Sony VAIO VGN-AR610E User manual

VGN-AR610E
VAIO® AR Digital Studio ® Notebook PC
MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE
The VAIO ® AR notebook combines the convenience and portability of a
notebook with the power and performance of a desktop.
Featuring a full - sized keyboard, stunning 17" widescreen display and
NVIDA ® GeForce ® Go 8400M GT graphics card.
HDMI ™connector provides single - cable HD connectivity to a compatible
HDTV or A/V receiver.
Media management software suite provides the tools needed to manage
music, movies and photos.
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Centrino ® Duo processor technology and super - powerful Intel ®
Core™2 Duo processor T7100 (1.8 GHz )
Roomy 200GB hard drive and 2GB RAM.
Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Home Premium is easy - to - use and delivers new
security and entertainment features.
SUPERIOR TECHNOLOGIES
802.11n offers a massive boost in speed and considerably more range
than 802.11a/b/g .
Built - in 1.3 megapixel camera and microphone let you participate in video
chats and conferencing
Enjoy brilliant colors and stunning clarity while conserving power with
XBRITE - ECO™LCD technology.
The VAIO® AR notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with a
spacious 17” widescreen display featuring XBRITE-ECO LCD
technology and a built -in 1.3 megapixel camera and microphone for
video chatting with family and friends . Backed by Intel ® Centrino ®
Duo processor technology and Intel Core™2 Duo processor, this
super - powerful notebook is the ultimate desktop replacement.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 11/20/2007
VGN-AR610E
VAIO® AR Digital Studio ® Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Desktop Replacement
Action Buttons: S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume, Mute,
Eject, Play/Pause/Stop, Wireless LAN On/Off, FF
and Rewind
Hardware
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE®
camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T7100
Speed: 1.8GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz
L2 Cache: 2MB Advanced Smart Cache
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo processor
technology
Memory
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Installed: 2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 667MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity: 200GB
Speed: 4200rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
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: 24x max.
DVD ± RW: Yes
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD- RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD- R DL Write: 4x max.
DVD- RAM Read: 5x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Supports optional
Memory Stick® and Memory Stick DUO™
media with MagicGate® functionality and
Secure Digital Media (SD)
One PCMCIA -Type II/Type I card slot with
CardBus support
One ExpressCard ® /54 Slot
Audio
Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™-Audio
Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology: WXGA+
Screen Size: 17"
Resolution: 1440x900
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ® 8400M GT Graphics
Processing Unit
Video RAM: 256MB Dedicated Video Memory
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Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1
Headphone Jack: 1
i.LINK ® Interface: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE
1394)
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
S- Video Output(s): 1
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC- In: 1
S/PDIF Output(s): 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ -45)
Ethernet Speed: 10Base-T/100Base- TX/1000Base - T
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem with
(RJ -11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS9/B)
Estimated Battery Life: TBD hours with standard
battery
Power Requirements: 150W=10%
Software
Operating System: Windows Vista® Home
Premium
Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial -New
Users Only
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/
60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home
and Student 2007
Sony® Original Software: Click to DVD® -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
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty . See
actual warranty for details.
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
Dimensions
Weight: 8.1 lbs. with standard battery
Measurements: 16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS9/B)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPL9A/B)
Additional AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP- AMB1)
Notebook Roller Case (VGP- AMB6)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case
(VGP-AMC2)
USB Laser Mouse (VGP -UMS55/B)
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Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP - WMS50A)
All-in-one 2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP-SP100)
USB Floppy Drive (VGP- UFD1)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242725218
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansonebillionbytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionofharddisk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requiresacompatible802.11naccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternet services, which may require a fee.
4.DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5.SupportsMemoryStickPRO™ high - capacitymediatestedupto1GB.
Doesnot support MagicGate ® functionality.
6.i.LINKisatrademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
7.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patterns,battery and environmental conditions.
8. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9.See actual limited warranty for details. Fora copy of Sony ’ swarranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC),orwriteto Sony Electronics,12451Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
10.Aportionofthesystem memory over 3GB availabletotheoperating
system.
11.Forcertainthirdpartysoftwareapplications,Sonyprovidesfirstlevel
PhoneSupport.Additionaltelephonesupportmaybeavailablefrom
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
12.Broadbandconnectionisrequiredalongwiththirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription feeand other service fees.
13.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyouuse
thesoftware.Youcanactivate the software byInternet:Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrialperiod,youmust convert totheperpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
14.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryreferstothenewWindowsVista
classificationofgraphicsmemory, which is the total of Dedicated
VideoMemory,SystemVideomemory and SharedSystemMemory.
SharedSystemMemoryvairesdependingontheoperatingcondition
andsystemmemorysize.
15. non - metricmeasureis approximate and may vary.
ComputerInterface:Thecomputerindustrylacksstandards,and
therefore,there are a multitude ofvarying software packages and add - on
hardwareoptions.Thispersonalcomputerisnot manufactured to
operateanyspecific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any
warrantyorrepresentationwithrespect to the performanceofthis
productwith any particular software packages and/or non - Sony add - on
hardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedinthisdocument.Sony
herebydisclaimsanyrepresentationsor warranty that thisproductis
compatiblewithanycombinationofproductsyoumaychooseto
connect.WhileSonyrepresentativesor Sony authorized dealersmaybe
abletoassistyouandmaymakerecommendations,theyareNOT
authorizedtovaryorwaive this disclaimer. Purchasersmustdetermine
forthemselvesthesuitabilityandcompatibilityofthehardwareand
softwarein each and every particular instance. Software titlespre -
installedontheSonyNotebookComputeraresubjecttochangewithout
notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre - installedsoftwaremay
notbeidenticaltoretail versions or have all documentation. This product
meetsthestandardsoftheInternational Energy Star Programforenergy
efficiency.Featuresand specifications are subject to change without
notice.Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury. Disposal of these materials
mayberegulateddue to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyourlocalauthoritiesorthe
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2007SonyElectronicsInc.Allrights reserved. Reproduction inwholeor
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE - ECO,
i.LINK,SoundReality,MemoryStick, Memory StickDUO,MagicGate,
LocationFree,MOTIONEYEand,Clickto DVD are trademarksofSony.
Microsoft,WindowsandWindowsVistaaretrademarksofMicrosoft
CorporationintheU.S.and/orothercountries.IntelCentrinoandCore
aretrademarksorregisteredtrademarksof Intel Corporation. HDMIisa
trademarkofHDMILicensingLLC.All other trademarks aretrademarksof
theirrespectiveowners.
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