Sony VGN-AR750E - VAIO - Core 2 Duo 2.1 GHz User manual

VGN-AR750E/B
VAIO® AR Gaming Notebook PC
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
The VAIO ® AR notebook is powered by Intel’s incredible new hafnium -
based processor technology. Faster and more efficient than ever, the next -
generation Intel ® Centrino ® Duo Processor technology turns up the speed
on multi - tasking while curbing energy consumption. The VGN - AR750 comes
with Intel ® Centrino ® Duo processor technology and super - powerful Intel ®
Core™2 Duo processor T8100 (2.10GHz , 3MB L2 Cache).
Genuine Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® Home Premium operating system
provides an array of advanced technologies.
Roomy 320GB hard drive with advanced RAID technology and 4GB RAM
provides the speed and stamina for ultimate gaming.
MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE
Built - in BD - ROM player lets you watch high definition Blu - ray Disc™media.
NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 8600M GT graphics card with 512MB dedicated Video
RAM will power you through today’s graphic - intensive movies and games.
Spacious 17”widescreen display with dazzling XBRITE - HiColor™ LCD
technology for razor sharp images.
Media management software suite provides the tools needed to manage
music, movies and photos.
HDMI ™connector provides single - cable HD connectivity to a compatible
HDTV or A/V receiver .
A2DP Bluetooth ® technology for easy wireless streaming of CD - quality
audio.
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 .
The VAIO ® AR750 notebook is a Blu - ray Disc ® - enabled gaming PC with
NVIDIA ® GeForce ® Go 8600M graphics card and a spacious 17 ”
widescreen display featuring XBRITE - HiColor ™technology. Backed by
Intel ® Centrino ® Duo processor technology and Intel ® Core™2 Duo
processor, this blazing - fast, super - powerful notebook is the ultimate
desktop replacement.
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Last Updated: 01/08/2008
VGN-AR750E/B
VAIO® AR Gaming 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™2DuoProcessorT8100
Speed: 2.10GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 800MHz
L2Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino® Duoprocessor technology
Memory
Type: DDR2SDRAM
Installed: 4GB(2GBx2)PC2 - 5300
Maximum:4GB
Speed: 667MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB (160GBx2)
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: SerialATA
Technology: RAIDTechnology
Optical Drive #1
DVD+RDLWrite: 2.4x max.
DVD+RWrite: 8x max.
DVD+RWWrite: 4x max.
DVD - RWrite: 8x max.
DVD - RWWrite: 4x max.
CD - RWrite: 8x max.
CD - RWWrite: 8x max.
DVD± RW: Yes
CDRead: 24x max.
DVDRead: 8x max.
DVD - RAMWrite: 5x max.
DVD - RDLWrite: 2x 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 - HiColor ™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ®8600MGTGPU with TotalAvailable
GraphicsMemoryof1791MB(max.)
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VideoRAM: 512MBDedicatedVideoMemory
Chipset: MobileIntel ®PM965ExpressChipset
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)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedBluetooth® Technology
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS9A/B)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 1.0 - 2.5hours (StandardCapacityBattery)
2.0 - 4.0hours (LargeCapacityBattery)
PowerRequirements: 150W+10%
Software
OperatingSystem: GenuineMicrosoft ® 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 ®Software
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
SecurityandAnti - VirusSoftware: Norton360™All - In - OneSecurity60 - day
Trial
Service and Warranty Information
LimitedWarranty: 1YearLimitedWarranty
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Seeactual warranty for details.
Dimensions
Weight: 8.4lbs. with standard 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 - BPS9A/B)
AdditionalAC Adapter (VGP - AC19V15)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL9)
UniversalCarrying Case (VGP - AMB1A)
NotebookBackpack (VGP - AMB2)
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)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP - BMS33/B)
Color: Black
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UPCCode: 027242734098
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.
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 - capacitymedia tested up to 8GB.
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.Useofthis Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as
notall Bluetooth devices are compatible.
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.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemory refers to the new Microsoft®
Windows Vista ® classificationofgraphics memory, which is the totalof
DedicatedVideoMemory,System Video memory andShared
SystemMemory.SharedSystem Memory vaires depending onthe
operatingcondition and system memory size.
15.Non - metricmeasures are approximate and may vary.
16.Aportionofthesystemmemory over 3GB available to the operating
system.
17.RequiresHDTVwith HDMI connector (sold separately) and equivalent
display capability. Image quality will vary.
18.Aswithotheropticalmediadevices,circumstancesmaylimit
compatibilityorpreventBlu - rayDisc™ mediaplayback.VAIO
computersmaynotsupportmovie playback on packaged media
recordedin AVC or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
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.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission isprohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE -
HiColor,i.LINK,SoundReality, Memory Stick, Memory StickDuo,
MagicGate,LocationFreePlayerandClicktoDiscare trademarks of
Sony.MicrosoftandWindowsVistaaretrademarksofMicrosoft
CorporationintheU.S. and other countries. Intel Centrino and Core are
trademarksof Intel Corporation in theU.S and other countries. Blu - ray
Discisatrademark.Bluetoothisa trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HDMI
isatrademarkofHDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are
trademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
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