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...Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Attention Regarding DualDisc software: This product has been engineered to DVD, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media.... iii Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet...
...Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Intel Corporation. Attention Regarding DualDisc software: This product has been engineered to DVD, DVgate Plus, Handycam, MagicGate, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, the Memory Stick logo, SonicStage, PictureGear, ImageStation, and i.LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media.... iii Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet...
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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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...experience in digital home entertainment. The VGX-XL1 is VGX-XL1? 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 composed of XP Media Center operating system...
...experience in digital home entertainment. The VGX-XL1 is VGX-XL1? 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 composed of XP Media Center operating system...
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... living room or den. Benefits of your media library through your TV/monitor and your home theatre, using 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...
... living room or den. Benefits of your media library through your TV/monitor and your home theatre, using 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...
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... together in Media Center. This guide will be guided through setting up Media Center, and finally, an overview of available features. 6 Then, you into the world of digital home entertainment, bringing all of how to perform all of the features and capabilities of Media Center and additional advanced features unique to VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™.
... together in Media Center. This guide will be guided through setting up Media Center, and finally, an overview of available features. 6 Then, you into the world of digital home entertainment, bringing all of how to perform all of the features and capabilities of Media Center and additional advanced features unique to VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™.
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...MORE button and selecting the "Add" menu command. 10 Media Center recognizes the following folders located in 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 add new media files. To add files, select Yes and follow...
...MORE button and selecting the "Add" menu command. 10 Media Center recognizes the following folders located in 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 add new media files. To add files, select Yes and follow...
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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. To access VAIO Support Central, do the following: 1 Using your wireless keyboard with a single location for all 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. Support Resources VAIO® ...
...Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From the All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. To access VAIO Support Central, do the following: 1 Using your wireless keyboard with a single location for all 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. Support Resources VAIO® ...
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..., Music, Pictures, CD/DVD Player, Internet- Welcome to -use digital entertainment features, you can bring all of your VAIO Digital Living System™ Personal Computer. 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...
..., Music, Pictures, CD/DVD Player, Internet- Welcome to -use digital entertainment features, you can bring all of your VAIO Digital Living System™ Personal Computer. 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...
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... has the most recent software and security updates. 14 Also, remember to check for Windows updates before you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. To enjoy the full benefit of setup screens) opens. The first time you begin to ...complete the process. You may return to Settings at any additional hardware devices, you have set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time...
... has the most recent software and security updates. 14 Also, remember to check for Windows updates before you start Media Center, a setup "wizard" (a series of Media Center, it is not supported by Sony VAIO. To enjoy the full benefit of setup screens) opens. The first time you begin to ...complete the process. You may return to Settings at any additional hardware devices, you have set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time...
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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 see what might improve your computer. You might want to take the time to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15
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 see what might improve your computer. You might want to take the time to review all of options that effect Media Center and some general preferences for your entertainment experience. 15
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...button to the buttons for Media Center. • starts when Windows starts. • shows task bar notification. • shows TV tips. Set Up and Window Behavior Start Menu | Settings | General Start Up and Window Behavior You can determine if Media Center: • is always the top window. • will warn ...you if a file or action is not designed for each option. You can decide how Media Center starts and ...
...button to the buttons for Media Center. • starts when Windows starts. • shows task bar notification. • shows TV tips. Set Up and Window Behavior Start Menu | Settings | General Start Up and Window Behavior You can determine if Media Center: • is always the top window. • will warn ...you if a file or action is not designed for each option. You can decide how Media Center starts and ...
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Press the OK button to continue. . 25 Use the arrow keys on a regular basis by automatically downloading and installing critical updates from the Start | All Programs menu. 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. Select Next to select the option. Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control to move the Yes or No option.
Press the OK button to continue. . 25 Use the arrow keys on a regular basis by automatically downloading and installing critical updates from the Start | All Programs menu. 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. Select Next to select the option. Automatic Updates Media Center can help you keep your remote control to move the Yes or No option.
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Start Menu | Settings Help Windows Media Center is very easy to you follow the on-screen instructions. 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 and your Hardware Please visit each of assistance. 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 follow the on-screen instructions. 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 and your Hardware Please visit each of assistance. However, when you do need additional information, Media Center provides you with your family. 57
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...Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. 58 Move the Mouse to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. VAIO® Support Central provides you to activate the Media Center tool bar, which appears at top of your VAIO computer's system... software and operating system updated using VAIO Web ...
...Windows Start button. 2 From the Start menu, click All Programs. 3 From All Programs menu, click VAIO Support Central. 58 Move the Mouse to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. VAIO® Support Central provides you to activate the Media Center tool bar, which appears at top of your VAIO computer's system... software and operating system updated using VAIO Web ...
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... utility, connect to the Internet, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. The Windows Update Web site opens. Follow the on-screen instructions. VAIO® Updates Sony Support provides updates designed specifically for Windows updates to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates. Finally, click Detect my model. Helpful...
... utility, connect to the Internet, click Start, All Programs, then click Windows Update. The Windows Update Web site opens. Follow the on-screen instructions. VAIO® Updates Sony Support provides updates designed specifically for Windows updates to keep the operating system updated with the latest software releases and security updates. Finally, click Detect my model. Helpful...
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...guide, go to use, yet powerful features of VAIO, and you experience the new and exciting world of digital home entertainment. Experience movies, TV, music, and photos like never before. Combine the easy to Media Center Help. 61 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 lets you can enjoy an even more dynamic entertainment experience.
...guide, go to use, yet powerful features of VAIO, and you experience the new and exciting world of digital home entertainment. Experience movies, TV, music, and photos like never before. Combine the easy to Media Center Help. 61 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 lets you can enjoy an even more dynamic entertainment experience.
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...Windows Media Center with Removable Storage. Store blank discs for creating your own personal media library that you have a CD or DVD. For example, when archiving or copying recorded TV shows to disc, a message will inform you of the number of data that you can contain the following message. Click Yes to the Media Changer...can access from Devices with the touch of a button. Loading and Unloading Discs Start Menu | My DVD Loading discs in the Media Changer/Recorder creates your own CDs and DVDs. Go to More Programs and select the Manage Discs option or to directly to My DVDs...
...Windows Media Center with Removable Storage. Store blank discs for creating your own personal media library that you have a CD or DVD. For example, when archiving or copying recorded TV shows to disc, a message will inform you of the number of data that you can contain the following message. Click Yes to the Media Changer...can access from Devices with the touch of a button. Loading and Unloading Discs Start Menu | My DVD Loading discs in the Media Changer/Recorder creates your own CDs and DVDs. Go to More Programs and select the Manage Discs option or to directly to My DVDs...
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If you are enjoying the TV, Video, or Music options in Media Center and wish to change the viewing screen size. 68 Select the Windows Resize button to view a DVD movie, simply insert the DVD and the following options appear: Continues playing from the beginning. Notes: (1) For DVDs, you can ...the remote control, or keyboard and mouse commands to play in full screen mode. If you stop your DVD movies in full screen, windowed, or in a viewport window. Restarts the DVD movie from the stopping point. Returns to Movie Info and editing as it appears in Manage Disks or My DVDs by...
If you are enjoying the TV, Video, or Music options in Media Center and wish to change the viewing screen size. 68 Select the Windows Resize button to view a DVD movie, simply insert the DVD and the following options appear: Continues playing from the beginning. Notes: (1) For DVDs, you can ...the remote control, or keyboard and mouse commands to play in full screen mode. If you stop your DVD movies in full screen, windowed, or in a viewport window. Restarts the DVD movie from the stopping point. Returns to Movie Info and editing as it appears in Manage Disks or My DVDs by...
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...screen, which allows you access to other areas of Media Center, by pressing the MORE INFO button on the remote control. Additional Settings for DVD Viewing For these additional settings that your DVD movie displays for the Windows resize buttons to appear. If the movie is playing,... subtitles, the audio track and menus. Go to choose a language. Change DVD Languages Change the language that can enhance your DVD movie in Media Center. Select the Resize button. Information includes title, chapter title, genre, parental rating, length and current position. Select the + or -...
...screen, which allows you access to other areas of Media Center, by pressing the MORE INFO button on the remote control. Additional Settings for DVD Viewing For these additional settings that your DVD movie displays for the Windows resize buttons to appear. If the movie is playing,... subtitles, the audio track and menus. Go to choose a language. Change DVD Languages Change the language that can enhance your DVD movie in Media Center. Select the Resize button. Information includes title, chapter title, genre, parental rating, length and current position. Select the + or -...
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View the videos in full screen mode, within a window, or from TV. Organize, store, and play videos stored on your hard disk drive using the Media Center remote control or your keyboard and mouse. Share your video files with others by creating DVDs or CDs. 71 Start Menu | My Videos My ... 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 that you have created, downloaded from the Internet, or recorded from a viewport...
View the videos in full screen mode, within a window, or from TV. Organize, store, and play videos stored on your hard disk drive using the Media Center remote control or your keyboard and mouse. Share your video files with others by creating DVDs or CDs. 71 Start Menu | My Videos My ... 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 that you have created, downloaded from the Internet, or recorded from a viewport...