Sony VGN-AW270Y - VAIO AW Series User manual

VGN- AW270Y/Q
VAIO® AW Series Notebook
Stunning 18.4" Full HD masterpiece.
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the performance of an Intel ® Core™2 Duo T9550 processor
(2.66GHz ) with Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor technology and 6GB of pre -
installed system memory.
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 massive
1TB Serial ATA hard disk drive with RAID 0 technology.
BORN FROM SONY ® HD TECHNOLOGY.
An 18.4" extra - widescreen display with stunning XBRITE - FullHD™ LCD
technology delivers dazzling colors and stunning picture clarity in full 1080p
high definition.
Preventing surprises at print, the Adobe ® RGB color compatible display
ensures the most color accurate reproduction of images captured by your
digital camera.
A Blu - ray Disc™optical drive lets you playback Blu - ray Disc™movies in
1080p FullHD resolution and record 25 - 50GB of data to a single Blu - ray
Disc™media.
Immersing you in sound and bringing your HD 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.
Take your favorite programming wherever you take your AW notebook.
With the NTSC / ATSC TV tuners, you can watch and record live TV
including local and over - the - air HD channels.
Editing digital video 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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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 06/26/2010
VGN- AW270Y/Q
VAIO® AW Series Notebook
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Notebook
TypeofUse: DesktopReplacement
ActionButtons: S1,S2,Volume - /+, Mute,Play/Pause, Stop, Eject,
WLAN/Bluetooth® on / off, A/V Mode
PointingDevice: Electro - static touch pad
Security:BiometricFingerprintSensor
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,103keys,19.05mm pitch, 2 mm stroke
Camera: Built - in1.3MPMOTIONEYE® cameraandmicrophone with
face - trackingtechnology
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™2DuoprocessorT9550
Speed: 2.66GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 1066MHz
L2Cache: 6MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino® 2processor technology
Memory
Installed: 6GBPC2 - 6400(4GBx1+2GBx1)
Maximum:8GB
Type/Speed: DDR2/800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 1TB (500GB x2)
Speed: 4200rpm
Type: SerialATA
Technology: RAID0Technology
Optical Drive
BD - RDLRead: 2x max.
BD - RDLWrite: 2x max.
BD - RRead: 4x max.
BD - RWrite: 4x max.
BD - REDL Read: 2x max.
BD - REDLWrite: 2xmax.
BD - ROMRead: 4x max.
Blu - rayDisc™ Support: Read /Write (BD - R/ - RE/ - ROM)
CDSupport: Read/Write(CD/ - R/ - RW)
DVDSupport: Read/Write(DVD±R/±RW/±RDL/ - RAM)
BD - RDLRead/Write: 2x max
BD - RRead/ Write: 4x max
BD - REDLRead/Write: 2x max
BD - RERead/Write: 2x max
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: CompactFlash ® media slot
OneMemoryStickPRO™ ( Standard/Duo)media slot with
MagicGate ® functionality
One ExpressCard ®/ 34media slot
OneSecureDigital(SDmemory card) media slot
Audio
SoundSystem: Intel® HighDefinition Audio with Dolby ®DigitalLive
Speakers(Total): Built - instereo speakers + 2W subwoofer
Display
ScreenSize: 18.4"
Resolution: 1920X1080
Technology: Adobe ®RGBColorCorrection
BackLightTechnology: LED
XBRITE - FullHD ™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ®9600MGTGPU with TotalAvailable
GraphicsMemoryof2280MB(max.)
VideoRAM: 512MBdedicatedvideoRAM
Chipset: MobileIntel ®PM45ExpressChipset
TVTuner: Yes - NTSC(Internal)/ATSC (External USB Adaptor)
Max.ExternalResolutionvia VGA: 2048x1536
Max.External Display Resolution via HDMI ™ : 1920x1080
Max.ExternalResolutionvia DVI: 1920x1200
Inputs and Outputs
ModemJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
RFConnectionInput(s): 1
USBPort(s): 3(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
i.LINK ® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK ®connector(IEEE1394)
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HeadphoneOutput(s): 1
S/PDIFOutput(s): 1
EthernetConnection(s): 1
HDMI™ Output: 1
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS13/B)
EstimatedBatteryLife: 1.0to 2.5 hours StandardCapacityBattery
1.5to 3.5 hours LargeCapacityBattery
PowerRequirements: 150W+10%
InputVoltage: 100 - 240V
Wireless/Networking
EthernetProtocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T (Gigabit)
EthernetSpeed: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
Wi - Fi: Intel®WiFiLink5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedStereoA2DPBluetooth® Technology
(2.1+EDR)
ModemType: IntegratedV.92/V.90 Modem (RJ - 11)
Software
OperatingSystem: GenuineMicrosoft ® Windows Vista ®Ultimate64 - bit
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeHome and Student 2007
Adobe ® PhotoshopLightroom
VAIO ® MultimediaSuite: VAIO ®StartupAssistant
Clickto DiscEditor - Import,Edit,Burn
VAIO ®MovieStory - SimpleMovieCreation
VAIO ® MusicBox - Musicby Mood
VAIO ® Mediaplus - MultimediaStreamingSoftware
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
Anti - VirusSoftware: Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ Trial Version
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7 .
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
LimitedWarrantyTerm: 1yearlimitedwarranty .Seeactualwarranty
for details.
Environmental Information
RoHS ® : Compliant
Formore information: www.sony.com/vaioeco
Dimensions
Weight: 8.8 lbs (withstandard capacity battery)
Measurements: 17.2"(W)x1.45 - 1.56"(H)x 11.4"(D)
Supplied Accessories
PowerCord
RemoteControl(2batteries)(RM - MCE30U)
StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS13/B)
ACAdapter(VGP - AC19V15)
ATSCTVtuner
Optional Accessories
AdditionalStandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS13A/B)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL13)
PCCarrying Bag (VGP - MBA10)
USBLaser Mouse (VGP - UMS55/B)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP - BMS33)
Non - ContactRechargeable Bluetooth Mouse (VGP - BMS77
Color: PremiumPianoBlack
UPCCode: 27242761117
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affectapplication performance. CPU speed willbe reducedunder
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeans one billion bytes when referring tohard drive capacity.TB
meansonetrillionbyteswhenreferringtoharddrive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymay vary. A portion of hard disk spaceis
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccess point. Some functionality may
requireInternetservices.
4.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/prevent Blu - rayDisc™ media
playback.For optimal performance, download all updatesfrom
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 approximateand mayvary.
8.Measuredatthenarrowest point
9.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlyto designate thata product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
10.TotalAvailableGraphicsMemoryrefersto the new Windows Vista
classificationof graphics memory, which varies dependingon the
operatingcondition, version of device driverand systemmemory size.
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11.Seeactuallimitedwarranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),orwriteto Sony Electronics, 12451 GatewayBoulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
12.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be availablefrom
theapplicable3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
13.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrialsoftware will
workonlyfor 60 days after you first use it. Youwill not beable to use
thesoftwareifyou do not activate it as described the firsttime you use
thesoftware.Youcanactivate the software by Internet: Internet
servicechargesmay apply. If you want to keep usingthe software
afterthe60 - daytrialperiod,you must convert to theperpetual
version.Youcanconvertonline by following the conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
14.Actualbatterylifemay vary based on product settings, usage
patternsandenvironmentalconditions.Battery life will be shorter with
models equipped with Instant Mode features.
15.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
16. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequality will vary.
17.Microsoft® WindowsLive ™ OneCare ™ TrialVersion – Thistrial
softwarewillworkforninety(90)daysafteryou first use it. You will not
beable to use the software ifyou do notactivate itas describedthe
firsttimeyouusethesoftware. You can activate the software by
Internet:Internetservicechargesmay apply. If you want to keep
usingthe software after the 90 - daytrialperiod,youmustbuya
subscription.You can subscribe online by followingthe conversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
18.Compatibilityandperformancein a 64 bit environment may vary.
Checkwiththemanufacturerof your software or accessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,thereareamultitudeofvarying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions. This product is not
manufacturedtowork with any specific software, andSony does notand
cannotmakeanywarrantyor representation with respect to the
performanceofthisproduct with any particular software packages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedhere.
Sonyherebydisclaimsany representations or warranties thatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoosetoconnectto it. While Sony representatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmay be able to assist you and maymake
recommendations,theyareNOTauthorized to vary or waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermineforthemselvesthesuitabilityand
compatibilityofthehardware and software in each and every particular
instance.Software titles pre - installedontheSonycomputeraresubject
tochangewithoutnotice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to
retailversionsor have all documentation. Features andspecifications 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).
©2008SonyElectronicsInc.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission isprohibited. Sony,i.LINK, VAIO,XBRITE -
FullHD,Sonylogo,VAIOlogo,and Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE,
MagicGatearetrademarksof Sony in the U.S. and in other countries.
Intel,CentrinoandCorearetrademarks of the Intel Corporation in the
U.S.andin other countries. Microsoft, Windows Live,OneCare and
WindowsVistaareregisteredtrademarksoftheMicrosoftCorporationin
theU.S. and in othercountries.Blu - rayDiscis a trademark. Bluetoothand
theBluetoothlogoareregistered trademarks of SIG, Inc. Dolby and Dolby
HomeTheaterareregisteredtrademarks of Dolby Laboratories. All other
trademarksaretrademarksoftheir respective owners.
Printed12/08.