Sony VAIO VPCF226FMB User manual

VPCF226FM/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 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

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 Tech-
nology 2.0 is available only on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors.
Performance varies depending on hardware, soware 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
soware 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 soware
on this PC.
7. For some third party soware, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be
available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.
9. Estimates based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual performance varies based on
congurable options, 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 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.
12. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.
Specications subject to change. 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 ACTIVATIONPROCEDURES. 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.
©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.
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/pcwarranty for more information.
UPC: 027242827981 / Updated: October 12, 2011
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 8GB (4GB x 2)
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 750GB4
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 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
Intel® Centrino®
Wireless-N + WiMAX
6150
WiMAX Ready Yes (where available)10
Soware
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®6,
VAIO Care™, Media
Gallery™, PMB - VAIO
Edition
Anti-Virus Soware
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
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
15.69" (W) x 1.31" - 1.70"
(H) x 10.69" (D)
Weights and Measurements
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
General
Action Buttons
VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Play/
Pause, Stop, Next,
Previous, Wireless On/
O
Pointing Device Touchpad (Gesture
supported)
Accessories
Supplied
Accessories
Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5000mAh), AC
Adapter, Power Cord
Colors
Color Matte Black