Sony SVT212290X Specification Guide

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, software, 

and system configuration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/go/turbo.

3. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® HT Technology-

enabled system. Consult your PC manufacturer. Performance will vary depending on the 

specific hardware and software used. For more information including details on which 

processors support HT Technology, visit http://www.intel.com/info/hyperthreading.

10. Based on Sony engineering testing. 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.

13. Availability may be limited. See limited warranty for details.

18. Not all models applicable. When available, Sony will provide Onsite/In-Home Service 

in fulfillment of its limited warranty obligations. Any such services are subject to the 

terms and conditions of the limited warranty. See actual Limited Warranty for details. 

Onsite/In-Home Service will be provided via third-party technician to be dispatched as 

needed following phone-based troubleshooting. Some repairs may be accomplished 

with self-repair kits. Onsite/In-Home Service may not be available in all locations and 

on all models.

© 2014 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part 

without written permission is prohibited. Features and specifications subject to change 

without notice. Sony, VAIO, TRILUMINOS, Exmor RS and the Sony logo are trademarks 

of Sony Corporation. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the 

United States and/or other countries. Intel, Core, and Centrino are trademarks of Intel 

Corporation in the US and other countries. All other trademarks are trademarks of their 

respective owners.

UPC: / Updated: February 5, 2014

Specifications

Processor

Processor Type

Intel® Core™ i5-4200U
Intel® Core™ i7-4500U
Intel® Core™ i7-4558U

Processor Technology

Dual Core

Processor Speed

Up to 2.80GHz

1 

with Intel® 

Turbo Boost Technology up 

to 3.30GHz

2

Processor Cache

Up to 4MB

Display

Screen Size

21.5"

Resolution

1920 x 1080

Backlight Technology

LED

Touch Technology

Capacitive Touchscreen

Memory

Installed Memory

4GB
8GB
12GB
16GB

Memory Type/Speed

DDR3L/1600MHz

Max. Memory

Fixed

Graphics

CTO Graphics Options

Intel® HD 4400
Intel® Iris™ 5100

Graphics Video RAM

Internal

Storage

CTO Storage Options

500GB (5400) + 8GB
750GB (5400) + 8GB
1TB (5400) + 8GB
256GB SSD
512GB SSD

Storage Type

Solid State Hybrid Drive

Hardware

10-Key Numeric Pad

Yes

Camera

HD Web Camera powered 

by Exmor R® for PC

Keyboard

Wireless QWERTY, 103 keys 

with 2.0mm stroke and 

19.05mm pitch

Microphone

Built-In Dual Array 

Microphone

Audio

Sound System

Intel® High Definition Audio 

with ClearAudio+

Inputs and Outputs

DC-In

1

USB 3.0

1 + 1 (Charge)

HDMI® Output(s)

1

Headphone Output + 

Microphone Input

1

Memory Stick + Secure 

Digital

1

Wireless/Networking

Bluetooth® Technology

Bluetooth Standard (4.0 

+ HS)

Ethernet Protocol

1000BASE-T/100BASE-

TX/10BASE-T

Wi-Fi® Adapter

Intel® Dual Band Wireless-

AC 7260 (802.11ac/a/b/

g/n)

WiDi Ready

Yes - Intel® Wireless Display 

Technology

9

NFC

Yes

Software

Anti-Virus Software

Kaspersky® Internet Security 

30-Day Trial Offer

12

Operating System

Windows 8.1 64-bit or 

Windows 8.1 Pro 64-bit

Sony Imagination Studio™ 

VAIO Edition

Movie Studio Platinum, 

ACID® Music Studio, Sound 

Forge® Audio Studio

Supplied Software

Microsoft® Office trial, VAIO 

Care™, PlayMemories 

Home™, ArtRage® Studio, 

Adobe® Photoshop® 

Elements 12

Service and Warranty Information

Onsite/In-Home Service

Yes

13

International Service

Yes

5

Toll-Free Phone Support

888-476-6972

8

Limited Warranty Term

1 Year

Priority Phone Support

239-768-7605

8

Environmental Information

ENERGY STAR®

5.1

ROHS®

Compliant

EPEAT™

Silver

Weights and Measurements

Dimensions (Approx.)

20.62" (W) x 1.40" - 12.22" 

(H) x 6.86" - 12.64" (D)

Weight (Approx.)

8.60 lbs. (with Internal 

Battery)

Power

Battery Type

Internal Lithium Ion Battery 

(VGP-BPS34 3650mAh)

Battery Life

Up to 2 hours 45 minutes

10

General

Action Buttons

ASSIST, Windows

Accessories

Supplied Accessories

Internal Lithium Ion Battery 

(VGP-BPS34 3650mAh)
AC Adaptor
Power Cord
AA Batteries x 2
Wireless Keyboard (VGP-

WKB15)
Wireless Laser Mouse (VGP-

WMS22)
Warranty Card
Operating Instructions

Colors

Color

Black

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