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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...
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... Task. Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that is currently "locked up ." 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using a bootable diskette). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are corrupted or...
... Task. Topic: My computer does not start. ❑ Check that the computer is plugged into a power source and that is currently "locked up ." 1 Press Ctrl+Alt+Delete to close the application. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using a bootable diskette). ❑ Confirm that the power cord and all cables are corrupted or...
User Guide
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... to access it could be that the DVD-ROM you are labeled on the Windows® desktop. 2 Right-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Select the Eject option from the pop-up . ❑ Make sure the software is listed on this computer. 36 The region code is installed according to highlight Parallel Port Mode. ✍ You can play is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. ❑ Use...
... to access it could be that the DVD-ROM you are labeled on the Windows® desktop. 2 Right-click the CD-ROM icon. 3 Select the Eject option from the pop-up . ❑ Make sure the software is listed on this computer. 36 The region code is installed according to highlight Parallel Port Mode. ✍ You can play is turned on. 2 Press the Eject button on the drive. ❑ Use...
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.... ❑ If the speakers use an external power source, make sure that the power cord is there no sound in any application? VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? There are independent controls for your desktop. 2 Right-click the CD-RW drive icon. ✍ Your CD-RW drive is turned up. 38 Topic: Why is plugged into a grounded wall...
.... ❑ If the speakers use an external power source, make sure that the power cord is there no sound in any application? VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Topic: Why doesn't my CD-RW drive record at the highest speed? There are independent controls for your desktop. 2 Right-click the CD-RW drive icon. ✍ Your CD-RW drive is turned up. 38 Topic: Why is plugged into a grounded wall...
User Guide
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... dirt on your computer and turn the mouse upside down. 2 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. ❑ Check that the taskbar is plugged into the KEYBOARD connector. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Topic: My mouse does not work . Check that the keyboard is plugged into the MOUSE connector. ❑ There may be set up for...
... dirt on your computer and turn the mouse upside down. 2 Remove the mouse ball cover on the back of the mouse by turning the ring counter-clockwise. Topic: I cannot find the Windows® taskbar. ❑ Check that the taskbar is plugged into the KEYBOARD connector. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Topic: My mouse does not work . Check that the keyboard is plugged into the MOUSE connector. ❑ There may be set up for...
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... the printer has a USB connection, do not function properly without updated drivers for a printer that the customer may have Windows-based programs use C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. 44 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 4 Click Properties. 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK. 6 Click Close. Some printers do not follow the steps below. Have the customer contact the manufacturer of their printer as the default printer. 8 Click...
... the printer has a USB connection, do not function properly without updated drivers for a printer that the customer may have Windows-based programs use C:\Windows\Options\Cabs. 44 VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide 4 Click Properties. 5 Click Enable Device and then click OK. 6 Click Close. Some printers do not follow the steps below. Have the customer contact the manufacturer of their printer as the default printer. 8 Click...
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... computer quickly and easily. 2 User Guide Contains information on your hard drive. 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 computer and the preinstalled software, check these documents, click the Start button, point to Help Center, and then point to the desired document. 4 Manuals and online Most manuals for preinstalled software are located...
... computer quickly and easily. 2 User Guide Contains information on your hard drive. 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 computer and the preinstalled software, check these documents, click the Start button, point to Help Center, and then point to the desired document. 4 Manuals and online Most manuals for preinstalled software are located...
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.... CD-RW reading DVD-ROM Drive 16X max. 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 810 Sound Capabilities Yamaha AC-XG Audio Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB FDD CD-RW Drive 32X max. CD...
.... CD-RW reading DVD-ROM Drive 16X max. 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 810 Sound Capabilities Yamaha AC-XG Audio Diskette Drive 3.5" 1.44 MB FDD CD-RW Drive 32X max. CD...
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... outermost track. Your modem is 1385 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- The average data transfer rate is 150 kbytes/s. Data on the speed you select. ** Maximum speed for CD-RW), or 8X depending on a CD-R/CD-ROM is 14.4 kbytes/s. Data on a CD...
... outermost track. Your modem is 1385 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- The average data transfer rate is 150 kbytes/s. Data on the speed you select. ** Maximum speed for CD-RW), or 8X depending on a CD-R/CD-ROM is 14.4 kbytes/s. Data on a CD...
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... 0.7)†† Expansion Capabilities HDD bay Connection Capabilities (Front) USB port i.LINK port (4-pin) Connection Capabilities (Rear) USB port (2) PS/2 (2) VGA Monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) Game/MIDI Headphones Line In Microphone i.LINK (6-pin) Modem line (RJ-11) Phone line (RJ-11) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) 57 CD-R writing, 32X max. CD-ROM reading, 8X max. Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DS Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DS Model PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS Processor Hard Disk Drive 733 MHz* Pentium® III...
... 0.7)†† Expansion Capabilities HDD bay Connection Capabilities (Front) USB port i.LINK port (4-pin) Connection Capabilities (Rear) USB port (2) PS/2 (2) VGA Monitor port Serial port Parallel (printer) Game/MIDI Headphones Line In Microphone i.LINK (6-pin) Modem line (RJ-11) Phone line (RJ-11) 10Base-T/100Base-TX Fast Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) 57 CD-R writing, 32X max. CD-ROM reading, 8X max. Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DS Specifications PCV-R556DS/R558DS Model PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS Processor Hard Disk Drive 733 MHz* Pentium® III...
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... is 14X(2100 kbytes/s). Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 16X 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- See Warranty Card.*** 200 watts maximum 100-120V~3A...
... is 14X(2100 kbytes/s). Data on a DVD-ROM is read at a variable transfer rate, ranging from 13X at the innermost track to 16X 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- See Warranty Card.*** 200 watts maximum 100-120V~3A...
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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...
Reference Manual
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xii VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Cover 22 Removing the Front Panel 24 Replacing the Front Panel 25 Replacing the Cover 26 Installing an Add-In Card 28 Removing an Add-in Card 29 Replacing the Lithium Battery 31 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Memory Module 37 Removing a Slot Cover 39 Covering an Open I/O Slot 40 Installing a 3½" Internal Hard Disk Drive 41 Removing the Power Supply 45 Replacing the Power Supply 48 Chapter 4 - System Board Connectors 50 Front Panel Header (J25 50...
xii VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Chapter 3 - Removing, Installing, and Replacing Components Removing the Cover 22 Removing the Front Panel 24 Replacing the Front Panel 25 Replacing the Cover 26 Installing an Add-In Card 28 Removing an Add-in Card 29 Replacing the Lithium Battery 31 Installing System Memory 34 Removing a Memory Module 37 Removing a Slot Cover 39 Covering an Open I/O Slot 40 Installing a 3½" Internal Hard Disk Drive 41 Removing the Power Supply 45 Replacing the Power Supply 48 Chapter 4 - System Board Connectors 50 Front Panel Header (J25 50...
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... a service technician (also see "Replacing the Front Panel" on page 67). The CMOS and Non-Volatile 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. ! Access to specific setup fields is stored in CMOS. Before opening the system, save any open files, exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, turn off the power...
... a service technician (also see "Replacing the Front Panel" on page 67). The CMOS and Non-Volatile 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. ! Access to specific setup fields is stored in CMOS. Before opening the system, save any open files, exit the Microsoft® Windows® operating system, turn off the power...
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... Sound effects Audio sampling rate Rear panel connectors Yamaha AC-XG audio Software synthesis DirectX Up to 256 MB. Memory size can be installed in either socket. DIMMs can be 133 MHz SDRAM module. Supports SDRAM memory. 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. SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM, specification...
... Sound effects Audio sampling rate Rear panel connectors Yamaha AC-XG audio Software synthesis DirectX Up to 256 MB. Memory size can be installed in either socket. DIMMs can be 133 MHz SDRAM module. Supports SDRAM memory. 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. SDRAM is unbuffered DIMM, specification...
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... 20X. 100 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Drives and Controllers Diskette controller Diskette drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive* DVD-ROM drive† CD-RW drive‡ 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MByte) 1.44 MByte 3.5-inch MFDD Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/66 Mode drives) PCV-R556DS: 30 GByte PCV-R558DS: 40 GByte DVD-ROM read : 20X (maximum performance). Data on the media. The maximum reading speed is 11.3X...
... 20X. 100 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Drives and Controllers Diskette controller Diskette drive EIDE controller IDE hard drive* DVD-ROM drive† CD-RW drive‡ 82077-compatible (supports up to 2.88 MByte) 1.44 MByte 3.5-inch MFDD Supports up to four EIDE drives (supports PIO Mode 4 EIDE drives and Ultra DMA/66 Mode drives) PCV-R556DS: 30 GByte PCV-R558DS: 40 GByte DVD-ROM read : 20X (maximum performance). Data on the media. The maximum reading speed is 11.3X...
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... graphics graphics specifications 98 H header - See i.LINK installing 3½" hard disk drive 41 add-in , headphones 12 monitor 11 NETWORK (D-Link) port 58 printer port 11 serial port 1 11 telephone and line 13 USB ports 10, 57 I/O slot covering 40 I/O slot specifications 99 icons, description of discs 3, 100 E error messages beep codes 89 PCI configuration 90 expansion slots 14 specifications for 99 expansion slots - See Also communications FCC Part 68 vi front panel removing 24 replacing 25 front panel header 50 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 drives...
... graphics graphics specifications 98 H header - See i.LINK installing 3½" hard disk drive 41 add-in , headphones 12 monitor 11 NETWORK (D-Link) port 58 printer port 11 serial port 1 11 telephone and line 13 USB ports 10, 57 I/O slot covering 40 I/O slot specifications 99 icons, description of discs 3, 100 E error messages beep codes 89 PCI configuration 90 expansion slots 14 specifications for 99 expansion slots - See Also communications FCC Part 68 vi front panel removing 24 replacing 25 front panel header 50 front view 2 buttons and switches 4 connectors 5, 6 drives...
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... error messages 90 supervisor password 88 system board AGP slot connector 54 AUX-IN connector 66 CD-IN connector 65 configuration switches 67 configuring 19 diskette drive connector 51 fan connectors 61 front panel header 50 game connector 62 headphones, line in card 29 cover 22 front panel 24 memory module 37 slot cover 39 replacing 26 cover 26 front panel 25 replacing lithium battery 31 resolution - See Also I/O slot slot cover, removing 39 specifications audio 98 BIOS 100 communications 99 drives and controllers 100 graphics 98 I /O connectors...
... error messages 90 supervisor password 88 system board AGP slot connector 54 AUX-IN connector 66 CD-IN connector 65 configuration switches 67 configuring 19 diskette drive connector 51 fan connectors 61 front panel header 50 game connector 62 headphones, line in card 29 cover 22 front panel 24 memory module 37 slot cover 39 replacing 26 cover 26 front panel 25 replacing lithium battery 31 resolution - See Also I/O slot slot cover, removing 39 specifications audio 98 BIOS 100 communications 99 drives and controllers 100 graphics 98 I /O connectors...
Marketing Specifications
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.... PCV-R558DS Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Video Audio Integrated Operation EBtuhieltr-ninet FEATURES • Intel® Pentium® III processor 866 MHz† • 128 MB PC-133 SDRAM (expandable to vary or waive this product with 10/100Base-T Ethernet Port i.LINK (IEEE 1394) Interface and USB Connectors FREE i.LINK Cable in box Sony Electronics Inc. Features and specifications are a multitude of their respective owners. DVD-ROM 40X...
.... PCV-R558DS Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ Video Audio Integrated Operation EBtuhieltr-ninet FEATURES • Intel® Pentium® III processor 866 MHz† • 128 MB PC-133 SDRAM (expandable to vary or waive this product with 10/100Base-T Ethernet Port i.LINK (IEEE 1394) Interface and USB Connectors FREE i.LINK Cable in box Sony Electronics Inc. Features and specifications are a multitude of their respective owners. DVD-ROM 40X...