
SVE171390X
Big screen. Big features. It’s loaded with everyday essentials and exciting
extras. Built with everyday use in mind, it’s perfect for both work and
play. With a backlit keyboard, large clickable touch pad and HD web
camera, it’s as big on looks as it is on performance.
Big and Bold
Create something
worth sharing
Amazing Full HD
1080p display
Listen up
The VAIO E Series 17 laptop is a beautifully designed PC featuring
a distinctive wrap design with an expansive screen. You will not
be disappointed as the interior is as striking as the exterior with a
backlit keyboard with 10-key and large touch pad designed for
a comfortable computing experience.
Create music and movies like never before with the Sony
Imagination Studio™ VAIO® Edition. With four powerful
applications: Movie Studio Platinum, ACID® Music Studio, Sound
Forge® Audio Studio and DVD Architect™ Studio soware preinstalled, it’s just what you need to bring your imagination to life.
Create your own movies, record or mix your own music, and burn
DVDs or Blu-Ray Discs™.
Developed by the same people you trust to engineer amazing
at-panel HDTVs, this VAIO PC features a stunning display.
Measuring an impressive 17.3" and sporting a cinema-inspired
16:9 aspect ratio, the 1920 x 1080 Full HD resolution widescreen
display lets you view your games and movies in impeccable
detail with amazing color and contrast. The LED backlight
helps ensure a bright display with lower power consumption for
improved battery life.
Integrated stereo speakers utilize the Clear Phase™ and
xLOUD™ technologies, which delivers a richer, bolder and louder
presence. xLOUD technology enhances speaker volume without
sacricing quality.
Night Shift
Practical innovation is a cornerstone of Sony’s vision, and our
keyboards are no exception. The keyboard features a precisely
engineered keyboard and integrated 10-key number pad for the
ultimate in speed and convenience. When typing in dim light,
an LED backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual
keys and illuminating the lettering to make it even easier to nd
the right keys.

Specications
Processor
Processor Type Up to Intel® Core™
Processor Technology Dual Core or Quad Core
Processor Cache 3MB - 6MB (dependent on
Display
Screen Size 17.3"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display Technology Full HD
Backlight Technology LED
Memory
Installed Memory Up to 8GB
Memory Type/Speed DDR3/1600MHz
Max. Memory 8GB
Graphics
CTO Graphics Options Intel® HD Graphics 4000
Maximum Resolution VGA 1920 x 1200
Maximum Resolution HDMI 1920 x 1080
Storage
Storage Type Serial ATA
Storage Capacity Up to 1TB (5400 RPM) HDD
Optical Drive
CTO Optical Drive Options Blu-ray™ Player / Burner
Hardware
Camera 1.3 MP HD web camera
Keyboard QWERTY, 103 keys with
10-Key Numeric Pad Yes
Backlit Keyboard Yes
Audio
Sound System Intel® High Denition Audio
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In 1
i7-3632QM (2.20GHz
with Intel® Turbo Boost
Technology up to 3.20GHz)
CPU)
AMD Radeon HD 7550M
6
(1GB)
AMD Radeon HD 7550M
6
(2GB)
Blu-ray Disc™ Player
CD/DVD Player / Burner
powered by Exmor® for PC
and microphone
1.7mm stroke and 19.05mm
pitch
with xLOUD™ and Clear
Phase™ Technology
USB 3.0 1 (Charge)
USB 2.0 3
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
Ethernet Protocol 1000BASE-T/100BASE-
WiFi Adapter Atheros® WB225
+ HS)
TX/10BASE-T
(802.11b/g/n)
Soware
Operating System Genuine Windows® 8 64-bit
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Supplied Soware Microso® Oce trial, VAIO
Anti-Virus Soware Kaspersky® Internet Security
Sony Imagination Studio™
VAIO Edition
or Genuine Windows® 8
Professional 64-bit
Care™, PlayMemories
Home™
30-Day Trial Oer
Movie Studio Platinum,
ACID® Music Studio, Sound
Forge® Audio Studio and
DVD Architect™ Studio
Service and Warranty Information
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Limited Warranty Term 1 Year
Onsite/In-Home Service Yes
International Service Yes
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5
Toll-Free Phone Support 888-476-6972
Priority Phone Support 239-768-7605
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR® 5.1
ROHS® Compliant
EPEAT™ Silver
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions (Approx.) 16.10" (W) 1.07" - 1.49" (H)
Weight (Approx.) 7.05 lbs. (with Standard
10.95" (D)
Battery)
Power
Battery Type Standard Lithium Ion Battery
(VGP-BPS26 4000mAh)
Battery Life Up to 2 hours and 45
minutes (with Standard
Capacity Battery)
Up to 3 hours and 30
minutes (with High Capacity
Battery)
Up to 5 hours 15 minutes
(with Large Capacity
Battery)
10
10
10
General
Action Buttons VAIO, ASSIST, WEB
Pointing Device Clickable Touchpad
(Gesture Supported)
Accessories
Supplied Accessories Standard Lithium Ion Battery
(VGP-BPS26 4000mAh), AC
Adapter, Power Cord
Colors
Color Sharkskin Black
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8
8
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.
3. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® HT Technologyenabled system. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance will vary depending on the
specic hardware and soware used. For more information including details on which
processors support HT Technology, visit http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.
4. 1 GB = one billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
4. 1 TB = one trillion 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.
7. No system can provide absolute security under all conditions. Requires an enabled
chipset, BIOS, rmware, and soware, and a subscription with a capable service
provider. Consult your system manufacturer and service provider for availability and
functionality. Intel assumes no liability for lost or stolen data and/or systems or any other
damages resulting thereof. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/anti-the.
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 conditions, wireless connectivity and other factors. Maximum battery capacity will normally
decrease with time and use.
11. Mount sold separately.
12. Kaspersky Internet Security 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 Kaspersky Internet Security to continue to be protected from cybercriminals,
identify the, viruses, and other threats.
13. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.
14. No system can provide absolute security under all conditions. Requires an enabled
chipset, BIOS, rmware, and soware, and a subscription with a capable service
provider. Consult your system manufacturer and service provider for availability and
functionality. Intel assumes no liability for lost or stolen data and/or systems or any other
damages resulting thereof. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/anti-the.
15. Requires Media Remote app and devices connected to the same wireless home
network.
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.
©2013 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 countries. 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. ©1997-2013 Kaspersky Lab ZAO. All rights reserved. All other
trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.
UPC: / Updated: February 4, 2013