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Getting to Know Your
Step 1:
Connecting your TV
If your TV has a HDMI™ connector, use the supplied HDMI cable and connect one end to your TV and the other end to the HDMI connector on the back panel of the DLS computer.
If your TV has a
+HDMI connector on the back panel of the DLS computer. Then using the supplied
HDMI cable, connect one end of the cable to the adapter and the other end to your TV.
If your TV has component connectors (Y, Pb, Pr), use a RCA cable (not supplied) and connect one end to the corresponding component jacks on your TV and on the back panel of the DLS computer.
Note: If your TV has a HDMI connector and a
Note: The HDMI cable carries both video and audio signals.
Note: You cannot use HDMI and Component connections at the same time.
Step 2:
Connecting your
Home Theater / Speakers
If your sound system has two channels, use the LINE OUT (L) (R) on the back panel of the DLS computer and the LINE IN audio composite connectors on your speakers.
If your sound system has more than two channels, use the supplied Optical S/PDIF cable and connect one end to the S/PDIF Optical OUT connector on the back panel of the DLS computer and connect the other end to the OPTICAL IN connector on your sound system.
Note: An optical/coaxial connection will provide a higher quality output than a composite connection.
Note: It is not necessary to use the optical or composite audio connections if you use the HDMI cable.
Step 3:
Connecting to the Internet
Wired Network: Use an
Wireless Network:
Connect WLAN antenna to the system. Launch Marvell Client Utility Application. Select "station" as the operation mode.
Then proceed to Windows Wireless Zero Configuration service to set up your connection with your preferred Access Point.
Step 4:
Turning Power On
Make sure all hardware is connected and that power cables are plugged into properly grounded electrical outlets. (three prong outlets)
✔Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakers.
✔Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication
1.Slide the Power button to ON.
2.From the back of the keyboard, slide the Pointing Device button to ON.
3.From the back of the keyboard, and the front panel of the DLS computer, press the Connect buttons simultaneously and hold a few seconds.
4.Test the keyboard to make sure it is functioning properly.
Step 5:
Software Setup
✔Microsoft® Windows® operating system Setup
The first time you start your computer you will be presented with a series of screens for Windows® XP Setup. Please follow the
✔Sony Registration
Please complete all information to register your Sony product. This makes it easier to keep your products updated and obtain technical support, if necessary.
Note: Once you complete Windows Setup and Sony Registration, do the following:
✔Check the picture quality of your TV or monitor. If it is not correct, go to Step 7 Resolution Setup.
If Media Center automatically opens, and you need to adjust your picture quality, minimize Media Center and go to Step 6: Resolution Setup. When complete return to Media Center Setup.
✔Make sure your Internet connection is working properly.
✔Media Center Setup
The first time Media Center starts, you will be presented with a series of screens that will guide you through Media Center Setup. Please follow all
Media Center Wireless Network Note:
Step 6:
Resolution Setup
To set the resolution for your TV or Monitor, do the following:
1.Using the pointing device on your wireless keyboard, right click anywhere on the Windows desktop.
2.From the menu, point to or click NVIDIA® Display. A new menu option opens. The menu option name depends on what TV or monitor is connected to the computer.
3.Click the new menu command. The following screen appears.
4. | From the Directory list, click nView Display |
| Settings, if necessary. |
5. | Click the Device Settings button. |
6. | From the side menu, click TV Format. |
| Select the appropriate option for your |
| TV from the list. |
Sample Set-Up Option 1
HDMI
1 | OR HDMI with DVI Adapter |
|
OR Component
VAIO® Support Central
If you have an existing wireless network, and you wish to add the
7. | Click the Apply button. |
8. | Continue with Media Center Setup. |
SPDIF
VGX-XL2A
OR RCA
TV
Audio System
Provides you with a single location for all of your support needs and allows you to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony® and Microsoft®.
Keep your VAIO® computer’s system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update.
Note: You must be connected to the Internet to access some of the VAIO Support Central features.
Note: You can find more setup information in your computer's User Guide and in your TV or audio system documentation.
Sample
VGX-XL2A Cable / Satellite STB
Cable Service
(Wall outlet)
TV
To access VAIO Support Central, do the following:
1.Using your wireless keyboard w/ integrated pointing device, select Windows Start.
2.From the Start menu, select All Programs.
3.From the All Programs menu, select VAIO Support Central.
Note: To access the most updated information available for
to Support Control Central > Documentation and select the
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