Sony VPCL23AFX Specification Guide

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1. GHz denotes maximum microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary based 
on application.
5. 1 TB = one trillion 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. Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel® only, with advertis-
ing. No PowerPoint® or Outlook®.
8. For some third party software, Sony provides initial support. Additional support may be 
available from the applicable vendor. Availability may vary by vendor.
12. Norton™ Internet Security 2012 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.
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, firmware, and software, 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 specifications subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and 
measures are approximate.
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 certain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations 
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 
efficiency.
©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. Microsoft, Windows 
and Excel are registered trademarks of the Microsoft 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 affiliates 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: / Updated: January 4, 2012
Specifications
Processor
Processor Cache
3MB
Processor Speed
2.20GHz
1
Processor 
Technology
Dual Core
Processor Type
Intel® Core™ i3-2330M
Display
Backlight 
Technology
LED
Display 
Technology
Full HD, Touchscreen
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Screen Size
24.0"
Memory
Installed Memory
4GB (4GB x 1)
Max. Memory
8GB
Memory Type/
Speed
DDR3/1333MHz
Graphics
Graphics 
Processor
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Video 
RAM
Internal
6
Storage
Storage Capacity
1.5TB
5
Storage 
Technology
5400rpm
Storage Type
Serial ATA
Optical Drive
Optical Drive 
Support - CD/DVD
Read / Write
Optical Drive Type
CD/DVD Player / Burner
Hardware
10-Key Numeric 
Pad
Yes
Camera
Built-in HD web camera 
powered by Exmor™ 
sensor and microphone
Keyboard
QWERTY, 103 keys with 
2.7mm stroke and 
19.05mm pitch
Audio
Sound System
Intel® High Definition 
Audio with S-FORCE™ 
Front Surround 3D and 
Dolby® Home Theater® 
Technology v4
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In
1
USB 3.0
2
USB 2.0
3
Headphone 
Output
1
Microphone Input
1
Secure Digital (SD) 
Slot
1
HDMI® Output(s)
1
Memory Stick 
Duo™
1
HDMI® Input
1
Wireless/Networking
Bluetooth® 
Technology
Bluetooth Integrated 
Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
Ethernet Protocol
1000BASE-T/100BASE-
TX/10BASE-T
WiFi Adapter
Atheros® 802.11b/g/n
Software
Anti-Virus Software
Norton Internet 
Security™ 2012 30-Day 
Trial Offer
12
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 
Home Premium with 
Service Pack 1 64-bit
Sony Creative 
Software
Vegas® Movie Studio 
HD Platinum 10.0, 
ACID® Music Studio 8.0, 
Sound Forge® Audio 
Studio 10.0
Supplied Software
Microsoft® Office 
Starter with reduced-
functionality versions 
of Word and Excel®
7
VAIO Care™, Media 
Gallery™, PMB - VAIO 
Edition
Service and Warranty Information
Limited Warranty 
Term
1 Year
International 
Service
Yes
20
Onsite/In-Home 
Service
Yes
13
Priority Phone 
Support
239-768-7605
8
Toll-Free Phone 
Support
888-476-6972
8
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR®
5.0
EPEAT™
Gold
ROHS®
Compliant
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions 
(Approx.)
23.94" (W) x 16.89" (H) x 
6.62" (D)
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.)
25.83 lbs.
General
Action Buttons
ASSIST, WEB, VAIO, 
Display Off, Menu, 
Menu Up/Down, Input/
OK, Volume Up/Down
Security
Symantec™ Validation 
and ID Protection 
Service (VIP)
19
Accessories
Supplied 
Accessories
Wireless Keyboard 
(VGP-WKB11), Wireless 
Laser Mouse (VGP-
WMS30), AA Batteries x 
2, AC Adapter, Power 
Cord