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
