Sony VGN-TX36GP, VGN-TX36GW User Manual

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*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. *2 By adding one 1GB memory module. *3 Necessary data for recovery (setting back to initial shipment settings) in the hard disk drive consuming approximately 5GB in size is available separately. *4 This product is designed to playback discs that conform to the

ompact Disc Digital Audio standard specifications (CD Standard). A DualDisc is a two sided disc product which mates DVD recorded material on one side with digital udio material on the other side. Please be aware that the audio side (non-DVD side) of a DualDisc may not play on this product because it does not conform to the CD tandard. *5 High-speed/Full-speed/Low speed compatible. *6 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded

s copyright technology. *8 Deploying nterference. Taking this into consideration, the IEEE 802.11g products are designed to reduce the communication speed to ensure communication with IEEE 802.11b products. When the communication speed is not as fast as expected, changing the wireless channel on the access point may increase the communication speed. *9

e communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration,

he radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions. *10 This product may only function with a

enuine Sony battery designed for this model. *11 Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method (ver.1.0).) When the power-saving mode

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orporation in the United States and other countries. All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Whilst

nformation given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our companys policy of improvement through research and design might not

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Intel®CoreSolo Processor U1300 (1.06GHz)

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L1 Cache: 64KB L2 Cache: 2MB (on CPU

12MB DDR2 SDRAM (512MB on board, upgradeable up to 1.5GB

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Microphone jack (stereo mini)Monitor connector (VGA, D-SUB 15 pin) Modular (RJ-11) connecto

Memory Stick slot

SD Memory Card slot*(MMC card compatible

Data rate: maximum 11Mbps (802.11b)/54Mbps (802.11a/g)*9

Bluetooth®standard version 2.0+EDR

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17mm Key pitch / 1.7mm Key stroke

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1.25kg (including the supplied battery

Adobe Reader 7

Image Converter 2 Plus • Instant Mode 1.1

SonicStage 3.4

VAIO Edit Components 6.0

VAIO Update 2.1

AC adapter (VGP-AC16V8)Lithium-ion battery (VGP-BPS5A)

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768) TFT colour display (Clear Bright LCD: White LED, Wide View

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i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 (4 pin) Network (RJ-45) connector (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)Headphone jack (stereo mini

(Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible

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Lithium-ion battery: up to 10 hours of use

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Adobe Photoshop Elements 4.0 (Installer)

SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.2

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SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter 2.0

and SonicStage are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation

Frequency: 2.4GH

Adobe Premiere Elements 2.0

Roxio DigitalMedia SE 7

VAIO Original Screen Saver

Headphone (MDR-Q22LP/S02

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1. AV Mode button

2. Play/Pause button

3. Stop button

4. Previous track button

5. Next track button

6. Disc eject button

7. Indicators

8. Network (RJ-45) connector (100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)

9. DC-IN connector

10. i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 (4 pin) connector

11. USB 2.0 connector

12. PC Card Slot (Type I/II × 1)

13. PC Card eject button

14. Modular (RJ-11) connector

15. USB 2.0 connector

16. Memory Stick slot

(Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, high-speed data transfer compatible)

17. SD card slot (MMC card compatible)

18. Wireless LAN switch

19. Mute button

20. Volume buttons

21. Headphone jack (stereo mini)

22. Microphone jack (stereo mini)

23. DVD±RW drive (supporting DVD+R DL)

24. Manual eject hole

25. Disc eject button

26. Monitor connector (VGA, D-SUB 15 pin)

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capabilities, it gives you freedom and versatility,

while super slim dimensions and platinum white

casing complement your style. Innovative

functions give you smooth, swift AV access. And

numerous design refinements ensure stress-free

operation: VAIO HDD Protection even helps

prevent hard disk scratches if the body gets

bumped. Add elegance and enjoyment to

computing on the move — with the ultra stylish,

ultra portable VAIO TX36GP/W.

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Sophisticated style you’ll want to carry everywhere

Ultra portable and exceptionally attractive, the VAIO TX36GP/W exudes sophisticated innovation.

Ultra portable and exceptionally attractive, the VAIO TX36GP/W exudes sophisticated innovation. Minimal weight and appealing dimensions are achieved with advanced carbon materials, and the

Minimal weight and appealing dimensions are achieved with advanced carbon materials, and the display cabinet is made especially slim through the use of white LEDs. A unique “gravity-joint” design

display cabinet is made especially slim through the use of white LEDs. A unique “gravity-joint” design confers a confident sense of balance between screen and keyboard, and attractive platinum white

confers a confident sense of balance between screen and keyboard, and attractive platinum white casing provides protective elegance. Packing the style and the power to complement the way you

casing provides protective elegance. Packing the style and the power to complement the way you live, it’s a mobile achievement you’ll want to carry everywhere.

live, it’s a mobile achievement you’ll want to carry everywhere.

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VGN-T X36GP/W

A mobile offering more than style

The VAIO TX36GP/W gives you the performance you need on the move. Its VGP-BPS5A battery delivers up to 10 hours* of productivity, or up to an impressive 16.5 hours* with the optional VGP-BPL5A battery. Proven performance is underscored by next-generation Intel® Centrino® Mobile Technology comprising an Intel® Core™ Solo Processor U1300 (1.06GHz), an Intel® 945GMS Express Chipset and Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection. Wireless LAN a/b/g capability is builtin as standard, and Bluetooth® headset support adds versatile communicative capability.

* Estimated battery life under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method

(ver.1.0) when the power-saving mode is on. Actual battery life may vary

with different operating conditions and settings.

An excellent 11.1˝ wide AV experience

Despite being so surprisingly slim, the VAIO TX36GP/W is big on entertainment. Employing white

Despite being so surprisingly slim, the VAIO TX36GP/W is big on entertainment. Employing white LEDs for the backlight, the 11.1˝ wide LCD (16:9 / WXGA: 1366 × 768) delivers excellent DVD

LEDs for the backlight, the 11.1˝ wide LCD (16:9 / WXGA: 1366 × 768) delivers excellent DVD viewing performance beyond its weight and dimensions. Instant Mode can be activated at the

viewing performance beyond its weight and dimensions. Instant Mode can be activated at the press of a button, so you can enjoy CDs and DVDs without waiting to boot up. Furthermore,

press of a button, so you can enjoy CDs and DVDs without waiting to boot up. Furthermore, the SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter enables excellent audio production through

the SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter enables excellent audio production through recommended headphones (for example, MDR-Q22LP/S02 supplied with VAIO TX36GP/W).

recommended headphones (for example, MDR-Q22LP/S02 supplied with VAIO TX36GP/W). DVD±RW writing capability (supporting DVD+R DL) adds to options for creative output.

DVD±RW writing capability (supporting DVD+R DL) adds to options for creative output. Impressive, entertaining, inspiring — that’s the VAIO TX36GP/W.

Impressive, entertaining, inspiring — that’s the VAIO TX36GP/W.

Sony’s recommended headphones* for VAIO

Inner, Open-air Inner, Closed MDR-EX51LP Overhead, Closed MDR-V700DJ

MDR-E931LP

Supplied with VAIO TX36GP/W

Overhead, Open-air

MDR-Q22LP/S02

Powerful software for creative minds.

DVD CREATION

With Click to DVD, you’re only a click away from creating your own photo, movie + photo, or video DVD on DVD±R/RW or DVD+R DL disc. You can also create 5.1 surround sound DVDs. Moreover, Roxio DigitalMedia SE lets you back up audio, image, and data files on CDs and DVDs.

Click to DVD

Roxio DigitalMedia SE

CONTENT BROWSER

VAIO Zone lets you seamlessly enjoy CDs, DVDs, music, photos, videos and other AV files through a single interface. And VAIO Media software enables AV files on your VAIO to be accessed and played by other VAIO Media-installed VAIO notebooks and PCs on your home network.

VAIO Zone

VAIO Media

MOVIES

Import videos from a Handycam*, trim and edit them, or export them to a Handycam* with DVgate Plus. Use

Adobe

Premiere® Elements with VAIO Edit Components to add transitions and effects like sparkles.

DVgate Plus

Adobe® Premiere® Elements

PHOTOS

Import images from your digital camera via USB cable or Memory Stick, then edit the files with Adobe Photoshop PictureGear Studio to place them in chronological order with Calendar View, create a slideshow, or create a photo album and print it or attach it to email.

Elements. Use

Adobe® Photoshop® Elements

PictureGear Studio

MUSIC

Import music from the Net or CDs with SonicStage. Then transfer it to a Network Walkman* or burn your own original CDs. SonicStage Mastering Studio lets you import analogue music (Roland EDIROL AUDIO capture UA-25* or UA101* USB audio interface device required) and edit it with high-quality effector modules before recording on a CD. SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter can enhance any sound played on VAIO and provides excellent headphone presets.

* Availability depends on region. Note: Any copying or reproduction of

copyrighted material may amount to copyright infringement. Song titles, names of artists and other information shown in the SonicStage screen capture are provided for illustrative purposes only.

SonicStage

SonicStage Mastering Studio

SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter

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