Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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...8226; From Internet Explorer, go to exit Internet Explorer. When you first open Internet Explorer using the wireless keyboard (recommended) or the VAIO remote control. button on the remote control to access the Operation Guide. • Use the MORE button on the remote control to ... more about each of these programs. Internet Explorer Your VGX-XL2A personal computer allows you need to search the Internet from the comfort of your desired tasks. From here, you for purchasing the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. 133 check box. Thank you can access various...
...8226; From Internet Explorer, go to exit Internet Explorer. When you first open Internet Explorer using the wireless keyboard (recommended) or the VAIO remote control. button on the remote control to access the Operation Guide. • Use the MORE button on the remote control to ... more about each of these programs. Internet Explorer Your VGX-XL2A personal computer allows you need to search the Internet from the comfort of your desired tasks. From here, you for purchasing the Sony® VAIO® VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. 133 check box. Thank you can access various...
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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...herein at any machine-readable form without notice. The software described herein is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to the terms and conditions of the computer, and may be ... All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL2A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet...
...herein at any machine-readable form without notice. The software described herein is prohibited. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to the terms and conditions of the computer, and may be ... All rights reserved. IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL2A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet...
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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It is a U.S. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call the Sony Service Center. ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in which is an international program that this product ... models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. The program backs the development and dissemination of your Sony VAIO® VGX-XL2A. registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency. Model Number: Serial Number: 3
It is a U.S. Refer to the model and serial numbers when you call the Sony Service Center. ENERGY STAR is an open system in a secure location. Record the model and serial numbers in the space provided here, and keep in which is an international program that this product ... models only, has passed Wi-Fi certification and complies with functions that effectively reduce energy consumption. The program backs the development and dissemination of your Sony VAIO® VGX-XL2A. registered trademark of the Environmental Protection Agency. Model Number: Serial Number: 3
Marketing Specifications (VGX-XL2)
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VGX-XL2 VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Living System™ Type of Jeopardy® Service and Warranty Information Telephone Support: 1 year (toll-free assistance, available 24hours, 7-days-a-week)7 Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 1 Year6 Online and Email Support: Support available from, http://www.esupport.sony.com Dimensions Weight: 86 lbs (for both XL2A...require a fee. 10. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Living System, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, ...
VGX-XL2 VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Living System™ Type of Jeopardy® Service and Warranty Information Telephone Support: 1 year (toll-free assistance, available 24hours, 7-days-a-week)7 Limited Warranty and Onsite Service: 1 Year6 Online and Email Support: Support available from, http://www.esupport.sony.com Dimensions Weight: 86 lbs (for both XL2A...require a fee. 10. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Living System, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to DVD, ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to any time without written permission is subject to online...right to make any modification to U.S. Some of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. VAIO® VGX-XL2A Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION...
... activation procedures and privacy policies will be completed by third parties. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO Zone, Click to any time without written permission is subject to online...right to make any modification to U.S. Some of license agreements enclosed with participating financial institutions. VAIO® VGX-XL2A Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. PROVIDES NO WARRANTY WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR OTHER INFORMATION...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction Welcome to the VAIO® VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ User Guide. The VGX-XL2A DLS system is the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System? Add a CD/DVD changer or other perpherial devices, and it become the host for a state of VAIO® where new technologies are established for digital content management. Let the VGX-XL2A DLS system lead you into the exciting world of the...
Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction Welcome to the VAIO® VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ User Guide. The VGX-XL2A DLS system is the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System? Add a CD/DVD changer or other perpherial devices, and it become the host for a state of VAIO® where new technologies are established for digital content management. Let the VGX-XL2A DLS system lead you into the exciting world of the...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... > All Programs > VAIO Support Central] Operating System Software The operating system for the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ is Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, with an even greater entertainment value. Note: Even though the digital entertainment features of these and other pre-installed application, see Sony Original Software and Other Software Applications. 2 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System VAIO valueadded software provides...
... > All Programs > VAIO Support Central] Operating System Software The operating system for the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ is Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005, with an even greater entertainment value. Note: Even though the digital entertainment features of these and other pre-installed application, see Sony Original Software and Other Software Applications. 2 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System VAIO valueadded software provides...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...;- PSP™ (Play Station® Portable) hand held entertainment system Other Software Applications The following Sony original software programs can be accessed by selecting Windows Start > All... under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. 4 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System activation requires Internet access. For additional information about a specific application, start...Photo Viewing and Organizing • Adobe® Premiere® Standard Edition - Digital Music • VAIO Media™ - Basic Video Mastering and Editing Tool from Adobe® ...
...;- PSP™ (Play Station® Portable) hand held entertainment system Other Software Applications The following Sony original software programs can be accessed by selecting Windows Start > All... under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-user options and operations. 4 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System activation requires Internet access. For additional information about a specific application, start...Photo Viewing and Organizing • Adobe® Premiere® Standard Edition - Digital Music • VAIO Media™ - Basic Video Mastering and Editing Tool from Adobe® ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... Subscription - VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 5 Norton AntiVirus®, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam®, Norton Parental Control Note: For additional information about Norton Security products, go to http://www.symantec.com • VAIO® Recovery Wizard • VAIO® Control Center • VAIO® Update Getting to know the VGX-XL2A DLS System Unpacking the VAIO XL2A Personal Computer...
... Subscription - VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 5 Norton AntiVirus®, Norton Personal Firewall, Norton Privacy Control, Norton AntiSpam®, Norton Parental Control Note: For additional information about Norton Security products, go to http://www.symantec.com • VAIO® Recovery Wizard • VAIO® Control Center • VAIO® Update Getting to know the VGX-XL2A DLS System Unpacking the VAIO XL2A Personal Computer...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...) Default: 01 Sony: 02 Samsung: 03,05,06,08,11 or 13 Toshiba: 07 or 09 Panasonic: 04 or 10 Sharp: 07 or 12 2 On the remote control, press and hold the OK button. Buttons include: STOP, PAUSE, FWD, SKIP, REPLAY, REW, and RECORD. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 7 The right... arrow button serves as a PLAY button. 3 Use the arrow buttons to move to a specific location, the OK button to make your specific manufacturer. VAIO® Remote Control Setting Up the Remote Control 1 Start MY TV,...
...) Default: 01 Sony: 02 Samsung: 03,05,06,08,11 or 13 Toshiba: 07 or 09 Panasonic: 04 or 10 Sharp: 07 or 12 2 On the remote control, press and hold the OK button. Buttons include: STOP, PAUSE, FWD, SKIP, REPLAY, REW, and RECORD. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 7 The right... arrow button serves as a PLAY button. 3 Use the arrow buttons to move to a specific location, the OK button to make your specific manufacturer. VAIO® Remote Control Setting Up the Remote Control 1 Start MY TV,...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...." If you will not be checked using the VAIO® remote control, remember to point the remote at the VGX-XL2A personal computer, not at the TV or monitor.... manganese batteries and alkaline batteries, etc.) can be using the keyboard for the keyboard. 8 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Mixing new batteries and used batteries, and mixing different kinds of batteries (combination of the batteries..." kind of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony Super Manganese Alkaline batteries (supplied) oriented as shown in the keyboard can cause "leaking...
...." If you will not be checked using the VAIO® remote control, remember to point the remote at the VGX-XL2A personal computer, not at the TV or monitor.... manganese batteries and alkaline batteries, etc.) can be using the keyboard for the keyboard. 8 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Mixing new batteries and used batteries, and mixing different kinds of batteries (combination of the batteries..." kind of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony Super Manganese Alkaline batteries (supplied) oriented as shown in the keyboard can cause "leaking...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... your computer's memory card readers to the documentation that comes with memory card readers that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 11 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with many popular types of memory cards. You can use your computer's installed memory...• Inserting a Memory Card • Removing a Memory Card • Sharing Memory Cards About Your Memory Card Reader Your VAIO® computer is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that are compatible with each other audio/video devices. i.LINK is equipped with any...
... your computer's memory card readers to the documentation that comes with memory card readers that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 11 The i.LINK connection may not communicate with many popular types of memory cards. You can use your computer's installed memory...• Inserting a Memory Card • Removing a Memory Card • Sharing Memory Cards About Your Memory Card Reader Your VAIO® computer is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that are compatible with each other audio/video devices. i.LINK is equipped with any...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 13 VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. Protected content can store different data formats ...® Media - Note: Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback directly from the media. At this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Provides the same features and benefits of Memory Stick® media are a compact, portable, and versatile...
... The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 13 VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for exchanging and sharing digital data with compatible Memory Stick PRO devices. Protected content can store different data formats ...® Media - Note: Memory Stick media do not support AVI file playback directly from the media. At this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. Provides the same features and benefits of Memory Stick® media are a compact, portable, and versatile...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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Removing a Memory Card The correct way to remove a memory card from the reader's slot. 2 When the card extends, carefully remove it. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 15 The card or its data may be formatted properly. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to format your computer. To ... the device, not your memory card. 1 Format the memory card by using it to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be damaged. See the information supplied with the device for details how to format ...
Removing a Memory Card The correct way to remove a memory card from the reader's slot. 2 When the card extends, carefully remove it. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 15 The card or its data may be formatted properly. Use care when removing a memory card to avoid damage to format your computer. To ... the device, not your memory card. 1 Format the memory card by using it to share your memory card between your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must be damaged. See the information supplied with the device for details how to format ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... information on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection. i.LINK®1 (x2) Your VAIO® computer is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that comes with each other devices in MCE. USB 2.0 (x2) Universal Serial Bus Connects to a device which supports the USB 1.1 standard. Please refer to a connected i.LINK® device. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 17
... information on compatibility, operating conditions and proper connection. i.LINK®1 (x2) Your VAIO® computer is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that comes with each other devices in MCE. USB 2.0 (x2) Universal Serial Bus Connects to a device which supports the USB 1.1 standard. Please refer to a connected i.LINK® device. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 17
User Guide (Computer Component)
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Keep your support needs and allows you with a single location for all support options in VAIO Support Central. 18 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Please carefully review all of the VAIO Support Central features. Support Resources. VAIO® Support Central VAIO® Support Central provides you to access some of your VAIO® computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft.
Keep your support needs and allows you with a single location for all support options in VAIO Support Central. 18 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Please carefully review all of the VAIO Support Central features. Support Resources. VAIO® Support Central VAIO® Support Central provides you to access some of your VAIO® computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft.
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... User Guide. The guide, in printed format, is designed to provide you with detailed information about the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ product. Note: To access the most updated information available for the VAIO® VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ are available in the packaging materials and can also be updated on an ongoing basis for your convenience. Online...
... User Guide. The guide, in printed format, is designed to provide you with detailed information about the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ product. Note: To access the most updated information available for the VAIO® VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ are available in the packaging materials and can also be updated on an ongoing basis for your convenience. Online...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... of content for more details. Important Note: Sony will not be held responsible for damages resulting when security measures are not taken, or when security problems occur due to set up security on Internet services which may require a fee. 20 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System It is very important to the circumstance outside... the copyright law. Refer to obey the copyright law and permitted usage conditions for each copyrighted work and for recording of the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ including hardware, operating system, and additional value-added VAIO® software. 1.
... of content for more details. Important Note: Sony will not be held responsible for damages resulting when security measures are not taken, or when security problems occur due to set up security on Internet services which may require a fee. 20 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System It is very important to the circumstance outside... the copyright law. Refer to obey the copyright law and permitted usage conditions for each copyrighted work and for recording of the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™ including hardware, operating system, and additional value-added VAIO® software. 1.
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... access. Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) Option 1 1 Connect one end of connection. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 23 Additional TV Connections Note: Your VAIO® XL2A computer is advised.) VHF/UHF Connector (for Receiving Digital TV Transmission If you have an antenna for receiving the over-the-air signals transmitted by...driver provided by Sony for any updates. • You can connect the HDMI™ out to an A/V receiver/amp and audio will be heard through the AV amp and then another HDMI™ cable can connect it to receive these signals for digital televisions, for ...
... access. Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) Option 1 1 Connect one end of connection. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 23 Additional TV Connections Note: Your VAIO® XL2A computer is advised.) VHF/UHF Connector (for Receiving Digital TV Transmission If you have an antenna for receiving the over-the-air signals transmitted by...driver provided by Sony for any updates. • You can connect the HDMI™ out to an A/V receiver/amp and audio will be heard through the AV amp and then another HDMI™ cable can connect it to receive these signals for digital televisions, for ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... to your questions are not contained in this appendix, go to questions and issues that may arise during the set up and operation of the VAIO® VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™. Power/Start Password Screen/Display Wireless Keyboard/Touchpad Optical Drive Hard Disk Software Limitations MCE Starting Up DVD Playback Limitations MCE...
... to your questions are not contained in this appendix, go to questions and issues that may arise during the set up and operation of the VAIO® VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™. Power/Start Password Screen/Display Wireless Keyboard/Touchpad Optical Drive Hard Disk Software Limitations MCE Starting Up DVD Playback Limitations MCE...