2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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...VGA out, TV and S-Video ports. VGP-PRUX1: 1 4-pin i.LINK®5 interface, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-out and DC in part without written permission is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All products with an i.LINK connector may vary. 2 DVD media/formats are not universally compatible. 3...serial, parallel, VGA and DVI-D. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are trademarks of their respective owners. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Printed in . VGP-PRTX1: VGA out, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet...
...VGA out, TV and S-Video ports. VGP-PRUX1: 1 4-pin i.LINK®5 interface, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA-Out, A/V-out and DC in part without written permission is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. All products with an i.LINK connector may vary. 2 DVD media/formats are not universally compatible. 3...serial, parallel, VGA and DVI-D. The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are trademarks of their respective owners. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. Printed in . VGP-PRTX1: VGA out, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet...
Entertainment Guide
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... telephone (toll charges may apply). This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON...reconfigurations of the software may not be identical to this computer may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES... MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. NOTICE VGX-XL1 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
... telephone (toll charges may apply). This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON...reconfigurations of the software may not be identical to this computer may not necessarily be transported or used outside the United States. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. WEB SITE INFORMATION IS OBTAINED FROM VARIOUS SOURCES... MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. NOTICE VGX-XL1 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
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You can set your remote control to skip chapters and skip forward and back, giving you the control and flexibility to watch only certain parts of a movie or skip forward or backward to locate a specific scene. Once you decide on using your remote control, go to the chapter titled Getting ...
You can set your remote control to skip chapters and skip forward and back, giving you the control and flexibility to watch only certain parts of a movie or skip forward or backward to locate a specific scene. Once you decide on using your remote control, go to the chapter titled Getting ...
VGX-XL1 Welcome Mat
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...load a single disc, press the Load button once and insert the disc in part without written permission is prohibited. or To load multiple discs, press the Load ...VGX-XL1A personal computer to the network, start your computer you to Media Center Setup. ✔ Make sure your sound system has more than a composite connection. Finally, select the Eject button to the computer... on the power to eject the disc from Sony® and Microsoft®. Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Step 1: Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/Recorder Using the supplied i.LINK...
...load a single disc, press the Load button once and insert the disc in part without written permission is prohibited. or To load multiple discs, press the Load ...VGX-XL1A personal computer to the network, start your computer you to Media Center Setup. ✔ Make sure your sound system has more than a composite connection. Finally, select the Eject button to the computer... on the power to eject the disc from Sony® and Microsoft®. Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ Step 1: Connecting the DLS Computer and Media Changer/Recorder Using the supplied i.LINK...
VGX-XL1A Safety Information
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...is governed by third parties. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL1A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are...Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER.... This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. Subscriptions to make any time without notice and...
...is governed by third parties. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL1A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are...Sony Electronics Inc. Software specifications are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR COMPUTER.... This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. Subscriptions to make any time without notice and...
VGX-XL1A Safety Information
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...received, including interference that may arise from supplied wireless devices. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference to ...Exposure Statement (United States) This equipment complies with Part 15 of the device. Wireless-LAN Security Creating security settings for the Wireless LAN is likely to result in a residential installation. Sony assumes no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. ...
...received, including interference that may arise from supplied wireless devices. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in interference to ...Exposure Statement (United States) This equipment complies with Part 15 of the device. Wireless-LAN Security Creating security settings for the Wireless LAN is likely to result in a residential installation. Sony assumes no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. ...
VGX-XL1 Marketing Specifications
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...computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are approximate. All rights reserved. Intel and Pentium are subject to change without written permission is installed on specific hardware and software in part without notice. Features and specifications are registered trademarks of varying software packages and add-on display. ©2005 Sony...Requires 802.11b or 802.11g compatible access point. Digital Video Capturing SonicStage® - VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX-XL1A Processor Intel® Pentium® D Processor 820...
...computer industry lacks standards, and therefore, there are approximate. All rights reserved. Intel and Pentium are subject to change without written permission is installed on specific hardware and software in part without notice. Features and specifications are registered trademarks of varying software packages and add-on display. ©2005 Sony...Requires 802.11b or 802.11g compatible access point. Digital Video Capturing SonicStage® - VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX-XL1A Processor Intel® Pentium® D Processor 820...
User Guide
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... make any modification to online service providers may apply). Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media.... This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions....machinereadable form without written permission is governed by the terms of the computer, and may not necessarily be detailed during initial launch of the ...VGX-XL1 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Electronics Inc.
... make any modification to online service providers may apply). Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media.... This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions....machinereadable form without written permission is governed by the terms of the computer, and may not necessarily be detailed during initial launch of the ...VGX-XL1 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. Sony Electronics Inc.
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...), MultiMediaCard™, SmartMedia™, or xD-Picture Card™ media 1 Press the extended part of the memory card. 2 Pull to remove from the reader. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 17 The card or its data may be formatted properly. See the information supplied with the device for ...details how to format the memory card. 2 If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your VAIO® computer...
...), MultiMediaCard™, SmartMedia™, or xD-Picture Card™ media 1 Press the extended part of the memory card. 2 Pull to remove from the reader. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 17 The card or its data may be formatted properly. See the information supplied with the device for ...details how to format the memory card. 2 If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by using the device, not your VAIO® computer...
User Guide
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...Information Please read the following safety information before installing a PCI Card. • Don't touch the electronic components on the expansion card. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 51 Chapter 3: Hardware Upgrades & Maintenance Adding PCI/Add-on Card A PCI expansion card can be damaged due to the effects of static...this device. Discharge the static from the body. The part of expansion card may cause a failure. • Don't directly touch the parts on the circuit board of the expansion card to be installed in the XL1A computer is an open slot (place for an upgrade expansion card...
...Information Please read the following safety information before installing a PCI Card. • Don't touch the electronic components on the expansion card. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 51 Chapter 3: Hardware Upgrades & Maintenance Adding PCI/Add-on Card A PCI expansion card can be damaged due to the effects of static...this device. Discharge the static from the body. The part of expansion card may cause a failure. • Don't directly touch the parts on the circuit board of the expansion card to be installed in the XL1A computer is an open slot (place for an upgrade expansion card...
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Refer to damage the circuit board and cables inside of this device. Insert the clip and tighten the screw. 54 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Warning: Touching other parts when installing the expansion card may cause a failure. 7 Install the clip. 5 Remove the slot cover from the inside . 6 Install the PCI card in the open slot. Be careful not to the card's user's manual for details.
Refer to damage the circuit board and cables inside of this device. Insert the clip and tighten the screw. 54 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Warning: Touching other parts when installing the expansion card may cause a failure. 7 Install the clip. 5 Remove the slot cover from the inside . 6 Install the PCI card in the open slot. Be careful not to the card's user's manual for details.
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There are susceptible to pressure and static, which may cause a failure. 56 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Adding Memory Memory can be upgraded using the expansion memory slot inside the device at the same time. Always remove any peripheral devices, and remove ... it becomes necessary to remove the PCI expansion card, reverse the installation procedures to properly operate the peripheral device, notifying the computer of what way. Upgrade the memory by the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the memory. • Be careful not to a total of 2 GB. They are...
There are susceptible to pressure and static, which may cause a failure. 56 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Adding Memory Memory can be upgraded using the expansion memory slot inside the device at the same time. Always remove any peripheral devices, and remove ... it becomes necessary to remove the PCI expansion card, reverse the installation procedures to properly operate the peripheral device, notifying the computer of what way. Upgrade the memory by the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the memory. • Be careful not to a total of 2 GB. They are...
User Guide
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... to the Install Notes listed above.) If you have any problems please contact your Sony Technical Support Representative. Remove screw Press down on the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the memory. 60 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Also, use two memory modules of the same model name and same capacity and...
... to the Install Notes listed above.) If you have any problems please contact your Sony Technical Support Representative. Remove screw Press down on the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the memory. 60 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Also, use two memory modules of the same model name and same capacity and...
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... upgrade. i.LINK is 3.5 inches. • This device may be charged if a failure or accident happens when installing the hard disk by the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the hard disk. • Turning the power on with a foreign object (metal, such as ...of Sony used to pressure and static, which may cause a failure. • The size (width) of this device. They are susceptible to upgrade. 1. Mishandling when installing and removing can be installed in the hard disk drive bay inside the device at 1-800-686-7669. 64 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System ...
... upgrade. i.LINK is 3.5 inches. • This device may be charged if a failure or accident happens when installing the hard disk by the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the hard disk. • Turning the power on with a foreign object (metal, such as ...of Sony used to pressure and static, which may cause a failure. • The size (width) of this device. They are susceptible to upgrade. 1. Mishandling when installing and removing can be installed in the hard disk drive bay inside the device at 1-800-686-7669. 64 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System ...
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Remove the cables connected to drop the screws inside this device when unscrewing. 66 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Remove the screws from the inside panel. 3 Remove the inside panel and remove the panel. 4 Remove the hard disk bay. Note: Touching other parts can cause a failure when installing the hard disk drive bay. Be careful not to the hard disk installed at the time of purchase and remove the hard disk drive bay.
Remove the cables connected to drop the screws inside this device when unscrewing. 66 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Remove the screws from the inside panel. 3 Remove the inside panel and remove the panel. 4 Remove the hard disk bay. Note: Touching other parts can cause a failure when installing the hard disk drive bay. Be careful not to the hard disk installed at the time of purchase and remove the hard disk drive bay.
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However, the use of the main unit expansion connector. Note: Touching other parts when installing the hard disk drive bay can cause damage. 68 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Below is recommended. 7 Install the hard disk drive bay in the original location. Cables may be pulled out to open/close the cover if serial ATA cables with a L shaped connector areas is the location of serial ATA cables with a straight connectors are used.
However, the use of the main unit expansion connector. Note: Touching other parts when installing the hard disk drive bay can cause damage. 68 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Below is recommended. 7 Install the hard disk drive bay in the original location. Cables may be pulled out to open/close the cover if serial ATA cables with a L shaped connector areas is the location of serial ATA cables with a straight connectors are used.
User Guide
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... the VGX-XL1A computer. The...Sony recommends using CD media 1 Start the VAIO HDD Recovery program. Always use the CD-RW drive on your computer does not have a recordable DVD drive, click Next to continue. You may experience problems creating discs if you to insert a blank disc. 6 Insert a blank media disc and click OK. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System... 113 This is for informational purposes only and requires no action on -screen Create Recovery Discs information. Do not close the drive door manually, unless necessary. You can restore your part...
... the VGX-XL1A computer. The...Sony recommends using CD media 1 Start the VAIO HDD Recovery program. Always use the CD-RW drive on your computer does not have a recordable DVD drive, click Next to continue. You may experience problems creating discs if you to insert a blank disc. 6 Insert a blank media disc and click OK. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System... 113 This is for informational purposes only and requires no action on -screen Create Recovery Discs information. Do not close the drive door manually, unless necessary. You can restore your part...
User Guide
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...and insert disc 1. This screen displays the progress of the last part of restoring the C: Drive to its original factory configuration. When your computer restarts, you are guided through a series of your computer. The time to complete the installation for Windows set up. When ...complete the restore can vary depending on the main hard disk VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 119 Restore Complete System The Restore Complete System option restores the entire main hard drive to exit VAIO Recovery and restart your computer from the recovery discs, a message may display requesting that specific...
...and insert disc 1. This screen displays the progress of the last part of restoring the C: Drive to its original factory configuration. When your computer restarts, you are guided through a series of your computer. The time to complete the installation for Windows set up. When ...complete the restore can vary depending on the main hard disk VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 119 Restore Complete System The Restore Complete System option restores the entire main hard drive to exit VAIO Recovery and restart your computer from the recovery discs, a message may display requesting that specific...
User Guide
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...are required to complete this part of the recovery, a VAIO® Recovery message appears asking you will skip the Restore Complete System (Step 2 of 5) screen appears with the time bar in the same state as in the disc holder. The computer restarts and the Restore Complete System (Step 3 of 5) ...to remove the disc and click OK to insert additional discs.) 10 INSERT THE SAME RECOVERY DISC AGAIN (from Step 9), and click OK. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 121 When finished, the optical drive door opens and a VAIO Recovery message appears asking you to insert recovery disc 1. (You may open ...
...are required to complete this part of the recovery, a VAIO® Recovery message appears asking you will skip the Restore Complete System (Step 2 of 5) screen appears with the time bar in the same state as in the disc holder. The computer restarts and the Restore Complete System (Step 3 of 5) ...to remove the disc and click OK to insert additional discs.) 10 INSERT THE SAME RECOVERY DISC AGAIN (from Step 9), and click OK. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 121 When finished, the optical drive door opens and a VAIO Recovery message appears asking you to insert recovery disc 1. (You may open ...
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...purchased your computer previously started from the recovery discs, you to insert specific program discs to any active program installation windows that was purchased "RAID Ready"): • Reconfigure RAID • Intel Matrix Storage Console • Delete a RAID Array 122 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System However, ... screen Restore Complete System (Step 4 of 5) displays and automatically starts loading all original system and packaged software that was pre loaded at the time of screens for software that might still be asked to exit VAIO Recovery and restart your part. 12 Click OK...
...purchased your computer previously started from the recovery discs, you to insert specific program discs to any active program installation windows that was purchased "RAID Ready"): • Reconfigure RAID • Intel Matrix Storage Console • Delete a RAID Array 122 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System However, ... screen Restore Complete System (Step 4 of 5) displays and automatically starts loading all original system and packaged software that was pre loaded at the time of screens for software that might still be asked to exit VAIO Recovery and restart your part. 12 Click OK...