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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 on Sony engineering.  Actual performance may vary considerably 

based on hardware configuration, software, power management settings, environmen-

tal conditions, wireless connectivity and other factors.  Maximum battery capacity will 

normally decrease with time and use.

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.

16. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program for energy 

efficiency.

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 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.

©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, 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.

Certain restrictions apply. See www.sonystyle.com/pcwarranty for more information.

UPC: 027242836310 / Updated: September 15, 2011

Specifications

Processor

Processor Type

Intel® Core™ i3-2330M

Processor 

Technology

Dual Core

Processor Speed

2.20GHz

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 web 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 

Home Premium 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™ 2012 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

26

Limited Warranty 

Term

1 Year

Priority Phone 

Support

239-768-7605

7

Environmental Information

ENERGY STAR®

5.0

16

EPEAT™

Gold

ROHS®

Compliant

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions 

(Approx.)

14.56" (W) x 1.24" - 1.45" 

(H) x 9.78" (D)

Weight (Approx.)

5.97 lbs. (with Standard 

Battery)

Power

Battery Type

Standard Lithium Ion 

Battery (4000mAh)

DVD Playback

Up to 3 hours 30 

minutes

9

Default Brightness

Up to 5 hours 20 

minutes

9

Maximum 

Brightness

Up to 4 hours 45 

minutes

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

               

                  

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