Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 04/13/2009
VGN-P598E/Q
VAIO® P Series Lifestyle PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Lifestyle PC
Type of Use:
Ultra-portable
Action Buttons:
WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off,
Instant On, Xross Media Bar™
Pointing Device:
Pointing Stick
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 82 keys with 1.2mm stroke
and 16.5mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone
Processor
Type:
Intel® processor
Speed:
1.33GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
533MHz
L2 Cache:
512kB
Memory
Type:
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed:
2GB (2GBx1)
Maximum:
2GB
Speed:
533MHz
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
One Memory Stick
Duo™ media slot with MagicGate®
functionality One Secure Digital (SD memory
card) media slot Multi-media Card (MMC) slot
Solid State Drive
Capacity:
128GB
Interface:
Serial ATA
Audio
Sound System:
Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size:
8.0"
Resolution:
1600 x 768
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology:
Yes
Back Light Technology:
LED
Graphics
Processor:
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 500. Total Available Graphics
Memory: 760MB (max.)*
Max. External Resolution via VGA:
1600× 1200
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
USB Port(s):
2 (2.0 compliant)
DC-In:
1
I/O Port:
1
Networking/Modem
Wireless LAN:
Atheros 802.11 b/g/n network
connection
Bluetooth® Technology:
Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)
Mobile Broadband:
Verizon Wireless Mobile
Broadband Built-in
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS15/B)
1
6
10
3
14
15
Estimated Battery Life:
2.0-4.0 hours
Standard
Capacity Battery
Software
Operating System:
Genuine Microsoft® Windows
Vista® Home Premium 32-bit
Supplied Software:
Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Home and
Student 2007
VAIO® Multimedia Suite:
VAIO® Media plus -
Multimedia Streaming Software
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.
International Service:
1 year international service
plan available. Registration required. See
www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ :
Silver
RoHS®:
Compliant For more information:
www.sony.com/vaioeco
ENERGY STAR®:
4.0
Dimensions
Weight:
1.4lbs
Measurements:
9.65"(W) x 0.78"(H) x 4.72"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-
BPS15/B)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC10V2)
Power Cable
Noise Cancelling Headphones
2 spare pointing stick caps
Display/LAN Adaptor (VGP-DA10)
Optional Accessories
Extended Battery (VGP-BPL15/B)
Molded Leather Carrying Case in Black (VGP-
CKP1/B)
Soft Carrying Case with Accessory Pouch in Black
(VGP-CPP1/B)
Leather Cover in Black (VGP-CVP1)
External DVD±RW Drive (USB 2.0) (VGP-UDRW1)
Wireless Bluetooth Mouse in Onyx Black (VGP-
BMS33/BQ)
Display/LAN Adapter (VGP-DA10)
Color:
Onyx Black
UPC Code:
027242760387
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. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
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5. 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 dont 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
instgructions 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. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
15. 3G enabled for tri-band HSPA (850/1900/2100 MHz) Subscription
with a third party carrier is required. Service activation and other fees
apply. Terms & Conditions and additional restrictions apply.
16. 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.
17. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns and environmental conditions.
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. This product meets the standards of the
International Energy Star Program for energy efficiency.
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO and the VAIO
logo, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, like.no.other, i.LINK and
MOTION EYE are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries.
Microsoft, Windows, Windows Live, OneCare and Windows Vista are
trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other
countries. Intel is a registered trademark. Bluetooth is a registered
trademark of SIG, Inc. ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR logo are
registered U.S. marks. Xross Media Bar is a trademark of Sony
Corporation and Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. All other
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 12/08.
