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... of your Sony Service Center. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Model Number: PCV-R553DS Serial Number ii BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. The software described herein is protected by Macrovision Corporation. Updates and additions...
... of your Sony Service Center. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited. Model Number: PCV-R553DS Serial Number ii BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF. The software described herein is protected by Macrovision Corporation. Updates and additions...
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...CD-IN Connector 66 AUX-IN Connector 67 WOL-CON Connector 68 Configuration Jumper 69 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Cover 22 Removing the Front Panel 24 Replacing the Front Panel 26 Replacing the Cover 27 Installing an Add-In Card 29 Removing an Add-in Card 30 Replacing the Lithium Battery 32 Installing System Memory 35 Removing a Memory Module 38 Removing a Slot Cover 40 Covering an Open I/O Slot 41 Installing a 3½" Internal Hard Disk Drive 42 Removing the Power Supply 46 Replacing the Power Supply 49 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio™...
...CD-IN Connector 66 AUX-IN Connector 67 WOL-CON Connector 68 Configuration Jumper 69 Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Cover 22 Removing the Front Panel 24 Replacing the Front Panel 26 Replacing the Cover 27 Installing an Add-In Card 29 Removing an Add-in Card 30 Replacing the Lithium Battery 32 Installing System Memory 35 Removing a Memory Module 38 Removing a Slot Cover 40 Covering an Open I/O Slot 41 Installing a 3½" Internal Hard Disk Drive 42 Removing the Power Supply 46 Replacing the Power Supply 49 Chapter 4 - xii VAIO Digital Studio™...
Reference Manual
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... RAM (NVRAM) settings are cleared. ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a supervisor password or user password. The Clear CMOS mode removes the password that is controlled by a technical support or service technician. ! No other parameters are only cleared if the checksum test returns false. Before opening the system, save any open files, exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, turn off the power of reserved jumper blocks (do not change) CMOS CLR = default jumper 1-2 2-3 CMOS Clear Normal Clear...
... RAM (NVRAM) settings are cleared. ✍ The configuration jumpers should never need changing unless otherwise directed by a supervisor password or user password. The Clear CMOS mode removes the password that is controlled by a technical support or service technician. ! No other parameters are only cleared if the checksum test returns false. Before opening the system, save any open files, exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, turn off the power of reserved jumper blocks (do not change) CMOS CLR = default jumper 1-2 2-3 CMOS Clear Normal Clear...
Reference Manual
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... VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Memory Map Address range 00000000 - 0009FFFF 000A0000 - 000AFFFF 000B0000 - 000BFFFF 000F0000 - 000FFFFF 00100000 - 03FFFFFF E1800000 - E303FFFF E3800000 - E7FFFFFF FFB80000 - E18000FF E2000000 - FFFFFFFF Default configuration System board extension for ACPI BIOS Intel® 810 chipset graphics driver Intel® 810 chipset graphics driver System board extension for ACPI BIOS System board extension for ACPI BIOS Lucent WinModem Sony OHCI i.LINK (IEEE 1394) PCI host controller Sony...
... VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Memory Map Address range 00000000 - 0009FFFF 000A0000 - 000AFFFF 000B0000 - 000BFFFF 000F0000 - 000FFFFF 00100000 - 03FFFFFF E1800000 - E303FFFF E3800000 - E7FFFFFF FFB80000 - E18000FF E2000000 - FFFFFFFF Default configuration System board extension for ACPI BIOS Intel® 810 chipset graphics driver Intel® 810 chipset graphics driver System board extension for ACPI BIOS System board extension for ACPI BIOS Lucent WinModem Sony OHCI i.LINK (IEEE 1394) PCI host controller Sony...
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... microphone) LINE IN (from stereo audio source) HEADPHONES (for video playback applications is recommended. or double-sided. DIMMs can vary between sockets. 102 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R553DS is shipped with system memory Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the video monitor you use)* True color (24 bits) Up...
... microphone) LINE IN (from stereo audio source) HEADPHONES (for video playback applications is recommended. or double-sided. DIMMs can vary between sockets. 102 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R553DS is shipped with system memory Resolution (displayed resolution depends on the video monitor you use)* True color (24 bits) Up...
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... SERIAL connector communications, specifications 103 computer lithium ion battery vii computer safety information ii configuration jumper, CMOS Clear 69 configuring BIOS setup utility 16 power management 17 system board 19 connectors 4-pin on modem card 71 CD-IN 66 fan 62, 63 GAME 64 i.LINK 6 IDE 56 KEYBOARD 57 LINE 71 modem card 71 MONITOR 59 MOUSE 57 on i.LINK card 73 power 56 PRINTER 59 TELEPHONE 71 USB 6, 58 cover 27 removing 22 slot 40 covering I/O slot 41 CPU - See memory module diskette drive connector 53 specifications...
... SERIAL connector communications, specifications 103 computer lithium ion battery vii computer safety information ii configuration jumper, CMOS Clear 69 configuring BIOS setup utility 16 power management 17 system board 19 connectors 4-pin on modem card 71 CD-IN 66 fan 62, 63 GAME 64 i.LINK 6 IDE 56 KEYBOARD 57 LINE 71 modem card 71 MONITOR 59 MOUSE 57 on i.LINK card 73 power 56 PRINTER 59 TELEPHONE 71 USB 6, 58 cover 27 removing 22 slot 40 covering I/O slot 41 CPU - See memory module diskette drive connector 53 specifications...
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... KEYBOARD 10 LINE 13 LINE IN 12, 65 MIC 12, 65 MONITOR 11 MOUSE 10 PRINTER 11 SERIAL 10 TELEPHONE 13 USB 10, 58 icons, description of discs 3, 104 specifications for 104 E error messages beep codes 93 PCI configuration 94 expansion slots 14 specifications for 104 IEEE-1394 - 106 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual disposal of lithium ion battery vii DMA channel assignments 95 drives IDE connectors 56 installing additional 3½" drive...
... KEYBOARD 10 LINE 13 LINE IN 12, 65 MIC 12, 65 MONITOR 11 MOUSE 10 PRINTER 11 SERIAL 10 TELEPHONE 13 USB 10, 58 icons, description of discs 3, 104 specifications for 104 E error messages beep codes 93 PCI configuration 94 expansion slots 14 specifications for 104 IEEE-1394 - 106 VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual disposal of lithium ion battery vii DMA channel assignments 95 drives IDE connectors 56 installing additional 3½" drive...
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... - See display MONITOR connector 11, 59 MOUSE connector 10, 57 N notice to users ii P panel, front 24, 26 passwords, user and supervisor 92 PCI slot connectors 55 power connector 56 power management, configuring 17 PRINTER connector 11, 59 processor specifications 101 processor, specifications for 101 messages error 93 status and error 94 MIC connector 12, 65 microprocessor - See Also system memory rear view 7 I /O address map and memory map memory - See Also I/O slot slot cover, removing 40 specifications audio 102 BIOS 104 communications 103 drives and controllers 104 graphics 102...
... - See display MONITOR connector 11, 59 MOUSE connector 10, 57 N notice to users ii P panel, front 24, 26 passwords, user and supervisor 92 PCI slot connectors 55 power connector 56 power management, configuring 17 PRINTER connector 11, 59 processor specifications 101 processor, specifications for 101 messages error 93 status and error 94 MIC connector 12, 65 microprocessor - See Also system memory rear view 7 I /O address map and memory map memory - See Also I/O slot slot cover, removing 40 specifications audio 102 BIOS 104 communications 103 drives and controllers 104 graphics 102...
User Guide
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VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 27 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 28 Enabling Smart Connect 29 Enabling Ethernet 30 System and Application Recovery CD(s) ....31 Using the System Recovery CD(s 31 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 33 Troubleshooting 34 To Reach Sony 45 Notes on Use 45 On the Power Source 45 On Disposal of the Lithium Battery 47 On Handling 47 On Installation 47 On Moisture Condensation 48 On...
VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Defragmenting your Hard Disk Drive 27 i.LINK (IEEE1394) Compatibility 28 Enabling Smart Connect 29 Enabling Ethernet 30 System and Application Recovery CD(s) ....31 Using the System Recovery CD(s 31 Using the Application Recovery CD(s 33 Troubleshooting 34 To Reach Sony 45 Notes on Use 45 On the Power Source 45 On Disposal of the Lithium Battery 47 On Handling 47 On Installation 47 On Moisture Condensation 48 On...
User Guide
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... VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your display for details. ❑ Check that the computer is not in the diskette drive (unless you are using a bootable diskette). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly, as described on the color poster. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip...
... VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using your display for details. ❑ Check that the computer is not in the diskette drive (unless you are using a bootable diskette). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are connected firmly, as described on the color poster. ❑ If you plugged the computer into a power strip...
User Guide
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... disc drive lens with the DVD-ROM drive in the tray with the label side facing up menu. Topic: My CD drive tray does not open. ❑ Use the eject button 1 Make sure the computer is incompatible with an appropriate cleaner. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 4 Select "I/O Device Configuration" and use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode. ✍ You can play the disc. Topic: I cannot play a CD-ROM. ❑ After inserting your VAIO Digital Studio...
... disc drive lens with the DVD-ROM drive in the tray with the label side facing up menu. Topic: My CD drive tray does not open. ❑ Use the eject button 1 Make sure the computer is incompatible with an appropriate cleaner. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 4 Select "I/O Device Configuration" and use the arrow keys to highlight Parallel Port Mode. ✍ You can play the disc. Topic: I cannot play a CD-ROM. ❑ After inserting your VAIO Digital Studio...
User Guide
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.... 2 Remove the mouse ball cover on your hand. 4 Using a piece of the keyboard." 6 Click Next three times, and then click Finish. 7 Click Apply. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the taskbar is plugged into your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse. Topic: My keyboard does not work . ❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD connector. Topic: I cannot find the Windows®...
.... 2 Remove the mouse ball cover on your hand. 4 Using a piece of the keyboard." 6 Click Next three times, and then click Finish. 7 Click Apply. Secure the cover by turning clockwise the ring that the taskbar is plugged into your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel, and then click Mouse. Topic: My keyboard does not work . ❑ Check that the keyboard is plugged into the KEYBOARD connector. Topic: I cannot find the Windows®...
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... the printer emulates (acts like). VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 4 Click Properties. 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK. 6 Click Close. If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with the printer, choose a driver for a path to the windows files, use this as they may need. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers. 2 Click Add Printer. 3 Click Next. 4 Select...
... the printer emulates (acts like). VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 4 Click Properties. 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK. 6 Click Close. If the printer is not included in the list and the printer manufacturer included a disk with the printer, choose a driver for a path to the windows files, use this as they may need. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Printers. 2 Click Add Printer. 3 Click Next. 4 Select...
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... answers, in a specific application. This document is available for your Reference Manual computer's hardware. To contact the Sony fax-on the Sony PC Support web page at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport 8 VAIO Computer Provides detailed technical information about your hard drive. You can download the latest software updates and software patches for some applications. When you have questions about your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on -demand service, call 1-888...
... answers, in a specific application. This document is available for your Reference Manual computer's hardware. To contact the Sony fax-on the Sony PC Support web page at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport 8 VAIO Computer Provides detailed technical information about your hard drive. You can download the latest software updates and software patches for some applications. When you have questions about your Sony computer by selecting Software Updates on -demand service, call 1-888...
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..., expandable to 256 MB Video RAM Shared with system memory MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen video playback Graphics Intel 810 Sound Capabilities Yamaha AC-XG Audio Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB FDD CD-RW Drive 32X max. CD-ROM)‡ Modem Lucent 1648 technology/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (REN 0.7)** Expansion Capabilities HDD bay Connection Capabilities (Front) USB port i.LINK port (4-pin) Connection Capabilities (Rear) USB port PS/2 (2) VGA Monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) Game/MIDI...
..., expandable to 256 MB Video RAM Shared with system memory MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen video playback Graphics Intel 810 Sound Capabilities Yamaha AC-XG Audio Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB FDD CD-RW Drive 32X max. CD-ROM)‡ Modem Lucent 1648 technology/V.90 compatible data/fax modem (REN 0.7)** Expansion Capabilities HDD bay Connection Capabilities (Front) USB port i.LINK port (4-pin) Connection Capabilities (Rear) USB port PS/2 (2) VGA Monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) Game/MIDI...
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... or operate at 56 kbytes/s using K56flex technology or V.90. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Model Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-R553DS VAIO Smart Keyboard PS/2 Wheel Mouse Speakers (SRS- Data on the speed you select. ** Maximum speed for CD-RW), or 8X depending on a CD-RW is 1385 kbytes/s. Z050V) Power cord Modem cable 90-day limited service. Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is...
... or operate at 56 kbytes/s using K56flex technology or V.90. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Model Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-R553DS VAIO Smart Keyboard PS/2 Wheel Mouse Speakers (SRS- Data on the speed you select. ** Maximum speed for CD-RW), or 8X depending on a CD-RW is 1385 kbytes/s. Z050V) Power cord Modem cable 90-day limited service. Data on a CD-R/CD-ROM is...
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....5X(3375 kbytes/s). VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Model Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS VAIO Smart Keyboard PS/2 Wheel Mouse Speakers (SRS- other factors may affect application performance. † MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; Data on a CD-RW/CD-R is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to hard drive capacity. The...
....5X(3375 kbytes/s). VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Model Supplied Accessories Service Limited Warranty Power Requirements Voltage Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS VAIO Smart Keyboard PS/2 Wheel Mouse Speakers (SRS- other factors may affect application performance. † MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; Data on a CD-RW/CD-R is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 8X at the innermost track to hard drive capacity. The...
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VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide displays problems with 34 setting up 11 disposal of lithium ion battery 7 DVD drive 13 DVgate 26 E eject button, for floppy disk 13 eject hole, for DVD 13 electronic documentation 51 equipment 47 Ethernet 30 Ethernet connector 16 European power settings 45 F floppy disk drive 13 front panel overview 12 G games/MIDI connector 16 glare 12 H handling diskettes 50 hard disk 49 hard drive partition 27 hardware adding additional precaution 46 troubleshooting 34, 42 headphones connector 16...
VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide displays problems with 34 setting up 11 disposal of lithium ion battery 7 DVD drive 13 DVgate 26 E eject button, for floppy disk 13 eject hole, for DVD 13 electronic documentation 51 equipment 47 Ethernet 30 Ethernet connector 16 European power settings 45 F floppy disk drive 13 front panel overview 12 G games/MIDI connector 16 glare 12 H handling diskettes 50 hard disk 49 hard drive partition 27 hardware adding additional precaution 46 troubleshooting 34, 42 headphones connector 16...
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... power source, precautions 45-46 power switch 13 Pre-setting i.LINK devices 18 printer connector 16 problem solving 34 R radio interference 48 reducing glare 12 removing computer cover 46 S screens, reducing glare 12 selecting locations 47 serial connector 16 setting up your computer precautions 47 shutting down your computer 46 Smart Connect 29 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 51 Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with 34 setting up 11 Sony Online Support options 51 speakers precaution 47 specifications 55 starting your computer problems...
... power source, precautions 45-46 power switch 13 Pre-setting i.LINK devices 18 printer connector 16 problem solving 34 R radio interference 48 reducing glare 12 removing computer cover 46 S screens, reducing glare 12 selecting locations 47 serial connector 16 setting up your computer precautions 47 shutting down your computer 46 Smart Connect 29 Sony Fax-on-Demand service 51 Sony Multimedia Computer Display problems with 34 setting up 11 Sony Online Support options 51 speakers precaution 47 specifications 55 starting your computer problems...
Marketing Specifications
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...; Dual Drives - Sony, i.LINK, Multiscan, Trinitron, DVgate, Media Bar, MovieShaker, PictureGear, and VAIO are subject to hard drive capacity. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are approximate. Service One Year Limited Expressed Repair Service* Limited Warranty One Year Parts and Labor (upon registration; 90 days without registration)* Telephone Support Hardware: One Year Software and Operating System: 90 Days Pre-Installed Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition Sony Original Software...
...; Dual Drives - Sony, i.LINK, Multiscan, Trinitron, DVgate, Media Bar, MovieShaker, PictureGear, and VAIO are subject to hard drive capacity. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows logo are approximate. Service One Year Limited Expressed Repair Service* Limited Warranty One Year Parts and Labor (upon registration; 90 days without registration)* Telephone Support Hardware: One Year Software and Operating System: 90 Days Pre-Installed Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® 98 Second Edition Sony Original Software...