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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 conguration.
3. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® HT Technology enabled system.
Performance will vary depending on the specic hardware and software used.
4. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
5. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition, version of device
driver and total system memory size.
6. This PC is preloaded with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising.
Purchase an Oce 2010 Product Key to activate full-featured Oce 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.
8. Requires TV Adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu-ray Disc™ or other protected
content playback.
9. Estimates based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual performance varies based on congurable
options, settings, environmental conditions, 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.
Specications 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 recongurations 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 eciency.
©2011 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written
permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, MOTION EYE, 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 aliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are
trademarks of their respective owners.
Certain restrictions apply. See www.sonystyle.com/pcwarranty for more information.
UPC:/ Updated: August 2, 2011
Specications
Processor
Processor Type Intel® Core™ i5-2430M
Processor
Technology
Dual Core
Processor
Speed
2.40GHz
1
with
Intel® Turbo Boost
Technology up to
3.00GHz
2
Processor
Cache
3MB
Display
Screen Size 14.0"
Resolution 1366 x 768
Backlight
Technology
LED
Memory
Installed
Memory
4GB (2GB x 2)
Memory Type/
Speed
DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory 8GB
Graphics
Graphics
Processor
Intel® HD Graphics
3000
Graphics Video
RAM
Internal
5
Storage
Storage Type Serial ATA
Storage
Capacity
640GB
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 MOTION
EYE® camera and
microphone
Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with
2.0mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Audio
Sound System
Intel® High Denition
Audio
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In 1
USB 2.0 4
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
Ethernet
Protocol
1000BASE-
T/100BASE-
TX/10BASE-T
WiFi Adapter
Intel® Centrino®
Wireless-N + WiMAX
6150
WiDi Ready
Yes - Intel® Wireless
Display Technology
8
WiMAX Ready
Yes (where
available)
10
Software
Operating
System
Genuine Windows® 7
Home Premium with
Service Pack 1 64-bit
Supplied
Software
Microsoft® Oce
Starter with reduced-
functionality versions
of Word and Exce®
6
,
VAIO Care™, Media
Gallery™, PMB - VAIO
Edition
Anti-Virus
Software
Norton Internet
Security™ 2012 30-
Day Trial Oer
11
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.)
13.62" (W) x 1.14" -
1.36" (H) x 9.40" (D)
Weight
(Approx.)
5.08 lbs. (with
Standard Battery)
Power
Battery Type
Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5300mAh)
DVD Playback Up to 5.5 hours
9
Default
Brightness
Up to 8.5 hours
9
Maximum
Brightness
Up to 8 hours
9
Start-up Times
Average
Resume Time
from Suspend
2 seconds
Average Boot
Time
60 seconds
First Boot Time
5 minutes, excluding
end user interaction
General
Action Buttons
VAIO, ASSIST, WEB,
Wireless On/O
Pointing Device
Touchpad (Gesture
supported)
Other Product Relationships
Supplied
Accessories
Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5300mAh),
AC Adapter, Power
Cord