Sony VAIO VPCEG3BFXP User manual

VPCEG3BFX/P
The E Series laptop is built with the features and performance you
need every day to stay connected and be entertained. With the
2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor and 4GB of memory, you get
smart performance and amazing picture quality in a laptop with
a tantalizing texture and up-market design.
Leave no ngerprint
Whether it is open or closed, you will nd yourself wanting to feel
this VAIO® E Series laptop. With a textured, diamond-shaped
pattern embossed on the lid and palm rest, this PC is artfully
craed to be pleasing to the eyes and to the touch without
leaving any ngerprint smudges.
Dedicated Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® 410M graphics card with up to 1GB of
RAM6 gives a performance boost to your day-to-day processor
functions for a visually stunning, optimized computing experience
whether your gaming or performing everyday tasks.
Bold and Bright
Developed by the same people you trust to engineer amazing
at-panel HDTVs, this laptop features exceptional picture
quality. The 14” (1366 x 768) widescreen display includes an LED
backlight that helps ensure a bright display with lower power
consumption for improved battery life.
One button bliss
Discover special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB that
get you where you want to go with a touch of a button.
• One touch access to the web without full boot up into
Windows® with WEB button.
• Press the VAIO button to launch either PMB (Picture Motion
Browser) or Media Gallery™ soware and create movies, and
enjoy photos and music in a whole new way.
• ASSIST button links directly to VAIO Care™ soware that helps
maintain and troubleshoot PC issues for optimal performance.
A better computer deserves better support
We back our computers with industry-leading support that is
distinguished by such features as:
• In-home service13—that’s right, when possible we’ll come out to
your house to resolve your issue
• International service20 available in over 40 countries
• 24/7 phone and chat support8
• Parts and labor are covered as part of the standard limited
warranty on covered repairs
• Online support website with access to drivers, soware
updates, FAQs, user forums and more
• Optional Sony extended service plans27 that keep you covered
up to 4 years from the date of your PC purchase

1. GHz denotes maximum microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary based
on application.
2. Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 are only available on select Intel® processors.
Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, soware,
and system conguration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/turbo.
4. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
6. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition,
version of device driver and total system memory size.
7. Microso® Oce Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel® only, with advertis-
ing. No PowerPoint® or Outlook®.
8. For some third party soware, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be
available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.
10. Based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably based on
hardware conguration, soware, power management settings, environmental condi-
tions, wireless connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally
decrease with time and use.
12. Norton™ Internet Security 2012 30-day subscription is pre-installed on your Sony VAIO
PC. You need to activate the soware for the product to work. Aer your 30-days are
nished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers
and identify the.
13. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.
20. Not all models applicable. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
27. Sony Extended Service Plans are oered and administered for Sony by Service Net
Warranty, LLC and Service Net Solutions of Florida, LLC, PO Box 1411, Jeersonville, IN
47130. All Extended Service Plans are subject to terms and conditions available at www.
SonyStyle.com/espterms.
Features and specications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measures are approximate.
Certain Microso 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 ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Product activation
procedures and Microso’s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the
product, or upon certain reinstallations of the soware 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.
©2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without
written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, Exmor, S-Force, Vegas,
ACID, Sound Forge, VAIO Care Media Gallery and the Sony make.believe logo are
trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel, Core and Pentium are
trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Microso, Windows
and Excel are registered trademarks of the Microso 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/espterms for more information.
UPC: 027242848894 / Updated: December 23, 2011
Specications
Processor
Processor Cache 3MB
Processor Speed
2.50GHz1 with Intel®
Turbo Boost Technology
up to 3.10GHz2
Processor
Technology Dual Core
Processor Type Intel® Core™ i5-2450M
Display
Backlight
Technology LED
Resolution 1366 x 768
Screen Size 14.0"
Memory
Installed Memory 4GB (4GB x 1)
Memory Type/
Speed DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory 8GB
Graphics
Graphics
Processor
NVIDIA® GeForce®
410M
Graphics Video
RAM 1GB dedicated6
Storage
Storage Capacity 500GB4
Storage
Technology 5400rpm
Storage Type Serial ATA
Optical Drive
Optical Drive
Support - CD/DVD Read / Write
Optical Drive Type CD/DVD Player / Burner
Hardware
Camera Built-in web camera
and microphone
Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with
2.0mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Audio
Sound System Intel® High Denition
Audio
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In 1
HDMI® Output(s) 1
Headphone
Output 1
Memory Stick
Duo™ 1
Microphone Input 1
Secure Digital (SD)
Slot 1
USB 2.0 4
VGA Output(s) 1
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol 1000BASE-T/100BASE-
TX/10BASE-T
WiFi Adapter Atheros® 802.11b/g/n
Soware
Anti-Virus Soware
Norton Internet
Security™ 2012 30-Day
Trial Oer12
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7
Home Premium with
Service Pack 1 64-bit
Supplied Soware
Microso® Oce
Starter with reduced-
functionality versions
of Word and Excel®7,
VAIO Care™, Media
Gallery™, PMB - VAIO
Edition
Service and Warranty Information
Toll-Free Phone
Support 888-476-69728
Onsite/In-Home
Service Yes13
International
Service Yes20
Limited Warranty
Term 1 Year
Priority Phone
Support 239-768-76058
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR® 5.0
EPEAT™ Gold
ROHS® Compliant
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
13.62" (W) x 1.14" - 1.36"
(H) x 9.40" (D)
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.) 5.08 lbs. (with Standard
Battery)
Power
Battery Type Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5300mAh)
DVD Playback Up to 5 hours and 30
minutes10
Default Brightness Up to 7 hours and 30
minutes10
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
Colors
Color Blush Pink