Sony VAIO VGN-AR650U User manual

VGN-AR650U
VAIO® AR Gaming Notebook PC
MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE
Spacious 17”widescreen display and full-sized keyboard.
NVIDIA® GeForce® Go 8400M GT graphics card will power you
through today ’ s graphic-intensive movies and games.
Media management software suite provides the tools needed
to manage music, movies and photos.
HDMI™connector provides single-cable HD connectivity to a
compatible HDTV or A/V receiver
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Intel® Centrino® Duo processor technology and super-
powerful Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T7500 (2.2GHz )
Roomy 320GB hard drive and 2GB RAM.
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate is the most complete
edition of Windows Vista™ , with an array of advanced
technologies.
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® AR650 notebook is a 1080 HD multimedia
gaming powerhouse featuring an NVIDIA® GeForce®
Go 8400M GT graphics card, Intel® Core™2 Duo
processor and stunning XBRITE - ECO™LCD technology.
Whether you’re watching a movie in HD resolution or
powering through the latest game, this desktop
replacement is the ultimate entertainment notebook.
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Last Updated: 12/26/2007
VGN-AR650U
VAIO® AR Gaming 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 T7500
Speed: 2.2GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz
L2 Cache: 4MB 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: 320GB (160GB x2)
Speed: 5400rpm
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: 16x 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 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
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Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ® 8400M GT Graphics
Processing Unit
Video RAM: 256MB Dedicated Video Memory
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: 1.5 to 3.5 hours with
standard battery
Power Requirements: 150W+10%
Software
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Ultimate
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
*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
See actual warranty for details.
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-BPS9A/B)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPL9A/B)
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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)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP - WMS50A)
All-in-one 2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP-SP100)
USB Floppy Drive (VGP- UFD1)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242725225
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 - capacitymedia tested up to 8GB.
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.UseofthisBluetoothenabledproductwithotherdevicesmayvaryas
notall Bluetooth devices are compatible.
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.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryreferstothenewMicrosoft®
Windows Vista ® classificationofgraphicsmemory, which is the total of
DedicatedVideoMemory,System Video memoryandShared
SystemMemory.SharedSystemMemory vaires dependingonthe
operatingcondition and system memory size.
15.Non - metricmeasuresare approximate and may vary.
16.Aportionofthesystem memory over 3GB availabletotheoperating
system.
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 -
HiColor,i.LINK,SoundReality,Memory Stick, MemoryStickDuo,
MagicGate,LocationFreeand,ClicktoDVDaretrademarksofSony.
Microsoft,WindowsandWindowsVistaaretrademarksofMicrosoft
Corporation.IntelCentrinoandCorearetrademarksofIntelCorporation
intheU.Sandother countries. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Allothertrademarksaretrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
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