Sony VPCEA3SFX/BQ User manual

VPCEA3SFX/BQ
Colorful Life. Colorful PC.
REDISCOVER YOUR FAVORITES
Rediscover your favorite music, photos and more with Media Gallery™software.
Developed with design in mind, Media Gallery includes a stunning UI with easy - to - use
features that take the work out of enjoying your media.
In one - step, integrated SensMe™Technology simplifies your massive music library into
playlists based on the elements of your music as well as your unique listening habits.
Instantly get the scoop on your favorite artist with built - in GraceNote™support while an
integrated YouTube™search engine automatically seeks out and suggests music
videos, interviews and other content related to the song being played.
Gesture Control introduces a whole new way to control content playing within Media
Gallery. Using advanced technology, Media Gallery includes the ability to utilize your
integrated webcam to detect specific hand movements that command the player to
play, pause, skip forward or back through a song, video or slideshow.
POWERFUL PERFORMANCE
Intel ® Core™i3 - 370M (2.40GHz) and 4GB of pre - installed system memory.
The VAIO ® E Series laptop comes pre - installed with Genuine Microsoft ® Windows ® 7
Home Premium 64 - bit.
Microsoft ® Office Starter 2010 includes reduced - functionality versions of Word and
Excel ® only, with advertising.
Store your favorite movies, important documents, and cherished family photos on the
massive 500GB hard drive.
The 14" (1366x768) widescreen, LED backlit display uses power - efficient LCD
technology and delivers dazzling colors and picture clarity.
THE WIRELESS WAY TO ENJOY PC CONTENT ON A BIG SCREEN
Now it ’ s easy to wirelessly stream content to your HDTV with the Intel ® Wireless
Display enabled E Series laptop. Sit back and experience your favorite online TV shows
and movies from the comfort of your couch. Access music and photos from your hard
drive or home network and immediately send it wirelessly to the biggest screen in your
home. With integrated Intel ® Wireless Display technology, stringing cables across your
living room is a thing of the past.
SUPERIOR SUPPORT FOR YOUR VAIO ® COMPUTER
Not a PC Expert? Don't know what a "de - frag" is? No problem. We've designed an easy - to -
use tool that lets you tune up, update and troubleshoot your VAIO ® PC with just a few
clicks. An ASSIST button on the keyboard panel that puts this helpful program right at
your fingertips.
Enjoy the convenience and accessibility of In - home and International service with the
Sony standard limited warranty .
With In - home service, when possible we'll come to you to repair your PC for a variety of
issues.
International service provides you with coverage in over 40 countries; Sony helps assure
that your VAIO ® laptop will have a broad range of services and support when you travel.
Optional Sony extended service plans are available to extend your limited warranty
coverage up to 4 years from the date of your PC purchase.
Enjoy performance and multimedia entertainment in an affordable 14 ”
widescreen laptop. Add to that an Intel ® Core™i3 processor, Blu - ray Disc™
drive, Intel ® Wireless Display ; you’ll have everything you need in one
sleek package.
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Last Updated: 02/16/2011
VPCEA3SFX/BQ
Specifications
General
Computer Type: Laptop
Action Buttons: VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless on /
off
Pointing Device: Electro-static touchpad (Multi-
Finger)
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™i3-370M (2.40GHz)
Speed: 2.40GHz
Cache: 3MB
Memory
Installed: 4GB (2GB x 2)
Maximum: 8GB
Type/Speed: DDR3/1066MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity: 500GB
Type: HDD
Optical Drive
Type: Blu-ray Disc™ROM Drive
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size: 14"
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Back Light Technology: LED
Graphics
Processor: Intel® HD Graphics
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1
Microphone Input: 1
USB Port(s): 4 USB (one shared with eSATA)
VGA Output(s): 1
DC- In: 1
e - SATA: 1
HDMI™ Output(s): 1
Express Card®/34 Slot: 1
Secure Digital (SD) Slot: 1
USB 2.0: 4
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion
Battery
Default Brightness: up to 3.5 hours
Maximum Brightness: up to 3.0 hours
Start - up Times
Average Boot Time: 60 seconds
Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 seconds
First Boot Time: 5 minutes
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base- TX/1000Base -
T
Bluetooth ® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP
(2.1 + EDR)
WiDi Ready: Yes -Intel® Wireless Display
technology
WiFi Adapter: Intel® 802.11b/g/n
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft ®
Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
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Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office Starter with
reduced -functionality versions of Word and
Excel, VAIO Care™, Media Gallery™, PMB -
VAIO Edition
Anti -Virus Software: Norton Internet Security ™2010
30-Day Trial Offer
Service and Warranty Information
Onsite/In -Home Service: Yes
International Service: Yes
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Limited Warranty.
See actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™ : Gold
RoHS® : Compliant
ENERGY STAR® : 5.0
Dimensions
Weight: 5.2 lbs (with Standard Capacity Battery)
Measurements: 13.60"(W) x 1.07"(H) x 9.39"(D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
(5000mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord
Color: Mystic Arabesque Black
UPC Code: 027242815025
1.GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speedand may vary.
2.1 GB = 1 billion bytes.Actual formatted capacity will beless.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
4.EstimatesonlybaseduponSonyengineeringtesting.Actual
performancewillvarybasedonnotebooksettings,environmental
conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
5.Forcertainthirdpartysoftwareapplications,Sonyprovidesfirstlevel
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.
6.This PC is preloaded with reduced - functionalityversionsofWordand
Excelthatincludeadvertising.PurchaseanOffice2010ProductKeyto
activatefull - featured Office software on this PC.
7.NortonInternetSecurity™201130 - day subscription is pre - installedon
yourSony VAIO PC. You needtoactivatethe software for the product
towork.Afteryour30 - daysare finished,buyNorton Internet Security
tocontinue to be protected from viruses, hackersandidentify theft.
8.Availabilitymaybelimited.Seelimitedwarrantyfordetails.
9. HDMI cable sold separately.
10. Excluding end user interaction.
11. Requires TV adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu -
ray® discor other protected content playback.
12.RequiresasystemwithIntel® TurboBoost Technology capability. Intel
Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 is available only on 2nd generation Intel ®
Core™ i5andi7processors. Performance varies depending on
hardware, software and system configuration.
13.Available on select Intel ®Core™ processors. Requires an Intel ® HT
Technologyenabledsystem.Performancewillvarydependingonthe
specific hardware and software used.
14. Mobile broadband service sold separately.
15. Compatible camera and supporting media sold separately.
16.Allocationofsystemmemorytographicsvariesdependingon
operatingcondition, version of device driver and total system
memorysize.
CertainMicrosoft products included with this computer may use
technologicalmeasuresforcopyprotection.INSUCHEVENT,YOUWILL
NOTBE ABLE TO USE THEPRODUCTIFYOU DO NOT FULLY COMPLY WITH
THEPRODUCT ACTIVATIONPROCEDURES.Product activation procedures
andMicrosoft's privacy policy will be detailed during initial launchofthe
product,oruponcvertainreinstallationsofthesoftwareproduct(s)or
reconfigurationsofthe computer and may be completed by internet or
telephone (toll charges may apply).
©2010Sony Electronics Inc. Allrightsreserved.Reproduction in whole or
inpartwithout written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Media
Gallery,and VAIO Care aretrademarksofSony. PlayStation and PS3 are
trademarksof Sony Computer EntertainmentInc.Intel and Core are
trademarksofIntelCorporation.Microsoft,Windows,andExcelare
trademarksofMicrosoftCorporation.Blu - rayDiscisa trademark.
Bluetoothisatrademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of
HDMILicencing LLC. All othertrademarksare trademarks of their
respectiveowners.Features and specifications are subject to change
withoutnotice.Allnon - metricweightsandmeasurements are
approximateand may vary.
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