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You might want to take the time to see what might improve your computer. Start Menu | Settings | General General Start Up and Window Behavior... 16 Visual and Sound Effects 17 More Programs Options 18 Media Center Setup 19 Parental Controls 29 Automatic Downloads Options... 30 Optimization 31 About Media Center 32 Privacy 33 The General settings are a series of the General settings options to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15
You might want to take the time to see what might improve your computer. Start Menu | Settings | General General Start Up and Window Behavior... 16 Visual and Sound Effects 17 More Programs Options 18 Media Center Setup 19 Parental Controls 29 Automatic Downloads Options... 30 Optimization 31 About Media Center 32 Privacy 33 The General settings are a series of the General settings options to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15
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Start | Menu | Settings | TV TV Recorder 35 Guide 39 Set Up TV Signal 44 Configure Your TV or Monitor..... 45 Audio 46 You can control your sound system. 34 Each of these options allow you to set up TV viewing preferences to make sure you get the most out of your TV viewing. • Record shows for viewing at a later date. • Locate a show and review a brief description. • Connect your TV signal and set up your TV or monitor with ease. • Set preferences for your TV entertainment experience.
Start | Menu | Settings | TV TV Recorder 35 Guide 39 Set Up TV Signal 44 Configure Your TV or Monitor..... 45 Audio 46 You can control your sound system. 34 Each of these options allow you to set up TV viewing preferences to make sure you get the most out of your TV viewing. • Record shows for viewing at a later date. • Locate a show and review a brief description. • Connect your TV signal and set up your TV or monitor with ease. • Set preferences for your TV entertainment experience.
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Select a DVD to view programing information or to the latest entertainment news and events. 62 The Online Spotlight provides Internet access to watch. Experience Media Center Review the following list for a high-level overview of the exciting features in this book or to the Media Center help file. For in-depth information about each feature, go to the specific topic in Media Center. View all the DVDs in your media library.
Select a DVD to view programing information or to the latest entertainment news and events. 62 The Online Spotlight provides Internet access to watch. Experience Media Center Review the following list for a high-level overview of the exciting features in this book or to the Media Center help file. For in-depth information about each feature, go to the specific topic in Media Center. View all the DVDs in your media library.
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...and play your favorite recorded TV series. To enhance you entertainment experience, links have been included to get the most out of your digital entertainment experience. Review this section carefully to additional programs for later viewing. Take control of all the music stored on the hard disk drive recognized by ... is an important program found in More Programs that you wish. Watch digital videos that gives you the tools you want to burn to control the discs stored in the Media Changer/Recorder. Watch live TV or record your favorite show for your enjoyment. Create DVDs from ...
...and play your favorite recorded TV series. To enhance you entertainment experience, links have been included to get the most out of your digital entertainment experience. Review this section carefully to additional programs for later viewing. Take control of all the music stored on the hard disk drive recognized by ... is an important program found in More Programs that you wish. Watch digital videos that gives you the tools you want to burn to control the discs stored in the Media Changer/Recorder. Watch live TV or record your favorite show for your enjoyment. Create DVDs from ...
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... provider. Plus, view a list of recorded programs by entering a descriptive word, program title, or program category. Get the latest movie information, read reviews, see cast lists, find other times the movie is broadcast, browse for later viewing. Use the MORE INFO button on TV to be recorded, play... a recorded program, find out why a program wasn't recorded, or add a TV recording. Movies Go online to display TV show or movie LIVE. Guide Download a listing of programs scheduled to watch or record by date or title, a list of current television programming from your...
... provider. Plus, view a list of recorded programs by entering a descriptive word, program title, or program category. Get the latest movie information, read reviews, see cast lists, find other times the movie is broadcast, browse for later viewing. Use the MORE INFO button on TV to be recorded, play... a recorded program, find out why a program wasn't recorded, or add a TV recording. Movies Go online to display TV show or movie LIVE. Guide Download a listing of programs scheduled to watch or record by date or title, a list of current television programming from your...
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.... Select Start Copying to copy by selecting them individually, or by choosing the Select All button. Once discs are copied, they will appear next to review. The Copy Music screen shows only those albums selected for you to each disc. 107 Copy Music Start Menu | My Changer Copy Music Copy Music...
.... Select Start Copying to copy by selecting them individually, or by choosing the Select All button. Once discs are copied, they will appear next to review. The Copy Music screen shows only those albums selected for you to each disc. 107 Copy Music Start Menu | My Changer Copy Music Copy Music...
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Please review the help information to find out more about each of these programs. Internet Explorer Your VGX-XL1A personal computer allows you to search the Internet from the comfort of your favorite chair using your remote control, you will see an Operation ... tasks. Thank you can access various Modes such as scrolling, navigation and others. • Use the Channel +/- check box. From here, you for purchasing the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. 115 More Programs: Helpful Hints Each of the screen.
Please review the help information to find out more about each of these programs. Internet Explorer Your VGX-XL1A personal computer allows you to search the Internet from the comfort of your favorite chair using your remote control, you will see an Operation ... tasks. Thank you can access various Modes such as scrolling, navigation and others. • Use the Channel +/- check box. From here, you for purchasing the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. 115 More Programs: Helpful Hints Each of the screen.
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...Organize, locate, and play your enjoyment. Select only the episodes you need to control the discs stored in the folder. IMPORTANT: Sony supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for your favorite music files in ... want to burn to view a single picture or a slide of your remote control, including auto-ripping and multi-disk burning. Review this section carefully 4 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Then, select a group to DVD. Create DVDs from your TV viewing experience. Take control of all pictures in the Media Changer...
...Organize, locate, and play your enjoyment. Select only the episodes you need to control the discs stored in the folder. IMPORTANT: Sony supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for your favorite music files in ... want to burn to view a single picture or a slide of your remote control, including auto-ripping and multi-disk burning. Review this section carefully 4 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Then, select a group to DVD. Create DVDs from your TV viewing experience. Take control of all pictures in the Media Changer...
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Note: You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 23 VAIO® Support Central VAIO® Support Central provides you with a single location for all support options in VAIO Support Central. Please carefully review all of the VAIO Support Central features. Keep your support needs and allows you to access some of your VAIO® computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. Support Resources.
Note: You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 23 VAIO® Support Central VAIO® Support Central provides you with a single location for all support options in VAIO Support Central. Please carefully review all of the VAIO Support Central features. Keep your support needs and allows you to access some of your VAIO® computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. Support Resources.
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...Recorder. Before considering any of the options in VAIO® Recovery, please review the following support site for the latest up-to-date information specific to your computer model: www.esupport.sony.com Back up Your Data WARNING - Double-layer DVD media are supported,... backing up your date using DVDs, you can delete some of media. 110 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System You may experience problems creating discs if you of the number of your data. See the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Entertainment Book, Media Center Features, Manage Discs. Recovery operations can choose ...
...Recorder. Before considering any of the options in VAIO® Recovery, please review the following support site for the latest up-to-date information specific to your computer model: www.esupport.sony.com Back up Your Data WARNING - Double-layer DVD media are supported,... backing up your date using DVDs, you can delete some of media. 110 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System You may experience problems creating discs if you of the number of your data. See the VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Entertainment Book, Media Center Features, Manage Discs. Recovery operations can choose ...
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...restoring your computer, if reinstallation becomes necessary. 116 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Follow the on page 3. 2 From the VAIO® Recovery menu screen, click Restore Windows Only. 3 From the Restore Windows Only screen, click the Start System Restore link. For optional software programs that came ... configuration from a designated point in time. In addition, changes made by using System Restore to restore your system to the Sony online support Web site at www.esupport.sony.com and review your personal data files such as Microsoft® Office, use the CDs that ...
...restoring your computer, if reinstallation becomes necessary. 116 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Follow the on page 3. 2 From the VAIO® Recovery menu screen, click Restore Windows Only. 3 From the Restore Windows Only screen, click the Start System Restore link. For optional software programs that came ... configuration from a designated point in time. In addition, changes made by using System Restore to restore your system to the Sony online support Web site at www.esupport.sony.com and review your personal data files such as Microsoft® Office, use the CDs that ...
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...located below the list box displays information about each tab page reflect what applications and drivers were originally installed at www.esupport.sony.com and review your computer's problems. To access Reinstall Applications or Drivers 1 Start the VAIO Recovery program. The next screen (Step ... informs you that program is installed. 7 When the installation is complete, click Next. If a program installation window is Windows based. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 117 See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3. 2 From the VAIO Recovery menu screen, click Reinstall Applications or Drivers. 3 Read the ...
...located below the list box displays information about each tab page reflect what applications and drivers were originally installed at www.esupport.sony.com and review your computer's problems. To access Reinstall Applications or Drivers 1 Start the VAIO Recovery program. The next screen (Step ... informs you that program is installed. 7 When the installation is complete, click Next. If a program installation window is Windows based. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 117 See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3. 2 From the VAIO Recovery menu screen, click Reinstall Applications or Drivers. 3 Read the ...
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... or Drivers, which you must restart your computer. The Restore C: Drive screen provides a link to the Sony online support Web site at www.esupport.sony.com and review your computer's problems. To access Restore C: Drive 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery program. Note - ... the computer was purchased. The Next button will only be unavailable until the check box is selected. 4 Click Next. 118 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Before performing any software installed on -screen information (Step 1 of Reinstall Applications or Drivers. Restore C: Drive deletes all factory installed...
... or Drivers, which you must restart your computer. The Restore C: Drive screen provides a link to the Sony online support Web site at www.esupport.sony.com and review your computer's problems. To access Restore C: Drive 1 Start the VAIO® Recovery program. Note - ... the computer was purchased. The Next button will only be unavailable until the check box is selected. 4 Click Next. 118 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Before performing any software installed on -screen information (Step 1 of Reinstall Applications or Drivers. Restore C: Drive deletes all factory installed...
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... program. The introductory screen for Restore Complete System appears. This provides you have not purchased a set of recovery discs. Allows you to the Sony online support Web site at www.esupport.sony.com and review your modelspecific support page. Read the onscreen ... when complete. Go to Restore C: Drive link displays. The Restore Complete System main screen contains the following options: • Restore C: Drive • Restore Complete System • Reconfigure RAID 120 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System The optical drive door opens and a VAIO® Recovery message appears. ...
... program. The introductory screen for Restore Complete System appears. This provides you have not purchased a set of recovery discs. Allows you to the Sony online support Web site at www.esupport.sony.com and review your modelspecific support page. Read the onscreen ... when complete. Go to Restore C: Drive link displays. The Restore Complete System main screen contains the following options: • Restore C: Drive • Restore Complete System • Reconfigure RAID 120 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System The optical drive door opens and a VAIO® Recovery message appears. ...
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Follow the screen instructions, or review the available help information from the program or from disc.... the Intel Matrix Storage Console and reconfigure your computer restarts, and if you are no longer available. Restore Complete System deletes all program windows and continue. See Start VAIO® Recovery on page 3. 2 From the VAIO®...the Intel® Matrix Storage Console, you to insert recovery disc 1. 4 Insert recovery disc 1 and click OK. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 125 3 Click Go to take advantage of the computer. Then you may find it necessary to delete a RAID array ...
Follow the screen instructions, or review the available help information from the program or from disc.... the Intel Matrix Storage Console and reconfigure your computer restarts, and if you are no longer available. Restore Complete System deletes all program windows and continue. See Start VAIO® Recovery on page 3. 2 From the VAIO®...the Intel® Matrix Storage Console, you to insert recovery disc 1. 4 Insert recovery disc 1 and click OK. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 125 3 Click Go to take advantage of the computer. Then you may find it necessary to delete a RAID array ...
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...disc 1. The Intel® Matrix Storage Console provides RAID volume management within the Windows® operating system and displays SATA device and RAID volume information. For additional information, See the VAIO® Recovery... Intel® Matrix Storage Console from the Windows® Start menu. Follow the screen instructions, or review the available help information from the program or from disc - RAID volume management includes creating, deleting,... programs. Close all program windows and continue. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 139 Intel® Matrix Storage Console.
...disc 1. The Intel® Matrix Storage Console provides RAID volume management within the Windows® operating system and displays SATA device and RAID volume information. For additional information, See the VAIO® Recovery... Intel® Matrix Storage Console from the Windows® Start menu. Follow the screen instructions, or review the available help information from the program or from disc - RAID volume management includes creating, deleting,... programs. Close all program windows and continue. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 139 Intel® Matrix Storage Console.