Sony VAIO VPCZ12CGX User manual

VPCZ12CGX/X
VAIO® Z Series Laptop PC
Uncompromising ultra-portable design
POWERFUL MOBILE PERFORMANCE
Enjoy the powerful performance of an Intel ® Core™i5 - 540M processor (2.53GHz ) with
Intel ® Turbo Boost technology up to (3.06GHz).
The VAIO ® Z laptop comes pre - installed with Genuine Windows ® 7 Professional 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" (1600x900) LED backlit widescreen display, with a scratch resistant LCD,
for a brighter, crisper, tougher display.
For even fast read / write times and greater durability, enjoy a 256GB 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: 10/11/2010
VPCZ12CGX/X
VAIO® Z Series Laptop PC
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Laptop
Type of Use: Ultra-portable
Action Buttons: VAIO, ASSIST, Performance Select,
Windows Arrangement, Wireless on / off
Pointing Device: Electro-static touchpad (Multi-Finger)
Security: Biometric Fingerprint Sensor
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 82 keys with 2.0mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built -in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
with face-tracking technology
Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™ i5 - 540M
Speed: 2.53GHz with Turbo Boost Technology up to
3.06GHz
L3 Cache: 3MB
Memory
Installed: 4GB (2GBx2)
Maximum: 8GB
Type/Speed: DDR3/1066MHz
Optical Drive
CD Support: Read / Write (CD/-R/-RW)
DVD Support: Read / Write (DVD±R/±RW/±R DL/-RAM)
Expansion Slots
Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™
(STD / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality
One ExpressCard® / 34 media slot
One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot
Solid State Drive
Capacity: 256GB (128GB+128GB)
Interface: Serial ATA
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size: 13.1"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Back Light Technology: LED
Graphics
Processor: NVIDIA ® GeForce® GT 330M GPU with Intel®
HD Graphics
Video RAM: 1GB of dedicated video RAM
Technology: Dynamic Hybrid Graphics System
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
Microphone Input: 1
Port Replicator Connector(s): 1 (Bottom)
USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC -In: 1
Internal Microphone: 1
HDMI™Output(s): 1
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
DVD Playback: Up to 3.5 hours Standard Capacity Battery
Default Brightness: Up to 7 hours Standard Capacity
Battery
Up to 10.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
Maximum Brightness: Up to 6.5 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
Up to 9.5 hours Large Capacity Battery
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Start - up Times
Average Boot Time: 60 sec
Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 sec
First Boot Time: 5 min
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base - T/100Base - TX/1000Base -T
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ- 45)
Wi- Fi: Intel® Centrino® Advanced- N 6200
(802.11a/b/g/n)
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 +
EDR)
Mobile Broadband: Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband
Built - In with Share My Connection™
GPS: Yes
Software
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7 Professional 64-
bit
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter
Anti -Virus Software: Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30 - Day
Trial Offer
System Maintenance and Support: VAIO Care™-
System diagnostics and maintenance
Sony® Creativity Suite: PMB – VAIO ® Edition -Import,
organize, edit and publish in one easy-to-use
program
*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your
PC for a complete list of software applications and
trials.
Adobe Creative Bundle: Adobe Photoshop Elements 8.0
-Make your photos look extraordinary, fix common
problems like red eye, and easily manage and
protect all your photos and video clips.
Adobe Premiere Elements 8.0 -Turn your home videos
into professional-looking movies complete with
customized effects, transitions, soundtracks and
more. Ongoing tutorials and tips & tricks help make it
easy.
Adobe Acrobat Standard 9.0 -Create PDF
documents, organize content in a single PDF file,
quickly create and distribute forms, and share
documents more securely.
Service and Warranty Information
Telephone Support: 1 year toll -free technical assistance
available 24/7 at 888 - 476 -6972. For priority support,
please call 239 - 768 - 7605 .
Online and Email Support: Available at
http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO
Onsite/In-Home Service: 1 year limited warranty with
Onsite/In-Home Service . See actual warranty for
details.
International Service: 1 year international service plan.
Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for
details.
Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty . See
actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT ™: Gold
RoHS®: Compliant
ENERGY STAR®: 5.0
Dimensions
Weight: 3.04 lbs (with standard capacity battery)
Measurements: 12.4"(W) x 1.0-1.3"(H) x 8.3"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion battery (5400mAh)
AC Adapter
Power Cord
Noise Canceling Headphones
Optional Accessories
Stick AC Adapter (VGP- AC19V30)
Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP- BPS20)
Large Capacity Battery (VGP- BPL20)
Neoprene Case (VGP-AMC3)
Docking Station (VGP-PRZ10)
Carrying Case (VGP-CKS3/B)
Privacy Filter/ LCD Screen Protector (VGP-FL14)
Bluetooth® Keyboard (VGP- BKB1)
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VAIO ® Carrying Case (VGP- CCB4/B)
Bluetooth® Remote Mouse (VGP- BMS80)
Bluetooth® Aluminum Slider Mouse (VGP- BMS10)
Color: Premium Carbon
UPC Code: 027242807433
1.GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speedand may vary.
2.GBmeansonebillion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessiblecapacitymayvary.Aportionof hard disk space is
reservedasarecoverypartition.
3.Requires802.11ncompatibleaccesspoint.Somefunctionalitymay
requireInternetservices.
4. Viewable area measured diagonally.
5.Measuredatthenarrowestpoint
6.i.LINKisa trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
containsanIEEE1394connector.Allproductswithani.LINK
connectormaynotcommunicatewitheachother.
7.EstimatesonlybaseduponSonyengineeringtesting.Actual
performancewillvarybasedonnotebooksettings,environmental
conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
8.Seeactuallimitedwarrantyfordetails.ForacopyofSony'swarranty,
pleasevisit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll - free888 - 476 - 6972
(888 - 4SONYPC)orwritetoSonyElectronics, 12451 Gateway
Boulevard,FortMyers,FL33913.
9.For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
phonesupport.Additional telephone support may be available from
theapplicable3rdpartyvendor. Availability and schedule for any
suchsupportis determined by the aplicable software vendor. Long
distance charges may apply
10.Broadband Internet servicerequiredalongwith third party services
whichmay require a subscription or other servicefee.
11.IncludesMicrosoft ® Office2010 preloaded. Purchase a Product Key
toactivate a full Microsoft Office 2010suite.
12.Compatibility and performance in a 64 - bitenvironmentmayvary.
13.NortonInternetSecurity™201030 - day subscription is pre - installed
onyour Sony VAIO PC. Youneedto activate the software for the
producttowork.Afteryour30 - daysare finished, buy NortonInternet
Securityto continue tobeprotectedfrom viruses, hackers and
identifytheft.
14.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth ®devicesvary.
15.When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In - HomeServicein
fulfillmentof its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are
subjectto the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See
actualLimited Warranty for details. Onsite/In - HomeServicewill be
providedvia third - partytechniciantobedispatched as needed
following phone - basedtroubleshooting. Some repairs may be
accomplishedwith self repair kits. Onsite/In - HomeServicemaynot be
available in all locations.
16. Requires high definition - capable display with HDMI ™ connector.
Imagequality will vary.
17.Basedonoriginalfactoryimageandwill vary with product
configurationchanges and additional software added tothe hard
drive.
18.Excluding end user interaction
19.Windows ® 7isrequiredforfeaturefunctionality.Rebootingis
necessaryon pre - installed and downgraded Windows ® XPProfessional
models.
20.Intel® TurboBoostTechnology requires a PC with a processor with
IntelTurboBoostTechnology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology
performancevariesdependingonhardware, software and overall
systemconfiguration.
21. GPS is available in the U.S. and Canada only. Map detail will vary.
22.VerizonWirelessMobileBroadbandservicesold separately. Mobile
Broadbandisavailable to more than 285 million people in 264 major
metroareasintheU.S.Offersandcoverage, varying by service, not
availableeverywhere. Network details&coverage maps at vzw.com.
©2010VerizonWireless.
ComputerInterface: For this product, there are a multitude of varying
software packages and add - onhardwareoptions.Thisproductisnot
manufacturedtoworkwith any specific software, and Sony does not and
cannotmake any warrantyorrepresentationwith respect to the
performanceofthisproductwithanyparticularsoftwarepackages
and/or non - Sony add - onhardware options except those mentioned here.
Sonyhereby disclaims anyrepresentationsor warranties that this
product is compatible with any combination of non - Sonyproductsyou
maychoose to connect toit.While Sony representatives or Sony
authorizeddealersmaybeableto assist you and may make
recommendations,they are NOTauthorizedtovary or waive this
disclaimer.Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and
compatibilityofthehardwareandsoftwareineachandevery particular
instance.Software titles pre - installedon the Sony computer are subject
tochangewithoutnotice.Preinstalledsoftwaremaynotbeidenticalto
retailversionsorhave all documentation. Features and specifications are
subjectto change without notice. Non - metricweights andmeasuresare
approximateand may vary.
©2010Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved. Reproduction in whole or
inpart without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, VAIO Care,
MemoryStick PRO, MagicGate,MOTIONEYE,and i.LINK are trademarks
ofSonyinthe U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft and Windows are
trademarksof the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other
countries.Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a
trademarkof the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries.
BluetoothandtheBluetoothlogoareregisteredtrademarksofSIG,Inc.
Symantec,the Symantec Logo,andNorton Internet Security are
trademarksor registered trademarksofSymantec Corporation or its
affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. Blu - rayDiscandtheBlu - rayDisc
logoare trademarks. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. ENERGY
STARis a registered U.S.trademark.All other trademarks are trademarks
oftheir respective owners.