Sony VPCY21BGX/B General, Hardware, Processor, Memory, Hard Drive, Expansion Slots, Audio, Power

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VPCY21BGX/B

VAIO® Y Laptop PC

Specifications

General

Type of Use: Portable

Action Buttons: VAIO, Assist, Wireless on / off

Pointing Device: Electro-static touchpad (Multi- Finger)

Hardware

Keyboard: QWERTY, 86 keys with 2.0mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch

Camera: Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone with face-tracking technology

Processor

Type: Intel® Core™ i3-330UM

Speed: 1.20GHz1

Technology: Consumer Ultra-Low Voltage (CULV)

L3 Cache: 3MB

Memory

Installed: 3GB ((2GB x 1) + (1GB x 1))

Maximum: 8GB

Type/Speed: DDR3/800

Hard Drive

Capacity: 320GB2

Speed: 5400rpm

Type: Serial ATA

Expansion Slots

Multimedia Card Reader: One Memory Stick PRO™ (STD / Duo) media slot with MagicGate® functionality

One ExpressCard® /34 media slot

One Secure Digital (SD memory card) media slot

Audio

Sound System: Intel® High Definition Audio

Display

Screen Size: 13.3"4

Resolution: 1366 x 768

Back Light Technology: LED

Graphics

Processor: Intel® HD Graphics

Inputs and Outputs

Headphone Jack: 1

Microphone Input: 1

USB Port(s): 3 (2.0 compliant)

VGA Output(s): 1

DC-In: 1

i.LINK® Connection: 1 (4pin) i.LINK® connector6

Ethernet Connection (s): 1

Internal Microphone: 1

HDMI™ Output(s): 1

Power

Battery Type: Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

Default Brightness: Up to 7 hours7 Standard

Capacity Battery

Up to 10.5 hours7 Large Capacity Battery

Maximum Brightness: Up to 6 hours7 Standard

Capacity Battery

Up to 9 hours7 Large Capacity Battery

Start-up Times

Average Boot Time: 60 sec16

Average Resume Time from Suspend: 2 sec16

First Boot Time: 5 min17

Wireless/Networking

Ethernet Protocol: 10Base-T/100Base-TX/1000Base-

T

Ethernet Speed: Fast Ethernet (RJ-45)

Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n3

Bluetooth® Technology: Integrated Stereo A2DP

(2.1 + EDR) 18

Software

Operating System: Genuine Microsoft® Windows® 7 Professional 64-bit12

Supplied Software: Microsoft® Office 2010 Starter11

Anti-Virus Software: Norton Internet Security™ 2010 30-Day Trial Offer13

System Maintenance and Support: VAIO Care™ - System diagnostics and maintenance

Sony® Creativity Suite: PMB – VAIO® Edition - Import, organize, edit and publish in one easy- to-use program.

*Please access VAIO® Help and Support from your PC for a complete list of software applications and trials.

Service and Warranty Information

Telephone Support: 1 year toll-free technical assistance available 24/7 at 888-476-6972. For priority support, please call 239-768-76059 .

Online and Email Support: Available at http://www.esupport.sony.com/EN/VAIO

International Service: 1 year international service plan. Registration required. See www.sony.com/IRSP for details.

Limited Warranty Term: 1 year limited warranty8 . See actual warranty for details.

Environmental Information

EPEAT™ : Gold

RoHS®: Compliant

ENERGY STAR®: 5.0

Dimensions

Weight: 3.92 lbs (with standard capacity battery)

Measurements: 12.80"(W) x 0.93-1.26"(H) x 8.92"(D)5

Supplied Accessories

Standard Capacity Lithium-ion Battery

(5000mAh)

AC Adapter

Power Cable

Optional Accessories

Large Capacity Battery (VGP-BPL21)

Additional Standard Capacity Battery (VGP-

BPS21A)

AC Adapter(VGP-AC19V30)

Carrying Case (VGP-CKS3/B)

Neoprene Carrying Case (VGP-AMC1)

External Optical Drive (DRX-S70UW)

VAIO® Carrying Case (VGP-CCB4/B)

Privacy Filter/ LCD Screen Protector (VGP-FL16)

Bluetooth® Interchangeable Mouse (VGP-BMS15)

Bluetooth® Interchangeable Mice Covers (VGP-

BMC15)

Color: Black

UPC Code: 027242807211

1.GHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed and may vary.

2.GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capacity. Accessible capacity may vary. A portion of hard disk space is reserved as a recovery partition.

3.Requires a compatible 802.11 access point (802.11n recommended) and internet connection.

4.Viewable area measured diagonally.

5.Measured at the narrowest point

6.i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connector. All products with an i.LINK connector may not communicate with each other.

7.Rating based upon laboratory testing. Actual performance varies based on settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

8.See actual limited warranty for details. For a copy of Sony's warranty, please visit www.sony.com/pcsupport, call toll-free 888-476-6972 (888-4SONYPC) or write to Sony Electronics,12451 Gateway Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33913.

9.For certain third party software applications, Sony provides first level phone support. Additional telephone support may be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. Availability and schedule for any such support is determined by the aplicable software vendor. Long distance charges may apply

10.Broadband Internet service required along with third party services which may require a subscription or other service fee.

11.Includes Microsoft® Office 2010 preloaded. Purchase a Product Key to activate a full Microsoft Office 2010 suite.

12.Compatibility and performance in a 64-bit environment may vary.

13.Norton Internet Security™ 2010 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.

14.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.

15.Requires high definition-capable display with HDMI™ connector. Image quality will vary.

16.Based on original factory image and will vary with product configuration changes and additional software added to the hard drive.

17.Excluding end user interaction

18.Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices vary.

Computer Interface: For this product, there are a multitude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This product is not manufactured to work with any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware options except those mentioned here. Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranties that this product is compatible with any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect to it. While Sony representatives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations, they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for themselves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particular instance. Software titles pre-installed on the Sony computer are subject to change without notice. Preinstalled software may not be identical to retail versions or have all documentation. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measures are approximate and may vary.

©2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Memory Stick PRO, MOTION EYE, MagicGate and i.LINK are trademarks of Sony in the U.S. and in other countries. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Intel and Centrino are registered trademarks and Core is a trademark of the Intel Corporation in the U.S. and in other countries. Bluetooth and the Bluetooth logo are registered trademarks of SIG, Inc. Symantec, the Symantec Logo, and Norton Internet Security are trademarks or registered trademarks of Symantec Corporation or its affiliates in the U.S. and other countries. ENERGY STAR is a registered U.S. trademark. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners.

Sony Electronics Inc. •16530 Via Esprillo •San Diego, CA 92127 •1.800.222.7669 •www.sony.com

Last Updated: 11/03/2010

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VPCY21BGX/B specifications

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