Sony VAIO VPCF123FX User manual

VPCF123FX/B
VAIO® F Series Laptop PC
MULTIMEDIA MADE SIMPLE
Rediscover your favorite music, photos and more with Media Gallery. Developed with
design in mind, Media Gallery includes a stunning UI with easy - to - use features and
technology that takes the work out of enjoying your media. In one - step you can easily
simplify your massive music library into unique playlists. SensMe™Technology suggests
photos and music based on your unique viewing and listening habits, reminding you of
forgotten favorites. Plus, with integrated GraceNote™ and YouTube ™ support, you can
get the full scoop on your favorite artist or uncover music videos and interviews you
didn't know existed.
PMB VAIO ® Edition makes managing and enjoying your photos and home videos simple
and easy. Instantly sort your photos and home videos by person, place, or date and
reduce camera shake in your home videos effortlessly with this breakthrough
technology.
Fall in love with your favorite movies all over again with an extra - wide, theater inspired
16.4 ” (1600x900) display using energy - efficent LCD technology. Enjoy the power of HD
Blu - ray Disc™ video playback with the convenience and utility of DVD and CD
read/write functionalities.
An HDMI™output delivers video and audio to external sources via a single cable so you
can enjoy HD entertainment on your compatible big screen HDTV without a myriad of
extra cables (HDMI™cable sold separately).
POWERFUL PERFORMACE
Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel ® Core™i7 - 740QM processor (1.73GHz )
with Intel ® Turbo Boost Technology up to (2.93GHz ) and 6GB of pre - installed system
memory.
The VAIO ® F Series laptop comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ® Windows ® 7
Home Premium 64 - bit .
Microsoft ® Office Starter 2010 includes reduced - functionality versions of Word ® and
Excel ® only, with advertising.
A NVIDIA ® GeForce ® GT 330M graphics card with 1GB VRAM delivers smooth,
responsive gameplay.
Store your favorite multimedia, important documents, and cherished family photos on
the massive 500GB Serial ATA hard drive.
ENDLESS FEATURES
A backlit keyboard frames the keys with a soft glow and illuminates the keys for
convenient typing day or night. Plus you have an integrated numeric key pad ideal for
fast and accurate entry of numeric data with just one hand.
The VAIO ® F Series laptop, designed with dedicated AV Controls, makes navigating
through your favorite multimedia quick and easy.
Stay connected to friends and family while on the road with real - time video
conferencing using the MOTION EYE ® camera and microphone with face - tracking
technology.
Maximum performance and amazing HD entertainment on a top - notch 16.4"
widescreen laptop with a backlit keyboard and integrated number pad. And with a
quad core Intel ® Core ™i7 processor, dedicated NVIDIA ® GeForce ® graphics, and a
Blu - ray Disc™drive , you will experience the ultimate in smart performance and a
razor - sharp picture with amazing depth and clarity.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 05/19/2010
VPCF123FX/B
VAIO® F Series Laptop PC
Specifications
General
ActionButtons: S1,VAIO,ASSIST,Play/Pause/Stop,Wirelesson/off,
Display off
PointingDevice: Electro - statictouchpad (Multi - Finger)
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,103keyswith2.0mmstrokeand19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built - inMOTIONEYE® camera and microphone with face -
trackingtechnology
10 - KeyNumeric Pad: Yes
BacklitKeyboard: Yes
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™i7 - 740QM
Speed: 1.73GHz withTurbo Boost Technology up to2.93GHz
Technology: Quad - Core
L3Cache: 6MB
Memory
Installed: 6GB(4GBx1) + (2GBx1)
Maximum:8GB
Type/Speed: DDR3/1333MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 500GB
Speed: 5400rpm
Type: SerialATA
Optical Drive
BD - RDLRead: 2.2x max
BD - RRead: 4x max
BD - REDLRead: 2.2x max
BD - RERead: 4x max
BD - ROMRead: 4x max
Blu - rayDisc™ Support: Read Only (BD - ROM)
CDSupport: Read/Write(CD/ - R/ - RW)
DVDSupport: Read/Write(DVD±R/±RW/±RDL/ - RAM)
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCardReader: OneMemoryStickPRO™ ( STD/Duo)media
slotwith MagicGate ® functionality
One ExpressCard ®/ 34media slot
OneSecureDigital(SDmemorycard)mediaslot
Audio
SoundSystem: Intel® HighDefinition Audio w/ Dolby ® HomeTheather ®
v3
Display
ScreenSize: 16.4"
Resolution: 1600x900
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ®GT330MGPU
VideoRAM: 1GBof dedicated video RAM
Inputs and Outputs
HeadphoneJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
USBPort(s): 3USB(onesharedwitheSATA)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
i.LINK ® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK ®connector(IEEE1394)
EthernetConnection (s): 1
HDMI™ Output: 1
InternalMicrophone: 1
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery
DVDPlayback: Upto 1 hours StandardCapacityBattery
DefaultBrightness: Upto 3 hours StandardCapacityBattery
Upto 4.5 hours LargeCapacityBattery
MaximumBrightness: Upto 3 hours StandardCapacityBattery
Upto 4.5 hours LargeCapacityBattery
Start -up Times
AverageBoot Time: 60sec
AverageResumeTimefromSuspend: 2sec
FirstBootTime: 5min
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Wireless/Networking
EthernetProtocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T
EthernetSpeed: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
Wi - Fi: 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Technology: IntegratedStereoA2DP(2.1+EDR)
Software
OperatingSystem: GenuineMicrosoft ® Windows ®7HomePremium64 -
bit
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®Office2010Starter
Anti - VirusSoftware: NortonInternetSecurity™201030 - DayTrial Offer
SystemMaintenanceand Support: VAIOCare ™ - Systemdiagnostics
and maintenance
Sony®CreativitySuite: PMB– VAIO ®Edition - Import,organize,editand
publish in one easy - to - useprogram
VAIO ® MediaGallery - Bringforgotten favorites to life
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicalassistanceavailable24/7at
888 - 476 - 6972.For priority support, please call 239 - 768 - 7605 .
OnlineandEmailSupport: Availableat
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In - HomeService: 1yearlimitedwarrantywithOnsite/In - Home
Service .See actual warranty for details.
InternationalService: 1yearinternationalserviceplan.Registration
required.See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
LimitedWarrantyTerm: 1yearlimitedwarranty .Seeactualwarrantyfor
details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : Silver
RoHS ® : Compliant
ENERGYSTAR® : 5.0
Dimensions
Weight: 6.4lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements: 15.3"(W)x1.22 - 1.62"(H)x 10.4"(D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery(5000mAh)
ACAdapter
PowerCord
Optional Accessories
ACAdapter(VGP - AC19V45)
AdditionalStandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS21A/B)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL21)
Campus Messenger Bag (VGP - AMB14/B)
VAIOBackpack (VGP - CCB6/B)
Bluetooth® Keyboard(VGP - BKB1)
Bluetooth®RemoteMouse(VGP - BMS80)
VAIO ® NeopreneCarrying Case (VGP - AMC7)
RechargeableBluetooth ® Mouse(VGP - BMS77)
Color: Black
UPCCode: 027242800267
1.GHz denotes microprocessor internal clockspeed and may vary.
2.GBmeansone billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary. A portion of hard disk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requiresacompatible802.11 access point (802.11n recommended)
andinternet connection.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.Measuredatthenarrowestpoint
6.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used only to designatethataproduct
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
7.Ratingbaseduponlaboratorytesting. Actual performance varies
basedonsettings,environmental conditions, and usage. Battery
capacitydecreases over time anduse.
8.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)orwriteto Sony Electronics,12451Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
9.Forcertainthirdpartysoftwareapplications,Sonyprovidesfirstlevel
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdparty vendor. Availability and schedule for any
suchsupportis determined by the aplicable software vendor. Long
distance charges may apply
10.BroadbandInternetservicerequired along with third partyservices
whichmay require a subscription or otherservicefee.
11.Includes Microsoft ® Office2010preloaded.PurchaseaProductKey
toactivate a full Microsoft Office2010suite.
12.Compatibility and performance in a64 - bitenvironmentmayvary.
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13.NortonInternetSecurity™201030 - day subscription is pre - installed
onyourSonyVAIOPC.Youneed to activate the software for the
producttowork.Afteryour30 - daysarefinished,buyNortonInternet
Securitytocontinuetobe protected from viruses, hackersand
identifytheft.
14.When available, Sony will provideOnsite/In - HomeServicein
fulfillmentofitslimitedwarrantyobligations.Anysuchservicesare
subjecttothetermsandconditionsofthelimitedwarranty.See
actualLimited Warranty for details. Onsite/In - HomeServicewillbe
providedvia third - partytechniciantobe dispatched as needed
following phone - basedtroubleshooting.Somerepairsmaybe
accomplishedwith self repair kits.Onsite/In - HomeServicemay notbe
available in all locations.
15. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequality will vary.
16.Basedonoriginal factory image and will vary with product
configurationchanges and additional software addedto the hard
drive.
17.Excluding end user interaction
18.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary
turboboost
19.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/preventBlu - rayDisc™ media
playback.
20.Intel® TurboBoostTechnologyrequiresaPCwitha processor with
IntelTurboBoost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology
performancevariesdependingon hardware, software and overall
systemconfiguration.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,thereareamultitudeofvarying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.This product is not
manufacturedtowork with any specific software, and Sony doesnotand
cannotmakeanywarrantyor representation with respect tothe
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticular software packages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedhere.
Sonyherebydisclaimsanyrepresentations or warranties thatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoosetoconnecttoit. While Sony representatives orSony
authorizeddealersmaybe able to assist you and may make
recommendations,theyareNOTauthorized to vary or waivethis
disclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermineforthemselvesthesuitabilityand
compatibilityofthehardwareand software in each and every particular
instance.Software titles pre - installedontheSonycomputeraresubject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremay not be identical to
retailversionsor have all documentation. Features and specifications are
subjectto change without notice. Non - metricweightsandmeasures are
approximateand may vary.
Lampinthisproductcontainsmercury. Disposal of these materials may
beregulateddue to environmental considerations. For disposal or
recyclinginformation,pleasecontactyourlocalauthoritiesorthe
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
©2010SonyElectronicsInc.Allrights reserved. Reproduction in wholeor
inpartwithoutwrittenpermission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO,Memory
StickPRO,MOTIONEYE,MagicGateand i.LINK are trademarks of Sonyin
theU.S.andin other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of
theMicrosoftCorporationin the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and
CentrinoareregisteredtrademarksandCore is a trademark of theIntel
CorporationintheU.S.and in other countries. Bluetooth and the
BluetoothlogoareregisteredtrademarksofSIG,Inc.Symantec,the
SymantecLogo,andNortonInternet Security are trademarksor
registeredtrademarksofSymantecCorporationoritsaffiliatesintheU.S.
andother countries. Blu - rayDiscandtheBlu - rayDisclogo are
trademarks.HDMIisatrademarkof HDMI Licensing LLC. Allother
trademarksaretrademarksoftheirrespectiveowners.