Sony VGN-AW360J - VAIO AW Series User manual

VGN- AW360J/B
VAIO® AW Series Notebook
Stunning 18.4" Full HD masterpiece.
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel ® Core™2 Duo P8700 processor
(2.53GHz ) with Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor technology.
The VAIO ® AW notebook comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows Vista ® Home Premium 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
500GB (5400rpm) Serial ATA hard disk drive.
BORN FROM SONY ® HD TECHNOLOGY.
An 18.4" extra - widescreen display and stunning XBRITE - FullHD™ LCD
technology delivers dazzling colors with stunning picture clarity in full 1080p
high definition.
A Blu - ray Disc™optical drive lets you playback and record HD Blu - ray
Disc™movies in 1080p FullHD resolution.
Immersing you in sound and bringing your Blu - ray Disc™movies to life,
the AW Series notebook includes Dolby Home Theater ® surround sound
technology.
An HDMI ™output provides single - cable full 1080p connectivity (audio and
video) to a compatible HDTV (cable required, sold separately).
ENDLESS FEATURES
A built - in CompactFlash ® media slot lets you quickly and easily transfer files
between your compatible digital camera and PC (media sold separately).
Integrated Stereo A2DP Bluetooth ® technology allows you to wirelessly
connect to useful compatible peripherals and stream CD - quality audio to
compatible devices.
Editing digital videoand 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: 06/26/2009
VGN- AW360J/B
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,19.05mmpitch, 2mm stroke
Camera: Built - inMOTIONEYE® camera and microphone with face -
trackingtechnology
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™2DuoprocessorP8700
Speed: 2.53GHz
FrontSideBusSpeed: 1066MHz
L2Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel®Centrino® 2processor technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 6GBPC2 - 6400(4GBx1)+(2GBx1)
Maximum:8GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 500GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface: SerialATA
Optical Drive
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
XBRITE - FullHD ™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ®9600MGTGPU with TotalAvailable
GraphicsMemoryof2280MB(max.)
VideoRAM: 512MBdedicatedvideoRAM
Chipset: MobileIntel ®PM45ExpressChipset
Max.ExternalResolutionvia VGA: 2048x1536
Max.ExternalResolutionvia DVI: 1920x1200
Max.External Display Resolution via HDMI ™ ouput/cable: 1920x1080
Inputs and Outputs
MicrophoneInput: 1
USBPort(s): 3(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
i.LINK ® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK ®connector(IEEE1394)
HeadphoneOutput(s): 1
OpticalAudioDigitalOutput(s): 1
S/PDIFOutput(s): 1
EthernetConnection(s): 1
HDMI™ Output: 1
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Networking/Modem
EthernetProtocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T (Gigabit)
EthernetSpeed: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
WirelessLAN: Intel®WiFiLink5100AGN(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedStereoA2DPBluetooth® Technology
(2.1+EDR)
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS13/B)
EstimatedBatteryLife: Upto 2.5 hours StandardCapacityBattery
Upto 3.5 hours LargeCapacityBattery
PowerRequirements: 150W+10%
InputVoltage: 100 - 240V
Software
OperatingSystem: GenuineMicrosoft ® Windows Vista ®HomePremium
64 - bit
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®WorksSE9.0w/ 60 - DayTrialVersion of
Microsoft® OfficeHome and Student 2007
The VAIO ® SoftwareExperience: VAIO ®StartupAssistant
VAIO ®Care
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 - Virus&RecoverySoftware: NortonInternetSecurity™200930 - Day
Trial Offer
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicaltelephoneassistance,
available24/7 .
OnlineandEmailSupport: Supportavailable from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
LimitedWarrantyTerm: 1yearlimitedwarranty .See actualwarrantyfor
details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : Silver
RoHS ® : Compliant
Dimensions
Weight: 8.2 lbs (withstandard capacity battery)
Measurements: 17.2"(W)x1.45 - 1.56"(H)x 11.4"(D)
Supplied Accessories
PowerCord
StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(VGP - BPS13/B)
ACAdapter(VGP - AC19V15)
Optional Accessories
AdditionalStandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS13A/B)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL13)
AdditionalAC Adapter (VGP - AC19V15)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP - BMS33)
Non - ContactRechargeable Bluetooth ® Mouse(VGP - BMS77)
Canvas Urban Messenger Bag (VGP - AMB12)
Color: Black
UPCCode: 027242773769
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.
Accessiblecapacitymay vary. A portion of hard disk spaceis
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccess point. Some functionality may
requireInternetservices.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.Non - metricweights and measures are approximateand mayvary.
6.Measured at the narrowest point.
7.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlyto designate thata product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
8.Actualbatterylife may vary based on product settings, usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
9.Seeactuallimited warranty 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.
10.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.
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11.60 - 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.
12.Compatibilityandperformancein a 64 bit environment may vary.
Checkwiththemanufacturerof your software or accessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
13.Video recording to Blu - rayDisc™ mediaisdoneinMPEG2andAVC
formats
14.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/prevent Blu - rayDisc™ media
playback.For optimal performance, download all updatesfrom
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
15.NortonInternetSecurity™200930 - day subscription is pre - installed
onyourSonyVAIOPC.Youneed to activate the software for the
producttowork.Youcanactivate in the Sony VAIO Startup Assistant
orbydoubleclickingthe Norton Internet Security icon on your
desktop.Afteryour30 - daysarefinished, buy Norton InternetSecurity
tocontinue to be protected fromviruses, hackersand identifytheft.
16.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
17.Total Available Graphics Memory refersto thenew WindowsVista ®
classificationof graphics memory, which varies dependingon the
operatingcondition, version of device driverand systemmemory size.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,thereareamultitude of varying
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).
©2009SonyElectronicsInc.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission isprohibited. Sony,i.LINK, VAIO,XBRITE -
FullHD,Sonylogo,VAIOlogo,MemoryStickPRO,MOTION EYE and
MagicGatearetrademarksof Sony in the U.S. and in other countries.
Intel,CentrinoandCorearetrademarks of the Intel Corporation in the
U.S.andin other countries. Microsoft and Windows Vistaare registered
trademarksoftheMicrosoftCorporationintheU.S. and in other
countries.Blu - rayDiscanditslogo is a trademark. Bluetooth and the
Bluetoothlogois a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dolbyand
DolbyHomeTheaterareregisteredtrademarksofDolbyLaboratories.
Symantec,theSymantecLogo, and Norton Internet Securityare
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LicensingLLC.Allothertrademarks are trademarks of their respective
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Printed03/09.