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...Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, Media Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear and i.LINK are trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Model Number: PCV-R553DS/PCV-R556DS/PCVR558DS Serial Number 2 All rights reserved. Reverse engineering or disassembly is governed by method claims of Microsoft Corporation. Software specifications... software described herein is prohibited. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide NOTICE © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Financial services may...
...Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Smart, VAIO Digital Studio, Media Park, DVgate, Media Bar, Handycam, Mavica, PictureGear and i.LINK are trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Model Number: PCV-R553DS/PCV-R556DS/PCVR558DS Serial Number 2 All rights reserved. Reverse engineering or disassembly is governed by method claims of Microsoft Corporation. Software specifications... software described herein is prohibited. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Sony Electronics Inc. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide NOTICE © 2000 Sony Electronics Inc. Financial services may...
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...backup battery, please contact your desktop to qualified personnel only. ! Danger - Invisible laser radiation when open . Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. 3 The use of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ... output Wave Length 1.0mW(Read) 35mW (Write) 777-787nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! Avoid direct exposure to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to the eyes, do not...
...backup battery, please contact your desktop to qualified personnel only. ! Danger - Invisible laser radiation when open . Pour changer la pile de rechange, veuillez contacter votre centre de service Sony le plus près. 3 The use of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ... output Wave Length 1.0mW(Read) 35mW (Write) 777-787nm ❑ To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! Avoid direct exposure to report a gas leak in wet locations unless the jack is harmful to the eyes, do not...
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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 ...Diskettes 50 On Handling CD or DVD Media 50 On Cleaning CD or DVD Media 50 Resources 51 For Answers to Your Software Questions 52 Sony Service Center 52 Specifications PCV-R553DS 55 Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DS 57 Index 59 10
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 ...Diskettes 50 On Handling CD or DVD Media 50 On Cleaning CD or DVD Media 50 Resources 51 For Answers to Your Software Questions 52 Sony Service Center 52 Specifications PCV-R553DS 55 Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DS 57 Index 59 10
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...sides of the keyboard so that your lower arms are using the keyboard-not angled up or down. While typing, never use your computer. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing... your wrists in a chair with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your Sony VAIO computer! Choosing an Ergonomic Location Welcome Thank you for purchasing your computer. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with good back support and armrests....
...sides of the keyboard so that your lower arms are using the keyboard-not angled up or down. While typing, never use your computer. A footrest may strain muscles or tendons. ❑ Furniture and posture - You can reduce eye strain and muscle fatigue by placing... your wrists in a chair with your system, contact information for software vendors, and the specifications for your Sony VAIO computer! Choosing an Ergonomic Location Welcome Thank you for purchasing your computer. This User Guide contains information about the applications included with good back support and armrests....
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...setting in the audio Mixer. 3 Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. 4 Check the connections between your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some titles require specific files that the drivers are located on your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Display. 4 Click the Settings... message such as "You must insert the application CD into your speakers and the computer. 5 Check the Windows® Control Panel > System > Device Manager to see video, your CD. ROM. When the Sony Media Bar is running, the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to read...
...setting in the audio Mixer. 3 Check the volume settings on your computer speakers. 4 Check the connections between your drive" appears and the software does not start. ❑ Some titles require specific files that the drivers are located on your desktop. 2 Click Control Panel. 3 Click Display. 4 Click the Settings... message such as "You must insert the application CD into your speakers and the computer. 5 Check the Windows® Control Panel > System > Device Manager to see video, your CD. ROM. When the Sony Media Bar is running, the Microsoft CD Player does not have access to read...
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... a printer that the customer may have updates, other devices, or other information that the printer emulates (acts like). Refer to the printer user's manual for specific emulation information. 6 Select LPT1 and click Next. 7 Click Yes to the windows files, use this as they may need. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings... no drivers are included with the printer, choose a driver for the disk or CD and click OK. Topic: How do not follow the steps below. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 4 Click Properties. 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK. 6 Click Close.
... a printer that the customer may have updates, other devices, or other information that the printer emulates (acts like). Refer to the printer user's manual for specific emulation information. 6 Select LPT1 and click Next. 7 Click Yes to the windows files, use this as they may need. 1 From the Start menu, select Settings... no drivers are included with the printer, choose a driver for the disk or CD and click OK. Topic: How do not follow the steps below. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 4 Click Properties. 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK. 6 Click Close.
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... supply. The Remove Shortcuts/Folders dialog box appears. 4 Click on my floppy disk drive? If you are operating this computer outside of North America or Japan, please verify that the local AC specifications match before plugging in the computer. ❑ The total power draw of installed add-in cards must not exceed the... +5V output must not exceed 10 amps. The Taskbar Properties dialog box appears. 2 Click the Start Menu Programs tab. 3 Click the Remove button. To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).
... supply. The Remove Shortcuts/Folders dialog box appears. 4 Click on my floppy disk drive? If you are operating this computer outside of North America or Japan, please verify that the local AC specifications match before plugging in the computer. ❑ The total power draw of installed add-in cards must not exceed the... +5V output must not exceed 10 amps. The Taskbar Properties dialog box appears. 2 Click the Start Menu Programs tab. 3 Click the Remove button. To Reach Sony For further assistance, call 1-888-4SONYPC (1-888-476-6972).
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... a fax machine or fax software.) 7 Software Updates You can access online accompany your Sony computer. To access these sources for answers, in a specific application. software 5 Knowledge Database Provides instant access to the desired document. 4 Manuals and... online Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on the Sony PC Support web page at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport 8 VAIO Computer Provides detailed technical information about your computer...
... a fax machine or fax software.) 7 Software Updates You can access online accompany your Sony computer. To access these sources for answers, in a specific application. software 5 Knowledge Database Provides instant access to the desired document. 4 Manuals and... online Most manuals for preinstalled software are located on the Sony PC Support web page at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport 8 VAIO Computer Provides detailed technical information about your computer...
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...i.LINK (6-pin) Modem line (RJ-11) Phone line (RJ-11) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) 55 Specifications PCV-R553DS Specifications PCV-R553DS Model PCV-R553DS Processor Hard Disk Drive 650 MHz* Pentium® III 30 GB† Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to... 256 MB Video RAM Shared with system memory MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen video playback Graphics Intel ...
...i.LINK (6-pin) Modem line (RJ-11) Phone line (RJ-11) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) 55 Specifications PCV-R553DS Specifications PCV-R553DS Model PCV-R553DS Processor Hard Disk Drive 650 MHz* Pentium® III 30 GB† Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC-100 SDRAM, expandable to... 256 MB Video RAM Shared with system memory MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen video playback Graphics Intel ...
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...not support this technology or operate at this speed. †† Certain restrictions apply ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to 32X at the innermost track to hard drive capacity. See Warranty Card.†† 90-day parts/... DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 11.3X(15255 kbytes/s). 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- See Warranty Card.‡‡...
...not support this technology or operate at this speed. †† Certain restrictions apply ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to 32X at the innermost track to hard drive capacity. See Warranty Card.†† 90-day parts/... DVD-ROM data transfer standard 1X rate is 11.3X(15255 kbytes/s). 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- See Warranty Card.‡‡...
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... writing, 20X max. Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DS Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DS Model PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS Processor Hard Disk Drive 733 MHz* Pentium® III/866 MHz† Pentium® III 30 GB/40 GB‡ Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC-133 SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB Video RAM 16 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen...
... writing, 20X max. Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DS Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DS Model PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS Processor Hard Disk Drive 733 MHz* Pentium® III/866 MHz† Pentium® III 30 GB/40 GB‡ Standard SDRAM 128 MB PC-133 SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB Video RAM 16 MB SDRAM MPEG "Sony Tuned" MPEG Digital Video supports full-screen...
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... at this speed. ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply ***Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to 20X 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-R556DS/PCV-R558DS VAIO Smart Keyboard PS/2 Wheel Mouse Speakers (SRS- Z050V) Power cord...
... at this speed. ‡‡ Certain restrictions apply ***Certain restrictions apply Specifications are subject to 20X 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-R556DS/PCV-R558DS VAIO Smart Keyboard PS/2 Wheel Mouse Speakers (SRS- Z050V) Power cord...
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... 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 with 34 surge protectors 46 system troubleshooting 34...
... 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 with 34 surge protectors 46 system troubleshooting 34...
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...model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL... any time without notice. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the back of the software...Sony. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Microsoft Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Model Number: PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS Serial Number ii IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY...
...model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL... any time without notice. Some of your Sony Service Center. Software specifications are located on the back of the software...Sony. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by the terms of Microsoft Corporation. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are registered trademarks of a separate user license agreement. Model Number: PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS Serial Number ii IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY...
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...; To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! To change the backup battery, contact your desktop to qualified personnel only. ! As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or...
...; To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your nearest Sony Service Center. ! To change the backup battery, contact your desktop to qualified personnel only. ! As the laser beam used in the vicinity of optical instruments with this product is specifically designed for wet locations. ❑ Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or...
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... and Controllers 100 System BIOS 100 CMOS Setup Options Main Screen 75 Advanced Screen 77 Power Screen 83 Boot Screen 85 Exit Screen 86 Chapter 8 - Specifications Processors 97 Chipset ...97 AGP Bus ...97 PCI Bus ...97 Memory Modules (DIMMs 97 DIMM Configurations 98 L2 Cache ...98 Graphics ...98 Audio ...98 Communications...
... and Controllers 100 System BIOS 100 CMOS Setup Options Main Screen 75 Advanced Screen 77 Power Screen 83 Boot Screen 85 Exit Screen 86 Chapter 8 - Specifications Processors 97 Chipset ...97 AGP Bus ...97 PCI Bus ...97 Memory Modules (DIMMs 97 DIMM Configurations 98 L2 Cache ...98 Graphics ...98 Audio ...98 Communications...
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... parameters are only cleared if the checksum test returns false. Access to specific setup fields is stored in CMOS. Configuring Your System 19 Configuring the System Board The system board contains a CMOS Clear configuration jumper, and two sets of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the...
... parameters are only cleared if the checksum test returns false. Access to specific setup fields is stored in CMOS. Configuring Your System 19 Configuring the System Board The system board contains a CMOS Clear configuration jumper, and two sets of the computer and all attached peripherals, and unplug the power cord. 1 Remove the...
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The Sony Online Support technical representative will need to know how many beeps your system produces if there is an error, so be sure to count the number of beeps indicates the specific error that the system is OK. Miscellaneous Technical Information 89 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that occurred. Other beep patterns signify errors. The number of beeps before calling for support.
The Sony Online Support technical representative will need to know how many beeps your system produces if there is an error, so be sure to count the number of beeps indicates the specific error that the system is OK. Miscellaneous Technical Information 89 Beep Code Error Messages During a normal bootup, a single short beep signifies that occurred. Other beep patterns signify errors. The number of beeps before calling for support.
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Processors PCV-R556DS: 733 MHz Intel Pentium® III processor PCV-R558DS: 866 MHz Intel Pentium® III processor Chipset Intel 815 chipset AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 1 AGP slot (open) PCI Bus PCI Level 2.1, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots (2 open) Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installed memory Maximum ... V memory only 168-pins with gold-plated contacts PC-133, 60 ns, unrestricted CAS latency 3, unbuffered, Intel 4-clock, 64 bits (non-ECC) 97 Chapter 9 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS computer.
Processors PCV-R556DS: 733 MHz Intel Pentium® III processor PCV-R558DS: 866 MHz Intel Pentium® III processor Chipset Intel 815 chipset AGP Bus AGP interface specification, version 2.0 1 AGP slot (open) PCI Bus PCI Level 2.1, 33 MHz zero wait state 3 PCI slots (2 open) Memory Modules (DIMMs) Installed memory Maximum ... V memory only 168-pins with gold-plated contacts PC-133, 60 ns, unrestricted CAS latency 3, unbuffered, Intel 4-clock, 64 bits (non-ECC) 97 Chapter 9 Specifications This chapter describes the technical specifications for the Sony PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS computer.
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Computer SDRAM is expandable to 256 MB. L2 Cache Installed 256 kbytes of... kHz at 100 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for stereo headphone) SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. Supports SDRAM memory. DIMMs can be installed in either socket. Use only 133 MHz FSB-supported...be 133 MHz SDRAM module. Memory size can vary between sockets. 98 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS is shipped with 133 MHz memory. or double-sided.
Computer SDRAM is expandable to 256 MB. L2 Cache Installed 256 kbytes of... kHz at 100 Hz non-interlaced * Supports DDC-1 and DDC-2b standards for stereo headphone) SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM, specification Rev. 1.0 or later. Supports SDRAM memory. DIMMs can be installed in either socket. Use only 133 MHz FSB-supported...be 133 MHz SDRAM module. Memory size can vary between sockets. 98 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual DIMM Configurations DIMM1* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 DIMM2* 0, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 * The PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS is shipped with 133 MHz memory. or double-sided.