Sony VGN-AR720E - VAIO - Core 2 Duo GHz User manual

VGN-AR720E/B
VAIO® AR Digital Studio ® Notebook PC
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Centrino ® Duo processor technology and super - powerful Intel ®
Core™2 Duo processor T7250 (2GHz ).
Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Home Premium operating system is easy - to - use
and delivers new security and entertainment features.
Roomy 320GB hard drive and 2GB RAM.
MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE
Blu - ray Disc™ROM (BD - ROM) drive on select models lets you play back
Blu - ray Disc™HD movies in stunning clarity.
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 is a multimedia powerhouse with a spacious 17 ”
widescreen display featuring XBRITE - ECO™LCD technology, a Blu - ray
Disc™ROM (BD - ROM) for watching Blu - ray Disc™movies and a built - in 1.3
megapixel camera and microphone for video chatting with family and
friends . Backed by Intel ® Centrino ® Duo processor technology and Intel
Core™2 Duo processor, this super - powerful notebook is the ultimate
desktop replacement.
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Last Updated: 01/09/2008
VGN-AR720E/B
VAIO® AR Digital Studio ® Notebook PC
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™2DuoProcessorT7250
Speed: 2GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 800MHz
L2Cache: 2MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino® Duoprocessor technology
Memory
Type: DDR2SDRAM
Installed: 2GB(1GBx2)PC2 - 5300
Maximum:4GB
Speed: 667MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB (160GBx2)
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: SerialATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+RDLWrite: 4x max.
DVD+RWrite: 8x max.
DVD+RWWrite: 8x max.
DVD - RWrite: 8x max.
DVD - RWWrite: 6x max.
CD - RWrite: 24x max.
CD - RWWrite: 16x max.
DVD± RW: Yes
CDRead: 24x max.
DVDRead: 8x max.
DVD - RAMWrite: 5x max.
DVD - RDLWrite: 4x max.
BD - RRead: 2x max.
BD - ROMRead: 2x max.
BD - RERead: 2x max.
BD - RDLRead: 1.6x max.
DVD - RAMRead: 5x max.
Blu - RayDisc ™ Support: Yes (BD - ROM/DVD±RDL/±RW/ - RAM)
BD - REDL Read: 1.6x max.
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: SupportsMemoryStick®andMemoryStick
Duo™ media slot withMagicGate ® functionality
OneSecureDigital (SD)mediaslot
OnePCMCIA - TypeII/Type I card slotwith CardBus support
One ExpressCard ®/54Slot
Audio
SoundSystem: Sony®SoundReality™ - AudioEnhancer
Display
ScreenorDisplayTechnology: WXGA+
ScreenSize: 17"
Resolution: 1440x900
XBRITE - ECO™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ®8400MGTGPU with TotalAvailable
GraphicsMemoryof1023MB(max.)
VideoRAM: 256MBDedicatedVideoMemory
Chipset: Intel®PM965ExpressChipset
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Inputs and Outputs
EthernetPort: 1
HDMI™ ConnectionOutput(s): 1
HeadphoneJack: 1
i.LINK ® Interface: 1 (4pin) i.LINK ®connector(IEEE1394)
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
S - VideoOutput(s): 1
USBPort(s): 3(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
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)
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS9/B)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 1.5 - 2.5hours (StandardCapacityBattery)
2.0 - 4.5hours (LargeCapacityBattery)
PowerRequirements: 150W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: Microsoft® Windows Vista ®HomePremium
InternetServices: AOL®90 - DayRisk FreeTrial - NewUsersOnly
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeHome and Student 2007
Sony® OriginalSoftware: ClicktoDisc™ - DVDCreation
LocationFreePlayer ®
* Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
SecurityandAnti - VirusSoftware: Norton360™All - In - OneSecurity60 - day
Trial
Service and Warranty Information
LimitedWarranty: 1YearLimitedWarranty .See actualwarrantyfor
details.
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight: 8.3lbs.withstandard battery
Measurements: 16.4"(W)x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardLithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS9A/B)
ACAdapter(VGP - AC19V15)
PowerCord
Optional Accessories
AdditionalStandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL9A/B)
AdditionalAC Adapter (VGP - AC19V15)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL9)
UniversalCarrying Case (VGP - AMB1)
NotebookRoller Case (VGP - AMB6)
NeopreneNotebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP - AMC2)
USBLaser Mouse (VGP - UMS55/B)
WirelessPresentationMouse(VGP - WMS50A)
All - in - one2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP - SP100)
USBFloppyDrive(VGP - UFD1)
USBMobile Mouse (VGP - UMS55/B)
Color: Black
UPCCode: 027242734128
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.
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3.Requiresacompatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may
requireInternet services, which may requirea fee.
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.See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony ’ swarranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC),orwriteto Sony Electronics, 12451Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
10.Aportionofthesystemmemory over 3GB available to the operating
system.
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.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryrefersto the new Windows Vista
classificationof graphics memory, which is the totalof Dedicated
VideoMemory,SystemVideo memory and Shared SystemMemory.
SharedSystemMemoryvairesdependingontheoperatingcondition
andsystemmemorysize.
15.Non - metricmeasures are approximate and may vary.
16.Aswithotheropticalmediadevices,circumstancesmaylimit
compatibilityorpreventBlu - rayDisc™ mediaplayback.VAIO
computersmaynotsupportmovie playback on packaged media
recordedin AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
17.RequiresHDTVwith HDMI connector (sold separately) and equivalent
display capability. Image quality will vary.
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.Allrights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission isprohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE - ECO,
i.LINK,SoundReality,Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo,MagicGate,
LocationFreePlayer,MOTIONEYEand Click to Disc are trademarks of
Sony.Microsoft,WindowsandWindows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft
CorporationintheU.S.and/or other countries. Intel, Centrino and Core
aretrademarksorregisteredtrademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S.
andother countries. Blu - rayDiscisatrademark. HDMI is a trademark of
HDMILicensingLLC.Allother trademarks are trademarks of their
respectiveowners.
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