Edirol Laptop VGN A17GP User Manual

VGN-A17GP  
VAIO A  
Distinctive Curve of Elite Performance  
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Smooth Performance  
Comprised of a powerful Intel® Pentium®  
M processor 1.60GHz, Intel® 855PM  
chipset and Intel® PRO/Wireless Network  
Connection, this advanced technology  
delivers exceptional power and efficiency  
that enable a genuine breakthrough in  
mobile freedom.  
Intel® CentrinoMobile  
Technology  
Elegant bronze  
VAIO logo  
Long battery life  
Rounded form and  
close fittings  
The VAIO A17GP virtually does away with  
the need for AC power. Its innovative  
architecture delivers both high performance  
and lower power consumption that extends  
battery life considerably. With a battery fully  
charged, you have approximately 2.5  
hours* of mobile power.  
* Estimated battery life when the power-saving mode is  
on. Actual battery life may vary with different operating  
conditions and settings.  
Refined keyboard with  
unobtrusive LEDs  
Built-in Wireless LAN  
802.11b/g  
Flick the Wireless Switch on the front of  
VAIO A17GP, connect instantly* with your  
home or office 2.4GHz Wireless LAN Access  
Point, and communicate freely without  
cables. New VAIO A17GP is compatible with  
both IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g (Wi-Fi)  
Wireless LAN standards.  
Flush Touchpad and  
handsome click  
buttons  
* A 2.4GHz Wireless LAN Access Point must be  
within range.  
Optional Port Replicator  
New docking mechanism of Port  
Replicator VGP-PRA1 lets you quickly  
connect and disconnect VAIO A17GP from  
AC power and peripherals, including  
mouse and printer. Ample connectors on  
this new Port Replicator include Optical  
Digital Audio Out for Dolby 5.1ch surround  
sound that can greatly enhance your  
home theatre experience.  
Rigid magnesium  
side panels  
Mobile creative studio  
DVD videos in one click  
Fluent DVD writing  
VAIO A17GP enables fun and easy DVD  
creation. Simply load the DVD±RW drive with  
your choice of DVD media, connect your DV or  
MICROMV Handycam*, and click the “Create  
DVD!” button of Sony’s excellent Click to DVD  
software. With one click you can create your  
The versatile VAIO A17GP enables writing to  
DVD+R/RW and DVD-R/RW discs. You can  
make DVD videos or archive your favourite  
movies with Click to DVD, and overwrite  
DVD+RW and DVD-RW discs for everyday  
uses such as storing data with Drag’n Drop  
CD+DVD software. Buffer under-run error  
protection assures consistently high quality  
copies every time.  
own Hollywood-style DVD masterpiece.  
* Availability depends on region.  
Professional video editing  
Import videos with DVgate Plus, then add professional titles,  
subtitles, and transitional effects to them with Adobe® Premiere®  
Standard video editing software. To take editing even further, use  
3D Particle Maker and Motion Tracker featured in new VAIO Edit  
Components (ver. 4.1) for Premiere. After editing, Click to DVD  
software enables easy recording of your masterpiece to DVD.  
Shoot with Handycam*  
Edit with  
Record with Click to DVD  
Your original DVD  
Adobe® Premiere® Standard  
* Availability depends on region.  
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Sony recommends Microsoft® Windows® XP.  
VGN-A17GP  
Always Ready  
Front  
Luminous sensor  
Wherever you go with VAIO A17GP, its  
screen automatically adjusts brightness to  
suit the environment, thanks to ErgoBright™  
technology. This is good news for both your  
eyes and the battery. You’ll especially  
appreciate this feature when making  
presentations in dim conference rooms.  
Adjustment is gradual, to help everyone’s  
eyes adjust, and manual brightness control  
is of course possible as well. The sensor  
itself is located beneath the speaker grille,  
near the one-touch buttons.  
15˝ SXGA+ (1400 ×1050)  
TFT colour display  
Wireless LAN  
indicator  
Wireless LAN  
switch  
Memory Stick Standard/  
Duo Size Compatible Slot  
(Memory Stick PRO compatible)  
Indicators  
Plug & Display  
No more twiddling with controls when  
connecting a projector to a notebook PC!  
Using Extended Display Identification Data  
(EDID) from the projector*, VAIO A17GP  
automatically chooses the maximum  
projector resolution and displays your  
presentation material on the presentation  
screen and the LCD at that resolution.  
Top  
Volume buttons  
Brightness button/indicator  
Magnify button  
Mute button/  
indicator  
Luminous sensor  
Power button  
Built-in stereo  
speakers  
* When using projector devices that don't feature EDID,  
maximum resolution output may not be implemented.  
Keyboard  
S1 button  
One-touch buttons  
The Brightness button changes the screen  
brightness setting to maximum (ideal for  
DVD viewing), auto (ErgoBright™  
Intelligent  
Touchpad  
technology) for email and web surfing, and  
manual for fine-tuning. The Magnify button  
lets you change screen resolution. The S1  
button provides a shortcut to launch a  
favourite application or put VAIO A17GP in  
standby mode to save power when moving  
from desk to conference room. Volume and  
Mute buttons also come in handy.  
Left/right button  
Right  
DVD±RW drive  
Modular (RJ-11) connector  
Disc drive eject button  
Left  
PC Card eject button  
Combo —  
Memory Stick slot*  
This conventional looking card slot offers  
new functionality. Located on the front of  
VAIO for easy access, it handles not only  
Memory Stick and Memory Stick PRO, but  
also Memory Stick Duo without an adapter.  
PC Card Slot (Type I/II×1)  
Microphone jack  
(monaural mini)  
USB 2.0 connector  
Headphone jack  
(stereo mini)  
i.LINK (IEEE1394) S400 (4 pin) connector  
* Memory Stick Standard/Duo Size Compatible Slot.  
Supports high speed data transfer with parallel interface  
on Memory Stick PRO. MagicGate copyright protection  
technology cannot be applied.  
Rear  
Air exhaust vent  
USB 2.0 connector (×2)  
Monitor connector (VGA, Mini D-SUB 15 pin)  
A/V Out connector (NTSC/PAL compatible)  
DC-IN connector  
Upgraded software  
Network (RJ-45) connector  
(100BASE-TX/10BASE-T)  
Take your imagination to the limit! Click to DVD now allows one-click photo DVD  
creation directly from Cyber-shot* and images from Memory Stick, in addition to  
popular one-click video DVD creation. Adobe® Premiere® Standard with new  
VAIO Edit Components lets you add flames or sparkles to moving subjects. And,  
SonicStage has a convenient new interface for collecting, playing back, and  
Port Replicator VGP-PRA1* (Optional)  
Printer connector  
Optical Digital Audio Out connector  
checking out music.  
* Availability depends on region.  
USB 2.0  
connector (×2)**  
USB 2.0  
connector** (×2)  
DC-IN connector  
S-Video Out connector  
Composite output  
Monitor connector  
(VGA, Mini D-SUB 15 pin)  
Monitor connector (DVI-D)  
Network connector  
Audio In/Out connectors (stereo)  
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Click to DVD  
Adobe Premiere Standard  
SonicStage  
*
Availability depends on region.  
** When VAIO A17GP is attached to the Port Replicator,  
becomes available.  
a
total of  
5
USB 2.0  
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Powerful software for creative minds.  
Almost anything you can imagine, you can create and communicate on VAIO. Powerful software  
capabilities make professional level image editing and music production simple and fun for everyone.  
One-click create  
One-click automatic  
DVD (movie and/or photo) recording  
Edit create  
Creative control over DVD  
(movie and/or photo) production  
Click to DVD  
With Click to DVD software and a connected  
Handycam* (DV / MICROMV), Cyber-shot*, or Memory  
Stick, you’re only a click away from creating your own  
Hollywood-style DVD masterpiece. Original photo  
DVDs, movie+photo DVDs as well as video DVDs can  
be easily made in Automatic Mode. By choosing “VAIO  
Animated Menu, a moving menu background can be  
created from your original clip. Or select Edit Mode for  
further editing along the way to making your own DVD.  
With Click to DVD, everything is simple!  
Just connect your DV or  
MICROMV Handycam*,  
Cyber-shot* and/or  
insert Memory Stick in  
your VAIO and click the  
Create DVD” button.  
Then sit back, relax for  
a while... and enjoy your  
own DVD with video  
and/or photos.  
Type in chapter titles, choose movie and photo  
settings, select a menu background, and add one  
of the 5.1ch surround background music  
templates provided. Trimming, rearranging  
footage is also easy. Create your DVD (video and/  
or photos) the way you like it!  
Handycam* Cyber-shot * Memory  
Stick  
Connect to VAIO via cable  
or insert into slot.  
Handycam* Cyber-shot * Memory  
Stick  
One click  
Connetct to VAIO via cable  
or insert into slot.  
1.Import Movie  
1.Import Movie  
2.Import Pictures  
2.Import Pictures  
Enjoy your DVD.  
3.Create  
3.Create  
3.Create  
DVD Menu  
DVD Menu  
DVD Menu  
4.Preview  
Create DVD  
/
4.Preview  
Create DVD  
/
4.Preview  
Create DVD  
/
Drag’n Drop CD+DVD  
Remarkable Drag’n Drop CD+DVD software lets you write on DVD±R/RW and  
CD-R/RW media by simply dragging and dropping files with your mouse! The  
software includes Music BOX for creating music CDs, Data BOX for recording  
data to CDs and DVDs, and DISC Backup BOX for creating copies of data CD  
and DVDs.  
Enjoy your DVD.  
DVD CREATION  
DVD media  
MOVIES  
COMMUNICATION  
MUSIC  
PHOTOS  
Visual  
Communication  
Camera*  
Handycam*  
Net MD Walkman*  
Cyber-shot*  
DVgate Plus  
SonicStage  
PictureGear Studio  
Network Smart Capture  
You can import movies from DV or MICROMV  
Handycams* by simply connecting and using  
the one click button. Then edit your movies  
with Adobe® Premiere® Standard and export  
them to DV or MICROMV Handycam*  
equipment (MPEG1 and MPEG2 file export also  
possible), or record them to DVD using Click to  
DVD. DVgate Plus makes every step easy.  
Save music from the Internet or CDs on your  
hard disk and search, sort and play back music  
conveniently. And when you want your music “to  
go”, create original compilation CDs in MP3 or  
ATRAC3 format as well as standard audio CDs  
on your VAIO. You can also copy music into  
MiniDisk (MD)**. A convenient new interface  
makes all the operation easier than ever!  
By connecting your VAIO with your digital  
This handy tool for visual communication lets  
you capture still and moving images from a  
Digital Handycam* connected via i.LINK cable  
or optional Visual Communication Camera  
(PCGA-UVC11/A)*. You can even take images  
automatically at intervals with a Web camera.  
The images can be attached to email or  
uploaded to your Web site.  
camera via USB cable, or inserting Memory  
Stick media, you can automatically import  
photos to VAIO’s hard drive. Since photos are  
displayed as thumbnails on the screen,  
browsing is a breeze. You can also create  
screensavers and slideshows, as well as photo  
albums you can print or save as PDF files.  
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Adobe® Premiere® Standard  
Adobe Photoshop Elements  
SonicStage Mastering Studio  
This professional video editing software lets  
you easily create and edit your own  
This advanced music mastering software lets  
you import analogue music — including old LP  
records and cassette tapes — edit the music,  
and write your own high-quality optimised CDs.  
(EDIROL AUDIO capture UA-5 USB audio  
interface device from Roland or Sony’s optional  
Port Replicator VGP-PRA1*** is required for  
analogue stereo music import.) Leading  
features include Super Bit Mapping, four high-  
performance third-party effector modules, and  
support for recording in a 24bit/96KHz  
sampling mode***.  
Creating and editing your digital images has  
never been easier, thanks to Adobe®  
Hollywood-quality videos. Just place visual  
materials along a timeline window, then drag  
and drop to rearrange them. You can add  
sophisticated titles, and transitions. Use 3D  
Particle Maker and Motion Tracker to create  
visual effects such as sparkles or flames that  
move convincingly within your video via new  
VAIO Edit Components (ver. 4.1) for Premiere.  
Then export the results to Click to DVD and  
create your own quality DVD video!  
Photoshop® Elements. These state-of-the-art  
image editing tools free you to explore your  
creativity. After personalising your photos, you  
can print them, email them or post them on the  
Web. It’s the fun way to master the elements  
of digital imaging.  
* Availability depends on region. ** SonicStage supports the new-generation Hi-MD as well as standard MD. *** Sony’s optional Port Replicator VGP-PRA1 only allows recording at 16bit / 44.1KHz.  
Note: Song titles, names of artists, and other information shown in the SonicStage screen capture are provided for illustrative purposes only.  
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Sony recommends Microsoft Windows XP.  
Specifications  
Model  
VGN-A17GP  
®
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Microprocessor  
Intel Centrino Mobile Technology  
®
1
*
®
Intel Pentium M Processor 1.60GHz  
- Supports Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology  
®
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Operating System  
Microsoft Windows XP Professional (English version) Multilanguage User Interface  
(pre-installed Traditional Chinese)  
®
Chipset  
Intel 855PM Chipset  
Processor System Bus  
Memory Bus  
400MHz  
333MHz  
Cache Memory  
Main Memory  
L1 Cache: 64KB L2 Cache: 1MB (on CPU)  
2
*
512MB DDR SDRAM (upgradeable up to 2GB)  
,
2 SO-DIMM slots (The pre-installed memory module uses one)  
Hard Disk  
60GB (C: 15GB, D: 45GB) Ultra ATA/100  
Optical Drive  
DVD±RW Drive  
Maximum reading speed: DVD+R, DVD-R: 4× / DVD+RW, DVD-RW: 2× / DVD-ROM: 8× / CD-ROM: 24×  
Maximum writing speed: DVD+R: 2.4× / DVD-R: 4× / DVD+RW, DVD-RW: 2× / CD-R: 16× / CD-RW: 8×  
Graphics Accelerator  
Video Memory  
Display  
• Dual display compatible • 3D graphics acceleration compatible • ATI Technologies Inc. MOBILITY™ RADEON™ 9200  
64MB  
15.0" SXGA+ (1400 × 1050) TFT colour display (Clear Bright LCD)  
3
*
Interfaces  
• USB 2.0 × 3 • i.LINK (IEEE 1394) S400 (4 pin) • A/V Out connector (NTSC/PAL compatible) • Network (RJ-45) connector  
(100BASE-TX/10BASE-T) • Headphone jack (stereo mini) • Microphone jack (monaural mini) • Monitor connector (VGA, Mini D-SUB 15 pin)  
4
*
• Modular (RJ-11) connector • Port Replicator connector • Memory Stick Standard/Duo Size Compatible Slot (Memory Stick PRO  
5
*
compatible  
)
6
*
7
*
Wireless LAN  
Modem  
• Integrated Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/802.11g • Data rate: maximum 11Mbps (802.11b) 54Mbps (802.11g) • Frequency: 2.4GHz  
V.92 and V.90 Compliant  
PC Card Slot  
Audio  
Type I/II × 1, CardBus Support  
®
Windows sound system compatible • AC97 compliant • Software MIDI sound generator • Stereo speakers  
Keyboard / Input Device  
Battery  
• ca 19mm Key pitch / ca 3mm Key stroke • 86 Keys • Intelligent Touchpad  
8
*
PCGA-BP2EA Lithium-ion battery: Approx. 2.5 hours of use  
Dimensions (W × H × D)  
Weight  
342.5 × 37.2-43.5 × 276.5mm  
Approx. 3.2kg (including the supplied battery)  
Software Applications  
• Adobe Reader 6 • Adobe Photoshop Elements 2.0 • Adobe Premiere Standard • Easy Systems Drag’n Drop CD+DVD 3.0  
• InterVideo WinDVD 5 for VAIO • Sony Click to DVD 2.0 • Sony DVgate Plus 1.2 • Sony Network Smart Capture 1.2  
• Sony Notebook Setup 4.0 • Sony PictureGear Studio 2.0 • Sony SonicStage 2.0 • Sony SonicStage Mastering Studio 1.2  
• Sony VAIO Edit Components 4.1 • Sony VAIO SLIT Screen Saver • Symantec Norton AntiVirus 2004  
Supplied Accessories  
Warranty  
• AC adapter (PCGA-AC19V3) • Lithium-ion battery (PCGA-BP2EA)  
9
*
One year  
*1 CPU speed will be reduced under certain operating conditions. *2 By removing the pre-installed 512MB memory module and adding two 1GB memory modules.  
*3 High-speed/Full-speed/Low speed compatible. *4 Does not support MagicGate copyright protection technology. *5 Supports high speed data transfer with parallel interface on  
Memory Stick PRO. MagicGate copyright protection technology cannot be applied to Memory Stick PRO. *6 IEEE 802.11g products are capable of communicating with widely used  
IEEE 802.11b products. When both products are deployed in the same environment, high-speed communications are disabled and the communication speed may be reduced.  
*7 The communication speed varies depending on the distance between communication devices, 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. *8 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. For further details, please visit vaio-  
online.sony.com *9 Warranty conditions may vary by region.  
The trademarks, including but not limited to “SONY”, “VAIO”, and “Memory Stick” are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation and/or its subsidiaries.  
Adobe, Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Reader are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.  
Intel, Pentium, SpeedStep and Centrino are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.  
Microsoft and Windows are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.  
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.  
RealNetworks and RealOne Player are the trademark or registered trademark of RealNetworks, Inc.  
All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.  
Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
Whilst 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.  
Optional Accessories (availability depends on region)  
VGP-PRA1 Port Replicator  
Monitor connector (DVI-D)  
Optical Digital Audio Out  
connector  
S-VIDEO Out connector  
Printer connector  
PCGA-WMS5/S  
PCGA-UMS3/B USB Optical Mouse (Compact)  
Sophisticated, dynamic exterior  
Maintenance-free optical design  
Sensor resolution: 800 dots per inch  
Wireless Mouse  
Stylish, user-friendly design  
Highly sensitive receiver  
Sensor resolution: 800 dots  
per inch  
PCGA-BP2EA  
PCGA-AC19V3  
VGP-CP1 Carrying Pouch  
Urethane lining prevents  
scratches  
Embossed VAIO logo  
Mini pouch included  
Convenient double zipper  
Lithium-ion Battery  
AC Adapter  
Rechargeable battery  
Universal voltage compatible:  
AC100 – 240V  
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