Sony VGN-SZ740 Specification Guide

Last Updated: 02/04/2008

VGN-SZ740N1

VAIO® SZ Series Notebook PC

 

 

 

 

Specifications

Computer Type: Notebook

 

Type of Use: Ultra Portable

 

Action Buttons: S1, S2 (programmable), Wireless On/Off, 

Stamina/Speed Hybrid Graphics Switch

 

Security: Trusted Platform Module (TPM), TCG Ver.1.2 

compliant 
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor

 

Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad

 

Keyboard: QWERTY (86 keys with 3mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch) 
Available in Black or Silver

 

Type: Intel® Core™  2 Duo Processor T5270

 

Speed: 1.40GHz

 

Front Side Bus Speed: 667MHz

 

L2 Cache: 2MB

 

Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo Processor 

Technology

 

Type: DDR2

 

Installed: 1GB (512MBx2) PC2-5300

 

Maximum: 4GB

 

Speed: 667MHz

 

Capacity: 120GB

 

Speed: 5400rpm

 

Interface: Serial ATA

 

Impact Protection: G-Sensor™  Shock Protection - Hard 

Disk Drive Protection

 

DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.

 

DVD+R Write: 8x max.

 

DVD+RW Write: 8x max.

 

DVD-R Write: 8x max.

 

DVD-RW Write: 6x max.

 

CD-R Write: 24x max.

 

CD-RW Write: 16x max.

 

DVD±RW: Yes (DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM)

 

CD Read: 24x max.

 

DVD Read: 8x max.

 

DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.

 

DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.

 

DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.

 

Multimedia Card Reader: Memory Stick Duo™  with 

MagicGate® functionality 
ExpressCard®/34 Slot: 5-in-1 Memory Card Adaptor 
(VGP-MCA20A) supporting Memory Stick®, Memory 
Stick PRO™ , Secure Digital, xD-Picture Card, and 
MultiMediaCard (MMC) 
PCMCIA (Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus 
support)

 

Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™  - Audio Enhancer

 

Screen Size: 13.3”

 

Resolution: 1280x800

 

Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GS GPU with Total 

Available Graphics Memory of 319MB (max.) and 
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100 with 
Intel® Clear Video Technology with Total Available 
Graphics Memory 251MB (max.)

 

Video RAM: 64MB dedicated video memory

 

Technology: Hybrid Graphics System

 

Chipset: Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset

 

Interface: VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor

 

Ethernet Port: 1

 

Headphone Jack: 1

 

i.LINK® Interface: 1 (4-pin IEEE 1394) interface

 

Modem Jack: 1

 

Microphone Input: 1

 

Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)

 

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USB Port(s): 2 (2.0 compliant)

 

VGA Output(s): 1

 

DC-In: 1

 

Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

 

Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T

 

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

 

Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network 

Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)

 

Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated A2DP Bluetooth® 

Technology

 

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery 

(VGP-BPS9A/B)

 

Estimated Battery Life: 2.5-5.0 hours (Standard Battery) 

4.0-7.5 hours (Large Capacity Battery)

 

Power Requirements: 105W+10%

 

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista® 

Business

 

Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - For new 

users only

 

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day 

Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Small Business 2007

 

Sony® Original Software: Click to Disc™  - DVD Creation 

LocationFree Player® Software 
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your 
PC for a complete list of software applications and 
trials.

 

Security and Anti-Virus Software: Norton 360™  All-In-One 

Security 60-day Trial

 

Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty

 

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

 

Weight: 4.2 lbs Weight will vary depending on 

configuration

 

Measurements: 12.5”(W) x 1.0"-1.5"(H) x 9.3”(D)

 

Standard Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS9A/B)

 

AC adapter (VGP-AC19V25)

 

Memory Card Adapter (VGP-MCA20A)

 

Power Cord

 

Port Replicator (VGP-PRSZ1)

 

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS9A/B)

 

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)

 

Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V21)

 

Privacy Filter (VGP-FL8)

 

Neoprene Notebook & AC Adapter (VGP-AMC1)

 

Protection Case with VAIO Smart Protection® (VGP-

CKSZ1)

 

Slim Carrying Case (VGP-CCB3)

 

USB Portable Speaker (VGP-USP1)

 

Color: Charcoal Black Magnesium Casing

 

UPC Code: 027242732278

 

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, battery and environmental conditions. 

8. 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. 

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. 

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10. 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 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 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual 
version. You can convert online by following the conversion 
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees. 

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

which may require a subscription fee or other service fee. 

13. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista 

classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated 
Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. 
Shared System Memory varies depending on the operating condition 
and system memory size. 

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 capacities up to 8GB. 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. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to 

the operating system. 

16. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary. 
17. Measured at the narrowest point. 
18. Subscription with Sprint® Mobile Broadband high-speed EV-DO 

service required. See www.sony.com/sprint for complete offer details, 
price plans, service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Click 
the Sprint icon on your desktop or call 1-877-275-VAIO (8246) for 
service activation. 

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.   
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).   
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or 
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Sony logo, i.LINK, 
Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO, VAIO logo, 
XBRITE, G-Sensor, Sound Reality, Memory Stick PRO Duo, MagicGate, 
Click to Disc, LocationFree Player and like.no.other are trademarks of 
Sony. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a 
trademark of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Microsoft 
and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in 
the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their 
respective owners.   
Printed in U.S.A. 2/08.