Quick Start Guide
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... name of residency. VAIO Media • Contents Sample contents (also stored on your Home Server at the time of delivery) 4-121-976-01(1) © 2008 Sony Corporation / Printed in progress. This port is designed to help you become familiar with your fingertip on the Home Server Settings Page. w; VGF-HS1 Series Getting to know your VGF-HS1 Home Server The information provided...
... name of residency. VAIO Media • Contents Sample contents (also stored on your Home Server at the time of delivery) 4-121-976-01(1) © 2008 Sony Corporation / Printed in progress. This port is designed to help you become familiar with your fingertip on the Home Server Settings Page. w; VGF-HS1 Series Getting to know your VGF-HS1 Home Server The information provided...
Quick Start Guide
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... when no being accessed. 1 (POWER) button / 1 (POWER) indicator light 6 Click "Next" when the PC Link software starts. z Tip Your Home Server is designed to be always on connecting to a network. 3 Attach the rear cover. 1 To DC IN 19.5V Installing Software The PC Link software ...provides you click "Close," the PC Link software will begin to upload the selected folders. Turning off your Home Server 1 Press the 1 (POWER) button for about 2 seconds until the 1 (POWER) indicator light blinks in orange. When you with the ...
... when no being accessed. 1 (POWER) button / 1 (POWER) indicator light 6 Click "Next" when the PC Link software starts. z Tip Your Home Server is designed to be always on connecting to a network. 3 Attach the rear cover. 1 To DC IN 19.5V Installing Software The PC Link software ...provides you click "Close," the PC Link software will begin to upload the selected folders. Turning off your Home Server 1 Press the 1 (POWER) button for about 2 seconds until the 1 (POWER) indicator light blinks in orange. When you with the ...
Marketing Specifications
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...not included). Transfer your photos and videos to the VAIO® HS1 Home Server with family and friends over the web3 - Just connect your compatible digital camera or camcorder, press a button and you have the VAIO HS1 Home Server. With VAIO® Picture Lab, sharing your photos is the ...VGF-HS1U Consolidate, backup and share your photos, music and more backed up and secure with friends and family over the web3 . no matter where they simply can even password protect your site to keep it extra secure! The VAIO HS1 Home Server is as easy as compatible HDTVs and Sony...
...not included). Transfer your photos and videos to the VAIO® HS1 Home Server with family and friends over the web3 - Just connect your compatible digital camera or camcorder, press a button and you have the VAIO HS1 Home Server. With VAIO® Picture Lab, sharing your photos is the ...VGF-HS1U Consolidate, backup and share your photos, music and more backed up and secure with friends and family over the web3 . no matter where they simply can even password protect your site to keep it extra secure! The VAIO HS1 Home Server is as easy as compatible HDTVs and Sony...
Marketing Specifications
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... disclaims any representations or warranties that this disclaimer. Preinstalled software may vary. 5. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, and Memory Stick PRO and MagicGate are approximate and may not be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. VGF-HS1U Specifications General Computer Type: Home Server Type of their respective owners. Environmental Information RoHS®: Compliant For more...
... disclaims any representations or warranties that this disclaimer. Preinstalled software may vary. 5. Sony, VAIO, Sony logo, VAIO logo, and Memory Stick PRO and MagicGate are approximate and may not be available from the applicable 3rd party vendor. VGF-HS1U Specifications General Computer Type: Home Server Type of their respective owners. Environmental Information RoHS®: Compliant For more...
Setup Guide
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Software installation and initial setup (See page 43). Installing software with the supplied AC adapter Turning on your Home Server Upon completion of the above, you must install the supplied software and complete the initial setup of the software. Back Up ... One Touch Copy function. Follow the preparation flow below to the User Guide. Hardware connection and setup (See page 11). Placing your Home Server Connecting to a network Connecting to a power source with the supplied CD-ROM disc Completing the initial setup For changing ...
Software installation and initial setup (See page 43). Installing software with the supplied AC adapter Turning on your Home Server Upon completion of the above, you must install the supplied software and complete the initial setup of the software. Back Up ... One Touch Copy function. Follow the preparation flow below to the User Guide. Hardware connection and setup (See page 11). Placing your Home Server Connecting to a network Connecting to a power source with the supplied CD-ROM disc Completing the initial setup For changing ...
Setup Guide
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Table of Contents Before using your Home Server for the first time 2 What you get your Home Server as a network storage device 37 Letting DLNA devices to set up the Home Server and reference the Setup Guide and User Guide for operation. Please read the Quick Start Guide...10 Operation flow 10 Hardware connection and setup 11 Placing your Home Server 11 Connecting to a network 13 Connecting to a power source 34 Turning on your Home Server 36 Using the Home Server features 37 Using your Home Server ready for more information. Illustrations used in this guide The...
Table of Contents Before using your Home Server for the first time 2 What you get your Home Server as a network storage device 37 Letting DLNA devices to set up the Home Server and reference the Setup Guide and User Guide for operation. Please read the Quick Start Guide...10 Operation flow 10 Hardware connection and setup 11 Placing your Home Server 11 Connecting to a network 13 Connecting to a power source 34 Turning on your Home Server 36 Using the Home Server features 37 Using your Home Server ready for more information. Illustrations used in this guide The...
Setup Guide
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... DLNA standards are further categorized into two types: server devices capable of storing digital video and audio contents and client devices capable of playing such contents. What you access such data from another house (Remote Home Access functions) * VGF-WA1 Wireless Digital Audio: May not be made...Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) guideline (referred to as DLNA devices and these devices are referred to the content of the Home Server can do with the aim of implementing connectivity among digital AV devices and personal computers on the country or region of standards for...
... DLNA standards are further categorized into two types: server devices capable of storing digital video and audio contents and client devices capable of playing such contents. What you access such data from another house (Remote Home Access functions) * VGF-WA1 Wireless Digital Audio: May not be made...Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) guideline (referred to as DLNA devices and these devices are referred to the content of the Home Server can do with the aim of implementing connectivity among digital AV devices and personal computers on the country or region of standards for...
Setup Guide
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Accessing your Home Server within a house You can access the music, photo, and video contents stored on your Home Server from the following devices*: Digital Photo Frame VGF-CP1 TV with a network (LAN) port PLAYSTATION3 DLNA audio device** * Actual playback depends on client device functionality. ** With a DLNA audio device that supports the Music channels, you can additionally play music according to your mood or situation. *** *** VGF-WA1 Wireless Digital Audio: May not be available depending on the country or region of your residency.
Accessing your Home Server within a house You can access the music, photo, and video contents stored on your Home Server from the following devices*: Digital Photo Frame VGF-CP1 TV with a network (LAN) port PLAYSTATION3 DLNA audio device** * Actual playback depends on client device functionality. ** With a DLNA audio device that supports the Music channels, you can additionally play music according to your mood or situation. *** *** VGF-WA1 Wireless Digital Audio: May not be available depending on the country or region of your residency.
Setup Guide
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... see page 44 in this guide; Additionally, you can let VGF-CP1 Digital Photo Frame users view photo content on your Home Server (Media Link function). Tip For further information on the VAIO Picture Lab function, consult the following section in the User Guide:...that were received from other houses (Remote Home Access functions) You can send video and photo contents to personal computers and VGF-HS1 Series Home Servers of photo content (VAIO Picture Lab function). Accessing your Home Server from other personal computers or Home Servers for sending and/or receiving video and ...
... see page 44 in this guide; Additionally, you can let VGF-CP1 Digital Photo Frame users view photo content on your Home Server (Media Link function). Tip For further information on the VAIO Picture Lab function, consult the following section in the User Guide:...that were received from other houses (Remote Home Access functions) You can send video and photo contents to personal computers and VGF-HS1 Series Home Servers of photo content (VAIO Picture Lab function). Accessing your Home Server from other personal computers or Home Servers for sending and/or receiving video and ...
Setup Guide
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... by date or album for viewing from DLNA devices or browsing from CD discs. Storing photos and videos You can use your Home Server as a mass data storage server. You can import photos and videos from the connected digital still camera or digital camcorder that complies with the USB ...mass storage class specification to your Home Server just by pressing the COPY button (One Touch Copy function). You can get data automatically uploaded to do is create or edit...
... by date or album for viewing from DLNA devices or browsing from CD discs. Storing photos and videos You can use your Home Server as a mass data storage server. You can import photos and videos from the connected digital still camera or digital camcorder that complies with the USB ...mass storage class specification to your Home Server just by pressing the COPY button (One Touch Copy function). You can get data automatically uploaded to do is create or edit...
Setup Guide
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... automatically be uploaded to a personal computer, using the Restore Tool. (See page 44). Making backup copies of the data on your Home Server and store it on the connected USB hard disk drive (not supplied). Then, individual personal computer on your network will be accessed from the... backup data and restore it on the computer. When the Home Server fails, you can use the backup data stored on your Home Server and restore it on the Home Server. Using your Home Server as a network storage device You can use your Home Server as a storage device on your network that can be able...
... automatically be uploaded to a personal computer, using the Restore Tool. (See page 44). Making backup copies of the data on your Home Server and store it on the connected USB hard disk drive (not supplied). Then, individual personal computer on your network will be accessed from the... backup data and restore it on the computer. When the Home Server fails, you can use the backup data stored on your Home Server and restore it on the Home Server. Using your Home Server as a network storage device You can use your Home Server as a storage device on your network that can be able...
Setup Guide
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Unpacking Home Server Rear cover AC adapter Power cord Network (LAN) cable (straight-through Ethernet cable, 2 m) User Guide Setup Guide (this document) Quick Start Guide Warranty sheet or Guarantee and Service Support booklet (depending on the country or region of residency) CD-ROM disc Stored software PC Link VAIO Media Stored content Sample content (also stored on your Home Server at the time of delivery)
Unpacking Home Server Rear cover AC adapter Power cord Network (LAN) cable (straight-through Ethernet cable, 2 m) User Guide Setup Guide (this document) Quick Start Guide Warranty sheet or Guarantee and Service Support booklet (depending on the country or region of residency) CD-ROM disc Stored software PC Link VAIO Media Stored content Sample content (also stored on your Home Server at the time of delivery)
Setup Guide
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... Completing the initial setup Note When you have recovered the personal computer that you use the following preparation flow to the Home Server, you must continue with the rest of the preparation. Getting Started Operation flow Proceed with the following additional functions available ...58320; Let DLNA devices access the content of your Home Server 2. For further information on your Home Server. 1. To use to connect to get started with using your Home Server Upon completion of the above , see page 37. Placing your Home Server. Take advantage of the above , you...
... Completing the initial setup Note When you have recovered the personal computer that you use the following preparation flow to the Home Server, you must continue with the rest of the preparation. Getting Started Operation flow Proceed with the following additional functions available ...58320; Let DLNA devices access the content of your Home Server 2. For further information on your Home Server. 1. To use to connect to get started with using your Home Server Upon completion of the above , see page 37. Placing your Home Server. Take advantage of the above , you...
Setup Guide
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...fan on the back and the air-exhaust vents on the sides and the bottom unblocked to lift. Do not apply strong shock to your Home Server when placing. 2.0 inches (5.0 cm) 2.0 inches (5.0 cm) Allow clearance of at least 2.0 inches (5.0 cm) wide on the bottom, the ...sides, and the back of your Home Server. Rear (unblocked) Keep the air-intake vents on either side of your Home Server unblocked. Hardware connection and setup Placing your Home Server Unsuitable location To prevent failures and damage, do not place your Home Server in a location subject to: Direct...
...fan on the back and the air-exhaust vents on the sides and the bottom unblocked to lift. Do not apply strong shock to your Home Server when placing. 2.0 inches (5.0 cm) 2.0 inches (5.0 cm) Allow clearance of at least 2.0 inches (5.0 cm) wide on the bottom, the ...sides, and the back of your Home Server. Rear (unblocked) Keep the air-intake vents on either side of your Home Server unblocked. Hardware connection and setup Placing your Home Server Unsuitable location To prevent failures and damage, do not place your Home Server in a location subject to: Direct...
Setup Guide
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... allow access to your Home Server from devices, such as well. 12 Moving the Home Server while powered may cause discoloration on top of the Home Server. Note that the NETSERVER switch on the bottom on the Home Server is turned on top of your Home Server: VGX-TP Series Personal Computer VGF-HS1 Series Home Server Your Home Server is not designed for...
... allow access to your Home Server from devices, such as well. 12 Moving the Home Server while powered may cause discoloration on top of the Home Server. Note that the NETSERVER switch on the bottom on the Home Server is turned on top of your Home Server: VGX-TP Series Personal Computer VGF-HS1 Series Home Server Your Home Server is not designed for...
Setup Guide
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...Connecting to a network You can connect your Home Server to copy files or you connect your Home Server to a 1000BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network....the network (LAN) port on your Home Server. Network (LAN) To the network (LAN) port You can connect your Home Server to your home network through either of your Home Server. It is rather slow, it may ... Digital jack of ISDN public telephone subscriber lines PBX (private branch exchange) Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multiline business telephone) Telephone lines other than those ...
...Connecting to a network You can connect your Home Server to copy files or you connect your Home Server to a 1000BASE-T or 100BASE-TX network....the network (LAN) port on your Home Server. Network (LAN) To the network (LAN) port You can connect your Home Server to your home network through either of your Home Server. It is rather slow, it may ... Digital jack of ISDN public telephone subscriber lines PBX (private branch exchange) Home (intercom speakerphone) or business-use telephone lines (multiline business telephone) Telephone lines other than those ...
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For network configuration, follow the instructions from your Internet service provider and refer to the manuals that came with your peripheral devices. Sample network topology : Wireless LAN connection : Wired LAN connection Network router Internet Switching hub DLNA device with a network (LAN) port Home Server Personal computer with wireless LAN capability Personal computer 14 For peripheral devices required for network configuration, see the connection diagrams on page 16 and the subsequent pages.
For network configuration, follow the instructions from your Internet service provider and refer to the manuals that came with your peripheral devices. Sample network topology : Wireless LAN connection : Wired LAN connection Network router Internet Switching hub DLNA device with a network (LAN) port Home Server Personal computer with wireless LAN capability Personal computer 14 For peripheral devices required for network configuration, see the connection diagrams on page 16 and the subsequent pages.
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...following flow chart to find any of network. Proceed to E Proceed to your xDSL, cable or optical modem. on page 19. Your Home Server setup depends on your xDSL, cable or optical modem have sufficient IP addresses after you use an xDSL, cable or optical modem? Internet ...connection from your personal computer Do you connect your Home Server to F on page 18. Yes No Will you still have routing capability? See the following questions uncertain, ask your Internet service provider...
...following flow chart to find any of network. Proceed to E Proceed to your xDSL, cable or optical modem. on page 19. Your Home Server setup depends on your xDSL, cable or optical modem have sufficient IP addresses after you use an xDSL, cable or optical modem? Internet ...connection from your personal computer Do you connect your Home Server to F on page 18. Yes No Will you still have routing capability? See the following questions uncertain, ask your Internet service provider...
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...computer with wireless LAN capability Network hub DLNA device with a network (LAN) port Personal computer with a network (LAN) port Home Server Suggested network topology 2: Your network router has no free ports. Modem with routing capability Personal computer with wireless LAN capability... Add a network hub to the network hub along with the existing personal computer. Connect your Home Server to one of the following options to connect your Home Server to your Home Server to your network topology and connect your network. Suggested network topology 1: Your network ...
...computer with wireless LAN capability Network hub DLNA device with a network (LAN) port Personal computer with a network (LAN) port Home Server Suggested network topology 2: Your network router has no free ports. Modem with routing capability Personal computer with wireless LAN capability... Add a network hub to the network hub along with the existing personal computer. Connect your Home Server to one of the following options to connect your Home Server to your Home Server to your network topology and connect your network. Suggested network topology 1: Your network ...
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... without routing capability Hub router (UPnP compliant)* DLNA device with a network (LAN) port** Personal computer with a network (LAN) port Home Server * Availability of the wireless LAN access point function on your network router is not relevant in this network topology. ** If you add ... illustrated as follows: Modem without routing capability Personal computer with a network (LAN) port Follow the connection diagram below to connect your Home Server to your network. Suggested network topology Add a UPnP-compliant hub router to the hub router along with the existing personal...
... without routing capability Hub router (UPnP compliant)* DLNA device with a network (LAN) port** Personal computer with a network (LAN) port Home Server * Availability of the wireless LAN access point function on your network router is not relevant in this network topology. ** If you add ... illustrated as follows: Modem without routing capability Personal computer with a network (LAN) port Follow the connection diagram below to connect your Home Server to your network. Suggested network topology Add a UPnP-compliant hub router to the hub router along with the existing personal...