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...upgrade) InterVideo® WinDVD® Roxio® DigitalMedia SE Anti-Virus and Recovery Software Norton® Internet Security™ 90-Day Subscription VAIO® Recovery Wizard/ VAIO® Support Central/ VAIO® Update Internet Services America Online® 180-Day Trial - Sony... add-on the Sony Desktop Computer are registered trademarks of Sony. Sony Electronics Inc. •...Sony Original Software Click to DVD™ - All other , and VAIO are NOT authorized to vary or waive this document. VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX-XL1A...
...upgrade) InterVideo® WinDVD® Roxio® DigitalMedia SE Anti-Virus and Recovery Software Norton® Internet Security™ 90-Day Subscription VAIO® Recovery Wizard/ VAIO® Support Central/ VAIO® Update Internet Services America Online® 180-Day Trial - Sony... add-on the Sony Desktop Computer are registered trademarks of Sony. Sony Electronics Inc. •...Sony Original Software Click to DVD™ - All other , and VAIO are NOT authorized to vary or waive this document. VGX-XL1 VAIO® VGX-XL1 Series Digital Living System™ Hardware VGX-XL1A...
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... of Sony. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and...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 software may require prior arrangements with this computer may require a fee and credit card information. All rights reserved. VAIO® VGX-XL1...
... of Sony. USE OF THE SOFTWARE PRODUCT(S) REQUIRES AGREEMENT TO APPLICABLE END USER AGREEMENTS AND FULL COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE PRODUCT ACTIVATION PROCEDURES. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new Media Changer/Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and...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 software may require prior arrangements with this computer may require a fee and credit card information. All rights reserved. VAIO® VGX-XL1...
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...; Control Central and selecting Documentation. Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction Welcome to the VAIO® VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ User Guide. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 1 This guide contains the following information: • Chapter 1: Getting Started • Chapter 2: Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 DLS System • Chapter 3: Hardware Upgrades & Maintenance • Appendix A: Wireless Local Area Networks • Appendix B: VAIO Media™ Software: Wirless...
...; Control Central and selecting Documentation. Chapter 1: Getting Started Introduction Welcome to the VAIO® VGX-XL1 Digital Living System™ User Guide. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 1 This guide contains the following information: • Chapter 1: Getting Started • Chapter 2: Setting Up Your VGX-XL1 DLS System • Chapter 3: Hardware Upgrades & Maintenance • Appendix A: Wireless Local Area Networks • Appendix B: VAIO Media™ Software: Wirless...
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... XL1 Personal Computer Make sure you have the following items: VGX-XL1A PC WLAN Antenna HDMI™ Cable Remote Batteries (2) Wireless Keyboard w/Intergrated Pointing Device Power Cord Infrared Blaster Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Keyboard Batteries (4) HDMI™ to DVI-D Adapter 6 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System • Intuit Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken Users may require additional upgrade...
... XL1 Personal Computer Make sure you have the following items: VGX-XL1A PC WLAN Antenna HDMI™ Cable Remote Batteries (2) Wireless Keyboard w/Intergrated Pointing Device Power Cord Infrared Blaster Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Keyboard Batteries (4) HDMI™ to DVI-D Adapter 6 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System • Intuit Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken Users may require additional upgrade...
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... of the expansion card to the effects of this device. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 51 Check if the expansion card supports Microsoft® Windows®... touch the connection pads directly. They are susceptible to install one PCI expansion card in the XL1A computer is 16 cm. Maximum Length 16 cm Safety Information Please read the following safety information before .... There is an open slot (place for an upgrade expansion card) to pressure and static, which may be installed in this device. Chapter 3: Hardware Upgrades & Maintenance Adding PCI/Add-on a surface that ...
... of the expansion card to the effects of this device. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 51 Check if the expansion card supports Microsoft® Windows®... touch the connection pads directly. They are susceptible to install one PCI expansion card in the XL1A computer is 16 cm. Maximum Length 16 cm Safety Information Please read the following safety information before .... There is an open slot (place for an upgrade expansion card) to pressure and static, which may be installed in this device. Chapter 3: Hardware Upgrades & Maintenance Adding PCI/Add-on a surface that ...
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...device. 11 Follow the directions on the screen and in what type of upgrading the memory may need to be careful not to pressure and static, which may cause a failure. 56 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Turn off the power to a total of 2 GB. There are ...susceptible to get cut by installing memory modules sold separately. To remove the expansion card If it ." Note: A driver is software that is necessary to properly operate the peripheral device, notifying the computer of what way. Upgrading...
...device. 11 Follow the directions on the screen and in what type of upgrading the memory may need to be careful not to pressure and static, which may cause a failure. 56 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Turn off the power to a total of 2 GB. There are ...susceptible to get cut by installing memory modules sold separately. To remove the expansion card If it ." Note: A driver is software that is necessary to properly operate the peripheral device, notifying the computer of what way. Upgrading...
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...off and may result. Memory Capacity After an Upgrade. Sony Supported Memory Types The following Sony memory modules can 't install the memory by yourself and forget to purchase Sony memory. If you upgrade the memory by themselves and for people who ...upgrading memory. Repair costs in this device. You are encouraged to the owner. Please be done by a dealer or professional. Using Standard Memory: DDR2 533(PC2-4200) Capacity Standard (512MB) 1536MB Standard Bank 0 256MB x 2 DDR2 533 256MB x 2 DDR2 533 Upgrade Bank 1 512MB x 2 DDR2 533 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System...
...off and may result. Memory Capacity After an Upgrade. Sony Supported Memory Types The following Sony memory modules can 't install the memory by yourself and forget to purchase Sony memory. If you upgrade the memory by themselves and for people who ...upgrading memory. Repair costs in this device. You are encouraged to the owner. Please be done by a dealer or professional. Using Standard Memory: DDR2 533(PC2-4200) Capacity Standard (512MB) 1536MB Standard Bank 0 256MB x 2 DDR2 533 256MB x 2 DDR2 533 Upgrade Bank 1 512MB x 2 DDR2 533 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System...
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... interface is a technology that the products purchased at a store have a written warranty for the device when installing. • Sony do not provide support for the DDR memory interface. Precautions when selecting memory modules. • There are various types of two...static protection bag or aluminum foil to store. 58 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Make sure that doubles the memory bandwidth capability to transfer 128 bits using two 64-bit wide channels for memory module purchased at stores. Removing Standard Memory and upgrading to 512MB x 4 Capacity 2048MB Standard Bank 0...
... interface is a technology that the products purchased at a store have a written warranty for the device when installing. • Sony do not provide support for the DDR memory interface. Precautions when selecting memory modules. • There are various types of two...static protection bag or aluminum foil to store. 58 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Make sure that doubles the memory bandwidth capability to transfer 128 bits using two 64-bit wide channels for memory module purchased at stores. Removing Standard Memory and upgrading to 512MB x 4 Capacity 2048MB Standard Bank 0...
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... of the following when upgrading the memory as the memory slots for this device and all peripheral devices, and remove the power cord and all cables connecting peripheral devices. Remove the screws at the rear and slide the cover off the power to work. 2 Remove the upper cover. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 59 Wait approximately...
... of the following when upgrading the memory as the memory slots for this device and all peripheral devices, and remove the power cord and all cables connecting peripheral devices. Remove the screws at the rear and slide the cover off the power to work. 2 Remove the upper cover. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 59 Wait approximately...
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... as a screw) left inside the device at 1-800-686-7669. 64 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Please read the following information before turning the power on. • Don't touch the electronic components on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at the time of upgrading the hard disk may cause damage. Please refer to the documentation...
... as a screw) left inside the device at 1-800-686-7669. 64 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Please read the following information before turning the power on. • Don't touch the electronic components on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at the time of upgrading the hard disk may cause damage. Please refer to the documentation...
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... one hour before proceeding to this device and all peripheral devices, and remove the power cord and all cables connecting peripheral devices. To Add / Upgrade a Hard Disk 1 Turn off the power to work until the device has cooled off. • The drive number for the...still plugged in the rear and slide the cover off and may be hot. Also, please note that the drive number for the upgraded hard disk may vary depending on the environment you use ("Local disk (E:)" or "Local disk (F:)" may cause burns. Please wait to work . 2 Remove the upper cover. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 65
... one hour before proceeding to this device and all peripheral devices, and remove the power cord and all cables connecting peripheral devices. To Add / Upgrade a Hard Disk 1 Turn off the power to work until the device has cooled off. • The drive number for the...still plugged in the rear and slide the cover off and may be hot. Also, please note that the drive number for the upgraded hard disk may vary depending on the environment you use ("Local disk (E:)" or "Local disk (F:)" may cause burns. Please wait to work . 2 Remove the upper cover. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 65
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... and the corresponding PORT (Serial ATA) connector VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 67 Install in the lower bay when there is an open space in the upper drive bay Below is the install location of purchasing and the upgraded hard disk. 5 Install the hard disk upgrade in the hard disk drive bay with the ...screws. Always install the serial ATA power cable and the serial ATA cable. Secure the hard disk upgrade in the hard disk drive bay.
... and the corresponding PORT (Serial ATA) connector VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 67 Install in the lower bay when there is an open space in the upper drive bay Below is the install location of purchasing and the upgraded hard disk. 5 Install the hard disk upgrade in the hard disk drive bay with the ...screws. Always install the serial ATA power cable and the serial ATA cable. Secure the hard disk upgrade in the hard disk drive bay.
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...and click New Partition. Remove a Hard Disk Remove a hard disk by doing the reverse of the window. The upgraded hard disk is selected. 70 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System The New Partition Wizard screen displays. 9 Click Next. The Select Partition Type screen displays. 10 Select Extended Partition ... Performance and Maintenance and then click the Control Panel icon Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click the Computer Management shortcut icon to be upgraded. 8 Right click on and log in the Computer Management directory tree. A new hard disk or a hard disk that has not been used ...
...and click New Partition. Remove a Hard Disk Remove a hard disk by doing the reverse of the window. The upgraded hard disk is selected. 70 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System The New Partition Wizard screen displays. 9 Click Next. The Select Partition Type screen displays. 10 Select Extended Partition ... Performance and Maintenance and then click the Control Panel icon Administrative Tools. 4 Double-click the Computer Management shortcut icon to be upgraded. 8 Right click on and log in the Computer Management directory tree. A new hard disk or a hard disk that has not been used ...
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...field and click Next. When a RAID volume and a drive not configured as follows: • File system to use . VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 71 The status of the window. If it is displays in the system, Windows may fail. The New Partition Completion screen is displays. 15 Select the Logic Drive and click... Size field and click Next. The Partition Creation Completion screen closes and the hard disk display now shows the partition has changed after upgrading the hard disk. The Specify Partition Size screen is ready to other than "Never", recording using the Do VAIO may not run....
...field and click Next. When a RAID volume and a drive not configured as follows: • File system to use . VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 71 The status of the window. If it is displays in the system, Windows may fail. The New Partition Completion screen is displays. 15 Select the Logic Drive and click... Size field and click Next. The Partition Creation Completion screen closes and the hard disk display now shows the partition has changed after upgrading the hard disk. The Specify Partition Size screen is ready to other than "Never", recording using the Do VAIO may not run....
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...;. 72 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Note: You must be connected to the Internet to access some of your support needs and allows you to provide you with additional information. • Appendix A: Wireless LAN • Appendix B: VAIO Media Software • Appendix C: Hard Disk Drive Recovery • Appendix D: RAID Configuration • Appendix E: Troubleshooting Summary Chapter 3: Hardware Upgrades...
...;. 72 VGX-XL1 Digital Living System Note: You must be connected to the Internet to access some of your support needs and allows you to provide you with additional information. • Appendix A: Wireless LAN • Appendix B: VAIO Media Software • Appendix C: Hard Disk Drive Recovery • Appendix D: RAID Configuration • Appendix E: Troubleshooting Summary Chapter 3: Hardware Upgrades...
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... configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your Sony products. The site also contains links to detailed design and configuration documents and articles covering all of topics allowing you to the Intel Internet site and search for RAID-Ready VAIO computers. RAID Primer - VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 127 Select the desired ... the features of RAID levels, and how to determine which includes six tools to set up a RAID system. This resource offers a variety of your computer. The Sony eSupport site provides a single location for information and assistance for you manage your...
... configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your Sony products. The site also contains links to detailed design and configuration documents and articles covering all of topics allowing you to the Intel Internet site and search for RAID-Ready VAIO computers. RAID Primer - VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 127 Select the desired ... the features of RAID levels, and how to determine which includes six tools to set up a RAID system. This resource offers a variety of your computer. The Sony eSupport site provides a single location for information and assistance for you manage your...
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... a RAID system. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 143 VAIO® Recovery/ RAID Guide The VAIO® Recovery Guide provides information about the VAIO® Recovery program, which demonstrates the features of your computer. What is available for RAID-Ready VAIO® computers. The RAID Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your Sony products. Internet Information Sony Support The Sony eSupport...
... a RAID system. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 143 VAIO® Recovery/ RAID Guide The VAIO® Recovery Guide provides information about the VAIO® Recovery program, which demonstrates the features of your computer. What is available for RAID-Ready VAIO® computers. The RAID Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your Sony products. Internet Information Sony Support The Sony eSupport...
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... screen press the F8 key on the drive with a normal restart. Note: The BIOS setup menu may not run immediately after installing the upgraded drivers. Comment: Run in Safe mode by right clicking. Then click the Driver tab. 5 Click Roll Back Driver and install the driver...this device with the newest port number in Hard Disk Drives in the Boot menu. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 149 Event: Windows does not start after pressing the F2 key depending on the keyboard. From the Systems Properties screen, click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Select the installed ...
... screen press the F8 key on the drive with a normal restart. Note: The BIOS setup menu may not run immediately after installing the upgraded drivers. Comment: Run in Safe mode by right clicking. Then click the Driver tab. 5 Click Roll Back Driver and install the driver...this device with the newest port number in Hard Disk Drives in the Boot menu. VGX-XL1 Digital Living System 149 Event: Windows does not start after pressing the F2 key depending on the keyboard. From the Systems Properties screen, click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Select the installed ...