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Last Updated: 11/03/2010
VPCEF34FX/BI
VAIO - Notebook EF
Specifications
General
Computer Type:
Notebook
Action Buttons:
ASSIST, Wireless on / off
Pointing Device:
Electro-static touchpad
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:
AMD® Turion™ II Dual Core P540
Speed:
2.40GHz
L2 Cache:
1MB
Memory
Installed:
4GB (2GBx2)
Maximum:
8GB
Type/Speed:
DDR3/1066MHz
Hard Drive
Capacity:
500GB
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 Secure Digital (SD memory card)
media slot
Audio
Sound System:
Intel® High Definition Audio
Display
Screen Size:
17.3"
Resolution:
1600 x 900
Back Light Technology:
LED
Graphics
Processor:
ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4250
Graphics
Inputs and Outputs
Headphone Jack:
1
Microphone Input:
1
USB Port(s):
4 (2.0 compliant)
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 hours Standard
Capacity Battery
1
2
4
7
7
Maximum Brightness:
Up to 2 hours
Standard Capacity Battery
Start-up Times
Average Boot Time:
60 sec
Average Resume Time from Suspend:
2
sec
First Boot Time:
5 min
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol:
10Base-T/100Base-
TX/1000Base-T
Ethernet Speed:
Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)
Wi-Fi:
802.11 b/g/n
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 - 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:
6.7 lbs (with standard capacity
battery)
Measurements:
16.1"(W) x 1.29"-1.50"(H) x
10.79"(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)
Keyboard Skin (VGP-KBV3)
7
16
16
17
3
12
11
13
9
14
8
5
Wireless Laser Mouse (VGP-WMS30)
Campus Messenger Bag (VGP-AMB14/B)
VAIO® Notebook Backpack (VGP-CCP5/L)
VAIO® No AC Adapter Case (VGP-
AMC2)
VAIO® Canvas Urban Messenger Bag (VGP-
AMB12)
Color:
Matte Black
UPC Code:
027242811539
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.
7. Rating based upon laboratory testing. Actual performance varies
based on 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
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.
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