Sony VAIO VPC-F215FX/BI BROCHURE

VPCF215FX/BI

INTEL® CORE™ I7 PROCESSOR

Whether it’s HD or 3D, multitasking or multimedia, this processor can
handle it all with headroom to spare. Its top-of-the-line adaptable speed is
complemented by Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 which adapts
processor speed for more performance when you need it. Combined with
our richest set of features, the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i7 processor is
the ideal choice for visibly smart performance at its best.

3D TECHNOLOGY

Fusing cutting-edge technologies in an elegant design, the VAIO® F Series
3D laptop delivers a superior viewing experience in Full HD 1080p in 2D and
3D. Packed with a high frame rate LCD technology, this 3D laptop delivers
incredibly high contrast levels and vibrant colors. Plus, a built-in 3D sync
transmitter and included 3D Active Glasses let you enjoy 3D movies, photos
and videos in Full HD 1080p picture quality.

Slide on the 3D Active Glasses and watch as images leap right into your
lap. Sporting high-speed synching with 3D images and an ultra-high
contrast ratio, these glasses greatly reduce unwanted "ghosting" effects
known as crosstalk. Adjustable and comfortable, they are designed with
side panels to block out excess light that creates annoying glare on other
glasses. Better yet, they fit over prescription eyewear, and feature batteries
that last up to 100 hours.

The need for speed
Utilizing an ultra-fast, 240Hz refresh rate with high-speed precision, VAIO® F
Series 3D laptop can display two frames, one for the left eye and one for
the right, delivering a seamlessly smooth motion without the introduction
of judder.

WATCH BLU-RAY DISC

™ MOVIES

The versatile BD-ROM drive on the VAIO® F laptop combines the power of
HD Blu-ray Disc™ video playback with the convenience and utility of DVD
and CD read/write functionalities. The best picture. The best sound. With its
stunning clarity, 3D Blu-ray Disc™ technology is the ultimate way to enjoy
your entertainment.

SOUND

You don’t need a complete home theater system to get vibrant sound.
With the S-Force™ Front Surround 3D system, you can enjoy an extended
stereo effect plus simulated 5-channel surround sound, making it the
perfect companion to 3D entertainment.

FULL 1080P LCD TECHNOLOGY

With a 1920X1080 resolution widescreen display, you can view your games
and movies in impeccable detail with amazing color and contrast.

The F series 3D laptop in Full HD1080p creates an immersive viewing
experience with images so realistic you feel like you are part of the action
whether you watch in 2D or 3D. And it’s loaded for all-out performance
with a quad core Intel® Core™ i7 processor, dedicated NVIDIA® GeForce

®

graphics with 1GB , and up to 6GB RAM.

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Last Updated: 01/03/2011

VPCF215FX/BI

Specifications

General

Action Buttons: VAIO, ASSIST, 3D Mode,

Play/Pause, Stop, Next, Previous, Wireless
On/Off

Pointing Device: Electrostatic Touchpad

(Multi-Finger)

Hardware

Keyboard: QWERTY, 103 keys with 2.0mm

stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Camera: Built-in HD camera powered by

Exmor™ and microphone

10-Key Numeric Pad: Yes
Backlit Keyboard: Yes

Processor

Type: Intel® Core™ i7-2630QM
Speed: 2.00GHz with Turbo Boost

technology up to 2.90GHz

Technology:

Quad Core

Cache:

6MB

Memory

Installed: 6GB (4GB + 2GB)
Maximum: 8GB
Type/Speed: DDR3-1333MHz

Hard Drive

Capacity: 640GB
Type: Serial ATA
Technology:

7200rpm

Optical Drive

Type: Blu-ray Disc™ ROM Drive

Audio

Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio

with Dolby® Home Theater technology

Display

Screen Size:

16.0"

Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Technology:

3D, FullHD

Back Light Technology: LED

Graphics

Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Video RAM: 1GB dedicated

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Jack: 1
Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1
Microphone Input: 1
VGA Output(s): 1

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DC-In:

1

HDMI™ Output(s): 1
Secure Digital (SD) Slot: 1
USB 2.0:

1

USB 3.0:

2

Power

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium

-

Ion Battery

Start-up Times

Average Boot Time: 60 seconds
Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2

seconds

First Boot Time: 5 minutes

Wireless/Networking

Ethernet Protocol:

10baseT/100baseTX/1000baseT

Bluetooth® Technology:

Bluetooth

Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)

WiFi Adapter: Atheros® 802.11b/g/n

Software

Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7

Home Premium 64-bit

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™ 2011 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

RoHS®:

Compliant

Dimensions

Measurements: 15.69" (W) x 1.34"

-

1.79" (H) x 10.69" (D)

Supplied Accessories

Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery

(5000mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord

Color:

Black

UPC Code:

027242820760

1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary.

2. GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity.
Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is
reserved as a recovery partition.

3. Requires a compatible 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended)
and internet connection.

4. Viewable area measured diagonally.

5. Measured at the narrowest point.

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6. i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product
contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK
connector may not communicate with each other.

7. Estimates only based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual
performance will vary based on notebook settings, environmental
conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

8. See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony'

s warranty,
please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972
(888-4SONYPC) or write to Sony Electronics,12451 Gateway
Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.

9. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from
the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the aplicable software vendor. Long
distance charges may apply.

10. Broadband Internet service required along with third party services
which may require a subscription or other service fee.

11. Includes Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded. Purchase a Product Key
to activate a full Microsoft Office 2010 suite.

12. Compatibility and performance in a 64-bit environment may vary.

13. 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 finished, buy Norton Internet
Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and
identify theft.

14. When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home Service in
fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are
subject to the terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See
actual Limited Warranty for details. Onsite/In-Home Service will be
provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as needed
following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be
accomplished with self repair kits. Onsite/In-Home Service may not be
available in all locations.

15. Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI

™

connector.

Image quality will vary.

16. Based on original factory image and will vary with product
configuration changes and additional software added to the hard
drive.

17. Excluding end user interaction.

18. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth

® devices vary.

19. Intel® Wireless Display requires the NETGEAR®

PTV1000 Push2TV

Wireless TV Adapter (sold separately) and TV with HDMI

™ or
Composite AV input. Content requiring output protection (Blu-ray
Disc™

and DVD movie playback) is not supported. 720p (max.)

output. Image quality may vary.

20. Intel®

Turbo Boost Technology requires a PC with a processor with
Intel Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology
performance varies depending on hardware, software and overall
system configuration.

21. Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology) requires a
computer system with a processor supporting Intel HT Technology and
an Intel HT. Technology-enabled chipset, BIOS and operating system.
Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and
software you use.

22. Windows® 7 is required for feature functionality. Rebooting is
necessary on pre-installed and downgraded Windows® XP Professional
models.

23. Sprint and Verizon Wireless Mobile Broadband service sold
separately. Mobile Broadband is available to more than 285 million
people in 264 major metro areas in the U.S. Offers and coverage,
varying by service, not available everywhere. Network details &
coverage maps at vzw.com.

©2010 Verizon Wireless.

24. GPS is available in the U.S. and Canada only. Map detail will vary.

25. Camera must have TransferJet

™

functionality and use TransferJet
enabled media (sold separately). Interoperability and compatibility
among TransferJet enabled devices may vary.

26. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™

media

playback.

© 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Media
Gallery, and VAIO Care are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation and PS3 are
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Intel and Core are
trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Excel are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of
HDMI Licencing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change
without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are
approximate and may vary.