGate, Memory Stick PRO and i.LINK are 
trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows 
Live, OneCare and Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft 
Corporation 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. 
ENERGY STAR is a registered U.S. mark. All other trademarks are 
trademarks of their respective owners.   
Printed in U.S.A. 10/08.