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..., SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. iii 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 provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD discs. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to U.S. PS/2 is a registered trademark of disc holders...
..., SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. iii 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 provide the highest entertainment value while playing standard CD and DVD discs. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are available to U.S. PS/2 is a registered trademark of disc holders...
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... the VGX-XL1 ...3 VGX-XL1A Features ...4 VGP-XL1B Features ...5 Getting Started ...6 Using the Remote Control ...7 Using the Wireless Keyboard ...8 Getting Around Media Center ...9 Adding files to Media Center ...10 Using the Search Feature ...11 Support Resources ...12 Media Center Setup 13 Settings ...14 General ...15 Set Up and Window Behavior 16 Visual and Sound Effects ...17...
... the VGX-XL1 ...3 VGX-XL1A Features ...4 VGP-XL1B Features ...5 Getting Started ...6 Using the Remote Control ...7 Using the Wireless Keyboard ...8 Getting Around Media Center ...9 Adding files to Media Center ...10 Using the Search Feature ...11 Support Resources ...12 Media Center Setup 13 Settings ...14 General ...15 Set Up and Window Behavior 16 Visual and Sound Effects ...17...
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... you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest Intel components • Burning of content to optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows® • Storage, ...archiving, and playback of two products combined to bring you have come to the XL1A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 What is VGX-XL1? The VGX-XL1 is composed of XP Media Center operating system your...
... you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. XL1A XL1B • Controls the combined products • 200 disc Media Changer/Recorder • Leverages the latest Intel components • Burning of content to optical media • Uses the latest Microsoft® Windows® • Storage, ...archiving, and playback of two products combined to bring you have come to the XL1A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 What is VGX-XL1? The VGX-XL1 is composed of XP Media Center operating system your...
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... the latest Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (MCE) augmented with advanced VAIO® functionality. • Enjoy the content of the VGX-XL1 Sony establishes new standards in video and audio home entertainment, and digital content management with Sony HD Camcorder • Simplified TV series archiving through your entire media Full Digital Living System functionality for the optimal entertainment...
... the latest Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (MCE) augmented with advanced VAIO® functionality. • Enjoy the content of the VGX-XL1 Sony establishes new standards in video and audio home entertainment, and digital content management with Sony HD Camcorder • Simplified TV series archiving through your entire media Full Digital Living System functionality for the optimal entertainment...
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...a single location, easily managed by the VAIO® remote control or the VAIO® wireless keyboard. This guide provides an overview of how to VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. This guide will be guided through setting up Media Center, and finally, an overview of advanced... of digital home entertainment, bringing all of the features and capabilities of your entertainment sources together in Media Center. This version has all of other XP operating systems, with one major difference-Media Center. Getting Started VGX-XL1 uses the Mircosoft® Windows® XP Media Center ...
...a single location, easily managed by the VAIO® remote control or the VAIO® wireless keyboard. This guide provides an overview of how to VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™. This guide will be guided through setting up Media Center, and finally, an overview of advanced... of digital home entertainment, bringing all of the features and capabilities of your entertainment sources together in Media Center. This version has all of other XP operating systems, with one major difference-Media Center. Getting Started VGX-XL1 uses the Mircosoft® Windows® XP Media Center ...
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... directory. This method will allow you would like to add new media files. Media Center recognizes the following ways: • Copy files or folders directly to recognized folders using Windows Explorer. • Download media files (Internet, Music CD's, Video) directly to recognized folders. ...• Add additional folders, or shared folders for Media Center to recognize. Each time you open My Pictures, My...
... directory. This method will allow you would like to add new media files. Media Center recognizes the following ways: • Copy files or folders directly to recognized folders using Windows Explorer. • Download media files (Internet, Music CD's, Video) directly to recognized folders. ...• Add additional folders, or shared folders for Media Center to recognize. Each time you open My Pictures, My...
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...Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From the All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. To access VAIO Support Central, do the following: 1 Using your VAIO computer's system... software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. Keep your...
...Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From the All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. To access VAIO Support Central, do the following: 1 Using your VAIO computer's system... software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. Keep your...
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.... Welcome to -use digital entertainment features, you can bring all of the major features. 13 With a full range of powerful, yet 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 your VAIO Digital Living System™ Personal Computer.
.... Welcome to -use digital entertainment features, you can bring all of the major features. 13 With a full range of powerful, yet 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 your VAIO Digital Living System™ Personal Computer.
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... check for Windows updates before you are ready to set up your computer and have set up your preferences. Once you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. The first time you have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and ...any time to change your Media Center preferences. Start Menu | Settings Settings General ...
... check for Windows updates before you are ready to set up your computer and have set up your preferences. Once you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. The first time you have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and ...any time to change your Media Center preferences. Start Menu | Settings Settings General ...
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Start Menu | Settings | General General Start Up and Window Behavior... 16 Visual and Sound Effects 17 More Programs Options 18 Media Center Setup 19 Parental Controls 29 Automatic Downloads Options... 30 Optimization 31 About Media Center 32 Privacy 33 The General settings are a series of the General settings options to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15 You might want to take the time to see what might improve your computer.
Start Menu | Settings | General General Start Up and Window Behavior... 16 Visual and Sound Effects 17 More Programs Options 18 Media Center Setup 19 Parental Controls 29 Automatic Downloads Options... 30 Optimization 31 About Media Center 32 Privacy 33 The General settings are a series of the General settings options to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15 You might want to take the time to see what might improve your computer.
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... if a file or action is not designed for each option. Use the arrow keys on your environment. Press the OK button to the buttons for Media Center. • starts when Windows starts. • shows task bar notification. • shows TV tips. When finished, select Save. 16 You can decide how...
... if a file or action is not designed for each option. Use the arrow keys on your environment. Press the OK button to the buttons for Media Center. • starts when Windows starts. • shows task bar notification. • shows TV tips. When finished, select Save. 16 You can decide how...
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Use the arrow keys on a regular basis by automatically downloading and installing critical updates from the Start | All Programs menu. Press the OK button to continue. . 25 Select Next to select the option. Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control to move the Yes or No option. Automatic Updates Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup You should also continue to check for additional software and driver updates on your computer secure and running efficiently by selecting Windows Update from Microsoft.
Use the arrow keys on a regular basis by automatically downloading and installing critical updates from the Start | All Programs menu. Press the OK button to continue. . 25 Select Next to select the option. Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control to move the Yes or No option. Automatic Updates Start Menu | Settings | Media Center Setup You should also continue to check for additional software and driver updates on your computer secure and running efficiently by selecting Windows Update from Microsoft.
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Media Center Help Community Forums Latest Tips Help with four areas of these areas and experience the quality assistance Media Center provides to use when you follow the on-screen instructions. However, when you do need additional information, Media Center provides you with your family. 57 Start Menu | Settings Help Windows Media Center is very easy to you and your Hardware Please visit each of assistance.
Media Center Help Community Forums Latest Tips Help with four areas of these areas and experience the quality assistance Media Center provides to use when you follow the on-screen instructions. However, when you do need additional information, Media Center provides you with your family. 57 Start Menu | Settings Help Windows Media Center is very easy to you and your Hardware Please visit each of assistance.
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... access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. Press the More button, select Settings, then Help. Remote Mouse - To access VAIO Support Central: 1 Using your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. VAIO® Support Central provides you to activate the Media Center tool bar, which appears at...
... access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. Press the More button, select Settings, then Help. Remote Mouse - To access VAIO Support Central: 1 Using your VAIO computer's system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. VAIO® Support Central provides you to activate the Media Center tool bar, which appears at...
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..., then click Windows Update. The Windows Update Web site opens. Support Internet Sites Windows Updates http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ VAIO Updates http://esupport.sony.com Contact Sony Support Internet Support http://esupport.sony.com Customer Support (888) 476-6972 59 VAIO® Updates Sony Support provides updates designed specifically for Windows updates to keep the operating system updated with the...
..., then click Windows Update. The Windows Update Web site opens. Support Internet Sites Windows Updates http://microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ VAIO Updates http://esupport.sony.com Contact Sony Support Internet Support http://esupport.sony.com Customer Support (888) 476-6972 59 VAIO® Updates Sony Support provides updates designed specifically for Windows updates to keep the operating system updated with the...
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... and exciting world of digital home entertainment. Start Menu Media Center Features My DVDs 64 Online Spotlight 70 My Videos 71 My Pictures 78 My TV 86 My Music 96 Create DVD 103 My Changer 105 More Programs 111 -Manage Discs 112 VAIO personal computers equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005...
... and exciting world of digital home entertainment. Start Menu Media Center Features My DVDs 64 Online Spotlight 70 My Videos 71 My Pictures 78 My TV 86 My Music 96 Create DVD 103 My Changer 105 More Programs 111 -Manage Discs 112 VAIO personal computers equipped with Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005...
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... create Store CDs that you buy or create Store any type of a button. Loading and Unloading Discs Start Menu | My DVD Loading discs in the Media Changer/Recorder creates your own CDs and DVDs. Data discs can access from Devices with the touch of data that you have a CD or DVD. Store... will inform you of the number of discs required to copy the selected recordings When you load discs to continue. 65 Click Yes to the Media Changer, the discs must be viewed by selecting the Windows Start button, then My Computer, and finally selecting the drive from...
... create Store CDs that you buy or create Store any type of a button. Loading and Unloading Discs Start Menu | My DVD Loading discs in the Media Changer/Recorder creates your own CDs and DVDs. Data discs can access from Devices with the touch of data that you have a CD or DVD. Store... will inform you of the number of discs required to copy the selected recordings When you load discs to continue. 65 Click Yes to the Media Changer, the discs must be viewed by selecting the Windows Start button, then My Computer, and finally selecting the drive from...
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...menu. Select the language preference for the Subtitle, Audio track, and Menu for the DVD movie. DVD Movie Controls Start Menu | My DVD Media Center offers you the flexibility of using the remote control, the following image appears. Returns to play in Manage Disks or My DVDs by going... DVD and the following options appear: Continues playing from the beginning. If you are enjoying the TV, Video, or Music options in a viewport window. If you stop your remote control, select Play DVD. Using your movie using the remote control, or keyboard and mouse commands to simplify your ...
...menu. Select the language preference for the Subtitle, Audio track, and Menu for the DVD movie. DVD Movie Controls Start Menu | My DVD Media Center offers you the flexibility of using the remote control, the following image appears. Returns to play in Manage Disks or My DVDs by going... DVD and the following options appear: Continues playing from the beginning. If you are enjoying the TV, Video, or Music options in a viewport window. If you stop your remote control, select Play DVD. Using your movie using the remote control, or keyboard and mouse commands to simplify your ...
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... Stop on the remote control. Go to choose a language. Change DVD Languages Change the language that can enhance your mouse for the Windows resize buttons to appear. Information includes title, chapter title, genre, parental rating, length and current position. You can also change the DVD... | Settings | DVD. • Audio • Closed Captioning • Remote Control Options 69 If you access to other areas of Media Center, by pressing the MORE INFO button on the remote control and then select DVD Languages. Additional Settings for subtitles, the audio track ...
... Stop on the remote control. Go to choose a language. Change DVD Languages Change the language that can enhance your mouse for the Windows resize buttons to appear. Information includes title, chapter title, genre, parental rating, length and current position. You can also change the DVD... | Settings | DVD. • Audio • Closed Captioning • Remote Control Options 69 If you access to other areas of Media Center, by pressing the MORE INFO button on the remote control and then select DVD Languages. Additional Settings for subtitles, the audio track ...
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...DVDs or CDs. 71 Organize, store, and play videos stored on your hard disk drive using the Media Center remote control or your keyboard and mouse. View the videos in full screen mode, within a window, or from TV. Start Menu | My Videos My Videos Organize Your Videos 72 Play Your Videos 73... More Information/View Details.... 74 Create a DVD/CD 75 Import/Edit Video 76 Helpful Hints 77 Watch your home movies and digital videos stored on your hard drive...
...DVDs or CDs. 71 Organize, store, and play videos stored on your hard disk drive using the Media Center remote control or your keyboard and mouse. View the videos in full screen mode, within a window, or from TV. Start Menu | My Videos My Videos Organize Your Videos 72 Play Your Videos 73... More Information/View Details.... 74 Create a DVD/CD 75 Import/Edit Video 76 Helpful Hints 77 Watch your home movies and digital videos stored on your hard drive...