Sony VAIO VPCF123FXB 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).
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19
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.
1
20
1
12
11
2

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).
4
19
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.
1
20
1
12
11
2
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).
4
19
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.
1
20
1
12
11
2
VPCF123FX/B
VAIO® F Series Laptop PC
Specifications
Dimensions
Weight: 6.4 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements: 15.3"(W) x 1.22-1.62"(H) x 10.4"(D)
5
General
Action Buttons: S1,VAIO, ASSIST, Play / Pause /
Stop, Wireless on / off, Display off
Pointing Device: Electro-static touchpad (Multi-
Finger)
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 103 keys with 2.0mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone with face-tracking technology
10 -Key Numeric Pad: Yes
Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™i7 - 740QM
Speed: 1.73GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up
to 2.93GHz
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20
Technology: Quad-Core
L3 Cache: 6MB
Memory
Installed: 6GB (4GBx1) + (2GBx1)
Maximum: 8GB
Type/Speed: DDR3/1333MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 500GB
2
Speed: 5400rpm
Type: Serial ATA
Display
Screen Size: 16.4"
4
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick
PRO™ ( STD / Duo) media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard ® /34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media
slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio w/
Dolby® Home Theather ® v3
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ® GT 330M GPU
Video RAM: 1GB of dedicated video RAM
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
USB Port(s): 3 USB (one shared with eSATA)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC- In: 1
i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector
(IEEE 1394)
6
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
HDMI ™ Output: 1
Internal Microphone: 1
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery
DVD Playback: Up to 1 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
7
Default Brightness: Up to 3 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 4.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
7
7
Maximum Brightness: Up to 3 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 4.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
7
7
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
12
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter
11
Anti - Virus Software: Norton Internet Security ™2010
30-Day Trial Offer
13
System Maintenance and Support: VAIO Care™-
System diagnostics and maintenance
Sony® Creativity Suite: PMB –VAIO® Edition -
Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-
to-use program
VAIO® Media Gallery -Bring forgotten favorites
to life
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from
your PC for a complete list of software
applications and trials.
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll- free technical
assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For
priority support, please call 239-768-7605 .
9
Online and Email Support: Available at
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In -Home Service: 1 year limited warranty
with Onsite/In-Home Service . See actual
warranty for details.
14
International Service: 1 year international service
plan. Registration required. See
www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty .
See actual warranty for details.
8
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : Silver
RoHS® : Compliant
ENERGY STAR ® : 5.0
Optical Drive
BD - R DL Read: 2.2x max
BD - R Read: 4x max
BD - RE DL Read: 2.2x max
BD - RE Read: 4x max
BD - ROM Read: 4x max
Blu -ray Disc™ Support: Read Only (BD- ROM)
19
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/- RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD ± R/ ± RW/ ± R DL/-
RAM)
Start - up Times
Average Boot Time: 60 sec
16
Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 sec
16
First Boot Time: 5 min
17
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base- TX/1000Base -
T
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ -45)
Wi- Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
3
Bluetooth ® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
(2.1 + EDR)
18
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(5000mAh)
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V45)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS21A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL21)
Campus Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB14/B)
VAIO Backpack (VGP-CCB6/B)
Bluetooth® Keyboard (VGP-BKB1)
Bluetooth® Remote Mouse (VGP-BMS80)
VAIO® Neoprene Carrying Case (VGP-AMC7)
Rechargeable Bluetooth® Mouse (VGP-BMS77)
Other
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242800267

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).
4
19
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.
1
20
1
12
11
2
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).
4
19
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.
1
20
1
12
11
2
VPCF123FX/B
VAIO® F Series Laptop PC
Specifications
Dimensions
Weight: 6.4 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements: 15.3"(W) x 1.22-1.62"(H) x 10.4"(D)
5
General
Action Buttons: S1,VAIO, ASSIST, Play / Pause /
Stop, Wireless on / off, Display off
Pointing Device: Electro-static touchpad (Multi-
Finger)
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 103 keys with 2.0mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone with face-tracking technology
10 -Key Numeric Pad: Yes
Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™i7 - 740QM
Speed: 1.73GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up
to 2.93GHz
1
20
Technology: Quad-Core
L3 Cache: 6MB
Memory
Installed: 6GB (4GBx1) + (2GBx1)
Maximum: 8GB
Type/Speed: DDR3/1333MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 500GB
2
Speed: 5400rpm
Type: Serial ATA
Display
Screen Size: 16.4"
4
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick
PRO™ ( STD / Duo) media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard ® /34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media
slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio w/
Dolby® Home Theather ® v3
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ® GT 330M GPU
Video RAM: 1GB of dedicated video RAM
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
USB Port(s): 3 USB (one shared with eSATA)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC- In: 1
i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector
(IEEE 1394)
6
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
HDMI ™ Output: 1
Internal Microphone: 1
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery
DVD Playback: Up to 1 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
7
Default Brightness: Up to 3 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 4.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
7
7
Maximum Brightness: Up to 3 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 4.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
7
7
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
12
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter
11
Anti - Virus Software: Norton Internet Security ™2010
30-Day Trial Offer
13
System Maintenance and Support: VAIO Care™-
System diagnostics and maintenance
Sony® Creativity Suite: PMB –VAIO® Edition -
Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-
to-use program
VAIO® Media Gallery -Bring forgotten favorites
to life
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from
your PC for a complete list of software
applications and trials.
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll- free technical
assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For
priority support, please call 239-768-7605 .
9
Online and Email Support: Available at
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In -Home Service: 1 year limited warranty
with Onsite/In-Home Service . See actual
warranty for details.
14
International Service: 1 year international service
plan. Registration required. See
www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty .
See actual warranty for details.
8
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : Silver
RoHS® : Compliant
ENERGY STAR ® : 5.0
Optical Drive
BD - R DL Read: 2.2x max
BD - R Read: 4x max
BD - RE DL Read: 2.2x max
BD - RE Read: 4x max
BD - ROM Read: 4x max
Blu -ray Disc™ Support: Read Only (BD- ROM)
19
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/- RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD ± R/ ± RW/ ± R DL/-
RAM)
Start - up Times
Average Boot Time: 60 sec
16
Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 sec
16
First Boot Time: 5 min
17
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base- TX/1000Base -
T
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ -45)
Wi- Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
3
Bluetooth ® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
(2.1 + EDR)
18
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(5000mAh)
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V45)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS21A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL21)
Campus Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB14/B)
VAIO Backpack (VGP-CCB6/B)
Bluetooth® Keyboard (VGP-BKB1)
Bluetooth® Remote Mouse (VGP-BMS80)
VAIO® Neoprene Carrying Case (VGP-AMC7)
Rechargeable Bluetooth® Mouse (VGP-BMS77)
Other
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242800267
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).
4
19
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.
1
20
1
12
11
2
VPCF123FX/B
VAIO® F Series Laptop PC
Specifications
Dimensions
Weight: 6.4 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements: 15.3"(W) x 1.22-1.62"(H) x 10.4"(D)
5
General
Action Buttons: S1,VAIO, ASSIST, Play / Pause /
Stop, Wireless on / off, Display off
Pointing Device: Electro-static touchpad (Multi-
Finger)
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 103 keys with 2.0mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone with face-tracking technology
10 -Key Numeric Pad: Yes
Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™i7 - 740QM
Speed: 1.73GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up
to 2.93GHz
1
20
Technology: Quad-Core
L3 Cache: 6MB
Memory
Installed: 6GB (4GBx1) + (2GBx1)
Maximum: 8GB
Type/Speed: DDR3/1333MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 500GB
2
Speed: 5400rpm
Type: Serial ATA
Display
Screen Size: 16.4"
4
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick
PRO™ ( STD / Duo) media slot with
MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard ® /34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media
slot
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio w/
Dolby® Home Theather ® v3
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ® GT 330M GPU
Video RAM: 1GB of dedicated video RAM
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
USB Port(s): 3 USB (one shared with eSATA)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC- In: 1
i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector
(IEEE 1394)
6
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
HDMI ™ Output: 1
Internal Microphone: 1
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery
DVD Playback: Up to 1 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
7
Default Brightness: Up to 3 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 4.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
7
7
Maximum Brightness: Up to 3 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 4.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
7
7
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
12
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter
11
Anti - Virus Software: Norton Internet Security ™2010
30-Day Trial Offer
13
System Maintenance and Support: VAIO Care™-
System diagnostics and maintenance
Sony® Creativity Suite: PMB –VAIO® Edition -
Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy-
to-use program
VAIO® Media Gallery -Bring forgotten favorites
to life
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from
your PC for a complete list of software
applications and trials.
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll- free technical
assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For
priority support, please call 239-768-7605 .
9
Online and Email Support: Available at
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In -Home Service: 1 year limited warranty
with Onsite/In-Home Service . See actual
warranty for details.
14
International Service: 1 year international service
plan. Registration required. See
www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty .
See actual warranty for details.
8
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : Silver
RoHS® : Compliant
ENERGY STAR ® : 5.0
Optical Drive
BD - R DL Read: 2.2x max
BD - R Read: 4x max
BD - RE DL Read: 2.2x max
BD - RE Read: 4x max
BD - ROM Read: 4x max
Blu -ray Disc™ Support: Read Only (BD- ROM)
19
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/- RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD ± R/ ± RW/ ± R DL/-
RAM)
Start - up Times
Average Boot Time: 60 sec
16
Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 sec
16
First Boot Time: 5 min
17
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base- TX/1000Base -
T
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ -45)
Wi- Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
3
Bluetooth ® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
(2.1 + EDR)
18
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(5000mAh)
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Optional Accessories
AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V45)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-
BPS21A/B)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL21)
Campus Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB14/B)
VAIO Backpack (VGP-CCB6/B)
Bluetooth® Keyboard (VGP-BKB1)
Bluetooth® Remote Mouse (VGP-BMS80)
VAIO® Neoprene Carrying Case (VGP-AMC7)
Rechargeable Bluetooth® Mouse (VGP-BMS77)
Other
Color: Black
UPC Code: 027242800267
Footnotes
1.
GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary.
2.
GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery
partition.
3.
Requires a compatible 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended) and internet connection.
4.
Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.
Measured at the narrowest point
6.
i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not
communicate with each other.
7.
Rating based upon laboratory testing. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases
over time and use.
8.
See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll- free 888 -476-6972 (888-4SONYPC)
or write to Sony Electronics,12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.
9.
For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable
3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the aplicable software vendor. Long distance charges may apply
10.
Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.
11.
Includes Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded. Purchase a Product Key to activate a full Microsoft Office 2010 suite.
12.
Compatibility and performance in a 64-bit environment may vary.
13.
Norton Internet Security ™2010 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 finished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.
14.
When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home Service in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the terms and
conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite/In-Home Service will be provided via third-party technician to be
dispatched as needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite/In-Home Service may not
be available in all locations.
15.
Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™connector. Image quality will vary.
16.
Based on original factory image and will vary with product configuration changes and additional software added to the hard drive.
17.
Excluding end user interaction
18.
Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary
turboboost
19.
Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™media playback.
20.
Intel®Turbo Boost Technology requires a PC with a processor with Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology performance
varies depending on hardware, software and overall system configuration.
Computer Interface: For this product, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to
work with any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any
particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or
warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. While Sony representatives or Sony
authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must
determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on
the Sony computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and
specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or recycling
information, please contact your local authorities or the Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).
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MOTION EYE, MagicGate and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft
Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in
other countries. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are
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trademarks. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
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