Sony VAIO VGN-AW290 User manual

VGN-AW290 Configure-to-Order
VAIO® AW Series Notebook
HD Home Theater To Go
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the powerful performance of Intel ® Core™2 Duo processors (T9800 -
P8600) with up to 8GB of system memory and Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor
technology.
The VAIO ® AW notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows Vista ® Ultimate 64 - bit or Home Premium 64 - bit.
Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 9600M
GT graphics card and 512MB of dedicated video RAM.
INSPIRED BY THEATER SCREENS. BORN OUT OF SONY ® HD TECHNOLOGY.
An 18.4" extra - widescreen display and stunning XBRITE - FullHD™ LCD
technology delivers dazzling colors and stunning picture clarity in full 1080p
high definition. Available Adobe ® RGB color compatible display for
accurate on - screen reproductions of digital photos.
A Blu - ray Disc™optical drive lets you playback HD Blu - ray Disc™movies in
crystal - clear resolution. Configure your AW to record 25 - 50GB of data to a
single Blu - ray Disc™media.
Immersing you in sound and bringing your HD Blu - ray Disc™movies to life,
the AW Series notebook includes Dolby Home Theater suround sound
technology.
An HDMI ® output provides single - cable full 1080HD connectivity (audio and
video) to a compatible HDTV (cable sold separately) .
ENDLESS FEATURES
A built - in CompactFlash ® media slot lets you quickly and easily transfer files
between your digital camera and PC.
Take your favorite programming whereveryou take your AW notebook.
With the NTSC / ATSC TV tuners, you can watch and record live TV
including local and over - the - air HD channels.
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth ® technology allows you to wirelessly
connect to useful peripherals and stream CD - quality audio to compatible
devices.
Editing digital video and pictures 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 ® AW notebook is an HD multimedia powerhouse boasting an
18.4 ” extra - widescreen display with XBRITE - FullHD™LCD technology.
Designed to maximize LCD space while minimizing chassis size, this user -
friendly notebook packs a powerful punch with optional Blu - ray Disc™
technology , external NVIDIA ® graphics and next - gen Intel ® Centrino ® 2
processor technology.
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Last Updated: 05/06/2009
VGN-AW290 Configure-to-Order
VAIO® AW Series Notebook
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: DesktopReplacement
ActionButtons: S1,S2,Volume - /+, Mute,Play/Pause, Stop, Eject,
WLAN/Bluetooth® on / off, AV Mode
PointingDevice: Electro - static touch pad
Security:BiometricFingerprintSensor
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,103keys,19.05mm pitch, 2 mm stroke
Camera: Built - in1.3MPMOTIONEYE® cameraandmicrophone with
face - trackingtechnology
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™ 2Duo processor T9800 (Configuration1), Intel ®
Core™ 2Duo processor T9550 (Configuration2), Intel ®Core™2Duo
processorP8700 (Configuration 3) or Intel ®Core™ 2Duoprocessor
P8600(Configuration 4)
Speed: 2.93GHz (Configuration1), 2.66GHz (Configuration 2), 2.53GHz
(Configuration3) or 2.40GHz (Configuration 4)
FrontSideBusSpeed: 1066MHz
L2Cache: 6MB(Configurations 1 - 2)or 3MB (Configurations 3 - 4)
Technology: Intel®Centrino® 2processor technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 8GBPC2 - 6400(4GBx2),6GBPC2 - 6400(4GBx1+2GBx1),4GB
PC2 - 6400(2GBx2),3GBPC2 - 6400(2GBx1+1GBx1)or 2GB PC2 - 6400
(2GBx1)
Maximum:8GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 1TB (500GBx2)(Configuration1), 756GB (128GB SSDx2+
500GBHDD)(Configuration2),640GB(320GBx2)(Configuration3),
400GB(Configuration 4), 320GB (Configuration5)
Speed: 4200rpm(Configurations 1 - 2),7200rpm(Configurations3,5) or
5400rpm(Configuration 4)
Interface: SerialATA
Technology: AvailableRAID 0 Technology
Optical Drive
BD - RDLRead: 2x max (onlywithBD - ROMoption)
BD - RDLWrite: 2x max (onlywithBD - R/ - RE/ - ROMoption)
BD - RRead: 4x max (onlywithBD - ROMoption)
BD - RWrite: 4x max (onlywithBD - R/ - RE/ - ROMoption)
BD - REDL Read: 2x max (onlywithBD - ROMoption)
BD - REDLWrite: 2x max (onlywithBD - R/ - RE/ - ROMoption)
BD - RERead: 2x max (onlywithBD - ROMoption)
BD - REWrite: 2x max (onlywithBD - R/ - RE/ - ROMoption)
BD - ROMRead: 4x max (onlywithBD - ROMoption)
Blu - rayDisc™ Support: Optional - Read Only (BD - ROM)orRead/Write
(BD - R/ - RE/ - ROM)
CDSupport: Read/Write(CD/ - R/ - RW)
DVDSupport: Read/Write(DVD±R/±RW/±RDL/ - RAM)
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: CompactFlash ® media slot
OneMemoryStickPRO™ ( Standard/Duo)media slot with
MagicGate ® functionality
One ExpressCard ®/ 34media slot
OneSecureDigital(SD™memorycard) media slot
Audio
SoundSystem: Intel® HighDefinition Audio with Dolby Digital Live
Speakers(Total): Built - instereo speakers + 2W subwoofer
Display
ScreenSize: 18.4"
Resolution: 1920x1080
Technology: Adobe ®RGBColorCorrection
BackLightTechnology: LED
XBRITE - FullHD ™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ®9600MGTGPU
TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryof 1270MB (with2GBRAM),
1790MB(with3GBRAM)or 2280MB (with 4GB RAM or higher)
VideoRAM: 512MBdedicatedvideoRAM
Chipset: MobileIntel ®PM45ExpressChipset
TVTuner: Yes - NTSC(Internal)/ATSC (External USB Adaptor)
Max.ExternalResolutionvia VGA: 2048x1536
Max.ExternalResolutionvia DVI: 1920x1200
Max.External Display Resolution via HDMI ™ ouput/cable: 1920x1080
Inputs and Outputs
ModemJack: 1
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MicrophoneInput: 1
RFConnectionInput(s): 1
USBPort(s): 3(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
i.LINK ® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK ®connector(IEEE1394)
HeadphoneOutput(s): 1
S/PDIFOutput(s): 1
EthernetConnection(s): 1
HDMI™ Output: 1
Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T (Gigabit)
EthernetSpeed: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90 Modem (RJ - 11)
WirelessLAN: Intel®WiFiLink5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedStereoA2DPBluetooth® Technology
(2.1+EDR)
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS13A/B)or
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL13)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 1.0 - 2.5hours StandardCapacityBattery
1.5 - 3.5hours LargeCapacityBattery
PowerRequirements: 150W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: GenuineMicrosoft ® Windows Vista ®Ultimate64 - bit
orWindows Vista ®HomePremium64 - bit
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeHome and Student 2007
AdobePhotoshop Lightroom (pre - installedonglossypiano black
model,optional on titanium graymodel)
VAIO ® MultimediaSuite: VAIO ®StartupAssistant
Clickto DiscEditor - Import,Edit,Burn
VAIO ®MovieStory - SimpleMovieCreation
VAIO ® MusicBox - Musicby Mood
VAIO ® Mediaplus - MultimediaStreamingSoftware
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
Anti - Virus&RecoverySoftware: Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™
Trial Version
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7 .
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
LimitedWarrantyTerm: 1yearlimitedwarranty .Seeactualwarranty
for details.
Environmental Information
RoHS ® : Compliant
Formore information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Dimensions
Weight: 8.8 lbs (withstandard capacity battery)
Measurements: 17.2"(W)x1.45 - 1.56"(H)x 11.4"(D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS13A/B)orLarge
CapacityBattery(VGP - BPL13)
RemoteControl(2batteries)(RM - MCE30U)
PowerCord
ACAdapter
Optional Accessories
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL13)
AdditionalStandard Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS13A/B)
ACAdapter(VGP - AC19V25)
Bluetooth® Mousewith Mouse Pad (VGP - BMS5P)
USBPortableSpeaker(VGP - USP1)
Color: GlossyPiano Black
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.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccess point. Some functionality may
requireInternetservices.
4.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/prevent Blu - rayDisc™ media
playback.For optimal performance, download all updatesfrom
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
5. Video recording to Blu - rayDisc™ mediaisdoneinMPEG2andAVC
formatsonly.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measures are approximateand mayvary.
8.Measuredatthenarrowest point
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9.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlyto designate thata product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
10.Total Available Graphics Memory refersto thenew WindowsVista ®
classificationof graphics memory, which is the totalof Dedicated
VideoMemory,SystemVideo Memory and Shared SystemMemory.
SharedSystemMemoryvaries depending on theoperating
condition,driversoftwareversionand system memory size.
11.Seeactuallimitedwarranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),orwriteto Sony Electronics, 12451 GatewayBoulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
12.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be availablefrom
theapplicable3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
13.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonlyfor 60 days after you first use it. Youwill not beable to use
thesoftwareifyou do not activate it as described the firsttime you use
thesoftware.Youcanactivate the software by Internet: Internet
servicechargesmay apply. If you want to keep usingthe software
afterthe60 - daytrialperiod,you must convert to theperpetual
version.Youcanconvertonline by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
14.Actualbatterylifemay vary based on product settings, usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
15.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
16. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequality will vary.
17.Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ TrialVersion - Thistrial
softwarewillworkforninety(90)daysafteryou first use it. You will not
beable to use the software ifyou do notactivate itas describedthe
firsttimeyouusethesoftware. You can activate the software by
Internet:Internetservicechargesmay apply. If you want to keep
usingthe software after the 90 - daytrialperiod,youmustbuya
subscription.You can subscribe online by followingthe conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
18.Compatibility and performance ina 64 - bitenvironment mayvary.
Checkwiththemanufacturerof your software or accessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,thereareamultitudeofvarying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions. This product is not
manufacturedtowork with any specific software, andSony does notand
cannotmakeanywarrantyor representation with respect to the
performanceofthisproduct with any particular software packages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedhere.
Sonyherebydisclaimsany representations or warranties thatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoosetoconnectto it. While Sony representatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmay be able to assist you and maymake
recommendations,theyareNOTauthorized to vary or waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermineforthemselvesthesuitabilityand
compatibilityofthehardware and software in each and every particular
instance.Software titles pre - installedontheSonycomputeraresubject
tochangewithoutnotice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to
retailversionsor have all documentation. Features andspecifications 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).
©2008SonyElectronicsInc.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission isprohibited. Sony,i.LINK, VAIO,XBRITE -
FullHD,Sonylogo,VAIO logo, Memory Stick PRO and MagicGate are
trademarksofSony in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel,Centrino and
Corearetrademarksofthe Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other
countries.Microsoft,WindowsLive,OneCare and Windows Vista are
registeredtrademarksoftheMicrosoftCorporation in the U.S. and in
othercountries.Blu - rayDiscisa trademark. Bluetooth and theBluetooth
logoareregisteredtrademarksof SIG, Inc. All other trademarks are
trademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
Printed12/08.