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. 1TB = 1 trillion 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.
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 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).
Certain restrictions apply. See www.sonystyle.com/pcwarranty for more information.
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.
UPC: 027242835696 / Updated: September 26, 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
24.0" (diag.)
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Backlight
Technology
LED
Display
Technology
Full HD, Touchscreen
Memory
Installed Memory
4GB (4GB x 1)
Memory Type/
Speed
DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory
8GB
Graphics
Graphics
Processor
NVIDIA® GeForce® GT
540M
Graphics Video
RAM
1GB dedicated
5
Storage
Storage Type
Serial ATA
Storage Capacity
1TB
4
Storage
Technology
7200rpm
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 HD web camera
powered by Exmor™
sensor and microphone
Keyboard
QWERTY, 103 keys with
2.7mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
10-Key Numeric
Pad
Yes
Audio
Sound System
Intel® High Definition
Audio with S-FORCE™
Front Surround 3D and
Dolby® Home Theater®
Technology v4
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In
1
USB 3.0
2
USB 2.0
3
Microphone Input
1
Secure Digital (SD)
Slot
1
HDMI® Output(s)
1
Memory Stick
Duo™
1
HDMI® Input
1
Headphone
Output
1
Wireless/Networking
Bluetooth®
Technology
Bluetooth Integrated
Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
Ethernet Protocol
1000BASE-T/100BASE-
TX/10BASE-T
WiFi Adapter
Atheros® 802.11b/g/n
Software
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7
Home Premium with
Service Pack 1 64-bit
Anti-Virus Software
Norton Internet
Security™ 2012 30-Day
Trial Offer
11
Supplied Software
Microsoft® Office
Starter with reduced-
functionality versions
of Word and Excel®
6
,
VAIO Care™, Media
Gallery™, PMB - VAIO
Edition
Sony Creative
Software
Vegas® Movie Studio
HD Platinum 10.0,
ACID® Music Studio 8.0,
Sound Forge® Audio
Studio 10.0
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.)
23.94" (W) x 16.89" (H) x
6.62" (D)
Weight (Approx.)
25.83 lbs.
General
Action Buttons
ASSIST, WEB, VAIO,
Display Off, Menu,
Menu Up/Down, Input/
OK, Volume Up/Down
Regulation and Standards Compliance
VESA® Hole Pitch
100x100mm
VESA® Hole
Spacing
Compatible
Yes
Accessories
Supplied
Accessories
Wireless Keyboard
(VGP-WKB11), Wireless
Laser Mouse (VGP-
WMS30), AA Batteries x
2, AC Adapter, Power
Cord
