Sony VAIO VPCF224FXB User manual

Get an immersive viewing experience in Full HD1080p with images so realistic you
feel like you are part of the action. Loaded for all-out performance with a Quad
Core Intel® Core™ i7 processor, dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce® graphics, and plenty of
RAM.
VPCF224FX/B
Performance
The VAIO® F series laptop was built with the multimedia enthusiast in mind. With a large screen for
game playing and movie watching, a seamless speaker bar with mind-blowing sound, and a pre-
programmed Function F1 key that allows you to turn o the touch pad while gaming, the Sony
engineers considered every detail. You even get a backlit keyboard so you can play and work with the
lights turned down.
The True Beauty of Displays
Measuring an impressive 16.4” and sporting a cinema-inspired 16:9 aspect ratio, the 1920 X 1080 Full HD
resolution widescreen display lets you view your games and movies in impeccable detail with amazing
color and contrast from virtually any angle. And with the anti-glare coating, distracting reections are
minimized.
Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core Processor technology
For the most visible dierence in HD, multitasking or multimedia, get the processor with top-of-the-
line performance you can truly see and feel. With our best set of features for the speediest and most
responsive experience, the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 Quad Core processor is the ideal choice
for whatever you want to do. Automatically speed up your processor when your PC needs extra
performance-that’s Intel Turbo Boost Technology.2 8-way multi-task processing allows each core
to work on two tasks simultaneously, letting you move between applications quickly and without
hesitation-that’s Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology.3
Watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies
The versatile Blu-Ray Disc™ player drive on the F 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.
Dedicated Graphics
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M 1GB graphics card gives a performance boost to your day-to-day processor
functions for an optimized overall computing experience whether your gaming or performing everyday
tasks.
With a 2nd generation Quad Core Intel® Core™ processor and NVIDIA® 1GB Graphics provide an amazing
2D multimedia experience with Blu-ray Disc™. Full HD Dislpay with images so realistic, the F Series is in
a class by itself. You get smart performance and amazing picture quality with up to 5 hours of battery
life.9
Specications
Processor
Processor Type Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM
Processor Technology Quad Core
Processor Speed 2.00GHz1 with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.90GHz2
Processor Cache 6MB

Display
Screen Size 16.4"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Technology Full HD
Backlight Technology LED
Memory
Installed Memory 6GB (4GB + 2GB)
Memory Type/Speed DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory 8GB
Graphics
Graphics Processor NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics Video RAM 1GB dedicated
Storage
Storage Type Serial ATA
Storage Capacity 640GB4
Storage Technology 7200rpm
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 S-FORCE® Front Surround 3D and Dolby® Home Theater® Technology v3
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In 1
USB 3.0 2
USB 2.0 1
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 Atheros® 802.11b/g/n
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
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR® 5.0
EPEAT™ Gold
ROHS® Compliant
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 15.69" (W) x 1.31" - 1.70" (H) x 10.69" (D)
Weight (Approx.) 6.85 lbs. (with Standard Battery)
Power
Battery Type Standard Lithium Ion Battery (5000mAh)
DVD Playback Up to 3.5 hours9
Default Brightness Up to 5 hours9
Maximum Brightness Up to 4 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, Play/Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Wireless On/O
Pointing Device Touchpad (Gesture supported)
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Standard Lithium Ion Battery (5000mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord

1. GHz denotes maximum microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary based on application.
2. Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 is available only on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors. Performance varies depending on
hardware, software and system conguration.
3. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® HT Technology enabled system. Performance will vary depending on the specic hardware and software used.
4. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
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.
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, S-Force, 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.
June 1, 2011 4:23 PM