
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, soware,
and system conguration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/turbo.
4. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
5. Not all models applicable. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
6. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition,
version of device driver and total system memory size.
8. For some third party soware, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be
available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.
10. Based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably based on
hardware conguration, soware, power management settings, environmental condi-
tions, wireless connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally
decrease with time and use.
Features and specications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and
measures are approximate.
Certain Microso 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 Microso’s privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the
product, or upon certain reinstallations of the soware product(s) or recongurations
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
eciency.
©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, PlayMemories Home, xLOUD, Clear Phase
and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other coun-
tries. Intel, Core and Pentium are trademarks of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in
other countries. Microso, Windows, PowerPoint and Excel are registered trademarks of
the Microso 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.
Kaspersky Internet Security is a trademark of Kaspersky Lab ZAO or its aliates in the
U.S. and other countries. ©1997-2012 Kaspersky Lab ZAO. All rights reserved. All other
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
UPC: / Updated: October 24, 2012
Specications
Processor
Processor Type Intel® Core™ i5-3317U
Processor Technology Dual Core
Processor Speed
1.70GHz1 with Intel®
Turbo Boost Technology
up to 2.60GHz2
Processor Cache 3MB
Display
Screen Size 20.0"
Resolution 1600 x 900
Display Technology IPS Technology
Backlight Technology LED
Touch Technology Capacitive
Touchscreen
Memory
Installed Memory 4GB (4GB x 1)
Max. Memory 8GB
Memory Type/Speed DDR3/1600MHz
Graphics
Graphics Processor Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Graphics Video RAM Internal6
Storage
Storage Type Serial ATA
Storage Capacity 750GB4
Storage Technology 5400rpm
Hardware
Camera
1.3 MP HD web camera
powered by Exmor® for
PC and microphone
Keyboard
Wireless QWERTY, 103
keys with 2.0mm stroke
and 19.05mm pitch
10-Key Numeric Pad Yes
Audio
Sound System
Intel® High Denition
Audio with Dolby®
Home Theater®
Technology v4
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In 1
USB 3.0 1 + 1 (Charge)
Headphone Output 1
Microphone Input 1
Memory Stick + Secure
Digital 1
Wireless/Networking
Bluetooth®
Technology
Bluetooth® Standard
(4.0 + HS)
Ethernet Protocol 1000BASE-T/100BASE-
TX/10BASE-T
WiFi Adapter
Intel® Centrino®
Wireless N-135
(802.11b/g/n)
Soware
Operating System Genuine Windows® 8
64-bit
Supplied Soware
Microso Oce
trial, VAIO Care™,
PlayMemories Home™,
ArtRage® Studio Pro
Anti-Virus Soware Microso® Windows
Defender
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term 1 Year
International Service Yes5
Toll-Free Phone
Support 888-476-69728
Priority Phone Support 239-768-76058
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR® 5.1
EPEAT™ Silver
ROHS® Compliant
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 19.85" (W) 1.78" - 11.97"
(H) 7.37 - 12.29" (D)
Weight (Approx.) 11.46 lbs. (with Standard
Battery)
Power
Battery Type Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5000mAh)
Default Brightness Up to 2 hours and 45
minutes10
General
Action Buttons ASSIST, Volume (+/-),
Rotation Lock, Windows
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Wireless Keyboard
(VGP-WKB12), Wireless
Laser Mouse (VGP-
WMS21), AA Batteries x
2, Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5000mAh), AC
Adapter, Power Cord
Colors
Color Black