Sony VAIO VGN-AR605E User manual

VGN-AR605E
VAIO® ARDigitalStudio ™ NotebookPC
MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE
TheVAIO ® ARnotebookcombinestheconvenienceand portability ofa
notebookwith the powerandperformance of adesktop.
Featuringa full-sized keyboard,stunning17" widescreen display and
NVIDA ® GeForce ® Go8400M GT graphicscard.
HDMI™connectorprovides single-cable HDconnectivityto acompatible
HDTVor A/V receiver.
Mediamanagement software suiteprovidesthe tools neededtomanage
music,movies and photos.
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Centrino ® Duoprocessor technology andsuper-powerfulIntel ®
Core™2Duo processor T7100(1.8GHz )
Roomy160GB hard drive and1GBRAM.
Microsoft ® WindowsVista ® HomePremium is easy-to-useanddelivers new
securityand entertainment features.
SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGIES
802.11noffers a massiveboostin speed andconsiderablymore range than
802.11a/b/g .
Built-in1.3 MOTION EYE ® megapixelcamera andmicrophonelet you
participatein video chatsandconferencing
StunningXBRITE-ECO™LCD technology
TheVAIO® ARnotebook is amultimediapowerhousewithaspacious
17 ” widescreendisplay featuringXBRITE- ECOLCD technologyanda
built -in1.3megapixelcameraandmicrophoneforvideochattingwith
familyandfriends .Backed byIntel® Centrino ® Duoprocessor
technologyand IntelCore™ 2Duoprocessor,thissuper - powerful
notebookis theultimatedesktopreplacement.
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LastUpdated:08/28/2007
VGN-AR605E
VAIO® ARDigitalStudio ™ NotebookPC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: DesktopReplacement
ActionButtons: S1,S2,AVMode,Volume,Mute,Eject,
Play/Pause/Stop,WirelessLANOn/Off,FFand
Rewind
Hardware
PointingDevice: Electro-Statictouchpad
Keyboard:QWERTY,86keyswith2.5mmstrokeand
19.05mmpitch
Camera:Built-in1.3megapixelMOTIONEYE®camera
andmicrophone
Processor
Type:Intel®Core ™ 2DuoProcessorT7100
Speed:1.8GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 800MHz
L2Cache: 2MBAdvancedSmartCache
Technology:Intel®Centrino®Duoprocessor
technology
Memory
Type:DDR2SDRAM
Installed:1GB(1GBx1)PC2-5300
Maximum:4GB
Speed:667MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity:160GB
Speed:5400rpm
Interface:SerialATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+RDLWrite: 4xmax.
DVD+RWrite: 8xmax.
DVD+RWWrite: 8xmax.
DVD-RWrite: 8xmax.
DVD-RWWrite: 6xmax.
CD-RWrite: 24xmax.
CD-RWWrite: 24xmax.
DVD ± RW:Yes
CDRead: 24xmax.
DVDRead: 8xmax.
DVD-RAMWrite: 5xmax.
DVD-RDLWrite: 4xmax.
DVD-RAMRead: 5xmax.
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCardReader: SupportsoptionalMemory
Stick®andMemoryStickDuo ™ media with
MagicGate®functionalityandSecureDigitalMedia
(SD)
OnePCMCIA-TypeII/TypeIcardslotwithCardBus
support
OneExpressCard®/54Slot
Audio
SoundSystem: Sony®SoundReality ™ -Audio
Enhancer
Display
ScreenorDisplayTechnology: WXGA+
ScreenSize: 17"
Resolution:1440x900
XBRITE-ECO™Technology:Yes
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Graphics
Processor:NVIDIA®GeForce®8400MGTGraphics
ProcessingUnit
VideoRAM: 256MBDedicatedVideoMemory
Inputs and Outputs
EthernetPort: 1
HDMI™ConnectionOutput(s): 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
i.LINK®Interface:1(4pin)i.LINK®connector(IEEE
1394)
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
S-VideoOutput(s): 1
USBPort(s): 3(2.0compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC- In: 1
S/PDIFOutput(s): 1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: FastEthernet(RJ-45)
EthernetSpeed: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base- T
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90Modemwith(RJ-11)
WirelessLAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless4965AGNNetwork
Connection(802.11a/b/g/n)
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacityBattery(VGP-
BPS9A/B)
EstimatedBatteryLife: TBDhours withstandard
battery
PowerRequirements: 150W=10%
Software
OperatingSystem: Microsoft®WindowsVista®Home
Premium
InternetServices: AOL®90-DayRiskFreeTrial -New
UsersOnly
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/60-
DayTrialVersionofMicrosoft®OfficeHomeand
Student2007
Sony®OriginalSoftware: ClicktoDVD®-DVD
Creation,LocationFree®Playersoftware
*PleaseaccessVAIO®HelpandSupportfromyour
PCforacompletelistofsoftwareapplicationsand
trials.
SecurityandAnti-VirusSoftware: Norton360 ™ All-In-
OneSecurity60-dayTrial
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll-freetechnical
telephoneassistance,available24/7
LimitedWarrantyandOnsiteService: 1YearLimited
WarrantywithOnsiteService
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailablefrom
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight:8.1lbs.withstandardbattery
Measurements:16.4"(W)x1.32"(H)x11.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardLithium-ionBattery(VGP-BPS9/B)
ACAdapter(VGP-AC19V15)
PowerCord
Optional Accessories
AdditionalStandardCapacityBattery(VGP-BPL9A/B)
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AdditionalACAdapter(VGP-AC19V15)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP-BPL9)
UniversalCarryingCase(VGP-AMB1)
NotebookRollerCase(VGP-AMB6)
NeopreneNotebookandACAdapterCase(VGP-AMC2)
USBLaserMouse(VGP-UMS55/B)
WirelessPresentationMouse(VGP-WMS50A)
All-in-one2.1ChannelSpeaker(VGP-SP100)
USBFloppyDrive(VGP-UFD1)
Color:Black
UPCCode: 027242728998
1.GHz denotes microprocessor internalclock speed; otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speedwill be reducedunder
certainoperating conditions.
2.GB means one billionbytes when referringtohard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacity may vary. Aportion of harddiskspace is reservedas
arecovery partition.
3.Requires a compatible 802.11naccess point. Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternet services, which mayrequire a fee.
4.DVD Media/Formats are notuniversally compatible.
5.Supports Memory Stick PRO™high - capacitymedia tested up to8GB.
6.i.LINK is a trademarkof Sony used onlyto designate thataproduct
containsan IEEE 1394 connector.All products withani.LINK connector
maynot communicate with eachother.
7.Actual battery life mayvary based onproductsettings, usage patterns,
batteryand environmental conditions.
8.Viewable area measured diagonally.
9.When available, Sony willprovide Onsite Serviceinfulfillment of itslimited
warrantyobligations. Any such servicesare subject totheterms and
conditionsof the limited warranty.See actual LimitedWarrantyfor
details.Onsite Service will beprovided via third - partytechnician to be
dispatchedas needed following phone - basedtroubleshooting. Some
repairsmay be accomplished withself repair kits.OnsiteService may not
beavailable in all locations.
10.A portion of thesystem memory over3GBavailable to theoperating
system.
11.For certain third partysoftware applications, Sonyprovidesfirst level
PhoneSupport. Additional telephone supportmay be availablefrom
theapplicable 3rd party vendor.Availability and scheduleforany such
supportis determined by theapplicable software vendor.
12.Broadband connection is requiredalong with thirdpartyservices which
mayrequire a subscription feeand other service fees.
13.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft®Office2007 - This trial softwarewill
workonly for 60 daysafter you first useit. You willnotbe able touse
thesoftware if you donot activate it asdescribed the firsttimeyou use
thesoftware. You can activatethe software byInternet:Internet
servicecharges may apply. Ifyou want tokeepusing the software
afterthe 60 - daytrial period, you mustconvert to theperpetualversion.
Youcan convert online byfollowing the conversioninstructions
presentedduring setup and payingthe required fees.
14.Total Available Graphics Memoryrefers to thenewWindows Vista
classificationof graphics memory, whichis the totalofDedicated Video
Memory,System Video memory andShared System Memory.Shared
SystemMemory vaires depending onthe operating conditionand
systemmemory size.
15.non - metricmeasures are approximate andmay vary.
ComputerInterface: The computer industrylacks standards, andtherefore,
thereare a multitude ofvarying software packages andadd - onhardware
options.This personal computer isnot manufactured tooperateany
specificsoftware, and Sony doesnot and cannotmakeany warranty or
representationwith respect to theperformance of thisproductwith any
particularsoftware packages and/or non - Sonyadd - onhardware options
exceptthose mentioned in thisdocument. Sony herebydisclaimsany
representationsor warranty that thisproduct is compatiblewithany
combinationof products you maychoose to connect.WhileSony
representativesor Sony authorized dealersmay be abletoassist you and
maymake recommendations, they areNOT authorized tovaryor waive this
disclaimer.Purchasers must determine forthemselves the suitabilityand
compatibilityof the hardware andsoftware in eachandevery particular
instance.Software titles pre - installedon the SonyNotebookComputer are
subjectto change without notice.Simulated graphic shown ondisplay. Pre -
installedsoftware may not beidentical to retailversionsor have all
documentation.This product meets thestandards of theInternational
EnergyStar Program for energyefficiency. Features andspecifications
aresubject to change withoutnotice. Lamp inthisproduct contains
mercury.Disposal of these materialsmay be regulateddueto
environmentalconsiderations. For disposal orrecycling information, please
contactyour local authorities orthe Electronic IndustriesAlliance
(www.eiae.org).
©2007 Sony Electronics Inc.All rights reserved.Reproductionin whole orin
partwithout written permission isprohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE - ECO, i.LINK,
SoundReality, Memory Stick, MemoryStick DUO, MagicGate,LocationFree
and,Click to DVD aretrademarks of Sony.Microsoft,Windows and Windows
Vistaare trademarks of MicrosoftCorporation. Intel CentrinoandCore are
trademarksof Intel Corporation inthe U.S andothercountries. HDMI isa
trademarkof HDMI Licensing LLC.All other trademarksaretrademarks of
theirrespective owners.
Printedin U.S.A. 08/07.