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VGX-XL manual
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User Guide
Personal Computer
V G X - X L s e r i e s
Contents
V G X - X L s e r i e s
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Contents
About the Indicator Lights
Connecting a Display (TV)
Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
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Before Use
Notice
Documentation
Printed Documentation
A Setting Up Poster
Troubleshooting Guide
Recovery Guide
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❑Accessories
❑Software
❑Wallpapers
Windows Help and Support
Windows Help and Support
Further Sources
Getting Started
Locating Controls and Ports
Back
About the Indicator Lights
Connecting a Display (TV)
To connect an HDMI-compatibleTV
To change the sound output device
Connecting the Power Cord
To connect the power cord
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Shutting Down Your Computer Safely
To shut down your computer
Using Your VAIO Computer
Using the Keyboard
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Before you use the keyboard
To connect the wireless keyboard
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Using the Touch Pad
To disable/enable the touch pad
Using the Optical Disc Drive
To insert a disc
To remove a disc
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Reading and Writing Optical Discs
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Notes on writing data to a disc
Click to DVD
Roxio Easy Media Creator
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Notes on playing discs
❑Close all open applications before playing a DVD movie
❑Deactivate the screen saver and exit anti-virussoftware before playing a disc
❑Do not switch to power saving modes while your computer is playing a DVD
To play an audio CD
To copy files to a disc
To play a DVD
Using the TV Function
To connect your computer to terrestrial or cable TV services
Using the Remote Commander
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Controlling your TV volume with the supplied remote commander
To insert batteries
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3Insert the supplied two AA batteries into the remote commander
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Setting up Windows Media Center
Custom setup
Optional Setup
Configure tuners
TV signal
Using the Memory Stick Media
To insert a Memory Stick media
To view the contents of the Memory Stick media
To format a Memory Stick media
Close
To remove a Memory Stick media
Using Other Memory Cards
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To insert a memory card
To remove a memory card
Using the Internet
Using Wireless LAN (WLAN)
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To connect the WLAN antenna
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Communicating without an Access Point (Ad-hoc)
To communicate without an access point (ad-hoc)
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Communicating with an Access Point (Infrastructure)
The access point will select which channel to use on an infrastructure network
To connect to a wireless network
To disconnect from a wireless network
Stopping Wireless LAN Communications
Using Peripheral Devices
Connecting a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Device
To connect a USB mouse
To connect a USB floppy disk drive
To disconnect a USB floppy disk drive
Connecting a Printer
To connect a printer using the USB port
Connecting an i.LINK Device
To connect a digital video camcorder
Connecting to a Network (LAN)
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Customizing Your VAIO Computer
Setting the Password
To add the power-onpassword
To change or remove the power-onpassword
Setting Up Your Computer with VAIO Control Center
To use VAIO Control Center
Using the Power Saving Modes
To activate Sleep mode
To return to Normal mode
To change the Sleep mode settings
Upgrading Your VAIO Computer
Before Upgrading Your Computer
Opening and Closing the Computer
To remove the top panel
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To replace the top panel
Adding and Removing Memory
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To change or add a memory module
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11Replace the graphic card, connect the cable, and tighten the screw
12Replace the top panel
See Closing the Computer (page 86) for the detailed instructions
To view the amount of memory
Installing the Hard Disk Drive
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To install an additional hard disk drive
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8Connect the power cables to the preinstalled and new hard disk drives
9Connect the SATA cables to the hard disk drives as follows:
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To identify the additional hard disk space
Precautions
On Using the Power Source
On Handling Your Computer
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On Handling Floppy Disks
On Handling Discs
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On Using Headphones
On Handling Memory Stick Media
On Handling the Hard Disk
To avoid damaging your hard disk
Troubleshooting
Computer
What should I do if a BIOS error appears when I turn on my computer
System Time
Load Setup Defaults
Load Setup Defaults (Y/N)
Save configuration changes and exit now
What should I do if power indicator lights but my display stays blank
❑Make sure the proper input for your display (TV, DVI-Dmonitor) is selected
❑Make sure your display (TV, DVI-Dmonitor) is turned on
❑If your display is still blank, follow these steps:
What should I do if my computer or software stops responding
To restore your computer to normal operating stability
What should I do if my game software does not work or it keeps crashing
What should I do if I cannot remember the BIOS password
Why does it take time before my computer starts
System Security
To download and install the latest security update
Networking
Why is the data transfer speed slow
How do I avoid data transfer interruptions
What are channels
Why does the network connection stop when I change the encryption key
Optical Discs
What should I do if I cannot play a CD or DVD properly on my computer
Ctrl+Alt+Delete
Open Volume Mixer
1Click Start and Control Panel
2Click System and Maintenance
Driver
Driver Details
WinDVD BD for VAIO
2Click Additional Options
3Click NVIDIA Control Panel
What should I do if I cannot write data to CD media
What should I do if I cannot write data to DVD media
Display
2 Click Additional Options
3 Click NVIDIA Control Panel
4 Click Video & Television
What should I do if my TV shows distorted images
What should I do if my TV does not show a clear view of the Windows desktop
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How do I run Windows Aero
3Select Windows Aero from the Color scheme options on the Appearance tab
Printing
Microphone
Speakers
Keyboard
Touch Pad
Floppy Disks
Audio/Video
Memory Stick Media
Peripherals
Support Options
Sony Support Information
e-Support
Can I submit my questions at any time
Is there a cost involved for using e-Support
How do I know when the e-SupportTeam has handled my query/case
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