VAIO® AR Series Notebook PC
17” Multimedia Powerhouse
EVERYDAY PC PERFORMANCE
Experience the performance of the Intel® Pentium® Dual-Core T2390
processor (1.86GHz ) with 2GB of pre-installed system memory.
The VAIO® AR notebook comes pre-installed with Genuine Microsoft
®
Windows Vista® Home Premium.
Offering a massive boost in wireless connection speed and range, work
and play quicker almost anywhere within your office or home using next
-
generation 802.11n integrated wireless LAN technology .
Store your favorite multimedia, important documents and cherished family
photos on the 250GB Serial ATA hard disk drive.
RICH MULTIMEDIA
Watch all of your favorite movies in stunning clarity on the 17” widescreen
display using XBRITE-ECO™ technology so you can see deeper blacks,
brighter whites, true-to-life color and razor sharp detail from almost any
angle.
Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDA® GeForce® 8400M
GT GPU graphics card with 256MB of dedicated video RAM.
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 colleagues, friends and family at the office or on-the-go
with real-time video conferencing using the integrated MOTION EYE
®
camera and microphone.
Whether it’s for YouTube, a company project or for sharing with family and
friends, editing digital video captured by your Sony Handycam® is quick
and easy with VAIO® Movie Story software. You choose the supplied
template and professional-looking cutaways, cross-fades and soundtrack
syncing are automatically done for you.
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 megapixel 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 Series Notebook PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Notebook
Type of Use: High-performance Multimedia
Action Buttons:
S1, S2, AV Mode, Volume-/+,
Mute, Play/ Pause/ Stop, Eject, Fast Forward,
Rewind, WLAN on/off
Pointing Device: Electro-Static touch pad
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.5mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in 1.3 megapixel MOTION EYE®
camera andmicrophone
Processor
Type:
Intel®
Pentium
® 2 Dual-Core Processor
T2390
Speed: 1.86GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
533MHz
L2 Cache:
1MB
Memory
Type:
DDR2
Installed: 2GB PC2-4200 (1GBx2)
Maximum: 4GB
Speed: 533MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 250GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Interface:
Serial ATA
Optical Drive #1
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±RW:
Yes
(DVD±RW/±R DL/RAM Drive)
CD Read: 24x max
DVD Read: 8x max
DVD-
RAM Write:
5x max
DVD-
R DL Write:
4x max
DVD-
RAM Read:
5x max
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick
Duo™ media slot with MagicGate®
functionalityOne ExpressCard® /54 slotOne
Secure Digital (SD™ memory card) media
slotOne PCMCIA - Type II/Type I card slot with
CardBus support
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size:
17.0"
Resolution:
1440 x 900
XBRITE-ECO™ Technology:
Yes
Technology: WXGA+ LCD
Graphics
Processor:
NVIDIA®
GeForce
® 8400M GT GPU with
Total Available Graphics Memory of 1023MB
(max.)
Video RAM: 256MB dedicated video RAM
Chipset:
Mobile Intel® PM965 Express Chipset
Interface:
HDMI™ , S-Video and VGA out with
Smart Display Sensor
Inputs and Outputs
HDMI™
Connection Output(s):
1
Headphone Jack: 1
Modem Jack: 1
Microphone Input:
1
S-
Video Output(s):
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)
S/PDIF Output(s):
1
Ethernet Connection (s):
1
Networking/Modem
Ethernet Protocol:
10Base-T/100Base-
TX/1000Base
-
T
Ethernet Speed:
Fast Ethernet (RJ
-45)
Modem Type: Integrated V.92/V.90 Modem (RJ-
11)
Wireless LAN:
Intel® PRO/Wireless 4965AGN
Network Connection (802.11a/b/g/n)
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery (VGP-BPS9B)
Estimated Battery Life:
1.5-
2.5 hours
Standard
Capacity Battery2.0-
4.5 hours
Large Capacity
Battery
Power Requirements:
150W + 10%
Software
Operating System:
Genuine 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 CreationVAIO Movie Story - Movie
CreationVAIO Music Box - Playlist
Creation*Please access VAIO® Help and
Support from your PC for a complete list of
software applications and trials.
Security and Anti
-Virus Software: Microsoft®
Windows Live™
OneCare
™ Trial Version
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
RoHS®: Certified
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 Cable
Optional Accessories
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL9)
Additional Standard Lithium-ion Battery (VGP-
BPS9A/B)
USB Optical Mouse(VGP-UMS20/B)
All-in-one 2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP-SP100)
100GB Portable Hard Drive with Wireless Keys
(VGP-UHDM10/B)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case
(VGP-AMC2)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP-
AMB1A)
Color: Glossy Piano Black
UPC Code: 027242739819
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, which may require a fee.
4. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.
5. DVD media/formats are not universally compatible.
6. Viewable area measured diagonally.
7. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
8. Measured at the narrowest point
9. 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.
10. 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 varies depending on the operating condition
and system memory size.
11. Actual battery life will vary based on product settings, usage
patterns, battery and environmental conditions.
12. 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.
13. 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 aplicable software vendor.
14. 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 dont 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
instgructions presented during setup and paying the required fees.
15. A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to
the operating system.
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.
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,
Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate, MOTION EYE, i.LINK and
Click to Disc Editor, Music Box and VAIO Movie Story are trademarks of
Sony in the U.S. and in other coutries. Microsoft, Windows and Windows
Vista are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other
countries. Intel, Centrino and Pentium are registered 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.
Printed in U.S.A. 04/08.