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 depending
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.
9. Estimates based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual performance varies based on settings,
environmental conditions, configurable options 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 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, Exmor, 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 affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks
of their respective owners.
Updated: July 12, 2011
