Sony VGC-RA700 quick start Exploring Media Center, To switch between Media Center and the desktop

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

Exploring Media Center

Selected items, such as folders, files, or menu options, are outlined with a green border.

Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an item, and then press OK to activate your selection.

To switch between inset window and full screen modes, use the arrow keys on the remote control to select the inset window, and then press OK.

To switch between Media Center and the desktop

You can view the desktop without closing Media Center.

Select the Minimize button with your remote control or mouse to display the desktop.

To return to Media Center, press on the Windows® taskbar.

To display or hide the Media Center controls

You can use your mouse to display the Media Playback Controls.

You can use the remote control to hide the Media Playback Controls.

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Contents VGC-RA700 Series Quick Start Page Owner’s Record Safety Information and Caution Page Regulatory Information FCC Part Disposal of Lithium Battery Macrovision License Page Contents Troubleshooting Support Options Getting Started Computer and supplied accessories Unpacking your ComputerManuals Online DocumentationHard Disk Drive Recovery OtherLocating Controls And Ports About the Front Panel Front panelOptical drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicatorOptical drive Floppy disk drivePower button and power indicator Floppy disk eject buttonMemory Stick media slot Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0 portsOpening the upper and lower front panel covers Handling the optical disc drive doorsOpening the front panel covers About the Back Panel Back panelHeadphones jack Mouse portKeyboard port Printer port14 VHF/UHF port Connection for a TV coaxial cable suppliedAbout the Sub-woofer Sub-woofer unitAbout the Keyboard Vaio keyboardVolume knob HelpFunction DirectionalArrows ApplicationsAbout the Remote Control Remote ControlMute button Channel number buttonsVolume button Clear buttonREW button FF buttonSetting up the remote control Inserting batteries into the remote controlVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Your Computer Connecting a Display Monitor To connect a displayConnecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit To connect the computer and speakersConnecting a Sub-woofer unit To connect the speakers and sub-woofer unitTo connect the sub-woofer to the computer Using an optical mouse Connecting the Keyboard and MouseTo connect the keyboard and mouse Connecting the modem cable Connecting the Telephone and Modem CablesConnecting the telephone and modem cables To connect the telephone and modem cables Connecting the Power Cords To connect the power cordsTurning On Your Computer To turn on your computerTurning Off Your Computer Registering Your ComputerTo turn off your computer About the power button Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer and Media CenterBefore You Begin Using Media Center Additional information about Media CenterConnecting to standard cable access Catv Setting Up TV ConnectionsTo connect in Catv mode Option Setting Up TV Connections Connecting to a standard antenna air system To connect in standard antenna mode air Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box To connect in set-top box mode Option Optional Cable service access Connecting the remote sensor back panel Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor ControlTo connect the remote sensor Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor control To connect the remote sensor controlRemote sensor control Connecting devices with an audio cable Setting Up Additional EquipmentConnecting devices with an S-video cable Connecting devices with a stereo A/V dubbing cable To connect a VCR or camcorderConnecting a TV monitor display Connecting a TV monitor or display Starting Media Center with the remote control Using Media Center Starting Media Center with the keyboard and mouse About the Media Center Start menu Media Center StartSettings not shown MaximizeClose Window Closes Media Center Play DVD Online SpotlightExploring Media Center To switch between Media Center and the desktopTo display or hide the Media Center controls Media Center Media Playback Controls Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard Using the setup wizard Media Center Getting StartedMedia Center Check Your Remote Control Media Center Download Method Media Center Choose Your TV Signal Media Center Program Guide Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Troubleshooting My computer does not startWhat can I do if my computer or software stop responding? Support Options Immediate Help and SupportSony Online Support Web site Resources for Additional Help and SupportClick Welcome to Vaio life Sony Customer Information Services Center ExamplePage Page For customer support information, go to