Sony VAIO VPCSA21GXSI User manual

At just over 3.6 lbs. the all new VAIO® S Series laptop oers a step up to the
performance and portability you demand. From its seamless contours to advanced
technology that oers up to 15 hours of combined battery life (with optional
extended battery)9 the S combines bold design and mobile performance in a way
only Sony can.
VPCSA21GX/SI
All Day Mobility
Leveraging the latest innovations in lithium polymer technology, the battery of the S Series is integrated
into the PC and conforms to the contours of the chassis oering a thinner battery prole while still
supplying up to 6.5 hours of battery life.9 This concept even extends to the all-new large capacity sheet
battery and leaves behind the traditional bulky and protruding long-life batteries of the past. Attaching
directly to the standard capacity battery and by working in tandem with it, you’ll enjoy up to 15 hours of
total combined battery life (with optional extended battery)9 – helping to keep you unplugged longer.
Detail in Design
With uncompromising attention to detail and a passion for design, the all new S Series features a fully
at design concept, a seamless piece of brushed aluminum milled to precise specications creates the
core of the S Series chassis oering rm structural integrity while creating bold clean contours.
Intel® Core™ Processor technology
For the most visible dierence in multitasking or HD multimedia, S Series features top-of-the-line
performance you can truly see and feel. With our best set of features for speed and responsiveness,
you can experience the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor and the AMD® HD 6630M 1GB VRAM
hybrid graphics making it the ideal choice for whatever you want to do.
Designed and engineered to speak for itself, the S Series introduces you to a world of bold design
and mobile performance only Sony can bring you. Featuring 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processor
technology powerful yet ecient hybrid graphics, beautiful 13.3” anti-glare display, and up to 15 hours
of combined battery life (with optional extended battery)9 in a thin-and-light chassis, the S Series
perfectly combines design, power and portability at an exceptional value.
Specications
Processor
Processor Type Intel® Core™ i5-2410M
Processor Technology Dual Core
Processor Speed 2.30GHz1 with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 2.90GHz2
Processor Cache 3MB
Display
Screen Size 13.3"
Resolution 1600 x 900
Backlight Technology LED
Memory
Installed Memory 4GB (onboard)
Memory Type/Speed DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory 8GB

Graphics
Graphics Processor AMD Radeon™ HD 6630M
Graphics Video RAM 1GB dedicated
Graphics Technology Hybrid Graphics
Storage
Storage Type Serial ATA
Storage Capacity 500GB4
Storage Technology 5400rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type CD/DVD Player / Burner
Optical Drive Support - CD/DVD Read / Write
Hardware
Camera Built-in HD web camera powered by Exmor™ sensor and microphone
Keyboard QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Backlit Keyboard Yes
Audio
Sound System Intel® High Denition Audio with Dolby® Home Theater® Technology v3
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In 1
USB 3.0 1
USB 2.0 2
VGA Output(s) 1
Headphone Output 1
Secure Digital (SD) Slot 1
Port Replicator Connector(s) 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® Advanced-N 6205
WiDi Ready Yes - Intel® Wireless Display Technology8
Software
Operating System Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 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

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.
8. Requires TV Adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu-ray Disc™ or other protected content playback.
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, 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.
EPEAT™ Gold
ROHS® Compliant
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 13.04" (W) x 0.92" (H) x 8.84" (D)
Weight (Approx.) 3.65 lbs. (with Internal Battery)
Power
Battery Type Internal Lithium Polymer Battery (4400mAh)
DVD Playback Up to 4 hours9
Default Brightness Up to 6.5 hours9
Maximum Brightness Up to 6 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
Security Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Trusted Platform Module (TCG ver. 1.2 certied)
Action Buttons VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Eject, Speed/Stamina, Wireless On/O
Pointing Device Touchpad (Gesture supported)
Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Internal Lithium Polymer Battery (4000mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord

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