Sony VAIO VGX-XL1 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...User Guide D i g i t a l L i v i n g S y s t e m V G X X L 1 Legal fm Page 1 Thursday November 10 2005 7 17 PM ...

Page 2: ... governed by the terms of a separate user license agreement ImageStation ATRAC3 and i LINK are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony This product contains software owned by Sony and licensed by third parties Use of such soft ware is subject to the terms and conditions of license agreements enclosed with this product Some of the software may not be transported or used outside the United State...

Page 3: ...ft Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation PS 2 is a registered trademark of the IBM Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Legal fm Page 3 Thursday November 10 2005 7 17 PM ...

Page 4: ...tting Up Your VGX XL1 DLS System Chapter 3 Hardware Upgrades Maintenance Appendix A Wireless Local Area Networks Appendix B VAIO Media Software Wirless Local Area Networks Appendix C Hard Disk Drive Recovery Appendix D RAID Configuration Appendix E Troubleshooting What is the VGX XL1 Digital Living System The VGX XL1 DLS system is both a powerful computer and a state of the art home entertainment ...

Page 5: ...n connectivity for Sony HD Camcorders Easily connects to the XL1A computer through a single i LINK a cable a i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product con tains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depend ing on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each oth...

Page 6: ...C capabilities and when teamed with Media Center provides you with an even greater entertainment value Even though the digital entertainment features of the VGX XL1 system is designed to work through Media Center the features can also be accessed through independent software applications pre installed on XL1A computer For a listing of these and other pre installed application see Sony Original Sof...

Page 7: ...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 IMPORTANT Sony supports the lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes other than those permitted by copyrig...

Page 8: ... start the application and go to the Help file Adobe Photoshop Album Starter Edition Photo Viewing and Organizing Adobe Premiere Standard Edition Basic Video Mastering and Editing Tool from Adobe Adobe Photoshop Elements Basic Photo Editing tool from Adobe Microsoft Works 8 0 Word Processing Spreadsheet Calendar Scheduling Contact Management and Database Microsoft Office 2003 60 Day Student Teache...

Page 9: ...l Norton Privacy Control Norton AntiSpam Norton Parental Control VAIO Recovery Wizard VAIO Control Center VAIO Update Getting to know the VGX XL1 DLS System Unpacking the VAIO XL1 Personal Computer Make sure you have the following items Note For additional information about Norton Security products go to http www symantec com VGX XL1A PC Wireless Keyboard w Intergrated Pointing Device WLAN Antenna...

Page 10: ...place the battery compartment cover VGP XL1B Changer Power Cord i LINK a Cable a i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product con tains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depend ing on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the docum...

Page 11: ... sure there are no obstructions between the XL1A computer and the wireless keyboard when activating communications 1 On the front of the keyboard slide the Power button to On 2 On the back of the keyboard slide the Point Device button to On 3 On the back of the keyboard and the front panel of the XL1A computer press the connect buttons simultaneously and hold for a few seconds 4 Test the keyboard ...

Page 12: ...ious screen and the MORE button to view additional information 4 Use the START button to open Media Center Volume Controls VOL are on the left and Channel CH or Page PG on the right of the START button A MUTE button is also provided to suppress sound Important Note The VAIO remote control will only control the audio coming from the headphone jack It will NOT control the sound for your TV You must ...

Page 13: ...eries etc can cause leaking and damage Help Hints Turn the POWER switch OFF if you will not be using the keyboard for a while Also please take the batteries out if you will not be using the keyboard for a long time The capacity of the batteries in the keyboard can be checked using the battery indicator located on the upper right of the keyboard Replace the batteries when they get low If you leave ...

Page 14: ...urns green when the electric power to this device is turned on The power lamp blinks orange when it is in Standby mode Hard Disk Access Lamp The access lamp blinks orange when you read or write data by accessing the disc or hard disc WLAN wireless Lan lamp The wireless LAN lamp turns green when the wireless LANa is ready to be used CD RW DVD Combo Drive Double layer recording capable b It will rea...

Page 15: ...tal SD MultiMediaCard MMC memory card reader Data from the SD memory card is read and written USB Universial Serial Bus Connector x2 Connects to a device which supports the USB standard The connector supports the USB 2 0 standard and can also be connected to a device which supports the USB 1 1 standard i LINK c S400 port IEEE 1394 connector 4 pin Connects to an i LINK supported device S VIDEO S vi...

Page 16: ... use your computer s memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices c i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product con tains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depend ing on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may...

Page 17: ...XL1 Digital Living System Supported Memory Card Readers and Compatible Media Smart Media xD Picture Card Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard Compact Flash Microdrive Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro ...

Page 18: ...s only High speed data transfer and MagicGate technology features such as authentication and encryption may not be available You can store different data formats on a single Memory Stick media Memory Stick Pro Duo media Provides the same features and benefits of Memory Stick PRO media in a form that is 1 3 smaller in size Memory Stick media Provides data storage only The Memory Stick media does no...

Page 19: ...ition your Memory Stick media is write protected You cannot delete copy or save information on the media while the write protect tab in the LOCK position When you slide the tab to the un LOCK position you can write to or modify your Memory Stick media s contents Locking the Memory Stick If your computer stops recognizing your Memory Stick media you may have removed the media from the Memory Stick ...

Page 20: ...art of the memory card 2 Pull to remove from the reader Sharing Memory Cards If you plan to share your memory card between your VAIO computer and devices such as a digital camera or music player the card must be formatted properly Follow the steps below to format your memory card 1 Format the memory card by using it in the device first See the information supplied with the device for details how t...

Page 21: ...ble to bring signal to the XL1A computer S Video IN Connection for an S Video cable Antenna Cable Connection for cable provider or external antenna Line OUT L R Connection for an external device HDMI Connection for HDMI cable for high definition video and or sound for TV Ethernet 10 100 1000baseT Connection for a 10BASE T 100BASE TX Ethernet The port marked with the Network symbol is for LAN conne...

Page 22: ...Connections for Audio Out Wireless LAN Antenna Connection for Wireless LAN Antenna Infrared Transmitter OUT x2 Controls VCR Setup box and other devices in MCE Component Video OUT 480i 480p 720P Connections for Video Out Power Cord Connection for supplied power cord a i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product con tains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary ...

Page 23: ...der Front Panel Power Button Connection for supplied power cable Optical Drive Slot See online specifications sheet for optical drive information Load Button Button to load media into the XL1B Media Changer Recorder Eject Button Button to eject or unload media from the XL1B Media Changer Recorder ...

Page 24: ...nector Power Cord Connection for supplied power cord a i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product con tains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depend ing on the software applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All products with an i LINK connection may not communicate with each other Please refer to the documentation that comes with a...

Page 25: ...e second device are re enumerated by the operating system which could interrupt the current process running on the changer 1 i LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE1394 connection The i LINK connection may vary depending on the soft ware applications operating system and compatible i LINK devices All prod ucts with an i LINK connection may not communica...

Page 26: ...ws you to easily access valuable support and technical information from Sony and Microsoft Keep your VAIO computer s system software and operating system updated using VAIO Web Support and Microsoft Update Please carefully review all support options in VAIO Support Central Note You must be connected to the Internet to access some of the VAIO Support Central features ...

Page 27: ...er It also contains an overview of all Media Center features along with specific VAIO features for the Media Disc Changer VGX XL1 Legal Safety Guide The Legal Safety Guide Safety Information Carefully read the VGX XL1 Safety Information Guide The guide in printed format is contained in the packaging materials and can also be access from VAIO Support Central by selecting Documemtation Note To acces...

Page 28: ...more details Copy protection You can not use this device for recording of content for other than your personal enjoyment without the copyright holders permission under the copyright law It is necessary to obey the copyright law and permitted usage conditions for each copyrighted work and for making multiple copies of copyrighted works It is prohibited to make copies or use change delete or make ot...

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Page 30: ...excessive heat dust and humidity areas with poor ventilation Please observe the following items to avoid damage Always turn off the power before the device is moved Damage may be caused to the hard disk if the device is transferred or moved with the power on Do not attempt to move the Media Changer Recorder if there are discs inside the carousel Remove all discs from the optical drives computer an...

Page 31: ... end of the cable to the adapter and the other end to the HDMI connector on the back panel of the XL1A computer Component Connectors Y Pb Pr If your TV has component connectors use a component video cable not supplied and connect one end to the corresponding video outputs on your TV and on the back panel of the XL1A computer In this type of connection there will be separate audio connections Addit...

Page 32: ... out to an A V amp and audio will be heard through the AV amp and then another HDMI cable can be connected from the AV amp to the TV for the display Additional TV Connections Connecting to standard cable access CATV Option 1 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access 2 Connect the other end of the TV coaxial cable to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your c...

Page 33: ... second TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection side of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection side of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the back of your TV monitor or display Chp2 fm Page 30 Thursday November 10 2005 11 49 AM ...

Page 34: ...nal to your antenna outlet Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional from the combiner transformer to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of the XL1A Computer Option 2 1 Connect both ends of the antenna s twin lead cable to the screw type grips on the combiner transformer 2 Connect the TV coaxial cable optional from the combiner...

Page 35: ...V coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your set top box Connect the other end to the single connection end of a splitter adapter optional 3 Connect a third TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection end of the splitter adapter Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of your computer 4 Connect a fourth TV coaxial cable optional to the double connection end of the sp...

Page 36: ...r end to the VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of a stereo A V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs optional to the Video Out and Audio OUT L R jacks on the back panel of your set top box matching the plug and jack colors 4 Connect the other ends of the stereo A V dubbing cable into the Audio Input L Audio Input R and Video Input jacks on the back panel of you...

Page 37: ...hannel sound system Additional Notes An optical coaxial connection will provide a higher quality output than a composite connection Configuring software for your speaker system When using a multiple channel speaker system certain software programs require setting changes to make certain you have proper audio performance Your computer s factory default settings for audio can be changed using the Me...

Page 38: ...und speakers The Speaker Connection Type screen displays 4 Select the appropriate connection type Your selection depends on the type of cable used to connect your 5 1 surround sound speakers Select Single RCA digital for coaxial S PDIF or Toslink digital for optical S PDIF and HDMI 5 Select Next Chp2 fm Page 35 Thursday November 10 2005 11 49 AM ...

Page 39: ...from all my speakers even if you did not hear sound from all your speakers The You Are Done screen displays 7 Select Finish 8 Return to the Media Center Start menu and select Settings DVD Audio InterVideo opens and displays the Welcome to Audio Settings screen 9 Select Configuration The Speaker Configuration screen displays Chp2 fm Page 36 Thursday November 10 2005 11 49 AM ...

Page 40: ... the Control Panel Select Windows Start Control Panel 2 From the Category view select Sounds Speech and Audio Devices 3 From the Sounds Speech and Audio Devices screen select Sound Reality Audio from the Pick a Control Panel icon section The Sound Reality Control panel displays Note Even if you are using a S PDIF connection ALWAYS choose Analog 5 1 Channel DO NOT SELECT S PDIF Chp2 fm Page 37 Thur...

Page 41: ...ital Output is checked in the S PDIF group box 6 Close the Sound Reality Control Panel and the Windows Control Panel Your 5 1 Surround Sound Speaker Setup is complete Note If you are using a HDMI connection through a TV or an amplifier that supports 5 1 sound do the following check Enable HDMI Output select AC3 for the format check Enable Digital Output Chp2 fm Page 38 Thursday November 10 2005 11...

Page 42: ...y Control Panel Advanced tab This will disable the 5 1 channel sound output Dolby Digital 5 1 must be selected for the audio output of the DVD from the DVD menu Note The VGX XL1 does not support DTS sound decoding Step 4 Connecting to the Internet Wired Network Use an RJ 45 connector cable Connect one end to the Ethernet connector on the DSL computer and the other end to your cable or DSL modem Wi...

Page 43: ...connected and that power cables are plugged into properly grounded electrical outlets three pronged outlets Turn on the power to the computer TV and speakers Activate Wireless Keyboard Communication 1 From the front of the keyboard slide the Power button to On 2 From the back of the keyboard slide the Pointing Device button to On 3 From the back of the keyboard and the front panel of the DLS compu...

Page 44: ...r Recorder 2 Check the picture quality of your TV or monitor If the picture quality is not correct go to Step 7 Resolution Setup Software Setup Notes If Media Center automatically opens and you need to adjust your picture quality minimize Media Center and go to Step 7 Resolution Setup When complete return to Media Center Make sure your Internet connection is working properly Media Center Setup The...

Page 45: ... the pointing device on your wireless keyboard right click anywhere on the Windows desktop 2 From the menu point to or click NVIDIA Display A new menu option opens The menu option name depends on what TV or monitor is connected to the computer 3 Click the appropriate display The following screen displays 4 From the Directory list click nView Display Settings if necessary 5 Click the Device Setting...

Page 46: ...mber of discs in the changer for each type of media This is useful when archiving a TV series or creating other DVDs to determine the number of blank discs available Eject discs Remove media from the changer by selecting the Eject button Media Types The Types of media that can be stored in the changer include Note Any disc in the drive can also be accessed from Windows Explorer or My Computer Sele...

Page 47: ...120 MM round discs are the only size and shape of discs that are currently supported These discs must be between 1 2 and 1 5 MM in thickness Discs that are thicker than 1 5 MM or thinner than 1 2 MM are not supported and any damage caused will not by covered by your Sony limited warranty or any extended service plans Identifying information metadata may not be available for all DVDs and CDs Do not...

Page 48: ...message appears on screen 3 Click Yes to begin scanning the discs to update your media library with new disc information It can take up to 30 seconds to scan each disc Once the discs have been identified and scanned they can be viewed in My Changer Scanning New Discs Note My Changer Music Media Changer Recorder and My Music Media Center are distinct areas in your entertainment system and offer sep...

Page 49: ...onnecting Moving the Changer Do not attempt to move the Media Changer Recorder if there are discs inside Make sure all discs have been removed prior to moving Setting Up a Local Area Network For detailed information on setting up your Wireless LAN1 see Appendix A Setting up a Wireless LAN Wired Network Use an RJ 45 connector cable Connect one end to the Ethernet connector on the DLS computer and t...

Page 50: ...uter goes off automatically and the power lamp goes off Power Saving Functions The VGX XL1A personal computer offers two power saving function modes Standby and Hibernation which are used to reduce power consumption when not in use Note If the power does not turn off by this procedure you can turn the power off by holding down the Power button on the XL1 computer for more than four 4 seconds WARNI...

Page 51: ...on the keyboard or press the power button on the front of this device Press the Standby button on the remote control Hibernation State Power Lamp Power lamp is off State Main power is turned off and the fan for the internal main power section is paused Saves the current working status to the hard disk and turns off the power for this device Enter Standby Mode Press the power button on the front of...

Page 52: ...em 49 Summary Chapter 2 Setting Up Your VGX XL1 Digital Living System provided you with step by step instruction about setting up the DLS system including the operating software Chp2 fm Page 49 Thursday November 10 2005 11 49 AM ...

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Page 54: ...ormation before installing a PCI Card Don t touch the electronic components on the circuit board of this device They are susceptible to pressure and static which may cause a failure Don t directly touch the parts on the expansion card This may cause a failure due to static from the body Discharge the static from your body by touching something metallic before touching the expansion card Don t leav...

Page 55: ...air cost will be charged if there is a failure or accident when installing an expansion card by yourself Installing a PCI Card 1 Turn off the power to this device and any peripheral devices and remove the power cord and all cables connecting peripheral devices Wait about one hour after turning off the power to this device The inside of this device may be hot right after the power is turned off and...

Page 56: ...em 53 3 Remove the inside support panel Remove the screws from the inside support panel and remove the panel 4 Remove the clip Remove the screw and remove the clip by pulling up Chp3 fm Page 53 Thursday November 10 2005 11 53 AM ...

Page 57: ... the circuit board and cables inside 6 Install the PCI card in the open slot Refer to the card s user s manual for details Warning Touching other parts when installing the expansion card may cause a failure 7 Install the clip Insert the clip and tighten the screw Chp3 fm Page 54 Thursday November 10 2005 11 53 AM ...

Page 58: ... the screws 9 Install the cover and tighten the screws at the back of the unit 10 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices that were removed in Step 1 and turn on the power Note Make sure all foreign objects have been removed before replacing the cover Chp3 fm Page 55 Thursday November 10 2005 11 53 AM ...

Page 59: ... 2 GB Upgrade the memory by installing memory modules sold separately Safety Information Please read the following safety information 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 the cables inside this device and remove or dislodge the cable when installing...

Page 60: ...ts in these and similar situations will be charged to the owner Contact customer support for questions about upgrading the memory The Sony repair centers provide a service for charge for those who can t install the memory by themselves and for people who purchased or plan to purchase Sony memory Sony Supported Memory Types The following Sony memory modules can be installed in this device Important...

Page 61: ...evice to discharge the static in your body first and then proceed with the work The memory module comes in a static protection bag Do not take the memory module out from the bag until right before installing Do not touch the semiconductor chip or the connectors when you hold the memory module Cover the memory module with a static protection bag or aluminum foil to store Standard Upgrade Capacity B...

Page 62: ...dules have a proper direction Properly match the notch area on the edge of the memory module connector and the projections inside the connector in the slot Please be careful not to forcefully insert the memory module in the slot in the opposite direction which can cause damage to the memory module and the slot or loosen it from the circuit board Install and remove memory modules 1 Turn off the pow...

Page 63: ...n below Insert the memory module in the slot vertically until the clips come up and secure it Install two memory modules as one set There is no guarantee that it will work if only one memory module is installed Also use two memory modules of the same model name and same capacity and install them in the same bank Please be careful not to catch your finger on the cables inside this device and remove...

Page 64: ...er The clips on both sides fit into the notches of the memory module properly Use both hands to Use both hands to place the memory module Connectors go down Locking Cap Align the Memory Module notch as shown Make sure the locking caps are back and the notch is aligned Pres down the memory module until the locking caps pop up Press in to secure Chp3 fm Page 61 Thursday November 10 2005 11 53 AM ...

Page 65: ...back 9 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices that were removed in Step 1 and turn on the power to this device 10 Click the Start button and then point to All Programs VAIO System Information and then click VAIO System Information Align clips on both sides of memory module Clips on both sides must fit into the notches on the memory module Chp3 fm Page 62 Thursday November 10 2005 11 53 ...

Page 66: ...ve the memory module after turning off the power to this device and repeat the procedure to properly install the memory module again Remove Memory Module Discharge static in your body by touching the metal inside this device and then press out and down on the clips on both of the memory slots Carefully lift the memory module out of the slot Press out and down Chp3 fm Page 63 Thursday November 10 2...

Page 67: ...rd disk may cause damage Always remove any foreign objects and replace the cover before turning the power on Don t touch the electronic components on the circuit board of this device They are susceptible to pressure and static which may cause a failure The size width of the drive bay is 3 5 inches This device may not operate depending on the hard disk used to upgrade Contact the manufacturer of th...

Page 68: ... number for the upgraded hard disk may vary depending on the environment you use Local disk E or Local disk F may be displayed Also please note that the drive number for the upgraded hard disk may change when recovering this device Recorded video is saved to the C drive by default To Add Upgrade a Hard Disk 1 Turn off the power to this device and all peripheral devices and remove the power cord an...

Page 69: ... hard disk bay Remove the cables connected to the hard disk installed at the time of purchase and remove the hard disk drive bay Note Touching other parts can cause a failure when installing the hard disk drive bay Be careful not to drop the screws inside this device when unscrewing Chp3 fm Page 66 Thursday November 10 2005 11 53 AM ...

Page 70: ... serial ATA power cable and the serial ATA cable In the meantime connect the serial ATA cable between the PORT Serial ATA connector on the circuit board inside this device and the hard disk according to the following list Below is the install location of the hard disk and the corresponding PORT Serial ATA connector Main Unit Expansion Connector Designation Hard Disk to Connect PORT 0 Port 0 Hard d...

Page 71: ...over if serial ATA cables with a straight connectors are used However the use of serial ATA cables with a L shaped connector areas is recommended 7 Install the hard disk drive bay in the original location Note Touching other parts when installing the hard disk drive bay can cause damage Chp3 fm Page 68 Thursday November 10 2005 11 53 AM ...

Page 72: ...e panel and tighten the screws 9 Install the upper cover Install the cover and tighten the screws on the back 10 Connect the power cord and the peripheral devices that were removed in Step 1 and turn on the power to this device Chp3 fm Page 69 Thursday November 10 2005 11 53 AM ...

Page 73: ...le click the Computer Management shortcut icon to display the Computer Management properties box 5 Click Disk Management located in the Computer Management directory tree The status of partitions displays in the right side of the window A new hard disk or a hard disk that has not been used will display a Status of Not Assigned 6 Right click on the upgraded hard disk Disk x where x equals 1 or 2 an...

Page 74: ...in Format as follows File system to use NTFS Allocation size Default Volume label Volume 19 When complete click Next The New Partition Completion screen is displays Click Complete Notes Formatting of the hard disk to set up the partition begins The status of the partition is displays in the right side of the window When the formatting is complete the upgraded hard disk is ready to use RAID configu...

Page 75: ...t Update Appendix Information There are five appendices in the back of this guide 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 Maintenance provided you with detailed information on upgrading and maintaining your VGX XL...

Page 76: ...n IEEE802 11b There are two types of wireless LAN connection topologies Infrastructure mode which has a network structure based on a wireless LAN access point The XL1A personal computer can act as an access point for a LAN setup 1 Requires compatible wireless access point s Some features may rely on Internet services which may require a fee Note 5 GHz wireless LAN IEEE80 11a technology and 2 4 GHz...

Page 77: ...vice itself can be used as an access point Ad hoc mode which connects computers directly without an access point Use the VGX XL1 as an Access Point You may need to enter into a contract with a wireless LAN connections service provider to use wireless LAN communications when your are away Note You may need to enter into a contract with a wireless LAN connection service provider to use wireless LAN ...

Page 78: ...o the manual included with the access point you use To connect to an access point 1 Select Turn Radio On by right clicking the red icon in the taskbar notification area on the lower right desktop screen The wireless LAN is turned on and the WLAN wireless LAN lamp turns green or When the icon is not displayed in the taskbar notification area click the Windows Start button Then select All Programs M...

Page 79: ...the Select Operations Mode screen select Station Make sure the Radio Off check box is unchecked and click OK See above image 4 Click Wireless Network in the taskbar notification area at the lower right of the screen on the desktop or the Wireless Network icon 5 From the Wireless network connection screen select the wireless LAN access point to connect to from the Choose a wireless network list and...

Page 80: ...he Wireless Network On or the Wireless Network Off icon in the taskbar notification area The Wireless Network Connection Status screen displays and you can confirm the connection status for the wireless LAN access point Once you input the Network Key and connect the wireless LAN access point is registered and you can connect without entering the Network Key again Note If you can t find the wireles...

Page 81: ...ties screen is displays Confirm the detailed information about the wireless LAN access point is correct To create a new connection or switch connections You can create new location to connect to or switch connections to another wireless LAN access point with wireless LAN while connected For additional information please refer to Windows Help 1 Click the Windows Start button and then click Control ...

Page 82: ...er the Network key 6 Click OK If you successfully connect to the new wireless LAN access point a message displays in the communication area saying you are connected To set the priority of the wireless LAN access points that are available for connection 1 Click Start from the Windows task bar and then click Control Panel 2 From the Control Panel click the Network Connections icon Note If you move o...

Page 83: ...isplays 4 Click the Wireless Network Connections icon and click Properties 5 From the Wireless Network Connections Properties screen click the Wireless Networks tab The list of Preferred Networks displays 6 Select the one you want to change from the Priority Network list and click Move up or Move down 7 Click OK App A WLAN fm Page 80 Thursday November 10 2005 12 09 PM ...

Page 84: ... lamp turns green Or If the icon is not displayed in the communication area click Windows Start point to All Programs Marvell Wireless SoftAP and then click Marvell Wireless Soft_g_SoftAP Configuration Utility From the Operation Mode screen select Station Mode and make sure the Radio Off check box is unchecked Proceed to Step 4 2 Select Select Mode by right clicking the red icon in the taskbar not...

Page 85: ...rks in Network to Access and click Close This allows you to connect only to Ad Hoc networks 11 Click Add The Wireless Network Properties screen displays 12 Enter Network Name SSID You can enter a maximum of 32 characters case sensitive for the Network name SSID 13 Click to remove the check on The key is provided for me automatically as needed 14 Enter the Network key and again to confirm the entry...

Page 86: ...rams Marvell Wireless SoftAP and then click Marvell Wireless Soft_g_SoftAP Configuration Utility From the Operation Mode screen select Station Mode and make sure the Radio Off check box is unchecked Proceed to Step 4 2 Select Select Mode by right clicking the green icon in the taskbar notification area on the lower right desktop screen The Select Operation Mode screen displays 3 Select a Station i...

Page 87: ...he Select a Wireless Network list click Refresh the Network List in Network task The screen to input the network key displays Enter the Network Key case sensitive as needed and click Connect Please follow your computer setting method to set up the second computer Note The channel for Ad hoc mode is automatically set for this device Users cannot change this setting App A WLAN fm Page 84 Thursday No...

Page 88: ... Any Available Network access point preferred in Network to Access and click Close 7 Select the network selected in Ad Hoc Mode from the Preferred Network list and click Delete 8 Click OK About network keys This is a data key for encrypting the wireless LAN communication between IEEE802 11b g devices This is also called a Private Key Encryption Key or WEP Key This enables the wireless LAN communic...

Page 89: ...n is not displayed in the communication area click Windows Start point to All Programs Marvell Wireless SoftAP and then click Marvell Wireless Soft_g_SoftAP Configuration Utility From the Operation Mode screen select Station Mode and make sure the Radio Off check box is unchecked Proceed to Step 4 2 Select Select Mode by right clicking the red icon in the taskbar notification area on the lower rig...

Page 90: ...s an access point for the first time or change the settings the AP Information screen displays The current access point settings are displayed in the AP Information screen Note Do not continue displaying the settings because the network key is displayed in the AP Information screen App A WLAN fm Page 87 Thursday November 10 2005 12 09 PM ...

Page 91: ... Electronic Manual Click How to use VAIO Network LAN in Internet Network Use Network Bridge Marvell CB 35P MB 35P Wireless Client Card Settings Utility screen This allows you to change various settings to use this device as an access point AP Settings The AP Settings screen displays below App A WLAN fm Page 88 Thursday November 10 2005 12 09 PM ...

Page 92: ...ons which support 802 11g are able to connect to this access point 802 11g b Only stations which support 802 11g b are able to connect to this access point Channel Selects the channel to use Automatic Channel Selection If the check box is checked the channel is automatically selected If the check box is not checked the channel is manually selected Security Settings The current access point securit...

Page 93: ...tailed settings of the access point can be modified Normally you don t need to change these Access Control Use this setting when you want to limit the clients that can connect to the access point Wake on WLAN Use this setting when you want to use the Wake on Wireless LAN function Wireless Disabled Switches the wireless LAN on off App A WLAN fm Page 90 Thursday November 10 2005 12 09 PM ...

Page 94: ...cess point but unable to communicate Shared Key Authentication can be done using the network key when connecting to the access point A network key is required for both authentication and encoding the communication data If the network key is wrong you are unable to connect to the access point authentication failed Automatic Switch The client determines whether to use a shared key and is able to con...

Page 95: ...ess LAN function Wake on Wireless LAN is a function to run this device automatically from standby or hibernate when access is made to the access point if this device is functioning as an access point Setting Description Allow all stations Detailed settings of the access point can be modified Normally you don t need to change these Allow the list below Use this setting when you want to limit the cl...

Page 96: ... off Or if the icon is not displayed in the communication area click Windows Start point to All Programs Marvell Wireless SoftAP and then click Marvell Wireless Soft_g_SoftAP Configuration Utility to display the Select Operation Mode screen Click the check box by Turn Radio Off to make it checked then click OK Setting Description Disable Wake On wireless LAN WOW Disables the Wake On Wireless LAN f...

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Page 98: ... Media Software System Requirements Setting Up a Client Computer Preparing Your Multimedia Content Starting VAIO Media Console Using VAIO Media Using an Analog Device for Video Playback Overview VAIO Media software makes it possible to share music video and photos with other VAIO computers on your wired or wireless network Set up one or more computers on your network as media servers and install t...

Page 99: ...DIVX and WMV formats can be placed in folders and registered to the VAIO Media Server The network client computers can access these video files Still image files Supporting picture files in JPEG GIF BMP PNG and TIFF formats Still images can be placed in folders and registered to the VAIO Media Server The network client computers can access these network files TV broadcast VAIO computers equipped w...

Page 100: ...etween the network computers Server requirements The VAIO Media server requires VAIO computers running Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Microsoft Windows XP Professional Edition and Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition operating systems VAIO Media software is not supported by other computers or environments Connect the server and client computers through a wired network with eth ernet cables or...

Page 101: ... 1000BASE TX Use a wireless LAN interface IEEE 802 11a recommended for music image and video files IEEE 802 11g recommended for music image and video files IEEE 802 11b recommended for music and images files Setting Up a Client Computer From the server copy and distribute the VAIO Media installer file to the client computers To copy and distribute the installer file 1 Click Start on the Windows ta...

Page 102: ...ter is actively seeking registration the server computer recognizes all registration requests A message appears to notify of multiple registration requests You must restart the registration process for each client Begin the client computer registration process after you have installed the VM31Inst exe file to the client To register a client computer 1 Save the installer program to the client compu...

Page 103: ...ck Register to VAIO Servers 5 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the VAIO Media Registration wizard On the server computer follow these steps 1 From the Start menu point to All Programs and then point to VAIO Media 2 From the VAIO Media submenu point to Server Administration and click to open VAIO Media Console The VAIO Media Console window appears App B VAIO Media Software fm Page 100 ...

Page 104: ...h other the server computer generates a four digit number for the client Type this number on the client machine Each client computer has a unique number that cannot be used by the other clients on the network 8 Restart the client computer if necessary A new icon VAIO Media appears on the client s desktop The installation is complete and the registered client computer can access media files stored ...

Page 105: ... a VAIO computer with Giga Pocket software version 5 0 or later to create Video Capsules Video files using DV AVI MPEG1 MPEG2 DIVX and WMV file formats can be stored in registered folders and accessed by the client computers on your network VAIO Media TV Server software delivers an analog stream You can connect analog devices such as a VCR to a computer equipped with Media Center and stream video ...

Page 106: ...ideo music and still image contents When a folder is registered with VAIO Media Console the contents can be accessed by the network s client computers and devices To configure client and server access Click Start in the Windows taskbar and then point to All Programs VAIO Media Server Administration and click VAIO Media Console The VAIO Media Console software window appears App B VAIO Media Softwar...

Page 107: ...puters on your network 1 Create or add new content such as playlists recorded TV programs and still images to registered folders 2 Close VAIO Media software if it is running 3 Refresh the VAIO Media software Information about the new content is updated when the server software starts again Using VAIO Media VAIO Media uses your network servers to view images and video or listen to music To use VAIO...

Page 108: ...n your network the Please select a server window appears displaying available music or video con tents A Folder Photo Lists window appears if you have selected Photo from the main menu A Channel List window appears if you have selected TV from the main menu 3 Click the computer image folder video cabinet or channel you want to access Accessing VAIO Media Help For more information about using the V...

Page 109: ...e to the Composite Video In jacks located on the front or back of your computer equipped with Media Center 3 Begin playback using the analog device 4 On your computer click Start on the Windows task bar and point to All Programs VAIO Media and then click VAIO Media 5 Click TV One of the following windows appears If there are other TV servers that can stream analog input on your network VAIO Media ...

Page 110: ...hen playback begins If the playback window is empty click Select Channel VAIO Media soft ware assigns a channel to each A V input jack You may need to change the channel to view the video The Channel list window appears Click to change the channel App B VAIO Media Software fm Page 107 Thursday November 10 2005 12 20 PM ...

Page 111: ...gital Living System Summary This appendix covered VAIO Media software included with your XL1A computer for wireless or wired LAN installations App B VAIO Media Software fm Page 108 Thursday November 10 2005 12 20 PM ...

Page 112: ...ecovery System include Create Recovery Discs Restore Windows Only Reinstall Drivers or Application Restore C Drive Restore Complete System Reconfigure RAID Before you begin There are many things that can affect your computer s performance such as adding removing software the working condition of peripherals and a virus downloaded from the Internet If you are experiencing difficulties with your com...

Page 113: ...f you back up your data using DVDs in the XL1B Media Changer the Create DVD process will inform you of the number of blank DVDs required to be in the changer to complete the process TIP Always use the highest quality of media possible when creating recovery discs or when backing up your data You may experience problems creating discs if you use a poor quality of media Note If you back up your date...

Page 114: ...VAIO models configured for RAID storage To access VAIO Recovery using the recovery discs 1 Insert disc number one into the applicable optical drive and close the drive 2 Power off your computer 3 Wait for approximately 30 seconds and power on your computer 4 The VAIO Recovery options page appears 5 Click the title name to select the desired option Windows Start Menu If you have access to your comp...

Page 115: ...very option Restore C Drive appears VAIO Recovery Tools The VAIO Recovery system is made up of six different tools or programs to help you manage and maintain your Sony VAIO computer Create Recovery Discs Restore Windows System Reinstall Drivers or Applications Restore C Drive Restore Complete System Reconfigure RAID These tools provide options to restore your computer to the original factory sett...

Page 116: ...ormation When complete click Next The Create Recovery Discs Step 1 of 3 appears 4 Depending on your choice of disc media CD DVD click the appropriate option button Sony recommends using CD R DVD R and DVD R media Remember Always use the highest quality of media possible when creating Media Kit discs You may experience problems creating discs if you use a poor quality of media 5 Click Next The opti...

Page 117: ...er are turned on and that all discs have been removed from the VGP XL1B Media Changer Recorder To create recovery discs using DVD media 1 Load two 2 blank DVD discs either two DVD R RW or DVD R RW into the VGP XL1B Media Changer Recorder 2 Start Media Center 3 From the Media Center Start menu select More Programs The More Programs screen displays 4 Click Manage Discs The Manage Discs screen displa...

Page 118: ...the VAIO Recovery Create Recovery Discs Step 2 of 3 screen and click OK on the message The Create DVD process continues When complete the Create Recovery Discs Step 3 of 3 screen displays infoming you that the final DVD disc was created successfully 21 Click Finish 22 Start Media Center 23 From the Media Center Start menu select More Programs The More Programs screen displays 24 Click Manage Discs...

Page 119: ...O Recovery on page 3 2 From the VAIO Recovery menu screen click Restore Windows Only 3 From the Restore Windows Only screen click the Start System Restore link The Microsoft System Restore feature opens Follow the on screen instructions For additional information see Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 online help or visit the Microsoft web site Reinstall Applications or Drivers The Rei...

Page 120: ...ivers tab page lists all software drivers available for recovery The available options on each tab page reflect what applications and drivers were originally installed at the factory 4 Click the Applications tab or Drivers tab as desired 5 Select the desired check box es for the applications and or drivers you wish to restore 6 Click Next to begin the recovery process The next screen Step 2 of 3 d...

Page 121: ...pport sony com and review your model specific support page Look for software driver updates or check for knowledge base solutions that may help solve your computer s problems To access Restore C Drive 1 Start the VAIO Recovery program See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3 2 From the VAIO Recovery menu screen click Restore C Drive 3 Read the on screen information Step 1 of 4 then select the I understan...

Page 122: ...ollow the on screen instructions This completes the VAIO Recovery option of Restore C Drive Restore Complete System The Restore Complete System option restores the entire main hard drive to its original factory configuration The time to complete the restore can vary depending on the amount of software being restored and the speed of your computer WARNING Restore Complete System deletes all persona...

Page 123: ...very program See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3 2 From the VAIO Recovery menu screen click Restore Complete System The introductory screen for Restore Complete System appears Read the on screen information 3 Click Restart from disc if you have the recovery discs available if not click Create recovery discs and return to this screen when complete The optical drive door opens and a VAIO Recovery mess...

Page 124: ...t screen The optical drive door may open and a VAIO Recovery message displays asking you to insert recovery disc 1 You may also be required to insert additional discs 10 INSERT THE SAME RECOVERY DISC AGAIN from Step 9 and click OK If the optical drive door does not close gently push in the disc holder The recovery process automatically continues 11 As the recovery process continues you may be aske...

Page 125: ...k drive and click Finish to exit VAIO Recovery and restart your computer When your computer restarts you are guided through a series of screens for Windows set up 15 Follow the onscreen instructions When complete your computer restarts This completes the VAIO Recovery option of Restore Complete System VAIO Recovery RAID Options The following VAIO Recovery options are only available if your compute...

Page 126: ...age Console One of the following three events occurs VAIO Recovery detects the Intel Matrix Storage Console program and automatically starts the program Go to Intel Matrix Storage Console on page 17 VAIO Recovery detects Windows is not installed A message displays telling you the process cannot continue and directs you to go to Restore Complete System When complete the computer restarts and direct...

Page 127: ...deleting and migrating RAID volume arrays You can access the Intel Matrix Storage Console from VAIO Recovery or from the Windows Start menu To access the Intel Matrix Storage Console from VAIO Recovery 1 Start the VAIO Recovery program See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3 2 From the VAIO Recovery menu screen click Reconfigure RAID The introductory screen for Reconfigure RAID appears and contains the ...

Page 128: ...e the RAID array and perform Restore Complete System Then you can return to the Intel Matrix Storage Console and reconfigure your RAID arrays WARNING Restore Complete System deletes all personal files and settings and any software installed after the purchase of the computer To delete or unlock a RAID array 1 Start the VAIO Recovery program See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3 2 From the VAIO Recover...

Page 129: ...leting the process 8 Leave the disc in the optical drive and click OK The computer restarts and displays a screen with the following options Restore C Drive Restore Complete System Reconfigure RAID 9 Click Restore Complete System to restore all original factory installed software See Restore Complete System page 11 for step by step instructions to perform this procedure 10 When complete start the ...

Page 130: ...t Central 3 Select Documentation Select the desired documentation Internet Information Sony Support The Sony eSupport site provides a single location for information and assistance for all of your Sony products www esupport sony com Intel Web site The Intel Internet site provides a detailed overview of RAID a description of RAID levels and how to determine which RAID level is best for you The site...

Page 131: ...mary This chapter explained the features of the VAIO HDD Recovery program In addition detailed information and procedures were provided for how to use the six VAIO Recovery Tools App C HDD Rec fm Page 128 Thursday November 10 2005 12 57 PM ...

Page 132: ...ony VAIO computer It lists detailed procedures for using the RAID Wizard to configure the hard disc drives change you computer s RAID array or to remove the RAID configuration Additional procedures are also provided for using the VAIO Recovery Wizard and the Intel Storage Utility programs The list of topics in this guide include Why use RAID Benefits of RAID RAID Levels Choose a RAID Configuration...

Page 133: ... you choose However you will always get some combination of the following benefits Higher Data Security Most RAID levels provide protection for the data stored on the array through the use of redundancy This means that the data on the array can withstand the failure of one hard disk or sometimes more without any data loss and without requiring any data to be restored from backup Fault Tolerance RA...

Page 134: ...tations improve performance in different ways and to different degrees but all improve performance in some way RAID Levels Types Currently Sony supports four different levels or types of RAID to implement an array using combinations of mirroring striping duplexing and parity technologies Each RAID level is independent and different and no strict hierarchy should be inferred from the specific numbe...

Page 135: ...the loss of all data RAID 1 Mirroring This level operates with two disks that use parallel access for high data transfer rates Level 1 provides excellent data reliability and improves performance for read intensive applications but at a relatively high cost RAID 1 provides redundancy by writing identical data to all disks in the array If either disk fails the controller uses the data drive or the ...

Page 136: ...software however a controller is recommended RAID 10 Striping and Mirroring RAID 10 combines the features of levels RAID 0 and RAID 1 in a single system This allows for faster data access like RAID 0 and single disk fault tolerance like RAID 1 RAID 10 requires twice the number of disks but offers performance improvements by striping the data across an array and then mirroring the striped array on ...

Page 137: ...of Drives Application requires 0 2 4 High speed storage but not redundancy 1 2 4 Redundancy with fast write options Entry level systems where only two hard disc drives are required 5 3 4 Good performance for Reads slower for Writes requires parity data be updated each time May provide higher performance if I O is random and in smaller chunks 10 4 Highest performance with data protection App D RAID...

Page 138: ...h disk over head may not support hot swap of failed disk Accounting Payroll App s requiring high availability of data 5 High Read data transfer rate Low ratio of parity disc high efficiency Complex control ler design diffi cult to rebuild in case of disc fail ure Various servers most versatile RAID level 10 Excellent fault tolerance high I O rates req large amounts of storage Limited scalability h...

Page 139: ...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 Install Additional Hard Disc Drives If you purchased a RAID Ready computer you may be required to install additional hard disks to configure the RAID array to the desired level In addi...

Page 140: ...s for configuring a RAID hard disk array Sony recommends the use of the Intel Matrix Storage Console which can be accessed from Sony s VAIO Recovery system or from the Intel Web site If you already have this program installed on your computer go to Intel Matrix Storage Console If you do not have this program installed on your computer download and install the program before continuing To download ...

Page 141: ...essage to insert recovery disc 1 6 Insert recovery disc 1 and click OK The Applications or Drivers screen appears 7 Verify that the Applications tab is the active tab page Search the list for Intel Matrix Storage Console and select the associated check box 8 Click Next VAIO Recovery starts the installation of the selected applications and drivers Install windows may appear that require action on y...

Page 142: ...sc Use this link if you want to delete or need to unlock a RAID array This process requires that you restart the computer using recovery disc 1 If you do not have a set of recovery discs click Create Recovery Discs Create Recovery Discs Use this link to create a set of recovery discs 3 Click Go to Intel Matrix Storage Console The Intel Matrix Storage Console program starts To access the Intel Matr...

Page 143: ...art from dics The optical drive door opens and a message displays asking you to insert recovery disc 1 4 Insert recovery disc 1 and click OK The computer restarts and displays a page with the following VAIO Recovery options Restore C Drive Restore Complete System Reconfigure RAID 5 Click Reconfigure RAID A Reconfigure RAID page displays Read the information 6 Click Next The Reconfigure RAID Step 1...

Page 144: ...el Matrix Storage Console and configure your RAID array s as desired 11 See Intel Matrix Storage Console for additional informaiton RAID Glossary This glossary contains some basic term that may enhance your understanding of RAID technology RAID Glossary Term Definition RAID Array A collection of drives which collectively act as a single storage system which can toler ate the failure of a drive wit...

Page 145: ... Information Technology Additional computer components such as hard disk drives that are installed to back up the primary storage disks in case of failure S ATA Serial Advanced Technology Attachment Standard used for serial signaling technol ogy and is used for connecting hard disk drives Striped Striping A performance oriented data mapping tech nique Data written to the array are divided into str...

Page 146: ...pport Central page select VAIO Documentation and then select the desired document from the list Internet Information Sony Support The Sony eSupport site provides a single location for information and assistance for all of your Sony products www esupport sony com Intel Web site The Intel Internet site provides a detailed overview of RAID a description of RAID levels and how to determine which RAID ...

Page 147: ...em Summary This guide explained the features of the VAIO Recovery program In addition detailed information and procedures were provided for how to use the six VAIO Recovery Tools App D RAID fm Page 144 Monday November 14 2005 1 52 PM ...

Page 148: ...tions are not contained in this appendix go to VAIO Control Central for additional help The Troubleshooting appendix is divided into the following sections Section Title Page No Power Start 141 Password 146 Screen Display 146 Wireless Keyboard Touchpad 150 Hard Disk Software Limitations MCE Starting Up DVD Playback Limitations MCE Live TV Issues Sound Issues Wireless LAN 152 155 155 156 156 156 15...

Page 149: ...ake sure the proper input for the display unit TV DVI D monitor is selected Please confirm that the display unit TV DVI D monitor power is turned on If nothing is displayed on the screen after a time please follow the procedures below Make sure the XL1A computer is connected to the proper input Hold the power button of this device for at least four seconds make sure the power lamp turns off and th...

Page 150: ...Confirm any newly installed software data and its operation etc The Turn Off Computer in the Start menu is selected and the Turn Off Computer does not display Hold down the Alt key and press F4 When the Turn Off Computer screen displays click Turn Off When the screen freezes or doesn t move hold down the Ctl and Alt keys and press Delete Once the Windows Task Manager screen displays click Turn Off...

Page 151: ...y The message Load Setup Defaults displays 3 Press the Left Arrow or Right Arrow key and select OK then press the Enter key All the configuration items return to the original configuration 4 Press the F10 key Save and Exit The message Save configuration changes and exit now is displayed 5 Press the Left Arrow or Right Arrow key and select OK then press the Enter key The changed configuration is sa...

Page 152: ...es in the list which displays by right clicking Then click the Driver tab 5 Click Roll Back Driver and install the driver that was running normally 6 Restart this device with a normal restart Event Windows does not 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 For this case change ...

Page 153: ... How do I know if the battery level of the keyboard is sufficient Comment The level of the batteries in the keyboard can be checked using the battery indicator located on the upper right of the keyboard Note Please turn off the power to the keyboard when you replace the batteries for the keyboard Event The unit will not stay in hibernation or standby mode Comment When using the wireless LAN of thi...

Page 154: ...sername you can change the user password by starting Windows in Safe mode and logging on as Administrator username Screen Display Event My display distorts for a few seconds while system starts up or resumes from standby hibernation Comment This is normal The display may distort for a few seconds while system starts up restarts resumes from standby hibernation when connected to a TV Event My MCE s...

Page 155: ...plays 2 Select the software application that displays as Not responding in the Windows Task Manager screen and click End Task 3 Click Turn Off from the Shut Down menu After the power to the XL1A computer has been off approximately 30 seconds turn the power on again Note If this device does not restart by following the above procedures turn off the power by holding the power button of this device f...

Page 156: ...525p 480p DVD video is played as a black screen from the beginning or from a certain place the audio is normal The DVD video does not play No images are displayed while playing a movie Comment The above symptoms may occur when the output format is set to D3 or D4 because a DVD video labeled Copy Prohibited or images which contain signals to protect the copyright cannot be displayed on a TV with th...

Page 157: ...ng 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 the screen is not displayed when the TV is displayed Comment Adjust the over scan width using the over scan adjustment on the graphic card Event Part of the top bottom left or right of the screen is not displayed and is black Comment Adjust the o...

Page 158: ...yboard Touchpad Issues Event My keyboard stops working after a period of time Comment The keyboard touchpad will sleep when it is not in use You must press any key on the keyboard to resume the connection Event My keyboard works but not the touchpad or vice versa Comment 1 Verify that the keyboard switch is on and that the pointing device switch on the back of the keyboard is on 2 Re connect the k...

Page 159: ...cedures below Usage environment The distance between this machine and the keyboard must be within about 10m If metal is near the keyboard communication card may be affected The keyboard operates at 2 4 GHz If a wireless device which uses the same 2 4 GHz such as a wireless LAN is used nearby it may not operate properly Power ON Make sure the Power switch on the keyboard is turned on When you are n...

Page 160: ...to OFF Event The pointer on the screen does not move Comment Follow the instructions below 1 Turn off the power to the XL1A computer and the keyboard 2 Restart the XL1A computer and the keyboard 3 Perform the Activate Keyboard Communications procedure in Chapter 1 if necesary Optical Drive Event Burn DVDs in my XL1A computer s optical drive Comment The optical drive in the XL1A computer is only a ...

Page 161: ... work if the drive letter of the XL1 is after the drive letter of the XL1B drive ie XL1B D and XL1 E If this issue occurs please run the program located at C Program Files Sony MakeIDE MakeIDEFirstDrive exe This will change the VGX XL1A optical drive letter to be before the VGP XL1B changer drive letter Hard Disk Event An error occurred in the initialization of the hard disk Comment The files on t...

Page 162: ...s and backup files are automatically created to make Windows processes faster so the free space on the hard disk is decreased If you clean up the disk the temporary files etc are deleted and the free space is increased Clean up the disk according to the following procedure 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and select All Programs Accessories System Tools and click Disk Clean Up The Select Drive...

Page 163: ...menu are not visible Comment At 480i 480p resolution the Start Menu gets cut off and some of the shortcuts are not visible You can switch the Start Menu to Classic Start Menu will help alleviate this but not complete resolve the issue MCE Starting Up Event MCE appears to be unresponsive after boot up Comment Even though MCE is launched there are still other programs in the background that have not...

Page 164: ... 480i 480p due to High bandwidth Digital Content Protection HDCP MCE Live TV Issues Event Can the XL1A computer support High Definition broadcast stations Comment The VGX XL1A TV tuner does not support HD broadcast stations Sound Issues Event The sound volume control does not work except from the headphone jack output from my XL1A computer Comment Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2005 cannot...

Page 165: ...ollowing procedure 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and click Control Panel The Control Panel screen displays 2 From the Category view click Performance and Maintenance 3 Click Administrative Tools 4 Double click the Services icon 5 Check the Wireless Zero Configuration item The Wireless Zero Configuration service has started if the condition is Start and type of startup is Automatic Start the...

Page 166: ...ck if the wireless LAN access point displays in the Choose a wireless network list on the Wireless Network Connection screen 1 Click Start on the Windows taskbar and then click Control Panel The Control Panel screen displays 2 From the Category view click Network and Internet Connections 3 Click Network Connections The Network Connections screen displays 4 Right click Wireless Network Connections ...

Page 167: ...Change the setting as needed by clicking Settings for Windows firewall The confirmation screen displays 6 Click Yes Change the settings as needed if a firewall other than the Windows firewall is used Refer to the Help section of the firewall software you use for details Event Can t play video or audio received through the wireless LAN or it is damaged Also the communication speed is slow Comment C...

Page 168: ... band shared with various devices Using a microwave nearby when the wireless LAN is communicating may cause a decrease in communication speed and the communication distance or interrupt the communication depending on the circumstances Event Can t communicate with other computers Ad Hoc mode Comment If communication settings are set for use with a wireless LAN access point communication may not be ...

Page 169: ...ipconfig all and press the Enter key 3 Check the physical address MAC address in the Physical Address field of Ethernet adapter Wireless Network Connection Cancel the network bridge if a network bridge has been created Event I want to end the wireless LAN communication Comment Turn off the wireless LAN function Refer to the Appendix A Wireless Local AreaNetwork in this guide Summary This completes...

Page 170: ...ny ca support For users in Latin American countries or areas Web Site http www sony com lapcsupport Telephone 888 4 SONY PC 888 476 6972 For contacts about third party software products see the following Adobe Photoshop Elements Photoshop Album Premiere Reader Adobe Systems Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site http www adobe com support Telephone 800 685 3652 America Online Broadband or Dial U...

Page 171: ... and menu screens For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 128 DVgate Plus software Sony Electronics Inc Connect a compatible digital video camera to your computer s i LINK port and capture video clips and still images Edit clips from your video add new clips and combine clips into new movie segments Save your movies back to your digital video camera or in a variety of ...

Page 172: ...st use at which time the software will operate under reduced functionality mode limiting end user options and operations Microsoft Corp For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com Microsoft Internet Explorer Movie Maker Media Player Works Microsoft Corp For users in USA and Canada Web Site http support microsoft com MoodLogic MoodLogic Inc For users in USA and Canada Web Site h...

Page 173: ...out the software see Program Support Informa tion page 128 SonicStage Mastering Studio software Sony Electronics Inc Use SonicStage Mastering Studio software to record songs from analog records or cassette tapes into your computer and output them to CD R or CD RW discs or audio files in WAV format For contacts about the soft ware see Program Support Information page 128 SpySubtract InterMute Inc F...

Page 174: ...tronics Inc VAIO Support Central provides an easy to navigate solution to common support needs such as VAIO Documentation product specifications serial number model name service tag information survey registration etc For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 128 VAIO Update Sony Electronics Inc The VAIO Update utility helps you keep your VAIO computer up to date by regu...

Page 175: ...hows of pictures to DVD On VAIO computer models with a built in TV tuner VAIO Zone includes a complete personal video recorder enabling you to record TV programs and burn them to DVD For contacts about the software see Program Support Information page 128 WinDVD software for VAIO computers InterVideo Inc For users in USA and Canada Web site http www intervideo com jsp Support jsp Telephone 510 651...