Sony VGC-RA910G, VGC-RA810G quick start Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

The Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition operating system combines the multimedia features of a personal computer with the convenience of a home entertainment center. Media Center enables you to view, organize, store, and browse your photos, video/movie libraries, music playlists, and recorded TV programs, while running other software programs.

Media Center enables you to perform many functions, such as:

Viewing and recording TV programs

Playing CDs, DVDs, and digital videos

Creating music playlists and listening to music files

Viewing digital photos individually or as a slide show with background music

Enjoying TV, DVDs, or your favorite music, while performing other tasks on your computer

Your VAIO Digital Studio Computer and Media Center

Your VAIO Digital Studio® computer compliments this exceptional operating system with preinstalled multimedia software programs, superior graphics and audio capability, and a DVD±RW drive that burns and plays DVD and CD media.

Your computer comes equipped with features that enhance Media Center. You can:

Set up a home network to share media content

Edit and organize digital images

Save your favorite recorded TV programs to DVD media

Play and edit your home videos

Create DVDs by capturing video content straight from a digital video device

Burn music files to CD media

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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 ConformityFCC Part Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United StatesTelephone 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 About the Front Panel Front panelOptical drive Optical drive access indicator Hard disk 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 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 HelpFunction ApplicationsWindows 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 displayConnecting the Speakers To connect the 2-channel speakers suppliedTo 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 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 Connecting the Power Cords To connect 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 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 and Remote Sensor Control Connecting the remote sensor back panelTo connect the remote sensor Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor control To connect the 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 About the Media Center Start menu Media Center StartSettings not shown MaximizeClose 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 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 SupportResources for Additional Help and Support Sony Online Support Web siteClick Welcome to Vaio life Sony Customer Information Services Center ExamplePage Page For customer support information, go to