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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 Tech-

nology 2.0 is available only on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors. 

Performance varies depending on hardware, software and system configuration.

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

ing. No PowerPoint® or Outlook®.

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 on Sony engineering.  Actual performance may vary considerably 

based on hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmen-

tal conditions, wireless connectivity and other factors.  Maximum battery capacity will 

normally decrease with time and use.

11. Norton™ Internet Security 2012 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.

26. Not all models applicable.  Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP 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 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.

©2011 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 and the Sony make.believe logo 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 affiliates 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: 027242835740 / Updated: September 23, 2011

Specifications

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

13.3"

Resolution

1600 x 900

Backlight 

Technology

LED

Memory

Installed Memory

4GB (onboard)

Memory Type/

Speed

DDR3/1333MHz

Max. Memory

8GB

Graphics

Graphics 

Processor

AMD Radeon™ HD 

6630M

Graphics Video 

RAM

1GB dedicated

5

Graphics 

Technology

Hybrid Graphics

Storage

Storage Type

Solid State Drive

Storage Capacity

128GB SSD

4

Storage 

Technology

No RAID

Optical Drive

Optical Drive Type

CD/DVD Player / Burner

Optical Drive 

Support - CD/DVD

Read / Write

Hardware

Camera

Built-in HD web camera 

powered by Exmor™ 

sensor and microphone

Keyboard

QWERTY, 82 keys with 

2.0mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch

Backlit Keyboard

Yes

Audio

Sound System

Intel® High Definition 

Audio with Dolby® 

Home Theater® 

Technology v3

Inputs and Outputs

DC-In

1

USB 3.0

1

USB 2.0

2

VGA Output(s)

1

Headphone 

Output

1

Secure Digital (SD) 

Slot

1

Port Replicator 

Connector(s)

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® 

Advanced-N 6230

WiDi Ready

Yes - Intel® Wireless 

Display Technology

8

Software

Operating System

Genuine Windows® 7 

Professional 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

Service and Warranty Information

Toll-Free Phone 

Support

888-476-6972

7

Onsite/In-Home 

Service

Yes

12

International 

Service

Yes

26

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.)

13.04" (W) x 0.92" - 1.27" 

(H) x 8.84" (D)

Weight (Approx.)

3.65 lbs. (with Internal 

Battery), 4.80 lbs. (with 

Sheet Battery)

Power

Battery Type

Internal Lithium Polymer 

B Sheet Lithium 

Polymer Battery 

(4 4400mAh)

DVD Playback

Up to 9 hours 25 

minutes

9

Default Brightness

Up to 14 hours 30 

minutes

9

Maximum 

Brightness

Up to 13 hours

9

General

Security

Biometric Fingerprint 

Sensor, Trusted Platform 

Module (TCG ver. 1.2 

certified)

Action Buttons

VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, 

Eject, Speed/Stamina, 

Wireless On/Off

Pointing Device

Touchpad (Gesture 

supported)

Accessories

Supplied 

Accessories

Internal Lithium Polymer 

B Sheet Lithium 

Polymer Battery 

(4 4400mAh), 

AC Adapter, Power 

Cord, Battery Charger 

Adapter

Colors

Color

Jet Black

               

                  

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