Sony VGX-XL100 User manual

XL Series

Entertainment Guide

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User Guide

Personal Computer

VGC-XL Series(PCV-H21M)

VGX-XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer 2

Before Use

Congratulations on your purchase of this Sony VAIO computer, and welcome

to the on-screen User Guide. Sony has combined leading-edge technology in

audio, video, computing, and communications to provide state-of-the-art

personal computing.

Notice

This manual and the software described herein, in whole or in part, may not

be reproduced, translated, or reduced to any machine-readable form without

prior written approval.

Sony Corporation provides no warranty with regard to this manual, the

software, or other information contained herein and hereby expressly

disclaims any implied warranties or merchantability or fitness for any

particular purpose with regard to this manual, the software or such other

information. In no event shall Sony Corporation be liable for any incidental,

consequential, or special damages, whether based on tort, contract, or

otherwise, arising out of or in connection with this manual, the software, or

other information contained herein or the use thereof.

In the manual, the ™ or ® marks are not specified.

Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to this manual

or the information contained herein at any time without notice. The software

described herein is governed by the terms of a separate user license

agreement.

Documentation

Your documentation includes printed information and user guides to read on

your VAIO computer.

Guides are provided in PDF format, which you can easily browse through and

print out.

The My Club VAIO portal is a perfect starting point to use your computer — a

comprehensive collection of everything you need to get the most from your

computer.

The user guides are collected under Documentation, which can be shown as

follows:

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1Click Start and then the My Club VAIO icon .

2Click Documentation.

3Select the guide you want to read.

✍

You can manually browse to the user guides by going to My Computer > VAIO (C:)

(your C drive) > Documentation > Documentation and opening the folder for your

language.

Printed Documentation

•A Setting Up Poster — Describes the process from unpacking to starting

up your VAIO.

•Troubleshooting Guide — Contains solutions to common problems.

•Recovery Guide — Contains an explanation of how to recover your

computer's system if you need to.

• Booklets containing the following information: Sony Guarantee

conditions, Safety Regulations, Modem Regulations and Wireless LAN

Regulations.

Non-printed Documentation

•User Guide (this manual) — Contains features of your computer. It also

includes information about the software programs included with your

computer, as well as information on solving common problems.

•Specifications — The online Specifications describe the hardware and

software configuration of your VAIO computer.

• To view the online Specifications:

• Connect to the Internet.

• Go to the Sony VAIO-Link online support Web site at http://www.vaio-

link.com

•VAIO Recovery Guide — Provides information about restoring individual

software programs, software drivers, and drive partition(s) or your entire

hard disk drive to the original factory installed settings.

•MCE guide — Provides information about using the Windows XP Media

Center Edition operating system.

My Club VAIO

In My Club VAIO you can find:

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Documentation, which gives you:

• Access to the User Guide. This manual explains the features of your

computer in detail, how to use these features confidently and safely,

connect peripheral devices and more.

• Access to Help and Training. This is the portal of VAIO Help and

Support Center.

• Important information about your computer, in the form of notices and

announcements.

•InMy Club VAIO you can also find:

•Accessories

Want to expand the capabilities of your computer? Click on this icon and

have a look at your compatible accessories.

•Software

Feeling creative? Click this icon for an overview of your software and

check out our upgrade options.

•Wallpapers

Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO

wallpapers.

•Links

Click this icon and check out our most popular Sony and Club VAIO web

sites.

Help and Support Center

Help and Support Center is a comprehensive resource for practical advice,

tutorials, and demonstrations to help you learn to use Microsoft Windows XP

and your computer.

Use the Search feature, Index, or table of contents to view all Windows Help

resources, including those that are on the Internet.

To access Help and Support Center, click Start and then Help and Support.

Or go to the Help and Support Center by pressing the Microsoft Windows

key and the F1 key.

Further Sources

Consult the Online Help files of the software you are using for detailed

information on features and troubleshooting.

Go to www.club-vaio.com to find online tutorials about your favorite VAIO

software.

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Ergonomic Considerations

Whenever possible, you should attempt to take account of the following

ergonomic considerations:

•Position of your computer – Place the display directly in front of you .

Keep your forearms horizontal, with your wrists in a neutral, comfortable

position while using the keyboard, pointing device, or external mouse. Let

your upper arms hang naturally at your sides. Have breaks during

sessions with your computer. Excessive use of the computer may strain

muscles or tendons.

•Furniture and posture – Sit in a chair with good back support. Adjust the

level of the chair so your feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you

more comfortable. Sit in a relaxed, upright posture and avoid slouching

forward or leaning far backwards.

•Viewing angle of the display – Set the display at a confortable viewing

distance. Make sure the display screen is at eye or slightly lower. Use the

display tilting feature, if available, to find the best position. You can reduce

eye strain and muscle fatigue by adjusting the tilt of the display to the

proper position. Adjust the brightness setting of the display as well.

•

•Lighting – Choose a location where windows and lights do not create

glare and reflection on the display. Use indirect lighting to avoid bright

spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display

that help reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work

effectiveness.

•Ventilation – Make sure you leave at least 5 cm of space behind and on

each side of the main unit.

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Chapter 1:

Getting Started

Introduction

Welcome to the VGX-XL100 Living Room Entertainment Computer User

Guide. This guide contains the following information:

• Chapter 1: Getting Started

• Chapter 2: Setting Up Your VGX-XL100 computer

• Chapter 3: Hardware Upgrades & Maintenance

• Appendix A: Wireless Local Area Networks

• Appendix B: Troubleshooting

What is the VGX-XL100 Living Room Entertainment

Computer?

The VGX-XL100 is both a powerful computer and a state of the art home

entertainment system. Let VGX-XL100 lead you into the exciting world of

VAIO where new standards are established for digital content management.

• Leverages the latest Intel

components

• Uses the latest Microsoft®

Windows®XP Media Center

operating system

• Offers High Definition

connectivity for Sony HD

Camcorders

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Operating System Software

The operating system for the VGX-XL100 Living Room Entertainment

Computer is Microsoft®Windows®XP Media Center Edition 2005. VAIO

value-added software provides you with additional features and capabilities

and when teamed with Media Center, provides you with an even greater

entertainment value.

Even though the digital entertainment features of the VGX-XL100 is designed

to work through Media Center, the features can also be accessed through

independent software applications pre-installed on the computer.

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Media Center Edition 2005

The following list contains a high-level overview of the features available to

you in Media Center. For in-depth information about each feature, go to the

specific topic in the VGX-XL100 Living Room Entertainment Guide.

Feature Description

Online Spotlight The Online Spotlight provides Internet access to the

latest entertainment news and events.

My Pictures Categorize your pictures in as many folders as you

wish. Then, select a group to view a single picture or

a slide of all pictures in the folder.

My TV Take control of your TV viewing experience. Watch

live TV or record your favorite show for later viewing.

My Music Enjoy access to all the music stored on your hard

drive. Organize, locate, and play your favorite music

files in Media Center.

Create DVD Create DVDs from your favorite recorded TV series.

Select only the episodes you want to burn to DVD.

More Programs To enhance you entertainment experience, links have

been included to additional programs for your

enjoyment.

Settings Set your personal preferences for your digital

entertainment experience. Review this section

carefully to get the most out of your digital

entertainment experience.

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Getting to know the VGX-XL100

Unpacking the VAIO VGX-XL100 Personal

Computer

Make sure you have the following items:

VGX-XL100 PC Wireless Keyboard w/Integrated Pointing Device

WLAN Antenna Power Cord Infrared Blaster Cable

HDMI Cable Optical S/PDIF Cable Keyboard Batteries (4)

Remote Batteries (2) HDMI to DVI-D Adapter Remote Control

8cm disc adapter

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