Sony VGC-RA910G Resources for Additional Help and Support, Sony Online Support Web site

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

Preinstalled software Help files — Each preinstalled software program provides online Help within the software, that describes the software’s features. In these Help files, you can find tutorials that teach you to use the software and locate troubleshooting support, should problems occur. To access software Help files:

1Click Start in the Windows taskbar and point to All Programs. A submenu appears, listing all preinstalled software programs.

2Click the desired software program.* The software’s main window appears.

3From the menu bar, click Help. The software program’s Help appears.

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

To access this online software information

1Click Start in the Windows taskbar.

2Click Welcome to VAIO life.

Resources for Additional Help and Support

If the information provided with your VAIO® computer does not offer an immediate solution, or you would like to get direct support, try these additional help and support resources.

Sony Online Support Web site

Online help and support are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, when you visit the Sony Online Support Web site. You can access the Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

The Sony Online Support Web site provides:

Information about your specific computer model, such as

hardware and software specifications.

upgrade and maintenance procedures.

safety and legal information.

quick solutions to common problems.

*You can locate the online Help for Sony® software programs by pointing to the individual software program’s icon and selecting Help from the submenu.

† Upgrade and maintenance information may not be available for all computer models.

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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