Sony VGC-RA810G, VGC-RA910G quick start Manuals, Online Documentation

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Unpacking Your Computer

Manuals

VAIO® Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information.

Online Documentation

VAIO® Computer User Guide Contains features and specifications of your computer. It also includes information on the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with your system, and solving common problems.

To access the online User Guide:

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

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

Specifications This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications sheet.

VAIO Software Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on your computer.

To access this online software information: 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar. 2 Click Welcome to VAIO life.

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Contents VGC-RA810G Series VGC-RA910G Series Quick Start Page Owner’s Record Safety Information and Caution Page Declaration of Conformity Regulatory InformationFCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Disposal of Lithium Battery Licence Macrovision Industry Canada NoticeAvis de L’Industrie Canada Macrovision LicensePage Contents Troubleshooting Support Options Getting Started Unpacking Your Computer Computer and supplied accessoriesOnline Documentation ManualsOther Hard Disk Drive RecoveryLocating Controls And Ports About the Front Panel Front panelOptical drive Floppy disk drive Optical drive access indicatorHard disk drive access indicator Headphones/Line In jackPower button and power indicator Memory Stick media slotUniversal Serial Bus USB 2.0 ports To open and close the optical disc drive doors To open the upper and lower front panel coversOpening the front panel covers Keyboard port About the Back PanelBack panel Mouse portLine In jack Front/Headphones jackPrinter port Link 6-pin S400 port IeeeConnection for a TV coaxial cable supplied 14 VHF/UHF portSub-woofer unit About the Sub-wooferVaio keyboard About the KeyboardHelp Volume knobFunction ApplicationsWindows Remote Control About the Remote ControlREW button Mute buttonChannel number buttons Clear buttonLive TV button Volume buttonDirectional arrow buttons OK buttonInserting batteries into the remote control Setting up the remote controlSetting Up Your Computer To connect a display Connecting a Display MonitorConnecting the Speakers To connect the 2-channel speakers suppliedTo connect the computer and speakers To connect the speakers and sub-woofer unit To connect a sub-woofer unitTo connect the sub-woofer to the computer Jack color Description/Connection Connecting 5.1 6-Channel Speaker SystemsClose the Sound Effect Manager window Configuring Software for Your Speaker SystemConfiguring RealTek Sound Effect Manager software For 6 channel-analog speakersConfiguring Media Center software Configuring WinDVD softwareFrom the iviaudio tab, select 6 speaker mode Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse To use an optical mouseTo connect the keyboard and mouse Connecting the Telephone and Modem Cables To connect the modem cableTo connect the telephone and modem cables To connect the telephone and modem cables To connect the power cords Connecting the Power CordsTurning On Your Computer Registering Your ComputerTo turn on your computer About the power button Turning Off Your ComputerTo turn off your computer 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 CenterOption Setting Up TV ConnectionsConnecting to standard cable access Catv To connect in Catv mode OptionSetting Up TV Connections To connect in standard antenna mode air Connecting to a standard antenna air systemTo connect in set-top box mode Option Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top BoxTV coaxial cables 1-supplied VHF/UHF port Setting Up TV Connections Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control Connecting the remote sensor back panelTo connect the remote sensor To connect the remote sensor control Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor controlVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Additional Equipment Connecting an audio cableConnecting an S-video cable Connecting a stereo A/V dubbing cable Connecting a TV monitor displayConnecting a TV monitor or display Using Media Center Starting Media Center using the remote controlStarting Media Center using your keyboard and mouse Media Center Start About the Media Center Start menuOnline Spotlight Settings not shownMaximize Close Window Closes Media Center Play DVDTo switch between Media Center and the desktop Exploring Media CenterTo display or hide the Media Center controls 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 TroubleshootingWhat can I do if my computer or software stop responding? Immediate Help and Support Support OptionsResources for Additional Help and Support Sony Online Support Web siteClick Welcome to Vaio life Example Sony Customer Information Services CenterPage Page For customer support information, go to