Sony VAIO VGN-AR230G User manual

VGN-AR230G
VAIO® ARDigitalStudio ™ NotebookPC
ThePremierEntertainmentNotebookPC.
SUMPTUOUS DESIGN
From the moment you take it out of its box, you’ll notice the VAIO®AR Digital Studio™
Notebook is more than just a device, it’s a showpiece. First of all, it’s gorgeous. With its black
exterior and sleek profile, interfaces and ports that are easily accessible yet stylishly and
discreetly integrated; this beauty is the ultimate in portable entertainment performance.
MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE
With Microsoft®Windows®XP Media Center Edition 2005, you can view your movies and
photos with stunning clarity and brilliant, true-to-life color. NVIDIA®GeForce®Go 7400
graphics and GDDR3 memory deliver advanced graphics performance for immersive game play.
You’re also ready to capture and edit 1080i HD camcorder content. A built in camera and
microphone means it’s conference and VoIP ready . Multimedia shortcut keys at your
fingertips make it easy to control your entertainment. It’s the ultimate notebook PC for the
A/V enthusiast.
FEATURING A STUNNING AND EXCEPTIONAL WIDESCREEN DISPLAY.
The VAIO®AR Digital Studio™Notebook features a stunning 17" WXGA+ (1440x900) widescreen
display with Sony’s original XBRITE™LCD technology. It delivers deep blacks and bright
whites, true-to-life color, and razor-sharp detail. And with a glare filter and anti- reflective
coating to minimize reflection, you’ll experience a beautifully clear image. It’s the ideal way to
view DVDs and play games.
MESSAGING.
Stylish design.
Intel ®Centrino®Duo mobile technology using Intel®Core™2Duo processor delivers
outstanding dual-core mobile performance.
Enjoy outstanding video quality on a 17 ” widescreen WXGA+(1440x900)display featuring
XBRITE™technology.
Microsoft®Windows®XP Media Center Edition 2005 operating system.
HDMI ™connector provides convenient single-cable HD connectivity to your compatible HDTV
or A/V receiver.
DVD ±R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive for enhanced storage and multimedia capabilities.
NVIDIA ®GeForce®Go 7400 graphics with 64MB of dedicated GDDR3 memory and
TurboCache™supporting up to 256MB.
The VAIO®AR230G Notebook is a “ Windows Vista™Premium Ready ” PC.
TheluxuriouslydesignedVAIO®ARDigitalStudio™ notebookPCisthe
ultimateperformer.Witha 17 ” WXGA+(1440x900)display , HDMI™
output,Microsoft® Windows ®XPMediaCenterEdition2005,
NVIDIA®GeForce®Go7400graphicsand Intel® Core ™ 2Duo
performance,youwillexperienceentertainmentand gaming like
neverbefore.TheVAIO®ARNotebookisa “ WindowsVista™ Premium
Ready ” PC.
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LastUpdated:11/02/2006
VGN-AR230G
VAIO® ARDigitalStudio ™ NotebookPC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: DesktopReplacement
ActionButtons: S1,S2, AVMode, Volume,Mute, Eject,
Play/Pause/Stop,Wireless LANOn/Off, FFand Rewind
PointingDevice: Electro - Statictouchpad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,86keyswith2.5mmstrokeand19.05mmpitch
Camera: Built - incameraandmicrophone
Processor
Type: Intel ® Core ™ 2Duo ProcessorT5600
Speed: 1.83GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 667MHz
L2Cache: 2MB
Technology:Intel ® Centrino ® DuoMobileTechnology
Memory
Type: DDR2SDRAM
Installed: 1GB(512MBx2)PC2 -4200
Maximum: 2GB
Speed: 533MHZ
HardDrive
Capacity: 200GB
Speed: 4200rpm
Interface: SerialATA
OpticalDrive#1
DVD+RDL Write: 4xmax.
DVD+RWrite: 8xmax.
DVD+RWWrite: 8xmax.
DVD-RWrite: 8xmax.
DVD-RWWrite: 6xmax.
CD -RWrite: 24xmax.
CD -RWWrite: 16xmax.
DVD±RW:Yes
CDRead: 24xmax.
DVDRead: 8xmax.
DVD-RAMWrite: 5xmax.
DVD-RDL Write: 4xmax.
DVD-RAMRead: 5xmax.
ExpansionSlots
MultimediaCardReader: SupportsoptionalMemoryStick ® and
MemoryStickDUO ™ media withMagicGate ® functionalityand
SecureDigitalMedia(SD)
OnePCMCIA - TypeII/Type IcardslotwithCardBussupport
OneExpressCard ™ / 54Slot
Audio
SoundSystem: Sony ® SoundReality ™ - AudioEnhancer
Display
ScreenorDisplayTechnology: WXGA+
ScreenSize: 17"
Resolution:1440x900
XBRITE™LCDTechnology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVDIA ® GeForce ® Go7400
VideoRAM: 64MB+TurboCache ™ supportingupto256MB
Technology:NVIDIA ® TurboCache ™
Chipset:Intel ® 945PM
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Interface: VGAoutw/SmartDisplaySensor,HDMIoutandS - Video
out
InputsandOutputs
EthernetPort: 1
HDMI ™ConnectionOutput(s): 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
i.LINK ® Interface: 1(4pin)i.LINK ® connector(IEEE1394)
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
PortReplicatorConnector(s): 1
S -VideoOutput(s): 1
USBPort(s): 3(2.0compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
S/PDIFOutput(s): 1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
EthernetSpeed: 10Base -T/100Base- TX
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90Modemwith(RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel ® PRO/Wireless3945ABGNetworkConnection
(802.11a/b/g)
Power
BatteryType: StandardBattery(VGP - BPS2B)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 2- 3hours withstandardbattery
PowerRequirements: 150W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: Microsoft ® Windows ® XPMediaCenterEdition
2005withUpdateRollup2
InternetServices: AOLOnline ™ 180-DayTrial(NewUsersOnly)
Anti- VirusandRecoverySoftware: Norton ® InternetSecurity60 -
DayTrial
TrendMicro ™ Anti - Spyware30 -DayTrial
Iolo ® SystemMechanic30-DayTrial
VAIO ® RecoveryWizard
VAIO ® Update
VAIO ® SupportCentral
VAIO ® SecurityCenter
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft ® Works8.5
60- DayTrialVersionofMicrosoft ® OfficeTrial
60- DayTrialVersionofMicrosoftDigitalImageStarterEdition
2006
InterVideo ® WinDVD ®
Roxio ® DigitalMediaSE
IntuitQuicken ® 2006NewUserEdition(PreviousQuickenusers
mayrequireadditionalupgrade)
DISCoverMyGames
Sony ® OriginalSoftware: Clickto DVD ® - DVDCreation
SonicStageMasteringStudio ™ - AudioMasteringand
Remastering
SonicStage ® -DigitalMusic
DVgate ™ Plus- DigitalVideo
VAIOMedia ™ - NetworkFile Sharing
ImageConverter - PSP ™ Transfer
60- MinuteTrialVersionofWheelofFortune ®
60- MinuteTrialVersionofJeopardy ®
60- MinuteTrial oftheDaVinciCodeandBewitchedGames
ServiceandWarrantyInformation
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll- freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7
LimitedWarrantyandOnsiteService: 1YearLimitedWarranty
withOnsiteService
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailablefrom
http://www.esupport.sony.com
Dimensions
Weight: 8.4lbs. (weightisapproximateandmayvary)
Measurements: 16.4"(W)x1.32"(H)x11.8"(D)
SuppliedAccessories
StandardLithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS2B)
ACAdapter(VGP - AC19V15)
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PowerCord
OptionalAccessories
Multi- FunctionDockingStation(VGP - PRFE1)
UniversalCarrying Case(VGP - AMB1)
DVDR DL/DVD ±RWDriveBay (VGP - DRWBX1)
CD - RWDrive BayUnit(VGP - CRWBX1)
80GB HDDDriveBayUnit(VGP - UHBX08A)
Color: Black
UPCCode: 027242707139
1.GHz denotesmicroprocessor internalclockspeed; otherfactors may
affectapplication performance.CPU speedwillbe reducedunder
certainoperating conditions.
2.GB meansone billionbyteswhen referringto harddrivecapacity.
Accessiblecapacity mayvary. Aportionof harddisk spaceisreservedas
arecovery partition.
3.Requires compatiblewireless LANaccesspoint. Internetconnection may
requirefees.
4.DVD Media/Formatsare notuniversallycompatible.
5.Supports MemoryStick PRO™high - capacitymedia testedup to1GB.
Doesnot supportMagicGate®functionality.
6.i.LINK isa trademarkofSony usedonly todesignatethataproduct
containsan IEEE1394 connector.Allproducts withan i.LINKconnector
maynot communicatewith eachother.
7.Actual batterylife mayvarybased onproduct settings,usagepatterns
andenvironmental conditions.
8.Viewable areameasured diagonally.
9.When available,Sony willprovideOnsite Servicein fulfillmentofitslimited
warrantyobligations. Anysuch servicesaresubject tothe termsand
conditionsof thelimited warranty.Seeactual LimitedWarranty for
details.Onsite Servicewill beprovidedvia third - partytechnician tobe
dispatchedas neededfollowing phone - basedtroubleshooting. Some
repairsmay beaccomplished withselfrepair kits.Onsite Servicemaynot
beavailable inall locations.
10.NVIDIA®TurboCache™technologycombines thesize andbandwidthof
videomemory anddynamically availablesystemmemory foroptimal
systemperformance.
11.For certainthird partysoftwareapplications, Sonyprovides firstlevel
PhoneSupport. Additionaltelephone supportmaybe availablefrom
theapplicable 3rdparty vendor.Availabilityand schedulefor anysuch
supportis determinedby theapplicablesoftware vendor.
12.Broadband connectionis requiredalongwith thirdparty serviceswhich
mayrequire asubscription feeandother servicefees.
13.The Microsoft®Office2003 60 - DayTrial softwareis intendedfor
evaluationpurposes only.This trialsoftwareis installedon yoursystem
andyou mustactivate thesoftwarebefore youcan useit.Product
activationprocedures willbe detailedduringinitial launchof the
software;activation requiresInternet access.Thissoftware hasan
expirationdate of60 daysfromdate offirst use,atwhichtimethe
softwarewill operateunder reduced - functionalitymode, limitingend -
useoptions andoperations.
14.The MicrosoftDigital ImageStarterEdition 200660 - DayTrial software
includedwith thiscomputer systemisintended forevaluation purposes
only.The softwarehas beenpartiallyinstalled andyou mustcomplete
installationof thesoftware beforeyoucan useit. Thissoftwarehasan
expirationdate of60 daysfromdate offirst use,atwhichtimethe
softwarewill operateunder reduced - functionalitymode, limitingend -
useroptions andoperations.
ComputerInterface: Thecomputer industrylacksstandards, andtherefore,
thereare amultitude ofvaryingsoftware packagesand add - onhardware
options.This personalcomputer isnotmanufactured tooperate any
specificsoftware, andSony doesnotand cannotmake anywarrantyor
representationwith respectto theperformanceof thisproduct withany
particularsoftware packagesand/or non - Sonyadd - onhardware options
exceptthose mentionedin thisdocument.Sony herebydisclaims any
representationsor warrantythat thisproductis compatiblewith any
combinationof productsyou maychooseto connect.While Sony
representativesor Sonyauthorized dealersmaybe ableto assistyouand
maymake recommendations,they areNOTauthorized tovary orwaivethis
disclaimer.Purchasers mustdetermine forthemselvesthe suitabilityand
compatibilityof thehardware andsoftwarein eachand everyparticular
instance.Software titlespre - installedon theSony NotebookComputerare
subjectto changewithout notice.Simulatedgraphic shownon display.Pre -
installedsoftware maynot beidenticalto retailversions orhaveall
documentation.This productmeets thestandardsof theInternational
EnergyStar Programfor energyefficiency.Features andspecifications
aresubject tochange withoutnotice.Non - metricweights and
measurementsare approximate.
©2006Sony ElectronicsInc. Allrightsreserved. Reproductionin wholeorin
partwithout writtenpermission isprohibited.Sony, Sonylogo, i.LINK,
XBRITE,Memory Stick,SonicStage, SonicStageMastering Studio,Memory
StickPRO, MemoryStick PRODuo,MagicGate, Clickto DVD,DVgatePlus,VAIO
Media,like.no.other, VAIOlogo andVAIOare trademarksof Sony.Inteland
Centrinoare registeredtrademarks, andCoreis atrademark ofIntel
Corporation.Microsoft andWindows areregisteredtrademarks and
WindowsVista isa trademarkofMicrosoft Corporation.All other
trademarksare trademarksof theirrespectiveowners.
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