
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. Microso® Oce Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel® only, with advertis-
ing. No PowerPoint® or Outlook®.
7. For some third party soware, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be
available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.
9. Estimates based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably
based on hardware conguration, soware, 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 soware for the product to work. Aer your 30-days are
nished, buy Norton Internet Security to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers
and identify the.
12. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.
26. Not all models applicable. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Specications subject to change. 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.
©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, 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 and Pentium are trademarks
of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Microso, Windows 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. Norton Internet Security is a trademark of Symantec
Corporation or its aliates 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: 027242836136 / Updated: September 23, 2011
Specications
Processor
Processor Type Intel® Pentium® B950
Processor
Technology Dual Core
Processor Speed 2.10GHz1
Processor Cache 2MB
Display
Screen Size 15.5"
Resolution 1366 x 768
Backlight
Technology LED
Memory
Installed Memory 4GB (2GB x 2)
Memory Type/
Speed DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory 8GB
Graphics
Graphics
Processor Intel® HD Graphics
Graphics Video
RAM Internal5
Storage
Storage Type Serial ATA
Storage Capacity 500GB4
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 Denition
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 Atheros® 802.11b/g/n
Soware
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7
Home Premium with
Service Pack 1 64-bit
Supplied Soware
Microso® Oce
Starter with reduced-
functionality versions
of Word and Excel®6,
VAIO Care™, Media
Gallery™, PMB - VAIO
Edition
Anti-Virus Soware
Norton Internet
Security™ 2012 30-Day
Trial Oer11
Service and Warranty Information
Toll-Free Phone
Support 888-476-69727
Onsite/In-Home
Service Yes12
International
Service Yes26
Limited Warranty
Term 1 Year
Priority Phone
Support 239-768-76057
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR® 5.0
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
minutes9
Default Brightness Up to 5 hours9
Maximum
Brightness
Up to 4 hours 30
minutes9
General
Action Buttons VAIO, ASSIST, WEB,
Wireless On/O
Pointing Device Touchpad (Gesture
supported)
Accessories
Supplied
Accessories
Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (4000mAh), AC
Adapter, Power Cord
Colors
Color Blush Pink