Sony VGN-AW150Y - VAIO AW Series User manual

VGN-AW150Y/H
VAIO® AW Series Notebook
Stunning 18.4" Full HD masterpiece.
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Core ™2 Duo T9400 processor (2.53GHz ) with Intel ® Centrino ®
2 processor technology.
The VAIO® AW notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows Vista® Ultimate 64-bit.
Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA ® GeForce ®
9600M GT graphics card and 512MB of dedicated video RAM.
Store your digital photos, videos and important documents on the
roomy 640GB Serial ATA hard disk drive (320GBx2).
INSPIRED BY THEATER SCREENS. BORN FROM SONY® HD TECHNOLOGY.
An 18.4" extra-widescreen display and stunning XBRITE-FullHD™ LCD
technology delivers dazzling colors and stunning picture clarity in full
1080p high definition.
A Blu-ray Disc™optical drive lets you playback HD Blu-ray Disc™
movies in crystal- clear resolution and record 25-50GB of data to a
single Blu-ray Disc™media.
Immersing you in sound and bringing your HD Blu-ray Disc™movies to
life, the AW Series notebook includes Dolby Home Theater ® surround
sound technology.
An HDMI ™ output provides single - cable full 1080HD connectivity (audio
and video) to a compatible HDTV (cable sold separately) .
ENDLESS FEATURES
A built -in CompactFlash® media slot lets you quickly and easily
transfer files between your digital camera and PC.
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth ® technology allows you towirelessly
connect to useful peripherals and stream CD- quality audio to
compatible devices.
Editing digital video and images is quick and easy with VAIO® Movie
Story software. You choose the supplied template and professional-
looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack syncing are
automatically done for you.
The VAIO® AW notebook is an HD multimedia powerhouse boasting
an 18.4” extra - widescreen display with XBRITE- FullHD ™LCD
technology. Designed to maximize LCD space while minimizing
chassis size, this user - friendly notebook packs a powerful punch with
Blu - ray Disc ™ technology , external NVIDIA® graphics and Intel ®
Centrino ® 2 processor technology.
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Last Updated: 09/11/2008
VGN-AW150Y/H
VAIO® AW Series Notebook
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Desktop Replacement
Action Buttons: S1, S2, Volume -/ +, Mute, Play / Pause,
Stop, Eject, WLAN / Bluetooth® on / off, A/V Mode
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 103 keys, 19.05 mm pitch, 2 mm
stroke
Camera: Built -in 1.3 MP MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone with face-tracking technology
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™2 Duo processor T9400
Speed: 2.53GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz
L2 Cache: 6MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 4GB PC2 - 6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 640GB (320GBx2)
Speed: 7200rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 4x max.
DVD+R Write: 8x max.
DVD+RW Write: 6x max.
DVD -R Write: 8x max.
DVD -RW Write: 6x max.
CD -R Write: 24x max.
CD -RW Write: 16x max.
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD -RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD -R DL Write: 4x max.
BD-R Read: 4x max.
BD-R Write: 4x max.
BD-RE Write: 2x max.
BD-ROM Read: 4x max.
BD-RE Read: 2x max.
BD-R DL Read: 2x max.
BD-R DL Write: 2x max.
DVD -RAM Read: 5x max.
Blu-Ray Disc™Support: Yes (read / write ) (BD-R/-RE/-
ROM/ DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive)
BD-RE DL Read: 2x max.
BD-RE DL Write: 2x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Compact Flash media slot
One Memory Stick PRO™(Standard / Duo) media slot
with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® / 34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD™memory card) media slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio with Dolby®
Digital Live
Speakers (Total): Built -in stereo speakers + 2W
subwoofer
Display
Screen Size: 18.4"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
XBRITE- FullHD ™Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA ® GeForce® 9600M GT GPU with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 2280MB (max.)
Video RAM: 512MB dedicated video RAM
Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
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Interface: HDMI™and VGA out with Smart Display
Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
HDMI™Connection Output(s): 1
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC -In: 1
i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE
1394)
Headphone Output(s): 1
S/PDIF Output(s): 1
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base -T
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ- 45)
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ- 11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
Bluetooth® Technology (2.1 + EDR)
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(VGP- BPS13/B)
Estimated Battery Life: 1.0 to 2.5 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
1.5 to 3.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 150W + 10%
Input Voltage: 100 - 240V
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista®
Home Premium 64- bit
Internet Services: AOL® 90 -Day Risk Free Trial -For new
users only
Anti -Virus and Recovery Software: Microsoft® Windows
Live™OneCare™Trial Version
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Works SE 9.0 w/ 60 - Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student
2007
The VAIO® Software Experience: VAIO ® Startup Assistant
Click to Disc Editor -Import, Edit, Burn
VAIO ® Movie Story -Simple Movie Creation
VAIO ® MusicBox -Music by Mood
VAIO ® Media plus -Multimedia Streaming Software
*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
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty . See
actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
RoHS®: Compliant
For more information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Dimensions
Weight: 8.8 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements: 17.2"(W) x 1.45 - 1.56"(H) x 11.4"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Power Cord
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (VGP- BPS13/B)
AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V15)
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS13A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL13)
PC Carrying Bag (VGP- MBA10)
USB Laser Mouse (VGP- UMS55/B)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP- BMS33)
Color: Titanium Gray
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
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2.GBmeansonebillion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. TB
meansonetrillionbyteswhenreferringtoharddrivecapacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionofharddisk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternetservices.
4.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/preventBlu - rayDisc™ media
playback.Foroptimal performance, download all updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
5. Video recording to Blu - rayDisc™ mediaisdoneinMPEG2andAVC
formatsonly.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
8.Measuredatthenarrowestpoint
9.i.LINKisatrademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
10.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryreferstothenewWindowsVista
classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and system memorysize.
11.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),orwritetoSonyElectronics,12451 Gateway Boulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
12.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
13.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryoufirstuseit. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyouuse
thesoftware. You can activatethesoftwareby Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwanttokeepusing the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, you mustconvertto the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
14.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions. Batterylifewillbe shorter with
models equipped with Instant Mode features.
15.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ® devicesvaries.
16. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequalitywill vary.
17.Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ TrialVersion – Thistrial
softwarewillwork for ninety (90) daysafteryoufirstuse it. You will not
beableto use the software if you do not activate it asdescribed the
firsttime you use the software.Youcanactivate the software by
Internet:Internet service charges mayapply.Ifyouwant to keep
usingthesoftware after the 90 - daytrialperiod, you must buy a
subscription.Youcan subscribe online by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
18.Compatibility and performance ina64bitenvironment may vary.
Checkwith the manufacturer ofyoursoftwareoraccessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
ComputerInterface:Forthis product,there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmake any warranty orrepresentationwithrespect to the
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementioned here.
Sonyhereby disclaims any representationsorwarranties that this
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoose to connect toit.WhileSonyrepresentatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmaybeabletoassist you and may make
recommendations,they are NOT authorizedtovaryor waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmust determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandeveryparticular
instance.Softwaretitles pre - installedonthe Sony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddueto environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyour local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2008Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproductionin whole or
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK,VAIO, XBRITE -
FullHD,Sonylogo,VAIOlogo,andMemoryStickPRO,MagicGateare
trademarksofSonyintheU.S.andinothercountries.Intel, Centrino and
CorearetrademarksoftheIntelCorporationinthe U.S. and in other
countries.Microsoft,WindowsLive,OneCareandWindowsVistaare
registeredtrademarksoftheMicrosoftCorporationin the U.S. and in
othercountries.Blu - rayDiscisatrademarkandthe Bluetooth logo is a
registeredtrademarkofSIG,Inc.Dolbyand Dolby Home Theater are
registeredtrademarks of Dolby Laboratories.Allother trademarks are
trademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.
Printed08/08.