2006 VAIO Accessories Guide
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...2 5/25/06 12:06:25 PM Accessible capacity may not communicate with Hard Drive not include. 5 i.LINK is prohibited. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is a trademark of their respective owners. Printed in . VGP-PRFS10V: 4 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA out, TV and S-Video ports. ...Base T Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0, parallel, VGA out and DVI-D ports. VGP-PRTX1: VGA out, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet and DC in . Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. VGP-PRFS1: 4 USB 2.0, RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer and VGA out. Also includes ...
...2 5/25/06 12:06:25 PM Accessible capacity may not communicate with Hard Drive not include. 5 i.LINK is prohibited. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is a trademark of their respective owners. Printed in . VGP-PRFS10V: 4 USB 2.0, Ethernet, VGA out, TV and S-Video ports. ...Base T Ethernet, 3 USB 2.0, parallel, VGA out and DVI-D ports. VGP-PRTX1: VGA out, 3 USB 2.0, Ethernet and DC in . Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, Sony Style, and i.Link are owned the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. VGP-PRFS1: 4 USB 2.0, RJ-45 Ethernet, Printer and VGA out. Also includes ...
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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... IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. All rights reserved. NOTICE VGX-XL2 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval.
... IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. All rights reserved. NOTICE VGX-XL2 Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings © 2006 Sony Electronics Inc. This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part without prior written approval.
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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Join Wireless Network From this screen, you let the Setup Wizard know that you would like the XL2 computer to be a part of an existing network. 6 Select Yes or No, and then select Next to continue. 25 Internet Connection From this screen, select whether or not you have an "always on" Internet connection. 7 Select Yes, and then select Next to continue.
Join Wireless Network From this screen, you let the Setup Wizard know that you would like the XL2 computer to be a part of an existing network. 6 Select Yes or No, and then select Next to continue. 25 Internet Connection From this screen, select whether or not you have an "always on" Internet connection. 7 Select Yes, and then select Next to continue.
Entertainment Guide (VGX-XL2)
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... easy. You can set your remote control to skip chapters, and skip forward and back, giving you the control and flexibility to watch only certain parts of the movie, or skip forward or backward to . Remote Control Options Main Menu | Settings | DVD Remote Control Options When watching your favorite DVD movies...
... easy. You can set your remote control to skip chapters, and skip forward and back, giving you the control and flexibility to watch only certain parts of the movie, or skip forward or backward to . Remote Control Options Main Menu | Settings | DVD Remote Control Options When watching your favorite DVD movies...
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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... TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL2A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation...FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Reproduction in whole or in part, may be transported or used outside the United States. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. This product ...
... TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL2A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the IBM Corporation...FROM ANY DESCRIBED WEB SITE. Certain product(s) included with participating financial institutions. Reproduction in whole or in part, may be transported or used outside the United States. SONY CANNOT WARRANT THAT THE FUNCTIONS DESCRIBED IN THIS GUIDE WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR-FREE. This product ...
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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...to result in a residential installation. However, there is no responsibility for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this manual could void your body (excluding extremities: hands, writs, ...This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must not be attached to Part 15 of the device. L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes...received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. Sony assumes no guarantee that may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. This...
...to result in a residential installation. However, there is no responsibility for a Class B digital device, pursuant to this manual could void your body (excluding extremities: hands, writs, ...This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must not be attached to Part 15 of the device. L'utilisation de ce dispositif est autorisée seulement aux conditions suivantes...received, including interference that may cause harmful interference to radio and television reception. Sony assumes no guarantee that may cause undesired operation of the FCC Rules. This...
VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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Antenna having a maximum gain of [2]dB. This Class B digital apparatus complies with personal video recording features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting...; L'impedance d'antenne requise est [50] ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in...usage privé et à d'autres fins de visualisation limitée, sauf autorisation contraire de la part de Macrovision. Tout désossage ou désassemblage est formellement interdit. Une antenne ayant un gain ...
Antenna having a maximum gain of [2]dB. This Class B digital apparatus complies with personal video recording features) Supplementary Television Broadcasting...; L'impedance d'antenne requise est [50] ohms. To reduce potential radio interference to your nearest Sony Service Center or Factory Service Center. ✍ In some areas the disposal of lithium batteries in...usage privé et à d'autres fins de visualisation limitée, sauf autorisation contraire de la part de Macrovision. Tout désossage ou désassemblage est formellement interdit. Une antenne ayant un gain ...
Marketing Specifications (VGX-XL2)
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...before you may affect application performance. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is not manufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make recommendations, they are trademarks of SmartMedia media with self ...16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com Last Updated: 02/10/2006 VGX-XL2 VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Living System™ Type of Intel Corporation. DVD-R Write: 8x max. CD-RW Write: 24x max. ...
...before you may affect application performance. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is not manufactured to any specific software, and Sony does not and cannot make recommendations, they are trademarks of SmartMedia media with self ...16530 Via Esprillo • San Diego, CA 92127 • 1-800-222-7669 • www.sony.com Last Updated: 02/10/2006 VGX-XL2 VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Living System™ Type of Intel Corporation. DVD-R Write: 8x max. CD-RW Write: 24x max. ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... are available to current retail versions. 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 the terms and conditions of Sony Electronics. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Reproduction in whole or in part, may be transported or used outside... ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. VAIO® VGX-XL2A Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
... are available to current retail versions. 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 the terms and conditions of Sony Electronics. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. Reproduction in whole or in part, may be transported or used outside... ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH REGARD TO THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE, OR SUCH OTHER INFORMATION. VAIO® VGX-XL2A Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc.
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...8226; Save the card's contents to your hard disk drive. • Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 15 Removing a Memory Card The correct way to remove from the reader. See the information supplied with the device for details how ...or its data may be formatted properly. To remove a CompactFlash® media† 1 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card, causing it . To remove a Memory Stick® media, Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard™, SmartMedia™, or xD-Picture Card™ media 1 Press the extended...
...8226; Save the card's contents to your hard disk drive. • Reformat the memory card using it in the device first. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 15 Removing a Memory Card The correct way to remove from the reader. See the information supplied with the device for details how ...or its data may be formatted properly. To remove a CompactFlash® media† 1 Firmly grasp the extended part of the memory card, causing it . To remove a Memory Stick® media, Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard™, SmartMedia™, or xD-Picture Card™ media 1 Press the extended...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... remove any foreign objects and replace the cover before installing a memory modules. • Please be careful not to get cut by the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the memory. • Be careful not to catch your fingers on with a foreign object...'t touch the electronic components on the circuit board of this device may be hot right after turning off and may cause burns. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 42 Upgrading memory increases the data processing speed and allows faster response time when running multiple programs at the time of 4 slots ...
... remove any foreign objects and replace the cover before installing a memory modules. • Please be careful not to get cut by the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the memory. • Be careful not to catch your fingers on with a foreign object...'t touch the electronic components on the circuit board of this device may be hot right after turning off and may cause burns. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 42 Upgrading memory increases the data processing speed and allows faster response time when running multiple programs at the time of 4 slots ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...refer to the Install Notes listed above.) If you have any problems please contact your finger on the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the memory. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 46 There is no gap. • Please be raised when installing the memory. Remove screw Press...cables inside this device and remove the cable when installing the memory. • The harness connector may be careful not to catch your Sony Technical Support Representative. 3 Remove the graphic card. Also, use two memory modules of the same model name and same capacity and ...
...refer to the Install Notes listed above.) If you have any problems please contact your finger on the parts or the circuit board inside this device when installing the memory. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 46 There is no gap. • Please be raised when installing the memory. Remove screw Press...cables inside this device and remove the cable when installing the memory. • The harness connector may be careful not to catch your Sony Technical Support Representative. 3 Remove the graphic card. Also, use two memory modules of the same model name and same capacity and ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 50 They are susceptible to pressure and static, which may cause a failure. • The size (width) of upgrading the hard disk may not operate depending on any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for more detailed information when upgrading. • There may ... inside this device. The i.LINK connection may be charged if a failure or accident happens when installing the hard disk by the parts or the circuit board inside this device. • Contact your VAIO® Technical Support Representative for questions regarding upgrading the hard ...
VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 50 They are susceptible to pressure and static, which may cause a failure. • The size (width) of upgrading the hard disk may not operate depending on any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for more detailed information when upgrading. • There may ... inside this device. The i.LINK connection may be charged if a failure or accident happens when installing the hard disk by the parts or the circuit board inside this device. • Contact your VAIO® Technical Support Representative for questions regarding upgrading the hard ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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3 Remove the inside panel and remove the panel. 4 Remove the hard disk bay. Be careful not to the hard disk installed at the time of purchase and remove the hard disk drive bay. Remove the cables connected to drop the screws inside this device when unscrewing. Remove the screws from the inside panel. Note: Touching other parts can cause a failure when installing the hard disk drive bay. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 52
3 Remove the inside panel and remove the panel. 4 Remove the hard disk bay. Be careful not to the hard disk installed at the time of purchase and remove the hard disk drive bay. Remove the cables connected to drop the screws inside this device when unscrewing. Remove the screws from the inside panel. Note: Touching other parts can cause a failure when installing the hard disk drive bay. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 52
User Guide (Computer Component)
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VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 54 Note: Touching other parts when installing the hard disk drive bay can cause damage. Cables may be pulled out to open/close the cover if serial ATA cables with a L shaped connector areas is the location of the main unit expansion connector. However, the use of serial ATA cables with a straight connectors are used. Below is recommended. 7 Install the hard disk drive bay in the original location.
VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 54 Note: Touching other parts when installing the hard disk drive bay can cause damage. Cables may be pulled out to open/close the cover if serial ATA cables with a L shaped connector areas is the location of the main unit expansion connector. However, the use of serial ATA cables with a straight connectors are used. Below is recommended. 7 Install the hard disk drive bay in the original location.
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... computer data in the event of each recovery discs to avoid confusion when using CD-R or DVD media. When complete, click Next. Sony recommends using CD media 1 Start the VAIO HDD Recovery program. The next screen, Create Recovery Discs (Step 2 of 3), displays the...a hard disk failure. Once the disc is for informational purposes only and requires no action on your part. 7 Click Next. This completes the VAIO Recovery option Create Recovery Discs. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 124 Always use a poor quality of disc media (CD, DVD), click the appropriate option button. ...
... computer data in the event of each recovery discs to avoid confusion when using CD-R or DVD media. When complete, click Next. Sony recommends using CD media 1 Start the VAIO HDD Recovery program. The next screen, Create Recovery Discs (Step 2 of 3), displays the...a hard disk failure. Once the disc is for informational purposes only and requires no action on your part. 7 Click Next. This completes the VAIO Recovery option Create Recovery Discs. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 124 Always use a poor quality of disc media (CD, DVD), click the appropriate option button. ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...Note - A message displays asking you are asked to remove the disc and insert disc 1. This screen displays the progress of the last part of restoring the C: Drive to its original factory condition. The time to complete the restore can use for knowledge base solutions that may... recovery discs. The Next button will only be unavailable until the check box is installed. 129 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System When complete, you to the Sony online support Web site at www.esupport.sony.com and review your computer restarts and displays the screen Restore C: Drive (Step 2 of your...
...Note - A message displays asking you are asked to remove the disc and insert disc 1. This screen displays the progress of the last part of restoring the C: Drive to its original factory condition. The time to complete the restore can use for knowledge base solutions that may... recovery discs. The Next button will only be unavailable until the check box is installed. 129 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System When complete, you to the Sony online support Web site at www.esupport.sony.com and review your computer restarts and displays the screen Restore C: Drive (Step 2 of your...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...; Office®. The screen Restore Complete System (Step 4 of 5) displays and automatically starts loading all original system and packaged software that software separately when the recovery is finished. In this part of 5). The recovery process automatically continues.... 11 As the recovery process continues, you may be required on your computer previously started from the recovery discs, you may be required to automatically restart the computer and resume the recovery process. 12 Click OK. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System...
...; Office®. The screen Restore Complete System (Step 4 of 5) displays and automatically starts loading all original system and packaged software that software separately when the recovery is finished. In this part of 5). The recovery process automatically continues.... 11 As the recovery process continues, you may be required on your computer previously started from the recovery discs, you may be required to automatically restart the computer and resume the recovery process. 12 Click OK. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...that require action on -screen instructions. Search the list for the Intel Matrix Storage Console. Follow the on your part to install the RAID driver, click the Drivers tab and select RAID Driver from the Windows Start menu. The... Intel® Matrix Storage Console provides RAID volume management within the Windows operating system and displays SATA device and RAID volume information. Install windows may see windows for anti-spy ware and ... a message to remove the disc. 5 Remove the disc and click OK. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 134
...that require action on -screen instructions. Search the list for the Intel Matrix Storage Console. Follow the on your part to install the RAID driver, click the Drivers tab and select RAID Driver from the Windows Start menu. The... Intel® Matrix Storage Console provides RAID volume management within the Windows operating system and displays SATA device and RAID volume information. Install windows may see windows for anti-spy ware and ... a message to remove the disc. 5 Remove the disc and click OK. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 134
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...sure to use an output format that matches the Digital terminal of the TV you are using. • When the TV is connected using a component cable, make sure to use a resolution that matches the component input of the TV you are using. Event: Part of the top, bottom, left or right of...is not displayed when the TV is displayed. For additional information, see the nVideo user guide. Event: Part of the top, bottom, left or right of the screen is not displayed and is black. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 161 For details, please refer to the TV users manual. • Verify if other inputs on...
...sure to use an output format that matches the Digital terminal of the TV you are using. • When the TV is connected using a component cable, make sure to use a resolution that matches the component input of the TV you are using. Event: Part of the top, bottom, left or right of...is not displayed when the TV is displayed. For additional information, see the nVideo user guide. Event: Part of the top, bottom, left or right of the screen is not displayed and is black. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 161 For details, please refer to the TV users manual. • Verify if other inputs on...