Sony VGN-CS230J/P User Manual
VGN-CS230J/P
VAIO® CS Notebook PC
Step out and be seen with the VAIO® CS notebook, a gorgeous 14.1” notebook adorned by fashionable high-
gloss colors inside and out. This thin-and-light PC slips easily in and out of hand bags and features an array of
entertainment extras, including light effects and an intuitive AV “slide” control that lets you control your media
with the slide of a finger. Add to these, the performance and efficiency of Intel® Centrino® processor technology
and you have an eye-catching notebook that will complement your life on all levels, from its personalized design
to its ability to handle all your entertainment and computing needs.
gloss colors inside and out. This thin-and-light PC slips easily in and out of hand bags and features an array of
entertainment extras, including light effects and an intuitive AV “slide” control that lets you control your media
with the slide of a finger. Add to these, the performance and efficiency of Intel® Centrino® processor technology
and you have an eye-catching notebook that will complement your life on all levels, from its personalized design
to its ability to handle all your entertainment and computing needs.
Color inside and out
MAKE A POWERFUL STATEMENT
Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8600 processor (2.40GHz) with Intel® Centrino® 2
processor technology and 4GB of system memory.
The VAIO® CS notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit .
A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO® CS notebook is a slim, lightweight PC weighing only 5.7lbs (with
standard battery).
The CS notebook’s eye-catching and soothing Cosmopolitan Pink color graces its exterior as well as interior to
ensure that this PC makes a head-to-toe color coordinated impression.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker virtually anywhere within
your office or home using 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
processor technology and 4GB of system memory.
The VAIO® CS notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit .
A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO® CS notebook is a slim, lightweight PC weighing only 5.7lbs (with
standard battery).
The CS notebook’s eye-catching and soothing Cosmopolitan Pink color graces its exterior as well as interior to
ensure that this PC makes a head-to-toe color coordinated impression.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker virtually anywhere within
your office or home using 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
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RICH MULTIMEDIA
Watch all your favorite movies and shows in stunning clarity on the 14.1” widescreen display using XBRITE-ECO™
technology so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any
angle.
technology so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any
angle.
Control your music and movies with a slide of your finger using the touch sensor A/V slide control.
Enjoy your personal musical light shows on a CS notebook. A 12-tone music analyzer translates your music into a
colorful LED light show that plays out beneath the trim of the CS notebook.
Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy 320GB (5400RPM) Serial ATA hard disk
drive.
colorful LED light show that plays out beneath the trim of the CS notebook.
Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy 320GB (5400RPM) Serial ATA hard disk
drive.
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VGN-CS230J/P
VAIO® CS Notebook PC
Step out and be seen with the VAIO® CS notebook, a gorgeous 14.1” notebook adorned by fashionable high-
gloss colors inside and out. This thin-and-light PC slips easily in and out of hand bags and features an array of
entertainment extras, including light effects and an intuitive AV “slide” control that lets you control your media
with the slide of a finger. Add to these, the performance and efficiency of Intel® Centrino® processor technology
and you have an eye-catching notebook that will complement your life on all levels, from its personalized design
to its ability to handle all your entertainment and computing needs.
gloss colors inside and out. This thin-and-light PC slips easily in and out of hand bags and features an array of
entertainment extras, including light effects and an intuitive AV “slide” control that lets you control your media
with the slide of a finger. Add to these, the performance and efficiency of Intel® Centrino® processor technology
and you have an eye-catching notebook that will complement your life on all levels, from its personalized design
to its ability to handle all your entertainment and computing needs.
Color inside and out
MAKE A POWERFUL STATEMENT
Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8600 processor (2.40GHz) with Intel® Centrino® 2
processor technology and 4GB of system memory.
The VAIO® CS notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit .
A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO® CS notebook is a slim, lightweight PC weighing only 5.7lbs (with
standard battery).
The CS notebook’s eye-catching and soothing Cosmopolitan Pink color graces its exterior as well as interior to
ensure that this PC makes a head-to-toe color coordinated impression.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker virtually anywhere within
your office or home using 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
processor technology and 4GB of system memory.
The VAIO® CS notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium 64-bit .
A perfect mix of power and style, the VAIO® CS notebook is a slim, lightweight PC weighing only 5.7lbs (with
standard battery).
The CS notebook’s eye-catching and soothing Cosmopolitan Pink color graces its exterior as well as interior to
ensure that this PC makes a head-to-toe color coordinated impression.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker virtually anywhere within
your office or home using 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
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7
3
RICH MULTIMEDIA
Watch all your favorite movies and shows in stunning clarity on the 14.1” widescreen display using XBRITE-ECO™
technology so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any
angle.
technology so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from almost any
angle.
Control your music and movies with a slide of your finger using the touch sensor A/V slide control.
Enjoy your personal musical light shows on a CS notebook. A 12-tone music analyzer translates your music into a
colorful LED light show that plays out beneath the trim of the CS notebook.
Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy 320GB (5400RPM) Serial ATA hard disk
drive.
colorful LED light show that plays out beneath the trim of the CS notebook.
Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy 320GB (5400RPM) Serial ATA hard disk
drive.
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VAIO® CS Notebook PC
Specifications
Dimensions
Weight: 5.7 lbs (with standard battery)
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Measurements: 13.2"(W) x 1.14-1.57"(H) x 9.6"(D)
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General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: Play/ Pause/ Stop, AV Mode,
Mute, Volume-/+, Capture, WLAN / Bluetooth®
on / off
on / off
Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and
18.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE®
camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor P8600
Speed: 2.40GHz
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Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz
L2 Cache: 3MB
Technology: ntel® Centrino® 2 processor
technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB
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Speed: 5400rpm
Type: Serial ATA
Display
Screen Size: 14.1"
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Resolution: 1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes
Technology: WXGA
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick
PRO™ media slot (Standard/Duo) with
MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® /34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media
slot
MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® /34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media
slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video
Technology with Total Available Graphics
Memory of 1750MB (max.)
Technology with Total Available Graphics
Memory of 1750MB (max.)
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Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Max. External Resolution via VGA: 1920x1200
Inputs and Outputs
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
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
Estimated Battery Life: 1.5-4.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
2.5-6.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
2.5-6.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
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Power Requirements: 86W + 10%
Software
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
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.
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
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
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
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Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
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Bluetooth Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1+EDR)
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Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-
BPS13/S)
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS13A/P)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V25)
USB Docking Station (VGP-UPR1)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS55/P)
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USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection®
technology in Cosmopolitan Pink(VGP-
CKC3/P)
CKC3/P)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case
(VGP-AMC5)
Other
Color: Cosmopolitan Pink
UPC Code: 027242761575