VGN-FJ250P/B
VAIO® FJ Series Notebook PC
Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 01/24/2006
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Portable
Action Buttons:
S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless LAN
On/Off
Keyboard:
QWERTY (88 keys with 2mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch)
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Camera:
Integrated MOTION-EYE™ Camera with
built-in microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 740
Speed:
1.73GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
533MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
1GB (PC2-4200 512MB x 2)
Maximum:
2GB
Speed:
533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
100GB
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
CD Read:
24x (max.)
DVD Read:
8x (max.)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Memory Stick® (with
MagicGate™ functionality)
Memory Stick PRO™ (with MagicGate™
functionality)
Memory Stick Duo™ (with MagicGate™
functionality)
PCMCIA (Type I and Type II card slot with CardBus
support)
Audio
Sound System:
Windows® sound system compatible
Built-in stereo speakers
Display
Screen or Display Technology:
WXGA LCD
Screen Size:
14.1"
Resolution:
1280x800
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology:
Yes
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Graphics
Processor:
Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900
Video RAM:
128MB (dynamically allocated shared
RAM/video memory)
Chipset:
Intel® 915GM
Interface:
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port:
1
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface:
1 (4-pin IEEE 1394) interface
Memory Stick® Media Slot:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s):
3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Ethernet Speed:
10/100
Modem Type:
Integrated V.90 modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network
Connection (802.11b/g)
Power
Battery Type:
Lithium-ion (Standard Capacity: VGP-
BPS2A)
Estimated Battery Life:
1.5-3.5 hours
Power Requirements:
105W (max.)
Software
Operating System:
Microsoft® Windows® XP
Professional (Service Pack 2)
Internet Services:
America Online® (180-Day
Subscription: For new users only)
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software:
Norton® Internet
Security™ (60-Day Subscription: Norton AntiVirus™ ,
Norton™ Personal Firewall, Norton™ Privacy Control,
Norton AntiSpam™ , Norton™ Parental Control)
TrendMicro™ Anti-Spyware (30-Day Trial)
VAIO® Recovery Wizard
VAIO® Support Central
VAIO® Security Center
VAIO® Update
Supplied Software:
Adobe® Photoshop® Album
Starter Edition
InterVideo® WinDVD®
Intuit® Quicken® 2006 New User Edition (previous
Quicken users may require additional upgrade)
Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial
Version of
Microsoft® Office 2003 (Small Business Edition)
Roxio® DigitalMedia SE
Sony® Original Software:
Click to DVD® - DVD
Creation
DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video
Image Converter - PSP Transfer
SonicStage® - Digital Music
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
60-minute Trial Version of Wheel of Fortune®
60-minute Trial Version of Jeopardy®
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty:
1 Year
Telephone Support:
1 year (toll-free assistance,
available 24-hours, 7-days-a-week)
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com
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Dimensions
Weight:
5.3 lbs. with standard battery (weight is
approximate and may vary)
Measurements:
13.4” (W) x 0.83” -1.3” (H) x 10” (D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2A)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRFJ1)
Additional AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
USB Optical Mobile Mouse (VGP-UMS50)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50)
512MB memory expansion module (VGP-MM512L)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
80GB Portable Hard Drive (VGP-UHDM08)
Battery Charger (VGP-BC1)
Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)
Color:
Onyx Black
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 compatible wireless LAN access point, sold separately. Internet
connection may require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB.
Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.
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. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage.
8. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. See actual Limited Warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-
4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort
Myers, FL 33913.
10. 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.
11. 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 expriation 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.
12. Additional software required for certain features. Additionally, a
broadband connection is required along with third party services which
may require a subscription fee or other service fee.
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, i.LINK, Memory Stick,
SonicStage, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo,
MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other are
trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and
Centrino is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 1/06.
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