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.
8. Requires TV Adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu-ray Disc™ or other protected
content playback.
9. Based on Sony engineering testing using MobileMark® 2007 benchmark test. 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.
©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. 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: / Updated: August 17, 2011
Specifications
Processor
Processor Type
Intel® Core™ i5-2430M
Processor Technology
Dual Core
Processor Speed
2.40GHz
1
with Turbo Boost
Technology up to 3.00GHz
2
Processor Cache
3MB
Display
Screen Size
13.3"
Resolution
1366 x 768
Backlight Technology
LED
Memory
Installed Memory
6GB (4GB o 2GB)
Memory Type/Speed
DDR3-1333MHz
Max. Memory
8GB
Graphics
Graphics Processor
AMD Radeon™ HD 6470M
Graphics Video RAM
512MB dedicated
Storage
Storage Type
Serial ATA Hybrid
Storage Capacity
500GB + 4GB
2
SLC Hybrid
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Hardware
Camera
Built-in MOTION EYE®
camera and microphone
Keyboard
QWERTY, 82 keys with
2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm
pitch
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Audio
Sound System
Intel® High Definition Audio
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In
1
USB 3.0
1
USB 2.0
2
VGA Output(s)
1
Headphone Output
1
Memory Stick® Media
Slot
1
Secure Digital (SD)
Slot
1
Port Replicator
Connector(s)
1
HDMI® Output(s)
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 + WiMAX 6250
WiDi Ready
Yes - Intel® Wireless Display
technology
10
WiMAX Ready
Yes (where available)
10
Software
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 Home
Premium 64-bit
Supplied Software
Microsoft® Office Starter
6
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
International Service
Yes
Limited Warranty
Term
2 Year Limited Warranty. See
actual warranty for details.
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 0.95" (H) x
8.84" (D)
Power
Battery Type
Internal Lithium Polymer
Battery (4400mAh)
DVD Playback
TBD
Default Brightness
Up to
6
hour
s 20 minute
s
9
Maximum Brightness
TBD
General
Action Buttons
VAIO, ASSIST, WiDi, Eject,
Speed/Stamina, Wireless
On/Off
Pointing Device
Touchpad (Gesture
supported)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Internal Lithium Polymer
Battery (4400mAh), AC
Adapter, Power Cord
Colors
Color
Silver
