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VPCSE27FX/S
At just 4.4 lbs., the VAIO® 15.5” S Series laptop oers a step up to
the performance and portability you demand. From its seamless
contours to advanced technology that oers up to 12 hours of
combined battery life (with optional extended sheet battery)10
the S combines bold design and mobile performance. Equipped
with a 2nd gen Intel® Core™ i7 processor, a powerful AMD
Radeon HD 6630M graphics card, and 6GB of memory, the S is a
serious contender for your mobile computing needs.
Amazing Full HD 1080p display
Developed by the same people you trust to engineer amazing
at-panel HDTV, this VAIO® PC features exceptional picture
quality. Measuring 15.5" 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 from virtually any angle thanks to IPS
(in-plane switching) technology. The LED backlight helps ensure
a bright display with lower power consumption for improved
battery life.
Thin and light
With uncompromising attention to detail and a passion for
design, Sony introduces the next generation in VAIO® laptop
design. Simple yet bold, the S Series features a fully at design
concept that abandons traditional bulky batteries, unnecessary
seams and protruding ports.
Combining a brushed aluminum palmrest shaped to precise
specications and a magnesium alloy chassis, the S Series oers
rm structural integrity while creating bold clean contours.
Killer Premium Hybrid Graphics
By utilizing a powerful AMD Radeon™ HD 6630M graphics card
with 1GB VRAM6, you’ll experience premium visual quality and
intense HD performance without placing huge demands on the
CPU. Plus, the VAIO® S Series puts you in control by oering a
Hybrid Graphics system that allows you to easily set your graphics
performance to deliver power when you need it and energy
savings when you don’t. You can even set your performance
level on the y without needing to reboot.
A simple hardware switch enables you to choose between two
settings. Select Speed for maximum power while multi-tasking
or running heavier applications or select Stamina to conserve
energy and extend battery life for light computing and mobile
scenarios.
Built-in Blu-ray Disc™ Drive
The Blu-ray Disc™ player combines the power of HD Blu-ray Disc™
video playback with the convenience and utility of DVD and CD
read/write functionalities. The best picture. The best sound. With
stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc™ technology is the ultimate way to
enjoy your entertainment.
HDD G-Sensor™ Shock Protection
technology
G-Sensor™ Shock Protection technology counteracts sudden
movements by locking up the spinning hard drive to help prevent
potential damage, such as scratching, which could lead to data
loss.
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Specications
Processor
Processor Type Intel® Core™ i7-2640M
Processor
Technology
Processor Speed
Processor Cache 4MB
Display
Screen Size 15.5"
Resolution 1920 x 1080
Display
Technology
Backlight
Technology
Memory
Installed Memory
Memory Type/
Speed
Max. Memory 8GB
Graphics
Graphics
Processor
Graphics
Technology
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
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 advertising. 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
Dual Core
1
with Intel®
2.80GHz
Turbo Boost Technology
up to 3.50GHz
2
Full HD, IPS Technology
LED
6GB (4GB onboard +
2GB)
DDR3/1333MHz
AMD Radeon™ HD
6630M
Hybrid Graphics
1GB dedicated
4
6
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
Backlit Keyboard Yes
Audio
Intel® High Denition
Sound System
Audio with Dolby®
Home Theater®
Technology v4
Inputs and Outputs
Port Replicator
Connector
DC-In 1
USB 3.0 1
USB 2.0 2
VGA Output(s) 1
Headphone
Output
Secure Digital (SD)
Slot
Memory Stick
Duo™
HDMI® Output(s) 1
1
1
1
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®
Advanced-N 6230
Yes - Intel® Wireless
Display Technology
9
Soware
Operating System
Supplied 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
Norton Internet
Security™ 2012 30-Day
Trial Oer
12
7
,
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty
Term
Onsite/In-Home
Service
International
Service
Toll-Free Phone
Support
hardware conguration, soware, power management settings, environmental conditions, 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
1 Year
13
Yes
20
Yes
888-476-6972
8
Priority Phone
Support
239-768-7605
8
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR® 5.0
ROHS® Compliant
EPEAT™ Gold
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
14.97" (W) x 0.97" (H) x
10.08" (D)
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.)
4.40 lbs. (with Internal
Battery)
Power
Battery Type
Default Brightness Up to 6 hours
DVD Playback
Internal Lithium Polymer
Battery (4400mAh)
10
Up tp 3 hours and 30
10
minutes
General
Trusted Platform Module
Security
Action Buttons
Pointing Device
(TCG ver. 1.2 certied),
Symantec™ Validation
and ID Protection
Service (VIP)
VAIO, ASSIST, WEB,
Speed/Stamina,
Wireless On/O
Touchpad (Gesture
supported)
19
Accessories
Supplied
Accessories
Internal Lithium Polymer
Battery (4400mAh), AC
Adapter, Power Cord
Colors
Color Platinum Silver
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: 027242841994 / Updated: January 17, 2012