Sony VAIO VGN-AR690U User manual

VGN-AR690U
VAIO Digital Studio ® Notebook PC
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 easy- to -use and delivers new
security and entertainment features.
EXPERIENCE BLU -RAY DISC™TECHNOLOGY
With Blu - ray Disc capabilities, you can enjoy stunning HD video in
crystal- clear full 1080 HD resolution or record 25 -50GB of video, pictures
or data to a single Blu-ray Disc media, that’s five times the capacity of
standard DVDs.
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™ connection 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.
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- HiColor ™ LCD technology.
The VAIO® AR690 notebook is a 1080 HD multimedia
powerhouse with Blu-ray Disc™technology, DVR capabilities
and a 17 ” widescreen display with XBRITE-HiColor™LCD
technology. Watch Blu-ray Disc™movies in stunning HD
clarity, record 25 -50GB of content to a single Blu-ray Disc™
media and even watch, record and manage cable TV
content .
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Last Updated: 12/26/2007
VGN-AR690U
VAIO 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 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.
BD-R Read: 2x max
BD-R Write: 2x max
BD-RE Write: 2x max
BD-ROM Read: 2x max
BD-RE Read: 2x max
BD-R DL Read: 1.6x max
BD-R DL Write: 1x max
DVD -RAM Read: 5x max.
Blu-Ray Disc™Support: Yes (BD -R/-RE/-ROM/ DVD+-
RW/+-R DL/RAM Drive)
BD-RE DL Read: 1.6x max
BD-RE DL Write: 1x 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: WUXGA
Screen Size: 17"
Resolution: 1920x1200
XBRITE- HiColor ™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA ® GeForce® 8600M GT Graphics
Processing Unit
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Video RAM: 1023MB Total Available Graphics
TV Tuner: Yes -ATI TV Wonder™Digital Cable Tuner
(NTSC and ATSC Support)
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)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Bluetooth®
Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS9A/B)
Estimated Battery Life: 1.5 to 3.5 hours with standard
battery
Power Requirements: 150W=10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine 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 details.
Telephone Support: 1 year toll -free technical telephone
assistance, available 24/7
See actual warranty for details.
Online and Email Support: Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight: 8.4 lbs. with standard battery
Measurements: 16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
ATI TV Wonder™Digital Cable Tuner
Remote Control/IR Receiver
Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP- BPS9A/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)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50A)
All - in -one 2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP- SP100)
USB Floppy Drive (VGP -UFD1)
Color: Glossy Piano Black
UPC Code: 027242725188
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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,SystemVideomemoryandShared
SystemMemory.SharedSystemMemory varies dependingonthe
operatingcondition and system
memorysize.
15.Aswithotheropticalmediadevices,circumstancesmaylimit
compatibilityorpreventBlu - rayDisc™ mediaplayback.VAIO
computersmaynotsupportmovieplaybackonpackagedmedia
recordedin AVC or VC1 formats at high bitrates.
16.Aportionofthesystem memory over 3GB availabletotheoperating
system.
17.The digital TV tuner supportsa CableCARD ™removablesecurity
module.Contactyourcableoperator to receiveaCableCARD
compatiblewithyouroperator ’ snetwork(additionalchargesmay
apply). Not all functions that are available when using a set - topbox
providedbyyourcableoperatorwillbesupportedbyCableCARD
(e.g., video - on - demand and pay - per - viewfunctionalitymay notbe
supported).PremiumHDTVprogrammingrequiresadditional
subscription fee.
18.Video recording to Blu - rayDisc™ mediaisdoneinMPEG2andAVC
formats.
19.Non - metricmeasuresare 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 -
HiColor,i.LINK,SoundReality,Memory Stick PRO,MemoryStick,
MemoryStickDuo,MagicGate,MOTION EYE, LocationFree, andClickto
DVDaretrademarksofSony.Microsoft,WindowsandWindowsVistaare
trademarksofMicrosoftCorporationintheU.S.andothercountries.Intel
CentrinoandCorearetrademarksofIntelCorporationintheU.Sand
othercountries.HDMIisatrademarkofHDMILicensingLLC.Bluetoothisa
trademarkofBluetoothSIG,Inc.All other trademarks aretrademarksof
theirrespectiveowners.
PrintedinU.S.A.08/07.