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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com

Last Updated: 06/17/2009

VGN-Z698Y/X

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

 

Processor

Type: 

Intel® Core™  2 Duo Processor P9600

 

Speed: 

2.66GHz

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 

1066MHz

 

L2 Cache: 

6MB

 

Technology: 

Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology

 

Memory

Type: 

DDR3

 

Installed: 

4GB PC3-8500 (2GBx2)

 

Maximum: 

4GB

 

Speed: 

1066MHz

 

Optical Drive

BD-ROM Read: 

2x max.

 

Blu-ray Disc™  Support: 

Read / Write (BD-R/BD-RE/BR-ROM)

 

CD Support: 

Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)

 

DVD Support: 

Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)

 

BD-R DL Read / Write: 

2x max.

 

BD-R Read / Write: 

2x max.

 

BD-RE DL Read / Write: 

2x max.

 

BD-RE Read / Write: 

2x max.

 

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

 

Solid State Drive

Capacity: 

256GB (128GBx2)

 

Interface: 

Serial ATA

 

Technology: 

RAID 0

 

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

 

Max. External Resolution via VGA: 

2048x1536

 

Max. External Resolution via DVI: 

1920x1200

 

Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™  ouput/cable: 

1920x1080

 

Inputs and Outputs

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)

 

Headphone Output(s): 

1

 

Ethernet Connection (s): 

1

 

HDMI™  Output: 

1

 

Networking/Modem

Ethernet Protocol: 

10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T (Gigabit)

 

Ethernet Speed: 

Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

 

Modem Type: 

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

 

Wireless LAN: 

Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)

 

Bluetooth® Technology: 

Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth® 

Technology

 

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Mobile Broadband: 

Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband Built-In

 

Power

Battery Type: 

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS12)

 

Estimated Battery Life: 

2.0 to 6.0 hours Standard Capacity Battery 

3.0 to 9.0 hours Large Capacity Battery

 

Power Requirements: 

100W + 10%

 

Software

Operating System: 

Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate 64-bit

 

Supplied Software: 

Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day Trial Version of 

Microsoft® Office Home and Student 2007

 

VAIO® Multimedia Suite: 

VAIO® Startup Assistant 

Click to Disc Editor  - Import, Edit, Burn 
VAIO® Movie Story  - Simple Movie Creation 
VAIO® MusicBox - Music by Mood 
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 & 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

RoHS®: 

Compliant 

For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco

 

Dimensions

Weight: 

3.42 lbs (with standard capacity battery)

 

Measurements: 

12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)

 

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-AMC1)

 

Compact Carrying Case (VGP-CCB3)

 

Leather Notebook Cover (VGP-CVZ1)

 

Color: 

Premium Carbon Fiber Black

 

UPC Code: 

027242765535

 

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. 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 convert to the perpetual 
version. You can covert online by following the conversion instructions 
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. 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. 

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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. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™  media is done in MPEG2 and AVC 

formats only. 

16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary. 
17. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™  connector. 

Image quality will vary. 

18. Subscription with a third party carrier is required. Service activation 

and other fees apply. Terms & Conditions and additional restrictions 
apply. 

19. 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. 

20. Certain circumstances may limit / prevent Blu-ray Disc™  media 

playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from 
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS. 

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.   
©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or 
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the Sony logo, 
the VAIO logo 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. 03/09.   

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