Sony VAIO VGN-AR770 CTO User manual

VGN-AR770 CTO
VAIO® AR Configure -to-Order Notebook
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The Premiere Entertainment Notebook PC.
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Screaming - fast Intel ® Centrino ® Duo processor technology and super - powerful next -
generation Intel ® Core™2 Duo processors (with up to 6MB L2 Cache) available.
Choose from Genuine Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Ultimate, Home Premium or Business
to provide an array of advanced technologies.
Choose from dual hard disk drives ranging from 240GB to 640GB and system memory
options between 2GB, 3GB and 4GB RAM.
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.
MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE
Spacious 17 ” widescreen display and full - sized keyboard.
NVIDIA ® GeForce ® Go graphics card with 512MB dedicated video memory, 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 .
With NTSC and ATSC TV tuners and CableCARD™ support, you can watch analog and
digital TV and record premium and cable subscription - based HD content directly to the
hard drive for on - demand viewing (Configurable feature).
The VAIO ® AR notebook is a 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 technology. Backed by your choice of Intel ® Core™ 2
Duo processor, this screaming - fast, super - powerful notebook is the ultimate
desktop replacement.
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Last Updated: 12/20/2007
VGN-AR770 CTO
VAIO® AR Configure -to-Order Notebook
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 - in1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE ® camera and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™ 2DuoProcessorT9500(Configuration1),
Intel®Core™ 2DuoProcessorT9300(Configuration2),
Intel®Core™ 2DuoProcessorT8300(Configuration3),
Intel®Core™2DuoProcessorT8100 (Configuration 4)or
Intel®Core™ 2Duo Processor T7250 (Configuration 5)
Speed: 2.60GHz (Configuration 1), 2.50GHz (Configuration 2), 2.40GHz
(Configuration 3), 2.10GHz (Configuration4) or 2GHz (Configuration
5)
FrontSideBusSpeed: 800MHz
L2Cache: 6MB(Configurations 1 - 2),3MB (Configurations 3 - 4)or2MB
(Configuration 5)
Technology: Intel®Centrino® Duoprocessor technology
Memory
Type: DDR2SDRAM
Installed: 4GB (2GBx2)PC2 - 5300,3GB(2GBx1+1GBx1)PC2 - 5300and
2GB(1GBx2)PC2 - 5300
Maximum:4GB
Speed: 667MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity: 640GB (320GBx2)(Configuration 1), 600GB (300GBx2)
(Configuration2), 500GB (250GBx2)(Configuration 3), 400GB
(200GBx2)(Configuration 4), 400GB (200GBx2)(Configuration 5),
320GB (160GBx2)(Configuration 6) or 240GB (120GBx2)
(Configuration 7)
Speed: 5400rpm(Configurations 1, 3, 5 - 7)
4200rpm(Configuration 2)
7200rpm(Configuration 4)
Interface: SerialATA
Technology: RAIDTechnology
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: 8x 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
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 ® functionality
OneSecureDigital (SD)MediaSlot
OnePCMCIA - TypeII/Type I card slotwith CardBus support
One ExpressCard ®/54Slot
Audio
SoundSystem: Sony®SoundReality™ - AudioEnhancer
Display
ScreenorDisplayTechnology: WUXGAorWXGA+
ScreenSize: 17"
Resolution: 1920x1200WUXGAor1440x900WXGA+
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XBRITE - HiColor ™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ®8600MGTGPU with TotalAvailable
GraphicsMemoryof1279MB(max.) if2GBSystem Memoryis
selected.
NVIDIA® GeForce ® 8600MGTGPUwithTotalAvailableGraphics
Memoryof1791MB(max.) if3GBor4GB System Memory is
selected.
VideoRAM: 512MBDedicatedVideoRAM
Chipset: MobileIntel ®PM965ExpressChipset
Interface: VGAoutw/SmartDisplay Sensor, HDMI out and S - Video out
TVTuner: Optional - ATITV Wonder ™ DigitalCableTunerwithNTSCand
ATSCSupport (Only available with Windows Vista ®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: ClicktoDisc™ - DVDCreation
LocationFreePlayer ®Software
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
SecurityandAnti - VirusSoftware: Norton360™All - In - OneSecurity60 - day
Trial
Service and Warranty Information
LimitedWarranty: 1YearLimitedWarranty
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight: 8.4 lbs. (withstandardbattery)
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 (only if TV Tuner is selected)
RF Cable (only with TV Tuner is selected)
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)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP - BMS33/B)
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NotebookBackpack (VGP - AMB2)
SecondaryATI TV Tuner (VGP - ANK1)
LocationFree ™ BaseStation (LF - V30)
Color: BlackMagnesium(WithWXGA+ Display), Glossy Piano Black(With
WUXGADisplay)
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed willbe reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeans one billion bytes when referring toharddrive 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 that a 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.Whenavailable, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment ofits
limitedwarrantyobligations.Anysuchservicesaresubjecttothe
termsandconditionsofthelimitedwarranty.SeeactualLimited
Warrantyfordetails.OnsiteService will be provided via third - party
technician to be dispatched as needed following phone - based
troubleshooting.Somerepairsmay be accomplished with self repair
kits.Onsite Service may not be available in all locations.
10.Useofthis Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as
notall Bluetooth devices are compatible.
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 subscription fee and other service fees.
13.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonlyfor 60 days after you first use it. Youwill not be able to use
thesoftwareifyou do not activate it as described the firsttimeyouuse
thesoftware.Youcanactivate the software by Internet: Internet
servicechargesmay apply. If you want to keep usingthesoftware
afterthe60 - daytrialperiod,you must convert to theperpetual
version.Youcanconvertonline by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
14.Total Available Graphics Memory refersto the new Windows Vista ®
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 formats at high bit 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 tuner supports a CableCARD ™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 multitude of varying softwarepackages and add - on
hardwareoptions.This personal computer is not manufactured to
operateany specific software, and Sony doesnot and cannot make any
warrantyorrepresentationwithrespect to the performance of this
productwith any particular software packages and/or non - 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 particular instance. Software titles 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 to change 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.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission isprohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE -
HiColor,SoundReality,Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo,MagicGate,
LocationFreePlayer,LocationFree,ClicktoDisc and i.LINK are trademarks
ofSony. Blu - rayDiscisatrademark.Microsoftand Windows Vista are
trademarksofMicrosoftCorporationin the U.S. and other countries. Intel,
CentrinoandCoreare trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and
othercountries.HDMIisatrademarkof HDMI Licensing LLC. CableCARD
isatrademarkof Cable Television Laboratories, Inc. All other trademarks
aretrademarksoftheirrespective owners.
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