User Guide
Vaio VGX-XL3 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings
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Chapter
What is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System?
Introduction
VGX-XL3 Personal Computer
Product Specifications
Operating System Software
Feature Description
Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista
Unpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer
Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS System
Sony Original Software and Other Applications
To activate wireless keyboard communications
Wireless Keyboard Setting up the Keyboard
Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication
Insert the Batteries
Vaio Remote Control
Setting Up the Remote Control
About the Keyboard and Remote Control Batteries
Help Hints
VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Panel
VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Inputs and Outputs
Eject button
Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers
About Your Memory Card Reader
Supported Memory Card Readers and Compatible Media
About Memory Stick Media
To insert Memory Cards
Inserting a Memory Card
Removing a Memory Card
To Protect data on Memory Stick Media
To remove a CompactFlash media
VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Panel
Sharing Memory Cards
VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and Outputs
Hdmi
Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i
Support Resources
Vaio Help and Support
Documentation
Safety Information
To access Vaio Help and Support
Summary
Wireless LAN function
Security when using wireless LAN devices
Additional Notes
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Setting Up the VGX-XL3 System
Before You Begin
DVI-D Connector
Connecting your TV
Hdmi Connector
Component Connectors Y, Pb, Pr
Additional TV Connections
VHF/UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV Transmission
TV Signal Sources
Additional Notes
Connecting to standard cable access Catv
Option
Connecting a CableCARD
Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box
Option
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Connecting to a Standard Antenna air System
To change speaker settings, do the following
Connecting your Home Theater / Speakers
Configuring software for your speaker system
Two-channel sound system
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Connecting to the Internet and Existing Wireless Network
Wired Network
Wireless Network
Microsoft Windows operating system setup
Turning Power On
Software Setup
Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakers
Resolution Setup
Software Setup Notes
Turning the Power Off
Power Saving Functions
State
Summary
Overview
Appendix a
To connect to an access point
Communicate Using Infrastructure Mode
Wireless LAN Access Point
About network keys
Communicate Using Ad Hoc Mode
Wireless Ad Hoc Connection
To create an Ad Hoc network
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Vaio Media Software Local Area Networks
Appendix B
Vaio Computer Network
Server requirements
About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista
Vaio Media Software System Requirements
Client requirements
Network requirements
Setting Up a Client Computer
To copy and distribute the installer file
Register a client computer
To register a client computer
Starting Vaio Media Console
Preparing Your Multimedia Content
To prepare your multimedia content
To make additional content available to the network
To configure client and server access
To use Vaio Media
Using Vaio Media
Accessing Vaio Media Help
Summary
Using an Analog Device for Video Playback
To set up an analog device
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Advantages of Digital TV with Media Center
Appendix C
Using MCE to Set Up Required Components
Disadvantages of Digital TV with Media Center
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Optional Components
Important Information about your TV connection and signal
Ready to begin
Using MCE to Set Up Digital TV
Automatic TV Signal Setup for CableCARD Use
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Manual TV Signal Setup
Set Up the TV Program Guide
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Select Cable, and then select Next to continue
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Library Setup
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Creating DVD-Video from HD Recorded Content
Activating a CableCARD
Create CD/DVD Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3?
Why cant I receive all of the channels in the MCE TV guide?
Can I add a splitter to split the cable?
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Hard Disk Drive Recovery
Appendix D
Before you begin
Why Use RAID?
Appendix E
Benefits of RAID
Higher Data Security
Troubleshooting
Appendix F
Event
Power/Start
DVD Playback Limitations
Comment
Unable to shutdown the VGX-XL3 computer
Windows operation becomes unstable
Password
Screen/Display
Restart this device according to the following procedure
Comment Event
Wireless Keyboard/Touchpad Issues
Power on
Usage environment
Optical Drive
Hard Disk
Software Limitations
MCE Starting Up
MCE Live TV Issues
Sound Issues
Wireless LAN
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