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Last Updated: 07/06/2009
VGN-FW488J/B
VAIO® FW Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Portable
Action Buttons:
S1, DVD Play, A/V Mode, Volume - / +,
Play / Pause / Stop, WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off
Pointing Device:
Electro-static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor P8700
Speed:
2.66GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
1066MHz
L2 Cache:
3MB
Technology:
Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed:
6GB PC2-6400 (4GBx1) + (2GBx1)
Maximum:
8GB
Speed:
800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
500GB
Speed:
5400rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Optical Drive
BD-R DL Read:
2x max
BD-R Read:
4x max
BD-RE DL Read:
2x max
BD-RE Read:
2x max
BD-ROM Read:
4x max
Blu-ray Disc™ Support:
Read Only (BD-ROM)
CD Support:
Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support:
Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
One Memory Stick PRO™
(Standard / Duo) media slot with MagicGate®
functionality
One ExpressCard® /34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
Audio
Sound System:
Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Display
Screen Size:
16.4"
Resolution:
1920 x 1080
XBRITE-FullHD™ Technology:
Yes
Graphics
Processor:
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4650 with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 3820MB (max.)
Video RAM:
1GB dedicated Video RAM
Chipset:
Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
Max. External Resolution via VGA:
2048 x 1536
Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™
ouput/cable:
1920 x 1080
Inputs and Outputs
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
USB Port(s):
3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
1
2
18
4
13
16
DC-In:
1
i.LINK® Connection:
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE
1394)
Headphone Output(s):
1
Ethernet Connection (s):
1
HDMI™ Output:
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
(Gigabit)
Ethernet Speed:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Modem Type:
Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP-BPS13/S)
Estimated Battery Life:
Up to 3.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 4.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements:
110W + 10%
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Home Premium 64-bit
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student
2007
The VAIO® Software Experience:
VAIO® Startup Assistant
VAIO® Care
VAIO® Multimedia Suite:
VAIO® Startup Assistant
Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn
VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation
VAIO® MusicBox - Music by Mood
VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software applications and
trials.
Anti-Virus & Recovery Software:
Norton Internet
Security™ 2009 30-Day Trial Offer
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 limited warranty for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ :
Silver
RoHS®:
Compliant
ENERGY STAR®:
5.0
Dimensions
Weight:
7.1 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements:
15.1"(W) x 1.14-1.46"(H) x 10.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13/B)
AC Adapter
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS13A/S)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V31)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC7)
Classic Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB10/L)
Non-Contact Rechargeable Bluetooth® Mouse (VGP-
BMS33/B (VGP-BMS77)
Deluxe Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB11/L)
Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB12)
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16
3
12
8
8
14
11
15
10
9
5
5,6
12
Color:
Black
UPC Code:
027242778047
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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may
require Internet services.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
6. Measured at the narrowest point.
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. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns and environmental conditions.
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. 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.
12. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
13. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista
classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the
operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.
14. Compatibility and performance in a 64 bit environment may vary.
Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure
you have the latest updates.
15. Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-day subscription is pre-installed
on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the
product to work. You can activate in the Sony VAIO Startup Assistant
or by double clicking the Norton Internet Security icon on your
desktop. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security
to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.
16. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector.
Image quality will vary.
17. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
18. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media
playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
Computer Interface: For this product, there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not
manufactured to work with 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 here.
Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this
product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you
may choose to connect to it. 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 computer are subject
to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to
retail versions or have all documentation. 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. This product meets
Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic
Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
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in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, XBRITE-
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PRO and MagicGate are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other
countries. Intel, Centrino and Core are trademarks of the Intel
Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft and Windows
Vista are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
and in other countries. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are regestered
trademarks of SIG, Inc. Dolby is a registered trademark of Dolby
Laboratories. The Blu-ray Disc and it's logo are trademarks. Symantec, the
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Printed 06/09.
