Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 08/28/2008
VGN-CR309E/L
VAIO® CR Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Portable
Action Buttons:
Play/Pause, Stop, FF, and Rewind,
AV Mode, Mute, , Capture and
Display off
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE®
camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor T2330
Speed:
1.60GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
533MHz
L2 Cache:
1MB
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
200GB
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:
16x 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:
One Memory Stick
Duo™ media slot with MagicGate®
functionality
One ExpressCard® /34 Slot
One Secure Digital Media (SD™ memory card)
Slot
Audio
Sound System:
Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio
Enhancer
Display
Screen Size:
14.1"
Resolution:
1280 x 800
Technology:
WXGA LCD
8
10
9
4
2
Graphics
Processor:
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Clear Video
Technology
Total Available Graphics Memory: 358MB
(max.)
Chipset:
Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Interface:
VGA and S-Video Out with Smart
Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
S-Video Output(s):
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)
Ethernet Connection (s):
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 4965AGN
Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Power
Battery Type:
Please note that this is a Standard
Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (VGP-BPS9/S)
Estimated Battery Life:
2.0-4.0 hours Standard
Battery
3.0-7.0 hours Large Battery
Power Requirements:
86W+10%
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Microsoft® Windows
Vista® Home Premium
Internet Services:
AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New
Users Only
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home
and Student 2007
Sony® Original Software:
Click to Disc™ ,
LocationFree Player® Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from
your PC for a complete list of software
applications and trials.
Security and Anti-Virus Software:
Norton 360™ All-
In-One Security 60-day Trial
Service and Warranty Information
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
Limited Warranty Term:
1 Year Limited Warranty .
See actual warranty for details.
Dimensions
Weight:
5.49 Ibs. (with standard battery)
Measurements:
13.2"(W) x 1.25-1.67"(H) x 9.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (VGP-
BPS9/S)
11
7
3
6
6
14
13
12
1
1
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V19)
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS9A/S)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)
USB Mobile Mouse in Blue (VGP-UMS20/LI)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys
(VGP-UHDM10/B)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection®
technology in Blue (VGP-CKC2/L)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case
(VGP-AMC5)
Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)
Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AML2)
Color:
Indigo
UPC Code:
027242735484
1. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
2. Viewable area measured diagonally.
3. Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may
require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
5. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
6. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns,
battery and environmental conditions.
7. 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.
8. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
9. 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.
10. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system.
11. Total 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.
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 applicable 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 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.
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-ECO,
Sound Reality, MOTION EYE, VAIO Smart Protection, Memory Stick Duo,
MagicGate, LocationFree Player, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks
of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks or
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries. Intel Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
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