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•
16530 Via Esprillo
•
San Diego, CA 92127
•
1.800.222.7669
•
www.sony.com
Last Updated: 08/28/2007
VGN-AR690U
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
®
Core
™
2 Duo Processor T7500
Speed:
2.2GHz
Front Side Bus Speed:
800MHz
L2 Cache:
4MB Advanced Smart Cache
Technology: Intel
®
Centrino
®
Duo processor technology
Memory
Type:
DDR2 SDRAM
Installed:
2GB (1GBx2) PC2
-5300
Maximum:
4GB
Speed:
667MHZ
Hard Drive
Capacity:
320GB
(160GB x2)
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: 16x max.
DVD±RW: Yes
CD Read:
24x max.
DVD Read: 8x max.
DVD-RAM Write: 5x max.
DVD-R DL Write: 4x max.
BD-R Read: 2x max
BD-R Write: 2x max
BD-RE Write: 2x max
BD-ROM Read: 2x max
BD-RE Read: 2x max
BD-R DL Read: 1.6x max
BD-R DL Write: 1x max
DVD-RAM Read: 5x max.
Blu-Ray Disc™
Support:
Yes
(BD
-R/-RE/-ROM/ DVD+-RW/+-R
DL/RAM Drive)
BD-RE DL Read: 1.6x max
BD-RE DL Write: 1x max
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader:
Supports Memory Stick
®
and Memory
Stick Duo
™
media
with MagicGate
®
functionality and Secure
Digital Media (SD)
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:
WUXGA
Screen Size: 17"
1
16
2
4
15
5
8
Resolution: 1920x1200
XBRITE-
HiColor
™ Technology: Yes
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA
®
GeForce
®
8600M GT Graphics Processing Unit
Video RAM:
1023MB
Total Available Graphics
TV Tuner: Yes -
ATI TV Wonder
™
Digital Cable Tuner (NTSC and ATSC
Support)
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)
VGA Output(s): 1
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)
Bluetooth
®
Technology:
Integrated Bluetooth
®
Technology
Power
Battery Type:
Standard Capacity Battery (VGP
-
BPS2C)
Estimated Battery Life:
1.5 to 3.5 hours
with standard battery
Power Requirements: 150W=10%
Software
Operating System:
Microsoft
®
Windows Vista
®
Ultimate
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 DVD
®
-
DVD Creation,
LocationFree
®
Player
*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
Telephone Support:
1 year toll-
free technical telephone assistance,
available 24/7
See actual warranty for details.
Limited Warranty and Onsite Service:
1 Year Limited Warranty
with Onsite Service
Online and Email Support:
Support available from
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Dimensions
Weight:
8.4 lbs. with standard battery
Measurements:
16.4"(W) x 1.32"(H) x 11.8"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium
-
ion Battery (VGP
-
BPS9A/B)
AC Adapter (VGP
-
AC19V15)
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP
-
BPL9A/B)
Additional AC Adapter (VGP
-
AC19V15)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP
-
BPL9)
Universal Carrying Case (VGP
-
AMB1)
Notebook Roller Case (VGP
-
AMB6)
Neoprene Notebook and AC Adapter Case (VGP
-
AMC2)
14
6
3
10
7
13
11
9
19
19
USB Laser Mouse (VGP
-
UMS55/B)
Wireless Presentation Mouse (VGP
-
WMS50A)
All-
in
-
one 2.1 Channel Speaker (VGP
-
SP100)
USB Floppy Drive (VGP
-
UFD1)
Color:
Glossy Piano Black
UPC Code:
027242725188
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 8GB.
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. When available, Sony will provide Onsite Service in fulfillment of its limited
warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for
details. Onsite Service will be provided via third
-
party technician to be
dispatched as needed following phone
-
based troubleshooting. Some
repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite Service may not
be available in all locations.
10. Use of this Bluetooth enabled product with other devices may vary as
not all Bluetooth devices are compatible.
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 Microsoft®
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. As with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit
compatibility or prevent Blu
-
ray Disc
™ media playback. VAIO computers
may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC
or VC1 formats at high bit rates.
16. A portion of the system memory over 3GB available to the operating
system.
17. The digital TV tuner supports a CableCARD™ removable security
module. Contact your cable operator to receive a CableCARD
compatible with your operator
’
s network (additional charges may
apply). Not all functions that are available when using a set
-
top box
provided by your cable operator will be supported by CableCARD (e.g.,
video
-
on
-
demand and pay
-
per
-
view functionality may not be
supported). Premium HDTV programming requires additional
subscription fee.
18. Video recording to Blu
-
ray Disc
™ media is done in MP2 format only.
19. Non
-
metric measures are approximate and may 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).
© 2007 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in
part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, XBRITE
-
HiColor,
i.LINK, Sound Reality, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, MagicGate,
LocationFree and, Click to DVD are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows
and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and
other countries. Intel Centrino and Core are trademarks of Intel
Corporation 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 in U.S.A. 08/07.