Sony VGC-RA810G Turning On Your Computer, Registering Your Computer, To turn on your computer

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Turning On Your Computer

Turning On Your Computer

When you start your system for the first time, your computer may detect new equipment and display a dialog box that prompts you to restart your computer. Respond to this prompt immediately.

Before turning on your computer, set up your Sony VAIO® Media Center cables and connections. For detailed instructions, see “Setting Up Media Center” on page 55.

1Press the power button on the computer to turn on the power.

2Press the power button on the display to turn on the power.

3Press the power button on the right speaker to turn on the power.

To turn on your computer

Registering Your Computer

Register your computer and take advantage of Sony’s commitment to quality customer support and other benefits.

Sony Customer Support — Communicate with a Support Representative to troubleshoot problems you may be having with your computer.

Limited warranty — Protect your investment. See the Limited Warranty Card for more details.

You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the system. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first session, you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Go to http://www.sony.com/vaioregistration.

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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 Avis de L’Industrie Canada Industry Canada NoticeMacrovision License Licence MacrovisionPage 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 Hard disk drive access indicator Optical drive access indicatorHeadphones/Line In jack Floppy disk drivePower 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 Back panel About the Back PanelMouse port Keyboard portPrinter port Front/Headphones jackLink 6-pin S400 port Ieee Line In jackConnection 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 ControlChannel number buttons Mute buttonClear button REW buttonDirectional arrow buttons Volume buttonOK button Live TV 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 SystemsConfiguring RealTek Sound Effect Manager software Configuring Software for Your Speaker SystemFor 6 channel-analog speakers Close the Sound Effect Manager windowConfiguring 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 CenterConnecting to standard cable access Catv Setting Up TV ConnectionsTo connect in Catv mode Option 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 menuMaximize Settings not shownClose Window Closes Media Center Play DVD Online SpotlightTo 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