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Last Updated: 08/20/2007

VGN-BX760 BTO Series

SONY® VAIO® Professional BX Notebook

 

 

 

 

Specifications

General

Computer Type: 

Notebook

 

Type of Use: 

Portable

 

Action Buttons: 

S1, S2 (programmable), Mute, Wireless LAN/Bluetooth® 

On/Off and Camera Off (Available on select models)

 

Pointing Device: 

Electro-Static touch pad and Pointing Stick

 

Security: 

Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TCG Ver 1.2 compliant 

Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

 

Hardware

Keyboard: 

QWERTY (85 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch)

 

Cisco™  V3 Compatibility: 

The Sony VAIO BX Series Notebook has been 

tested in accordance with test criteria set by Cisco and is compatible 
with Cisco’s Aironet 1200AG Series Access Point platform and Cisco’s 
Access Control Server v4

 

Camera: 

Optional Built-in Camera with 1/4" VGA CMOS Sensor

 

Processor

Type: 

Intel® Core™  2 Duo Processor T7700 (Configuration 1), 

Intel® Core™  2 Duo Processor T7500 (Configuration 2),  
Intel® Core™  2 Duo Processor T7300 (Configuration 3), or 
Intel® Core™  2 Duo Processor T7100 (Configuration 4)

 

Speed: 

2.4GHz (Configuration 1),   

2.2GHz (Configuration 2), 
2GHz (Configuration 3), or 
1.8GHz (Configuration 4)

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 

800MHz

 

L2 Cache: 

4MB (Configurations 1-3) or 

2MB (Configurations 4)

 

Technology: 

Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor Technology

 

Memory

Type: 

DDR2

 

Installed: 

4GB (2GBx2) PC2-5300, 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300, 1GB (1GBx1) 

PC2-5300 or 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-5300

 

Maximum: 

4GB

 

Speed: 

667MHz

 

Hard Drive

Capacity: 

160GB , 1200GB , 100GB or 80GB

 

Speed: 

5400rpm (Configuration 1-4)

 

Interface: 

Serial ATA

 

Optical Drive #1

DVD+R DL Write: 

4x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW only)

 

DVD+R Write: 

8x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW only)

 

DVD+RW Write: 

8x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW only)

 

DVD-R Write: 

8x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW only)

 

DVD-RW Write: 

6x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW only)

 

CD-R Write: 

24x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW) 

24x max. (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)

 

CD-RW Write: 

24x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW) 

24x max. (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)

 

DVD±RW: 

Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW only)

 

CD Read: 

24x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW) 

24x max. (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)

 

DVD Read: 

8x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW) 

8x max. (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)

 

DVD-R DL Write: 

4x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW only)

 

DVD-RAM Read: 

5x max. (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW) 

5x max. (CD-RW/DVD-ROM)

 

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: 

Supports optional Memory Stick®, Memory 

Stick Duo™  media and Secure Digital (SD) media 
ExpressCard™  /54 Slot

 

Audio

Sound System: 

Windows® sound system compatible 

Built-in stereo speakers

 

Interface: 

Stereo mini microphone jack 

Headphone jack

 

Display

Screen or Display Technology: 

WXGA

 

Screen Size: 

15.4”

 

Resolution: 

1280x800

 

XBRITE-ECO™  Technology: 

Yes

 

Graphics

Processor: 

ATI Mobility Radeon™  HD2300 or   

Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100

 

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Video RAM: 

383MB (Total Available Graphics Memory if system memory 

is 1GB), 895MB (Total Available Graphics Memory if system memory 
is 2GB), 1023MB (Total Available Graphics Memory if system memory 
is 4GB (ATI graphics) or 251MB (Total Available Graphics Memory if 
system memory is 1GB) 358MB Total Available Graphics Memory if 
system memory is 2GB or above) (Intel® GMA graphics)

 

Chipset: 

Intel® 965PM (with external graphics) or 

Intel® 965GM (with internal graphics)

 

Interface: 

VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

 

Inputs and Outputs

Ethernet Port: 

1

 

Headphone Jack: 

1

 

i.LINK® Interface: 

1 (4-pin) interface IEEE 1394

 

Memory Stick® Media Slot: 

1

 

Modem Jack: 

2

 

Secure Digital Slot: 

1

 

Microphone Input: 

1

 

Port Replicator Connector(s): 

1 (Bottom)

 

USB Port(s): 

3 (2.0 compliant)

 

VGA Output(s): 

1

 

DC-In: 

1

 

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: 

Fast Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)

 

Ethernet Speed: 

10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

 

Modem Type: 

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

 

Wireless LAN: 

Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network Connection 

(802.11a/b/g/N)

 

Bluetooth® Technology: 

Integrated Bluetooth® Technology

 

Power

Battery Type: 

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS4A) or 

Double Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPL4A)

 

Estimated Battery Life: 

3.0-3.5 hours (Standard Battery) 

6.0-7.0 hours (Large Capacity Battery)

 

Power Requirements: 

105W+10%

 

Software

Operating System: 

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service 

Pack 2 or Windows Vista™  Business

 

Supplied Software: 

Microsoft® Works 8.5 60-Day Trial Version of 

Microsoft® Office 2007

 

Security and Anti-Virus Software: 

Norton® Internet Security™  60-Day 

Trial 
TrendMicro™  Anti-Spyware 30-Day Trial

 

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support: 

1 year (toll-free technical telephone assistance, 

available 24/7)

 

Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 

1 Year Limited Warranty with 

Onsite Service

 

Online and Email Support: 

Support available from 

http://www.esupport.sony.com

 

Dimensions

Weight: 

6.8 lbs with standard battery (weight is approximate and may 

vary)

 

Measurements: 

14.3”(W) x 1.49”-1.59”(H) x 10.46”(D)

 

Supplied Accessories

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS4A) or Double Capacity 

Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPL4A)

 

AC adapter (VGP-AC19V24)

 

Power Cord

 

Optional Accessories

Multi-Function Docking Station with battery charger (VGP-PRBX1) 

AC Adapter included (VGP-AC19V9) 
Docking Station I/O: 
Multi-Function Bay 
Battery Charger 
Serial Port 
Hi Speed USB (USB 2.0) Ports x 4 
Security Lock and Lock/Unlock Switch 
Printer Port 
Monitor (VGA) Port 
Monitor (DVI-D) Port (DVI-D port not functional for Intel® Graphics 
Media Accelerator 950) 
Fast Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T

 

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS4A)

 

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL4A)

 

AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)

 

1GB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM1GA)

 

512MB Memory Expansion Module (VGP-MM512M)

 

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC5)

 

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA10)

 

Color: 

Silver Casing (Magnesium Casing)

 

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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 a compatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may 

require Internet services, which may require a fee. 

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. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfi llment 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 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 Service may not be available in all locations. 

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. 

10. The Microsoft Office 2007 60-Day Trial software is intended for 

evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system 
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product 
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the 
software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an 
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the 
software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-
use options and operations. 

11. Sony VAIO® Professional BX Series has tested compatible with the 

Cisco Aironet Access Point 1200 Series and the Cisco Access Control 
Server v4. Cisco Compatible signifies that Sony’s product has 
undergone interoperability testing by Sony, together with Cisco and a 
third-party test house, based on testing criteria set by Cisco. Sony is 
solely responsible for the support and warranty of its product. Cisco 
makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to Sony’s 
product or its interoperation with the listed Cisco product and 
disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a 
particular use, or against infringement. 

12. Viewable area measured diagonally. 
13. Broadband Internet service required along with third-party services 

which may require a subscription fee or other service fee. 

14. 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. 

15. 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.   
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or 
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Memory 
Stick, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, 
MagicGate, Click to DVD 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 and Vista 
is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Cisco, Cisco Systems, the Cisco 
Systems logo, and the Cisco Square Bridge logo are registered 
trademarks or trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the 
U.S. and certain other countries. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are 
registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc.All other 
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.   
Printed in U.S.A. 04/07.   
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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