Sony VGN-AX570G - VAIO - Pentium M 1.86 GHz User manual

The Premier Multimedia Notebook PC
MULTIMEDIA POWERHOUSE.
The VAIO® AX Digital Studio™ Notebook is the ultimate in portable multimedia performance. With an
impressive 17" WXGA+ widescreen display with Sony's original XBRITE™ LCD technology and Microsoft®
Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, you can watch and record high-quality TV, and view your movies
and photos with stunning clarity and brilliant, true-to-life color. With ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X700 graphics,
you can enjoy advanced graphics performance, thrilling game play, and exceptional DVD viewing and
streaming media. Also, keeping in touch has never been easier or more fun with the integrated 0.3
mega-pixel camera.
CUTTING EDGE PERFORMANCE.
The VAIO® AX Digital Studio™ Notebook combines the robust performance of a desktop PC with the
convenience and flexibility of Intel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology. Fast 5400rpm Serial ATA hard drives,
advanced DDR2 memory, 553 MHz FSB, and an Intel Pentium® M processor and 915 chipset work together
to provide impressive application performance and processor speed. ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X700 graphics
deliver advanced graphics performance, exceptional DVD viewing and streaming media, and optimized use
of the latest multimedia and gaming applications.
ORIGINAL SONY SOFTWARE.
With a suite of Sony's original multimedia software like Click to DVD™ and SonicStage® Mastering Studio,
it's easy to turn your VHS and 8mm videos into high-quality DVDs, capture and edit high-definition
camcorder video, and master your own audio recordings or digitize your old records and tapes.
WATCH AND RECORD HIGH-QUALITY TELEVISION.
Watch and record high-quality television with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005. Create a
digital library for personal viewing at your convenience, using the DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW drive4with
Sony's Click to DVD™ software.
MESSAGING
Portable Gaming and Video Machine.
Advanced graphics performance, thrilling game play and exceptional DVD viewing/burning.
Watch and record TV with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005.
The VAIO® AX Digital Studio™ PC is the ultimate in mobile multimedia
performance with an exceptional 17" WXGA+ widescreen display13 with
Sony's original XBRITE™ LCD technology, high quality TV viewing and
recording, cutting-edge computing performance, and a flexible multi-function
bay. It's powerful desktop performance with the convenience of a notebook.
VGN-AX570G
VAIO® AX Series Digital Studio™ Notebook PC

Hardware
Processor
Intel® Pentium® M Processor 750 (1.86GHz1, 2MB L2
Cache)
Front Side Bus Speed
533MHz
Chipset
Intel® 915PM
LCD
17" (1440x900) WXGA XBRITE™ LCD Technology
Integrated Wireless LAN
Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection
(802.11b/g)3
Bluetooth®
Integrated Bluetooth®10 Technology
Hard Drive
160GB25400rpm Serial ATA Hard Drive (80GBx2)
Memory
1GB (512MBx2) PC2-4200 533MHZ DDR2 SDRAM
(Expandable to 2GB)
Graphics
ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X700
256MB with HyperMemory™12
Graphics Interface
VGA out w/ Smart Display Sensor
Multi Bay TV Tuner bay unit
Optical Drive
DVD+R Double Layer/DVD±RW Drive4
DVD+R DL Write (4x MAX);
DVD+R Write (8x MAX), DVD+RW Write (8x MAX);
DVD-R Write (8x MAX), DVD-RW Write (6x MAX);
CD-R Write (24x MAX), CD-RW Write (24x MAX);
DVD-ROM Read (8x MAX), CD-ROM Read (24x MAX)
Modem
Integrated V.90 Modem with (RJ-11)
Ethernet
Fast Ethernet 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T
(RJ-45)
Audio
Windows® sound system compatible, Built-in stereo
speakers
Audio Interface
Microphone jack, Headphone jack
Media Slot
Supports optional Memory Stick® and Memory Stick
DUO™ media5with MagicGate™ functionality and
Secure Digital Media (SD)
PC Card Slots
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus
support
Other Interfaces
i.LINK® connector(IEEE 1394)6(1 4pin), 3 USB 2.0 ports,
port replicator connector
Pointing Device
Electro-Static touch pad and Pointing Stick
Keyboard
QWERTY, 85 keys with 2.5mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Action Buttons
S1, S2, Mute, Wireless LAN On/Off, Camera Off
Power Requirements
105W+10%
Battery
Standard Battery (VGP-BPS4)
Estimated Battery Life
1.0-1.5 hours7with standard battery
Communication
Integrated 0.3 mega-pixel camera
Security
Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Weight
8.8 lbs. (weight is approximate and may vary)
Dimensions
15.8"(W) x 1.6" - 1.7"(H) x 11.7"(D)
Color
Gray
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-BPS4)
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V10)
Optical Drive Bay Unit
Multi Bay TV Tuner Unit
Remote Control/IR Receiver
Weight Saver
Video Cable
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Multi-Function Docking Station with battery charger and PC
lock (VGP-PRBX1)
Software
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with
Update Rollup 2
Sony Original Software
Click to DVD™ - DVD Creation
SonicStage® Mastering Studio - Audio Mastering and
Remastering
SonicStage® - Digital Music
DVgate™ Plus - Digital Video
VAIO Media™ - Network File Sharing
Image Converter - PSP Transfer
Supplied Software
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements
InterVideo® WinDVD®
Roxio® DigitalMedia SE
Microsoft® Works 8.0
Microsoft® Office Trial (Student/Teacher Edition)13
Intuit Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken
users may require additional upgrade)
Sony® Wheel of Fortune 60-minute Free Trial
Sony® Jeopardy 60-minute Free Trial
Anti-Virus and Recovery Software
Norton® Internet Security 90-Day Subscription - Norton
AntiVirus®, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy
Control, Norton Antispam® and Norton Parental Control
Intermute™ SpySubtract™ 30-Day Trial
VAIO® Recovery Wizard/ VAIO® Update/ VAIO® Support
Central
Internet Services
AOL Online™ 180-Day Trial8
Service and Warranty
Limited Warranty
1 Year Limited Warranty9
Telephone Support
1 year toll-free technical telephone assistance, available
24/711
Online and Email Support
Support available from http://www.esupport.sony.com
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other factors may
affect application performance. CPU speed will be reduced under certain
operating conditions.
2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved
as a recovery partition.
3. Requires compatible wireless LAN access point. Internet connection may
require fees.
4. DVD Media/Formats are not universally compatible.
5. Supports Memory Stick PRO™ high-capacity media tested up to 1GB.
Does not support MagicGate™ functionality.
6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector
may not communicate with each other.
7. Estimated battery life. Actual battery life may vary on usage and
configuration options selected.
8. New users only. Terms and conditions apply.
9. See actual Limited Warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
please visit www.esupport.sony.com, call toll-free 888-476-6972
(888-4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard,
Fort Myers, FL 33913.
10. Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies.
11. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
Phone Support. Additional telephone support may be available from the
applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such
support is determined by the applicable software vendor.
12. HyperMemory is calculated as the cumulative total of local and system
memory used by the Visual Processing Unit (VPU) intended for use in the
processing and creation of 3D and other images.
13. The Microsoft® Office 2003 60-Day Trial software is intended for
evaluation purposes only. This trial software is installed on your system
and you must activate the software before you can use it. Product
activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch of the
software; activation requires Internet access. This software has an
expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the
software will operate under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-use
options and operations.
Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and
therefore, there are a multitude of varying software packages and
add-on hardware options. This personal computer is not manufactured
to operate any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make
any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this
product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on
hardware options except those mentioned in this document. Sony
hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is
compatible with any combination of products you may choose to
connect. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be
able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT
authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine
for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and
software in each and every particular instance. Software titles
pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change
without notice. Simulated graphic shown on display. Pre-installed
software may not be identical to retail versions or have all
documentation. This product meets the standards of the International
Energy Star Program for energy efficiency. Features and specifications
are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measurements are approximate.
©2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole
or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK,
XBRITE, Memory Stick, SonicStage, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick
PRO Duo, MagicGate, Click to DVD, DVgate Plus, VAIO Media, Digital
Studio, like.no.other, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel and
Pentium are registered trademarks, and Centrino is a trademark of Intel
Corporation. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
Printed in U.S.A. 9/05.
VAIO® AX Series Digital Studio™ Notebook PC
VGN-AX570G
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