Sony VGN-AR705E/B User manual

VGN-AR705E/B
VAIO® AR Digital Studio ® Notebook PC
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Experience the performance of the Intel ® Dual - Core™T2330 (1.60GHz )
processor with 2GB of pre - installed system memory.
The VAIO ® FZ comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ® Windows Vista ®
Home Premium.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work
and play quicker anywhere within your office or home using next -
generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy
160GB (5400RPM) hard drive.
STUNNING GRAPHICS
Watch your favorite movies and shows in stunning quality on the 17"
WXGA+ LCD widescreen display.
With XBRITE - ECO™LCD technology see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true -
to - life color and razor sharp detail from almost any angle.
CONTEMPORARY FUNCTIONAL DESIGN
A convenient HDMI™slot allows for easy, one - wire output of both audio
and HD video content to your compatible HDTV without compromising the
high - quality digital signal (HDMI™cable sold separately).
Three USB ports, ExpressCard ® and Memory Stick PRO™media slots are
conveniently located on the front and sides of the FZ notebook for easy,
straightforward accessibility.
Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at home or on - the - go
with real - time video conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE ®
camera and microphone.
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 mega pixel camera and microphone for video chatting with family and
friends . Backed by an Intel ® Pentium Dual Core™processor, this blazing -
fast, super - powerful notebook is the ultimate desktop replacement.
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Last Updated: 03/07/2008
VGN-AR705E/B
VAIO® AR 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® Pentium® Dual -Core Processor T2330
Speed: 1.60GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 533MHz
L2 Cache: 1MB
Memory
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Installed: 2GB (1GBx2) PC2 - 5300
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 533MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity: 160GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 6x 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 ±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD -RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD -R DL Write: 6x max.
DVD -RAM Read: 5x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Supports optional Memory
Stick® and Memory Stick Duo™media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
One Secure Digital (SD) media slot
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: WXGA+
Screen Size: 17"
Resolution: 1440x900
XBRITE-ECO™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA ® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 1023MB (max.)
Video RAM: 256MB Dedicated Video Memory
Chipset: Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port: 1
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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)
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)
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS9/B)
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: Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home
Premium
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 Disc™ Editor - DVD
Creation
LocationFree Player® Software
*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
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
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)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V15)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS9A/B)
Additional AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V15)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL9)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP- AMB1A)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
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)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242742093
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.
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3.Requiresacompatible802.11naccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternet services, which may require a fee.
4.DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5.SupportsMemoryStickPRO™ high - capacitymediatestedupto1GB.
Doesnot support MagicGate ® functionality.
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),orwritetoSony Electronics, 12451GatewayBoulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
10.Aportionofthesystem memory over 3GB availabletotheoperating
system.
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.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryreferstothenewWindowsVista
classificationofgraphicsmemory, which is the total of Dedicated
VideoMemory,SystemVideomemory and SharedSystemMemory.
SharedSystemMemoryvairesdependingontheoperatingcondition
andsystemmemorysize.
15.Non - metricmeasureis approximate and may vary.
16.RequiresHDTVwithHDMIconnector(soldseparately)andequivalent
display capability. Image quality will 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.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddueto environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyourlocalauthoritiesorthe
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2008SonyElectronicsInc.Allrights reserved. Reproduction inwholeor
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE - ECO,
i.LINK,SoundReality,MemoryStick, Memory StickDuo,MagicGate,
LocationFreePlayer,MOTIONEYEand, Click to DiscEditorare
trademarksofSonyintheU.S.andinothercountries.Microsoftand
WindowsVistaaretrademarksoftheMicrosoftCorporationintheU.S.
andinothercountries.Intel,PentiumandCorearetrademarksofthe
IntelCorporationintheU.S.andinothercountries.HDMIisatrademarkof
HDMILicensingLLC.Allother trademarks are trademarksoftheir
respectiveowners.
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