Sony VAIO FW455J VGN-FW455J/H User Manual

 

 

 

 

VGN-FW455J/H

VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC

 

 

 

 

 

POWERFUL PC PERFORMACE

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6500 processor (2.10GHz  ) with Intel® Centrino® processor technology and 4GB pre-installed 
RAM.

 

The VAIO® FW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit  .

 

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

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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. 

 

With a Blu-ray Disc™ optical drive you can enjoy high definition movies and playback and record CDs and DVDs  . 

 

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 delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment 
on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra cables (required HDMI™ cable sold separately)  .

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VGN-FW455J/H

VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC

 

 

 

 

 

POWERFUL PC PERFORMACE

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6500 processor (2.10GHz  ) with Intel® Centrino® processor technology and 4GB pre-installed 
RAM.

 

The VAIO® FW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit  .

 

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

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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. 

 

With a Blu-ray Disc™ optical drive you can enjoy high definition movies and playback and record CDs and DVDs  . 

 

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 delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment 
on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra cables (required HDMI™ cable sold separately)  .

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VGN-FW455J/H

VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC

Specifications

Weight: 6.9 lbs   (with standard capacity battery)

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Measurements: 15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)

 

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Computer Type: Notebook

Type of Use: Portable

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

Stop, Rewind, Forward, DVD Play, A / V Mode, 
WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off

Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad

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

mm stroke

Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and 

microphone

Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T6500

Speed: 2.10GHz  

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Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz

L2 Cache: 2MB

Technology: Intel® Centrino® processor 

technology

Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)

Maximum: 8GB

Type/Speed: DDR2 SDRAM/800MHz

Capacity: 320GB  

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Speed: 7200rpm

Type: Serial ATA

Screen Size: 16.4"  

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Resolution: 1600 x 900

XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes

Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick 

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

Sound System: Dolby Sound Room® Audio

Processor: ATI Mobility Radeon® HD 4650 with 

Total Available Graphics Memory of 2790MB 
(max.)  

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Video RAM: 1GB of dedicated video RAM

Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset

Max. External Resolution via VGA: 2048x1536

HDMI™: 1920 x 1080  

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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

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion 

Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)

Estimated Battery Life: Up to 4.0 hours  Standard 

Capacity Battery
Up to 6.0 hours  Large Capacity Battery

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Power Requirements: 105W + 10%

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows 

Vista® Home Premium 64-bit  

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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
VAIO® Care

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.

Anti-Virus Software: Norton Internet Security™ 2009 

30-Day Trial Offer  

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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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RoHS®: Compliant

For more information: 
www.sony.com/vaioeco

ENERGY STAR®: 5.0

BD-R DL Read: 2x max

BD-R Read: 4x max

BD-RE DL Read: 2x max

BD-RE Read: 2x max

BD-ROM Read: 4x max

Blu-ray Disc™ Support: Read Only (BD-ROM)  

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CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)

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

RAM)

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

T (Gigabit)

Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

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

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Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP 

Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)   

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

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HDMI™ Output(s): 1  

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Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-

BPS13/S)

AC Adapter

Power Cable

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-

BPS13A/B)

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V31)

Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC7)

Classic Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB10/R)

Bluetooth® Laser Mouse   (VGP-BMS33/B)

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Deluxe Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB11/L)

Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB12)

Color: Titanium Gray

UPC Code: 027242772618

 

 

 

 

VGN-FW455J/H

VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC

 

 

 

 

 

POWERFUL PC PERFORMACE

Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T6500 processor (2.10GHz  ) with Intel® Centrino® processor technology and 4GB pre-installed 
RAM.

 

The VAIO® FW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit  .

 

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

1

14

3

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. 

 

With a Blu-ray Disc™ optical drive you can enjoy high definition movies and playback and record CDs and DVDs  . 

 

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 delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment 
on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra cables (required HDMI™ cable sold separately)  .

4

18

16

4

16

16

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VGN-FW455J/H

VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC

Specifications

Weight: 6.9 lbs   (with standard capacity battery)

5

Measurements: 15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)

 

5,6

Computer Type: Notebook

Type of Use: Portable

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

Stop, Rewind, Forward, DVD Play, A / V Mode, 
WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off

Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad

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

mm stroke

Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and 

microphone

Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T6500

Speed: 2.10GHz  

1

Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz

L2 Cache: 2MB

Technology: Intel® Centrino® processor 

technology

Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)

Maximum: 8GB

Type/Speed: DDR2 SDRAM/800MHz

Capacity: 320GB  

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Speed: 7200rpm

Type: Serial ATA

Screen Size: 16.4"  

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Resolution: 1600 x 900

XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes

Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick 

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

Sound System: Dolby Sound Room® Audio

Processor: ATI Mobility Radeon® HD 4650 with 

Total Available Graphics Memory of 2790MB 
(max.)  

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Video RAM: 1GB of dedicated video RAM

Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset

Max. External Resolution via VGA: 2048x1536

HDMI™: 1920 x 1080  

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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

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion 

Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)

Estimated Battery Life: Up to 4.0 hours  Standard 

Capacity Battery
Up to 6.0 hours  Large Capacity Battery

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Power Requirements: 105W + 10%

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows 

Vista® Home Premium 64-bit  

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Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 

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

11

The VAIO® Software Experience: VAIO® Startup 

Assistant
VAIO® Care

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.

Anti-Virus Software: Norton Internet Security™ 2009 

30-Day Trial Offer  

15

Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical 

telephone assistance, available 24/7  .

10

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.

11

RoHS®: Compliant

For more information: 
www.sony.com/vaioeco

ENERGY STAR®: 5.0

BD-R DL Read: 2x max

BD-R Read: 4x max

BD-RE DL Read: 2x max

BD-RE Read: 2x max

BD-ROM Read: 4x max

Blu-ray Disc™ Support: Read Only (BD-ROM)  

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CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)

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

RAM)

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

T (Gigabit)

Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

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

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Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP 

Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)   

12

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

11)

HDMI™ Output(s): 1  

16

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-

BPS13/S)

AC Adapter

Power Cable

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-

BPS13A/B)

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V31)

Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC7)

Classic Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB10/R)

Bluetooth® Laser Mouse   (VGP-BMS33/B)

12

Deluxe Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB11/L)

Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB12)

Color: Titanium Gray

UPC Code: 027242772618

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.

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.esupport.sony.com, 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 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.  Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

13.  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.

14.  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.

15.  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. You 

can activate in the Sony VAIO Startup Assistant or by double clicking the Norton Internet Security icon on your desktop. After your 30-days are finished, buy 
Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.

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.

18.  Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from 

http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.

 

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. This product meets Energy Star 
guidelines for energy efficiency. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance 
(www.eiae.org).
©2009 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, HDNA logo, VAIO logo, MOTION EYE, Memory Stick PRO and 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 and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby 
Laboratories. The Blu-ray Disc and it's logo are trademarks. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are trademarks or registered 
trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. The Energy Star mark is a registered U.S. marks. Energy Star is a registered 
mark owned by the U.S. government. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

 

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Last Updated: 11/15/2010