Sony Personal Computer, VGC-RA930G, VGC-RA830G quick start Click Welcome to Vaio life

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VAIO Computer Quick Start

This support resource offers a variety of available topics, enabling you to quickly view specific information using context-sensitive search features. To access the online guide:

1Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, then click Help and Support.

2From the VAIO Help And Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.

❑Specifications — The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. To view the online specifications sheet:

1Connect to the Internet.

2Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

3Click the Documentation button and follow the on-screen instructions to locate your model’s specifications sheet.

❑Preinstalled software Help files — Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software, that describes the software’s features. In these Help files, you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. To access software Help files:

1Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs.

2Click the desired software program.* The software’s main window appears.

3From the menu bar, click Help. The software program’s Help appears.

❑VAIO Software — This feature provides specific information on preinstalled software on your computer.

To access this online software information

1Click Start in the Windows taskbar.

2Click Welcome to VAIO life.

*You can locate the online Help for Sony® software programs by pointing to the individual software program’s icon and selecting Help from the submenu.

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Contents VGC-RA830G Series VGC-RA930G Series Quick Start Page Safety Information and Caution Owner’s RecordPage Page Regulatory Information Declaration of ConformityFCC Part IC RSS-210 Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Industry Canada NoticeLicence Macrovision Disposal of Lithium BatteryMacrovision license Page Contents Troubleshooting Support Options Getting Started Computer and supplied accessories Unpacking Your ComputerManuals Online DocumentationCreating CDs or DVDs with Sony software Create picture & video withCreate music CDs with Back up your data withHard Disk Drive Recovery OtherVaio Computer Quick Start Locating Controls And Ports About the Front Panel Front panelHard disk drive access indicator Headphones/Line In jackOptical drive Floppy disk driveUniversal Serial Bus USB 2.0 ports Power button and power indicatorMemory Stick memory card reader Opening the front panel covers To open and close the optical disc drive doorsTo open the upper and lower front panel covers About the Back Panel Back panelMouse port Keyboard portFront/Headphones jack Printer portLink 6-pin S400 port Ieee Line In jack14 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable suppliedAbout the Sub-woofer Sub-woofer unitAbout the Keyboard About the wireless keyboardWireless keyboard bottom Wireless keyboard Identifying keys and functionsTo set up a wireless keyboard Inserting batteries into the wireless keyboardAbout the Vaio keyboard with Media Center features Vaio keyboardVolume knob HelpAbout the Wireless Mouse Wireless mouseTo set up the wireless mouse Inserting batteries into the wireless mouseRemote Control About the Remote ControlRemote control MY Music button MY TV buttonStop button Pause buttonMY Pictures button MY Videos buttonMore button Directional arrow buttonsSetting up the remote control Inserting batteries into the remote controlConnecting an i.LINK Ieee 1394 device About the i.LINK PortVaio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Display Monitor To connect a displayConnecting a Wireless Keyboard To connect the wireless keyboardConnecting the keyboard Additional information about using a wireless keyboardVaio Computer Quick Start Connecting the mouse Connecting the Wireless MouseAdditional information about using a wireless mouse Vaio Computer Quick Start Connecting a Keyboard and Mouse To connect the keyboard and mouseTo connect the computer and speakers Connecting the SpeakersTo connect 2-channel speakers To connect a sub-woofer unit To connect the speakers and sub-woofer unitTo connect the sub-woofer to the computer Connecting 5.1 6-Channel Speaker Systems Jack color Description/ConnectionConfiguring Software for Your Speaker System To configure RealTek Sound Effect Manager softwareFor 6 channel-analog speakers Close the Sound Effect Manager windowTo configure Media Center software To configure WinDVD software To connect the infrared receiver Connecting the Infrared ReceiverTo connect the infrared receiver To connect the telephone and modem Connecting the Telephone and ModemTo connect the modem To connect the telephone and modem Connecting the Power Cords To connect the power cordsTurning On Your Computer To turn on your computerRegistering Your Computer Turning Off Your ComputerAbout the benefits of registering with Sony To turn off your computerAbout the power button Vaio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Media Center Getting Started with Media Center To locate the online Media Center User GuideSetting Up TV Connections Connecting to standard cable access CatvTo connect in Catv mode Option OptionVHF/UHF Connecting to a standard antenna air system To connect in standard antenna mode airConnecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box To connect in set-top box mode Option Stereo A/V dubbing cable with triple RCA plugs optional To connect the remote sensor Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor ControlConnecting the remote sensor back panel Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor control To connect the remote sensor controlRemote sensor control Connecting a device with an S-video cable Connecting Other DevicesConnecting a device with an audio cable Connecting a TV monitor or display Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cableConnecting a TV monitor display To use the remote control Starting Media Center SoftwareTo use the keyboard To use the mouseMy computer does not start What can I do if my computer or software stop responding?How do I set up a dial-up connection? Support Options Immediate Help and SupportClick Welcome to Vaio life Resources for Additional Help and Support Sony online support Web siteSony Customer Information Services Center ExamplePage 258534701

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