Sony VGN-AW450F User manual

VGN-AW450F/H
VAIO® AW Series Notebook
Stunning 18.4" masterpiece.
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel ® Core™2 Duo P7450 processor (2.13GHz )
with Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor technology and 4GB of system memory.
The VAIO ® AW notebook comes pre - installed with Microsoft ® Windows ® 7 Home
Premium.
Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDIA ® GeForce ® 9600M GT graphics
card and 512MB of dedicated video RAM.
Store your favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished family photos on
the roomy 320GB Serial ATA 7200rpm hard disk drive.
BORN FROM SONY ® HD TECHNOLOGY
Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again with an extra - wide, theater inspired
18.4 ” (1680x945) display using energy - efficient LCD technology.
A Blu - ray Disc™optical drive lets you playback HD movies in crystal - clear resolution.
Take advantage of the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities.
An HDMI™output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you
can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen TV without a myriad of extra
cables (HDMI™cable sold separately).
ENDLESS FEATURES
Stay connected to friends and family with real - time video conferencing using the
integrated MOTION EYE ® camera and microphone with face - tracking technology.
Now there's a fast, easy way to produce your own high - quality home movies and
slideshows. Sony's VAIO ® Movie Story software breaks complex movie production into
three simple steps, freeing you from tedious hours spent mastering difficult and
expensive video editing software.
Extend the reach of your notebook with A2DP Bluetooth ® technology. It's ideal for
advanced wireless communication and streaming uncompromised CD - quality stereo
music to Bluetooth ® technology enabled speakers or headphones .
The Sony ® VAIO ® AW notebook with built - in Blu - ray Disc™technology
and an 18.4 ” HD LCD screen delivers the sharp clarity that your
entertainment demands. It has loads of RAM, external NVIDIA ® graphics
and next - gen Intel ® Centrino ® 2 processor technology. Enjoy a 16:9
aspect ratio that offers a wider viewing area and workspace. And with
Intel ® High Definition Audio enjoy an immersive audio experience.
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Last Updated: 12/07/2009
VGN-AW450F/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, Wireless / Bluetooth® on / off, A/V Mode
Pointing Device: Electro-static touch pad
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 P7450
Speed: 2.13GHz
Front Side Bus Speed: 1066MHz
L2 Cache: 3MB
Technology: Intel® Centrino® 2 Processor Technology
Memory
Installed: 4GB PC2 - 6400 (2GBx2)
Maximum: 8GB
Type/Speed: DDR2/800MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB
Speed: 7200rpm
Type: 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: 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
Display
Screen Size: 18.4"
Resolution: 1680 x 945
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA ® GeForce® 9600M GT GPU with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 2287MB (max.)
Video RAM: 512MB dedicated video RAM
Chipset: Mobile Intel® PM45 Express Chipset
Max. External Resolution via VGA: 2048x1536
Max. External Display Resolution via HDMI™: 1920x1080
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
S/PDIF Output(s): 1
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
HDMI™Output: 1
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
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Estimated Battery Life: Up to 2.5 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 4.0 hours Large Capacity Battery
Power Requirements: 150W + 10%
Start - up Times
Average Boot Time: 60 sec
Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 sec
First Boot Time: 5 min
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base -T
(Gigabit)
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ- 45)
Wi- Fi: Intel® WiFi Link 5100AGN (802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 +
EDR)
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7
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 Care™-System
diagnostics and maintenance
VAIO® Multimedia Suite: VAIO ® Movie Story - Simple
Movie Creation
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 Software: Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30 - Day
Trial Offer
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll -free technical assistance
available 24/7 at 888 - 476 - 6972
Online and Email Support: Available at
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In-Home Service: 1 year limited warranty with
Onsite/In-Home Service . See actual warranty for
details.
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty . See
actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT ™: Silver
RoHS®: Compliant
ENERGY STAR®: 5.0
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
AC Adapter
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS13A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL13)
Additional AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V15)
Bluetooth® Remote Mouse (VGP- BMS80)
Bluetooth® Laser Mouse (VGP- BMS33/H)
Bluetooth® Keyboard (VGP- BKB1)
Canvas Urban Messenger Bag (VGP- AMB12)
Color: Titanium Gray
UPC Code: 027242781849
1.GHzdenotesmicroprocessorinternalclockspeed;otherfactorsmay
affectapplication performance. CPU speed will be reduced under
certain operating conditions.
2.GBmeansonebillionbytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionofharddisk 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.
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7.i.LINKisatrademark 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.Additionaltelephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor.Availabilityand schedule for any
such support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
11.60 - 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.
12.Compatibility and performance ina64bitenvironment may vary.
Checkwith the manufacturer ofyoursoftwareoraccessory to ensure
youhave the latest updates.
13.Video recording to Blu - rayDisc™ mediaisdonein MPEG2 and AVC
formats
14.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/preventBlu - rayDisc™ media
playback.
15.NortonInternetSecurity™200930 - day subscription is pre - installed
onyourSony VAIO PC. Youneedtoactivatethe software for the
producttowork.Afteryour30 - daysare finished, buy Norton Internet
Securityto continue to beprotectedfromviruses, hackers and
identifytheft.
16.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
17.TotalAvailable Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows ®
7classificationofgraphics memory, which varies depending on the
operatingcondition, version of device driver and system memory size.
18.When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In - HomeServicein
fulfillmentofitslimitedwarrantyobligations. Any such services are
subjecttotheterms and conditions of the limited warranty. See
actualLimited Warranty for details. Onsite/In - HomeServicewillbe
providedvia third - partytechniciantobedispatchedas needed
following phone - basedtroubleshooting.Some repairs may be
accomplishedwith self repair kits. Onsite/In - HomeService maynot be
available in all locations.
19.Basedonoriginalfactoryimageandwillvarywithproduct
configurationchanges and additional software added to the hard
drive.
20. Excluding end user interaction.
21. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequalitywill vary.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct, 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
subjectto change without notice. Non - metricweights and measuresare
approximateand may vary.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury.Disposalofthesematerialsmay
beregulateddueto environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyour local authorities or the
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2009Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproductionin whole or
inpartwithoutwrittenpermissionisprohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, Sony
logo,VAIOlogo,VAIOCare,MemoryStick PRO, and MOTION EYE are
trademarksofSonyintheU.S.andinothercountries.Intel, Centrino and
CorearetrademarksoftheIntelCorporationinthe U.S. and in other
countries.MicrosoftandWindows are registered trademarks of the
MicrosoftCorporation in the U.S. and in othercountries. Blu - rayDiscand
itslogoisatrademark.Bluetoothand the Bluetooth logo is a registered
trademarkofBluetoothSIG,Inc.Dolby and Dolby Home Theater are
registeredtrademarks of DolbyLaboratories.Symantec,the Symantec
Logo,and Norton Internet Securityaretrademarks or registered
trademarksofSymantecCorporationoritsaffiliatesinthe U.S. and other
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ofHDMI Licensing LLC. Allothertrademarksaretrademarks of their
respectiveowners.
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