Sony VAIO VGN-AR870NB User manual

VGN-AR870NB
VAIO® AR Series Notebook PC
17”Multimedia Powerhouse
EXTREME PC PERFORMANCE
Experience the performance of the Intel ® Core™2 Duo T8300 processor
(2.40GHz ) with 2GB of pre - installed system memory.
The VAIO ® AR notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows Vista ® Business with Service Pack 1.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work
and play quicker almost anywhere within your office or home using next -
generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
Store your favorite multimedia, important documents and cherished family
photos on the 200GB Serial ATA hard disk drive.
RICH MULTIMEDIA
Watch all of your favorite movies in stunning clarity on the 17”widescreen
display using XBRITE - ECO™technology so you can see deeper blacks,
brighter whites, true - to - life color and razor sharp detail from almost any
angle.
Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 8400M
GT GPU graphics card with 256MB of dedicated video RAM.
An HDMI ™output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single
cable so you can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen
TV without a myriad of extra cables (HDMI™cable sold separately).
ENDLESS FEATURES
Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at the office or on - the - go
with real - time video conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE ®
camera and microphone.
Whether it’s for YouTube™, a company project or for sharing with family
and friends, editing digital video captured by your Sony ® Handycam ® is
quick and easy with VAIO ® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied
template and professional - looking cutaways, cross - fades and soundtrack
syncing are automatically done for you.
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 an Intel ® Core™2 Duo processor, this blazing - fast,
super - powerful notebook is the ultimate desktop replacement.
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Last Updated: 06/18/2008
VGN-AR870NB
VAIO® AR Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Multimedia Powerhouse
Action Buttons: S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume-/+,
Mute, Play/ Pause/ Stop, Eject, Fast Forward,
Rewind, WLAN on/off
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
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 T8300
Speed: 2.40GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz
L2 Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo processor
technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 2GB PC2-5300 (1GBx2)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 667MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 200GB
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: 24x max
DVD ± RW: Yes (DVD ± RW/ ± R DL/RAM Drive)
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: One Memory Stick
Duo™media slot with MagicGate®
functionality
One ExpressCard ® /54 slot
One Secure Digital (SD™memory card) media
slot
One PCMCIA -Type II/Type I card slot with
CardBus support
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size: 17.0"
Resolution: 1440 x 900
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Technology: WXGA+
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ® 8400M GT GPU with
Total Available Graphics Memory of 1023MB
(max.)
Video RAM: 256MB dedicated video RAM
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Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
Interface: HDMI™, S-Video and VGA out with
Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
HDMI™ Connection Output(s): 1
Headphone Jack: 1
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
i.LINK ® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector
(IEEE 1394)
S/PDIF Output(s): 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base- TX/1000Base -
T
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ -45)
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS9B)
Estimated Battery Life: 1.5- 2.5 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
2.0- 4.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 150W + 10%
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft ® Windows
Vista® Business with SP1
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 Small
Business 2007
Security and Anti -Virus Software: Microsoft®
Windows Live™ OneCare ™Trial Version
The VAIO ® Software Experience: Click to Disc™
Editor -DVD Creation
VAIO® Movie Story -Movie Creation
VAIO® MusicBox -Playlist Creation
VAIO® Media plus -Multimedia Server
Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from
your PC for a complete list of software
applications and trials.
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
Environmental Information
RoHS® : Compliant
For more information:
www.sony.com/vaioeco
Dimensions
Weight: 8.3 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)
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AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V15)
Power Cable
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS9A/B)
USB Optical Mouse(VGP-UMS20/B)
All-in-one 2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP-SP100)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys
(VGP-UHDM10/B)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case
(VGP-AMC2)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP- AMB1A)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242745810
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.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternet services, which may require a fee.
4.BroadbandInternetservicerequiredalongwiththirdpartyservices
whichmay require a subscription or other service fee.
5.DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
8.Measuredatthenarrowestpoint
9.i.LINKisatrademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
10.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new WindowsVista ®
classificationofgraphicsmemory, which is the total of Dedicated
VideoMemory,SystemVideoMemoryandShared System Memory.
SharedSystemMemory varies depending on the operating condition
andsystemmemorysize.
11.Actualbatterylifewillvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patterns,batteryand environmental conditions. Battery life will be
shorterwith models equipped with Instant Modefeatures.
12.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)or write toSonyElectronics,12451 Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
13.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
suchsupport is determined by the aplicable software vendor.
14.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudontactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyouuse
thesoftware. You can activatethesoftwareby Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, you mustconvertto the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15.Aportion of the system memoryover3GBmay not be available to
theoperatingsystem.
16. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequalitywill vary.
17.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
ComputerInterface: For this productthereareamultitude of varying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmake any warranty orrepresentationwithrespect to the
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementioned here.
Sonyhereby disclaims any representationsorwarranties that this
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoose to connect toit.WhileSonyrepresentatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmaybeabletoassist you and may make
recommendations,they are NOT authorizedtovaryor waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmust determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandeveryparticular
instance.Softwaretitles pre - installedonthe Sony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddueto environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyour local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2008Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproductionin whole or
inpartwithoutwrittenpermissionisprohibited.Sony,VAIO,theVAIOlogo,
XBRITE - ECO,Handycam, Memory StickDuo,MagicGate,MOTION EYE,
i.LINKandClicktoDiscaretrademarksofSonyintheU.S.andinother
countries.Microsoft,Windows,WindowsLive,OneCare and Windows Vista
aretrademarksoftheMicrosoftCorporation in the U.S. and in other
countries.IntelandCentrinoareregisteredtrademarksandCoreisa
trademarkoftheIntelCorporationintheU.S.andinother countries.
HDMI™isa trademark of HDMILicensingLLC.Allother trademarks are
trademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
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