2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Neoprene Protection Leather Case Case Protection Case Carrying Case Backpack Carrying Case Model # ....8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 •...
Sony® VAIO® Accessories Guide Summer 2006 FE AX AR FS FJ Neoprene Protection Leather Case Case Protection Case Carrying Case Backpack Carrying Case Model # ....8" x 3.5" * Available only on Sony Style® stores or website. 200 Disc CD/DVD Changer/Recorder VGX-XL1B2 $749.99 • Centralized storage for audio CD and movie DVD collection • PC-enabled control for 200 audio CDs and/or movie DVDs • Operated through Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 •...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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Contents Overview Welcome ...1 What is VGX-XL2? ...2 Benefits of the VGX-XL2 ...3 VGX-XL2A 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 Settings ...14 General ...15 Start Up and Window Behavior 16 Visual and Sound Effects ...17 More Programs Options ...18 Media Center Setup ...19 Set Up Internet Connection 20 Set Up TV Signal ...21 v
Contents Overview Welcome ...1 What is VGX-XL2? ...2 Benefits of the VGX-XL2 ...3 VGX-XL2A 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 Settings ...14 General ...15 Start Up and Window Behavior 16 Visual and Sound Effects ...17 More Programs Options ...18 Media Center Setup ...19 Set Up Internet Connection 20 Set Up TV Signal ...21 v
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... or Monitor 41 Set Up Remote Desktop 42 Automatic Updates ...43 Join Wireless Network ...44 Run Media Center Setup Again 45 Restore Start Page Defaults 46 Parental Controls ...47 Automatic Download Options 48 Optimization ...49 About Media Center ...50 Privacy ...51 TV ...52 Recorder ...53 History ...54 Recorder Storage ...55 Recording Defaults ...56 Guide...
... or Monitor 41 Set Up Remote Desktop 42 Automatic Updates ...43 Join Wireless Network ...44 Run Media Center Setup Again 45 Restore Start Page Defaults 46 Parental Controls ...47 Automatic Download Options 48 Optimization ...49 About Media Center ...50 Privacy ...51 TV ...52 Recorder ...53 History ...54 Recorder Storage ...55 Recording Defaults ...56 Guide...
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DVD Audio ...71 Closed Captioning ...72 Remote Control Options ...73 Messenger and Caller ID Settings 74 Help ...75 Media Center Features Overview ...79 Experience Media Center ...80 My DVDs ...82 Loading and Unloading Discs ...83 Viewing DVD Movies ...85 DVD Movie Controls ...86 Helpful Hints ...87 ...Online Spotlight ...88 My Videos ...89 Organize Your Videos Media Center 90 Play Your Videos ...91 More Information ...92 Create a DVD/CD ...93 Import/Edit Video ...94 Helpful Hints ...95 My Pictures ...96...
DVD Audio ...71 Closed Captioning ...72 Remote Control Options ...73 Messenger and Caller ID Settings 74 Help ...75 Media Center Features Overview ...79 Experience Media Center ...80 My DVDs ...82 Loading and Unloading Discs ...83 Viewing DVD Movies ...85 DVD Movie Controls ...86 Helpful Hints ...87 ...Online Spotlight ...88 My Videos ...89 Organize Your Videos Media Center 90 Play Your Videos ...91 More Information ...92 Create a DVD/CD ...93 Import/Edit Video ...94 Helpful Hints ...95 My Pictures ...96...
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... 12 The VGX-XL2 is VGX-XL2 2 What are the Benefits 3 What are established for digital content management. Let VGX-XL2 lead you into any decor, thus completing your video, audio, and Internet experience by bringing powerful PC capabilities to your home theatre-all in the comfort of your living room. 1 VAIO® PC VGX-XL2 Welcome to the VGX-XL2: Sony's Digital Living System™...
... 12 The VGX-XL2 is VGX-XL2 2 What are the Benefits 3 What are established for digital content management. Let VGX-XL2 lead you into any decor, thus completing your video, audio, and Internet experience by bringing powerful PC capabilities to your home theatre-all in the comfort of your living room. 1 VAIO® PC VGX-XL2 Welcome to the VGX-XL2: Sony's Digital Living System™...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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... and excellence you have come to bring you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. What is VGX-XL2? The VGX-XL2 is composed of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to the XL2A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 XL2A XL1B • Controls...
... and excellence you have come to bring you the ultimate experience in digital home entertainment. What is VGX-XL2? The VGX-XL2 is composed of XP Media Center operating system your CD/DVD library • Offers High Definition connectivity for • Easily connects to the XL2A computer Sony HD Camcorders through a single i.LINK® cable 2 XL2A XL1B • Controls...
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...sources together in Media Center. Getting Started VGX-XL2 uses the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system (MCE). This version has all tasks. This guide will be guided through setting up Media Center, and finally an overview of how to VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. This ...group of advanced features takes you will focus on the "living room" experience, using Media Center and the remote control to perform all of...
...sources together in Media Center. Getting Started VGX-XL2 uses the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system (MCE). This version has all tasks. This guide will be guided through setting up Media Center, and finally an overview of how to VGX-XL2 Digital Living System™. This ...group of advanced features takes you will focus on the "living room" experience, using Media Center and the remote control to perform all of...
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... to view additional information. 3 Use the START button to open Media Center. Then type the input code number. 5 Open the following screens RECORDED TV, GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is also provided to suppress sound. The right arrow button serves as... a PLAY button. 2 Use the arrow buttons to move to a specific location, the OK button to 3 make your specific manufacturer. 4 MCE (RC6) Default: 01 Sony: ...
... to view additional information. 3 Use the START button to open Media Center. Then type the input code number. 5 Open the following screens RECORDED TV, GUIDE, LIVE TV, DVD MENU. (DVD MENU is available only when Media Center is also provided to suppress sound. The right arrow button serves as... a PLAY button. 2 Use the arrow buttons to move to a specific location, the OK button to 3 make your specific manufacturer. 4 MCE (RC6) Default: 01 Sony: ...
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...your selection. Option button - Press OK for close include Media Center, Log Off, Shut Down, Restart, and Standby. Options for more options in a list. Green Highlight - Getting Around Media Center From inside Media Center: Select this ... Then press OK to a specific command ...or option. Check boxes - To do this ... Open Media Center Help. Performs a function. Close Media Center. Highlighted command button - Press OK. Highlight, then...
...your selection. Option button - Press OK for close include Media Center, Log Off, Shut Down, Restart, and Standby. Options for more options in a list. Green Highlight - Getting Around Media Center From inside Media Center: Select this ... Then press OK to a specific command ...or option. Check boxes - To do this ... Open Media Center Help. Performs a function. Close Media Center. Highlighted command button - Press OK. Highlight, then...
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...instructions. If you select the Don't ask me this again check box, you to add folders, not individual files for Media Center to continue. You can add media files to recognized folders in the following folders located in the My Documents directory. This method will allow you must add...or My Music a message appears asking if you must respond to recognize by Media Center. Adding files to Media Center In order to access your hard drive. You must place the files in a separate partition on your media files to view pictures, videos, recorded TV, or listen to music you ...
...instructions. If you select the Don't ask me this again check box, you to add folders, not individual files for Media Center to continue. You can add media files to recognized folders in the following folders located in the My Documents directory. This method will allow you must add...or My Music a message appears asking if you must respond to recognize by Media Center. Adding files to Media Center In order to access your hard drive. You must place the files in a separate partition on your media files to view pictures, videos, recorded TV, or listen to music you ...
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Using the Search Feature In Media Center, you can also do the following: • To switch between words, press the (0) button on the remote. • When you find just the right TV ... that button. Each time you press a button on the numeric keypad on a cellular phone. Press a number repeatedly to scroll through the TV listings or your media library to enter text, much like you want, press the ENTER button on the remote. 11 button on the remote. • To backspace, press the...
Using the Search Feature In Media Center, you can also do the following: • To switch between words, press the (0) button on the remote. • When you find just the right TV ... that button. Each time you press a button on the numeric keypad on a cellular phone. Press a number repeatedly to scroll through the TV listings or your media library to enter text, much like you want, press the ENTER button on the remote. 11 button on the remote. • To backspace, press the...
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... Media Center Media Center Setup Sony VAIO® and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you do amazing things with an overview of the major features. 13 With VAIO and Media Center, you can experience TV, movies, music, and photos like never before. Welcome to -use digital entertainment features, you can bring all of your VAIO Digital Living System...
... Media Center Media Center Setup Sony VAIO® and Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 lets you do amazing things with an overview of the major features. 13 With VAIO and Media Center, you can experience TV, movies, music, and photos like never before. Welcome to -use digital entertainment features, you can bring all of your VAIO Digital Living System...
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...set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to change your Media Center preferences. Please note: The Media Center setup wizard requires an Internet connection to complete all screens. Also, remember to make sure Media Center has the most recent software and security ...updates. 14 The first time you begin 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. Start Menu | Settings Settings General 15 TV 34 Pictures 47 Music 48 DVD 51 ...
...set up your computer and have connected the Media Changer/Recorder and any time to change your Media Center preferences. Please note: The Media Center setup wizard requires an Internet connection to complete all screens. Also, remember to make sure Media Center has the most recent software and security ...updates. 14 The first time you begin 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. Start Menu | Settings Settings General 15 TV 34 Pictures 47 Music 48 DVD 51 ...
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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 47 Automatic Downloads Options... 48 Optimization 49 About Media Center 50 Privacy 51 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 47 Automatic Downloads Options... 48 Optimization 49 About Media Center 50 Privacy 51 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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...; starts when Windows starts. • shows task bar notification. • shows TV tips. When finished, select Save. 16 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. Set Up and Window Behavior ...Start Menu | Settings | General Start Up and Window Behavior Decide how Media Center starts and reacts to your remote control to move to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark).
...; starts when Windows starts. • shows task bar notification. • shows TV tips. When finished, select Save. 16 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. Set Up and Window Behavior ...Start Menu | Settings | General Start Up and Window Behavior Decide how Media Center starts and reacts to your remote control to move to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark).
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... Visual and Sound Effects Start Menu | Settings | General Visual and Sound Effects Adding visual and sound effects can add transition animations, play sounds when navigating Media Center, and even change the video background color, select the (+) or (-) button and press the OK button.
... Visual and Sound Effects Start Menu | Settings | General Visual and Sound Effects Adding visual and sound effects can add transition animations, play sounds when navigating Media Center, and even change the video background color, select the (+) or (-) button and press the OK button.
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Press the OK button to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark). You can control the media experience in and which applications you can access from within Media Center. When finished, select Save. 18 Use the arrow keys on your entertainment experience better, but to also make your remote control to move... to the buttons for each option. More Programs Options Start Menu | Settings | General More Programs Options Media Center has teamed with other applications and Internet sites to not only make it easier to create...
Press the OK button to select (add a check mark) or deselect (remove a check mark). You can control the media experience in and which applications you can access from within Media Center. When finished, select Save. 18 Use the arrow keys on your entertainment experience better, but to also make your remote control to move... to the buttons for each option. More Programs Options Start Menu | Settings | General More Programs Options Media Center has teamed with other applications and Internet sites to not only make it easier to create...
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... desired. 19 This allows you to modify any selection you could control your entertainment experience. Start Menu | Settings | General Media Center Setup Set Up Internet Connection........ 20 Set Up TV Signal 21 Set Up Your Speakers 40 Configure Your TV or Monitor... 41 ...Set Up Remote Desktop 42 Automatic Updates 43 Join Wireless Network 44 Run Media Center Setup Again... 45 Restore Start Page Defaults....... 46 The first time you open Media Center, you are presented with a setup wizard (a series of screens) that will help you set up preferences...
... desired. 19 This allows you to modify any selection you could control your entertainment experience. Start Menu | Settings | General Media Center Setup Set Up Internet Connection........ 20 Set Up TV Signal 21 Set Up Your Speakers 40 Configure Your TV or Monitor... 41 ...Set Up Remote Desktop 42 Automatic Updates 43 Join Wireless Network 44 Run Media Center Setup Again... 45 Restore Start Page Defaults....... 46 The first time you open Media Center, you are presented with a setup wizard (a series of screens) that will help you set up preferences...
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... the arrow keys on your Internet connection is "always on". The first thing you . Set Up Internet Connection Start Menu | Settings | General | Media Center Setup Set Up Internet Connection Media Center makes it is if your remote control to detect the signal and finish most move the Yes or No option. Just read the...
... the arrow keys on your Internet connection is "always on". The first thing you . Set Up Internet Connection Start Menu | Settings | General | Media Center Setup Set Up Internet Connection Media Center makes it is if your remote control to detect the signal and finish most move the Yes or No option. Just read the...
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... from Media Center. • If you can view TV directly from the set top box or from the set top box, connect the cable from your wall to receive a TV signal-both analog (standard definition) using the NTSC TV tuner, and digital (high definition) using the ATSC digital TV tuner in the XL2 computer...next few pages will guide you through steps for setting up your tuners to the NTSC analog tuner on the XL2 computer. You can watch and/or record TV directly from Media Center and take advantage of interference. 21 You can receive over-the-air high definition signals-if your antenna is ...
... from Media Center. • If you can view TV directly from the set top box or from the set top box, connect the cable from your wall to receive a TV signal-both analog (standard definition) using the NTSC TV tuner, and digital (high definition) using the ATSC digital TV tuner in the XL2 computer...next few pages will guide you through steps for setting up your tuners to the NTSC analog tuner on the XL2 computer. You can watch and/or record TV directly from Media Center and take advantage of interference. 21 You can receive over-the-air high definition signals-if your antenna is ...