Sony Laptop BX540 BTO User Manual

VGN-BX540B BTO Series  
VAIO® BX Series Notebook PC  
ADAPTIVEPLUS™ TECHNOLOGIES FOR YOUR BUSINESS.  
AdaptivePlus™ technologies combine flexibilty, mobility, security and communications that are designed to  
help businesses compete, produce, and grow, giving businesses the necessary tools for success.  
FLEXIBILITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS.  
The VAIO® BX Series Notebook features the unique and powerful Multi-Function Bay, enabling simple  
swapping out of powerful peripherals such as a DVD RW Double Layer Bay Unit5, CD-RW/DVD-ROM  
Drive Bay Unit, 80GB9 HDD Bay Unit (5400rpm SATA), Weight Saver Bay Unit, and an HDD Adapter  
Bay Unit. Each of these optional peripherals is compatible with all three size configurations of the BX  
Series Notebook, making efficient resource allocation across your team a logical and natural part of your  
technology management.  
MOBILITY AND COMMUNICATION FOR YOUR BUSINESS.  
The VAIO® BX Series Notebooks are designed with mobility in mind. Integrated Bluetooth® technology3  
and optional Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology means all BX Series Notebooks feature integrated  
802.11b/g wireless LAN2, and efficient power and application management, which provide extended  
battery life6 when you’re on the go. VAIO® BX Series Notebooks also offer communication technology  
to keep you wirelessly connected, networked and conferenced in. With Gigabit Ethernet, optional  
Bluetooth® headset, and an optional built-in camera for real-time video conferencing (video conferencing  
software needs to be obtained separately)16, you can communicate in whatever style makes you the most  
productive.  
The VGN-BX540B offers integrated Wireless Wide Area Network (WAN)17 for access to the Cingular  
Wireless National EDGE Network using SmartWi™ technology. Sonys SmartWi™ technology (the  
mergence of wireless WAN17, wireless LAN2 and Bluetooth®3 technologies) enables seamless, automatic  
toggling between connectivity modes.  
The Sony VAIO BX Series Notebook has been tested in accordance with criteria set by Cisco and is  
compatible with Ciscos Aironet 1200AG Series Access Point platform and Ciscos Access Control Server  
v3.3.14  
SECURITY FOR YOUR BUSINESS.  
Security is a top priority with the VAIO® BX Series Notebook. All BX Series Notebooks feature an  
integrated biometrics fingerprint sensor, delivering personal security and the IT cost-savings and  
convenience of not having to remember your passwords. The Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip is  
compliant with TCG v1.1b, enabling companies to set the level of security on a specific client/user basis.  
Data can be encrypted over the local network, within the system, and over the Internet, giving you the  
ability with a single platform to dial in the specific level of client security required.  
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Flexibility, mobility, security, superior communications functionality and VAIO Care full-service  
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support. The VAIO BX Series Notebook makes productivity truly scalable, enabling you to  
empower your business with Sony technology. With your choice of screen sizes featuring  
XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology, swappable optional peripherals, leading-edge security  
components, and powerful communication options, the BX Notebook enables businesses to  
better manage resources, equip employees, and maximize value.  
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VGN-BX540B BTO Series  
VAIO® BX Series Notebook PC  
Standard Software  
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GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may affect application performance.  
CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions.  
Operating System  
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional with Service Pack 2  
Requires 802.11b or 802.11g compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet  
services, which may require a fee.  
Supplied Software  
Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.  
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Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation (DVD+R Double Layer/DVD RW5 only)  
InterVideo WinDVD  
Non-metric weights and measures are approximate with standard battery and weight saver.  
DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.  
Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage and configuration options selected.  
Roxio® DigitalMedia SE (DVD+R Double Layer/DVD RW5 only)  
Microsoft® Works® 8.0  
Supports Memory Stick® and Memory Stick Duo™ without adaptor.  
Microsoft® Office Small Business Edition (60-Day Trial)15  
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.  
GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary.  
Viewable area measured diagonally.  
For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level Phone support. Additional  
telephone support may be available from the applicable third party vendor. Availability and schedule  
for any such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.  
ATI Mobility Radeon XYZ model with 128MB Dedicated Memory; with HyperMemory™ supporting  
up to 256MB dynamically shared RAM video memory.  
When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any  
such services are subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited  
Warranty for details. Onsite Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as  
needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair  
kits. Onsite Service may not be available in all locations.  
Sony VAIO® Professional BX Series has tested compatible with the Cisco Aironet Access Point 1200  
Series and the Cisco Access Control Server v3.3. Cisco Compatible signifies that Sony’s product has  
undergone interoperability testing by Sony, together with Cisco and a third-party test house, based on  
testing criteria set by Cisco. Sony is solely responsible for the support and warranty of its product.  
Cisco makes no warranties, express or implied, with respect to Sony’s product or its interoperation  
with the listed Cisco product and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a  
particular use, or against infringement.  
The Microsoft Office 2003 60-day trial software is intended for evaluation purposes only. This trial  
software is installed on your system and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product  
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the software; activation requires Internet  
access. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the  
software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations.  
A broadband connection is required along with third party services which may require a subscription  
fee and other service fees.  
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Anti-Virus and Recovery Software  
Norton® Internet Security 2005 90-Day Introductory Subscription  
VAIO Help and Support  
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VAIO Support Central  
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Service and Warranty  
Limited Warranty  
1 Year Limited Warranty13 with Onsite Service  
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Telephone Support  
1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, 24-hours, 7-days-a-week11  
1-888-476-6972  
Online and Email Support  
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price plans, service terms and conditions, and coverage map. Call 1-888-739-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 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.  
© 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written  
permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, “like.no.other,” AdaptivePlus, Click to DVD, SonicStage, DVgate Plus,  
i.Link, MOTION EYE, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, VAIO Media, SmartWi and  
XBRITE are trademarks of Sony. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and Centrino is a trademark  
of Intel Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Cisco,  
Cisco Systems, the Cisco Systems logo, and the Cisco Square Bridge logo are registered trademarks or  
trademarks of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. The Bluetooth  
word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other trademarks  
are trademarks of their respective owners.  
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Printed 09/05  

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