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Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Neoprene Protection Leather Case Case Protection Case Carrying Case Backpack Carrying Case Model # VGP-XXXX VGP-CKSZ1 VGP-..." x 7.5" VGP-AMB7* 13.1" x 16.5" x 5.5" VGP-AMB8 13" x 17" x 3.5" VGP-AMB9 12" x 17.5" x 3" VGP-AML1 12.6" x 17.8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio...
Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Neoprene Protection Leather Case Case Protection Case Carrying Case Backpack Carrying Case Model # VGP-XXXX VGP-CKSZ1 VGP-..." x 7.5" VGP-AMB7* 13.1" x 16.5" x 5.5" VGP-AMB8 13" x 17" x 3.5" VGP-AMB9 12" x 17.5" x 3" VGP-AML1 12.6" x 17.8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio...
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...Exclude DVD RW drive models Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models Only available on Bluetooth® integrated models All Prices are trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. Printed in . The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are registered trademarks of...Replicator/Docking Station VGP-PRS1 and VGP-PRS2: 100-Base T Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0, parallel, VGA out and DVI-D ports. Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Memory Card Adapter Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Privacy Filter Mouse Talk™ VoIP Phone USB ...
...Exclude DVD RW drive models Exclude Bluetooth® integrated models Only available on Bluetooth® integrated models All Prices are trademarks of Sony used only to hard drive capacity. Printed in . The Bluetooth word mark and logo are registered trademarks and are registered trademarks of...Replicator/Docking Station VGP-PRS1 and VGP-PRS2: 100-Base T Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0, parallel, VGA out and DVI-D ports. Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Memory Card Adapter Wireless Keyboard & Mouse Privacy Filter Mouse Talk™ VoIP Phone USB ...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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...include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Updates and additions to current retail versions. All rights reserved. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is prohibited. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part ...charge. NOTICE VGX-XL2 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may be transported or used outside the United States. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED...
...include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Updates and additions to current retail versions. All rights reserved. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. The software described herein is prohibited. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part ...charge. NOTICE VGX-XL2 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. Reproduction in whole or in part, may be transported or used outside the United States. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED...
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... About Media Center ...50 Privacy ...51 TV ...52 Recorder ...53 History ...54 Recorder Storage ...55 Recording Defaults ...56 Guide ...57 Edit Channels ...58 Add Missing Channels ...59 Set Up Guide Listings ...60 Additional Guide Information 61 Set Up TV Signal ...62 Configure Your TV or Monitor 63 Audio ...64 Pictures ...65 Music ...66...
... About Media Center ...50 Privacy ...51 TV ...52 Recorder ...53 History ...54 Recorder Storage ...55 Recording Defaults ...56 Guide ...57 Edit Channels ...58 Add Missing Channels ...59 Set Up Guide Listings ...60 Additional Guide Information 61 Set Up TV Signal ...62 Configure Your TV or Monitor 63 Audio ...64 Pictures ...65 Music ...66...
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My TV ...104 My TV Features ...105 Watch Live TV ...106 View the Guide ...107 Guide Helpful Hints ...108 Record and Schedule Programs 109 Record and Schedule Helpful Hints 110 Watch Recorded Programs ...111 Search for a Program ...112 Search for a Feature ...
My TV ...104 My TV Features ...105 Watch Live TV ...106 View the Guide ...107 Guide Helpful Hints ...108 Record and Schedule Programs 109 Record and Schedule Helpful Hints 110 Watch Recorded Programs ...111 Search for a Program ...112 Search for a Feature ...
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...is equipped with an impressive ability to enhanced VAIO software that was included with the Sony CD/DVD Changer/Recorder packaging. 5 For additional information about daisy-chaining, see the VGP-XL1B User Guide that lets you can view your DVD movies, listen to your CDs and have access... to store 200 CD/DVD media discs. Customized software features include Manage Discs and My Changer. Simple iLINK® connection to five (5) Sony VGP-XL1B Changers/ Recorders. Note: Sony supports connecting...
...is equipped with an impressive ability to enhanced VAIO software that was included with the Sony CD/DVD Changer/Recorder packaging. 5 For additional information about daisy-chaining, see the VGP-XL1B User Guide that lets you can view your DVD movies, listen to your CDs and have access... to store 200 CD/DVD media discs. Customized software features include Manage Discs and My Changer. Simple iLINK® connection to five (5) Sony VGP-XL1B Changers/ Recorders. Note: Sony supports connecting...
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... setting up Media Center, and finally an overview of your entertainment sources together in Media Center. This guide provides an overview of how to VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. The next few pages provide examples of Media Center and additional advanced features unique to get around and perform tasks in a single location, easily ...
... setting up Media Center, and finally an overview of your entertainment sources together in Media Center. This guide provides an overview of how to VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. The next few pages provide examples of Media Center and additional advanced features unique to get around and perform tasks in a single location, easily ...
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...to change channels and enter text or numbers in a specific location. 7 Then type the input code number. 5 Open the following screens RECORDED TV, GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is also provided to open Media Center. The right arrow button serves as a ... playback for TV volume, do the following : 4 1. A MUTE button is active.) 6 Use these buttons to place your specific manufacturer. 4 MCE (RC6) Default: 01 Sony: 02 5 Samsung: 03,05,06,08,11 or 13 Toshiba: 07 or 09 Panasonic: 04 or 10 Sharp: 07 or 12 6 2. Volume Controls (VOL) are...
...to change channels and enter text or numbers in a specific location. 7 Then type the input code number. 5 Open the following screens RECORDED TV, GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is also provided to open Media Center. The right arrow button serves as a ... playback for TV volume, do the following : 4 1. A MUTE button is active.) 6 Use these buttons to place your specific manufacturer. 4 MCE (RC6) Default: 01 Sony: 02 5 Samsung: 03,05,06,08,11 or 13 Toshiba: 07 or 09 Panasonic: 04 or 10 Sharp: 07 or 12 6 2. Volume Controls (VOL) are...
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Note: You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. Support Resources VAIO® Support Central provides you to access some of your wireless keyboard with intragrated ...4 Select VAIO Documentation in the left pane. following: For additional setup instructions and detailed information about the complete VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™, go the VAIO Support Central and access the VGX-XL2 User Guide. 1 Using your support needs and allows you with a single location for all of the VAIO Support Central ...
Note: You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. Support Resources VAIO® Support Central provides you to access some of your wireless keyboard with intragrated ...4 Select VAIO Documentation in the left pane. following: For additional setup instructions and detailed information about the complete VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™, go the VAIO Support Central and access the VGX-XL2 User Guide. 1 Using your support needs and allows you with a single location for all of the VAIO Support Central ...
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This guide will assist you in a single location. With VAIO and Media Center, you can experience TV, movies, music, and photos like never before. together in setting ... easy-to Sony VAIO and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Media Center Setup Sony VAIO® and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you do amazing things with an overview of the major features. 13 Welcome to -use digital entertainment features, you can bring all of your VAIO Digital Living System™...
This guide will assist you in a single location. With VAIO and Media Center, you can experience TV, movies, music, and photos like never before. together in setting ... easy-to Sony VAIO and Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Media Center Setup Sony VAIO® and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you do amazing things with an overview of the major features. 13 Welcome to -use digital entertainment features, you can bring all of your VAIO Digital Living System™...
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... the ATSC digital TV tuner in the XL2 computer, you can watch and/or record TV directly from Media Center and take advantage of interference. 21 Set Up TV Signal Set Up TV Signal The next few pages will guide you through steps for setting up your tuners to the ATSC digital tuner in... your XL2A computer. You can view TV directly from the set top box and the cable from your wall to the NTSC analog tuner on the XL2 computer.
... the ATSC digital TV tuner in the XL2 computer, you can watch and/or record TV directly from Media Center and take advantage of interference. 21 Set Up TV Signal Set Up TV Signal The next few pages will guide you through steps for setting up your tuners to the ATSC digital tuner in... your XL2A computer. You can view TV directly from the set top box and the cable from your wall to the NTSC analog tuner on the XL2 computer.
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Help Improve Media Center This screen gives you make the selection to download additional music and movie information, and TV Guide listings from the Internet. 5 Select Yes, and then select Next to continue. Enhanced Playback From this screen you the opportunity to join Microsoft's Customer Experience Improvement Program for Media Center. 4 Select Yes or No, and then select Next to continue. 24
Help Improve Media Center This screen gives you make the selection to download additional music and movie information, and TV Guide listings from the Internet. 5 Select Yes, and then select Next to continue. Enhanced Playback From this screen you the opportunity to join Microsoft's Customer Experience Improvement Program for Media Center. 4 Select Yes or No, and then select Next to continue. 24
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Using Media Center to set up Your TV After setting up the required components (see the previous steps 1 through 11), you are now ready to continue to the next section and set up your TV and Guide settings. 1 Start Media Center. Settings menu 2 From the Settings menu screen, select TV. 28 From the Windows toolbar, select Start, and then select From the Media Center Start menu, select Settings.
Using Media Center to set up Your TV After setting up the required components (see the previous steps 1 through 11), you are now ready to continue to the next section and set up your TV and Guide settings. 1 Start Media Center. Settings menu 2 From the Settings menu screen, select TV. 28 From the Windows toolbar, select Start, and then select From the Media Center Start menu, select Settings.
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You have completed the configuration of your TV Program Guide listings from the XL2 computer. 33 Now you can configure your TV Program Guide listings settings. 11 Select Set Up Guide listings, and then select Next to download and view your TV signal. Set Up Your TV Program Guide 12 Select Next to set up to continue. You Are Done!
You have completed the configuration of your TV Program Guide listings from the XL2 computer. 33 Now you can configure your TV Program Guide listings settings. 11 Select Set Up Guide listings, and then select Next to download and view your TV signal. Set Up Your TV Program Guide 12 Select Next to set up to continue. You Are Done!
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Guide Terms of Service This screen lets you want to use the TV Guide. 13 Select Yes, and then select Next to continue. 34 Guide Privacy From this screen, you can access the Guide Privacy statement, and indicate if you read, and agree to, the Guide Terms of Service. 14 Select I agree, and then select Next to continue.
Guide Terms of Service This screen lets you want to use the TV Guide. 13 Select Yes, and then select Next to continue. 34 Guide Privacy From this screen, you can access the Guide Privacy statement, and indicate if you read, and agree to, the Guide Terms of Service. 14 Select I agree, and then select Next to continue.
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Enter Your ZIP Code Your ZIP Code is used to determine the correct Guide listings for your area. 15 Enter your local TV signal provider is now needed. 16 The Setup Wizard will automatically connect to continue. Download Provider Information Information about your Zip Code in the box as indicated by the example, and select Next to the Internet and download this information. 35
Enter Your ZIP Code Your ZIP Code is used to determine the correct Guide listings for your area. 15 Enter your local TV signal provider is now needed. 16 The Setup Wizard will automatically connect to continue. Download Provider Information Information about your Zip Code in the box as indicated by the example, and select Next to the Internet and download this information. 35
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Download TV Program Guide Information When all TV Program Guide listings have been downloaded, a Download complete message appears. 19 Select Next to continue. 37 Download TV Program Guide Information This screen displays a status bar showing the progress of the TV Program Guide download.
Download TV Program Guide Information When all TV Program Guide listings have been downloaded, a Download complete message appears. 19 Select Next to continue. 37 Download TV Program Guide Information This screen displays a status bar showing the progress of the TV Program Guide download.
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... is provided that contains additional information on -screen information and answer a few questions- Just read the on setting up your video viewing. Go to the VGX-XL1 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central. Media Center does the rest!
... is provided that contains additional information on -screen information and answer a few questions- Just read the on setting up your video viewing. Go to the VGX-XL1 User Guide located in VAIO Support Central. Media Center does the rest!
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... | Media Center Join Wireless Network The advanced features of Media Center and the Digital Living System™ personal computer let you through a series of VAIO Support Central. 44 Selections made on these screens may overwrite your existing home network, see Appendix A: Wireless Local Area Network in the VGX-XL2 User Guide located on -screen instructions carefully.
... | Media Center Join Wireless Network The advanced features of Media Center and the Digital Living System™ personal computer let you through a series of VAIO Support Central. 44 Selections made on these screens may overwrite your existing home network, see Appendix A: Wireless Local Area Network in the VGX-XL2 User Guide located on -screen instructions carefully.
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Run Media Center Setup Again Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup Run Media Center Setup Again The first time you started Media Center, you could control your entertainment experience. Select Next to continue. 45 To go through two sections: Required Setup (checks for components like networking and Internet) and Optional Setup (advanced settings and features). You will be guided through the entire set up of screens that helped you set up preferences in Media Center so you were guided through a series of Media Center again-screen by screen, select Yes.
Run Media Center Setup Again Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup Run Media Center Setup Again The first time you started Media Center, you could control your entertainment experience. Select Next to continue. 45 To go through two sections: Required Setup (checks for components like networking and Internet) and Optional Setup (advanced settings and features). You will be guided through the entire set up of screens that helped you set up preferences in Media Center so you were guided through a series of Media Center again-screen by screen, select Yes.