Sony VGC-RA910G, VGC-RA810G quick start Safety Information and Caution

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Safety Information and Caution

Your computer’s installed optical drives may vary, depending on the system configuration you have purchased. See the online specifications sheet for details on your installed optical drives. For questions regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest you, visit the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose your desktop to rain or moisture.

To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Never install modem or telephone wiring during a lightning storm.

Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically designed for wet locations.

Never touch uninsulated telephone wire or terminals unless the telephone line has been disconnected at the network interface.

Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.

Avoid using the modem during an electrical storm.

Do not use the modem or a telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.

The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.

To change the backup battery, please contact your nearest Sony Service

Center.

Caution—The use of optical instruments with this product will increase eye hazard. As the laser beam used in this product is harmful to the eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the drive cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

Danger—Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

For DVD±RW/DVD-ROM: Danger—Visible and invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

For CD-RW: Danger—Invisible laser radiation when open. Avoid direct exposure to beam.

Caution—For ADSL and V.90 modem models; to reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunication line cord.

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Contents VGC-RA810G Series VGC-RA910G Series Quick Start Page Owner’s Record Safety Information and Caution Page Regulatory Information Declaration of ConformityTelephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United States FCC PartTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Disposal of Lithium Battery Industry Canada Notice Avis de L’Industrie CanadaMacrovision License Licence MacrovisionPage Contents Troubleshooting Support Options Getting Started Computer and supplied accessories Unpacking Your ComputerManuals Online DocumentationHard Disk Drive Recovery OtherLocating Controls And Ports Front panel About the Front PanelOptical drive Optical drive access indicator Hard disk drive access indicatorHeadphones/Line In jack Floppy disk driveMemory Stick media slot Power button and power indicatorUniversal Serial Bus USB 2.0 ports To open the upper and lower front panel covers To open and close the optical disc drive doorsOpening the 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 Vaio keyboardVolume knob HelpApplications FunctionWindows About the Remote Control Remote ControlMute button Channel number buttonsClear button REW buttonVolume button Directional arrow buttonsOK button Live TV buttonSetting up the remote control Inserting batteries into the remote controlSetting Up Your Computer Connecting a Display Monitor To connect a displayTo connect the 2-channel speakers supplied Connecting the SpeakersTo connect the computer and 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 Configuring RealTek Sound Effect Manager softwareFor 6 channel-analog speakers Close the Sound Effect Manager windowConfiguring WinDVD software Configuring Media Center softwareFrom the iviaudio tab, select 6 speaker mode To use an optical mouse Connecting the Keyboard and MouseTo connect the keyboard and mouse To connect the modem cable Connecting the Telephone and Modem CablesTo connect the telephone and modem cables To connect the telephone and modem cables Connecting the Power Cords To connect the power cordsRegistering Your Computer Turning On Your ComputerTo turn on your computer Turning Off Your Computer About the power buttonTo turn off your computer 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 CenterSetting Up TV Connections Connecting to standard cable access CatvTo connect in Catv mode Option OptionSetting Up TV Connections 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 OptionTV coaxial cables 1-supplied VHF/UHF port Setting Up TV Connections 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 controlVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting an audio cable Setting Up Additional EquipmentConnecting an S-video cable Connecting a TV monitor display Connecting a stereo A/V dubbing cableConnecting a TV monitor or display Starting Media Center using the remote control Using Media CenterStarting Media Center using your 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