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Contents Welcome ...1 What is VGX-XL1? ...2 Benefits of the VGX-XL1 ...3 VGX-XL1A Features ...4 VGP-XL1B Features ...5 Getting Started ...6 Using the Remote Control ...7 Using the Wireless Keyboard ...8 Getting Around Media Center ...9 Adding files to Media Center ...10 Using the Search Feature ...11 Support Resources ...12 Media Center Setup 13 Settings ...14 General ......
Contents Welcome ...1 What is VGX-XL1? ...2 Benefits of the VGX-XL1 ...3 VGX-XL1A Features ...4 VGP-XL1B Features ...5 Getting Started ...6 Using the Remote Control ...7 Using the Wireless Keyboard ...8 Getting Around Media Center ...9 Adding files to Media Center ...10 Using the Search Feature ...11 Support Resources ...12 Media Center Setup 13 Settings ...14 General ......
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... managed using the wireless keyboard w/intragrated pointing device and the remote control. Enhanced Connectivity PC, wired, and wireless connectivity. To write files, use the Media Changer/Recorder. VGX-XL1A Features The XL1A is equipped with the ...following additional features: Cutting Edge IT Architecture Pentium D, DDR 2 RAM, PCI-E graphics, S-ATA drives, RAID enabled, and multitasking. The XL1A is a technologically advanced and powerful computer that will be right at home in your living... disk access and System Recovery.
... managed using the wireless keyboard w/intragrated pointing device and the remote control. Enhanced Connectivity PC, wired, and wireless connectivity. To write files, use the Media Changer/Recorder. VGX-XL1A Features The XL1A is equipped with the ...following additional features: Cutting Edge IT Architecture Pentium D, DDR 2 RAM, PCI-E graphics, S-ATA drives, RAID enabled, and multitasking. The XL1A is a technologically advanced and powerful computer that will be right at home in your living... disk access and System Recovery.
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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 can access various Modes such as scrolling, navigation and others. • Use the Channel +/- To use ...the assistance you for purchasing the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. 115 check box. More Programs: Helpful Hints Each of the programs that contains several functions button, including how to exit Internet Explorer. When you first open Internet Explorer using the wireless keyboard (recommended) or the VAIO remote...
Please review the help information to find out more about each of these programs. Internet Explorer Your VGX-XL1A personal computer allows you can access various Modes such as scrolling, navigation and others. • Use the Channel +/- To use ...the assistance you for purchasing the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. 115 check box. More Programs: Helpful Hints Each of the programs that contains several functions button, including how to exit Internet Explorer. When you first open Internet Explorer using the wireless keyboard (recommended) or the VAIO remote...
VGX-XL1 Welcome Mat
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...10004; Insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline AA batteries oriented as a normal 1394 port, with one exception: DO NOT connect a second 1394 device on the back of discs). Please see Step 4 Activate Wireless Keyboard Communications on the changer drive...174; Cable (6pin-S400) Keyboard (4) AA Batteries Remote (2) AA Batteries HDMI™ to Know Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ VGX-XL1A Digital Living System Computer VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1A - Note: Once a new device is a Class 1 Laser Product. Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Before using the VAIO...
...10004; Insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline AA batteries oriented as a normal 1394 port, with one exception: DO NOT connect a second 1394 device on the back of discs). Please see Step 4 Activate Wireless Keyboard Communications on the changer drive...174; Cable (6pin-S400) Keyboard (4) AA Batteries Remote (2) AA Batteries HDMI™ to Know Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ VGX-XL1A Digital Living System Computer VGP-XL1B Media Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1A - Note: Once a new device is a Class 1 Laser Product. Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Before using the VAIO...
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...drives. From the Start menu, select All Programs. 3. Make sure the Media Changer/ Recorder is properly connected to the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and is connected and that are thicker than 1.5 mm or thinner than a composite connection. To eject discs ...Sony used only to designate that work with Media Center Setup. Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Step 1: Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/Recorder Using the supplied i.LINK® cable, connect one end of the cable to the adapter and the other end to your TV. If your wireless keyboard...
...drives. From the Start menu, select All Programs. 3. Make sure the Media Changer/ Recorder is properly connected to the VGX-XL1A Personal Computer and is connected and that are thicker than 1.5 mm or thinner than a composite connection. To eject discs ...Sony used only to designate that work with Media Center Setup. Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Step 1: Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/Recorder Using the supplied i.LINK® cable, connect one end of the cable to the adapter and the other end to your TV. If your wireless keyboard...
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...or representation with each and every particular instance. Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change without notice. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Living Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, ...Keyboard HDMI™ Cable/ i.LINK® Cable/ S/PDIF Optical Cable HDMI-DVI Adapter/ Mini DVD Adapter Wireless Antenna AA Batteries (6) Power Cords (2) Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with IDs. VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX-XL1A...
...or representation with each and every particular instance. Simulated graphic shown on the Sony Desktop Computer are subject to change without notice. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Living Studio, SonicStage, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, ...Keyboard HDMI™ Cable/ i.LINK® Cable/ S/PDIF Optical Cable HDMI-DVI Adapter/ Mini DVD Adapter Wireless Antenna AA Batteries (6) Power Cords (2) Software Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 with IDs. VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX-XL1A...
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...® Update Getting to know the VGX-XL1 DLS System Unpacking the VAIO XL1 Personal Computer Make sure you have the following items: VGX-XL1A PC WLAN Antenna HDMI™ Cable Remote Batteries (2) Wireless Keyboard w/Intergrated Pointing Device Power Cord Infrared Blaster Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Keyboard Batteries (4) HDMI™ to DVI-D Adapter 6 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System For DVD Playback • Roxio...
...® Update Getting to know the VGX-XL1 DLS System Unpacking the VAIO XL1 Personal Computer Make sure you have the following items: VGX-XL1A PC WLAN Antenna HDMI™ Cable Remote Batteries (2) Wireless Keyboard w/Intergrated Pointing Device Power Cord Infrared Blaster Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Keyboard Batteries (4) HDMI™ to DVI-D Adapter 6 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System For DVD Playback • Roxio...
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... and the wireless keyboard w/integrated pointing device. Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Before using the keyboard, you must activate communications between the XL1A computer and the wireless keyboard when activating communications. 1 On the front of the keyboard, slide the Power...keyboard, slide the Point Device button to On. 3 On the back of the keyboard, and the front panel of the XL1A computer, press the connect buttons simultaneously and hold for a few seconds. 4 Test the keyboard and the point device to make sure both are functioning properly. 8 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System...
... and the wireless keyboard w/integrated pointing device. Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication Before using the keyboard, you must activate communications between the XL1A computer and the wireless keyboard when activating communications. 1 On the front of the keyboard, slide the Power...keyboard, slide the Point Device button to On. 3 On the back of the keyboard, and the front panel of the XL1A computer, press the connect buttons simultaneously and hold for a few seconds. 4 Test the keyboard and the point device to make sure both are functioning properly. 8 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System...
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... remember to point the remote at the VGX-XL1A personal computer, not at the TV or monitor. If you will use the "same" kind of manganese batteries and alkaline batteries, etc.) can be using the keyboard for the keyboard. 10 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Re-chargeable batteries are dead, it may... When using the battery indicator located on the upper right of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline batteries (supplied) oriented as shown in the device even when the batteries are not supported. • Use alkaline ...
... remember to point the remote at the VGX-XL1A personal computer, not at the TV or monitor. If you will use the "same" kind of manganese batteries and alkaline batteries, etc.) can be using the keyboard for the keyboard. 10 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Re-chargeable batteries are dead, it may... When using the battery indicator located on the upper right of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony Super Mangan Alkaline batteries (supplied) oriented as shown in the device even when the batteries are not supported. • Use alkaline ...
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.../Recorder are placed in direct sunlight - VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 27 areas with excessive heat, dust, and humidity - areas with high heat, such as near a heater - Damage may cause some general guidelines. • The maximum distance between XL1A computer and the keyboard can be placed. Chapter 2: Setting Up the DLS System Before You Begin Before setting up...
.../Recorder are placed in direct sunlight - VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 27 areas with excessive heat, dust, and humidity - areas with high heat, such as near a heater - Damage may cause some general guidelines. • The maximum distance between XL1A computer and the keyboard can be placed. Chapter 2: Setting Up the DLS System Before You Begin Before setting up...
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... and select the appropriate option for your wireless keyboard, right click anywhere on -screen instructions. • Media Center Wireless Network: If you have an existing wireless network, and you wish to add the XL1A personal computer to the network, start Media Center and from the list. 7 Continue with Media Center Setup. 42 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System
... and select the appropriate option for your wireless keyboard, right click anywhere on -screen instructions. • Media Center Wireless Network: If you have an existing wireless network, and you wish to add the XL1A personal computer to the network, start Media Center and from the list. 7 Continue with Media Center Setup. 42 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System
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... 3) displays with the message Create Recovery DVD 1/2. 12 Click OK on your keyboard. 20 Return to the loaded disc icon. Remove the disc from the Media Changer/Recorder and label it VGX-XL1A Recovery DVD 2/2. 27 Close Media Center and store the Recovery DVD Discs in ... Close Media Center. Note: Blank DVD media should already be loaded in a safe location. See Step 1. The Create Recovery process begins. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 115 A Confirm Eject message displays. 18 Click Yes. The Create DVD process continues. The Manage Discs screen displays. 25 Click the Eject ...
... 3) displays with the message Create Recovery DVD 1/2. 12 Click OK on your keyboard. 20 Return to the loaded disc icon. Remove the disc from the Media Changer/Recorder and label it VGX-XL1A Recovery DVD 2/2. 27 Close Media Center and store the Recovery DVD Discs in ... Close Media Center. Note: Blank DVD media should already be loaded in a safe location. See Step 1. The Create Recovery process begins. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 115 A Confirm Eject message displays. 18 Click Yes. The Create DVD process continues. The Manage Discs screen displays. 25 Click the Eject ...
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... or standby mode. Event: How do I know if the battery level of the keyboard is off the power using the battery indicator located on the upper right of supported device. 150 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Note: Please turn the power off the power again by holding the power button for... at least four seconds. Comment: Quit the software you are creating or editing may not be checked using this device as a result of a wireless packet from the XL1A computer if...
... or standby mode. Event: How do I know if the battery level of the keyboard is off the power using the battery indicator located on the upper right of supported device. 150 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Note: Please turn the power off the power again by holding the power button for... at least four seconds. Comment: Quit the software you are creating or editing may not be checked using this device as a result of a wireless packet from the XL1A computer if...
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Restart this device according to the XL1A computer. 152 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System When the power lamp is connected to the PC (antenna icon on (orange), turn the power on your display to the XL1A computer has been off approximately 30 seconds, turn off the power again by holding the power ...Turn off the power, and then restart the XL1A computer. • Check the other inputs on again. Event: The screen is frozen Comment: • Verify the keyboard is turned on, the battery level is sufficient, and the keyboard is on the keyboard display). After the power to make sure ...
Restart this device according to the XL1A computer. 152 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System When the power lamp is connected to the PC (antenna icon on (orange), turn the power on your display to the XL1A computer has been off approximately 30 seconds, turn off the power again by holding the power ...Turn off the power, and then restart the XL1A computer. • Check the other inputs on again. Event: The screen is frozen Comment: • Verify the keyboard is turned on, the battery level is sufficient, and the keyboard is on the keyboard display). After the power to make sure ...
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...) at the same time and hold for a few seconds. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 155 Connect to a device which supports the HDMI-DVI adapter. Event: When the TV or display is on. 2 Re-connect the keyboard/touchpad to the XL1A computer by the HDMI-DVI adapter. Event: My keyboard works, but not the touchpad (or vice versa). Comment...
...) at the same time and hold for a few seconds. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 155 Connect to a device which supports the HDMI-DVI adapter. Event: When the TV or display is on. 2 Re-connect the keyboard/touchpad to the XL1A computer by the HDMI-DVI adapter. Event: My keyboard works, but not the touchpad (or vice versa). Comment...
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... disable the pointing device. Refer to the XL1A computer and the keyboard. 2 Restart the XL1A computer and the keyboard. 3 Perform the Activate Keyboard Communications procedure in Chapter 1of this guide. Comment: Follow the instructions below. 1 Turn off the power to the Setting up the Keyboard topic in Chapter 1, if necesary. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 157 Event: I Want to "OFF". Comment...
... disable the pointing device. Refer to the XL1A computer and the keyboard. 2 Restart the XL1A computer and the keyboard. 3 Perform the Activate Keyboard Communications procedure in Chapter 1of this guide. Comment: Follow the instructions below. 1 Turn off the power to the Setting up the Keyboard topic in Chapter 1, if necesary. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 157 Event: I Want to "OFF". Comment...