VGN-CR309E/RC VAIO® CR Notebook PC

POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Cutting-edge performance with Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor T2330
(1.6GHz8 )

Roomy 200GB9 hard drive and 2GB RAM.

Windows Vista® Home Premium is easy-to-use and delivers new security

and entertainment features.

PORTABLE ENTERTAINMENT
Perfectly portable with a 14.1” display2 , thin-and-light chassis and2 to 4.5
hours of battery life6 , plus a neoprene case to protect from scratches,
spills and dings.

Instant mode & A/V controls provide on-demand access to your

entertainment without booting-up.

CD/DVD burner4 provides easy backup of data, photos, music and videos.

Pulsing LED ground effects emanate and glow from beneath.

SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGIES
802.11n offers a massive boost in speed and considerably more range
than 802.11a/b/g3 .

Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera and microphone let you
participate in video chats and conferencing5 .

Enjoy brilliant colors and stunning clarity while conserving power with
XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology.

Step out and be seen with the portable, powerful and colorful VAIO® CR
notebook, a 14.1” 2 notebook with XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology. This thin-
and-light mobile masterpiece features an array of entertainment and
design extras, including a built-in web cam, AV controls, powerful, cutting-
edge technologies and a comfortable, easy-to-clean keyboard.

-ECO
VGN-CR309E/RC VAIO® CR Notebook PC

Specifications Graphics AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V19)

Processor: Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Power Cable
General Accelerator X3100 with Intel® Clear Video Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case
Technology (VGP-AMC5)
Computer Type: Notebook Total Available Graphics Memory: 358MB
Type of Use: Portable (max.)11 Optional Accessories
Action Buttons: Play/Pause, Stop, FF, and Rewind, Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
AV Mode, Mute, Volume-+, Capture and Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
Interface: VGA and S-Video Out with Smart BPS9A/S)
Display off
Display Sensor Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)
Inputs and Outputs
Hardware USB Mobile Mouse in Red (VGP-UMS20/RI)
Headphone Jack: 1 100GB9 Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys
Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2mm stroke and
Modem Jack: 1 (VGP-UHDM10/B)
19.05mm pitch
Microphone Input: 1 USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)
Camera: Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE®
camera and microphone S-Video Output(s): 1 Slip Case with VAIO Smart Protection®
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant) technology in Red (VGP-CKC2/R)
Processor VGA Output(s): 1 Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP3/H)
Type: Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core processor T2330 DC-In: 1 Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-AML2)
Speed: 1.60GHz8 i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector
(IEEE 1394)7 Color: Sangria
Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz
Ethernet Connection (s): 1 UPC Code: 027242244788
L2 Cache: 1MB

Memory Networking/Modem
1. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45) 2. Viewable area measured diagonally.
Type: DDR2 3. Requires 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may
Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX require Internet services, which may require a fee.
Installed: 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300 4. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
Modem Type: Integrated V92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
Maximum: 4GB10 5. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
11) which may require a subscription or other service fee.
Speed: 533MHz Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN 6. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage patterns,
battery and environmental conditions.
Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)3 7. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
Hard Drive contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK
connector may not communicate with each other.
Capacity: 200GB9 Power 8. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
Speed: 5400rpm Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion certain operating conditions.
Battery (VGP-BPS9/S) 9. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Interface: Serial ATA Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is
Estimated Battery Life: 2.0-4.0 hours6 Standard reserved as a recovery partition.
Optical Drive #1 Battery 10. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system.
3.0-7.0 hours6 Large Battery 11. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista®
DVD+R DL Write: 4x max classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated
DVD+R Write: 8x max Power Requirements: 86W+10% Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory.
Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition
DVD+RW Write: 8x max and system memory size.
Software 12. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’s warranty,
DVD-R Write: 8x max please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972
DVD-RW Write: 6x max Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows (888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway
Vista® Home Premium Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
CD-R Write: 24x max 13. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from
CD-RW Write: 16x max Users Only the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
DVD±RW: Yes4 (DVD±R DL/DVD±RW/DVD-RAM) Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
14. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 - This trial software will
CD Read: 24x max 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use
DVD Read: 8x max and Student 200714 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
DVD-RAM Write: 5x max Sony® Original Software: Click to Disc™ , service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software
after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual
DVD-R DL Write: 4x max LocationFree Player® Software version. You can convert online by following the conversion
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
DVD-RAM Read: 5x max your PC for a complete list of software
applications and trials. Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and
Expansion Slots Security and Anti-Virus Software: Norton 360™ All-
therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on
hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured to
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick In-One Security 60-day Trial operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any
warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this
Duo™ media slot with MagicGate® product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on
functionality Service and Warranty Information hardware options except those mentioned in this document. Sony
One ExpressCard® /34 Slot hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is
One Secure Digital Media (SD™ memory card) Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical compatible with any combination of products you may choose to

Slot telephone assistance, available 24/713 connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be
able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT
Online and Email Support: Support available authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine
for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and
Audio from http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Limited Warranty12 . installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without
Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-installed software may
Enhancer See actual warranty for details. 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
Display Dimensions notice.
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may
Screen Size: 14.1" 2 Weight: 5.49 Ibs.1 (with standard battery) be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or

Resolution: 1280 x 800 Measurements: 13.2"(W) x 1.25-1.67"(H) x 9.8"(D)1 recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
© 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
Technology: WXGA LCD in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO,
Supplied Accessories Sound Reality, MOTION EYE, VAIO Smart Protection, Memory Stick Duo,
MagicGate, LocationFree Player, i.LINK and Click to Disc are trademarks
Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (VGP- of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks or
BPS9/S) registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and/or other
countries. Intel Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
and/or other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
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