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... call your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. Some of the software may require a fee and credit card information. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Use of a separate user license agreement. Refer to this manual or the ... by method claims of such software is governed by Macrovision Corporation. patents and other trademarks are trademarks of Sony. Model Number: PCV-R553DS/PCV-R556DS/PCVR558DS Serial Number 2 Owner's Record The model number and serial number are registered trademarks of license ...
... call your Sony VAIO Digital Studio™ computer. Some of the software may require a fee and credit card information. Intel, Pentium, and Celeron are trademarks or registered trademarks of your Sony Service Center. Use of a separate user license agreement. Refer to this manual or the ... by method claims of such software is governed by Macrovision Corporation. patents and other trademarks are trademarks of Sony. Model Number: PCV-R553DS/PCV-R556DS/PCVR558DS Serial Number 2 Owner's Record The model number and serial number are registered trademarks of license ...
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... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this computer product. All cables used in a residential installation. Regulatory Information...SONY Model No.: PCV-R553DS/ PCV-R556DS/ PCV-R558DS/ Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation with the limits for FCC-related matters only. Address: 1 Sony...shielded and grounded. However, there is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio and television reception. If requested, this...
... any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment does cause... the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for this computer product. All cables used in a residential installation. Regulatory Information...SONY Model No.: PCV-R553DS/ PCV-R556DS/ PCV-R558DS/ Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation with the limits for FCC-related matters only. Address: 1 Sony...shielded and grounded. However, there is for a Class B digital device, pursuant to radio and television reception. If requested, this...
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...indicator light Lights in amber while reading/writing data from/to the hard disk. 2 Power switch and indicator light Turns on and amber when the computer is in standby mode. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads/writes data from/to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 FD (Floppy disk drive) access indicator.... The i.LINK connector on the front of your computer includes USB and i.LINK connectors on both the front and back panels, allowing you to connect to eject the disc manually. ✍ For your convenience, your system is on /off the computer. The indicator light is green while the power is...
...indicator light Lights in amber while reading/writing data from/to the hard disk. 2 Power switch and indicator light Turns on and amber when the computer is in standby mode. 3 Floppy disk drive Reads/writes data from/to a 3.5-inch floppy disk. 4 FD (Floppy disk drive) access indicator.... The i.LINK connector on the front of your computer includes USB and i.LINK connectors on both the front and back panels, allowing you to connect to eject the disc manually. ✍ For your convenience, your system is on /off the computer. The indicator light is green while the power is...
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To enable Smart Connect: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel. To enable faster startup, your i.LINK (IEEE1394)-equipped device for more information on setting it up and using it. Enabling Smart Connect Your computer comes with this connector. ✍ See the manual that came with your computer ships with preinstalled Smart Connect software. Enabling Smart Connect To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device ❑ Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK connector. The Control Panel window appears. 29 Plug the i.LINK cable into this software disabled.
To enable Smart Connect: 1 From the Start menu, select Settings > Control Panel. To enable faster startup, your i.LINK (IEEE1394)-equipped device for more information on setting it up and using it. Enabling Smart Connect Your computer comes with this connector. ✍ See the manual that came with your computer ships with preinstalled Smart Connect software. Enabling Smart Connect To connect an i.LINK (IEEE1394) device ❑ Use the symbol to locate the i.LINK connector. The Control Panel window appears. 29 Plug the i.LINK cable into this software disabled.
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...+Delete to close the application. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. See the manual that came with your computer. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" in standby mode. Check that the power light is lit on...power source and turned on . Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted and I want to an application. 3 Select this manual. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using a bootable diskette). ❑ Confirm...
...+Delete to close the application. Many problems have simple solutions, so try these suggestions before you call Sony Customer Support. See the manual that came with your computer. See "Using the Application Recovery CD(s)" in standby mode. Check that the power light is lit on...power source and turned on . Topic: My files are corrupted or deleted and I want to an application. 3 Select this manual. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide Troubleshooting This section describes how to solve common problems you may encounter when using a bootable diskette). ❑ Confirm...
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...the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bidirectional? See the contact information in this manual. To access System Setup: 1 From the Start menu, select Shut Down, and then select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your problem. Topic: Why does Windows lock .... 2 Click the Contents tab. 3 Click Troubleshooting and then click Windows 98 Troubleshooters. 4 Click the subject for which you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete or by pressing the power switch for more than six seconds. ✍ Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete twice consecutively may not...
...the parallel port type to ECP, EPP, or bidirectional? See the contact information in this manual. To access System Setup: 1 From the Start menu, select Shut Down, and then select Restart. 2 When the Sony screen displays, press the F2 key on your problem. Topic: Why does Windows lock .... 2 Click the Contents tab. 3 Click Troubleshooting and then click Windows 98 Troubleshooters. 4 Click the subject for which you can restart the computer by pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete or by pressing the power switch for more than six seconds. ✍ Pressing Ctrl+Alt+Delete twice consecutively may not...
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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 ..., enter the appropriate path for a path to have updates, other devices, or other information that the printer emulates (acts like). Refer to the printer user's manual for Windows 98 before proceeding. Some printers do not function properly without updated drivers for Windows 98. ✍ If the printer has a USB connection, do...
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 ..., enter the appropriate path for a path to have updates, other devices, or other information that the printer emulates (acts like). Refer to the printer user's manual for Windows 98 before proceeding. Some printers do not function properly without updated drivers for Windows 98. ✍ If the printer has a USB connection, do...
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... Media ❑ Do not touch the surface of the diskette. ❑ Keep diskettes away from magnets. ❑ Keep diskettes away from the center out. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide ❑ Do not turn off any remaining moisture with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the... the surface from the center out. ❑ If the disc is accessing the hard disk drive. On Handling Diskettes ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disc. ❑ Do not drop or bend the disc. Wipe off the power while the...
... Media ❑ Do not touch the surface of the diskette. ❑ Keep diskettes away from magnets. ❑ Keep diskettes away from the center out. VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer User Guide ❑ Do not turn off any remaining moisture with water, wring it out well, and use it to wipe the surface of the... the surface from the center out. ❑ If the disc is accessing the hard disk drive. On Handling Diskettes ❑ Do not open the shutter manually and touch the surface of the disc. ❑ Do not drop or bend the disc. Wipe off the power while the...
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...fax machine or fax software.) 7 Software Updates You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 51 Two additional documents, "Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer" and Troubleshooting Help are available electronically on how to receive. You can... questions. A preinstalled printed manual is available from the Help menu in the following sequence: 1 Quick Start Contains information on how to information on the Sony PC Support web page at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport 8 VAIO Computer Provides detailed technical information about...
...fax machine or fax software.) 7 Software Updates You can access the Sony Knowledge Database at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport 51 Two additional documents, "Upgrading and Maintaining Your VAIO® Computer" and Troubleshooting Help are available electronically on how to receive. You can... questions. A preinstalled printed manual is available from the Help menu in the following sequence: 1 Quick Start Contains information on how to information on the Sony PC Support web page at http:// www.sony.com/pcsupport 8 VAIO Computer Provides detailed technical information about...
Reference Manual
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...described herein is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is subject to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are subject to any time without written permission is prohibited. Use of this copyright protection technology ... the United States. Model Number: PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS 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 ...
...described herein is protected by Macrovision Corporation, and is subject to the model and serial number when you call your VAIO® computer. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, and i.LINK are subject to any time without written permission is prohibited. Use of this copyright protection technology ... the United States. Model Number: PCV-R556DS/PCV-R558DS 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 ...
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...computer product. You are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that are designed to radio communications. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone: 201-930-6970 This phone number is for a Class B digital...residential installation. Operation with FCC Class B limits may result in this manual could void your authority to comply with noncompliant peripherals is connected. ...accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R556DS/ PCV-R558DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that ...
...computer product. You are cautioned that any interference received, including interference that are designed to radio communications. Address: 1 Sony Drive Park Ridge, NJ 07656 Telephone: 201-930-6970 This phone number is for a Class B digital...residential installation. Operation with FCC Class B limits may result in this manual could void your authority to comply with noncompliant peripherals is connected. ...accordance with Part 15 of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: PCV-R556DS/ PCV-R558DS Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Operation is no guarantee that ...
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... Game Connector 62 Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors 63 i.LINK Header Connectors 64 CD-IN Connector 65 AUX-IN Connector 66 Configuration Jumpers 67 xii VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
... Game Connector 62 Headphones, Line In, Mic Connectors 63 i.LINK Header Connectors 64 CD-IN Connector 65 AUX-IN Connector 66 Configuration Jumpers 67 xii VAIO Digital Studio™ Reference Manual Chapter 3 -
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Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of this manual. 1 Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer.
Chapter 1 Identifying Components The following sections identify and describe each component that is visible from the exterior of this manual. 1 Internal components are identified in the appropriate section of the VAIO Digital Studio™ Computer.
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Ejects a diskette. 4 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Diskette eject Power/Standby FRNTPNLB.VSD Button or switch Power/Standby switch Diskette eject button Optical disc eject button Description Turns system power on, off, or into standby mode. Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray.
Ejects a diskette. 4 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Buttons and Switches Optical disc eject Diskette eject Power/Standby FRNTPNLB.VSD Button or switch Power/Standby switch Diskette eject button Optical disc eject button Description Turns system power on, off, or into standby mode. Automatically opens and closes the optical drive tray.
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Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system. 6 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Connectors USB i.LINK FRNTPNLD.VSD Connector i.LINK® (IEEE-1394)* USB Description Connects to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector.
Connects to USB devices. * To connect to the device. A 4-pin i.LINK connector cannot supply power to a 6-pin i.LINK device, use the i.LINK connector on the back of the system. 6 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Connectors USB i.LINK FRNTPNLD.VSD Connector i.LINK® (IEEE-1394)* USB Description Connects to the device if the device also has a 6-pin i.LINK connector. A 6-pin i.LINK connector can supply power from the computer to a digital device that has a 4-pin i.LINK connector.
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8 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Icons Icon Icon label area OM04692X.VSD Description Mouse connector Keyboard connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector Serial port connector Printer port connector Game/MIDI port connector Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Monitor connector Line jack (for telephone line from primary service jack)
8 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Icons Icon Icon label area OM04692X.VSD Description Mouse connector Keyboard connector Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector Serial port connector Printer port connector Game/MIDI port connector Headphones LINE IN jack (audio) Microphone jack Monitor connector Line jack (for telephone line from primary service jack)
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... rear of system KY0100.VSD Ethernet On back of the system. Keyboard and Mouse The keyboard and mouse connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors. 10 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. One USB connector is used to connect to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet network.
... rear of system KY0100.VSD Ethernet On back of the system. Keyboard and Mouse The keyboard and mouse connectors are standard 4-pin USB connectors. 10 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual I/O Connectors The following section identifies the various I/O connectors. One USB connector is used to connect to a 10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet network.
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Electret condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. This port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. They are physically identical, but have different connections. KY0013.VSD Headphones Line In Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). 12 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Game Port The Game port is also used to connect MIDI devices. 8 15 9 1 KY0012.VSD Mic, Line In, and Headphones The Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks.
Electret condenser microphone input. 1.0 Vrms (typical), 10 Kohm impedance. This port is a standard 15-pin DB-15 female connector. They are physically identical, but have different connections. KY0013.VSD Headphones Line In Mic Connector Headphones Mic Line In Description 1.0 Vrms (typical). 12 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Game Port The Game port is also used to connect MIDI devices. 8 15 9 1 KY0012.VSD Mic, Line In, and Headphones The Mic, Line In, and Headphones jacks are standard 3.5 mm stereo mini-jacks.
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The other PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card (#1). 14 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which are available for expansion. AGP PCI #3 PCI #2 PCI #1 OM04577B.VSD
The other PCI slot is occupied by the fax/modem card (#1). 14 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Expansion Slots There are three PCI slots, two of which are available for expansion. AGP PCI #3 PCI #2 PCI #1 OM04577B.VSD
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... to return to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 73 for information on -screen prompts. Follow the on BIOS settings). ! 16 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the main menu. 8 Select SAVE & EXIT SETUP, then press...
... to return to the BIOS settings (see "CMOS Setup Options" on page 73 for information on -screen prompts. Follow the on BIOS settings). ! 16 VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual Accessing the BIOS Setup Utility You must access the CMOS Setup Utility to make changes to the main menu. 8 Select SAVE & EXIT SETUP, then press...