Sony VPCL234FX/B Leaflet

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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. 1TB = 1 trillion 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.
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 ACTIVATIONPROCEDURES. 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).
Certain restrictions apply. See www.sonystyle.com/pcwarranty for more information.
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.
UPC: 027242835689 / Updated: September 26, 2011
Specifications
Processor
Processor Type
Intel® Core™ i5-2430M
Processor 
Technology
Dual Core
Processor Speed
2.40GHz
1
 with Intel® 
Turbo Boost Technology 
up to 3.00GHz
2
Processor Cache
3MB
Display
Screen Size
24.0" (diag.)
Resolution
1920 x 1080
Backlight 
Technology
LED
Display 
Technology
Full HD, Touchscreen
Memory
Installed Memory
4GB (4GB x 1)
Memory Type/
Speed
DDR3/1333MHz
Max. Memory
8GB
Graphics
Graphics 
Processor
Intel® HD Graphics 3000
Graphics Video 
RAM
Internal
5
Storage
Storage Type
Serial ATA
Storage Capacity
1TB
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, 103 keys with 
2.7mm stroke and 
19.05mm pitch
10-Key Numeric 
Pad
Yes
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
Microphone Input
1
Secure Digital (SD) 
Slot
1
HDMI® Output(s)
1
Memory Stick 
Duo™
1
HDMI® Input
1
Headphone 
Output
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
Operating System
Genuine Windows® 7 
Home Premium with 
Service Pack 1 64-bit
Anti-Virus Software
Norton Internet 
Security™ 2012 30-Day 
Trial Offer
11
Supplied Software
Microsoft® Office 
Starter with reduced-
functionality versions 
of Word and Excel®
6
VAIO Care™, Media 
Gallery™, PMB - VAIO 
Edition
Sony Creative 
Software
Vegas® Movie Studio 
HD Platinum 10.0, 
ACID® Music Studio 8.0, 
Sound Forge® Audio 
Studio 10.0
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
Weights and Measurements
Dimensions 
(Approx.)
23.94" (W) x 16.89" (H) x 
6.62" (D)
Weight (Approx.)
25.83 lbs.
General
Action Buttons
ASSIST, WEB, VAIO, 
Display Off, Menu, 
Menu Up/Down, Input/
OK, Volume Up/Down
Regulation and Standards Compliance
VESA® Hole Pitch
100x100mm
VESA® Hole 
Spacing 
Compatible
Yes
Accessories
Supplied 
Accessories
Wireless Keyboard 
(VGP-WKB11), Wireless 
Laser Mouse (VGP-
WMS30), AA Batteries x 
2, AC Adapter, Power 
Cord