Documentation, Safety Information | Sony VGX-XL3 instruction

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1Using your wireless keyboard w/integrated pointing device, select the Windows Start button.

2From the Start menu, select All Programs.

3From the All Programs menu, select VAIO Help and Support.

Note: To access the most updated information available for the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System, periodically go to VAIO Help and Support > Manuals and Specifications and select the VGX-XL3 User Guide. This guide will updated on an ongoing basis for your convenience.

Documentation

The following support documents for the VAIO VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™ are available in VAIO Help and Support.

Online User Guide: The online user guide is designed to provide you with detailed information about the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System product.

Note: The Online User Guide will be updated on an ongoing basis for your convenience. Please return to VAIO Help and Support > Manuals and Specifications periodically to download updated User Guide information.

Online Media Center User Guide. The online user guide is designed to provide you with detailed information about how to use your VGX-XL3 Digital Living System with Microsoft® Media Center in Windows Vista™. Also, see Appendix C in the User Guide for Media Center setup information.

Online VAIO Recovery Center User Guide: The online user guide is designed to provide you with detailed information about how to to restore your VGX-XL3 Digital Living System to the original factory settings, and reinstall specific factory-installed software applications and drives. Also, see Appendix D in the User Guide for general and support information for system recovery.

Online RAID Systems User Guide: The online user guide provides an overview of RAID disc arrays and various RAID levels that can be configured with your VGX-XL3 Digital Living System product. Also, see Appendix E in the User Guide for general and support information for RAID.

Safety Information

Carefully read the VGX-XL3 Safety Information Guide. The guide, in printed format, is contained in the packaging materials.

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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 Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Feature Description Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS System Sony Original Software and Other ApplicationsUnpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Wireless Keyboard Setting up the KeyboardTo activate wireless keyboard communications Insert the Batteries Setting Up the Remote Control Vaio Remote Control Help Hints About the Keyboard and Remote Control Batteries VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Inputs and Outputs VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Front Panel Eject button About Your Memory Card Reader Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers Supported 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 Media Sharing Memory Cards VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back PanelTo remove a CompactFlash media VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and Outputs Hdmi Component Video OUT 480i, 480p,720p,1080i Vaio Help and Support Support Resources Safety Information To access Vaio Help and SupportDocumentation Security when using wireless LAN devices Wireless LAN functionSummary Additional Notes VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Before You Begin Setting Up the VGX-XL3 System Hdmi Connector Connecting your TVDVI-D Connector Component Connectors Y, Pb, Pr TV Signal Sources VHF/UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV TransmissionAdditional TV Connections Additional Notes Option Connecting to standard cable access Catv Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box Connecting a CableCARD Option 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 system VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Wired Network Connecting to the Internet and Existing Wireless Network Wireless Network Software Setup Turning Power OnMicrosoft Windows operating system setup Turn on the power to the computer, TV, and speakers Software Setup Notes Resolution Setup Turning the Power Off State Power Saving Functions Summary Appendix a Overview Communicate Using Infrastructure Mode Wireless LAN Access PointTo connect to an access point Wireless Ad Hoc Connection Communicate Using Ad Hoc ModeAbout network keys To create an Ad Hoc network VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Appendix B Vaio Media Software Local Area Networks Vaio Computer Network Vaio Media Software System Requirements About Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows VistaServer requirements Client requirements Setting Up a Client Computer To copy and distribute the installer fileNetwork requirements To register a client computer Register a client computer Preparing Your Multimedia Content To prepare your multimedia contentStarting Vaio Media Console To configure client and server access To make additional content available to the network Using 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 Appendix C Advantages of Digital TV with Media Center Disadvantages of Digital TV with Media Center Using MCE to Set Up Required Components VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Optional Components Ready to begin Important Information about your TV connection and signal Using 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 Setup VGX-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 Content Frequently Asked Questions What is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3?Create 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 Recovery Before you begin Appendix E Why Use RAID? Higher Data Security Benefits of RAID Appendix F Troubleshooting DVD Playback Limitations Power/StartEvent Comment Unable to shutdown the VGX-XL3 computer Windows operation becomes unstable Screen/Display Password Comment Event Restart this device according to the following procedure Wireless Keyboard/Touchpad Issues Usage environment Power on Optical Drive Software Limitations Hard Disk MCE Live TV Issues Sound IssuesMCE Starting Up Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System