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Model

PCV-R556DS

Processor

Intel

®

Pentium

®

III  Processor 733 MHz

Cache Memory

256 KB Integrated On-Die Level 2

Front Side Bus Speed

133 MHz

Standard RAM

128 MB PC-133 SDRAM, expandable to 256 MB

Hard Drive

30 GB

††

Ultra ATA-66 Hard Drive

DVD/CD-ROM Drive

16X max. DVD-ROM
40X max. CD-ROM

CD-RW Drive

32X max. CD-ROM read, 8X max. CD-R write, 

32X max. CD-R read, 4X max. CD-RW write, 
8X max. CD-RW read

Floppy Disk Drive

3.5" 1.44 MB Floppy Disk Drive

Video & Graphics

2X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration 

(nVidia Riva TNT 2 Pro)  

16 MB Video Memory (SDRAM)

Modem

V.90 Modem

Ethernet

10/100Base-T Ethernet port

Expansion Slots

One AGP (occupied by Graphics Card)
Three PCI (one occupied by Modem)

Expansion Bays

Two 5.25" Half-Height (two occupied)
One External 3.5" (occupied)
Two Internal 3.5" (one occupied)

Port Connectors

Three USB (one front/two rear)
One PS/2

®

Mouse

One PS/2 Keyboard
One VGA
One Serial
One Parallel
One Game/MIDI
One 6pin i.LINK
One 4pin i.LINK
One Headphone Out
One Line In
One Microphone

Supplied Accessories

Speakers
VAIO Smart Keyboard
PS/2 Wheel Mouse
RJ-11 Phone Cord
Power Cord
4pin-4pin i.LINK cable

Power Requirements

100-120V -3A (50/60Hz)

Power Management

ACPI 1.0 Compliant 
Advanced Power Management (APM version 1.2) 

Dimensions (CPU)

8.6"(W) x 14"(H) x 15.5"(D)

Weight (CPU)

27.5 lbs.

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

DVgate

Media Bar

MovieShaker

PictureGear

Smart Capture
Smart Connect
Smart Label
Smart Publisher
Smart Write

Other Software Applications

Adaptec Direct CD

Adaptec Easy CD Creator

Adobe Acrobat

®

Reader

Adobe PhotoDeluxe

®

Adobe Premiere

®

LE

Apple QuickTime

ArcSoft PhotoPrinter 2000 Pro
Intuit

®

Quicken

®

2000 Basic

Microsoft

®

Outlook

®

Express

Microsoft

®

Word 2000

Sonic Foundry Sound Forge

®

XP

Infogrames: Boarder Zone

Online Center

America Online

®

**

AT&T WorldNet

®

Service**

CompuServe

® 

2000**

EarthLink TotalAccess

**

Netscape

®

Communicator

®

Prodigy Internet

**

Symantec

®

WinFax

Basic Edition

Tool Center

McAfee VirusScan

®

Sony Application Recovery CD(s)
Sony System Recovery CD(s)
DV Editing Tutorial CD

Sony Electronics Inc.
Personal Network Solutions Company
3300 Zanker Road, San Jose, California 95134
For more information: 1.800.4SONYPC (476-6972)
Web address: http://www.sony.com/pc

Computer Interface: The computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are a multi-
tude of varying software packages and add-on hardware options. This personal computer is
not manufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make any warranty
or representation with respect to the performance of this product with any particular software
packages and/or non-Sony add-on hardware option except those mentioned in this document.
Sony hereby disclaims any representations or warranty that this product is compatible with
any combination of non-Sony products you may choose to connect. While Sony representa-
tives or Sony authorized dealers may be able to assist you and may make recommendations,
they are NOT authorized to vary or waive this disclaimer. Purchasers must determine for them-
selves the suitability and compatibility of the hardware and software in each and every particu-
lar instance. Some pre-installed software titles may not include full documentation. Software
titles pre-installed on the Sony Notebook Computer are subject to change without notice.
Simulated graphic shown on display.

©2000 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without 
written permission is prohibited. Sony, i.LINK, Multiscan, Trinitron, DVgate, Media Bar,
MovieShaker, PictureGear, and VAIO are trademarks of Sony. Intel, the Intel Inside logo, and
Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and the Windows
logo are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are trademarks of their
respective owners. This product meets the standards of the International Energy Star Program
for energy efficiency. The Energy Star emblem does not represent EPA endorsement of any
product or service. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-met-
ric weights and measurements are approximate.

Printed in U.S.A. 04/00

ADDITIONAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Intel

®

Pentium

®

III processor 733 MHz

•  128 MB PC-133 SDRAM (expandable to 256 MB) 

• PC-133 MHz Front Side Bus

• 30 GB

††

Ultra ATA-66 hard drive 

•  16X max. DVD-ROM/40X max. CD-ROM

•  CD-RW Drive (32X max. CD-ROM read, 

8X max. CD-R write, 32X max. CD-R read, 
4X max. CD-RW write, 8X max. CD-RW read)

•  High-speed Internet ready with 10/100Base T

Ethernet port

•  2X AGP 3D Graphics Hardware Acceleration 

(nVidia Riva TNT 2 Pro) 

•  16 MB Video Memory (SDRAM) 

• i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) chipset on motherboard

•  Front accessible i.LINK (IEEE 1394) interface 

and USB connections 

•  Programmable VAIO Smart

Keyboard 

•  V.90 compatible data/fax modem 

• Wheel mouse

• External stereo speakers with enhanced bass

• FREE i.LINK cable in box

Dual Drives — DVD-ROM and CD-RW

Intel

®

Pentium

®

III Processor 733 MHz

Movie Editing and Video Email

High-speed Internet Ready with 10/100Base-T 
Ethernet Port

i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394) Interface and USB Connectors

Microsoft

®

Word 2000 Included

FREE i.LINK Cable in Box

Create Custom CDs

Sony VAIO Digital Studio

PCV-R556DS

FEATURES

MHz denotes microprocessor internal clock speed; other actors
may affect application performance.

†† GB means one billion bytes when referring to hard drive capac-

ity.  Accessible capacity may vary.

Certain restrictions apply.

**  Requires payment of additional fees or subscription for use.

i.LINK

®

(IEEE 1394)

Video Audio Integrated Operation

Built-in

Ether

net

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