Sony VAIO VPCZ12AHX User manual

VPCZ12AHX/XQ
VAIO® Z Series Laptop PC
Uncompromising ultra-portable design
POWERFUL MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel ® Core™i7 - 620M processor (2.66GHz ) with
Intel ® Turbo Boost technology up to (3.33GHz).
The VAIO ® Z laptop comes pre - installed with Genuine Windows ® 7 Ultimate 64 - bit .
Microsoft ® Office Starter 2010 includes reduced - functionality versions of Word ® and
Excel ® only, with advertising.
Uncompromising elegance weaved into a 3.04 lb. (with standard battery) go - anywhere
package.
Enjoy a 13.1" (1920x1080) Full HD LED backlit widescreen display, with a scratch
resistant LCD, for a brighter, crisper, tougher display.
For even faster read / write times and greater durability, enjoy a 512GB Solid State
Drive.
Tackle virtually any graphics requirement with a NVIDA ® GeForce ® GT 330M graphics
card and 1GB VRAM.
Extend the reach of your Z laptop with Stereo A2DP Bluetooth ® technology that's ideal
for connecting to other Bluetooth - enabled peripherals.
SMARTER TECHNOLOGY
The next revolution in hybrid graphics, an intelligent Auto setting self - selects which
power mode - Speed or Stamina - is best given your current computing usage - no reboot
required.
Integrated active noise cancelling technology and supplied headphones provide
crystal - clear audio in noisy mobile scenarios without a bulky adapter.
A built - in biometric fingerprint scanner makes authentication and secure access quick
and easy –you only need your fingerprint.
A built - in Assist button launches VAIO Care™software, a simple do - it yourself PC
maintenance tool for tune - ups, troubleshooting and more.
WIRELESS FREEDOM
With Share My Connection™technology built in, the Z Series acts as a mobile hotspot for
up to 5 PCs or other Wi - Fi - enabled devices .
A perfect network solution for business travelers and anyone looking to save some
money by sharing a single network connection, Share My Connection™is secure and
lets you extend your connectivity with only the coworkers, friends, and family members
of your choosing. Moreover, Share My Connection™even works with VPN networks— an
ideal feature for those road warriors out there.
The VAIO ® Z Series laptop gives you the power and functionality of a larger
PC packed into a durable notebook that weighs just over 3 lbs (with
standard battery). From its convenient backlit keyboard to its Dynamic
Hybrid Graphics system that delivers power when you need it, this
computer has all the features that make for a world - class mobile
computing experience.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 10/29/2010
VPCZ12AHX/XQ
VAIO® Z Series Laptop PC
Specifications
General
ComputerType: Laptop
TypeofUse: Ultra - portable
ActionButtons: VAIO,ASSIST,PerformanceSelect,Windows
Arrangement,Wireless on / off
PointingDevice: Electro - statictouchpad (Multi - Finger)
Security:BiometricFingerprintSensor
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY,82keyswith2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built - inMOTIONEYE® camera and microphone with face -
trackingtechnology
BacklitKeyboard: Yes
Processor
Type: Intel®Core™i7 - 620M
Speed: 2.66GHz withTurbo Boost Technology upto 3.33GHz
L3Cache: 4MB
Memory
Installed: 8GB(4GBx2)
Maximum:8GB
Type/Speed: DDR3/1066MHz
Optical Drive
Blu - rayDisc™ Support: Read/Write(BD - R/ - RE/ - ROM)
CDSupport: Read/Write(CD/ - R/ - RW)
DVDSupport: Read/Write(DVD±R/±RW/±RDL/ - RAM)
BD - RDLRead/Write: 2x max
BD - RRead/ Write: 2x max
BD - REDLRead/Write: 2x max
BD - RERead/Write: 2x max
Expansion Slots
MultimediaCard Reader: OneMemoryStickPRO™ ( STD/ Duo)media
slotwith MagicGate ® functionality
One ExpressCard ®/ 34media slot
OneSecureDigital(SDmemory card) media slot
Solid State Drive
Capacity: 512GB (256GBx2)
Interface: SerialATA
Audio
SoundSystem: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
ScreenSize: 13.1"
Resolution: 1920x1080
Technology: Full HD
BackLightTechnology: LED
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce ®GT330MGPUwith Intel® HD Graphics
VideoRAM: 1GBof dedicated video RAM
Technology: DynamicHybridGraphicsSystem
Inputs and Outputs
HeadphoneJack: 1
MicrophoneInput: 1
PortReplicator Connector(s): 1(Bottom)
USBPort(s): 3(2.0 compliant)
VGAOutput(s): 1
DC - In: 1
InternalMicrophone: 1
HDMI™ Output(s): 1
Power
BatteryType: StandardCapacity Lithium - ionBattery
DVDPlayback: Upto 3.5 hours StandardCapacityBattery
DefaultBrightness: Upto 7 hours StandardCapacityBattery
Upto 10.5 hours LargeCapacityBattery
MaximumBrightness: Upto 6.5 hours StandardCapacityBattery
Upto 9.5 hours LargeCapacityBattery
Start -up Times
AverageBootTime: 60sec
AverageResumeTimefromSuspend: 2sec
FirstBoot Time: 5min
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Wireless/Networking
EthernetProtocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base - T
EthernetSpeed: FastEthernet(RJ - 45)
Wi - Fi: Intel®Centrino® Advanced - N6200(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth ® Technology: IntegratedStereoA2DP (2.1+EDR)
MobileBroadband: VerizonWireless Mobile Broadband Built - In withShare
MyConnection™
GPS: Yes
Software
OperatingSystem: Genuine Windows ®7Ultimate64 - bit
SuppliedSoftware: Microsoft®Office2010Starter
Anti - VirusSoftware: NortonInternetSecurity™201030 - DayTrial Offer
SystemMaintenanceand Support: VAIOCare ™ - Systemdiagnostics
and maintenance
Sony®CreativitySuite: PMB– VAIO ®Edition - Import,organize,editand
publish in one easy - to - useprogram
VAIO ® MediaGallery - Bringforgotten favorites to life
*Please access VAIO ® HelpandSupportfromyourPCforacomplete
list of software applications and trials.
AdobeCreative Bundle: AdobePhotoshopElements 8.0 - Makeyour
photoslookextraordinary, fix common problems like red eye, and
easily manage and protect all your photos and video clips.
AdobePremiere Elements8.0 - Turnyourhome videosinto
professional - lookingmoviescompletewithcustomizedeffects,
transitions,soundtracksandmore. Ongoing tutorials and tips & tricks
helpmake it easy.
AdobeAcrobatStandard 9.0 - CreatePDFdocuments, organize
contentin a single PDF file, quicklycreateanddistribute forms, and
sharedocuments more securely.
Service and Warranty Information
TelephoneSupport: 1yeartoll - freetechnicalassistanceavailable24/7at
888 - 476 - 6972.For priority support, please call239 - 768 - 7605 .
OnlineandEmailSupport: Availableat
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In - HomeService: 1yearlimitedwarrantywith Onsite/In - Home
Service .See actual warranty fordetails.
InternationalService: 1yearinternationalserviceplan. Registration
required.See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
LimitedWarrantyTerm: 1yearlimitedwarranty .See actualwarrantyfor
details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : Gold
RoHS ® : Compliant
ENERGYSTAR® : 5.0
Dimensions
Weight: 3.04lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements: 12.4"(W)x1.0 - 1.3"(H)x 8.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
StandardCapacity Lithium - ionbattery(5400mAh)
ACAdapter
PowerCord
Noise Canceling Headphones
Optional Accessories
StickACAdapter(VGP - AC19V30)
AdditionalStandardCapacityBattery(VGP - BPS20)
LargeCapacityBattery(VGP - BPL20)
Neoprene Case (VGP - AMC3)
DockingStation(VGP - PRZ10)
CarryingCase (VGP - CKS3/B)
PrivacyFilter/LCDScreenProtector (VGP - FL14)
Bluetooth® Keyboard(VGP - BKB1)
VAIO ® CarryingCase (VGP - CCB4/B)
Bluetooth®RemoteMouse(VGP - BMS80)
Bluetooth®AluminumSliderMouse(VGP - BMS10)
Color: GlossyPremiumCarbon
UPCCode: 027242807068
1.GHz denotes microprocessor internalclockspeed and may vary.
2.GBmeans one billion bytes when referring toharddrivecapacity.
Accessiblecapacitymay vary. A portion of hard disk spaceis
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccess point. Some functionality may
requireInternetservices.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.Measuredatthenarrowest point
6.i.LINKis a trademark of Sony used onlytodesignatethat a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewith each other.
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7.Estimatesonlybasedupon Sony engineering testing. Actual
performancewillvarybasedonnotebooksettings,environmental
conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
8.Seeactuallimited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)orwriteto Sony Electronics, 12451Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
9.Forcertainthirdpartysoftware applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be availablefrom
theapplicable3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
suchsupport is determined by the aplicable softwarevendor.Long
distance charges may apply
10.BroadbandInternetservicerequired along with third party services
whichmay require a subscription orotherservice fee.
11.IncludesMicrosoft ® Office2010preloaded.PurchaseaProductKey
toactivate a full Microsoft Office2010 suite.
12.Compatibility and performance ina64 - bitenvironmentmayvary.
13.NortonInternetSecurity™201030 - day subscription is pre - installed
onyourSonyVAIOPC.Youneed to activate the software for the
producttowork.Afteryour 30 - daysarefinished,buyNortonInternet
Securitytocontinuetobe protected from viruses, hackers and
identifytheft.
14.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
15.When available, Sony willprovideOnsite/In - HomeServicein
fulfillmentofitslimitedwarrantyobligations.Any such services are
subjecttothetermsandconditionsofthelimitedwarranty. See
actualLimited Warranty for details. Onsite/In - HomeService willbe
providedvia third - partytechnicianto be dispatched as needed
following phone - basedtroubleshooting.Somerepairsmaybe
accomplishedwith self repair kits.Onsite/In - HomeServicemaynotbe
available in all locations.
16. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequality will vary.
17.Basedon original factory image and will vary with product
configurationchanges and additional softwareaddedto the hard
drive.
18.Excluding end user interaction
19.Windows ® 7isrequiredfor feature functionality. Rebooting is
necessaryon pre - installed and downgraded Windows ® XPProfessional
models.
20.Intel® TurboBoostTechnologyrequiresa PC with a processor with
IntelTurboBoost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology
performancevariesdepending on hardware, software and overall
systemconfiguration.
21. GPS is available in the U.S. and Canada only. Map detail will vary.
22.VerizonWireless Mobile Broadband service sold separately. Mobile
Broadbandisavailable to more than 285 millionpeoplein264 major
metroareasin the U.S. Offers and coverage, varying by service,not
availableeverywhere.Networkdetails & coverage maps atvzw.com.
©2010VerizonWireless.
23.Certaincircumstancesmaylimit/prevent Blu - rayDisc™ media
playback.
ComputerInterface:Forthisproduct,thereareamultitude of varying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions. This product is not
manufacturedtowork with any specific software, andSonydoesnot and
cannotmakeanywarrantyor representation with respect to the
performanceofthisproduct with any particular software packages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardwareoptionsexceptthosementionedhere.
Sonyherebydisclaimsany representations or warranties thatthis
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoosetoconnectto it. While Sony representatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmay be able to assist you and maymake
recommendations,theyareNOTauthorized to vary or waive this
disclaimer.Purchasersmustdetermineforthemselvesthesuitabilityand
compatibilityofthehardware and software in each and every particular
instance.Software titles pre - installedontheSonycomputeraresubject
tochangewithoutnotice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to
retailversionsor have all documentation. Features andspecificationsare
subjectto change without notice.Non - metricweightsandmeasures are
approximateand may vary.
©2010SonyElectronicsInc.All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpartwithoutwrittenpermission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Care,
MemoryStickPRO,MagicGate,MOTION EYE, and i.LINK are trademarks
ofSonyin the U.S. and in othercountries.MicrosoftandWindows are
trademarksoftheMicrosoftCorporationintheU.S. and in other
countries.IntelandCentrinoare registered trademarks and Core is a
trademarkoftheIntelCorporation in the U.S. and in other countries.
BluetoothandtheBluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc.
Symantec,theSymantecLogo, and Norton Internet Securityare
trademarksorregisteredtrademarks of Symantec Corporation orits
affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Blu - rayDiscandtheBlu - rayDisc
logoaretrademarks.HDMIisa trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. ENERGY
STARisaregisteredU.S. trademark. All other trademarks are trademarks
oftheir respective owners.