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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.

19. No system can provide absolute security under all conditions. Requires an Intel® 

Identity Protection Technology-enabled system, including a 2nd gen Intel® Core™ 

processor, enabled chipset, firmware, and software, and participating website. Consult 

your system manufacturer. Intel assumes no liability for lost or stolen data and/or systems 

or any resulting damages. For more information, visit http://ipt.intel.com.

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: 027242846180 / Updated: December 20, 2011

Specifications

Processor

Processor Cache

3MB

Processor Speed

2.50GHz

1

 with Intel® 

Turbo Boost Technology 

up to 3.10GHz

2

Processor 

Technology

Dual Core

Processor Type

Intel® Core™ i5-2450M

Display

Backlight 

Technology

LED

Resolution

1600 x 900

Screen Size

13.3"

Memory

Installed Memory

8GB (4GB o 

4GB)

Memory Type/

Speed

DDR3/1333MHz

Max. Memory

8GB

Graphics

Graphics 

Processor

AMD Radeon™ HD 

6630M

Graphics 

Technology

Hybrid Graphics

Graphics Video 

RAM

1GB dedicated

6

Storage

Storage Capacity

256GB (128GB x 2)

4

Storage 

Technology

RAID 0 x 4

Storage Type

Solid State Drive

Optical Drive

Optical Drive 

Support - CD/DVD

Read / Write

Optical Drive Type

CD/DVD Player / Burner

Hardware

Backlit Keyboard

Yes

Camera

Built-in HD web camera 

powered by Exmor™ 

sensor and microphone

Keyboard

QWERTY, 82 keys with 

2.0mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch

Audio

Sound System

Intel® High Definition 

Audio with Dolby® 

Home Theater® 

Technology v3

Inputs and Outputs

DC-In

1

HDMI® Output(s)

1

Headphone 

Output

1

Memory Stick 

Duo™

1

Port Replicator 

Connector(s)

1

Secure Digital (SD) 

Slot

1

USB 2.0

2

USB 3.0

1

VGA Output(s)

1

Wireless/Networking

Bluetooth® 

Technology

Bluetooth Integrated 

Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)

Ethernet Protocol

1000BASE-T/100BASE-

TX/10BASE-T

WiDi Ready

Yes - Intel® Wireless 

Display Technology

9

WiFi Adapter

Intel® Centrino® 

Advanced-N 6230

Software

Anti-Virus Software

Norton Internet 

Security™ 2012 30-Day 

Trial Offer

12

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®

7

VAIO Care™, Media 

Gallery™, PMB - VAIO 

Edition

Service and Warranty Information

Toll-Free Phone 

Support

888-476-6972

8

Onsite/In-Home 

Service

Yes

13

International 

Service

Yes

20

Limited Warranty 

Term

1 Year

Priority Phone 

Support

239-768-7605

8

Environmental Information

ENERGY STAR®

5.0

EPEAT™

Gold

ROHS®

Compliant

Dimensions (Approx.)

Dimensions 

(Approx.)

13.04" (W) x 0.92" (H) x 

8.84" (D)

Weights and Measurements

Weight (Approx.)

3.65 lbs. (with Internal 

Battery)

Power

Battery Type

Internal Lithium Polymer 

Battery (4400mAh)

DVD Playback

Up to 3 hours and 45 

minutes

10

Default Brightness

Up to 6 hours and 15 

minutes

10

General

Action Buttons

VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, 

Eject, Speed/Stamina, 

Wireless On/Off

Pointing Device

Touchpad (Gesture 

supported)

Security

Biometric Fingerprint 

Sensor, Trusted Platform 

Module (TCG ver. 1.2 

certified), Symantec™ 

Validation and ID 

Protection Service 

(VIP)

19

Accessories

Supplied 

Accessories

Internal Lithium Polymer 

Battery (4400mAh), AC 

Adapter, Power Cord

Colors

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