Sony VGX-XL3 manual Turning Power On, Software Setup, Microsoft Windows operating system setup

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Step 5: Turning Power On

Make sure all hardware is connected and that power cables are plugged into properly grounded electrical outlets (three pronged outlets).

Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakers.

Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication

1From the front of the keyboard, slide the Power switch to On.

2From the back of the keyboard, slide the Pointing Device switch to On.

3From the back of the keyboard, and the front panel of the VGX-XL3 computer, press the Connect buttons simultaneously and hold for a few seconds.

4Test the keyboard to make sure it is functioning properly.

Step 6: Software Setup

Microsoft Windows operating system setup

The first time you start your computer your will be presented with a series of screens for Microsoft® Windows Vista™ Setup. Please follow the on-screen instructions

Note: For information concerning Firewall, Automatic Updates, Virus Protection, and other security related features of Microsoft Windows Vista, see the Windows Help file.

Sony Registration

After you complete Microsoft Windows operating system setup, a Sony® Registration screen automatically appears. Please complete all requested information to register your Sony product.

Note: Registration can be done through the Internet. To register your product, go to http://www.esupport.sony.com and select Register from the menu bar.

Sony product registration is voluntary; failure to register will not diminish your limited warranty rights.

1.Requires compatible wireless access point(s). Some features may rely on Internet services which may require a fee."

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Contents User Guide Vaio VGX-XL3 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings Page Introduction What is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System?Chapter Operating System Software Product SpecificationsVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Feature DescriptionSony Original Software and Other Applications Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS SystemUnpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Wireless Keyboard Setting up the KeyboardTo activate wireless keyboard communications Insert the BatteriesSetting Up the Remote Control Vaio Remote ControlHelp Hints About the Keyboard and Remote Control BatteriesVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Inputs and Outputs VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front PanelEject button About Your Memory Card Reader Using Memory Cards and Memory Card ReadersSupported Memory Card Readers and Compatible Media About Memory Stick Media Removing a Memory Card Inserting a Memory CardTo insert Memory Cards To Protect data on Memory Stick MediaSharing Memory Cards VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back PanelTo remove a CompactFlash media VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and OutputsHdmi Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i Vaio Help and Support Support ResourcesTo access Vaio Help and Support Safety InformationDocumentation Security when using wireless LAN devices Wireless LAN functionSummary Additional NotesVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Before You Begin Setting Up the VGX-XL3 SystemHdmi Connector Connecting your TVDVI-D Connector Component Connectors Y, Pb, PrTV Signal Sources VHF/UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV TransmissionAdditional TV Connections Additional NotesOption Connecting to standard cable access CatvConnecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box Connecting a CableCARDOption VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to a Standard Antenna air System Configuring software for your speaker system Connecting your Home Theater / SpeakersTo change speaker settings, do the following Two-channel sound systemVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Wired Network Connecting to the Internet and Existing Wireless NetworkWireless Network Software Setup Turning Power OnMicrosoft Windows operating system setup Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakersSoftware Setup Notes Resolution SetupTurning the Power Off State Power Saving FunctionsSummary Appendix a OverviewWireless LAN Access Point Communicate Using Infrastructure ModeTo connect to an access point Wireless Ad Hoc Connection Communicate Using Ad Hoc ModeAbout network keys To create an Ad Hoc networkVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Appendix B Vaio Media Software Local Area NetworksVaio Computer Network Vaio Media Software System Requirements About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaServer requirements Client requirementsTo copy and distribute the installer file Setting Up a Client ComputerNetwork requirements To register a client computer Register a client computerTo prepare your multimedia content Preparing Your Multimedia ContentStarting Vaio Media Console To configure client and server access To make additional content available to the networkAccessing Vaio Media Help Using Vaio MediaTo use Vaio Media To set up an analog device Using an Analog Device for Video PlaybackSummary VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Appendix C Advantages of Digital TV with Media CenterDisadvantages of Digital TV with Media Center Using MCE to Set Up Required ComponentsVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Optional Components Ready to begin Important Information about your TV connection and signalUsing MCE to Set Up Digital TV Automatic TV Signal Setup for CableCARD Use VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Set Up the TV Program Guide Manual TV Signal SetupVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Select Cable, and then select Next to continue VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Library Setup VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Activating a CableCARD Creating DVD-Video from HD Recorded ContentWhat is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3? Frequently Asked QuestionsCreate CD/DVD Notes Can I add a splitter to split the cable? Why cant I receive all of the channels in the MCE TV guide?VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Appendix D Hard Disk Drive RecoveryBefore you begin Appendix E Why Use RAID?Higher Data Security Benefits of RAIDAppendix F TroubleshootingDVD Playback Limitations Power/StartEvent CommentUnable to shutdown the VGX-XL3 computer Windows operation becomes unstable Screen/Display PasswordComment Event Restart this device according to the following procedureWireless Keyboard/Touchpad Issues Usage environment Power onOptical Drive Software Limitations Hard DiskSound Issues MCE Live TV IssuesMCE Starting Up Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System