Sony VAIO VGN-AR670 User manual

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VGN-AR670 Configure-to-Order Series
VAIO® AR Digital Studio ® Notebook PC
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The Premiere Entertainment Notebook PC.
EXCEPTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES
Blu - ray Disc™support lets you playback HD Blu - ray Disc movies in stunning
clarity (Configurable Feature).
Blu - ray Disc™optical drive lets you record 25 - 50GB of data to a single Blu -
ray Disc media (Configurable Feature).
Stunning XBRITE - HiColor™LCD technology delivers dazzling colors and
stunning picture clarity (Configurable Feature).
XBRITE - ECO™LCD technology delivers razor - sharp details and bold colors
while conserving battery life (Configurable Feature).
MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE
Spacious 17”widescreen display and full - sized keyboard.
NVIDIA ® GeForce ® Go 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.
Built - in 1.3 megapixel camera and microphone let you participate in video
chats and conferencing .
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Screaming - fast Intel ® Centrino ® Duo processor technology and super -
powerful Intel ® Core™2 Duo processor.
Choose from Windows Vista ® Ultimate, Home Premium or Business to
provide an array of advanced technologies.
The VAIO® AR notebook is a full 1080 HD multimedia
powerhouse with configurable features like Blu-ray™Disc
and TV Tuner, which let you watch high definition Blu-ray™
Disc media or TV on its 17 ” widescreen display with XBRITE-
HiColor™LCD (configurable feature) technology. Backed by
Intel® Core™2 Duo processor, this screaming-fast, super-
powerful notebook is the ultimate desktop replacement.
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Last Updated: 11/20/2007
VGN-AR670 Configure-to-Order Series
VAIO® AR Digital Studio ® Notebook PC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: DesktopReplacement
ActionButtons: S1,S2,AVMode,Volume,Mute,Eject,Play/Pause/Stop,
Wireless LAN On/Off, FF and Rewind
Hardware
PointingDevice: Electro - Statictouch pad
Keyboard: QWERTY,86keyswith2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built - in camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™ 2DuoProcessorT7800(Configuration1),
Intel®Core™ 2DuoProcessorT7700(Configuration2),
Intel®Core™ 2DuoProcessorT7500(Configuration3),
Intel®Core™2DuoProcessorT7250 (Configuration 4)or
Intel®Core™ 2Duo Processor T7100 (Configuration 5)
Speed: 2.60GHz (Configuration 1), 2.40GHz (Configuration 2), 2.20GHz
(Configuration 3), 2GHz (Configuration4) or 1.80GHz (Configuration
5)
FrontSideBusSpeed: 800MHz
L2Cache: 4MB(Configurations 1 - 3),
2MB(Configurations 4 - 5)
Technology: Intel®Centrino® Duoprocessor technology
Memory
Type: DDR2SDRAM
Installed: 4GB(2GBx2)PC2 - 5300,2GB(1GBx2)PC2 - 5300,
1GB(1GBx1)PC2 - 5300or1GB(512MBx2)PC2 - 5300
Maximum:4GB
Speed: 667MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity: 600GB (300GBx2)(Configuration 1), 500GB (250GBx2)
(Configuration2), 400GB (200GBx2)(Configuration 3), 400GB
(200GBx2)(Configuration 4), 320GB (160GBx2)(Configuration 5),
240GB (120GBx2)(Configuration 6), 300GB (Configuration7),
250GB (Configuration8), 200GB (Configuration 9), 200GB
(Configuration10), 160GB (Configuration11) or 120GB
(Configuration 12)
Speed: 4200rpm(Configurations 1 - 2,7 - 8)
5400rpm(Configurations 4 - 6,10 - 12)
7200rpm(Configurations 3 and 9)
Interface: SerialATA
Technology: RAID Technology (depending on configuration)
Optical Drive #1
DVD+RDLWrite: 2.4x max.
DVD+RWrite: 8x max.
DVD+RWWrite: 4x max.
DVD - RWrite: 8x max.
DVD - RWWrite: 4x max.
CD - RWrite: 8x max.
CD - RWWrite: 8x max.
DVD± RW: Yes
CDRead: 24x max.
DVDRead: SingleLayer:8xmax.
Double Layer: 6x max.
DVD - RAMWrite: 5x max.
DVD - RDLWrite: 2x max.
BD - RRead: 2xmax. (BD - ROM)
2x max. (Blu - rayDisc™ )
BD - RWrite: 2x max. (Blu - rayDisc™ only)
BD - REWrite: 2x max. (Blu - rayDisc™ only)
BD - ROMRead: 2xmax. (BD - ROM)
2x max. (Blu - rayDisc™ )
BD - RERead: 2xmax. (BD - ROM)
2x max. (Blu - rayDisc™ )
BD - RDLRead: 1.6x max. (BD - ROM)
1.6x max. (Blu - rayDisc™ )
BD - RDLWrite: 1x max. (Blu - rayDisc™ only)
DVD - RAMRead: 5x max.
Blu - RayDisc ™ Support: Optional (CanonlybeconfiguredwithselectPC
hardware options)
BD - REDL Read: 1.6x max. (BD - ROM)
1.6x max. (Blu - rayDisc™ )
BD - REDLWrite: 1x max. (Blu - rayDisc™ only)
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: SupportsoptionalMemoryStick® and
MemoryStickDuo™ media withMagicGate ® functionalityand
SecureDigital Media(SD)
OnePCMCIA - TypeII/Type I card slotwith CardBussupport
One ExpressCard ™/54Slot
Audio
SoundSystem: Sony®SoundReality™ - AudioEnhancer
Display
ScreenorDisplayTechnology: WUXGAorWXGA+
ScreenSize: 17"
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Resolution: 1920x1200WUXGA(onlyavailable with 8600M GTgraphics)
or1440x900WXGA+(onlyavailable with 8400M GT graphics)
XBRITE - HiColor ™ Technology: Optional(DependentonLCDand Graphics
configuration)
XBRITE - ECO™ Technology: Optional(DependentonLCDand Graphics
configuration)
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ® 8600MGTnotebookgraphicsprocessing
unitorNVIDIA® GeForce ® 8400MGT Graphics Processing Unit
VideoRAM: 511MBTotalAvailableGraphicsMemory (with1GB
memoryoption)or1023MBTotal Available Graphics Memory (with
2GBand above memory option)
Chipset: MobileIntel ®PM965ExpressChipset
Interface: VGAoutw/SmartDisplay Sensor, HDMI out and S - Video out
TVTuner: Optional - ATITV Wonder ™ DigitalCableTunerwithNTSCand
ATSCSupport (Only available with WindowsVista ®HomePremiumor
Windows Vista ®Ultimate.
Inputs and Outputs
EthernetPort: 1
HDMI™ ConnectionOutput(s): 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
i.LINK ® Interface: 1 (4pin) i.LINK ®connector(IEEE1394)
MemoryStick® MediaSlot: 1
ModemJack: 1
SecureDigitalSlot: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
S - VideoOutput(s): 1
USBPort(s): 3(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
ExpressCard ™ Slot: /54x1
S/PDIFOutput(s): 1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
EthernetSpeed: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90 Modem with (RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless4965AGN NetworkConnection
(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedBluetooth® Technology
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS9A/B)or
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL9)
EstimatedBatteryLife: TBDhours (StandardBattery)
TBDhours (LargeCapacityBattery)
PowerRequirements: 150W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: Microsoft® Windows Vista ®HomePremium,Windows
Vista ® Business or Windows Vista ®Ultimate
InternetServices: AOL®90 - DayRisk FreeTrial - NewUsersOnly
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® Office Homeand Student 2007 (with WindowsVista ®
HomePremium and Windows Vista ®Ultimate)orSmall Business2007
(withWindows Vista ® Business)
Sony® OriginalSoftware: ClicktoDVD® - DVDCreation, LocationFree ®
PlayerSoftware
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
SecurityandAnti - VirusSoftware: Norton360™All - In - OneSecurity60 - day
Trial
Service and Warranty Information
LimitedWarranty: 1YearLimitedWarranty .See actualwarrantyfor
details.
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight: 8.4 lbs. (weightis approximate and may vary)
Measurements: 16.4"(W)x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardLithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS9A/B)orLargeCapacityLithium -
ionBattery(VGP - BPL9)
ACAdapter(VGP - AC19V15)
PowerCord
Remoteand IR Receiver (onlywithTVTuner equipped models)
RF Cable (only with TV Tuner equipped models)
Optional ATI TV Wonder ™ DigitalCable Tuner
Optional Accessories
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL9)
AdditionalStandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS9A/B)
AdditionalAC Adapter (VGP - AC19V15)
USBFloppyDrive(VGP - UFD1)
UniversalCarrying Case (VGP - AMB1A)
NeopreneNotebook and AC Adapter Case(VGP - AMC2)
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WirelessPresentationMouse(VGP - WMS50A)
Color: GlossyPiano Black or Black Magnesium
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed willbe reducedunder
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeans one billion bytes when referring tohard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymay vary. A portion of hard disk spaceis
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.RequirescompatiblewirelessLAN access point. Internet connection
mayrequire fees.
4.DVD Media/Formats are not universallycompatible.
5.SupportsMemoryStickPRO™ high - capacitymediatestedupto1GB.
Doesnot support MagicGate ® functionality.
6.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlyto designate thata product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
7.Actualbatterylife may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns,battery and environmental conditions.
8. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9.See actual limited warranty fordetails.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.Useofthis Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as
notall Bluetooth devices arecompatible.
11.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
PhoneSupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
12.Broadbandconnectionis required along with third party services
whichmay require a subscriptionfeeandother service fees.
13.Thistrialsoftwarewillworkonlyfor60daysafteryoufirst use it. You will
notbe able to use the softwareif youdo not activateit asdescribed
thefirsttimeyouusethesoftware. You can activate the software by
Internet:Internetservicechargesmay apply. If you want to keep
usingthe software after the 60 - daytrialperiod, you mustconvertto
theperpetualversion.You can convert online by following the
conversioninstructionspresentedduringsetup and paying the
required fees.
14.Total Available Graphics Memory refersto thenew WindowsVista ®
classificationof graphics memory, which is the totalof Dedicated
VideoMemory,SystemVideo memory and Shared SystemMemory.
SharedSystemMemoryvairesdependingontheoperatingcondition
andsystemmemorysize.
15.Aswithotheropticalmediadevices,circumstancesmaylimit
compatibilityorpreventBlu - rayDisc™ mediaplayback.VAIO
computersmaynotsupportmovie playback on packaged media
recordedin AVC or VC1 formatsat highbit rates.
16.Video recording to Blu - rayDisc™ mediais done in MP2format only.
17.Aportionofthesystemmemory over 3GB available to the operating
system.
18.Non - metricweightsandmeasuremay vary.
19.The digital TV tunersupportsaCableCARD ™removablesecurity
module.Contactyourcable operator to receive aCableCARD
compatiblewithyouroperator ’ snetwork(additionalchargesmay
apply). Not all functions that are available when using a set - topbox
providedbyyourcableoperatorwill be supported by CableCARD
(e.g., video - on - demand and pay - per - viewfunctionalitymaynotbe
supported).PremiumHDprogrammingrequiresadditional
subscription fee.
ComputerInterface:Thecomputerindustrylacks standards, and
therefore,there are a multitudeofvaryingsoftware packages and add - on
hardwareoptions.This personal computer is not manufactured to
operateany specific software, and Sony doesnot andcannot makeany
warrantyorrepresentationwithrespect to the performance of this
productwith any particular softwarepackages and/ornon - Sony add - on
hardwareoptionsexceptthosementioned in this document. Sony
herebydisclaimsanyrepresentationsor warranty that this product is
compatiblewithanycombination of products you may choose to
connect.WhileSonyrepresentativesor Sony authorized dealers may be
abletoassistyouand may make recommendations, they are NOT
authorizedtovaryorwaive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine
forthemselvesthesuitabilityand compatibility of the hardware and
softwarein each and every particularinstance. Softwaretitles pre -
installedontheSonyNotebookComputeraresubjectto change without
notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre - installedsoftware may
notbeidentical to retail versions or have alldocumentation. This product
meetsthestandardsofthe International Energy Star Program for energy
efficiency.Features and specifications are subject tochange without
notice.
Lampinthisproduct contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may
beregulateddue to environmental considerations. For disposalor
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyourlocalauthoritiesorthe
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2007SonyElectronicsInc.Allrights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission isprohibited. Sony, VAIO,XBRITE -
HiColor,XBRITE - ECO,SoundReality,Memory Stick, Memory StickDuo,
MagicGate,LocationFree,Clickto DVD and i.LINK are trademarks of
Sony.Blu - rayDiscisatrademark. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista
aretrademarksofMicrosoftCorporationin the U.S. and other countries.
Intel,CentrinoandCoreare trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
andothercountries. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
CableCARDisatrademark of Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. All other
trademarksaretrademarksoftheir respective owners.
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