Sony VAIO VPCF236FMB User manual

VPCF236FM/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.
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.
VAIO F Series
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 XX 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 Technology 2.0 is
available only on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors. Performance varies depend-
ing 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.
9. Estimates based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably based on
hardware conguration, software, power management settings, environmental conditions, wireless
connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with 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 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.
UPC: 027242835627 / Updated: September 1, 2011
Specications
Processor
Processor Type Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM
Processor Technology Quad Core
Processor Speed
2.20GHz1 with Intel® Turbo
Boost Technology up to
3.10GHz2
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
v4
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
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™
2012 30-Day Trial Oer11
Sony Creative
Software
Vegas™ Movie Studio HD
Platinum 10.0, ACID™ Music
Studio 8.0, Sound Forge™
Audio Studio 10.0
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 TBD hours9
Default Brightness Up to 4 hours 30 minutes9
Maximum Brightness Up to TBD 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