VAIO®
AR Digital Studio
® Notebook PC
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Experience the performance of the Intel® Dual-Core™ T2330 (1.60GHz )
processor with 2GB of pre-installed system memory.
The VAIO® FZ comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft® Windows Vista
®
Home Premium.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work
and play quicker anywhere within your office or home using next
-
generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
Store your important documents, family videos and pictures on the roomy
160GB (5400RPM) hard drive.
STUNNING GRAPHICS
Watch your favorite movies and shows in stunning quality on the 17"
WXGA+ LCD widescreen display.
With XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology see deeper blacks, brighter whites, true
-
to-life color and razor sharp detail from almost any angle.
CONTEMPORARY FUNCTIONAL DESIGN
A convenient HDMI™ slot allows for easy, one-wire output of both audio
and HD video content to your compatible HDTV without compromising the
high-quality digital signal (HDMI™ cable sold separately).
Three USB ports, ExpressCard® and Memory Stick PRO™ media slots are
conveniently located on the front and sides of the FZ notebook for easy,
straightforward accessibility.
Stay connected to colleagues, friends and family at home or on-the-go
with real-time video conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE
®
camera and microphone.
The VAIO® AR notebook is a multimedia powerhouse with a spacious 17"
widescreen display featuring XBRITE-ECO™ LCD technology and a built-in
1.3 mega pixel camera and microphone for video chatting with family and
friends . Backed by an Intel® Pentium Dual Core™ processor, this blazing
-
fast, super-powerful notebook is the ultimate desktop replacement.
Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
VAIO®
AR Digital Studio
® Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: Desktop Replacement
Action Buttons: S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume, Mute, Eject,
Play/Pause/Stop, Wireless LAN On/Off, FF and Rewind
Hardware
Pointing Device:
Electro-Static touch pad
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Camera:
Built
-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE® camera
and microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Pentium®
Dual
-Core Processor T2330
Speed:
1.60GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
533MHz
L2 Cache:
1MB
Memory
Type: DDR2 SDRAM
Installed:
2GB (1GBx2) PC2-5300
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
533MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity:
160GB
Speed:
5400rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
DVD+R DL Write: 6x 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
±RW: Yes
(DVD
±R DL/DVD±RW/RAM)
CD Read: 24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD
-RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD
-R DL Write: 6x max.
DVD
-RAM Read: 5x max.
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: Supports optional Memory
Stick® and Memory Stick Duo™ media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
One Secure Digital (SD) media slot
One PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with CardBus
support
One ExpressCard® /54 Slot
Audio
Sound System: Sony® Sound Reality™ - Audio Enhancer
Display
Screen or Display Technology: WXGA+
Screen Size:
17"
Resolution:
1440x900
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA
® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU with Total
Available Graphics Memory of 1023MB (max.)
Video RAM: 256MB Dedicated Video Memory
Chipset: Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
Inputs and Outputs
Ethernet Port:
1
HDMI™ Connection Output(s):
1
Headphone Jack:
1
i.LINK® Interface: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector (IEEE 1394)
Modem Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
S
-Video Output(s):
1
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
DC
-In:
1
S/PDIF Output(s):
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol: Fast Ethernet (RJ-
45)
Ethernet Speed:
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base
-T
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem with (RJ-
11)
Wireless LAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN Network
Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS9/B)
Estimated Battery Life:
1.5
-2.5 hours (Standard Capacity
Battery)
2.0
-4.5 hours (Large Capacity Battery)
Power Requirements:
150W+10%
Software
Operating System: Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home
Premium
Internet Services: AOL® 90-Day Risk Free Trial - New Users
Only
Supplied Software: Microsoft®
Works SE 9.0 w/ 60-Day
Trial Version of Microsoft® Office Home and Student
2007
Sony®
Original Software:
Click to Disc™
Editor - DVD
Creation
LocationFree Player® Software
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software applications and
trials.
Security and Anti
-Virus Software:
Norton 360
™
All-In
-One
Security 60-day Trial
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty: 1 Year Limited Warranty
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
Dimensions
Weight:
8.3 lbs.
(with standard battery)
Measurements: 16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS9/B)
AC Adapter (VGP-
AC19V15)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS9A/B)
Additional AC Adapter (VGP-
AC19V15)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPL9)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-
AMB1A)
Sport Backpack (VGP-AMB2)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP-AMC2)
USB Laser Mouse (VGP-
UMS55/B)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP-WMS50A)
All-in
-one 2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP-
SP100)
Color:
Black
UPC Code:
027242742093
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 a compatible 802.11n access point. Some functionality may
require Internet services, which may require a fee.
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. Actual battery life may vary based on product settings, usage
patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
8. Viewable area measured diagonally.
9. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony’s warranty,
please visit
www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888
4SONYPC), or write to Sony Electronics, 12451 Gateway Boulevard,
Fort Myers, FL 33913.
10. A portion of the system memory over 3GB available to the operating
system.
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. Broadband connection is required along with third party services
which may require a subscription fee and other service fees.
13. 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.
14. Total Available Graphics Memory refers to the new Windows Vista
classification of graphics memory, which is the total of Dedicated
Video Memory, System Video memory and Shared System Memory.
Shared System Memory vaires depending on the operating condition
and system memory size.
15. Non-metric measure is approximate and may vary.
16. Requires HDTV with HDMI connector (sold separately) and equivalent
display capability. Image quality will vary.
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.
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).
©2008 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE-ECO,
i.LINK, Sound Reality, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate,
LocationFree Player, MOTION EYE and, Click to Disc Editor are
trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft and
Windows Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
and in other countries. Intel, Pentium and Core are trademarks of the
Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. HDMI is a trademark of
HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners.
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