2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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...indd 2 5/25/06 12:06:25 PM Also includes swappable multi-function bay, battery charger and PC lock. Printed in part without written permission is a trademark of their respective owners. Microsoft and Windows are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other . ©...adapter3 VGP-BMS30 VGP-BMS30/S PCGA-BA2 AC Adapter VGP-XXXX $79.99 $69.99 $99.99 $89.99 USB Visual Communi- Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are not universally compatible. 3 Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. 4 Shown with an i.LINK connector may vary...
...indd 2 5/25/06 12:06:25 PM Also includes swappable multi-function bay, battery charger and PC lock. Printed in part without written permission is a trademark of their respective owners. Microsoft and Windows are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. All other . ©...adapter3 VGP-BMS30 VGP-BMS30/S PCGA-BA2 AC Adapter VGP-XXXX $79.99 $69.99 $99.99 $89.99 USB Visual Communi- Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are not universally compatible. 3 Interoperability among Bluetooth® devices varies. 4 Shown with an i.LINK connector may vary...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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... Subscriptions to any machinereadable form without notice and may not necessarily be identical to software may apply). NOTICE VGX-XL2 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. ...THEREOF. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR ...
... Subscriptions to any machinereadable form without notice and may not necessarily be identical to software may apply). NOTICE VGX-XL2 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. COPIES OF COPYRIGHTED INFORMATION MAY ONLY BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. ...THEREOF. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without notice. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR ...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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Join Wireless Network From this screen, you let the Setup Wizard know that you would like the XL2 computer to be a part of an existing network. 6 Select Yes or No, and then select Next to continue. 25 Internet Connection From this screen, select whether or not you have an "always on" Internet connection. 7 Select Yes, and then select Next to continue.
Join Wireless Network From this screen, you let the Setup Wizard know that you would like the XL2 computer to be a part of an existing network. 6 Select Yes or No, and then select Next to continue. 25 Internet Connection From this screen, select whether or not you have an "always on" Internet connection. 7 Select Yes, and then select Next to continue.
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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... Help. 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 the movie, or skip forward or backward to .
... Help. 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 the movie, or skip forward or backward to .
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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... or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Subscriptions to U.S. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Software specifications are available to online service...OR ERROR-FREE. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL2A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers...BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. reserves the right to current retail versions. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, ...
... or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation. Subscriptions to U.S. Reproduction in whole or in part, may require prior arrangements with participating financial institutions. Software specifications are available to online service...OR ERROR-FREE. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL2A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers...BE MADE FOR LEGALLY PERMISSIBLE PURPOSES. reserves the right to current retail versions. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, ...
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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...and can be shielded and grounded. All cables used in accordance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure Statement (United States) This equipment complies with the instructions, may result... device. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with the limits for an uncontrolled environment. Sony assumes no guarantee that interference will not occur in interference to radio and television reception. IC RSS-210 (Canada) Operation is ...
...and can be shielded and grounded. All cables used in accordance with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC Radio-Frequency Exposure Statement (United States) This equipment complies with the instructions, may result... device. Only peripherals (computer input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) that comply with the limits for an uncontrolled environment. Sony assumes no guarantee that interference will not occur in interference to radio and television reception. IC RSS-210 (Canada) Operation is ...
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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... uniquement destinée à un usage privé et à d'autres fins de visualisation limitée, sauf autorisation contraire de la part de Macrovision. consulter le Code de sécurité 6, disponible sur le site Web de Santé Canada, à l'addresse ...character) (For models equipped with Canadian ICES-003. This Class B digital apparatus complies with personal video recording features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - This device has been designed to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the...
... uniquement destinée à un usage privé et à d'autres fins de visualisation limitée, sauf autorisation contraire de la part de Macrovision. consulter le Code de sécurité 6, disponible sur le site Web de Santé Canada, à l'addresse ...character) (For models equipped with Canadian ICES-003. This Class B digital apparatus complies with personal video recording features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting Receiving Apparatus - This device has been designed to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the...
Marketing Specifications (VGX-XL2)
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...the applicable 3rd party vendor. Software titles pre-installed on hardware option except those mentioned in fulfillment of Sony. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Living System, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to the ... in whole or in part without notice. When available. Onsite Service will be reduced under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-use it. VGX-XL2 VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Living System™ Type of non-Sony products you must determine ...
...the applicable 3rd party vendor. Software titles pre-installed on hardware option except those mentioned in fulfillment of Sony. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO Digital Living System, SonicStage, SonicStage Mastering Studio, Memory Stick, DVgate Plus, Giga Pocket, VAIO Media, Click to the ... in whole or in part without notice. When available. Onsite Service will be reduced under reduced-functionality mode, limiting end-use it. VGX-XL2 VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Living System™ Type of non-Sony products you must determine ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... or in part without notice. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any time without written permission is prohibited. VAIO® VGX-XL2A Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc.... with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to change without prior written approval. customers only. 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...
... or in part without notice. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. reserves the right to make any time without written permission is prohibited. VAIO® VGX-XL2A Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc.... with this manual or the information contained herein at any modification to change without prior written approval. customers only. 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...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...card or its data may be formatted properly. To remove a CompactFlash® media† 1 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card, causing it . VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 15 See the information supplied with the device for details how to format the memory card. 2 If your computer. ...or music player, the card must be damaged. To remove a Memory Stick® media, Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard™, SmartMedia™, or xD-Picture Card™ media 1 Press the extended part of the memory card. 2 Pull to your hard disk drive. • Reformat the memory card ...
...card or its data may be formatted properly. To remove a CompactFlash® media† 1 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card, causing it . VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 15 See the information supplied with the device for details how to format the memory card. 2 If your computer. ...or music player, the card must be damaged. To remove a Memory Stick® media, Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard™, SmartMedia™, or xD-Picture Card™ media 1 Press the extended part of the memory card. 2 Pull to your hard disk drive. • Reformat the memory card ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... may be careful not to a total of 2 GB. Please be upgraded to get cut by installing memory modules sold separately. Upgrade the memory by the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the memory. • Be careful not to request the installation be upgraded using the expansion memory... memory increases the data processing speed and allows faster response time when running multiple programs at the time of upgrading the memory may cause burns. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 42
... may be careful not to a total of 2 GB. Please be upgraded to get cut by installing memory modules sold separately. Upgrade the memory by the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the memory. • Be careful not to request the installation be upgraded using the expansion memory... memory increases the data processing speed and allows faster response time when running multiple programs at the time of upgrading the memory may cause burns. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 42
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...make sure there is installed. Also, use two memory modules of the same model name and same capacity and install them in your Sony Technical Support Representative. Check by paying attention to catch your finger on the cables inside this device and remove the cable when installing ...no guarantee that it will work if only one set. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 46 3 Remove the graphic card. Remove the cable and screw first and remove the graphic card while pressing the latch. Remove screw Press down on the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the ...
...make sure there is installed. Also, use two memory modules of the same model name and same capacity and install them in your Sony Technical Support Representative. Check by paying attention to catch your finger on the cables inside this device and remove the cable when installing ...no guarantee that it will work if only one set. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 46 3 Remove the graphic card. Remove the cable and screw first and remove the graphic card while pressing the latch. Remove screw Press down on the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...8226; There may cause damage. The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the circuit board of this device. Please refer to upgrade. 1. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 50 Contact the manufacturer of Sony used only to upgrade. i.LINK is 3.5 inches. • This device may not communicate with a foreign object (metal, such as ... the hard disk. • Please be charged if a failure or accident happens when installing the hard disk by the parts or the circuit board inside the device at 1-800-686-7669. For information on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact...
...8226; There may cause damage. The i.LINK connection may vary depending on the circuit board of this device. Please refer to upgrade. 1. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 50 Contact the manufacturer of Sony used only to upgrade. i.LINK is 3.5 inches. • This device may not communicate with a foreign object (metal, such as ... the hard disk. • Please be charged if a failure or accident happens when installing the hard disk by the parts or the circuit board inside the device at 1-800-686-7669. For information on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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Note: Touching other parts can cause a failure when installing the hard disk drive bay. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 52 Remove the cables connected to drop the screws inside panel. Be careful not to the hard disk installed at the time of purchase and remove the hard disk drive bay. 3 Remove the inside this device when unscrewing. Remove the screws from 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. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 52 Remove the cables connected to drop the screws inside panel. Be careful not to the hard disk installed at the time of purchase and remove the hard disk drive bay. 3 Remove the inside this device when unscrewing. Remove the screws from the inside panel and remove the panel. 4 Remove the hard disk bay.
User Guide (Computer Component)
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However, the use of the main unit expansion connector. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 54 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. Below is recommended. 7 Install the hard disk drive bay in the original location. Note: Touching other parts when installing the hard disk drive bay can cause damage.
However, the use of the main unit expansion connector. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 54 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. Below is recommended. 7 Install the hard disk drive bay in the original location. Note: Touching other parts when installing the hard disk drive bay can cause damage.
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...a hard disk failure. Click OK to exit VAIO Recovery. This completes the VAIO Recovery option Create Recovery Discs. Sony recommends using CD-R or DVD media. You may experience problems creating discs if you can create Recovery Discs using ... page 3. 2 From the VAIO® HDD Recovery menu screen, click Create Recovery Discs. 3 Read the on your part. 7 Click Next. A time bar displays the progress of the creation of disc media (CD, DVD), click the ... appears informing you that the creation process is complete. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 124 When complete, click Next.
...a hard disk failure. Click OK to exit VAIO Recovery. This completes the VAIO Recovery option Create Recovery Discs. Sony recommends using CD-R or DVD media. You may experience problems creating discs if you can create Recovery Discs using ... page 3. 2 From the VAIO® HDD Recovery menu screen, click Create Recovery Discs. 3 Read the on your part. 7 Click Next. A time bar displays the progress of the creation of disc media (CD, DVD), click the ... appears informing you that the creation process is complete. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 124 When complete, click Next.
User Guide (Computer Component)
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..., and any restore or recovery options, go to the Sony online support Web site at www.esupport.sony.com and review your computer. The link to Reinstall Applications... 1. The Next button will only be unavailable until the check box is installed. 129 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Note - Click OK to restart. Before performing any software installed on -screen information (...which you to remove the disc. WARNING - A time bar displays showing the progress of the first part of 4) screen. When complete, you insert additional recovery discs. See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3....
..., and any restore or recovery options, go to the Sony online support Web site at www.esupport.sony.com and review your computer. The link to Reinstall Applications... 1. The Next button will only be unavailable until the check box is installed. 129 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Note - Click OK to restart. Before performing any software installed on -screen information (...which you to remove the disc. WARNING - A time bar displays showing the progress of the first part of 4) screen. When complete, you insert additional recovery discs. See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3....
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... discs depending on your computer, such as in the same state as Microsoft® Office®. The screen Restore Complete System (Step 4 of media. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 132 Note: When you purchased your VAIO® computer, you to continue. No action should be required to continue. ... recovery disc 1. (You may be asked to insert disc 1, click OK. This step recreates your computer's recovery drive based on your part. A VAIO® Recovery message may display asking you to insert specific program discs to insert additional discs.) 10 INSERT THE SAME RECOVERY ...
... discs depending on your computer, such as in the same state as Microsoft® Office®. The screen Restore Complete System (Step 4 of media. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 132 Note: When you purchased your VAIO® computer, you to continue. No action should be required to continue. ... recovery disc 1. (You may be asked to insert disc 1, click OK. This step recreates your computer's recovery drive based on your part. A VAIO® Recovery message may display asking you to insert specific program discs to insert additional discs.) 10 INSERT THE SAME RECOVERY ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...-spy ware and anti-virus programs. Close all program windows and click Cancel, if necessary to return to Step 4. 4 Click Yes. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 134 When complete, the computer restarts and directs you want to install the program now? (Click Yes or No) Go to the Intel...deleting, and migrating RAID volume arrays. Search the list for Intel Matrix Storage Console and select the associated check box. Follow the on your part to insert recovery disc 1. 6 Insert recovery disc 1 and click OK. You can access the Intel® Matrix Storage Console from VAIO®...
...-spy ware and anti-virus programs. Close all program windows and click Cancel, if necessary to return to Step 4. 4 Click Yes. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 134 When complete, the computer restarts and directs you want to install the program now? (Click Yes or No) Go to the Intel...deleting, and migrating RAID volume arrays. Search the list for Intel Matrix Storage Console and select the associated check box. Follow the on your part to insert recovery disc 1. 6 Insert recovery disc 1 and click OK. You can access the Intel® Matrix Storage Console from VAIO®...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...width using the over scan adjustment on the nVideo graphic card's Properties dialog box. Event: Part of the top, bottom, left or right of the screen is not displayed and is displayed. Event: Part of the top, bottom, left or right of the screen is not displayed when the ... type of the TV you are properly connected. • When the TV is connected using a Digital video cable, make sure to use an output format that matches the Digital terminal of TV. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 161 For additional information, see the nVideo user guide. For details, please refer to the TV ...
...width using the over scan adjustment on the nVideo graphic card's Properties dialog box. Event: Part of the top, bottom, left or right of the screen is not displayed and is displayed. Event: Part of the top, bottom, left or right of the screen is not displayed when the ... type of the TV you are properly connected. • When the TV is connected using a Digital video cable, make sure to use an output format that matches the Digital terminal of TV. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 161 For additional information, see the nVideo user guide. For details, please refer to the TV ...