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Resources for Additional Help and Support

An automated tutorial library that contains interactive, easy-to-understand lessons on using your computer’s hardware and software features.

Links that enable you to:

quickly find the nearest Sony service center locations.

arrange for repairs or check repair status.

review warranty information.

e-mail your question or comments to the Sony Customer Information Services Center.

check pricing and availability for products, accessories and parts, as well as purchase online.

access the Sony Solutions Knowledge Base, a database that contains answers to many frequently asked questions.

Sony Customer Information Services Center

If other support options do not resolve your issue, you can contact a Sony Support representative directly.

Before making a call to the Sony Customer Information Services Center, have this basic information readily available.

1VAIO® computer system type.

2Model number.

3Serial number*.

Example:

4Operating system.

5Hardware feature or software program that has a problem. (See the online VAIO® Computer User Guide for the appropriate software technical support information.)

6Brief description of the issue.

For VAIO® computers purchased in the U.S. and Canada, contact a Sony Support representative at 1-888-476-6972.

*The serial number is located on the back panel of your computer. The serial number is on a white barcode label.

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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 Unpacking your Computer Computer and supplied accessoriesOnline Documentation ManualsOther Hard Disk Drive RecoveryLocating Controls And Ports Front panel About the Front PanelHard disk drive access indicator Optical drive access indicatorOptical drive Floppy disk driveFloppy disk eject button Power button and power indicatorMemory Stick media slot Universal Serial Bus USB 2.0 portsOpening the front panel covers Handling the optical disc drive doorsOpening the upper and lower front panel covers Back panel About the Back PanelMouse port Headphones jackKeyboard port Printer portConnection for a TV coaxial cable supplied 14 VHF/UHF portSub-woofer unit About the Sub-wooferVaio keyboard About the KeyboardHelp Volume knobDirectional FunctionArrows ApplicationsRemote Control About the Remote ControlMute button Channel number buttonsClear button Volume buttonREW button FF buttonInserting batteries into the remote control Setting up the remote controlVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Your Computer To connect a display Connecting a Display MonitorTo connect the computer and speakers Connecting the Speakers and Sub-woofer UnitTo connect the speakers and sub-woofer unit Connecting a Sub-woofer unitTo connect the sub-woofer to the computer To connect the keyboard and mouse Connecting the Keyboard and MouseUsing an optical mouse Connecting the telephone and modem cables Connecting the Telephone and Modem CablesConnecting the modem cable To connect the telephone and modem cables To connect the power cords Connecting the Power CordsTo turn on your computer Turning On Your ComputerTo turn off your computer Registering Your ComputerTurning Off Your Computer About the power button Setting Up Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition Your Vaio Digital Studio Computer and Media Center Microsoft Windows XP Media Center EditionAdditional information about Media Center Before You Begin Using Media CenterTo connect in Catv mode Option Setting Up TV ConnectionsConnecting to standard cable access Catv 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 To connect the remote sensor Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor ControlConnecting the remote sensor back panel To connect the remote sensor control Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor controlRemote sensor control Connecting devices with an S-video cable Setting Up Additional EquipmentConnecting devices with an audio cable To connect a VCR or camcorder Connecting devices with a stereo A/V dubbing cableConnecting a TV monitor or display Connecting a TV monitor displayStarting Media Center with the keyboard and mouse Using Media CenterStarting Media Center with the remote control Media Center Start About the Media Center Start menuMaximize Settings not shownClose Window Closes Media Center Play DVD Online SpotlightTo display or hide the Media Center controls To switch between Media Center and the desktopExploring Media Center Media Center Media Playback Controls Starting the Media Center Setup Wizard Media Center Getting Started Using the setup wizardMedia 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 My computer does not start Troubleshooting What can I do if my computer or software stop responding? Immediate Help and Support Support OptionsClick Welcome to Vaio life Resources for Additional Help and SupportSony Online Support Web site Example Sony Customer Information Services CenterPage Page For customer support information, go to