How to find your model and serial number

    Your model number enables you to get information and services specific to your device.

    For most products, the model and serial number are located on a product sticker on the back or bottom or your device. For some products it may also be found in the system menu, on the original product carton, or your purchase receipt.

    Click your product category below for help finding your model and serial number for your device.

    Select your device type

    Television & projector Camera & camcorder Computers Headphones

    Android TV™

    The model number can be found in the Help menu of the TV or on a sticker on the back.

    For more information, please refer to the following article: Find the Model Name, Serial Number, and Software Version of Your TV


    Other televisions

    The model number may be found on a sticker on the back, on the front lower portion of the frame, or in the System Information menu. If your TV is very large or mounted on a wall, you can also check the cover of your TV manual or purchase receipt for the model number. Model number example: KDL-65HX729

    For more information, please refer to the following article: Find the Model Name, Serial Number, and Software Version of Your TV

    Projectors

    The model number and serial number can be found on the product sticker label on the back or the bottom of the projector

    For some projectors it is possible to find the model number and serial number in the menu by following the steps below. This is especially helpful if the model and serial number label on the projector is unreadable or not accessible.

    1. Turn on the projector.
    2. On the supplied remote control, press the MENU button.
    3. Press the up arrow or down arrow buttons to select Information.
    4. Press the Select button to display the model name and serial number.

       

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    Cameras & Camcorders

    The serial number and model name can be found on the bottom of the camera or the label on the original box.

    Bottom of the camera

    The serial number and model name of your camera or camcorder can be found on the bottom part of the device.

    1. Model name (e.g. ILCE-9, NEX-5, DSC-W270 or DCR-SX15E)
    2. Serial number

    Illustration showing the bottom side of the ILCE-9 camera. The model name has '1' pointing to it. The serial number has '2' pointing to it.

    Digital Still Camera
    Digital Still Camera serial number location. The serial number is replaced with 'XXXX' in the image.
    Camcorder
    Camcorder serial number location. The serial number is replaced with XXXX in the image.
    Alpha (α) DSLR Camera
    Alpha DSLR Camera serial number location. The serial number is replaced with 'XXXX' in the image

    Original box

    The serial number and model name can also be found on the label on the original box. The serial number location is highlighted in red in the image below.

    Bar code label - the serial number comes after 'S01'

    Lens

    1. Model name (e.g. SEL135F18GM or SEL2470GM)
    2. Serial number

    Side-by-side illustration of two example lenses (SEL135F18GM and SEL2470GM). The model names have '1' pointing to them. The serial numbers have '2' pointing to them.


    Other digital imaging devices

    • Digital printers and photo frames: The model and serial number is located on the back or bottom of unit. (e.g., DPF-D810)
    • Digital photo storage: The model and serial number is located on the bottom of the unit. (e.g., VRD-MC6)

    Laptop computers

    The method for finding the model number depends on when the product was released. Please click the appropriate link below.


    VAIO® Tap 20

    The model number is on the rear, right-hand side. (e.g., SVJ-202190X)


    VAIO® Duo

    When the computer is propped open, the model number is on the right-hand side behind the screen. (e.g., SVD-11213CXB)


    Desktop computers

    Desktop computer model numbers begin with the letters "PCV", "VGC", "VPC" or "SVJ", and are located on a small label on the front of the main computer unit (case or tower).


    • Locate the small sticker on the front of the tower. (e.g., VGC-RC210G)
    • On All-In-One desktop computers, the number is located on the right front of the computer. (e.g., VPC-L137FX)


    Note: The "model" number listed on the gray sticker on the back of the computer will not give you the correct information.


    Alternatively you can find your model in the following ways:


    X headphones

    Model and serial numbers are on both sides of the headband. (e.g., MDR-X10)


    Headphones

    The model number is located on the side of the unit. (e.g., MDR-XB700)


    Compact headphones

    The model number is located on the packaging and manual. (e.g., MDR-EX1000)


    In ear style headphones with case

    The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom of the charging case. (e.g., WF-L900)

    The model and serial numbers are also found on the product packaging.


    Note: Some Headphones do not have a serial number.


    Blu-ray Disc® players MP3 & portable audio Sound bars Home A/V

    Blu-ray Disc player

    The model number is located on the front and back. (e.g., BDP-S580) of the player. The serial number is also located on the product sticker on the back.


    1. Model name
    2. Serial number

    blu-ray player model name serial number

    Blu-ray Disc home theatre

    The model number is located on the front of the main player. (e.g., BDV-E500W)


    Internet TV Blu-ray Disc player

    The model number is located on the front and bottom. (e.g., NSZ-GT1)


    Blu-ray Disc portable player

    The model number is on the front near, or on, the disc compartment cover. (e.g., BDP-SX1000)

    MP3 players

    The model number is located on the front, bottom or side. (e.g., NWZ-S545)

    Note: For the NWZ-W series, check the earpiece for the model (1) and serial (2) numbers as shown in the image below.

    NWZ-W


    Wireless speakers

    The model number is located on the bottom.(e.g., SRS-X3)


    Clock radios

    The model number is located on the front. (e.g., ICF-C707)


    Docking stations

    The model number is located on the front or bottom. (e.g., RDP-XF100iP)

    Sound bars

    The model and serial number is located on the bottom or back of the unit. (e.g., HT-CT790)

    1. Model name
    2. Serial number

    Soundbar model name serial number

    Hi-Fi A/V receivers

    The model and serial number is located on the front or back of unit. (e.g., STR-DE597)


    1. Model name
    2. Serial number

    A/V receiver model name serial number

    Media streaming devices

    The model number is located on the front or bottom. (e.g., SMP-N100)


    Car audio & GPS Remote controls Bookshelf audio Xperia phones & tablets

    Audio receivers

    Model name

    The model name is located on the faceplate (e.g. CDX-GT200).

    Car Audio

    Serial number

    The serial number is located on the bottom plate of the car audio unit. It is not directly accessible, as shown in the pictures below. Should you need to know the serial number, it is advised to have the car audio unit removed from the car stereo slot by a specialised installer.  


    Speakers/Accessories:

    The model name and the serial number are located on the packaging and in the manual (e.g. XS-LD126P5).

    GPS

    The model name is located on the back, bottom or in the antenna compartment (e.g. NV-U74T).


    Remote controls

    The model number is located on the bottom or top front of the controller. (e.g., RM-EZ4)


    Mini / Micro bookshelf systems

    The model number is located on the front of the main player, not the speakers, they have their own number. (e.g., MHC-EC68PI)


    Xperia devices


    SGP tablet models

    Tablet S

    The model number is located on the back of the unit in the bottom-left corner. (e.g., SGP-T112US/S)

    Tablet p

    Gently remove the bottom / back cover. The model number is in the top-left corner, inside the compartment. (e.g., SGP-T211US/S)

    Xperia Tablet

    The model number is on the back of the tablet as shown here. (e.g., SGP-T121US/S)


    Voice recorder Reader PlayStation® devices Other products

    Voice recorders

    Depending on the model, you can find the model name and serial number of your digital voice recorder either on the back or at the bottom of the unit or in the battery compartment.

    ICD-SX2000

    1. Model name (ICD-SX2000)
    2. Serial number

    Digital Voice Recorder ICD-SX2000 - model and serial number location

    ICT-TX800

    1. Model name (ICT-TX800)
    2. Serial number

    Digital Voice Recorder ICT-TX800 - model and serial number locatio


    Reader

    The 7-digit serial number is located on the Product ID label on the box. Its location is indicated in the image below.

    Two images side-by-side. Image to the left shows an e-reader box. Image to the right shows the location of the serial number on the zoomed in product label. The serial number is preceeded by 'S01'.


    PRS-T1, T2

    If applicable, carefully remove the optional cover (PRSA-CL10) or cover with light (PRSA-CL22). The 7-digit serial number is located on the rear cover of the unit.

    E-reader cover after removing the e-reader (PRSA-CL10 or PRSA-CL22)

     

     Location of the serial number on the rear side of the e-reader (applicable to PRSA-CL10 or PRSA-CL22)

    PRS-T3

    Carefully remove the cover or optional cover with light (PRSA-CL30). Please refer to the chapter “Removing/attaching the Standard Cover” in the user guide. The 7-digit serial number is located on the rear cover of the unit.

    Cover after removing the e-reader (PRSA-CL30)

    PRSA-CL30: Location of the serial number on the rear side of the unit.


    Other products

    If your device type is not listed, please refer to the documentation or packaging supplied with your product.