Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 04/13/2009
VGN-Z691Y/B
VAIO® Z Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Type of Use:
Ultra-portable
Action Buttons:
S1, S2, WLAN/Bluetooth® on/off,
Performace Select
Pointing Device:
Electro-static touch pad
Security:
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor Trusted
Platform Module (TPM) TCG Ver.1.2 compliant
Hardware
Keyboard:
QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.5mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone
Memory
Type:
DDR3 SDRAM
Installed:
4GB PC3-8500 (2GBx2)
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
1066MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
320GB
Speed:
7200rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Impact Protection:
G-Sensor™ Shock Protection -
Hard Disk Drive Protection
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
One Memory Stick
PRO™ media slot with MagicGate®
functionality One ExpressCard® /34 slot One
Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
Audio
Sound System:
Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size:
13.1"
Resolution:
1600 x 900
XBRITE-DuraView™ Technology:
Yes
Back Light Technology:
LED
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA® GeForce® 9300M GS GPU with
Total Available Graphics Memory of 2010MB
(max.) and Mobile Intel® Graphics Media
Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video
Technology with Total Available Graphics
Memory: 1750MB (max.)
Video RAM:
256MB of dedicated video RAM
Technology:
Hybrid Graphics System
Chipset:
Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset
Interface:
HDMI™ and VGA out w/ Smart Display
Sensor
Max. External Resolution via VGA:
2048 x 1536
Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™ :
1920 x 1080
Max. External Resolution via DVI:
1920 x 1200
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
Port Replicator Connector(s):
1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s):
2 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s):
1
DC-In:
1
i.LINK® Connection:
1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector
(IEEE 1394)
15
15
2
6
10
5
9
Ethernet Connection (s):
1
HDMI™ Output:
1
Environmental Information
RoHS®:
Compliant For more information:
www.sony.com/vaioeco
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS12)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V26)
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)
Port Replicator (VGP-PRZ1)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS12)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL12)
VAIO® Protection Case (VGP-CKZ1)
USB Optical Mouse (VGP-UMS30/B)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP-BMS33/B)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC6)
Leather Notebook Cover (VGP-CVZ1)
Compact Carrying Case (VGP-CCB3)
Color:
Black
UPC Code:
027242763906
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, which may require a fee.
4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
5. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image
quality will vary.
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. Battery life will be shorter with
models equipped with Instant Mode features.
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 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.
15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system.
16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.
17. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector.
Image quality will vary.
18. Certain circumstances may limit / prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media
playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
19. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™ media is done in MPEG2 and AVC
formats only.
20. Subscription with a third party carrier is required. Service activation
and other fees apply. Terms & Conditions and additional restrictions
apply.
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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.
©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-
DuraView, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, G-Sensor, MagicGate, and
i.LINK 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 and
Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel
Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth and the
Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. All other
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 01/09.
