Sony recommends Windows Vista® Ultimate

Specifications
Model VGN-AR69GU
Platform Intel® Centrino® Processor Technology VGN-AR69GU
• Intel® Core™ 2 Duo Processor T8300(2.40GHz)*1*2 • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN • Mobile Intel ® PM965 Express Chipset
Operating System Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (English version) with Traditional Chinese Language Pack
Processor System Bus 800MHz 1 5
Memory Bus 667MHz
Cache Memory 3MB
Main Pre-installed / Max 4GB DDR2 SDRAM*3 (Max)*4 2 6
Memory SO-DIMM slots 2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses two)
3
Hard Disk 500GB*5 (250GBx2, Serial ATA, 5400rpm, RAID support*6)
4
Drive Blu-ray Disc Drive 7
Maximum Reading Speed BD-ROM: 2x / BD-R: 2x (Single Layer), 1.6x (Dual Layer) / BD-RE: 2x (Single Layer), 1.6x (Dual Layer) / DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer),
Optical 6x (Double Layer) / DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 6x (Dual Layer) / DVD-RW: 6x /DVD+RW: 6x / DVD-ROM: 8x / DVD-RAM: 5x /
Drive CD-ROM: 24x /CD-R: 24x /CD-RW: 24x
Maximum Writing Speed BD-R: 2x (Single Layer), 1x (Dual Layer) / BD-RE: 2x (Single Layer), 1x (Dual Layer) / DVD+R: 8x (Single Layer), 2.4x (Double Layer) /
DVD-R: 8x (Single Layer), 2x (Dual Layer) / DVD+RW: 4x / DVD-RW: 4x / DVD-RAM: 5x / CD-R: 8x /CD-RW: 8x
Graphics Accelerator NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT notebook graphics processing unit (GPU)
8 9 10 1112 13
Dedicated Video Memory 512MB
Display 17.0" Wide (WUXGA: 1920 x 1200) TFT colour display (Clear Bright High Colour LCD) 14 15 16
TV Function Digital (DVB-T)/Analogue Hybrid Tuner x 1*7
USB High Speed USB 2.0 x 3
i.LINK(IEEE 1394)
Network (RJ-45)Connector
4pin (S400) x 1
10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-T x 1 17 18 192021 22 23 24 2526
Intel ® Centrino® Processor Technology
Display Output Connector Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15pin x 1
AV In/Out Connector Input x 1
S Video In/Out Connector Input x 1, Output x 1*8
Interfaces Headphone Stereo mini jack x 1
27 28 29 30 31 32 33
Microphone Stereo mini jack x 1
HDMI Connector Output x 1
Modem V.92 and V.90 Compliant x 1

VAIO AR
Memory Stick Slot Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible, High-speed data transfer compatible)*9
SD Memory Card Slot SD Memory Card *10 (SDHC compatible, MMC compatible)
DC IN x1
Others VHF/ UHF Connector, Optical Out Connector, Infrared Receiver
Wireless LAN Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11a/b/g/Draft n*11 • Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN • Maximum data rate: 11 Mbps

VGN-AR69GU
Wireless
Connection (802.11b)/54 Mbps (802.11a/g) 300 Mbps (Draft 802.11n)*12 • 5 GHz (802.11a/Draft n), 2.4 GHz (802.11b/g/Draft n)
343536 37 3839
Bluetooth Bluetooth standard Ver. 2.0+EDR
Compatible Memory Cards Memory Stick (Standard/Duo Size compatible, MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible,
High-speed data transfer compatible) • SD Memory Card (SDHC compatible) • Multi Media Card
PC Card Slot ExpressCard™(ExpressCard™/54 compatible) x 1, Type I/II x 1
Camera Effective Pixels: 1280x1024
Audio • DSD compatible high quality sound chip: "Sound Reality" (Intel® High Definition Audio compatible)
• 3D audio (Direct Sound 3D support) • Built-in stereo speakers • Built-in monaural microphone
Keyboard / Input Device • Approx. 19 mm key pitch / 2.5mm keystroke • 86 keys • Intelligent Touchpad
Battery Life*13 Bundled Battery VGP-BPS9A/B Lithum-ion battery: up to 2 hours of use
Optional Long Battery VGP-BPL9 Lithum-ion battery: up to 3 hours of use
Dimensions (W x H x D) 416 x 33.5-41.5 x 299.5mm 40 41 42 43
Weight 3.9kg (including the supplied battery)
Software Applications • AV Entertainment: Windows® Media Center, Image Converter 3 • Video Edit/Playback: VAIO Movie Story 1.1, VAIO Content 1. Shortcut buttons
Exporter 1.2, Adobe® Premiere® Elements 4.0, VAIO Edit Components 6.4*14, WinDVD BD for VAIO 8.0 • BD/DVD Creation: Click to 2. Volume buttons
Disc 1.0*15, Click to Disc Editor 1.0 • Music: VAIO MusicBox 1.1, SonicStage Mastering Studio 2.4, SonicStage Mastering Studio 3. Mute button
Audio Filter 2.3, DSD Direct Player 1.0 • Still Image/Photo: Windows® Photo Gallery, Picasa™, Adobe® Photoshop® Elements 4. Disc drive eject button
6.0(Installer) • Home Network: VAIO Media 6.0 • Word Processor/Spreadsheet: 60-Days Trial Version of Microsoft® Office 5. Built-in camera MOTION EYE
Professional 2007*16 • Tool: Roxio Easy Media Creator 9.0, Adobe® Reader® 8.1, Norton Internet Security™ 2007*17 • Utilities: VAIO
6. Built-in stereo speakers
Control Center 2.1, VAIO Camera Capture Utility 2.7, VAIO Launcher 1.1, Setting Utility Series 3.1, ArcSoft Magic-i™ Visual Effects 1.0
• Support: VAIO Recovery Center 1.1, VAIO Update 3.0, VAIO Data Restore Tool 1.0 7. Power button
8. LCD lock
Supplied Accessories AC Adaptor(VGP-AC19V16)*18 • Lithium-ion battery(VGP-BPS9A/B)*19 • Remote Commander (RM-MCE20E), 2 AA Batteries
9. Infrared receiver
Warranty One year *20 10. Built-in monaural microphone
11. Memory Stick Duo slot (Standard/Duo Size compatible,
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.
*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. *2 Intel® Virtualization Technology is not supported on VAIO. *3 If memory modules of the same capacity are installed to both of the MagicGate compatible, Memory Stick PRO compatible,
two memory module slots, the supported dual channel mode provides better performance. *4 "A portion of the system memory over 3GB may not be available to the operating system. *5 GB means High-speed data transfer compatible)
one billion bytes when referring to hard disk drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition. *6 Set to RAID 0 (Striping) at initial shipment 12. SD Memory card slot (MMC compatible)
settings. It will be displayed as 500GB x 1 on the Windows operating system. *7 "There may be some cases in which the programmes cannot be seen depending on the Cable TV Service. Please
contact each Cable TV Service for further information. *8 Does not support playback copyright protected contents recorded on Blu-ray disc. *9 Compatibility confirmed with Sony branded ÅgMemory 13. Wireless LAN switch
StickÅh media only. *10 The copyright protection of the SD memory card is not supported. *11 The maximum communication distance can vary depending on the obstacles or the distance between 14. USB 2.0 connector (x 2)
the communication devices, the radio waves, the operating system or the software being used. *12 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, 15. PC Card eject button
existence of obstacles between such devices, the device configuration, the radio conditions, and the software in use. In addition, communication may be cut off depending on the radio conditions. *13
Estimated battery life (under JEITA Battery Run Time Measurement Method (ver.1.0).) Actual battery life may vary with different operating conditions and settings. For further details, please visit vaio- 16. PC Card slot (Type I/II x 1)
online.sony.com *14 Though the software is not pre-installed, the official license is registered. It can be downloaded free of charge. *15 When a BDMV format disc is to be created, a hard disk margin 17. ExpressCard™ module eject button
of two times the capacity of the material other than the actual space necessary for itself, plus approximately 1GB is required. BD-J discs created by "Click to Disc" or "Click to Disc Editor"are verified 18. Universal ExpressCard™ slot
for playback on Playstation3 and VAIO with Blu-ray Disc Drive. The system software of Playstation3 and "WinDVD BD for VAIO" may require upgrade to enable playback. 19. i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400(4pin) connector
*16 "This software is intended for evaluation purposes only. It must be activated before actual use, and the activation procedures will be detailed during initial launch.
Activation requires Internet access, which enables certain functions included. This software has an expiration date of 60 days from date of first use, at which time the software will operate under 20. AV In
reduced-functionality mode, limiting options and operations. *17 Free use of 90 days. Further update will be charged. *18 AC adapter should be connected while the CPU is having a heavy workload, 21. S-Video In Connector
such as Blu-ray disc playback, or playback may not be displayed properly because of the power saving feature. *19 This product may only function with a genuine Sony battery designed for this 22. S-Video Out Connector
model. *20 Warranty conditions may vary by region.
23. HDMI connector
<Important notice when playing back Blu-ray discs>> 24. Monitor connector (Analogue RGB, mini D-sub 15 pin )
[Supporting Disc] • Supports writing data to BD-R 1.1 discs (single-layer discs with the capacity of 25GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50GB) and BD-RE 2.1 discs (single-layer discs with the 25. Network (RJ-45) connector
capacity of 25GB, dual-layer discs with the capacity of 50GB). The Blu-ray disc drive on your computer does not support BD-RE 1.0 discs and Blu-ray cartridge discs. [Blu-ray Disc Playback] • As
with other optical media devices, circumstances may limit compatibility or prevent Blu-ray disc playback. VAIO computers may not support movie playback on packaged media recorded in AVC or 26. Modem (RJ-11) connector
VC1 formats at high bit rates. • Requires compatible high-definition display for high-definition playback. Playback of AACS protected media may require an HDCP compliant output and HDCP 27. CHANNEL buttons -/+
compliant display. • You may need to connect to the Internet when playing copyright protected Blu-ray discs • Region settings are required for Movies and BD-ROM contents. If the region setting and 28. TV REC button
the region of the disc do not match, playback is not possible. [Blu-ray Disc Recording / Burning] • Video recording to Blu-ray Disc media is done in MPEG2 format only. 29. Play/Pause button
The trademarks, including but not limited to "SONY", "VAIO", "Memory Stick" and "SonicStage" are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation and/or its subsidiaries. Adobe, Adobe
Photoshop, Adobe Reader and Adobe Premiere are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries. Centrino, Centrino Inside, Centrino Logo, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, 30. Stop button
Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Pentium and Pentium Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and other countries. Windows, Windows Vista, the Windows logo and Microsoft are trademarks 31. Previous track button
or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Whilst 32. Next track button
information given is true at time of printing, small production changes in the course of our company's policy of improvement through research and design might not necessarily be included in the specifications.
E&OE. Actual models may differ slightly in appearance to illustrations provided. 33. AV MODE button
34. S/PDIF optical out (Output frequency 96 kHz/48 kHz/
44 kHz/Variable)
Optional Accessories for the VGN-AR69GU (availability depends on region) 35. Microphone jack(stereo mini)
36. Headphones jack(stereo mini)
37. Blu-ray Disc Drive
Multiply your entertainment with Blu-ray compatibility and built-in TV Tuner
VGP-BPL9 VGP-SP100 38. Drive eject button
Lithium-ion Battery (L) 2.1ch Amplified Speakers 39. Manual eject hole
● Rechargeable battery: ● Unparalleled multimedia experience 40. VHF/UHF connector
up to 3 hours of use*13 ● Easy connectivity via USB 2.0 41. Security slot
● 1.2W Subwoofer plus bass balance 42. USB 2.0 connector
43. DC IN connector

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 Powerful Software for creative minds.

VGN-AR69GU Sony recommends Windows Vista® Ultimate

VIDEO & PHOTOS
Click to Disc / Click to Disc Editor
Create interactive video/photo Blu-ray

Stay on top with T V reception Discs with menus, sync play and calendar
view. Use photos and footage you've
edited with Click to Disc Editor

and Blu-ray’s high definition VAIO Movie Story

Automatically produce high-quality
home movies with a professional feel
in three simple steps.

Blu-ray’s HD (High Definition) capabilities will let you stay on top of Adobe® Premiere® Elements
Enjoy advanced editing of videos,
your game with detailed images that are bound to get your creations photos, and music with this
renowned software.
noticed. You can also stay on top of breaking news and your favourite
Adobe® Photoshop® Elements
shows since this PC provides a TV Solution right at your desk. Add a personal touch to your prized
still images and present them
And naturally the Windows Vista® Ultimate operating system effectively to your friends.

provides unprecedented usability and security, so you always come VAIO Content Exporter
Simply and smoothly export a wide
out on top no matter how you enjoy this multi-talented PC. range of AV files, including video
footage and photos you’ve enjoyed
creating yourself.
Roxio Easy Media Creator / Win DVD BD for VAIO /
Picasa™

MUSIC
VAIO MusicBox
Intelligent software that automatically
plays music from your collection that
fits your mood, activity or time of day.

SonicStage Mastering Studio

Convert analogue music to digitally
enhanced audio* with high-quality
effector modules.

SonicStage Mastering Studio

Audio Filter
Enhance any audio content played on
VAIO laptop PCs and enjoy it with
excellent headphone presets.

Hybrid TV tuner with Design-integrated SONY illuminated logo AV control buttons S/PDIF optical out, S-Video SUPPORT
easy control MOTION EYE camera In/Out, HDMI Connector
VAIO Update
Alerting you to important changes via
Internet that appear as reminder
balloons on your desktop.**
Blu-ray Disc & Full HD High-Octane AV Entertainment Sleek & Stately Style Norton Internet Security™ 2008
VAIO AR69GU has a built-in Blu-ray Disc Drive that allows you to unleash In addition to the visual power of HD images, VAIO AR69GU gives you a total With a minimum thickness of 33.5 mm, every surface and every curvature of Highly effective monitoring for viruses and
spyware helps keep computing secure.***
your creativity in the form of HD (High Definition) content. It comes with all the audiovisual experience powered by the latest Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T8300 its sleek body has meaning; to make VAIO ergonomically stylish, stress-free
software you need to edit and burn HD content onto Blu-ray disc so you can (2.40GHz). For instance, there’s a built-in TV tuner with handy remote commander to work with, and a pleasure to look at. The light and sturdy magnesium alloy VAIO Recovery Center / VAIO Data Restore Tool
get started right away. And its 17" wide Clear Bright High Colour LCD gives so you can enjoy watching TV right where you are. It's perfect for editing high- used in the chassis is the same type that is used in aerospace by virtue of its
you a detailed picture that does justice to HD images, with 72% colour quality video footage with bundled VAIO Movie Story and creating original Blu-ray durability and resistance to electromagnetic interference, and the exterior’s
reproduction for incredible realism, and a Vivid mode that instantly boosts Discs with menus via new Click to Disc / Click to Disc Editor. Premium Black finish radiates a lustre like a fine car or a grand piano.
colour contrast for a more lively image.

Standard Mode Vivid Mode ✚ Main features

HD viewing: Visual communication: Network freedom:
TV Solution at your desk: Fast HDD access: Superior material: Handy presentation:
17" Wide Clear Bright Built-in Camera Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11
Built-in Hybrid TV Tuner RAID Technology Magnesium alloy body Plug & Display
High Colour LCD MOTION EYE a/b/g/Draft n & Bluetooth®

Content sharing: Excellent sound:

Comfortable typing: AV output flexibility: Customisable:
Memory Stick Slot Rich Sound Speakers,
Full-pitched Keyboard HDMI, S-Video, S/PDIF User-assignable S keys
SD Memory Card Slot Dolby® Digital Live

✚ Basic specifications * Roland EDIROL AUDIO capture

UA-25**** or UA-101**** USB audio
Intel® Core™2 Duo interface device required.
Genuine Windows 17.0" WUXGA NVIDIA® GeForce®
Processor T8300 Blu-ray Disc™ Drive Main Memory 4GB Hard Disk Drive 500GB ** Internet connection required for use.
Vista® Ultimate 1920 x 1200 LCD 8600M GT GPU *** Free use of 90 days. Further update will
(2.40GHz) be charged.
Screen image is simulated. Note: Any copying or reproduction of
copyrighted material may amount to
copyright infringement.