Sony
VGC-RA700
quick start
Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start
Troubleshooting
Optical drive access indicator
Connecting a Display Monitor
Setting up the remote control
Disposal of Lithium Battery
Settings not shown
Hard Disk Drive Recovery
About the Remote Control
Volume knob
Headphones jack
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VGC-RA700 Series Quick Start
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Owner’s Record
Safety Information and Caution
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Regulatory Information
FCC Part
Disposal of Lithium Battery
Macrovision License
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Contents
Troubleshooting Support Options
Getting Started
Computer and supplied accessories
Unpacking your Computer
Manuals
Online Documentation
Hard Disk Drive Recovery
Other
Locating Controls And Ports
About the Front Panel
Front panel
Optical drive access indicator
Hard disk drive access indicator
Optical drive
Floppy disk drive
Power button and power indicator
Floppy disk eject button
Memory Stick media slot
Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0 ports
Handling the optical disc drive doors
Opening the upper and lower front panel covers
Opening the front panel covers
About the Back Panel
Back panel
Headphones jack
Mouse port
Keyboard port
Printer port
14 VHF/UHF port
Connection for a TV coaxial cable supplied
About the Sub-woofer
Sub-woofer unit
About the Keyboard
Vaio keyboard
Volume knob
Help
Function
Directional
Arrows
Applications
About the Remote Control
Remote Control
Mute button
Channel number buttons
Volume button
Clear button
REW button
FF button
Setting up the remote control
Inserting batteries into the remote control
Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start
Setting Up Your Computer
Connecting a Display Monitor
To connect a display
Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer Unit
To connect the computer and speakers
Connecting a Sub-woofer unit
To connect the speakers and sub-woofer unit
To connect the sub-woofer to the computer
Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse
Using an optical mouse
To connect the keyboard and mouse
Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables
Connecting the modem cable
Connecting the telephone and modem cables
To connect the telephone and modem cables
Connecting the Power Cords
To connect the power cords
Turning On Your Computer
To turn on your computer
Registering Your Computer
Turning Off Your Computer
To 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 Center
Before You Begin Using Media Center
Additional information about Media Center
Setting Up TV Connections
Connecting to standard cable access Catv
To 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 and Remote Sensor Control
Connecting the remote sensor back panel
To connect the remote sensor
Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor control
To connect the remote sensor control
Remote sensor control
Setting Up Additional Equipment
Connecting devices with an audio cable
Connecting devices with an S-video cable
Connecting devices with a stereo A/V dubbing cable
To connect a VCR or camcorder
Connecting a TV monitor display
Connecting a TV monitor or display
Using Media Center
Starting Media Center with the remote control
Starting Media Center with the keyboard and mouse
About the Media Center Start menu
Media Center Start
Settings not shown
Maximize
Close Window Closes Media Center Play DVD
Online Spotlight
To switch between Media Center and the desktop
Exploring Media Center
To 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 Started
Media 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 start
What can I do if my computer or software stop responding?
Support Options
Immediate Help and Support
Resources for Additional Help and Support
Sony Online Support Web site
Click Welcome to Vaio life
Sony Customer Information Services Center
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