Sony VGN-AW390 User manual

VGN-AW390JCH
VAIO® AW Series Notebook
Stunning 18.4" Full HD masterpiece.
MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE
The VAIO ® AW notebook combines the convenience and portability of a
notebook with the power and performance of a desktop. Featuring a full -
sized keyboard with number pad and an extra - wide 18.4" LCD (diag.)
coupled with loads of RAM, external NVIDIA ® graphics, and ample storage,
this multimedia powerhouse is the perfect productivity and multimedia
companion.
WIDER LCD WORKSPACE FOR MULTI - TASKING
A great productivity tool, the VAIO ® AW notebook's extended widescreen
display lets you view two documents or web sites side - by - side without
tabbing back and forth. This convenient, time - saving feature is ideal for
those who work with multi - display programs, such as Adobe Photoshop
(sold separately), or those who simply require extra screen real estate.
LOADS OF EXTRAS
The AW notebook pulls out all the stops with loads of extras like an HDMI™
output, Bluetooth ® technology, webcam, and more.
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: 07/07/2009
VGN-AW390JCH
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, 19.05mm pitch, 2mm
stroke
Camera: Built -in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
with face-tracking technology
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo processor P8800
Speed: 2.66GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz
L2 Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 processor technology
Memory
Type: DDR2
Installed: 4GB PC2 - 6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum: 8GB
Speed: 800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB
Speed: 7200rpm
Interface: Serial ATA
Optical Drive
BD-R DL Read: 2x max
BD-R Read: 2x max
BD-RE DL Read: 2x max
BD-RE Read: 2x max
BD-ROM Read: 2x max
Blu- ray Disc ™Support: Read Only (BD -ROM)
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: CompactFlash® 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
Max. External Resolution via VGA: 2048x1536
Max. External Resolution via DVI: 1920x1200
Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™
ouput/cable: 1920x1080
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Inputs and Outputs
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
Optical Audio Digital Output(s): 1
S/PDIF Output(s): 1
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
HDMI™Output: 1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base -T
(Gigabit)
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ- 45)
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: Up to 2.5 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up 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
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
VAIO ® Care
VAIO® Multimedia Suite: 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.
Anti -Virus & Recovery Software: Norton Internet
Security™ 2009 30 -Day Trial Offer
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
EPEAT ™: Silver
RoHS®: Compliant
Dimensions
Weight: 8.2 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)
Additional AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V15)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP- BMS33)
Non-Contact Rechargeable Bluetooth® Mouse (VGP-
BMS77)
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Canvas Urban Messenger Bag (VGP- AMB12)
Color: Gray
UPC Code: 027242775114
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansonebillion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionof hard disk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternetservices.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.Non - metricweights and measures are approximate and mayvary.
6.Measured at the narrowest point.
7.i.LINKisa trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
8.Actualbatterylifemayvarybasedonproductsettings,usage
patternsand environmental conditions.
9.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972(888 -
4SONYPC),orwritetoSonyElectronics,12451 Gateway Boulevard,
FortMyers,FL33913.
10.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
11.60 - DayTrial Version of Microsoft ® Office2007 - Thistrial softwarewill
workonlyfor60daysafteryou first use it. You will not be able to use
thesoftwareifyoudonotactivateitasdescribedthefirsttimeyou use
thesoftware. You can activatethesoftwareby Internet: Internet
servicechargesmayapply.Ifyouwant to keep using the software
afterthe60 - daytrial period, youmustconvertto the perpetual
version.Youcanconvertonlinebyfollowingtheconversion
instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
12.Compatibility and performance ina64bit environment may vary.
Checkwith the manufacturer ofyoursoftwareor accessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
13.Video recording to Blu - rayDisc™ mediaisdonein MPEG2 and AVC
formats
14.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/preventBlu - rayDisc™ media
playback.Foroptimal performance, download all updates from
http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.
15.NortonInternetSecurity™200930 - day subscription is pre - installed
onyour Sony VAIO PC. Youneedtoactivatethe software for the
productto work. You can activateintheSony VAIO Startup Assistant
orby double clicking theNortonInternetSecurity icon on your
desktop.Afteryour30 - daysare finished,buyNortonInternet Security
tocontinue to be protected from viruses, hackersandidentify theft.
16.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
17.Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the newWindowsVista ®
classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and systemmemory size.
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 - onhardwareoptionsexceptthose mentioned here.
Sonyhereby disclaims anyrepresentationsorwarranties that this
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoose to connect toit.WhileSony representatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmaybeableto assist you and may make
recommendations,they are NOT authorizedtovaryor waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmust determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandevery particular
instance.Software titles pre - installedon the Sony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subject to change without notice.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddue to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontact your local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2009Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony,i.LINK, VAIO, XBRITE -
FullHD,Sonylogo,VAIO logo, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE and
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U.S.andinother countries. Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered
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Printed03/09.