Sony VPCZ214GX User manual

VPCZ214GX/B
Born from a legacy of engineering innovation, the all new VAIO® Z Series introduces
the next evolution in ultra-portable laptops by featuring 2nd generation Intel®
Core™ i7 processor & a fully powered dock with AMD® graphics and more. Plus the Z
Series can even deliver up to 8 hours of battery life9.
All Day Mobility
Leveraging the latest innovations in lithium polymer technology, the battery of
the Z Series supplies up to 8 hours of battery life. This concept even extends to the
all-new large capacity sheet battery by attaching directly to the standard capacity
battery and by working in tandem with it. Enjoy up to 16 hours9 of total combined
battery life (with optional extended battery) – helping to keep you unplugged
longer9.
Power When You Need It
Leveraging the latest I/O architecture, the Power Media Dock™ station is a
performance factory delivering the horsepower your day demands through one
unique and familiar port. Featuring a powerful AMD® Radeon™ HD 6650M graphics
card with 1GB VRAM, you’ll experience premium visual quality and intense HD
performance without placing huge demands on the CPU. The Power Media Dock™
station even includes a slot loading Blu-ray Disc™ player, a USB 3.0 port, and HDMI®
output.
Performance When You Need It
For the most visible dierence in multitasking or HD 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 processor – with clock speeds up to 3.40GHz with Intel® Turbo Boost
Technology - is the ideal choice for whatever you want to do. It’s visibly smart
performance at its best.
The VAIO® Z Series combines all the elements of design, performance, and mobility
into a thin and lightweight 13.1 inch prole. The Z Series is a no compromise laptop
that provides stunning design, absolute power, absolute mobility and is the most
powerful ultra mobile VAIO PC.
Specications
Processor
Processor Type Intel® Core™ i7-2620M
Processor Technology Dual Core
Processor Speed 2.70GHz1 with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up to 3.40GHz2
Processor Cache 4MB
Display
Screen Size 13.1"
Resolution 1600 x 900
Backlight Technology LED
Memory
Installed Memory 4GB (2GB x 2)
Memory Type/Speed DDR3/1333MHz

Max. Memory Fixed Onboard
Graphics
Graphics Processor Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Video RAM Internal5
Storage
Storage Type Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity 128GB4
Storage Technology RAID 0 x 2
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type External Power Media Dock™ with slot loading Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Hardware
Camera Built-in HD web camera powered by Exmor™ sensor and microphone
Keyboard QWERTY, 83 keys with 1.0mm stroke and 19.45mm pitch
Backlit Keyboard Yes
Audio
Sound System Intel® High Denition Audio with Dolby® Home Theater® Technology v4
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In 1
USB 2.0 1
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 6230
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
Adobe® Creative Software Adobe Acrobat® Standard 9.0
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
EPEAT™ Gold

ROHS® Compliant
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 13.00" (W) x 0.66" - 0.98" (H) x 8.27" (D)
Weight (Approx.) 2.57 lbs. (with Internal Battery), 3.65 lbs. (with optional Sheet Battery)
Power
Battery Type Internal Lithium Polymer Battery + Sheet Lithium Polymer Battery (4000mAh + 4400 mAh)
Default Brightness Up to 8 hours9
Maximum Brightness Up to 7 hours9
General
Security Biometric Fingerprint Sensor, Trusted Platform Module (TCG ver. 1.2 certied)
Action Buttons VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless On/O
Pointing Device Touchpad (Gesture supported)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Internal Lithium Polymer Battery + Sheet Lithium Polymer Battery (4000mAh + 4400 mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord,
Battery Charger Adapter, Power Media Dock™ with Stand, AC Adapter, and Power Cord, Digital Noise Cancelling
Earbuds, Cleaning Cloth
Power Media Dock™ (PMD)
PMD Graphics Processor AMD Radeon™ HD 6650M
PMD Graphics Video RAM 1GB Dedicated
PMD Optical Drive Type Slot loading Blu-ray Disc™ Player
PMD HDMI® Output(s) 1
PMD VGA Output(s) 1
PMD USB 2.0 2
PMD USB 3.0 1
PMD Port Replicator Connector(s) 1
PMD Ethernet Protocol 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T
PMD Dimensions (Approx.) 5.83" (W) x 0.66" (H) x 8.67" (D)
PMD Weight (Approx.) 1.52 lbs.
PMD Supplied AC Adapter VGP-AC19V46
PMD Input Voltage AC 100-240V
UPC 027242828452

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.
9. Estimates based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual performance varies based on settings,
environmental conditions, congurable options and usage. Battery capacity decreases over 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, 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.
Updated: July 12, 2011