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Packing the latest 2nd generation Intel® Core™ processors, the C Series is primed
to deliver remarkable performance with enhanced visual prowess. Destined to
turn heads wherever you go, you'll have the ultimate stunner.
Illuminate your senses
The VAIO® C Series laptop features a 15.5” Full HD panel on the so you can
experience full 1080P. The spacing between the keys is precisely engineered
to create a comfortable and intuitive typing experience with a user-friendly
touch and feel. Plus you have an integrated numeric key pad ideal for fast and
accurate entry of numeric data with just one hand. And to make it even easier
to nd the right keys – whether typing day or night, in the dark or light – an LED
backlight creates a pleasant glow, framing the individual keys and illuminating
the lettering. Destined to turn heads wherever you go, you'll have the ultimate
stunner.
A POWERFUL PRESENCE
As the most popular family member, the 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5
processor features Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 that increases your PC’s
speed automatically. With greater speed and responsiveness, we deliver visibly
smart PC performance that values time as much as you do. See and feel
performance with a visible dierence. Get the visibly smart processor with a
2
boost.
Transfer heavy les like video, photos and more between a multitude of devices
like compatible external hard drives and cameras. Sporting a speedy and
reliable USB 3.0 port—the latest and fastest USB transfer technology available—
reach up to 10x faster than USB2.0.
The wireless way to enjoy PC content on a
big screen
Now enjoy all of your personal and online content on your big screen-by
wirelessly connecting your laptop to your TV. Stop crowding around a laptop
screen, with Intel® Wireless Display, you can sit back and experience your favorite
videos, photos, Blu-ray Disc™ movies, online TV shows, and more, all with great
image clarity up to 1080p. Simply connect an adapter (sold separately) to your
TV and follow a few simple steps.
Get portability, performance and multimedia entertainment in an exclusive
laptop. A 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i5 processor and Blu-ray Disc™ drive give you
visibly smart performance and amazing picture quality all in a one-of-a-kind
design.
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Specications
Processor
Processor Type Intel® Core™ i5-2430M
Processor
Technology
Processor Speed
Processor Cache 3MB
Display
Screen Size 15.5"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display
Technology
Backlight
Technology
Memory
Installed Memory 4GB (4GB x 1)
Memory Type/
Speed
Max. Memory 8GB
Graphics
Graphics
Processor
Graphics Video
RAM
Storage
Storage Type Serial ATA
Storage Capacity 640GB
Storage
Technology
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Optical Drive
Support - Blu-ray
Disc™
Optical Drive
Support - CD/DVD
Hardware
Camera
Keyboard
10-Key Numeric
Pad
Backlit Keyboard Yes
Audio
1. GHz denotes maximum microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary based
on application.
2. Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 is available only on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors.
Performance varies depending on hardware, soware and system conguration.
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 advertising. 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.
8. Requires TV Adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu-ray Disc™ or
other protected content playback.
9. Estimates based on Sony engineering. Actual performance may vary considerably
based on hardware conguration, soware, power management settings, environmen-
Dual Core
1
with Intel®
2.40GHz
Turbo Boost Technology
up to 3.00GHz
2
Full HD
LED
DDR3/1333MHz
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
5
Internal
4
5400rpm
Read Only
Read / Write
Built-in HD web camera
powered by Exmor™
sensor and microphone
QWERTY, 103 keys with
1.7mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Yes
Intel® High Denition
Sound System
Audio with Dolby®
Home Theater®
Technology v4
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In 1
USB 3.0 1
USB 2.0 3
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
Bluetooth®
Technology
Ethernet Protocol
WiFi Adapter
WiDi Ready
Bluetooth Integrated
Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
1000BASE-T/100BASETX/10BASE-T
Intel® Centrino®
Wireless-N 1000
Yes - Intel® Wireless
Display Technology
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Soware
Operating System
Supplied Soware
Adobe® Creative
Soware
Anti-Virus Soware
Genuine Windows® 7
Home Premium with
Service Pack 1 64-bit
Microso® Oce
Starter with reducedfunctionality versions
of Word and Excel®
VAIO Care™, Media
Gallery™, PMB - VAIO
Edition
Adobe Acrobat
Standard 9.0, Adobe
Photoshop® Elements
8.0, Adobe Premiere®
Elements 8.0
Norton Internet
Security™ 2012 30-Day
Trial Oer
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,
Service and Warranty Information
Toll-Free Phone
Support
Onsite/In-Home
Service
International
Service
Limited Warranty
Term
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).
888-476-6972
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Yes
26
Yes
1 Year
7
Priority Phone
Support
239-768-7605
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Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR® 5.0
EPEAT™ Gold
ROHS® Compliant
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions
(Approx.)
Weight (Approx.)
14.77" (W) x 1.24" - 1.56"
(H) x 9.88" (D)
6.30 lbs. (with Standard
Battery)
Power
Battery Type
DVD Playback Up to 3 hours
Default Brightness
Maximum
Brightness
Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5300mAh)
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Up to 5 hours 40
9
minutes
Up to 5 hours
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General
Action Buttons
Pointing Device
VAIO, ASSIST, WEB,
Wireless On/O
Touchpad (Gesture
supported)
Accessories
Supplied
Accessories
Standard Lithium Ion
Battery (5300mAh), AC
Adapter, Power Cord
Colors
Color Bolt Black
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 Core 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: 027242838970 / Updated: September 22, 2011