Sony VAIO VPCCB23FXL User manual

Get portability, performance and multimedia entertainment in the 15.5" C Series
exclusive one-of-a-kind design that collects and radiates light around the edges of
the laptop making it glow with energy.
VPCCB23FX/L
Let there be light
The C Series has a distinctive, appealing pattern that hints at the sophistication and powerful
technology on the inside.
The wireless way to enjoy PC content on a big screen
Now enjoy all of your personal and online content on your big screen-by wirelessly connecting your
laptop to your TV. Stop crowding around a laptop screen, with Intel® Wireless Display, you can sit back
and experience your favorite videos, photos, movies , online TV shows, and more, all with great image
clarity up to 1080p.
Simply connect an adapter (sold separately) to your TV, follow a few simple steps, and you’re o and
running. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pie.8
Intel® Core™ i3 Processor technology
As the rst level of Intel’s latest processor family with great multitasking built in, the 2nd generation
Intel® Core™ i3 processor delivers a responsive and stunning PC experience you can both see and feel.
That’s visibly smart performance and it starts here.
Watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies
The versatile Blu-ray Disc™ player drive on the C Series laptop combines the power of HD Blu-ray Disc™
video playback with the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities. The best
picture. The best sound. With stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc™ technology is the ultimate way to enjoy
your entertainment.
With a 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor, amazing multimedia experience with Blu-ray Disc™ and
Intel® Wireless Display8, and easy access to the Web, VAIO Care™, and Media Gallery™ software, the C
Series is in a class by itself. You get smart performance and amazing picture quality all in a sleek, up-
market design with up to 8 hours of battery life.9
Specications
Processor
Processor Type Intel® Core™ i3-2310M
Processor Technology Dual Core
Processor Speed 2.10GHz1
Processor Cache 3MB
Display
Screen Size 15.5"
Resolution 1366 x 768
Backlight Technology LED
Memory
Installed Memory 4GB (4GB x 1)
Memory Type/Speed DDR3/1333MHz

Max. Memory 8GB
Graphics
Graphics Processor Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Video RAM Internal5
Storage
Storage Type Serial ATA
Storage Capacity 640GB4
Storage Technology 5400rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Optical Drive Support - Blu-ray Disc™ Read Only
Optical Drive Support - CD/DVD Read / Write
Hardware
Camera Built-in HD web camera powered by Exmor™ sensor and microphone
Keyboard QWERTY, 103 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
10-Key Numeric Pad Yes
Backlit Keyboard Yes
Audio
Sound System Intel® High Denition Audio with Dolby® Home Theater® Technology v3
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In 1
USB 3.0 1
USB 2.0 3
VGA Output(s) 1
Headphone Output 1
Microphone Input 1
Secure Digital (SD) Slot 1
HDMI® Output(s) 1
Memory Stick Duo™ 1
Wireless/Networking
Bluetooth® Technology Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
Ethernet Protocol 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
WiFi Adapter Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000
WiDi Ready Yes - Intel® Wireless Display Technology8
Software
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 64-bit
Supplied Software Microsoft® Oce Starter with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel®6, VAIO Care™, Media Gallery™, PMB -
VAIO Edition
Anti-Virus Software Norton Internet Security™ 2011 30-Day Trial Oer11
Service and Warranty Information
Toll-Free Phone Support 888-476-69727
Onsite/In-Home Service Yes12
International Service Yes
Limited Warranty Term 1 Year
Priority Phone Support 239-768-76057

1. GHz denotes maximum microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary based on application.
4. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
5. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition, version of device driver and total system memory size.
6. This PC is preloaded with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising. Purchase an Oce 2010 Product Key to activate full-featured Oce software on this PC.
7. For some third party software, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.
8. Requires TV Adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu-ray Disc™ or other protected content playback.
9. Estimates based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
10. Mobile Broadband service sold separately.
11. Norton™ Internet Security 2011 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product to work. After your 30-days are nished, buy Norton Internet Security to
continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.
12. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.
Specications subject to change. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate.
Certain Microsoft products included with this computer may use technological measures for copy protection. IN SUCH EVENT, YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE THE PRODUCT IF YOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH THE
PRODUCT ACTIVATIONPROCEDURES. Product activation procedures and Microsoft’s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the product, or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or
recongurations of the computer and may be completed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).
This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy eciency.
©2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, Exmor, VAIO Care and Media Gallery are trademarks of Sony in
the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Core are trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft, Windows and Excel are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S.
and in other countries. Blu-ray Disc and its logo is a trademark. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dolby and Dolby Home Theater are registered trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. Norton Internet Security is a trademark of Symantec Corporation or its aliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
Certain restrictions apply. See www.sonystyle.com/pcwarranty for more information.
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR® 5.0
EPEAT™ TBD
ROHS® Compliant
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 14.77" (W) x 1.24" - 1.56" (H) x 9.88" (D)
Weight (Approx.) 6.30 lbs. (with Standard Battery)
Power
Battery Type Standard Lithium Ion Battery (5300mAh)
DVD Playback Up to 5.5 hours9
Default Brightness Up to 8 hours9
Maximum Brightness Up to 7 hours9
Start-up Times
Average Resume Time from Suspend 2 seconds
Average Boot Time 60 seconds
First Boot Time 5 minutes, excluding end user interaction
General
Action Buttons VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless On/O
Pointing Device Touchpad (Gesture supported)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories Standard Lithium Ion Battery (5300mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord

Updated: June 7, 2011