Sony VGN-CS230J/P User Manual

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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.
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  .
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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.
 
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.
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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.
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  .
5
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.
 
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.
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VGN-CS230J/P
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)  
7,8
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: Play/ Pause/ Stop, AV Mode, 
Mute, Volume-/+, Capture, WLAN / Bluetooth® 
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  
1
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  
2
Speed: 5400rpm
Type: Serial ATA
Display
Screen Size: 14.1"  
6
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
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.)  
10
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)  
9
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
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Power Requirements: 86W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows 
Vista® Home Premium 64-bit  
5
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home 
and Student 2007  
14
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: Microsoft® Windows Live™ 
OneCare™ Trial Version  
15
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical 
telephone assistance, available 24/7  
13
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.
12
Environmental Information
EPEAT™: Silver
RoHS®: Compliant
For more information: 
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)  
3
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
11)
Bluetooth Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP 
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1+EDR)  
16
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)  
16
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection® 
technology in Cosmopolitan Pink(VGP-
CKC3/P)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case 
(VGP-AMC5)
Other
Color: Cosmopolitan Pink
UPC Code: 027242761575
 
 
 
 
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.
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  .
5
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.
 
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.
6
2
6
 
VGN-CS230J/P
VAIO® CS Notebook PC
Specifications
Dimensions
Weight: 5.7 lbs   (with standard battery)
7
Measurements: 13.2"(W) x 1.14-1.57"(H) x 9.6"(D)  
7,8
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Portable
Action Buttons: Play/ Pause/ Stop, AV Mode, 
Mute, Volume-/+, Capture, WLAN / Bluetooth® 
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  
1
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  
2
Speed: 5400rpm
Type: Serial ATA
Display
Screen Size: 14.1"  
6
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
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.)  
10
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)  
9
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
11
11
Power Requirements: 86W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows 
Vista® Home Premium 64-bit  
5
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home 
and Student 2007  
14
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: Microsoft® Windows Live™ 
OneCare™ Trial Version  
15
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical 
telephone assistance, available 24/7  
13
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.
12
Environmental Information
EPEAT™: Silver
RoHS®: Compliant
For more information: 
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)  
3
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
11)
Bluetooth Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP 
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1+EDR)  
16
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)  
16
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection® 
technology in Cosmopolitan Pink(VGP-
CKC3/P)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case 
(VGP-AMC5)
Other
Color: Cosmopolitan Pink
UPC Code: 027242761575
Footnotes
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.  Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.
5.  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.
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 dont 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 
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15.  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.
16.  Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
 
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).
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the Sony logo, the VAIO 
logo, like.no.other, VAIO Smart Protection, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, MagicGate 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. Bluetooth is a registered trademark of SIG, Inc. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. 
ENERGY STAR and its logo are trademarks. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Last Updated: 05/12/2010