Sony VGN-FZ485U/B VAIO® FZ Series Notebook - Premium Model

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Sony VGN-FZ485U/B VAIO® FZ Series Notebook - Premium Model

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VGN-FZ485U/B

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circa April 2008

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• OVERVIEW

• Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8100 (2.1GHz, 3MB L2 Cache)
• Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate
• Series Features: 15.4" widescreen, 1.3M camera and microphone
• Upgrade Features: Play/Record Blu-ray Disc™ media, XBRITE-HiColor™ technology and 4GB RAM, NVIDIA® Graphics and Bluetooth® technology

• FEATURES

Reap the benefits of the robust capabilities and attractive interface of Windows Vista® Ultimate pre-installed. This full-featured entertainment notebook boasts an incredibly slim and lightweight design and uses advanced A/V technologies that deliver phenomenal results. With Blu-ray Disc™ capability and a sensational 15.4" widescreen LCD with XBRITE-HiColor™ technology, the VAIO® FZ485U notebook plays thrilling Full HD movies in stunning clarity and lets you record content to 25-50GB Blu-ray Disc media. A built-in camera and microphone are seamlessly integrated with the durable silver magnesium chassis, so you can video chat with friends, family and co-workers. Backed by Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology and Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor, this super-powerful PC is slim, fast, and packed with power.

Powerful PC performance and premium mobility

The VAIO® FZ is an ideal PC for your day-to-day productivity in an intelligent, highly mobile design.

Enjoy desktop performance in a notebook package with Intel's incredible new hafnium-based processor technology. The next-generation Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8100(2.10GHz⁸) with 3MB of L2 cache and 4GB (2GBx2, DDR2) of system memory turns up the speed on multi-tasking while curbing energy consumption.

The VAIO® FZ notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate OS.

Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work and play quicker anywhere within your office or home using next-generation 802.11a/b/g/n wireless LAN technology³.

Stunning HD entertainment

Watch your Blu-ray Disc™¹² movies in stunning HD on the 15.4" widescreen display² using XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology and powered by a NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M with 256MB of dedicated Video RAM, so you can see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor-sharp detail from any angle.

With integrated Blu-ray Disc™ technology and optical drive¹³, you can create or record 25-50GB⁹ of home movies, music, and digital photos to a single Blu-ray Disc™ media (sold separatel.

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(HDMI cable sold seperately).

Go straight to your favorite DVD/CD, songs and photos with the touch of a button. A/V instant mode gives you instant access to your favorite multimedia without ever booting-up the operating system.

Easy communication and rich multimedia

Stay connected with colleagues, friends and family in the office or on the go with real-time video conferencing⁵ using the integrated 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone.

Extend the reach of your FZ notebook with A2DP Bluetooth® technology¹⁷ that is ideal for advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD-quality stereo music to Bluetooth® speakers or headphones.

With Click to Disc™ software and the advanced DVD+R double layer drive, presenting your digital video content in a professional-looking package is quick and easy.

Store all your important documents, family pictures and videos and dynamic presentations on the roomy 300GB⁹ (4200RPM) hard drive.

• SPECIFICATIONS

Product Profile

• Product Specs (PDF, 893KB)
• Warranty (PDF, 143KB)
• Limited Warranty

License Agreements

• End User License Agreements

Weights and Measurements

• Dimensions (Approx.) : 14"(W) x 0.98-1.4"(H) x 10.02"(D)¹
• Weight (Approx.) : 6.1 lbs. (with standard battery)¹

Hard Drive

• Capacity : 300GB⁹
• Interface : Serial ATA
• Speed : 4200rpm

Hardware

• Camera : Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
• Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

General

• Action Buttons : S (programmable), Volume, AV Mode, Play/Pause, FF, Rewind and Stop
• Computer Type : Notebook
• Pointing Device : Electro-Static touch pad
• Type of Use : Portable

Power

• Battery Type : Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS8)
• Estimated Battery Life : 1.5-3.0 hours⁶ (Standard Battery) 2.0-4.0 hours⁶ (Large Battery)
• Power Requirements : 110W+10%

Expansion Slots

• Multimedia Card Reader : One Memory Stick Duo™ media with MagicGate® functionality One ExpressCard® /34 Slot One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) Slot

Service and Warranty Information

• Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Limited Warranty¹⁴. See actual warranty for details.
• Online and Email Support : Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
• Telephone Support : 1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available 24/7¹⁵

Audio

• Sound System : Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

Optical Drive #1

• BD-R DL Read : 1.6x max
• BD-R DL Write : 1x max
• BD-R Read : 2x max
• BD-R Write : 2x max
• BD-RE DL Read : 1.6x max
• BD-RE DL Write : 1x max
• BD-RE Read : 2x max
• BD-RE Write : 2x max
• BD-ROM Read : 2x max
• Blu-ray Disc™ Support : Yes¹²(BD-RE/DVD±R DL/DVD±RW)
• CD Read : 24x max.
• CD-R Write : 8x max.
• CD-RW Write : 8x max.
• DVD Read : 8x max.
• DVD+R DL Write : 2.4x max.
• DVD+R Write : 8x max.
• DVD+RW Write : 4x max.
• DVD-R DL Write : 2x max.
• DVD-R Write : 8x max.
• DVD-RAM Read : 5x max.
• DVD-RAM Write : 5x max.
• DVD-RW Write : 4x max.

Graphics

• Interface : HDMI™ VGA and S-Video Out with Smart Display Sensor
• Processor : NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU with Total Available Graphics Memory: 1535MB (max.)¹¹
• Video RAM : 256MB Dedicated Video RAM

Networking/Modem

• Bluetooth® Technology : Integrated Bluetooth® Technology¹⁷
• Ethernet Protocol : Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
• Ethernet Speed : 10Base-T/100Base-TX
• Modem Type : Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
• Wireless LAN : Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)³

Processor

• Front Side Bus Speed : 800MHz
• L2 Cache : 3MB
• Speed : 2.10GHz⁸
• Technology : Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology
• Type : Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T8100

Software

• Internet Services : AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users Only
• Operating System : Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate
• Security and Anti-Virus Software : Norton 360™ All-In-One Security 60-day Trial
• Sony® Original Software : Click to Disc™ - DVD Creation LocationFree Player® Software *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.
• Supplied Software : Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Student/Teacher 2007¹⁰

Display

• Resolution : 1280 x 800
• Screen or Display Technology : WXGA LCD
• Screen Size : 15.4”²
• XBRITE-HiColor™ Technology : Yes

Inputs and Outputs

• DC-In : 1
• Ethernet Connection(s) : 1
• HDMI™ Connection(s) : 1
• Headphone Jack : 1
• i.LINK® Connection : 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)⁷
• Microphone Input : 1
• Modem Jack : 1
• S-Video Output(s) : 1
• USB Port(s) : 3 (2.0 compliant)
• VGA Output(s) : 1

Memory

• Installed : 4GB (2GBx2) PC2-5300
• Maximum : 4GB¹⁶
• Speed : 667MHz
• Type : DDR2

Price: $2,199.99

• ACCESSORIES SUPPLIED

• Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS8)
• AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V23)
• Power Cord

Note:

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to operate 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 in this document. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with any combination of products you may choose to connect. 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 Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-installed software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. 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).

© 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-HiColor, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Sound Reality, LocationFree Player, MOTION EYE, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Intel, Centrino and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing, LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Printed in U.S.A. 12/07.

• LEARN

The VAIO® FZ Notebook

The VAIO® FZ notebook is a thin-and-light notebook featuring a 15.4" widescreen LCD² with XBRITE-ECO™ or XBRITE-HiColor™ technology and embedded A/V controls for one-touch access to your music, movies and pictures. With a built-in camera and microphone for video messaging⁵ and available Blu-ray Disc™ HD video recording and playback⁸, this lightning-fast, super-powerful PC is slim, lightweight, and packed with entertainment features.

DESIGN

• More display for your dollar: The thin-and-light VAIO® FZ notebook packs big power and even bigger entertainment into a small, portable package. This unique 5.9 pound PC combines all the benefits of a 15.4" widescreen display² with the dimensions or "footprint" of a much smaller notebook. The VAIO FZ is designed to maximize LCD space with Sony's advanced space-saving engineering techniques implemented throughout the chassis, including a reconfigured battery and motherboard design. The result is a brilliant, 15.4" widescreen display² in the body of a portable, thin-and-light notebook.
• Lightweight and durable magnesium chassis: The chassis of the VAIO® FZ notebook is encased in durable and super-lightweight magnesium alloy. This thin-walled, rugged magnesium casing reduces the weight of the notebook while serving as a slender, durable shell.
• Elegance, sophistication and durability: With subtle sophistication and undeniable elegance, the lightweight VAIO® FZ notebook is crafted for style and durability. From the brushed aluminum panel that adorns its entertainment controls to its brilliant XBRITE display, the VAIO FZ notebook is a beautifully designed, thin-and-light mobile entertainment center.

ENTERTAINMENT

• Entertainment controls: Any A/V fan's dream PC, the VAIO® FZ Premium notebook includes a full set of dedicated multimedia controls just above the keyboard. A round A/V interface jumps out of the clean design of the VAIO FZ, adding a unique and practical touch to its sophisticated appearance. These intuitive music and video controls are user-friendly, so you can easily control your CDs, DVDs, pictures and home movies with the push of a button.
• Wireless A2DP Bluetooth technology: The Sony FZ notebook features A2DP Bluetooth® technology for advanced wireless communication, entertainment, and computing. A2DP Bluetooth® technology (short for Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) is ideal for streaming and enjoying CD-quality stereo music from your notebook to other devices, such as wireless Bluetooth headphones or speakers.
• Built-in camera and microphone: Keeping in touch has never been easier or more fun. The VAIO® FZ notebook features an integrated camera and microphone for video messaging with family, friends and coworkers⁶. Enjoy this feature with free video messaging services and stay connected with user-friendly chat and video mail functions. The MOTION EYE® camera is discreetly located above the LCD screen to allow easy angle adjustment and natural eye movement while video chatting.
• Stunning HD entertainment with HDMI™ output: Whether you're watching a Hollywood video in HD or enjoying crystal-clear video captured from your compatible HDV camcorder, the VAIO® FZ notebook lets you playback HD content with an incredibly high level of resolution - essentially eliminating flicker and creating a more film-like image. Select models of the FZ notebook feature HDMI™ output, which delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable, providing the optimal digital connection to your compatible HDTV so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires⁹.
• Advanced Graphics: Available on select models, an NVIDIA® GeForce®Go 8400M graphics card lets you power through today's graphic intensive games with advanced 3D graphic engines at HD resolution. After a day of gaming, kick back and watch HD videos on your notebook featuring the advanced NVIDIA® PureVideo™ technology, high-definition video playback and superb picture clarity on notebook PCs.
• A/V Instant Mode: Imagine having the ability to enjoy your entertainment on your notebook without ever booting up. The VAIO® FZ notebook with A/V Instant Mode lets you kick off your entertainment with a single push of a button. Go straight to watching a movie, playing music, or viewing photos without ever booting-up the operating system, thereby conserving a significant amount of battery life. Convenient, built-in A/V control buttons also let you play, pause, rewind, stop, eject and control volume – all with one-touch ease.
• Create your own DVDs: Create, manage and share your home movies and photos with the beautiful and powerful VAIO® FZ notebook. With a built-in suite of multimedia tools and DVD burner⁴, you can create your own customized DVDs, complete with interactive menus and customized themes. With Click to Disc™ software, you can present your digital video content in a professional-looking package – complete with interactive menus and customized themes.
• Exceptional Audio Performance: The VAIO® FZ Premium Notebook brings exceptional audio performance to your desktop. With Sony's original Sound Reality™ technology, the VAIO FZ offers professional-quality, high-resolution surround-sound supporting Direct Stream Digital™ technology. With this advanced technology, your music, games and movies will come alive with deep, rich, full sound.
• Media management tools: The Windows Vista® Home Premium operating system provides the tools you need to conveniently manage and enjoy your music, movie and photo collections. Windows Vista® Home Premium makes content management a breeze and is a smart and easy way to enjoy your digital entertainment on-demand.

BLU-RAY DISC™

Select models of the VAIO FZ notebook are Blu-ray Disc™ -enabled. Some have the ability to both playback and record Blu-ray Disc™; media, while others feature a BD-ROM drive which is Blu-ray Disc™ playback-only (no recording).

• Experience Blu-ray Disc™ media playback⁸: Watch high-definition movies on the VAIO® FZ notebook – the world’s first thin-and-light Blu-ray Disc®-enabled notebook. Until you experience movies and concerts on Blu-ray Disc™ media, you won't know just how good high-definition can be. With pristine HD resolution and stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc™ is an impressive way to enjoy your entertainment⁹. Blu-ray Disc™ also enjoys the extensive industry support as it is backed by more than 85% of consumer electronics companies, many major movie studios, the world's two largest music labels, plus PLAYSTATION® 3 and leading game companies
• Blu-ray Disc™ recording - store 25-50GB to a single disc (select models only): Select VAIO® FZ Premium notebooks with Blu-ray Disc™ technology lets you store content in a format that provides up to ten times the capacity of standard DVDs. With an integrated Blu-ray Disc optical drive, you can create or record 25-50GB of home movies, music and digital photos to a single Blu-ray Disc media³.
• Blu-ray Disc™-ROM drive (select models only): The versatile Blu-ray Disc™-ROM (BD-ROM) drive on the VAIO® notebook combines the power of HD Blu-ray Disc™ video playback¹ with the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities. Multi-faceted, the BD-ROM drive enables you to:

• Watch HD Blu-ray Disc™ movies¹ in stunning clarity
• Monitor connector: Connect to a projector or display monitor for larger space entertainment
• Watch your favorite movies and video on DVD
• Record video content and pictures onto DVD
• Create data and audio CDs
• Listen to music on CD

PERFORMANCE

• Next-generation Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology: Select models of the VAIO FZ are powered by Intel's incredible new hafnium-based processor technology. Faster and more efficient than ever, the next-generation Intel Centrino Duo Processor Technology turns up the speed on multi-tasking while curbing energy consumption. Hafnium, the same element utilized in nuclear reactors to absorb neutrons, acts as an insulator to the chipset to prevent electrical leakage. This revolutionary technique conserves massive amounts of power, resulting in increased energy efficiency, faster wireless networking and amazingly quick responsiveness.
• Next-generation 802.11n wireless technology⁴: Introducing the next great advancement in wireless technology – 802.11n. With built-in 802.11n wireless LAN technology⁴, the VAIO® FZ Premium notebook lets you wirelessly surf the web and e-mail⁴ with greater performance, range and reliability than ever before. 802.11n offers a massive boost in speed and considerably more range than 802.11a/b/g when connected to compatible hotspots. Connect to compatible hot spots with ease and experience the incredible difference of 802.11n. You can even wirelessly stream video throughout your home or office with blazing-fast speed⁶. 802.11n is backward compatible with existing networks, so there is no need for any additional hardware or cables – it's all built-in.
• Windows Vista® Ultimate (select models only): Select VAIO FZ Premium notebooks come pre-installed with Windows Vista® Ultimate - the most complete edition of Windows Vista®—with the power, security, and mobility features that you need for work, and all the entertainment features that you want for fun. Windows Vista® Ultimate offers all of the features found in Windows Vista® Home Premium and Windows Vista® Business, plus advanced entertainment and connectivity features. Built-in Windows® Media Center with DVR functionality lets you record high-quality television with easy on-screen access and slick navigation of program listings, so you won't miss a moment of the shows you love. With advanced backup features to help protect against hardware failures and Windows BitLocker™ Drive Encryption to protect your data from loss or theft, Windows Vista® Ultimate offers an advanced, business-focused infrastructure, mobile productivity, and a premium home digital entertainment experience, all in a single offering.
• Windows Vista® Home Premium: The VAIO® FZ Premium notebook comes pre-installed with Windows Vista® Home Premium, a breakthrough operating system that brings your computing world into sharper focus while delivering the productivity, entertainment and security you need. See the difference with a spectacular new look, instant search, built-in Windows® Media Center and automated security features. Create beautiful family albums and home videos, listen to your favorite music, and connect with friends and family. Windows Vista® Home Premium makes it easier and more enjoyable to do just about anything on your PC.
• Windows ReadyBoost™: VAIO® PCs with Windows Vista® feature Windows ReadyBoost™, a new way to improve performance without adding additional memory "under the hood." With Windows ReadyBoost, you can utilize a Sony® Micro Vault™ USB flash drive (sold separately) to serve as additional memory cache. This lets your computer access data quicker for blazing-fast performance and significantly improved system responsiveness. Windows ReadyBoost even lets you choose to allocate part of a USB drive's memory to speed up performance while using the rest for file storage.
• XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology (select models only): By applying engineering techniques from our BRAVIA high-definition LCD TVs to our new and improved XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology, we've created a notebook PC display on select FZ notebooks that reaches an incredible color contrast of 90% - without increasing LCD power consumption. With richer greens and fresher blues than ever before, the new and improved XBRITE-HiColor™ LCD technology reproduces vivid colors and delicate contrasts with uniform brightness. Far superior to the 40-50% color reproduction of most notebook PCs, the VAIO FZ notebook with new and improved XBRITE-HiColor LCD technology delivers an incredibly luminous display that reproduces 90% of the color spectrum.
• XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology (select models only): Developed by the people you trust to deliver amazing flat-panel TVs, Sony’s patented XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology delivers razor-sharp details, crisp, bold colors and glare-free viewing – all while conserving battery life. Brightness is evenly distributed across all XBRITE-ECO™ displays for a superb viewing experience, and a special coating is applied to the LCD to lessen glare and light reflection while reducing eye fatigue when viewing for long periods of time.

CONNECTIVITY

• HDMI™ output (select models only): Select models of the VAIO® FZ notebook feature an HDMI™ output, allowing you to view your audio, video or data content on your HDTV through a single cable. It also offers the added benefit of capturing and editing your 1080 HD Camcorder content without downgrading quality in the process⁹.
• Import and edit digital photos: Easily transfer data, including photos from your digital camera, to and from your PC with a number of different connectivity options. With support for all Memory Stick® formats, an i.LINK® port⁷, 3 USB ports and an SD card slot, the VAIO FZ notebook lets you import and export files with ease.
• Transfer Large Files Easily: The VAIO® FZ Notebook supports ExpressCard®, an emerging standard in smaller, faster PC card solutions with the throughput to port data at incredible speeds, making it ideal for transferring video and large files. In addition, the ExpressCard standard promises to deliver low-profile, lightweight modular expansion.
• Memory Stick® media: Easily transfer files to and from external devices and your notebook. The VAIO® FZ notebook supports all versions of Memory Stick® media, Sony's high-capacity removable flash memory. Memory Stick media is ideal for use with your compatible digital camera, camcorder, cell phone and personal audio player.

FOOTNOTES

¹As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™ playback. VAIO® computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.

²Viewable area measured diagonally.

³Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MP2 format only.

⁴Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.

⁵DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

⁶Broadband internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.

⁷Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

© 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-HiColor, Sound Reality MOTION EYE, are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, ReadyBoost and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel Centrino and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

• FOOTNOTES

¹Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

²Viewable area measured diagonally.

³Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee.

⁴DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.

⁵Broadband internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.

⁶Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns, battery and environmental conditions.

⁷i.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.

⁸GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.

⁹GB 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.

¹⁰60-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.

¹¹Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista™ classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition and system memory size.

¹²As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media playback. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.

¹³Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MPEG2 and AVC formats.

¹⁴See 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.

¹⁵A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system.

¹⁶For 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.

¹⁷Use of this Bluetooth® enabled product with other devices may vary as not all Bluetooth® devices are compatible.

¹⁸A/V instant mode cannot be used to play back Blu-ray Disc™ media.

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