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... 1: Getting Started Introduction Welcome to the VAIO® VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™ (DLS) User Guide. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 1 Let the VGX-XL3 DLS system lead you into the exciting world of the art home entertainment system. You can download updated user guide information by opening VAIO® Help and Support and selecting Documentation. The VGX-XL3 DLS system is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System? This guide contains the following...
... 1: Getting Started Introduction Welcome to the VAIO® VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™ (DLS) User Guide. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 1 Let the VGX-XL3 DLS system lead you into the exciting world of the art home entertainment system. You can download updated user guide information by opening VAIO® Help and Support and selecting Documentation. The VGX-XL3 DLS system is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System? This guide contains the following...
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...; Help and Support and select Product Specifications. [Start > All Programs > Help and Support] Operating System Software The operating system for the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™ is Microsoft® Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™. VAIO value-added software provides you with additional features and PC capabilities and when teamed with Media Center, provides you...
...; Help and Support and select Product Specifications. [Start > All Programs > Help and Support] Operating System Software The operating system for the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™ is Microsoft® Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™. VAIO value-added software provides you with additional features and PC capabilities and when teamed with Media Center, provides you...
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...or a slide of all the music stored on your TV or movie viewing experience. IMPORTANT: Sony® supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of the... features available to you want to burn to all of your computer in VAIO® Help and Support. Microsoft® Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™ The...viewing. Create DVDs from your hard drive. Select only the music you in Media Center. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 3 TV programs and commercial DVDs that provide quick access to all the pictures and video stored...
...or a slide of all the music stored on your TV or movie viewing experience. IMPORTANT: Sony® supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of the... features available to you want to burn to all of your computer in VAIO® Help and Support. Microsoft® Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™ The...viewing. Create DVDs from your hard drive. Select only the music you in Media Center. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 3 TV programs and commercial DVDs that provide quick access to all the pictures and video stored...
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... Software and Other Applications Sony original software and other programs can be accessed by selecting Windows Start > All Programs > [application name]. For additional information about a specific application, start the application and go to Know Your VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™" for each software application. Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS System Unpacking the VAIO VGX-XL3 Personal Computer See the...
... Software and Other Applications Sony original software and other programs can be accessed by selecting Windows Start > All Programs > [application name]. For additional information about a specific application, start the application and go to Know Your VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™" for each software application. Getting to know the VGX-XL3 DLS System Unpacking the VAIO VGX-XL3 Personal Computer See the...
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... Control, go to Chapter 1 in the Media Center User Guide for your computer in VAIO® Help and Support Setting Up the Remote Control 1 Use the START button (large green button) to place your media (TV, MUSIC, VIDEOS), and ends a ...slide show. Press the BACK ( Buttons include: STOP, PAUSE, FWD, SKIP, REPLAY, REWIND, and RECORD. The right arrow button serves as a PLAY button. VAIO® Remote Control For detailed information on your computer in Standby mode. Press STANDBY (small green button) to open Media Center.
... Control, go to Chapter 1 in the Media Center User Guide for your computer in VAIO® Help and Support Setting Up the Remote Control 1 Use the START button (large green button) to place your media (TV, MUSIC, VIDEOS), and ends a ...slide show. Press the BACK ( Buttons include: STOP, PAUSE, FWD, SKIP, REPLAY, REWIND, and RECORD. The right arrow button serves as a PLAY button. VAIO® Remote Control For detailed information on your computer in Standby mode. Press STANDBY (small green button) to open Media Center.
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... be checked using the keyboard for a while. If you leave the batteries in the battery compartment. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 7 Note: When using the keyboard for a long time. • The capacity of the batteries in...take the batteries out if you will not be using the VAIO® remote control, remember to point the remote at the VGX-XL3 personal computer, not at the TV or monitor. Insert the... Batteries On the back of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony® Super...
... be checked using the keyboard for a while. If you leave the batteries in the battery compartment. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 7 Note: When using the keyboard for a long time. • The capacity of the batteries in...take the batteries out if you will not be using the VAIO® remote control, remember to point the remote at the VGX-XL3 personal computer, not at the TV or monitor. Insert the... Batteries On the back of the remote control, remove the battery compartment cover and insert two (2) Sony® Super...
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..., operating conditions and proper connection. 2. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with many popular types of Sony used only to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other . All products with an i.LINK connection may vary depending on...VAIO® computer is a trademark of memory cards. Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer's memory card readers to designate that are compatible with each other audio/video devices. 10 VGX-XL3 Digital Living System ...
..., operating conditions and proper connection. 2. The i.LINK connection may not communicate with many popular types of Sony used only to transfer data between digital cameras, camcorders, music players, and other . All products with an i.LINK connection may vary depending on...VAIO® computer is a trademark of memory cards. Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers This section provides basic information about using your computer's memory card readers to designate that are compatible with each other audio/video devices. 10 VGX-XL3 Digital Living System ...
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... back the file. 12 VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. • Memory Stick Pro Duo™ media - The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. At this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. You...
... back the file. 12 VGX-XL3 Digital Living System VAIO® computers support Memory Stick PRO media for the latest information on a single Memory Stick media. • Memory Stick Pro Duo™ media - The Memory Stick media does not provide MagicGate technology or high-speed data transfer. At this time, Sony suggests using Sony® MagicGate technology. You...
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... Computer Back Panel The VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and Outputs 14 VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Follow the steps below to format your memory card. 1 Format the memory card by your computer, so the following: • Save the card's contents to your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must...
... Computer Back Panel The VGX-XL3 Personal Computer Back Inputs and Outputs 14 VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Follow the steps below to format your memory card. 1 Format the memory card by your computer, so the following: • Save the card's contents to your VAIO® computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player, the card must...
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... connections only.) USB 2.0 (x2) Universal Serial Bus Connects to a device which supports the USB standard. i.LINK®1 (x2) Your VAIO® computer is for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with the Network symbol is equipped with a 6-pin connector...supports the USB 1.1 standard. Wireless LAN Antenna Connection for an external audio device. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 15 ATSC Digital TV Antenna (VHF / UHF) or Antenna/Cable Connection for over-the-air digital antenna, connection for Audio In. Optical S/PDIF IN Connection for cable provider, or...
... connections only.) USB 2.0 (x2) Universal Serial Bus Connects to a device which supports the USB standard. i.LINK®1 (x2) Your VAIO® computer is for a 10BASE-T/100BASE-TX/1000BASE-T Ethernet. (The port marked with the Network symbol is equipped with a 6-pin connector...supports the USB 1.1 standard. Wireless LAN Antenna Connection for an external audio device. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 15 ATSC Digital TV Antenna (VHF / UHF) or Antenna/Cable Connection for over-the-air digital antenna, connection for Audio In. Optical S/PDIF IN Connection for cable provider, or...
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Note: You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony® and Microsoft®. Please carefully review all of the VAIO Help and Support features. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 17 Keep your support needs and allows you with a single location for all support options in VAIO Help and Support. Support Resources. VAIO® Help and Support VAIO Help and Support 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®. Please carefully review all of the VAIO Help and Support features. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 17 Keep your support needs and allows you with a single location for all support options in VAIO Help and Support. Support Resources. VAIO® Help and Support VAIO Help and Support provides you to access some of your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update.
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... and Support. Also, see Appendix E in the User Guide for general and support information for the VAIO VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™ are available in the User Guide for general and support information for your VGX-XL3 Digital Living System to the original factory settings, and reinstall specific factory-installed software applications and drives. Online Media Center User Guide. Note...
... and Support. Also, see Appendix E in the User Guide for general and support information for the VAIO VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™ are available in the User Guide for general and support information for your VGX-XL3 Digital Living System to the original factory settings, and reinstall specific factory-installed software applications and drives. Online Media Center User Guide. Note...
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... set up security on Internet services which may require a fee. Some features may rely on the wireless LAN. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 19 Important Note: Sony will not be held responsible for damages resulting when security measures are not taken, or when security problems occur due... LAN function The wireless LAN1 that comes equipped in this guide for making multiple copies of the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™ including hardware, operating system, and additional value-added VAIO® software. 1. It is necessary to obey the copyright law and permitted usage conditions for each...
... set up security on Internet services which may require a fee. Some features may rely on the wireless LAN. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 19 Important Note: Sony will not be held responsible for damages resulting when security measures are not taken, or when security problems occur due... LAN function The wireless LAN1 that comes equipped in this guide for making multiple copies of the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™ including hardware, operating system, and additional value-added VAIO® software. 1. It is necessary to obey the copyright law and permitted usage conditions for each...
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...Sony for example high definition TVs. and on your in home cable access, you can be heard. Additional TV Connections Note: Your VAIO® VGX-XL3 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 a digital TV broadcasting system...signals. • You cannot use the device drivers provided by Sony are used, the image may not be separate audio connections. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 23 In this type of the VGX-XL3 computer. Refer to the "Connecting to the TV for more...
...Sony for example high definition TVs. and on your in home cable access, you can be heard. Additional TV Connections Note: Your VAIO® VGX-XL3 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 a digital TV broadcasting system...signals. • You cannot use the device drivers provided by Sony are used, the image may not be separate audio connections. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 23 In this type of the VGX-XL3 computer. Refer to the "Connecting to the TV for more...
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...Setup. A new menu option opens. 3 Click on the Windows desktop. 2 From the menu, point to or click Personalize. Sony encourages you to complete the "VAIO® customer registration" in order for your TV or monitor, do the following: 1 Using the pointing device on -screen instructions... to the customer who owns the VAIO product. Please follow all on-screen instructions. • Media Center Wireless Network: If you have an existing wireless network, and you need to adjust your wireless keyboard, right click anywhere on the Display Settings option. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 35
...Setup. A new menu option opens. 3 Click on the Windows desktop. 2 From the menu, point to or click Personalize. Sony encourages you to complete the "VAIO® customer registration" in order for your TV or monitor, do the following: 1 Using the pointing device on -screen instructions... to the customer who owns the VAIO product. Please follow all on-screen instructions. • Media Center Wireless Network: If you have an existing wireless network, and you need to adjust your wireless keyboard, right click anywhere on the Display Settings option. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 35
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... makes it possible to share music, video, and photos with the VAIO Media client software installed can access multimedia content stored on your home network, located anywhere in your home! VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 43 Appendix B: VAIO Media Software: Local Area Networks VAIO Media™ software expands digital entertainment possibilities by delivering your music, video, and still image...
... makes it possible to share music, video, and photos with the VAIO Media client software installed can access multimedia content stored on your home network, located anywhere in your home! VGX-XL3 Digital Living System 43 Appendix B: VAIO Media Software: Local Area Networks VAIO Media™ software expands digital entertainment possibilities by delivering your music, video, and still image...
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.... Video files in DIVX format. • Still image files - The network client computers can be installed on your computer, to the VAIO Media Server. Supporting picture files in MP3, WAV, OpenMG™ (ATRAC3®), and WMA formats. Still images can access these video files... device, such as the media server can access these music files. • Video files - VAIO Computer Network The VAIO® computer that is designated as a VCR, through the TV server. 44 VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Supporting music files in JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG, and TIFF formats. Use SonicStage® ...
.... Video files in DIVX format. • Still image files - The network client computers can be installed on your computer, to the VAIO Media Server. Supporting picture files in MP3, WAV, OpenMG™ (ATRAC3®), and WMA formats. Still images can access these video files... device, such as the media server can access these music files. • Video files - VAIO Computer Network The VAIO® computer that is designated as a VCR, through the TV server. 44 VGX-XL3 Digital Living System Supporting music files in JPEG, GIF, BMP, PNG, and TIFF formats. Use SonicStage® ...
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...Center User Guide for Windows Vista, included on the network. • All client computers must be VAIO computers running Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system. • Connect the server and client computers through a wired network with a server using a ...VAIO Media software, version 2.0 or later, installed before opening VAIO Media™ software on the server computer(s), register client computers to register. When you start the Media Center software program for additional information about setting up Media Center and its features. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System...
...Center User Guide for Windows Vista, included on the network. • All client computers must be VAIO computers running Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system. • Connect the server and client computers through a wired network with a server using a ...VAIO Media software, version 2.0 or later, installed before opening VAIO Media™ software on the server computer(s), register client computers to register. When you start the Media Center software program for additional information about setting up Media Center and its features. VGX-XL3 Digital Living System...
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... video files due to bandwidth constraints. To copy and distribute the installer file 1 Click Start on Other VAIO computers window appears. 46 VGX-XL3 Digital Living System IEEE 802.11g (recommended for music, image, and video files) - Network requirements The VAIO Media™ software network must meet one of the following network requirements: • Use the Ethernet...
... video files due to bandwidth constraints. To copy and distribute the installer file 1 Click Start on Other VAIO computers window appears. 46 VGX-XL3 Digital Living System IEEE 802.11g (recommended for music, image, and video files) - Network requirements The VAIO Media™ software network must meet one of the following network requirements: • Use the Ethernet...
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...video-on hardware options. This trial software is not manufactured to connect. This personal computer is installed on display. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, Digital Living System, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Sound Reality, Click to DVD, like.no.other trademarks ... this document. Intel is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. VGX-XL3 VAIO® XL3 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Home Type of Use: HD Living Room PC Hardware Pointing Device: Electro Static Touch Pad on Keyboard...
...video-on hardware options. This trial software is not manufactured to connect. This personal computer is installed on display. Sony, i.LINK, VAIO, Digital Living System, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Sound Reality, Click to DVD, like.no.other trademarks ... this document. Intel is the total of Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory and Shared System Memory. VGX-XL3 VAIO® XL3 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Home Type of Use: HD Living Room PC Hardware Pointing Device: Electro Static Touch Pad on Keyboard...