Sony VGN-AR730E - VAIO - Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz User manual

VGN-AR730E/B
VAIO® AR Digital Studio ® Notebook PC
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Centrino ® Duo processor technology and super - powerful Intel ®
Core™2 Duo processor T8100 (2.10GHz ).
Genuine Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Home Premium is easy - to - use and
delivers new security and entertainment features.
Roomy 320GB hard drive and 3GB RAM.
BLU - RAY DISC ™ ROM DRIVE
The versatile Blu - ray Disc™ ROM (BD - ROM) drive on the VAIO ® AR730
notebook combines the power of HD Blu - ray Disc™video playback with
the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities .
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 ® 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 ® AR730 notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with a spacious
17” widescreen display featuring XBRITE - ECO™LCD technology and a BD -
ROM drive for Blu - ray Disc™HD video playback . 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: 07/27/2009
VGN-AR730E/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® Core™2 Duo Processor T8100
Speed: 2.10GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 800MHz
L2 Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo processor
technology
Memory
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Installed: 3GB (2GBx1+1GBx1) PC2-5300
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 667MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB (160GB x2)
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Optical Drive
CD Read: 24x max.
CD- R Write: 8x max.
CD-RW Write: 8x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD+R DL Write: 2.4x max.
DVD+R Write: 8x max.
DVD+RW Write: 4x max.
DVD- R DL Write: 2x max.
DVD- R Write: 8x max.
DVD- RAM Read: 5x max.
DVD- RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD-RW Write: 4x max.
DVD ± RW: Yes
BD - R DL Read: 1.6x max
BD - R Read: 2x max
BD - RE DL Read: 1.6x max
BD -RE Read: 2x max
BD - ROM Read: 2x max.
Blu -ray Disc™Support: Yes (BD-ROM/DVD ± R
DL/ ± RW/RAM)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Supports 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
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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 1535MB
(max.)
Video RAM: 256MB Dedicated Video Memory
Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
Inputs and Outputs
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 Input(s): 1
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC- In: 1
S/PDIF Output(s): 1
Ethernet Connection (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 Lithium-Ion
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
Security and Anti -Virus Software: Norton 360™All-
In- One Security 60 -day Trial
Sony® Software: Click to Disc™-DVD Creation
LocationFree Player®
* Please access VAIO® Help and Support from
your PC for a complete list of software
applications and trials.
Service and Warranty Information
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
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Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Limited Warranty
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)
Notebook 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: 027242734104
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
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
warrantyorrepresentation with respect totheperformanceofthis
productwith any particular software packages and/or non - Sony add - on
hardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedinthisdocument.Sony
herebydisclaimsany representations or warrantythatthisproductis
compatiblewithanycombinationofproductsyoumaychooseto
connect.WhileSony representatives or Sonyauthorizeddealersmaybe
abletoassistyouandmaymakerecommendations,theyareNOT
authorizedtovary or waive thisdisclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermine
forthemselvesthesuitabilityandcompatibilityofthehardwareand
softwarein each and every particular instance. Software titlespre -
installedontheSonyNotebookComputeraresubjectto change without
notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre - installedsoftwaremay
notbeidenticaltoretail versions or have all documentation. This product
meetsthestandards of the International EnergyStarProgramforenergy
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).
©2007SonyElectronics Inc. All rights reserved.Reproductioninwholeor
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE - ECO,
i.LINK,SoundReality, Memory Stick,MemoryStickDuo,MagicGate,
LocationFreePlayerand Click to Disc aretrademarksofSony.Microsoft
andWindowsVistaaretrademarksofMicrosoftCorporationintheU.S.
andothercountries.Intel,CentrinoandCorearetrademarksofIntel
Corporationin the U.S and other countries. Blu - rayDisc isatrademark.
HDMIisatrademark of HDMI LicensingLLC.Allothertrademarksare
trademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
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