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VGN-SZ220P

VAIO® SZ Series Notebook PC

Specifications

General

Computer Type: 

Notebook

Type of Use: 

Ultra Portable

Action Buttons: 

S1, S2 (programmable) and WLAN/BT RF On/Off

Keyboard:

QWERTY, 86 keys with 3mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Pointing Device: 

Electro-Static touch pad

Security:

Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

Hardware

Camera:

Built-in Camera and microphone

Processor

Type:

Intel® Core™ Duo Processor T2400

Speed:

1.83GHz

Front Side Bus Speed: 

667MHz

L2 Cache: 

2MB

Technology:

Intel® Centrino® Duo Mobile Technology

Memory

Type:

DDR2

Installed:

1GB (PC2-4200)

Maximum:

2GB

Speed:

533MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity:

100

GB

Speed:

5400rpm

Interface:

Serial ATA

Impact Protection: 

G-Sensor™ Shock Protection - Hard Disk Drive 

Protection

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 

2.4x max.

DVD+R Write: 

8x max.

DVD+RW Write: 

4x max.

DVD-R Write: 

8x max.

DVD-RW Write: 

4x max.

CD-R Write: 

24x max.

CD-RW Write: 

16x max.

DVD±RW:

Yes

CD Read: 

24x max.

DVD Read: 

8x max.

DVD-R DL Write: 

2x max.

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: 

Supports Memory Stick DUO™ media with 

MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard™/34 Slot 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor (VGP-
MCA20) supporting Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO™, Secure
Digital, xD-Picture Card, and MultiMediaCard (MMC)
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus support

Audio

Sound System: 

Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer

Display

Screen or Display Technology: 

WXGA

Screen Size: 

13.3”

Resolution:

1280x800

XBRITE™ LCD Technology: 

Yes

Graphics

Processor:

NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 and Intel® Graphics Media 

Accelerator 950

Video RAM: 

128MB (NVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400) and 128MB 

dynamically allocated shared (RAM/Video) memory (Intel®
Graphics Media Accelerator 950)

Technology:

Hybrid Graphic System, TurboCache™

Chipset:

Intel® 945GM

Interface:

VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 

1

Headphone Jack: 

1

i.LINK® Interface:

1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)

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Memory Stick® Media Slot: 

1

Microphone Input: 

1

Port Replicator Connector(s): 

1

USB Port(s): 

2 (2.0 ports)

VGA Output(s): 

1

DC-In:

1

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: 

Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Ethernet Speed: 

10Base-T/100Base-TX

Modem Type: 

Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-11)

Wireless LAN: 

Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection 

(802.11a/b/g)

Bluetooth® Technology:

Integrated Bluetooth® Technology

Power

Battery Type: 

Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS2C)

Estimated Battery Life: 

2.5-6.0 hours (Standard Battery)

Power Requirements: 

105W+10%

Software

Operating System: 

Microsoft

® Windows®XP

 Pro

  Edition  with

Service Pack 2

Anti-Virus and Recovery Software: 

VAIO® Security Center
VAIO® Update software
VAIO® Recovery Wizard software
VAIO® Support Central

Supplied Software: 

Intuit® Quicken® 2006 New User Edition 

(previous Quicken users may require additional upgrade)

Roxio® DigitalMedia SE

Sony® Original Software: 

SmartWi™ Connection Manager

Click to DVD® - DVD Creation
DVgate Plus™ - Digital Video
SonicStage® Mastering Studio - Audio Mastering and 
Remastering
SonicStage® - Digital Music
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
Image Converter - PSP™ Transfer
Underworld - Pre-installed movie

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty: 

1 Year Limited Warranty

Telephone Support: 

1 year 

Dimensions

Weight:

4.07 lbs. with standard battery (weight is approximate and 

may vary)

Measurements:

12.5”(W) x 1.0”-1.5”(H) x 9.3”(D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS2C)
AC adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

Power Cord

Optional Accessories

Port Replicator (VGP-PRSZ1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS2C)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL2C)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

Battery Charger (VGP- BC1)

Bluetooth® Wireless Mouse (VGP-BMS30)
Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC1)

80GB Portable Hard Drive (VGP-UHDM08)

Color:

Charcoal Black Magnesium Casing

UPC Code: 

027242696426

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. Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.
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. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns 

and environmental conditions.

8. See actual limited warranty for details. 

9. 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.

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. Viewable area measured diagonally.

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. Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services 

which may require a subscription fee or other service fee.

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 NVIDIA® TurboCache™ technology combines the size and bandwidth of 

video memory and dynamically available system memory for optimal 
system performance.

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 Does not support Memory Stick media and Memory Stick PRO™ media

using the MagicGate™ function or high-speed data transfer. Supports 
memory cards with capacitities up to 1GB. Does not support 5.0V 
SmartMedia media or the ID function of SmartMedia media with IDs. 
Does not support the SD Memory Card media copyright protection 
function. This adapter has been tested with only Sony® branded
Memory Stick PRO™ media. Sony® branded Memory Stick PRO™ media
is recommended for use with this adapter.

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. Measured at its narrowest point.

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, G-Sensor, Sound Reality Memory Stick PRO Duo, 
MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media and like.no.other are 
trademarks of Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and 
Core is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are 
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are 
trademarks of their respective owners. 

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