Sony VGC-RA910G quick start Exploring Media Center, To switch between Media Center and the desktop

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

Exploring Media Center

Selected items, such as folders, files, or menu options, are outlined with a green border.

Use the arrow buttons on the remote control to select an item, and then press OK to activate your selection.

To switch between inset window and full screen modes, use the arrow keys on the remote control to select the inset window, and then press OK.

To switch between Media Center and the desktop

You can view the desktop without closing Media Center.

Select the Minimize button with your remote control or mouse to display the desktop.

To return to Media Center, press on the Windows® taskbar.

To display or hide the Media Center controls

You can use your mouse to display the Media Playback Controls.

You can use the remote control to hide the Media Playback Controls.

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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