1. GHz denotes maximum microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary based
on application.
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. 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. Estimates based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual performance varies based on
configurable options, settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity
decreases over time and use.
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: November 28, 2011
Specifications
Processor
Processor Type
Intel® Core™ i3-2310M
Processor
Technology
Dual Core
Processor Speed
2.10GHz
1
Processor Cache
3MB
Display
Screen Size
15.5"
Resolution
1366 x 768
Backlight
Technology
LED
Memory
Installed Memory
4GB (4GB x 1)
Memory Type/
Speed
DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory
8GB
Graphics
Graphics
Processor
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Video
RAM
Internal
5
Storage
Storage Type
Serial ATA
Storage Capacity
500GB
4
Storage
Technology
5400rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
CD/DVD Player / Burner
Optical Drive
Support - CD/DVD
Read / Write
Hardware
Camera
Built-in MOTION
EYE® camera and
microphone
Keyboard
QWERTY, 103 keys with
2.0mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
10-Key Numeric
Pad
Yes
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
HDMI® Output(s)
1
Memory Stick
Duo™
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
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™ 2011 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
Limited Warranty
Term
1 Year
Priority Phone
Support
239-768-7605
7
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR®
5.0
EPEAT™
Gold
ROHS®
Compliant
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
14.56" (W) x 1.24" - 1.45"
(H) x 9.78" (D)
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.)
5.97 lbs. (with Standard
Battery)
Power
Battery Type
Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (4000mAh)
DVD Playback
Up to 3.5 hours
9
Default Brightness
Up to 5 hours
9
Maximum
Brightness
Up to 4.5 hours
9
General
Action Buttons
VAIO, ASSIST, WEB,
Wireless On/Off
Pointing Device
Touchpad (Gesture
supported)
Accessories
Supplied
Accessories
Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (4000mAh), AC
Adapter, Power Cord
Colors
Color
Charcoal Black
