Sony VAIO VGN-AW390JCH BROCHURE

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

1 2 14 4 17

Inputs and Outputs

Microphone Input:

USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant) VGA Output(s):

-In:

i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE

1394)

Headphone Output(s):

Optical Audio Digital Output(s):

S/PDIF Output(s):

Ethernet Connection (s):

HDMI™ Output:

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)

7 3 16

10 9 7

5,6

Canvas Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-

AMB12)

Color: Gray UPC Code:

027242775114

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 802.11n compatible access point. Some functionality may require Internet services.

4. Viewable area measured diagonally.

5. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

6. Measured at the narrowest point.

7. 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.

8. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage patterns and environmental conditions.

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. 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.

11. 60-Day Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 2007 -

This trial software will work only for 60 days after you first use it. You will not be able to use the software if you do not activate it as described the first time you use the software. You can activate the software by Internet: Internet service charges may apply. If you want to keep using the software after the 60-day trial period, you must convert to the perpetual version. You can convert online by following the conversion instructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.

12. Compatibility and performance in a 64 bit environment may vary. Check with the manufacturer of your software or accessory to ensure you have the latest updates.

13. Video recording to Blu-ray Disc™

media is done in MPEG2 and AVC

formats

14. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™

media playback. For optimal performance, download all updates from http://esupport.sony.com/EN/DRIVERS.

15. Norton Internet Security™ 2009 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. You can activate in the Sony VAIO Startup Assistant or by double clicking the Norton Internet Security icon on your desktop. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.

16. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth

® devices vary.

17. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista

® classification of graphics memory, which varies depending on the operating condition, version of device driver and system memory size.

Computer Interface: For this product, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with 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 here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. 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 computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org). ©2009 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, XBRITE

FullHD, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE and MagicGate are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel, Centrino and Core are trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Blu-ray Disc and its logo is a trademark. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo is a registered trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dolby and Dolby Home Theater are registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Printed 03/09.