Sony VPCSA3SGX Specification Guide
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 Tech-
nology 2.0 is available only on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and Core™ i7 processors.
Performance varies depending on hardware, software and system configuration.
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. Microsoft® Office Starter: reduced-functionality Word and Excel® only, with advertis-
ing. No PowerPoint® or Outlook®.
7. For some third party software, 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 configuration, software, power management settings, environmen-
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 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.
12. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.
26. Not all models applicable. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.
Specifications subject to change. 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.
©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. 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/pcwarranty for more information.
UPC: 027242839151 / Updated: September 29, 2011
Specifications
Processor
Processor Type
Intel® Core™ i7-2640M
Processor
Technology
Dual Core
Processor Speed
2.80GHz
1
with Intel®
Turbo Boost Technology
up to 3.50GHz
2
Processor Cache
4MB
Display
Screen Size
13.3"
Resolution
1600 x 900
Backlight
Technology
LED
Memory
Installed Memory
6GB (4GB onboard +
2GB)
Memory Type/
Speed
DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory
8GB
Graphics
Graphics
Processor
AMD Radeon™ HD
6630M
Graphics Video
RAM
1GB dedicated
5
Graphics
Technology
Hybrid Graphics
Storage
Storage Type
Serial ATA
Storage Capacity
500GB
4
Storage
Technology
7200rpm
Optical Drive
Optical Drive Type
Blu-ray Disc™ Player
Optical Drive
Support - Blu-ray
Disc™
Read Only
Optical Drive
Support - CD/DVD
Read / Write
Hardware
Camera
Built-in HD web camera
powered by Exmor™
sensor and microphone
Keyboard
QWERTY, 82 keys with
2.0mm stroke and
19.05mm pitch
Backlit Keyboard
Yes
Audio
Sound System
Intel® High Definition
Audio with Dolby®
Home Theater®
Technology v3
Inputs and Outputs
DC-In
1
USB 3.0
1
USB 2.0
2
VGA Output(s)
1
Headphone
Output
1
Secure Digital (SD)
Slot
1
Port Replicator
Connector(s)
1
HDMI® Output(s)
1
Memory Stick
Duo™
1
Wireless/Networking
Bluetooth®
Technology
Bluetooth Integrated
Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
Ethernet Protocol
1000BASE-T/100BASE-
TX/10BASE-T
WiFi Adapter
Intel® Centrino®
Advanced-N 6230
WiDi Ready
Yes - Intel® Wireless
Display Technology
8
Software
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7
Professional with Service
Pack 1 64-bit
Supplied Software
Microsoft® Office
Starter with reduced-
functionality versions
of Word and Excel®
6
,
VAIO Care™, Media
Gallery™, PMB - VAIO
Edition
Adobe® Creative
Software
Adobe Acrobat®
Standard 9.0
Anti-Virus Software
Norton Internet
Security™ 2012 30-Day
Trial Offer
11
Sony Creative
Software
Vegas® Movie Studio
HD Platinum 10.0, DVD
Architect Studio 5.0,
ACID® Music Studio 8.0,
Sound Forge® Audio
Studio 10.0, Photo Go
1.0
Service and Warranty Information
Toll-Free Phone
Support
888-476-6972
7
Onsite/In-Home
Service
Yes
12
International
Service
Yes
26
Limited Warranty
Term
1 Year
Priority Phone
Support
239-768-7605
7
Environmental Information
ENERGY STAR®
5.0
EPEAT™
Gold
ROHS®
Compliant
Dimensions (Approx.)
Dimensions
(Approx.)
13.04" (W) x 0.92" - 1.27"
(H) x 8.84" (D)
Weights and Measurements
Weight (Approx.)
3.65 lbs. (with Internal
Battery), 4.80 lbs. (with
Sheet Battery)
Power
Battery Type
Internal Lithium Polymer
Battery + Sheet Lithium
Polymer Battery
(4400mAh + 4400mAh)
DVD Playback
Up to 9 hours 25
minutes
9
Default Brightness
Up to 14 hours 30
minutes
9
Maximum
Brightness
Up to 13 hours
9
General
Security
Biometric Fingerprint
Sensor, Trusted Platform
Module (TCG ver. 1.2
certified)
Action Buttons
VAIO, ASSIST, WEB,
Eject, Speed/Stamina,
Wireless On/Off
Pointing Device
Touchpad (Gesture
supported)
Accessories
Supplied
Accessories
Internal Lithium Polymer
Battery + Sheet Lithium
Polymer Battery
(4400mAh + 4400mAh),
AC Adapter, Power
Cord, Battery Charger
Adapter
Colors
Color
Carbon Fiber Black