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VGN-AR710E/B
VAIO® AR Digital Studio ® Notebook PC
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Pentium ® Dual - Core processor technology T2330 (1.60GHz ).
Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Home Premium is easy - to - use and delivers new
security and entertainment features.
Roomy 200GB hard drive and 2GB RAM.
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
NVIDIA ® GeForce ® Go 8400M GT graphics card.
HDMI ™connector 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 - ECO™LCD technology.
The VAIO ® AR notebook has 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 Intel ®
Pentium ® Dual - Core processor technology, this notebook will be your
ultimate desktop replacement.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 01/09/2008
VGN-AR710E/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: 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 ± R DL/DVD ± RW/RAM)
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: 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
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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
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)
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™-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
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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)
USB Floppy Drive (VGP- UFD1)
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242734111
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 - 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).
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inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE - ECO,
i.LINK,SoundReality,MemoryStick, Memory StickDuo,MagicGate,
LocationFreePlayer,MOTIONEYEand,Click to Disc aretrademarksof
Sony.MicrosoftandWindowsVistaaretrademarksofMicrosoft
CorporationintheU.S.andothercountries.IntelandPentiumare
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