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VGX-XL3 Digital Living System

Chapter 1:

Getting Started

Introduction

Welcome to the VAIO

VGX-XL3 Digital Living System™ (DLS) User Guide.

You can download updated user guide information by opening VAIO

Help

and Support and selecting Documentation. This guide contains the following
information:

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

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Chapter 2: Setting Up Your VGX-XL3 DLS System

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Chapter 3: Hardware Upgrades & Maintenance

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Appendix A: Wireless Local Area Networks

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Appendix B: VAIO Media™ Software: Wireless Local Area Networks

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Appendix C: Setting Up Digital TV

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Appendix D: Hard Disk Drive Recovery

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Appendix E: RAID Configuration

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Appendix F: Troubleshooting

What is the VGX-XL3 Digital Living System?

The

VGX-XL3 DLS

system

is a powerful computer designed with the

livingroom and your digital entertainment needs in mind. Add a CD/DVD
changer or other perpherial devices, and it becomes the host for a state of the
art home entertainment system. Let the

VGX-XL3 DLS

system lead you into

the exciting world of VAIO

where new technologies are established for digital

content management.

Summary of Contents for VAIO VGX-XL3

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 3 ...

Page 2: ...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 States Software...

Page 3: ... Windows logo and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trade marks of the Microsoft Corporation CableCARD is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories Inc PS 2 is a registered trademark of the IBM Corporation All other trademarks are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners ...

Page 4: ...cal Area Networks Appendix B VAIO Media Software Wireless Local Area Networks Appendix C Setting Up Digital TV Appendix D Hard Disk Drive Recovery Appendix E RAID Configuration Appendix F Troubleshooting What is the VGX XL3 Digital Living System The VGX XL3 DLS system is a powerful computer designed with the livingroom and your digital entertainment needs in mind Add a CD DVD changer or other perp...

Page 5: ...X XL3 Digital Living System is Microsoft Windows Media Center in Windows Vista VAIO value added software provides you with additional features and PC capabilities and when teamed with Media Center provides you with an even greater entertainment value Note Even though the digital entertainment features of the VGX XL3 computer are designed to work through Media Center the features can also be access...

Page 6: ...ed on your hard drive Organize locate and play your favorite music files in Media Center Select only the music you want to burn to DVD TV Movies Take control of your TV or movie viewing experience Watch live TV and movies or record your favorite show for later viewing Create DVDs from your favorite recorded TV series or movies Select only the episodes you want to burn to DVD Tasks To enhance you e...

Page 7: ...on Getting to know the VGX XL3 DLS System Unpacking the VAIO VGX XL3 Personal Computer See the fold out sheet entitled Getting to Know Your VGX XL3 Digital Living System for supplied parts Make sure you have the following items Keep all packaging material in case you need to move or ship the VGX XL3 computer at a later time VGX XL3 PC Wireless Keyboard w Integrated Pointing Device WLAN Antenna Pow...

Page 8: ...LS computer and the wireless keyboard w integrated pointing device To activate wireless keyboard communications Make sure there are no obstructions between the VGX XL3 computer and the wireless keyboard when activating communications 1 On the front of the keyboard slide the Power switch to On 2 On the back of the keyboard slide the Point Device switch to On 3 On the back of the keyboard and the fr...

Page 9: ...ton Press the BACK button to go to the previous screen and the MORE i button to view additional information 2 Use the arrow buttons to move to a specific location the OK button to make your selection 3 Volume Controls are on the left press to increase or to decrease and Channel Page on the right of the MUTE button The MUTE button is provided to suppress sound 4 Open the following screens RECORDED ...

Page 10: ...tteries and used batteries and mixing different kinds of batteries combination of manganese batteries and alkaline batteries 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...

Page 11: ...e when it is in Away mode and turn 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 hard disc WLAN Wireless Lan lamp The wireless LAN lamp turns green when the wireless LAN1 is ready to be used Blu ray Disc Drive The three different media formats to choose from are BD R Blu ray Disc Recordable recordable format for H...

Page 12: ...and written Secure Digital SD MultiMediaCard MMC memory card reader Data from the SD or MMC 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 2 S400 port IEEE 1394 connector 4 pin Connects to an i LINK...

Page 13: ... use your computer s memory card readers to transfer data between digital cameras camcorders music players and other audio video devices 2 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 14: ... Digital Living System 11 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 15: ...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 16: ...e 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 drive before the data access process ...

Page 17: ... 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 to format the memory card 2 If your device does not recognize memory card that has been formatted by your computer so the following S...

Page 18: ...port marked with the Network symbol is for LAN connections only USB 2 0 x2 Universal Serial Bus 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 Optical S PDIF IN Connection for Audio In i LINK 1 x2 Your VAIO computer is equipped with one 4 pin front panel and two 6 pin back pa...

Page 19: ... 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 any device having an i LINK connection for information on compatibility operating conditio...

Page 20: ...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 Note You must be connected to the Internet to access some of the VAIO Help and Support features Please carefully review all support options in VAIO Help and Support ...

Page 21: ...fications periodically to download updated User Guide information Online Media Center User Guide The online user guide is designed to provide you with detailed information about how to use your VGX XL3 Digital Living System with Microsoft Media Center in Windows Vista Also see Appendix C in the User Guide for Media Center setup information Online VAIO Recovery Center User Guide The online user gui...

Page 22: ...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 24: ... in direct sunlight near a magnet or a item that generates a magnetic field areas with high heat such as near a heater areas with 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 tip ...

Page 25: ...our TV and the other end to the HDMI connector on the back panel of the DLS computer DVI D Connector If your TV has a DVI connector use the supplied HDMI cable and the HDMI to DVI D adapter Insert the adapter into the TV monitor Then using the supplied HDMI cable connect one end of the cable to the adapter and the other end to the HDMI connector on the back panel of the VGX XL3 computer Component ...

Page 26: ...rect connection is advised VHF UHF Connector for Receiving Digital TV Transmission If you have an antenna for receiving the over the air signals transmitted by a digital TV broadcasting system you can connect it to receive these signals for digital televisions for example high definition TVs Refer to the Connecting to an Antenna air for Digital Television System ATSC Signal Standard in the next se...

Page 27: ...ne end of the TV coaxial cable not included 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 computer Option 2 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable to your cable service access Connect the other end to the single connection side of a splitter adapter 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable not included to the double connectio...

Page 28: ...ur cable service provider supply the CableCARD and install it Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set top Box You can connect your computer to cable or satellite service that requires a set top box Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional...

Page 29: ...rear of your TV monitor or display Option 2 1 Connect one end of the TV coaxial cable optional to your cable service access Connect the other end to the In jack on the back panel of your set top box 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable optional to the Out jack on your set top box Connect the other end to the VHF UHF port on the rear of your TV monitor or display 3 Connect one end of a stereo A V du...

Page 30: ...ple high definition TVs ATSC is the group that helped to develop the new digital television standard for the United States and other countries It is intended to replace the earlier analog type television system standard and produce wide screen 16 9 images up to 1920 1080 pixels in size more than six times the display resolution of the analog standard However a host of different image sizes are sup...

Page 31: ...a system Option 1 1 Connect one end of a TV coaxial cable not included to your antenna outlet Connect the other end to a VHF UHF RF combiner transformer optional 2 Connect a second TV coaxial cable not included from the combiner transformer to the VHF UHF port on the back panel of the VGX XL3 Computer Option 2 1 Connect both ends of the antenna s twin lead cable to the screw type grips on the comb...

Page 32: ...nnecting a multi channel 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 ch...

Page 33: ...isplays 2 Select Next Select the appropiate 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 Then select Next ...

Page 34: ...he Choose number of Speakers screen displays 4 Select 5 1 surround speakers The Speaker Connection Type screen displays 5 Select Next 6 From the Test Your Speakers screen select the Test button The system will test your speakers for sound ...

Page 35: ...rmats tab 6 In the Encoded formats section put a checkmark in the Dolby Digital box This setting works with Dolby Digital and DTS encoded surround soundtracks Note Do not select DTS Audio as that setting only outputs 2 channel sound 7 In the Sample Rates section select a value that your A V receiver or sound decoder device can handle A value of 48 0 KHz is usually a good default setting 8 Click th...

Page 36: ...if needed you may mount the wireless LAN antenna to a wall using the included screws Start Media Center and from Tasks Settings go to General Windows Media Center Setup Join Wireless Network Then follow the on screen instructions to set up your connection with your preferred Access Point For additional information about setting up a wireless LAN1 go to Appendix A ...

Page 37: ...first time you start your computer your will be presented with a series of screens for Microsoft Windows Vista Setup Please follow the on screen instructions Note For information concerning Firewall Automatic Updates Virus Protection and other security related features of Microsoft Windows Vista see the Windows Help file Sony Registration After you complete Microsoft Windows operating system setup...

Page 38: ...Media Center starts you will be presented with a series of screens that will guide you through Media Center Setup Please follow all on screen instructions Media Center Wireless Network If you have an existing wireless network and you wish to add the VGX XL3 computer to the network start Media Center and from Settings go to General Media Center Setup Join Wireless Network Then follow all on screen ...

Page 39: ...x 664 or 1080i 1768 x 992 5 Click OK when done selecting your optimum resolution Turning the Power Off Please follow the following procedure when turning the power off to the VGX XL3 computer 1 Select the Windows Start button 2 Click on and then click on Shut Down to turn off In a short time the power to the VGX XL3 computer goes off automatically and the power lamp changes color Note If the power...

Page 40: ...r screen which displays when selecting Start and then clicking on Press the Standby button on the remote control Return to normal operation Either press the Space key or the Standby key 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...

Page 41: ... VGX XL3 Digital Living System Summary Chapter 2 Setting Up Your VGX XL3 Digital Living System provided you with step by step instructions about setting up the DLS system including the operating software ...

Page 42: ...g compliant IEEE802 11g is capable of higher speed communication than IEEE802 11b Note 5 GHz wireless LAN IEEE802 11a technology and 2 4 GHz wireless LAN IEEE802 11b g technology do not work together due to different frequencies There are two types of wireless LAN connection topologies Infrastructure mode which has a network structure based on a wireless LAN access point 1 Requires compatible wire...

Page 43: ...to connect to the Internet or a LAN etc at work via an access point For details please refer to the manual included with the access point you use To connect to an access point 1 Make sure the Wireless LAN option for the VGX XL3 device is turned ON Note By default the Wireless Connection function should be ON shown by the green wireless connection utility icon in the taskbar notification area If no...

Page 44: ... on the white wireless connection utility icon in the taskbar notification area and enable the Wireless LAN function s 2 Click Windows Start and then click All Programs Network 3 In the Network window select This computer is not connected to a network Click to connect 4 Select Connect to a Wireless Ad Hoc network and follow the onscreen intructions to setup your preferred connection to another com...

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Page 46: ...ds VAIO Media Software Overview VAIO 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 ne...

Page 47: ...reated by Giga Pocket software and TV programs recorded with Media Center Video files in DV AVI MPEG MPEG2 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 Note A DIVX encoder program must be installed on your computer to enable playback of files in DIVX format Still image files Supporting picture files ...

Page 48: ...n open VAIO Media software on the server computer s register client computers to the server s and then share multimedia content between the network computers Server requirements The VAIO Media server requires VAIO computers running Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium operating system Connect the server and client computers through a wired network with eth ernet cables or a wireless local area net...

Page 49: ...ended for music image and video files IEEE 802 11b recommended for music and images files Note IEEE 802 11b is not recommended for video files due to bandwidth constraints 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 taskbar and point to All Programs 2 Po...

Page 50: ... during client registration to enable the registration of each client computer You can register only one client at a time If more than one client computer 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 registrat...

Page 51: ... Use the Photo Server to deliver pictures for Media Center and the client computers on your network VAIO Media Photo Server software recognizes JPG JPEG BMP GIF and TIFF file formats VAIO Media Video Server software delivers video files 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 ...

Page 52: ...Console software window appears Follow the on screen instructions and the online Help of the VAIO Media Console application for information on how to use the software To make additional content available to the network After creating additional playlists recorded TV programs or other video content you can make them available to client computers on your network 1 Create or add new content such as p...

Page 53: ... than one VAIO Media computer is found the Please select a server window appears Select a VAIO Media computer from the list If only one VAIO Media computer is found on 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 selecte...

Page 54: ... 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 software displays them on the server list Click to select the computer equipped with Media Center from the server list If your computer is the only TV server on the network that can stream anal...

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Page 56: ...ns Advantages of Digital TV with Media Center Some advantages of Digital TV using Media Center are Screen Resolution Screen resolutions of more six times that of traditional analog programming super sharp images Screen Aspect Ratio 16 9 aspect ratio provides a widescreen picture for a more theater like experience Dolby Digital Support Up to six channels of sound can be encoded into an ATSC OTA Ove...

Page 57: ...f you live in an area that blocks the broadcast signal your DTV tuner may not be able to receive all or any DTV ATSC stations DVD Video is not high definition A common misconception is that DVD Video is high definition It is not When Media Center creates a DVD Video disc from HD television content the resolution is automatically lowered to analog television standards The picture is still good but ...

Page 58: ...VGX XL3 Digital Living System 55 2 From the Media Center Setup screen select Next 3 From the Media Center Privacy Policy screen select Next ...

Page 59: ...or not you would like to join the Customer Experience Improvement Program then click Next 5 From the Enhanced Playback screen you have the option of selecting to connect to the internet and downloading additional media information On the Enhanced Playback screen select Yes and then click Next ...

Page 60: ...d components section for setting up Media Center has been completed 6 Click Next to continue Optional Components You are now ready to begin the Optional Setup section for Media Center setup If you wish to bypass this section select I am finished ...

Page 61: ...t top box connect the cable from your wall to the cable tuner on your VGX XL3 You can watch and or record TV directly from Media Center and take advantage of the Media Center features If you are a cable user with a set top box connect the cable from your wall to the set top box and the cable from the set top box to the cable tuner on your VGX XL3 You can view TV directly from the set top box or fr...

Page 62: ...side in displays as the current region 2 Select Yes if the Region is correct Select No to select a different region When complete select Next to continue 3 The Download TV Setp Options downloads the most up to date TV setup options for your region Once completed the screen changes to Automatic TV Signal Setup ...

Page 63: ...have Windows Media Center configure a TV signal manually You may want to do this if you have a TV signal from a cable set top box or standard TV signal and you have installed a digital ATSC antenna These steps will be discussed later in this process see step 8 4 From the Automatic TV Signal Setup screen you can choose to automatically or manually configure your TV set Window Media Center will scan...

Page 64: ...t Note If Windows Media Center identifies the Digital Cable Tuner as a set top box or displays the incorrect number of connections check the cable and tuner connections and select No I want to try again 6 Windows Media Center will ask if you have a CableCARD Select Continue without a CableCARD and then select Next If prompted enter the Digital Cable product key located on the Certificate of Authen...

Page 65: ...Setup Guide Listings At the Guide Setup welcome screen and then select Next 7 Go to step 16 for Guide Privacy screen and continue the process from there Manual TV Signal Setup You can manually activate a TV signal for conditions where you have a TV signal from a cable set top box or standard TV signal and you have installed a digital ATSC antenna Follow these steps to configure your TV signal manu...

Page 66: ...TV signal and then select Next to continue 10 On this screen tell the wizard what type of TV signal you have Also note that if you have a standard TV signal and you have installed a digital ATSC tuner and antenna the antenna signal will be configured later in this process ...

Page 67: ... Next to continue 12 From this screen you tell the setup wizard if you are using a set top box supplied by your provider 13 Select Yes or No and then select Next to continue 14 Before you continue make sure your ATSC antenna is connected to the ATSC Digital TV tuner ...

Page 68: ...you can access the Guide privacy statement and indicate if you want to use the guide Select Yes and then select Next to continue 17 This screen below provides direct access for you to read the Guide Terms of Service Read the Terms of Service and select I agree I do not agree and then select Next to continue ...

Page 69: ...rect Guide listings for your area 19 Enter your Zip Code in the box as indicated by the example and then select Next to continue 20 Information about your local TV provider is now needed 21 The setup wizard will automatically connect to the Internet and download this information ...

Page 70: ... to the ATSC digital tuner in your VGX XL3 you can download TV Guide program information for available digital high definition channels in your local area To do so go to the Windows Media Center Tasks menu and select Settings TV Set Up Guide Listings and complete the Set up Guide Listings Wizard When you get to the Select TV Signal Provider screen select your provider s Digital option and complete...

Page 71: ...omatically connects to the Internet to download the TV Program Guide The screen displays a status bar showing the progress of the download 25 When all TV Program Guide listings have been downloaded a Download Complete message displays 26 Select Next to continue ...

Page 72: ...an over the air digital antenna the setup wizard will now test the signal strength 28 Select Next to continue 29 This screen shows available digital TV channels and their associated signal strength 30 Clear a check box to remove unwanted channels and then select Next to continue ...

Page 73: ...imize how Windows Media Center looks on your display and then select Next to continue 33 Use this wizard to change settings that affects the way Windows Media Center looks at your display A Video Guide is included to assist you 34 Watch the video and when complete select Next to continue the Display Configuration wizard Follow all on screen instructions ...

Page 74: ...e the files in a folder watched by Media Center Media Center watches the following folders located in the following location s Local Disk C Users Sony Note The Public or shared folders may be located in the same location Users folder or on a separate partition on your hard disk drive for example Local Disk D Users Public You can add media files to watched folders in the following ways Copy files o...

Page 75: ...Media Center Start menu This completes the Windows Media Setup Wizard Once you have completed the Windows Media Center Setup Wizard you should take the time to explore all of the Windows Media Center setting menus As you explore these menu you will find settings options that will greatly enhance your digital media experience in Windows Media Center To locate these menus go to the Windows Media Cen...

Page 76: ...figure Program Guide listings On the Windows Media Center Start screen select Tasks Settings Click TV and then click Guide Click Set Up Guide Listings and follow the steps on screen Creating DVD Video from HD Recorded Content The following procedure provides informtion on how to make a DVD Video disc from ATSC OTA recorded high definition TV content using Media Center Important Sony supports the l...

Page 77: ...devices receive protected digital cable TV content using authorized CableCARDs provided by cable TV operators 2 How is a Digital Cable Tuner different from other TV tuners When a CableCARD is present the Digital Cable Tuner is able to receive premium content that has been protected with conditional access from United States cable operators The CableCARD that plugs into a Digital Cable Tuner is pro...

Page 78: ...ases a signal amplifier can be paired with the antenna to increase signal strength 8 Can I add a splitter to split the cable If you need to split the signal use an HDTV compliant splitter of at least 5 1100Mhz Make sure that you are not getting a combiner Though combiners and splitters look very similar if not identical a combiner will not properly split the signal 9 Why can t I receive all of the...

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Page 80: ...uration of RAID arrays for your hard disk This appendix provides some general introductory type information on the VAIO Recovery Center For detailed information on VAIO Recovery Center see the VAIO Recovery Center User Guide located online in VAIO Help and Support The following list of topics are contained in the VAIO Recovery Center User Guide VAIO Hardware Diagnostics Reinstall Programs or Drive...

Page 81: ...nce such as adding removing software the working condition of peripherals and a virus downloaded from the Internet If you are experiencing difficulties with your VGX XL3 performance it can be very difficult to troubleshoot You may decide that the best option is to restore your system back to its original factory settings Note Turn off screen savers and power management before you begin any of the ...

Page 82: ...f topics in the RAID Systems User Guide include RAID Levels Choose a RAID Configuration Before you begin RAID Configuration Wizard VAIO Recovery Wizard Intel Storage Utility Frequently Asked Questions Trouble Shooting RAID Glossary Support Resources Why Use RAID The main objectives of RAID are to improve data availability and security With everything from basic file and print services to e Commerc...

Page 83: ...er chance of the storage system as a whole failing due to hardware failures Improved Availability Availability refers to your data being present and ready to use A RAID system improves availability by providing fault tolerance and by providing special features that allow for recovery from hardware faults without disruption Increased and Intergrated Capacity RAID systems increase capacity by turnin...

Page 84: ...stem If the answers to your questions are not contained in this appendix go to Help and Support for additional help The Troubleshooting appendix is divided into the following sections Section Title Page No DVD Playback Limitations Power Start 82 82 Password 85 Screen Display 85 Wireless Keyboard Touchpad 87 Optical Drive Hard Disk Software Limitations MCE Starting Up MCE Live TV Issues Sound Issue...

Page 85: ... is not lit Comment Confirm that the VGX XL3 computer s power cord is inserted firmly into an outlet Confirm that all of the cables are connected well Remove all the power cables connected to this device and reconnect them again after waiting five minutes then turn the power on again If the device does not run after doing the above please contact VAIO Customer Support Event The power is turned on ...

Page 86: ...e conditions when the power will not turn off Confirm the following and follow the procedures below Quit all software you are using then try to turn off the power again If peripheral devices such as printers or USB devices etc are connected or if a network is used make sure that they are not connected and then turn off the power Somtimes when Windows is communicating with a peripheral device or ne...

Page 87: ... is saved the BIOS setup menu ends and Windows Vista starts Event 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 portion of the keyboard Note Turn off the power to the keyboard when you replace the batteries for the keyboard Event Windows operation becomes unst...

Page 88: ... 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 screen flickers sometimes Comment The MCE screen will flicker when it s in a windowed screen and a window or a balloon pops up in the taskbar You can close the pop up window in the...

Page 89: ... procedures turn off the power by holding the power button of this device for more than 6 seconds The power lamp turns off when the power is off When the power lamp is on orange turn off the power again by holding the power button for at least four seconds Files you are creating or editing may not be usable using this method to turn off the power to the VGX XL3 computer Event The screen is dark Co...

Page 90: ...splay may not be supported by the HDMI DVI adapter Connect a TV or display which supports the HDMI DVI adapter Restart your computer system in case their was an operating system mal function Wireless Keyboard Touchpad Issues Event My keyboard stops working after a period of time Comment The keyboard touchpad will sleep when it is not in use to save power You must press any key on the keyboard to r...

Page 91: ...isplay Make sure you are within range of the computer recommended under 15ft Event Cannot use the keyboard Comment Reponse methods vary depending on the reason the keyboard is not able to be used Confirm the following and follow the procedures 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 ...

Page 92: ...e the pointing device Comment Turn the Pointing Device switch on the back side of the keyboard to OFF Optical Drive Event Cannot use 8cm discs in my VGX XL3 computer s optical drive Comment The drive only accepts 12cm discs Use the included 8cm to 12cm adapter before inserting into the computer optical drive Do not insert the 8cm disc directly or the disc may become stuck and not eject Event Canno...

Page 93: ...h above process you may need to perform hard disk drive recovery See the Recovery Center Guide in Help and Support for additional infor mation on hard disk recovery Event Available hard disk space is low Comment Clean up the disk Temporary files 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 t...

Page 94: ... is launched there are still other programs in the background that have not finished loading as well as other MCE processes that need to load as well MCE Live TV Issues Event Can the VGX XL3 computer support High Definition broadcast stations Comment The VGX XL3 TV supports HD broadcast stations via over the air ATSC content and cable access using a CableCARD Sound Issues Event The sound coming fr...

Page 95: ...the Appendix A Wireless Local Area Network in this guide The communication distance between the devices varies depending on the actual distance between the communication devices the surrounding environment such as obstacles the equipment configuration the radio wave condition the presence of walls materials and software used etc Move the location of this device or the wireless LAN antenna for this...

Page 96: ...ion speed for IEEE802 11g may slow down automatically because IEEE802 11g retains compatibility with IEEE802 11b under mixed environments with IEEE802 11b Also channel band interference may cause a slow down in the communi cation speed for IEEE802 11b devices Set the wireless channel for the wireless LAN access point if it is using multiple AP s or used with other wireless LAN access points Refer ...

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