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.
9. Requires an Intel® Wireless Display-enabled system, compatible adapter, and TV.
1080p and Blu-ray™ or other protected content playback only available on 2nd gen
Intel® Core™ processor-based PCs with built-in visuals enabled, a compatible adapter
and media player, and supporting Intel WiDi software and graphics driver installed.
Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see www.intel.com/go/widi.
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. 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.
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 and the Sony make.believe logo are
trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel, Core and Pentium 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/espterms for more information.
UPC: 027242841499 / Updated: January 17, 2012
Specifications
Processor
Processor Type
Intel® Core™ i5-2450M
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
1366 x 768
Backlight
Technology
LED
Memory
Installed Memory
6GB (4GB + 2GB)
Memory Type/
Speed
DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory
8GB
Graphics
Graphics
Processor
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Video
RAM
Internal
6
Storage
Storage Type
Serial ATA
Storage Capacity
640GB
4
Storage
Technology
5400rpm
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 web camera
and microphone
Keyboard
QWERTY, 86 keys with
2.0mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Audio
Sound System
Intel® High Definition
Audio
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In
1
USB 2.0
4
VGA Output(s)
1
Headphone
Output
1
Microphone Input
1
Secure Digital (SD)
Slot
1
Memory Stick
Duo™
1
HDMI® Output(s)
1
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol
1000BASE-T/100BASE-
TX/10BASE-T
WiFi Adapter
Intel® Centrino®
Wireless-N 1000
WiDi Ready
Yes - Intel® Wireless
Display Technology
9
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™, PMB - VAIO
Edition
Anti-Virus Software
Norton Internet
Security™ 2012 30-Day
Trial Offer
12
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®
5.0
ROHS®
Compliant
EPEAT™
Gold
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
13.62" (W) x 1.14" - 1.36"
(H) x 9.40" (D)
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.)
5.08 lbs. (with Standard
Battery)
Power
Battery Type
Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5300mAh)
Default Brightness
Up to 8 hours and 45
minutes
10
DVD Playback
Up to 5 hours and 45
minutes
10
General
Action Buttons
VAIO, ASSIST, WEB,
Wireless On/Off
Pointing Device
Touchpad (Gesture
supported)
Accessories
Supplied
Accessories
Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5300mAh), AC
Adapter, Power Cord
Colors
Color
Midnight Blue
