
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.
6. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition,
version of device driver and total system memory size.
7. Microso® Oce Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel® only, with advertis-
ing. No PowerPoint® or Outlook®.
8. For some third party soware, 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 soware 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 conguration, soware, 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 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.
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, rmware, and soware, 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 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 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. 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/espterms for more information.
UPC: 027242853188 / Updated: April 25, 2012
Specications
Processor
Processor Type Intel® Core™ i7-2640M
Processor Technology Dual Core
Processor Speed
2.80GHz1 with Intel®
Turbo Boost Technology
up to 3.50GHz2
Processor Cache 4MB
Display
Screen Size 13.1"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Technology Full HD
Backlight Technology LED
Memory
Installed Memory 6GB (4GB + 2GB)
Memory Type/Speed DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory Fixed Onboard
Graphics
Graphics Processor Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Video RAM Internal6
Storage
Storage Type Solid State Drive
Storage Capacity 256GB4
Storage Technology RAID 0 x 2
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type Power Media Dock™
(Blu-ray Disc™ Player)
Hardware
Camera
Built-in HD web camera
powered by Exmor™
sensor and microphone
Keyboard
QWERTY, 83 keys with
1.0mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Backlit Keyboard Yes
Audio
Sound System
Intel® High Denition
Audio with Dolby®
Home Theater®
Technology v4
Inputs and Outputs
Port Replicator
Connector 1
DC-In 1
USB 2.0 1
VGA Output(s) 1
Headphone Output 1
Secure Digital (SD) Slot 1
Memory Stick Duo™ 1
HDMI® Output(s) 1
Wireless/Networking
Bluetooth® Technology Bluetooth Integrated
Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
Ethernet Protocol 1000BASE-T/100BASE-
TX/10BASE-T
WiFi Adapter Intel® Centrino®
Advanced-N 6230
WiDi Ready Yes - Intel® Wireless
Display Technology9
Soware
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7
Professional with Service
Pack 1 64-bit
Supplied Soware
Microso® Oce
Starter with reduced-
functionality versions
of Word and Excel®7,
VAIO Care™, Media
Gallery™, PMB - VAIO
Edition
Anti-Virus Soware
Norton Internet
Security™ 2012 30-Day
Trial Oer12
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty Term 1 Year
Onsite/In-Home Service Yes13
International Service Yes20
Toll-Free Phone Support 888-476-69728
Priority Phone Support 239-768-76058
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR® 5.0
ROHS® Compliant
EPEAT™ Gold
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions (Approx.) 13.00" (W) x 0.66" - 0.98"
(H) x 8.27" (D)
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.)
2.57 lbs. (with Internal
Battery), 3.65 lbs. (with
Sheet Battery)
Power
Battery Type
Internal Lithium Polymer
Battery + Sheet Lithium
Polymer Battery
(4000mAh + 4400mAh)
Default Brightness Up to 13 hours 45
minutes10
Maximum Brightness Up to 9 hours 50
minutes10
DVD Playback N/A10
General
Security
Biometric Fingerprint
Sensor, Trusted Platform
Module (TCG ver. 1.2
certied)
Action Buttons VAIO, ASSIST, WEB,
Wireless On/O
Pointing Device Touchpad (Gesture
supported)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories
Internal Lithium Polymer
Battery + Sheet Lithium
Polymer Battery
(4000mAh + 4400mAh),
AC Adapter, Power
Cord, Battery Charger
Adapter
Colors
Color Premium Carbon Fiber
Black
Power Media Dock™ (PMD)
PMD Optical Drive Type Slot loading Blu-ray
Disc™ Player
PMD Graphics Processor AMD Radeon™ HD
6650M
PMD Graphics Video
RAM 1GB Dedicated6
PMD HDMI® Output(s) 1
PMD Port Replicator
Connector(s) 1
PMD USB 3.0 1
PMD USB 2.0 2
PMD VGA Output(s) 1
PMD Ethernet Protocol 1000BASE-T/100BASE-
TX/10BASE-T
PMD Dimensions
(Approx.)
5.83" (W) x 0.66" (H) x
8.67" (D)
PMD Weight (Approx.) 1.52 lbs.
PMD Supplied AC
Adapter VGP-AC19V46