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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. Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 

and Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 are only available on select Intel® processors. 

Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance varies depending on hardware, software, 

and system configuration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/turbo.

4. 1 GB = one billion bytes.  Actual formatted capacity will be less.

6. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition, 

version of device driver and total system memory size.

7. Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel® only, with advertis-

ing. No PowerPoint® or Outlook®.

8. For some third party software, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be 

available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.

10. Based on Sony engineering.  Actual performance may vary considerably based on 

hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmental condi-

tions, wireless connectivity and other factors.  Maximum battery capacity will normally 

decrease with time and use.

12. Kaspersky Internet Security 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 Kaspersky Internet Security to continue to be protected from cybercriminals, 

identify theft, viruses, and other threats.

13. Availability may be limited.  See limited warranty for details.

20. Not all models applicable.  Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.

Features and specifications subject to change without notice.  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 ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. 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.

©2012 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without 

written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick Duo, Exmor, S-Force, Vegas, 

ACID, Sound Forge, VAIO Care, Media Gallery, PlayMemories Home, xLOUD, Clear Phase 

and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other coun-

tries. Intel, Core and Pentium are trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in 

other countries. Microsoft, Windows, PowerPoint 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. 

Kaspersky Internet Security is a trademark of Kaspersky Lab ZAO or its affiliates in the 

U.S. and other countries. ©1997-2012 Kaspersky Lab ZAO.  All rights reserved. All other 

trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Certain restrictions apply. See www.sonystyle.com/espterms for more information.

UPC: 027242854499 / Updated: June 7, 2012

Specifications

Processor

Processor Type

Intel® Core™ i5-3210M

Processor Technology

Dual Core

Processor Speed

2.50GHz

1

 with Intel® 

Turbo Boost Technology 

up to 3.10GHz

2

Processor Cache

3MB

Display

Screen Size

14.0"

Resolution

1600 x 900

Backlight Technology

LED

Memory

Installed Memory

8GB (4GB x 2)

Memory Type/Speed

DDR3/1600MHz

Max. Memory

16GB

Graphics

Graphics Processor

Intel® HD Graphics 4000

Graphics Video RAM

Internal

6

Maximum Resolution 

VGA

1920 x 1200

Maximum Resolution 

HDMI

1920 x 1080

Storage

Storage Type

Serial ATA

Storage Capacity

750GB

4

Storage Technology

5400rpm

Optical Drive

Optical Drive Type

CD/DVD Player / Burner

Optical Drive Support - 

CD/DVD

Read / Write

Hardware

Camera

1.3 MP HD web camera 

powered by Exmor® for 

PC and microphone

Keyboard

QWERTY, 82 keys with 

1.7mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch

Backlit Keyboard

Yes

Audio

Sound System

Intel® High Definition 

Audio with Dolby® 

Home Theater® 

Technology v4

Inputs and Outputs

DC-In

1

USB 3.0

1 + 1 (Charge)

USB 2.0

2

VGA Output(s)

1

Headphone Output

1

Microphone Input

1

HDMI® Output(s)

1

Memory Stick + Secure 

Digital

1

Wireless/Networking

Bluetooth® Technology

Bluetooth® Standard 

(4.0 + HS)

Ethernet Protocol

1000BASE-T/100BASE-

TX/10BASE-T

WiFi Adapter

Atheros® WB225 

(802.11b/g/n)

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®

7

VAIO Care™, Media 

Gallery™, PlayMemories 

Home™

Anti-Virus Software

Kaspersky® Internet 

Security 30-Day Trial 

Offer

12

Sony Creative Software

Vegas® Movie Studio 

HD Platinum, ACID® 

Music Studio, Sound 

Forge® Audio Studio

Service and Warranty Information

Limited Warranty Term

1 Year

Onsite/In-Home Service

Yes

13

International Service

Yes

20

Toll-Free Phone Support

888-476-6972

8

Priority Phone Support

239-768-7605

8

Environmental Information

ENERGY STAR®

5

ROHS®

Compliant

EPEAT™

Gold

Dimensions (Approx.)

Dimensions (Approx.)

13.43" (W) x 0.89" - 1.32" 

(H) x 9.65" (D)

Weights and Measurements

Weight (Approx.)

5.08 lbs. (with Standard 

Battery)

Power

Battery Type

Standard Lithium Ion 

Battery (5300mAh)

Default Brightness

Up to 6 hours

10

General

Action Buttons

VAIO, ASSIST, WEB

Pointing Device

Clickable Touchpad 

(Gesture Supported)

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

Standard Lithium Ion 

Battery (5300mAh), AC 

Adapter, Power Cord

Colors

Color

Black with Burgundy 

Red

               

                  

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