Sony VPCEB3QFX Specification Guide

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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo  • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669  • www.sony.com
Last Updated: 09/09/2010
VPCEB3QFX/WI
VAIO Notebook - EB
 
 
 
 
Specifications
General
Action Buttons: VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless on / off
 
Pointing Device: Electro-static touchpad (Multi -Finger)
 
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 103 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 
19.05mm  pitch
 
Camera: Built-in  MOTION EYE®  camera and microphone 
with face-tracking technology
 
10-Key Numeric Pad: Yes
 
Processor
Type: Intel®  Core™  i3  - 370M  (2.40GHz)
 
Speed: 2.40GHz
 
L3 Cache: 3MB
 
Memory
Installed: 4GB (2GBx2)
 
Maximum: 8GB
 
Type/Speed: DDR3/1066MHz
 
Hard Drive
Capacity: 320GB
 
Speed: 5400rpm
 
Type: Serial  ATA
 
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
 
Audio
Sound System: Intel®  High Definition Audio
 
Display
Screen Size: 15.5"
 
Resolution: 1366  x 768
 
Back Light Technology: LED
 
Graphics
Processor: Intel®  HD Graphics
 
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack: 1
 
Microphone Input: 1
 
USB Port(s): 4 USB (one shared with eSATA)
 
VGA Output(s): 1
 
DC-In: 1
 
Ethernet Connection (s): 1
 
Internal Microphone: 1
 
HDMI™  Output(s): 1
 
Power
Battery Type: Standard  Capacity Lithium-ion Battery
 
DVD Playback: Up to 2.5 hours Standard  Capacity Battery
 
Default Brightness: Up to 3.5 hours Standard  Capacity 
Battery 
Up to 5 hours Large Capacity Battery (sold 
separately)
 
Maximum Brightness: Up to 3 hours Standard  Capacity 
Battery 
Up to 4.5 hours Large Capacity Battery (sold 
separately)
 
Start-up Times
Average Boot Time: 60  sec
 
Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 sec
 
First Boot Time: 5 min
 
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Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base -TX/1000Base -T
 
Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ -45)
 
Wi-Fi: Intel®  Centrino®  Advanced-N 1000  (802.11/b/g/n)
 
Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + 
EDR) 
 
Wireless Display: Intel®  Wireless  Display
 
Software
Operating System: Genuine Microsoft®  Windows®  7 
Home Premium 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 
VAIO® Media Gallery™ software - Bring  forgotten 
favorites to life 
*Please  access VAIO® Help and Support from your 
PC for a complete list of software applications and 
trials.
 
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: 5.9  lbs (with standard capacity battery)
 
Measurements: 14.56"(W)  x 1.22"(H) x 9.77"(D)
 
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery (3500mAh)
 
AC Adapter
 
Power Cord
 
Optional Accessories
Stick AC Adapter (VGP-AC19V30)
 
Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPS22A)
 
VAIO Backpack (VGP-CCB6/B)
 
Campus  Messenger Bag (VGP -AMB14/B)
 
Keyboard Skin (VGP -KBV3)
 
Reversible Carrying Case (VGP -AMC9)
 
Bluetooth® Interchangeable Mouse (VGP -BMS15)
 
Bluetooth® Interchangeable Mice Covers (VGP-BMC15)
 
NETGEAR - Push2TV  Adapter for Intel® Wireless  Display 
(PTV1000)
 
Color: Matte White
 
UPC Code: 027242815322
 
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 
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. 
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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™ 2010 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. Certain circumstances may limit/prevent Blu-ray Disc™ media 
playback. 
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. Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary 
Computer Interface: For this product, there are a multitude of varying 
software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not 
manufactured to work with any specific software, and Sony does not and 
cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the 
performance of this product with any particular software packages 
and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned here. 
Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this 
product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you 
may choose to connect to it. While Sony representatives or Sony 
authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make 
recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this 
disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and 
compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular 
instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony computer are subject 
to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to 
retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are 
subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are 
approximate and may vary.  
Lamp in this product contains mercury. Disposal of these materials may 
be regulated due to environmental considerations. For disposal or 
recycling information, please contact your local authorities or the 
Electronic Industries Alliance (www.eiae.org).  
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in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory 
Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, MagicGate, Media Gallery and SenseMe are 
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Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in 
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Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. 
Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are 
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logo are trademarks. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. All other 
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