Processor
Processor Type: Intel® Core™ i7-3612QM 
Processor Technology: Quad Core 
Processor Speed: 2.10GHz1 with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology up  to 3.10GHz2 
Processor Cache: 6MB 






Software
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™,  PlayMemories Home™ 
Anti-Virus Software: Kaspersky® Internet Security 30-Day Trial  Offer12 
Sony Creative Software: Vegas® Movie Studio HD Platinum, ACID® Music Studio,  Sound 
Forge® Audio Studio 






Display
Screen Size: 15.5" 
Resolution: 1920 x 1080 
Display Technology: Full HD, IPS Technology 
Backlight Technology: LED 






Memory
Installed Memory: 8GB (4GB Fixed Onboard + 4GB Removable) 
Memory Type/Speed: DDR3/1333MHz 
Max. Memory: 12GB 






Graphics
Graphics Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 640M LE 
Graphics Technology: Hybrid Graphics 
Graphics Video RAM: 2GB dedicated6 
Maximum Resolution VGA: 1920 x 1200 
Maximum Resolution HDMI: 1920 x 1080 






Storage
Storage Type: Serial ATA 
Storage Capacity: 640GB4 
Storage Technology: 5400rpm 






Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type: Slot Loading CD/DVD Player / Burner 
Optical Drive Support - CD/DVD: Read / Write 






Hardware
Camera: 1.3 MP HD web camera powered by Exmor® for PC and microphone 
Keyboard: QWERTY, 103 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch 
10-Key Numeric Pad: Yes 
Backlit Keyboard: Yes 






Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio with Dolby® Home Theater®  Technology v4 






Inputs and Outputs
Port Replicator Connector: 1 
DC-In: 1 
USB 3.0: 2 
USB 2.0: 1 (Charge) 
VGA Output(s): 1 
Headphone Output: 1 
Microphone Input: 1 
Secure Digital (SD) Slot: 1 
Memory Stick Duo™: 1 
HDMI® Output(s): 1 






Wireless/Networking
Bluetooth® Technology: Bluetooth® Standard (4.0 + HS) 
Ethernet Protocol: 1000BASE-T/100BASE-TX/10BASE-T 
WiFi Adapter: Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6235 (802.11a/b/g/n) 
WiDi Ready: Yes - Intel® Wireless Display Technology9 






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 
ROHS®: Compliant 
EPEAT™: Gold 






General
Security: Trusted Platform Module (TCG ver. 1.2 certified) 
Action Buttons: VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Speed/Stamina 
Pointing Device: Clickable Touchpad (Gesture Supported) 






Power
Battery Type: Internal Lithium Polymer Battery (4400mAh) 
Default Brightness: Up to 6 hours and 15 minutes10






Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.): 14.97" (W) x 0.95" (H) x 10.06" (D) 
Weight (Approx.): 4.42 lbs. (with Internal Battery)