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Last Updated: 09/28/2006

VGN-C190P/H

VAIO® C Series Notebook PC

 

Specifications

General

Computer Type: 

Notebook

 

Type of Use: 

Ultra-Portable

 

Keyboard: 

QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch

 

Pointing Device: 

Electro-Static touch pad

 

Processor

Type: 

Intel® Core™  2 Duo Processor T7200

 

Speed: 

2GHz

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 

667MHz

 

L2 Cache: 

4MB

 

Technology: 

Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology

 

Memory

Type: 

DDR2

 

Installed: 

1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200

 

Maximum: 

2GB

 

Speed: 

533MHz

 

Hard Drive

Capacity: 

120GB

 

Speed: 

5400rpm

 

Interface: 

Serial ATA

 

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 

4x max.

 

DVD+R Write: 

8x max.

 

DVD+RW Write: 

8x max.

 

DVD-R Write: 

8x max.

 

DVD-RW Write: 

6x max.

 

CD-R Write: 

24x max.

 

CD-RW Write: 

24x max.

 

DVD±RW: 

Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM)

 

CD Read: 

24x max.

 

DVD Read: 

8x max.

 

DVD-RAM Write: 

5x max

 

DVD-R DL Write: 

4x max.

 

DVD-RAM Read: 

5x max.

 

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: 

Multimedia Card Reader  

Supports Memory Stick Duo™  media with 
MagicGate® functionality 
One ExpressCard™ /34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card 
Adaptor (VGP-MCA20) supporting Memory Stick®, 
Memory Stick PRO™ , Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, 
and MultiMediaCard (MMC)

 

Audio

Sound System: 

Windows® sound system compatible

 

Display

Screen Size: 

13.3”

 

Resolution: 

1280 x 800

 

XBRITE-ECO™  Technology: 

Yes

 

Technology: 

WXGA LCD

 

Graphics

Processor: 

Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950

 

Video RAM: 

128MB Dynamically Allocated Shared 

(RAM/Video) Memory

 

14 

11 

Chipset: 

Intel® 945GM

 

Interface: 

VGA Out with Smart Display Sensor

 

Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 

1

 

Headphone Jack: 

1

 

i.LINK® Interface: 

1(4-pin) interface

 

Memory Stick® Media Slot: 

1

 

Modem Jack: 

1

 

Microphone Input: 

1

 

Port Replicator Connector(s): 

1

 

S-Video Output(s): 

1

 

USB Port(s): 

2 (2.0 compliant)

 

VGA Output(s): 

1

 

DC-In: 

1

 

Express Card™  Slot: 

/34 x 1

 

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: 

Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

 

Ethernet Speed: 

10Base-T/100Base-TX

 

Modem Type: 

Integrated V92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

 

Wireless LAN: 

Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network 

Connection (802.11a/b/g)

 

Bluetooth® Technology: 

Integrated Bluetooth® 

Technology

 

Power

Battery Type: 

Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C)

 

Estimated Battery Life: 

3.0-4.5 hours (Standard 

Battery)

 

Power Requirements: 

110W+10%

 

Software

Operating System: 

Microsoft® Windows® XP 

Professional (Service Pack 2)

 

Internet Services: 

America Online® 180-Day Trial  - 

New Users Only

 

Supplied Software: 

Microsoft® Works 8.5 

60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2003

 

Sony® Original Software: 

Click to DVD® - DVD 

Creation 
DVgate Plus™  - Digital Video 
Trial Versions of Sony popular games 

*For a complete list of software applications 
and trials, please visit VAIO® Support Central

 

Security and Anti-Virus Software: 

Norton® Internet 

Security™  60-Day Trial 
TrendMicro™  Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial

 

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 

1 Year Limited Warranty 

 

Telephone Support: 

1 year toll-free technical 

telephone assistance, available 24/7

 

Online and Email Support: 

Support available from 

http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

 

Dimensions

Weight: 

5.07 lbs with standard battery (weight is 

approximate and may vary)

 

Measurements: 

12.98” (W) x 1.45” -1.47” (H) x 9.28” (D) 

 

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2C)

 

AC adapter (VGP-AC19V13)

 

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20)

 

Power Cord

 

13 

10 

12 

Optional Accessories

Port Replicator (VGP-PRC1)

 

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)

 

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)

 

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

 

Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)

 

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC1)

 

Protection Case (VGP-CKSZ1)

 

USB Communication Camera (VGP-UVC100)

 

Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)

 

Mouse Talk™  Internet Phone and Mouse (VN-CX1 

Series)

 

Color: 

Urban Gray

 

UPC Code: 

027242705609

 

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 802.11b or 802.11g compatible access point. Some 

functionality may require Internet services, which may require a fee. 

4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible. 
5. Not all Windows Vista features are available for use on all Windows Vista 

Capable PCs. All Windows Vista Capable PCs will run the core experiences 
of Windows Vista, such as innovations in organizing and finding 
information, security, and reliability. Some features available in 
premium editions of Windows Vista --like the new Windows Aero™  user 
interface -- require advanced or additional hardware. Check 
www.windowsvista.com/getready for details. 

6. 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. 

7. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns, 

battery and environmental conditions. 

8. 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. 

9. 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. 

10. The Microsoft Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for 

evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system 
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product 
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the 
software; activation requires Internet access. 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 end-
use options and operations. 

11. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
12. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. 
13. Interoperability among Bluetooth devices varies. 
14. Does not support Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO™  media 

using the MagicGate® function or high-speed data transfer. Supports 
memory cards with capacitities up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V 
SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs. 
Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection 
function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony® branded 
Memory Stick PRO™  media. Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™  media 
is recommended for use with this adapter. 

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. Non-metric weights and 
measurements are approximate.  
©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in 
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, VAIO logo, 
i.LINK, Memory Stick, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, XBRITE-ECO logo, Memory Stick PRO, 
Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, and like.no.other 
are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and 
Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are 
registered trademarks and Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. 
All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.  
Printed in U.S.A. 09/06.  

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