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VAIO Signature Collection C Series

Model number: VPCCA17FX/G
Intel® Core™ i5-2410M (2.30 / 2.90GHz)
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Features: 14" LED backlit display, 4GB RAM, 500GB HDD (7200rpm), Blu-ray™ player, AMD graphics (1GB VRAM), HDMI™ out
Laser Engraving

ADDITIONAL IMAGES:

Sony recommends Windows® 7.

Let there be light

The all new C Series in lively Neon Orange and Neon Green brings the big lights and fun nights of Times Square to your PC. This exclusive one-of-a-kind design collects and radiates light around the edges of the laptop, through the VAIO® logo, and even around the touchpad making it glow with energy.

Watch Blu-ray Disc™ movies

The versatile BD-ROM drive on the C laptop combines the power of HD Blu-ray Disc™ video playback with the convenience and utility of DVD and CD read/write functionalities. The best picture. The best sound. With stunning clarity, Blu-ray Disc™ technology is the ultimate way to enjoy your entertainment.

Built-in camera and microphone

With the built-in microphone you can video message with family, friends and coworkers. Face tracking technology allows the camera to automatically adjust focus and follow you as you move around while video chatting.

Pair your VAIO® with Sony® connected Devices

Remote Keyboard takes your VAIO® PC one step further. Forget purchasing additional accessories to help navigate menus and options within your PS3™ system, connected BRAVIA® television or Blu-ray Disc™ player. Remote Keyboard bridges the technology gap and allows you to wirelessly pair your VAIO® PC’s keyboard and touchpad with a bevy of Sony® connected devices and use them to quickly and easily navigate menus, browse the internet and enter text.

Hardware buttons

The VAIO® C Series laptop also comes with three special hardware buttons: VAIO, ASSIST and WEB that get you where you want to go with a touch of a button. • One touch access to the web without full boot up into Windows® with WEB button. • Press the VAIO button to launch Media Gallery™ software and create movies, and enjoy photos and music in a whole new way. • ASSIST button links directly to VAIO Care™ software that helps maintain and troubleshoot PC issues for optimal performance.

Intel® Core™ i5 Processor technology –visibly smart with a boost.

The 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 processor delivers even more performance automatically when you need it and now a better visual PC experience is built-in. With Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, the 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor increases speed automatically for whatever you’re doing on your PC. The 2nd generation Intel Core i5 processor also includes built-in visuals, a rich set of new features for a stunning and seamless visual PC experience with no additional hardware required in the PC11. Also featured is Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology, which enables each processor core to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the smart multitasking performance you need to move between applications quickly and without hesitation12. That’s visibly smart performance with a boost.

HDMI™ output– take it to the big screen

Whether you’re watching a stunning Blu-ray Disc™ movie or enjoying video captured from your compatible camcorder, the VAIO® C laptop lets you connect to your compatible HDTV with an incredibly high level of resolution. With an HDMI™ output, easily connect via a single cable9 so you can enjoy HD entertainment on the big screen without a myriad of extra cables and wires.

Imagine what you can do

Imagination Studio™ Suite 2 VAIO® Edition combines five powerful Sony® applications so you can enhance and share your music, photos, and movies like never before. Turn your video shoots into Hollywood-style movies. Make your own original music or create remixes and mash-ups of your favorite songs. Organize all your photos. Author your project to DVD or burn it to Blu-ray Disc™ media and share your digital life with family and friends.

The wireless way to enjoy PC content on a big screen

With Intel® Wireless Display, you can sit back and experience your favorite videos, photos and music on your TV. Stop crowding around a laptop screen and view and share content from your hard drive, home network or the internet on your HDTV10. Simply connect an adapter to your TV (both sold separately) and follow a few simple steps. Set it up once, and sharing your screen is as easy as pie.

Dedicated Hybrid Graphics

AMD Radeon™ HD 6630 1GB15 dedicated graphics card gives a performance boost to your day-to-day processor functions for an optimized overall computing experience regardless of the task.

Product Specifications

Display

  • Screen Size : 14.0"
  • Resolution : 1366 x 768
  • Backlight Technology : LED

Graphics

  • Graphics Processor : AMD Radeon™ HD 6630M
  • Graphics Technology : Hybrid Graphics
  • Graphics Video RAM : 1GB dedicated

Memory

  • Installed Memory : 4GB (2GB x 2)
  • Memory Type/Speed : DDR3-1333MHz
  • Max. Memory : 8GB

Service and Warranty Information

  • Limited Warranty Term : 1 Year Limited Warranty. See actual warranty for details.
  • Onsite/In-Home Service : Yes8
  • International Service : Yes

Storage

  • Storage Type : Serial ATA
  • Storage Capacity : 500GB2
  • Speed : 7200rpm

Processor

  • Processor Type : Intel® Core™ i5-2410M
  • Processor Speed : 2.30GHz1 with Turbo Boost Technology11 up to 2.90GHz1
  • Processor Cache : 3MB

Environmental Information

  • ROHS® : Compliant

Hardware

  • Camera : Built-in MOTION EYE® camera and microphone
  • Keyboard : QWERTY, 82 keys with 1.7mm stroke and 19.05mm pitch
  • Backlit Keyboard : Yes

Optical Drive

  • Optical Drive Type : Blu-ray Disc™ ROM Drive

Software

  • Operating System : Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
  • Supplied Software : Microsoft® Office Starter6 with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel, VAIO Care™, Media Gallery™, PMB - VAIO Edition5
  • Anti-Virus Software : Norton Internet Security™ 2011 30-Day Trial Offer7
  • Adobe® Creative Software : Adobe® Acrobat® Standard 9.0
  • 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

Weights and Measurements

  • Dimensions (Approx.) : 13.43" (W) x 1.10"-1.43" (H) x 9.26" (D)
  • Weight (Approx.) : 5.41 lbs. (with High Capacity Battery)

Audio

  • Sound System : Intel® High Definition Audio with Dolby® Home Theater Technology

General

  • Action Buttons : VAIO, ASSIST, WEB, Wireless On/Off
  • Pointing Device : Electrostatic Touchpad (Multi-Finger)

Inputs and Outputs

  • DC-In : 1
  • USB 3.0 : 1
  • USB 2.0 : 3
  • VGA Output(s) : 1
  • Headphone Output : 1
  • Microphone Input : 1
  • Secure Digital (SD) Slot : 1
  • HDMI® Output(s) : 1
  • Memory Stick® Media Slot : 1

Power

  • Battery Type : High Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery
  • Default Brightness : up to 5.5 hours4
  • Maximum Brightness : up to 4.5 hours4
  • DVD Playback : up to 3.5 hours4

Start-up Times

  • First Boot Time : 5 minutes
  • Average Boot Time : 60 seconds
  • Average Resume Time from Suspend : 2 seconds

Wireless/Networking

  • Bluetooth® Technology : Bluetooth Integrated Stereo A2DP (2.1 + EDR)
  • Ethernet Protocol : 10baseT/100baseTX/1000baseT
  • WiFi Adapter : Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 1000
  • WiDi Ready : Yes - Intel® Wireless Display technology10

In the Box

  • Standard Capacity Lithium-Ion Battery (5300mAh), AC Adapter, Power Cord

Product Profile

Support

License Agreements

Energy Star Product
  • VAIO Standard Capacity Battery

    VAIO Standard Capacity Battery

    $149.99

  • VAIO Large Capacity Battery

    VAIO Large Capacity Battery

    $199.99

  • VAIO AC Adapter

    VAIO AC Adapter

    $99.99

VIEW FOOTNOTES


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

2. 1 GB = 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity will be less.

3. Viewable area measured diagonally.

4. Estimates only based upon Sony engineering testing. Actual performance will vary based on notebook settings, environmental conditions, and usage. Battery capacity decreases over time and use.

5. 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.

6.This PC is preloaded with reduced-functionality versions of Word and Excel that include advertising. Purchase an Office 2010 Product Key to activate full-featured Office software on this PC.

7. Norton Internet Security™ 2011 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.

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

9. HDMI cable sold separately.

10. Excluding end user interaction.

11. Requires TV adapter and compatible television. Does not support Blu-ray® disc or other protected content playback.

12. Requires a system with Intel® Turbo Boost Technology capability. Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 is available only on 2nd generation Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 processors. Performance varies depending on hardware, software and system configuration.

13. Available on select Intel® Core™ processors. Requires an Intel® HT Technology enabled system. Performance will vary depending on the specific hardware and software used.

14. Mobile broadband service sold separately.

15. Compatible camera and supporting media sold separately.

16. Allocation of system memory to graphics varies depending on operating condition, version of device driver and total system memory size.

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 cvertain reinstallations of the software product(s) or reconfigurations of the computer and may be completed by internet or telephone (toll charges may apply).

© 2010 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, Media Gallery, and VAIO Care are trademarks of Sony. PlayStation and PS3 are trademarks of Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. Intel and Core are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, and Excel are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Blu-ray Disc is a trademark. Bluetooth is a trademark of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. HDMI is a trademark of HDMI Licencing LLC. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. All non-metric weights and measurements are approximate and may vary.

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