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INTEL® QUAD CORE™
I7 PROCESSOR TECHNOLOGY
Whether you’re a serious multitasker or a multimedia
enthusiast, performance matters. Unlock your full potential with
the smart performance of the new Quad Core Intel® Core™
i7
processor, the top-of-
the-line of Intel’s family of processors.
Thanks to Intel® Turbo Boost Technology, the Intel® Core™
i7
Processor automatically adapts to whatever you are doing on
your PC, dialing up speed to respond quickly to your needs. It
also features Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology which
enables each of the 4 cores of your processor to work on two
tasks at the same time (that’s 8
-way multitasking), delivering the
performance you need for smart multitasking.
DEDICATED GRAPHICS
An NVIDIA® GeForce® dedicated graphics card allows you to
experience the power of high-definition graphics processing.
Experience intense gaming action with spectacular
performance with the NVIDIA® GeForce ®
425 with 1GB
dedicated with Direct X support for today’s latest video games.
ONE SLEEK PACKAGE
Enjoy the ultimate in performance and multimedia
entertainment with this powerful 16.4” widescreen laptop. Add
to that an Intel® Core™ i7 processor, DVD drive, and NVIDIA®
GeForce® 425 with 1GB dedicated graphics for gaming
enthusiasts; you’ll have everything you need in one sleek
package.
Maximum performance and amazing HD entertainment
on a top-notch 16.4” widescreen laptop with a backlit
keyboard and integrated number pad. With quad core
Intel® Core™ i7 processor, dedicated NVIDIA®
GeForce® graphics, and a DVD drive, experience
intense gaming, the ultimate in smart performance and
a razor-sharp picture.
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Sony Electronics Inc. • 16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1.800.222.7669 • www.sony.com
Specifications
General
Action Buttons: VAIO, ASSIST, Wireless
On/Off, S1, Display Off, Play / Pause / Stop
Pointing Device: Electrostatic Touchpad
(Multi-Finger)
Hardware
Keyboard: QWERTY, 103 keys with 2.0mm
stroke and 19.05mm pitch
Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and
microphone
10-Key Numeric Pad: Yes
Backlit Keyboard: Yes
Processor
Type: Intel® Core™ i7-740QM
Speed: 1.73GHz with Turbo Boost
Technology up to 2.93GHz
Technology:
Quad Core
Cache:
6MB
Memory
Installed: 4GB (2GB x 2)
Type/Speed: DDR3-1066MHz
Max. Memory:
8GB
Optical Drive
Type: DVD SuperMulti Drive
Audio
Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio
with Dolby® Home Theater Technology
Display
Screen Size:
16.4"
Resolution: 1600 x 900
Back Light Technology: CCFL
Graphics
Graphics Processor: NVIDIA® GeForce
®
GT 425M
Graphics Video RAM: 1GB dedicated
Inputs and Outputs
Memory Stick® Media Slot: 1
Microphone Input: 1
VGA Output(s): 1
DC-In:
1
e-SATA: 1
HDMI™ Output(s): 1
Express Card®/
34 Slot: 1
Secure Digital (SD) Slot: 1
USB 2.0:
1
USB 3.0:
2
Headphone Output: 1
Power
Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium
-
Ion Battery
DVD Playback: up to 2.5 hours
Default Brightness: up to 3.5 hours
Maximum Brightness: up to 3.0 hours
Start-up Times
Average Boot Time: 60 seconds
Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2
seconds
First Boot Time: 5 minutes
Wireless/Networking
Ethernet Protocol:
10baseT/100baseTX/1000baseT
Bluetooth® Technology:
Bluetooth
Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
WiFi Adapter: Atheros® 802.11b/g/n
Software
Operating System: Genuine Windows® 7
Home Premium 64-bit
Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office
Starter with reduced-functionality
versions of Word and Excel, VAIO Care™
,
Media Gallery™, PMB - VAIO Edition
Anti-Virus Software: Norton Internet
Security™ 2011 30-Day Trial Offer
Service and Warranty Information
Onsite/In-Home Service: Yes
International Service: Yes
Limited Warranty Term: 1 Year Limited
Warranty. See actual warranty for details.
Environmental Information
EPEAT™: Silver
RoHS®:
Compliant
ENERGY STAR®:
5.0
Dimensions
Weight: 6.4 lbs. (with Standard Capacity
Battery)
Measurements: 15.3" (W) x 1.22-1.62" (H) x
10.4" (D)
Supplied Accessories
Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery
(5000mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord
Color:
Black
UPC Code:
027242826281
1. GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary.
2. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.
3. Viewable area measured diagonally.
4. Estimates only based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual
performance will vary based on notebook settings, environmental
conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.
5. For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level
phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from
the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any
such support is determined by the aplicable software vendor. Long
distance charges may apply.
6.This PC is preloaded with reduced-functionality versions of Word and
Excel that include advertising. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key to
activate full-featured Office software on this PC.
7. Norton Internet Security™ 2011 30-day subscription is pre-installed on
your Sony VAIO PC. You need to activate the software for the product
to work. After your 30-days are finished, buy Norton Internet Security
to continue to be protected from viruses, hackers and identify theft.
8.Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.
9. HDMI cable sold separately.
10. Excluding end user interaction.
11. Requires TV adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu
-
ray®
disc or other protected content playback.
12. 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 i7 processors. Performance varies depending on
hardware, software and system configuration.
13. Available on select Intel
® Core™
processors. Requires an Intel® HT
Technology enabled system. Performance will vary depending on the
specific hardware and software used.
14. Mobile broadband service sold separately.
15. Compatible camera and supporting media sold separately.
16. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on
operating condition, version of device driver and total system
memory size.
Certain Microsoft 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 Microsoft's privacy policy will be detailed during initial launch of the
product, or upon cvertain reinstallations of the software product(s) or
reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by internet or
telephone (toll charges may apply).
© 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or
in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Media
Gallery, and VAIO Care are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation and PS3 are
trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Intel and Core are
trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Excel are
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark.
Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of
HDMI Licencing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change
without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are
approximate and may vary.