Sony VGX-XL3 manual Setting Up a Client Computer, Network requirements

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Network requirements

The VAIO Media™ software network must meet one of the following network requirements:

•Use the Ethernet capability that is built into the VAIO® computer (10BASET/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T).

•Use a wireless LAN interface:

-IEEE 802.11a (recommended for music, image, and video files)

-IEEE 802.11g (recommended for music, image, and video files)

-IEEE 802.11b (recommended for music and images files)

Note: IEEE 802.11b is not recommended for video files due to bandwidth constraints.

Setting Up a Client Computer

From the server, copy and distribute the VAIO Media™ installer file to the client computers.

To copy and distribute the installer file

1Click Start on the Windows taskbar, and point to All Programs.

2Point to VAIO Media, and click Install VAIO Media to other VAIO PCs. The Enjoying Music, Photos, and Video on Other VAIO computers window appears.

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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