VGX-XL2A Safety Information
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... launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of the Intel Corporation. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR ...product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL2A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or...
... launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of the Intel Corporation. SONY ELECTRONICS INC. SONY ALSO ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY, AND SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES TO, OR VIRUSES THAT MAY INFECT, YOUR ...product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by Internet or telephone (toll charges may include features such as copy protection and content management technology. Important information for Canadian customers: Your new VAIO VGX-XL2A includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or...
Marketing Specifications (VGX-XL2)
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... support may require a fee. 10. This personal computer is compatible with IDs. Simulated graphic shown on VGX-XL2A Microphone Input: 1 S-Video Input(s): 1 (Front)/ 1 (Back) USB Port(s): 4 (2 Front/2 ...pre-installed on hardware options. Some functionality may require additional upgrade) Microsoft® Works 8.5 with Microsoft® Office 2003 .... ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. VGX-XL2 VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Living System™ Type of the software; DVD+R Write: 8x max. Digital Video Capturing Image Converter...
... support may require a fee. 10. This personal computer is compatible with IDs. Simulated graphic shown on VGX-XL2A Microphone Input: 1 S-Video Input(s): 1 (Front)/ 1 (Back) USB Port(s): 4 (2 Front/2 ...pre-installed on hardware options. Some functionality may require additional upgrade) Microsoft® Works 8.5 with Microsoft® Office 2003 .... ©2006 Sony Electronics Inc. VGX-XL2 VAIO® XL2 Digital Living System™ Specifications General Computer Type: Digital Living System™ Type of the software; DVD+R Write: 8x max. Digital Video Capturing Image Converter...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may not necessarily be identical to U.S. VAIO® VGX-XL2A Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved... initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony Electronics. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO...
...Recorder includes certain software versions or upgrades, and Internet services or offers that are trademarks or registered trademarks of the computer, and may not necessarily be identical to U.S. VAIO® VGX-XL2A Disclaimers, Notes, Warnings NOTICE © 2005 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved... initial launch of the software product(s), or upon certain reinstallations of the software product(s), or reconfigurations of Sony Electronics. Sony, VAIO, the VAIO logo, VAIO Digital Studio, VAIO Media, VAIO Media Music Server, VAIO Media Photo Server, VAIO Media Video Server, VAIO...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...8226; Chapter 2: Setting Up Your VGX-XL2A DLS System • Chapter 3: Hardware Upgrades & Maintenance • Appendix A: Wireless Local Area Networks • Appendix B: VAIO Media™ Software: Wirless Local Area Networks • Appendix C: Setting Up Digital TV • Appendix D: Hard ... with the livingroom and your digital entertainment needs in mind. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 1 The VGX-XL2A DLS system is the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System? Let the VGX-XL2A DLS system lead you into the exciting world of the art home entertainment system. You can download updated user...
...8226; Chapter 2: Setting Up Your VGX-XL2A DLS System • Chapter 3: Hardware Upgrades & Maintenance • Appendix A: Wireless Local Area Networks • Appendix B: VAIO Media™ Software: Wirless Local Area Networks • Appendix C: Setting Up Digital TV • Appendix D: Hard ... with the livingroom and your digital entertainment needs in mind. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 1 The VGX-XL2A DLS system is the VGX-XL2A Digital Living System? Let the VGX-XL2A DLS system lead you into the exciting world of the art home entertainment system. You can download updated user...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 5 For Data DVD and CD Creation Anti-virus and Recovery Software • Norton® Internet Security™ 60-Day Subscription - For DVD Playback • Roxio... Blaster Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Keyboard Batteries (4) HDMI™ to DVI-D Adapter Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or ship the XL2A computer at a later time. • Intuit Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken Users may require additional upgrade) • InterVideo® WinDVD® -
VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 5 For Data DVD and CD Creation Anti-virus and Recovery Software • Norton® Internet Security™ 60-Day Subscription - For DVD Playback • Roxio... Blaster Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Keyboard Batteries (4) HDMI™ to DVI-D Adapter Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or ship the XL2A computer at a later time. • Intuit Quicken® 2005 New User Edition (Previous Quicken Users may require additional upgrade) • InterVideo® WinDVD® -
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... the data processing speed and allows faster response time when running multiple programs at the time of upgrading the memory may cause damage. Upgrade the memory by a dealer or professional. Always remove any foreign objects and replace the cover before installing a memory...Be careful not to catch your fingers on the cables inside of this device. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 42 They are susceptible to pressure and static, which may cause burns. Please be careful when upgrading memory. There are encouraged to request the installation be done by installing memory ...
... the data processing speed and allows faster response time when running multiple programs at the time of upgrading the memory may cause damage. Upgrade the memory by a dealer or professional. Always remove any foreign objects and replace the cover before installing a memory...Be careful not to catch your fingers on the cables inside of this device. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 42 They are susceptible to pressure and static, which may cause burns. Please be careful when upgrading memory. There are encouraged to request the installation be done by installing memory ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... Sony memory. Sony Supported Memory Types The following Sony memory modules can 't install the memory by yourself and forget to close the inside connector, insert the memory backward, or not completely seat the memory, a failure or damage may result. Memory Capacity After an Upgrade....MM512J. Using Standard Memory: DDR2 533(PC2-4200) Capacity Standard (1024MB) Standard Bank 0 512MB x 2 DDR2 533 Upgrade Bank 1 43 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System If you upgrade the memory by themselves and for people who can be installed in these and similar situations will be charged to the ...
... Sony memory. Sony Supported Memory Types The following Sony memory modules can 't install the memory by yourself and forget to close the inside connector, insert the memory backward, or not completely seat the memory, a failure or damage may result. Memory Capacity After an Upgrade....MM512J. Using Standard Memory: DDR2 533(PC2-4200) Capacity Standard (1024MB) Standard Bank 0 512MB x 2 DDR2 533 Upgrade Bank 1 43 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System If you upgrade the memory by themselves and for people who can be installed in these and similar situations will be charged to the ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... two banks. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 44 Consult with the dealer where you hold the memory module. • Cover the memory module with a static protection bag or aluminum foil to store. Removing Standard Memory and upgrading to 512MB x 4 Capacity 2048MB Standard Bank 0 512MB x 2 DDR2 533 Upgrade Bank 1 512MB...have a written warranty for the device when installing. • Sony does not provide support for the DDR memory interface. Install Notes: Observe the following when upgrading the memory as on the carpet) when upgrading the memory. • Touch the metal in this device ...
... two banks. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 44 Consult with the dealer where you hold the memory module. • Cover the memory module with a static protection bag or aluminum foil to store. Removing Standard Memory and upgrading to 512MB x 4 Capacity 2048MB Standard Bank 0 512MB x 2 DDR2 533 Upgrade Bank 1 512MB...have a written warranty for the device when installing. • Sony does not provide support for the DDR memory interface. Install Notes: Observe the following when upgrading the memory as on the carpet) when upgrading the memory. • Touch the metal in this device ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... this device. All products with any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for more detailed information when upgrading. • There may not operate depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to upgrade. 1. Please read the following information ... circuit board of the device for information on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at the time of Sony used only to upgrade. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 50 i.LINK is 3.5 inches. • This device may be installed in a RAID 0 configuration.
... this device. All products with any Sony device having an i.LINK connection for more detailed information when upgrading. • There may not operate depending on the software applications, operating system and compatible i.LINK devices. Please refer to upgrade. 1. Please read the following information ... circuit board of the device for information on any device having an i.LINK connection, contact Sony at the time of Sony used only to upgrade. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 50 i.LINK is 3.5 inches. • This device may be installed in a RAID 0 configuration.
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... after the power is saved to this computer or the peripheral device from the power outlet. To Add / Upgrade a Hard Disk 1 Turn off . 51 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 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 be hot...
... after the power is saved to this computer or the peripheral device from the power outlet. To Add / Upgrade a Hard Disk 1 Turn off . 51 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 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 be hot...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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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. Always install the serial ATA power cable and the serial ATA cable. In the meantime, connect the serial ATA cable between the PORT (... cables to both of the hard disks, the one installed at the time of the hard disk and the corresponding PORT (Serial ATA) connector 53 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Secure the hard disk upgrade in the hard disk drive bay. 5 Install the hard disk upgrade in the hard disk drive bay with the screws.
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. Always install the serial ATA power cable and the serial ATA cable. In the meantime, connect the serial ATA cable between the PORT (... cables to both of the hard disks, the one installed at the time of the hard disk and the corresponding PORT (Serial ATA) connector 53 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Secure the hard disk upgrade in the hard disk drive bay. 5 Install the hard disk upgrade in the hard disk drive bay with the screws.
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... disk is checked and click OK. The Select Partition Type screen displays. 10 Select Extended Partition and click Next. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 56 Using the upgraded hard disk Login with Administrator privileges. 2 Click Windows Start, then Control Panel. 3 From the Category View, click Performance...the Primary Partition is displays. The status of the window. Turn off the power to this device may not be necessary depending on the upgraded hard disk, Disk "x" (where x equals 1 or 2) and select Initialize Disk. 7 Make sure the disk selected in with administrator ...
... disk is checked and click OK. The Select Partition Type screen displays. 10 Select Extended Partition and click Next. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 56 Using the upgraded hard disk Login with Administrator privileges. 2 Click Windows Start, then Control Panel. 3 From the Category View, click Performance...the Primary Partition is displays. The status of the window. Turn off the power to this device may not be necessary depending on the upgraded hard disk, Disk "x" (where x equals 1 or 2) and select Initialize Disk. 7 Make sure the disk selected in with administrator ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...in "Troubleshooting" regarding this order. The Specify Partition Size screen is set up the partition begins. When the formatting is complete, the upgraded hard disk is displays. The Partition Creation Completion screen is displays. 15 Select the Logic Drive and click Next. Refer to "Recovery ... For Hard Disk" in the "Power Option Property" screen displayed by double clicking [Power/Battery] [Power Option] in this case. 57 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Click on the [Start] button and move your pointer to [All Programs], click on the Open Space area and click Create New Logical...
...in "Troubleshooting" regarding this order. The Specify Partition Size screen is set up the partition begins. When the formatting is complete, the upgraded hard disk is displays. The Partition Creation Completion screen is displays. 15 Select the Logic Drive and click Next. Refer to "Recovery ... For Hard Disk" in the "Power Option Property" screen displayed by double clicking [Power/Battery] [Power Option] in this case. 57 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System Click on the [Start] button and move your pointer to [All Programs], click on the Open Space area and click Create New Logical...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... provided you to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to provide you with detailed information on upgrading and maintaining your VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™. Keep your VAIO® computer's software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. When you...
... provided you to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft. Note: You must be connected to the Internet to provide you with detailed information on upgrading and maintaining your VGX-XL2A Digital Living System™. Keep your VAIO® computer's software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update. When you...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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... Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your computer. When complete, a message displays with the following options: • Restore C: Drive • Restore Complete System • Reconfigure RAID 9 Click Restore Complete System to restore all RAID arrays on completing the... about configuring and managing RAID arrays for RAID-Ready VAIO computers. Select the desired documentation. 137 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System See Restore Complete System, page 11 for additional information. VAIO® Recovery/ RAID Guide The VAIO Recovery Guide provides ...
... Guide provides information about configuring, maintaining, and upgrading your computer. When complete, a message displays with the following options: • Restore C: Drive • Restore Complete System • Reconfigure RAID 9 Click Restore Complete System to restore all RAID arrays on completing the... about configuring and managing RAID arrays for RAID-Ready VAIO computers. Select the desired documentation. 137 VGX-XL2A Digital Living System See Restore Complete System, page 11 for additional information. VAIO® Recovery/ RAID Guide The VAIO Recovery Guide provides ...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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..., maintaining, and upgrading your Sony product. To access the online documentation 1 Using the wireless keyboard, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click All Programs > VAIO® Support Central. 2 From the VAIO® Support Central page, select VAIO® Documentation, and then select the desired document from the list. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 151 To...
..., maintaining, and upgrading your Sony product. To access the online documentation 1 Using the wireless keyboard, click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click All Programs > VAIO® Support Central. 2 From the VAIO® Support Central page, select VAIO® Documentation, and then select the desired document from the list. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 151 To...
User Guide (Computer Component)
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...according to the procedure below. 1 Press the power button of this device, and when the VAIO logo is displayed. From the Systems Properties screen, click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Select the installed device or the updated device in the Boot menu... the upgraded drivers. Event: Windows doesn't start (Note: RAID requires two or more hard drives.) Comment: When a RAID volume and a drive not configured as a RAID volume are mixed in the system, Windows may not run . Then select Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 157 Event...
...according to the procedure below. 1 Press the power button of this device, and when the VAIO logo is displayed. From the Systems Properties screen, click the Hardware tab and click Device Manager. 4 Select the installed device or the updated device in the Boot menu... the upgraded drivers. Event: Windows doesn't start (Note: RAID requires two or more hard drives.) Comment: When a RAID volume and a drive not configured as a RAID volume are mixed in the system, Windows may not run . Then select Control Panel > Performance and Maintenance > System. VGX-XL2A Digital Living System 157 Event...