Sony VGN-TX36GP/W Laptop User Manual


 
Move ahead with power, pleasure and elegant style.
VGN-T X36GP/ W
Powerful software for creative minds.
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.
Import images from your digital
camera via USB cable or Memory
Stick, then edit the files with Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Elements. Use
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.
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.
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.
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.
CONTENT BROWSER
MOVIES
PHOTOS
MUSIC
DVD CREATION
Adobe
®
Photoshop
®
Elements
PictureGear Studio
VAIO Zone
VAIO Media
DVgate Plus
Adobe
®
Premiere
®
Elements
Click to DVD
Roxio DigitalMedia SE
SonicStage Mastering Studio
SonicStage
SonicStage Mastering Studio
Audio Filter
* 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.
Sony recommends Microsoft
®
Windows
®
XP Professional.
Sophisticated style you’ll want to carry everywhere
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
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
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.
Sophisticated style you’ll want to carry everywhere
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
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
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.
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 built-
in 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
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
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
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.
Impressive, entertaining, inspiring — that’s the VAIO TX36GP/W.
An excellent 11.1˝ wide AV experience
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
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,
the SonicStage Mastering Studio Audio Filter enables excellent audio production through
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.
Impressive, entertaining, inspiring — that’s the VAIO TX36GP/W.
VAIO TX36GP/W is built for high-level pleasure as
well as performance. With renowned Intel
®
Centrino
®
Mobile Technology and built-in wireless
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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pli
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heatre sound quality:
D
olby Virtual
S
peaker
/
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DVD
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RW
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supportin
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S
imple entertainment
access
:
AV
C
ontrol Button
s
C
able-free:
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cratch prevention
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V
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HDD Protectio
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S
uperior material:
C
arbon Body
H
an
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y presentat
i
on:
P
lug
&
Display
C
ontent sharing:
Memory
S
tick
S
lot
(S
tandard
/
Duo
/
Magic
G
ate
/
PR
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compatible
)
/
SD Card Slo
t
Sony’s recommended headphones* for VAIO
Inner, Open-air
MDR-E931LP
Inner, Closed MDR-EX51LP
Supplied with VAIO TX36GP/W
Overhead, Open-air
MDR-Q22LP/S02
Overhead, Closed MDR-V700DJ
B
eaut
if
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l
v
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ew
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g
:
Clear Bri
g
ht LCD
(
White LED, Wide View
)
/
Wide 16:
9
DVD
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