Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 10/09/2009
VGN-NW230G/B
VAIO® NW Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Portable
Action Buttons:
Mute, Wireless on / off, Display Off,
Instant Web
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
with face-tracking technology
Processor
Type:
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T6670
Speed:
2.20GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz
L2 Cache:
2MB
Technology:
Intel® Dual Core® processor technology
Memory
Installed:
4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum:
8GB
Type/Speed:
DDR2/800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
250GB
Speed:
5400rpm
Type:
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:
15.5"
Resolution:
1366 x 768
Graphics
Processor:
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator
4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Technology
Total Available Graphics Memory: 1750MB (max.)*
Chipset:
Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Max. External Resolution via VGA:
2048 x 1536
Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™ :
1920 x 1080
Inputs and Outputs
Microphone Input:
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
HDMI™ Output:
1
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
Estimated Battery Life:
Up to 4.0 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 6.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements:
86W + 10%
Start-up Times
Average Boot Time:
60 sec
Average Resume Time from Suspend:
2 sec
First Boot Time:
5 min
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Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol:
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T
(Gigabit)
Ethernet Speed:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi:
802.11 b/g/n
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7
Professional 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 Care™ - System
diagnostics and maintenance
VAIO® Multimedia Suite:
VAIO® Movie Story - Simple
Movie Creation
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 Software:
Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-Day
Trial Offer
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support:
1 year toll-free technical assistance
available 24/7 at 888-476-6972
Online and Email Support:
Available at
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In-Home Service:
1 year limited warranty with
Onsite/In-Home Service . See actual warranty for
details.
International Service:
1 year international service plan.
Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for
details.
Limited Warranty Term:
1 year limited warranty . See
actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ :
Silver
RoHS®:
Compliant
ENERGY STAR®:
5.0
Dimensions
Weight:
6.0 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements:
14.6"(W) x 1.2"(H) x 9.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL13)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS13A/B)
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)
USB Optical Mouse(VGP-UMS30/B)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC3)
Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)
Classic Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB10/L)
Deluxe Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB11/L)
Color:
Black
UPC Code:
027242782020
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.sony.com/pcsupport, 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 aplicable software vendor.
11. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
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12. 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.
13. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows 7®
classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the
operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.
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.
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. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet
Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and
identify theft.
16. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media
playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
17. When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home Service in
fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are
subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See
actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite/In-Home Service will be
provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed
following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be
accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite/In-Home Service may not be
available in all locations.
18. Based on original factory image and will vary with product
configuration changes and additional software added to the hard
drive.
19. Excluding end user interaction.
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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