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Sony recommends Windows Vista Business.
Specifications
Model
VGN-SZ79GN/C
Processor Technology
Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology
2
Intel® Core Duo Processor T9300 (2.50GHz)*1*2 Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
VGN-SZ79GN/C
OS
Genuine Windows Vista® Business (English version) with Traditional Chinese Language Pack
Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Chipset
Processor System Bus
Memory Bus
Cache Memory
800MHz
667MHz
6MB
Main
Pre-installed
/
Max
2GB DDR2 SDRAM*3 (upgradeable up to 4GB*4)
1
Memory SO-DIMM slots
Hard Disk Drive
Drive
2
SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two)
250GB*5 (Serial ATA, 5400rpm)
RW/ DL/RAM Drive
DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Double Layer)
DVD-RAM: 5x CD-ROM: 24x CD-R: 24x
DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Double Layer)
CD-R: 24x CD-RW: 16x
R
Optical
Disc
Drive
Maximum
Reading Speed
/
DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Dual Layer)
/ CD-RW: 24x
DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 4x (Dual Layer)
/
/
DVD+RW: 8x
DVD+RW: 8x
/
/
DVD-RW: 8x
DVD-RW: 6x
/
/
DVD-ROM: 8x /
DVD-RAM: 5x
/
/
Maximum
Writing Speed
/
/
/
Graphics Accelerator
Dedicated Video Memory
Display
/
NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS notebook graphics processing unit (GPU) (SPEED MODE) Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 (STAMINA MODE)
64MB (SPEED MODE)
®
®
Intel Centrino Processor Technology
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
13.3" Wide (WXGA: 1280
High Speed USB 2.0
4pin (S400)
x 800) TFT Colour display (Clear Bright LCD: White LED)
USB
x 2
i.LINK (IEEE 1394)
x 1
9
Network (RJ-45) Connector 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
Display Output Connector Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15pin
x 1
x
1
10
11
Headphone
Interface Microphone
Modem
stereo mini jack
stereo mini jack
x
x
1
1
V.92 and V.90 Compliant
x 1
Memory Stick Slot
Memory Stick Duo Slot (MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO Duo compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible)*6
DC IN
x 1
Others
Docking Station Connector
Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft n*7
54Mbps (802.11a/g), 300Mbps (Draft 802.11n)*8 Frequency: 5GHz (802.11a/Draft n), 2.4GHz (802.11b/g/Draft n)
Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.0 EDR
Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size, MagicGate, Memory Stick PRO)*10 SD Memory Card (SDHC Compatible)*11 Multi Media Card xD-Picture Card
x 1
Wireless LAN
•
Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN Data rate: Maximum 11Mbps (802.11b),
Wireless
Connection
VAIO SZ Premium
VGN-SZ79GN/C
Bluetooth
Compatible Memory Cards*9
+
PC Card Slot
Fingerprint Sensor
Security Chip
Camera
ExpressCard /34
1
x
1
Type I/II
x
1
12
13
14
15
x
TCG Ver. 1.2 compliant Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Effective Pixels: 640 480
x
Audio
DSD compatible high quality sound chip: Sound Reality (Intel® High Definition Audio compatible) 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support)
Built-in stereo speakers Built-in monaural microphone
16
17 18
19
20
21 22
•
Keyboard
/
Input Device
Approx. 19mm key pitch
VGP-BPS10 Lithium-ion battery: up to
VGP-BPL9 Lithium-ion battery: up to 10 hours of use
315 21.8 33 234.3mm
1.75kg (including the supplied battery)
AV Entertainment: mage Converter
/
2.7mm keystroke 86 keys Intelligent Touchpad
Battery
Life*12
Bundled Battery
7
hours of use
1. DC-IN connector
2. Microphone jack
Optional Long Battery
3
. Headphone jack
4. i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 connector
5. Monitor connector (Analogue RGB, mini D-SUB 15-pin)
Dimensions (W
Weight
x
H
x
D)
x
-
x
Included Software
3
Video Edit/Playback: VAIO Movie Story 1.1, VAIO Content Exporter 1.2, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 4.0,
6. PC Card slot (Type I/II x 1)
7. PC Card eject button
8. Memory Stick Duo slot
VAIO Edit Components 6.4*13, WinDVD for VAIO 8.0 DVD Creation: Click to Disc 1.0, Click to Disc Editor 1.0 Music: VAIO MusicBox 1.1,
SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.4, SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.3, DSD Direct Player 1.0 Still Image/Photo: Windows® Photo Gallery,
Picasa
, • Home Network: VAIO Media 6.0 • Word Processor/Spreadsheet: 60-Days Trial Version of
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 6.0 (Installer)
Microsoft® Office Professional 2007*14 Tool: Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.1, Adobe® Reader® 8, Norton Internet Security 2008 (Installer)*15
9. Built-in MOTION EYE camera
10. Built-in microphone (monaural)
11. Fingerprint sensor
Utilities: VAIO Control Center 2.1, VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2.7, Setting Utility Series 3.1, Infineon TPM Professional Package 3.0 (Installer),
ArcSoft Magic-i Visual Effects 1.0, Protector Suite QL 5.6 Support: VAIO Recovery Center, VAIO Update 3.0, VAIO Data Restore Tool 1.0
Supplied Accessories
Warranty
AC Adaptor (VGP-AC19V26) Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS10)*16 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-MCA20A) Windows® XP Professional Install Disc
One year
12. Shortcut buttons
13. Performance selector switch
1
15. Power button
16. Optical disc drive
17. Manual eject hole
4. Wireless switch
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. *2 Intel® Virtualization Technology is not supported on VAIO. *3 If memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the two memory module slots, the supported
dual channel mode provides better performance. *4 portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system. Sony does not guarantee compatibility with memories of other brands. *5 GB means one billion
bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. portion of hard disk space is reserved as recovery partition. *6 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded Memory Stick media only. *7 The maximum
communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used. *8 The communication speed varies depending on the
distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions. *9
Including cards that can be inserted in direct slots and the supplied memory card adaptor (VGP-MCA20A). *10 As for the Memory Stick PRO media, only Sony branded media is recommended to use with the memory card adaptor (VGP-
MCA20A). *11 The copyright protection and high-speed data transfer features of the SD Memory Card are not supported (VGP-MCA20A). *12 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method ver. 1.0). Actual battery
life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit vaio-online.sony.com *13 Though the software is not pre-installed, the official license is registered. It can be downloaded free of charge. *14 This
software is intended for evaluation purposes only. It must be activated before actual use, and the activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch. Activation requires Internet access, which enables certain functions included. This
software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting options and operations. *15 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged. *16 This
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18. Disc eject button
19. ExpressCard /34 slot
20. Hi-speed USB (USB 2.0) connectors
21. Network (Ethernet) connector
22. Modem connector
product may only function with
a
genuine Sony battery designed for this model. *17 Warranty conditions may vary by region.
The trademarks, including but not limited to SONY
,
VAIO , Memory Stick and SonicStage are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Adobe, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader and Adobe Premiere are trademarks of
Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Centrino, Centrino Inside, Centrino Logo, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Pentium and Pentium Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and
other countries. Windows Vista and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners. Whilst information given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our company s policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be included in the specifications. E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in
appearance to illustrations provided.
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Note that you cannot use the following features and software that you could use on Windows Vista® after downgrading to Windows® P: Plug and Display feature, Instant Mode (on models with Instant Mode only), VAIO HDD Protection (on models
with hard disk drive only), Sony original audio and visual software, Non-Sony software (e.g. Norton Internet Security
InterVideo WinDVD, etc.), VAIO Recovery Tool. Refer to the Windows® Professional Install Disc User Guide for further details.
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Optional Accessories for VGN-SZ79GN/C (availability depends on region)
VGP-PRSZ1
CVaGrryPin-gCCKasSe Z1
VGP-BMS33
Black (B),Gold (N), Silver (S),White (
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse
Docking Station
)
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Monitor connector
Network connector
USB 2.0 connector (x3)
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Integrated “VAIO Smart Protection
for PC cushion
”
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Smart wireless mouse for mobile use
Intelligent mobility with premium style.
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Solid design matching VAIO SZ
Highly accurate laser sensor
Innovative PTFE sole for precise operation
Sensor resolution: 800 dots per inch
VGP-BPL9
VGP-CP15
Carrying Pouch
VGP-UMS55
Silver (S), Black (B)
USB Laser Mouse
Lithium-ion Battery (L)
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Rechargeable battery
Up to 10 hours of use*
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Embossed VAIO logo
Handy mini-pouch
Opens smoothly and quietly
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Ergonomic design naturally fits your
Highly accurate laser sensor
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vaio-online.sony.com
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