Sony VPCF236FM Specification Guide
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 depend-
ing on hardware, software and system configuration.
3. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® HT Technology enabled system.
Performance will vary depending on the specific 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 Office 2010 Product Key to activate full-featured Office 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 on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably based on
hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmental conditions, wireless
connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally decrease with 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 finished, 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.
Specifications 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 reconfigurations 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 efficiency.
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permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, Exmor, S-Force, 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
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Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Dolby and Dolby
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Certain restrictions apply. See www.sonystyle.com/pcwarranty for more information.
UPC: 027242835627 / Updated: September 1, 2011
Specifications
Processor
Processor Type
Intel® Core™ i7-2670QM
Processor Technology
Quad Core
Processor Speed
2.20GHz
1
with Intel® Turbo
Boost Technology up to
3.10GHz
2
Processor Cache
6MB
Display
Screen Size
16.4"
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Display Technology
Full HD
Backlight Technology
LED
Memory
Installed Memory
8GB (4GB x 2)
Memory Type/Speed
DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory
8GB
Graphics
Graphics Processor
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 540M
Graphics Video RAM
1GB dedicated
Storage
Storage Type
Serial ATA
Storage Capacity
750GB
4
Storage Technology
5400rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Optical Drive Support
- Blu-ray Disc™
Read Only
Optical Drive Support
- CD/DVD
Read / Write
Hardware
Camera
Built-in HD web camera
powered by Exmor™ sensor
and microphone
Keyboard
QWERTY, 103 keys with
1.7mm stroke and 19.05mm
pitch
10-Key Numeric Pad
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Audio
Sound System
Intel® High Definition
Audio with S-FORCE® Front
Surround 3D and Dolby®
Home Theater® Technology
v4
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In
1
USB 3.0
2
USB 2.0
1
VGA Output(s)
1
Headphone Output
1
Microphone Input
1
Secure Digital (SD)
Slot
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® Wireless-N
+ WiMAX 6150
WiMAX Ready
Yes (where available)
10
Software
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home
Premium with Service Pack
1 64-bit
Supplied Software
Microsoft® Office Starter
with reduced-functionality
versions of Word and
Excel®
6
, VAIO Care™, Media
Gallery™, PMB - VAIO Edition
Anti-Virus Software
Norton Internet Security™
2012 30-Day Trial Offer
11
Sony Creative
Software
Vegas™ Movie Studio HD
Platinum 10.0, ACID™ Music
Studio 8.0, Sound Forge™
Audio Studio 10.0
Service and Warranty Information
Toll-Free Phone
Support
888-476-6972
7
Onsite/In-Home
Service
Yes
12
International Service
Yes
Limited Warranty
Term
1 Year
Priority Phone
Support
239-768-7605
7
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR®
5.0
EPEAT™
Gold
ROHS®
Compliant
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.)
15.69" (W) x 1.31" - 1.70" (H)
x 10.69" (D)
Weight (Approx.)
6.85 lbs. (with Standard
Battery)
Power
Battery Type
Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5000mAh)
DVD Playback
Up to TBD hours
9
Default Brightness
Up to 4 hours 30 minutes
9
Maximum Brightness
Up to TBD hours
9
General
Action Buttons
VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Play/
Pause, Stop, Next, Previous,
Wireless On/Off
Pointing Device
Touchpad (Gesture
supported)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5000mAh), AC
Adapter, Power Cord
Colors
Color
Matte Black