Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 03/23/2009
VGN-NS205N/S
VAIO® NS Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Portable
Action Buttons:
AV Mode, Mute
Pointing Device:
Electro-static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE®
camera and microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6570
Speed:
2.10GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed:
2GB PC2-6400 (2GBx1)
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
160GB
Speed:
5400rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Optical Drive
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:
Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size:
15.4"
Resolution:
1280 x 800
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology:
Yes
Technology:
WXGA
Graphics
Processor:
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500MHD. Total Available
Graphics Memory: 820MB (max.)
Chipset:
Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Max. External Resolution via VGA:
2048x1536
Inputs and Outputs
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
USB Port(s):
4 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC-In:
1
i.LINK® Connection:
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector
(IEEE 1394)
Headphone Output(s):
1
Ethernet Connection (s):
1
1
4
2
6
10
9
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)
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
Estimated Battery Life:
1.5-4.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
2.0-5.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements:
95W + 10%
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Microsoft® Windows
Vista® Business 32-bit
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small
Business 2007
VAIO® Multimedia Suite:
Click to Disc Editor -
Import, Edit, Burn
VAIO® Movie Story - Simplel 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:
Microsoft®
Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version
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.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ :
Silver
RoHS®:
Compliant
For more information:
www.sony.com/vaioeco
ENERGY STAR®:
4.0
Dimensions
Weight:
6.4 lbs (with standard battery)
Measurements:
14.18"(W) x 1.24-1.5"(H) x
10.63"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS13/S)
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS13A/S)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)
USB Optical Mouse(VGP-UMS55/S)
USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case
(VGP-AMC3)
Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/S)
Sport Backpack (VGP-CCP4/S)
Color:
Granite Silver
3
11
11
14
5
13
12
7
7,8
UPC Code:
27242769212
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. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system.
5. Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version – This trial software
will work for ninety (90) 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 90-day trial period, you must buy a subscription. You can
subscribe online by following the conversion instructions presented
during setup and paying the required fees.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
8. Measured at the narrowest point
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns and environmental conditions.
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 aplicable 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 don't 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: 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. 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, Sony logo, VAIO,
VAIO logo, XBRITE-ECO, MagicGate, MOTION EYE, Memory Stick PRO and
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