Product Specifications, Operating System Software | Sony VGX-XL3

Product Specifications

VGX-XL3 Personal Computer

For complete hardware specifications, go to VAIO® Help and Support and select Product Specifications. [Start > All Programs > Help and Support]

Operating System Software

The operating system for the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™ is Microsoft®

Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™. VAIO value-added software provides you with additional features and PC capabilities and when teamed with Media Center, provides you with an even greater entertainment value.

Note: Even though the digital entertainment features of the VGX-XL3 computer are designed to work through Media Center, the features can also be accessed through independent software applications pre-installed on XL3 computer.

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Sony manual Product Specifications, Operating System Software, VGX-XL3 Personal Computer

Contents

User Guide Vaio VGX-XL3 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings Page Chapter What is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System?Introduction VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Product SpecificationsOperating System Software Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista Feature Description Unpacking the Vaio VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS SystemSony Original Software and Other Applications 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 Documentation Safety InformationTo access Vaio Help and Support 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 To connect to an access point Communicate Using Infrastructure ModeWireless LAN 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 Network requirements Setting Up a Client ComputerTo copy and distribute the installer file To register a client computer Register a client computer Starting Vaio Media Console Preparing Your Multimedia ContentTo prepare your multimedia content To configure client and server access To make additional content available to the network To use Vaio Media Using Vaio MediaAccessing Vaio Media Help Summary Using an Analog Device for Video PlaybackTo set up an analog device 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 Create CD/DVD Notes Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat is the Digital Cable Tuner installed in my VGX-XL3? 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 Starting Up MCE Live TV IssuesSound Issues Wireless LAN VGX-XL3 Digital Living System