VGN-FW250J/H VAIO® FW Series Notebook

Inspired by theater screens. Born from Sony® HD technology.

POWERFUL PC PERFORMACE
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo P8400 processor (2.26GHz1 ) with Intel® Centrino® 2
processor technology and 4GB of pre-installed system memory.

The VAIO® FW notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft®

Windows Vista® Home Premium 64bit4 .

Built-in Wireless-N technology offers a boost in wireless connection speed

and range3 .

INSPIRED BY THEATER SCREENS. BORN FROM SONY® HD TECHNOLOGY.

Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again with an extra-wide,
theater inspired 16.4”6 display (1600x900 resolution) using energy-efficient
XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology.

The 16:9 aspect ratio ensures that you won’t miss an inch of the original
picture from your favorite movie while also providing valuable extra
workspace. Compare two documents or websites side-by-side without the
hassle of having to tab back and forth.

An HDMI™ output provides single-cable full 1080HD connectivity (audio and

video) to a compatible HDTV (cable sold separately)16 .

ENDLESS FEATURES
Store your favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished
family photos on the roomy 320GB2 Serial ATA hard disk drive.

The VAIO® FW notebook, designed with dedicated AV Controls, makes

navigating through your favorite multimedia quick and easy.

Whether it’s for YouTube™ , a class project or for sharing with friends and
family, editing digital video captured by your Sony® Handycam® is quick
and easy with VAIO® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied
template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack
syncing are automatically done for you.

Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family with real-time video

-ECO
conferencing17 using the integrated MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone.

Broaden your entertainment horizons with the VAIO® FW notebook

featuring an extra-wide 16.4”6 XBRITE-ECO™ LCD display. Great for watching
widescreen movies or viewing two websites side-by-side, this entertainment
powerhouse is inspired by theater screens, born from Sony® HD expertise
and powered by Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology - the latest and
greatest from Intel®.
VGN-FW250J/H VAIO® FW Series Notebook

Specifications Interface: HDMI™ 16 and VGA out with Smart Supplied Accessories
Display Sensor Power Cord
General Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
Inputs and Outputs BPS13/S)
Computer Type: Notebook
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1 AC Adaptor
Type of Use: Portable
Modem Jack: 1
Action Buttons: S1, Volume - / +, Play / Pause,
Stop, Rewind, Forward, A / V Mode, WLAN / Microphone Input: 1 Color: Titanium Gray
Bluetooth® on / off USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant) UPC Code: 27242751637
Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad VGA Output(s): 1
DC-In: 1
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
Hardware i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
(IEEE 1394)9 certain operating conditions.
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys, 19.05 mm pitch, 2 2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. TB
mm stroke Headphone Output(s): 1 means one trillion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Ethernet Connection (s): 1 Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is
Camera: Built-in 1.3 MP MOTION EYE® camera reserved as a recovery partition.
and mic 3. Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may
Networking/Modem require Internet services, which may require a fee.
4. Compatibility and performance in a 64 bit environment may vary.
Processor Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base- Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure
T you have the latest updates.
Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor T8400 5. Microsoft® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version - This trial software
Speed: 2.26GHz1 Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) will work for ninety (90) days after you first use it. You will not be able to
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ- use the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you
Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz use the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet
11) service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software
L2 Cache: 3MB
Wireless LAN: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN after the 90-day trial period, you must buy a subscription. You can
Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor
(802.11a/b/g/n)3 subscribe online by following the conversion instructions presented
technology during setup and paying the required fees.
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP 6. Viewable area measured diagonally.

Memory Bluetooth® Technology15 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
Type: DDR2 Power contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK
Installed: 4GB PC2-6400 (2GBx2) connector may not communicate with each other.
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion 10. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista
Maximum: 8GB classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the
Battery (VGP-BPS13/S) operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.
Speed: 800MHz
Estimated Battery Life: 2.5 to 5.5 hours14 Standard 11. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-
Hard Drive Capacity Battery 4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard,
3.5 to 8.0 hours14 Large Capacity Battery Fort Myers, FL 33913.
Capacity: 320GB2 12. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Power Requirements: 86W + 10% phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from
Speed: 5400rpm Input Voltage: 100-240V the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
Interface: Serial ATA such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
13. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 - This trial software will
Software work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use
Optical Drive #1 the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet
DVD+R DL Write: 6x max. Vista® Home Premium 64-bit4 service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software
DVD+R Write: 8x max. after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual
Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For version. You can convert online by following the conversion
DVD+RW Write: 8x max. new users only instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
DVD-R Write: 8x max. 14. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ patterns and environmental conditions.
DVD-RW Write: 6x max. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home 15. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies.
CD-R Write: 24x max. and Student 200713 16. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector.
Image quality will vary.
CD-RW Write: 24x max. The VAIO® Software Experience: VAIO® Startup 17. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
DVD±RW: Yes (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM) Assistant which may require a subscription or other service fee.

CD Read: 24x max. Click to Disc Editor - Import, Edit, Burn

Computer Interface: For this product,there are a multitude of varying
DVD Read: 8x max. VAIO® Movie Story - Simple Movie Creation software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not
DVD-RAM Write: 5x max. VAIO® MusicBox - Music by Mood manufactured to work with any specific software, and Sony does not and
VAIO® Media plus - Multimedia Streaming cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the
DVD-R DL Write: 6x max. performance of this product with any particular software packages
Software and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned here.
DVD-RAM Read: 5x max. *Please access VAIO® Help and Support from Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this
your PC for a complete list of software product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you
Expansion Slots applications and trials.
may choose to connect to it. While Sony representatives or Sony
authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick Anti-Virus & Recovery Software: Microsoft® recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this
Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® Windows Live™ OneCare™ Trial Version5 disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular
functionality instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony computer are subject
One ExpressCard® /34 slot Service and Warranty Information to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to
retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are
One Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media subject to change without notice.
slot Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may
telephone assistance, available 24/712 . be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or
Online and Email Support: Support available recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Audio Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
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Sound System: Dolby Sound Room® Audio
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty11 . in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, XBRITE-
ECO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, MOTION EYE, Handycam and Memory Stick
Display See actual warranty for details. Duo, MagicGate are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other
countries. Intel, Centrino and Core are trademarks of the Intel
Screen Size: 16.4"6 Environmental Information Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft and Windows
Vista are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
Resolution: 1600 x 900 RoHS®: Compliant and in other countries. Bluetooth is a regestered trademark of SIG, Inc. All
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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Graphics
Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Dimensions
Accelerator 4500MHD with Intel® Clear Video Weight: 6.4 lbs7 (with standard capacity battery)
Technology
Measurements: 15.1"(W) x 1.14 - 1.46"(H) x
Total Available Graphics Memory: 1750MB
10.3"(D)7,8
(max.)10
Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM45 Express Chipset

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