Sony VGX-XL3 manual About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista, Server requirements

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About Microsoft® Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™

Your new VAIO® computer has the Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system installed that contains Media Center functionality. When you start the Media Center software program for the first time, the Media Center setup process starts. Adjust the default settings before opening VAIO Media™ software on client and server computers.

See the Media Center User Guide for Windows Vista, included on your PC in Help and Support, and from this user guide, Chapter 1: Getting Started, the section titled Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista for additional information about setting up Media Center and its features.

VAIO Media™ Software System Requirements

You can open VAIO Media software on the server computer(s), register client computers to the server(s), and then share multimedia content between the network computers.

Server requirements

The VAIO Media server requires VAIO computers running Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system.

Connect the server and client computers through a wired network with eth- ernet cables or a wireless local area network (WLAN).

Client requirements

All client computers must be VAIO computers running Microsoft XP, Windows Vista Home Premium, or Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate operating systems. VAIO Media software is not supported by other computers or environments.

All client computers must be connected to the same network with a server using a router, ethernet cables, or a wireless LAN. Configure each client to use a router or an access point on the network.

All client computers must have VAIO Media software, version 2.0 or later, installed before attempting to register.

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Contents User Guide Vaio VGX-XL3 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings Page What is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System? IntroductionChapter Product Specifications Operating System SoftwareVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Feature Description Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaGetting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS System Sony Original Software and Other ApplicationsUnpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Wireless Keyboard Setting up the Keyboard Activate Wireless Keyboard CommunicationTo activate wireless keyboard communications Insert the BatteriesVaio Remote Control Setting Up the Remote ControlAbout the Keyboard and Remote Control Batteries Help HintsVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Panel VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Inputs and OutputsEject button Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers About Your Memory Card ReaderSupported Memory Card Readers and Compatible Media About Memory Stick Media Inserting a Memory Card Removing a Memory CardTo insert Memory Cards To Protect data on Memory Stick MediaVGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Panel Sharing Memory CardsTo remove a CompactFlash media VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and OutputsHdmi Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i Support Resources Vaio Help and SupportSafety Information To access Vaio Help and SupportDocumentation Wireless LAN function Security when using wireless LAN devicesSummary Additional NotesVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Setting Up the VGX-XL3 System Before You BeginConnecting your TV Hdmi ConnectorDVI-D Connector Component Connectors Y, Pb, PrVHF/UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV Transmission TV Signal SourcesAdditional TV Connections Additional NotesConnecting to standard cable access Catv OptionConnecting a CableCARD Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top BoxOption VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to a Standard Antenna air System Connecting your Home Theater / Speakers Configuring software for your speaker systemTo change speaker settings, do the following Two-channel sound systemVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Connecting to the Internet and Existing Wireless Network Wired NetworkWireless Network Turning Power On Software SetupMicrosoft Windows operating system setup Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakersResolution Setup Software Setup NotesTurning the Power Off Power Saving Functions StateSummary Overview Appendix aCommunicate Using Infrastructure Mode Wireless LAN Access PointTo connect to an access point Communicate Using Ad Hoc Mode Wireless Ad Hoc ConnectionAbout network keys To create an Ad Hoc networkVGX-XL3 Digital Living System Vaio Media Software Local Area Networks Appendix BVaio Computer Network About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Vaio Media Software System RequirementsServer requirements Client requirementsSetting Up a Client Computer To copy and distribute the installer fileNetwork requirements Register a client computer To register a client computerPreparing Your Multimedia Content To prepare your multimedia contentStarting Vaio Media Console To make additional content available to the network To configure client and server accessUsing Vaio Media Accessing Vaio Media HelpTo use Vaio Media Using an Analog Device for Video Playback To set up an analog deviceSummary VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Advantages of Digital TV with Media Center Appendix CUsing MCE to Set Up Required Components Disadvantages of Digital TV with Media CenterVGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Optional Components Important Information about your TV connection and signal Ready to beginUsing MCE to Set Up Digital TV Automatic TV Signal Setup for CableCARD Use VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Manual TV Signal Setup Set Up the TV Program GuideVGX-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 Creating DVD-Video from HD Recorded Content Activating a CableCARDFrequently Asked Questions What is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3?Create CD/DVD Notes Why cant I receive all of the channels in the MCE TV guide? Can I add a splitter to split the cable?VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Hard Disk Drive Recovery Appendix DBefore you begin Why Use RAID? Appendix EBenefits of RAID Higher Data SecurityTroubleshooting Appendix FPower/Start DVD Playback LimitationsEvent CommentUnable to shutdown the VGX-XL3 computer Windows operation becomes unstable Password Screen/DisplayRestart this device according to the following procedure Comment EventWireless Keyboard/Touchpad Issues Power on Usage environmentOptical Drive Hard Disk Software LimitationsMCE Live TV Issues Sound IssuesMCE Starting Up Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System