Sony VGC-RA920G, VGC-RA820G quick start Manuals, Online Documentation

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Unpacking Your Computer

Manuals

VAIO® Computer Quick Start Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information.

About RAID Systems — Contains an overview of RAID-0 and RAID-1 levels, along with basic information about RAID configuration. This guide is available only with configure-to-order (CTO) computers that are shipped as RAID-0 or RAID-ready systems.

Online Documentation

VAIO® Computer User Guide Describes features and specifications for your computer. It also includes information on the software programs included with your computer, and solving common problems.

To access the online User Guide:

1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click VAIO User Guide.

Media Center User Guide Provides instructions and helpful information on using the Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center software features. To access the Media Center User Guide:

1 Click Start in the Windows taskbar, then click Help and Support.

2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center menu, click Media Center User Guide.

Specifications The online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO computer.

To view the online specifications sheet:

1 Connect to the Internet.

2 Go to the Sony online support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.

3 Click the Documentation link and follow the on-screen instructions to locate your model’s specifications sheet.

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Contents VGC-RA820G Series VGC-RA920G Series Quick Start Page Owner’s Record Safety Information and Caution Page Declaration of Conformity Regulatory InformationFCC Part Avis de L’Industrie Canada Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Industry Canada NoticeDisposal of Lithium Battery Page Contents Troubleshooting Support Options Getting Started Unpacking Your Computer Computer and supplied accessoriesOnline Documentation ManualsOther Hard Disk Drive RecoveryLocating Controls And Ports Front panel About the Front PanelOptical drive Universal 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 Speaker DC Out jack Sub-woofer unit About the Sub-wooferVaio keyboard with Media Center features About the KeyboardVaio keyboard MY Videos KEY Description Remote Control About the Remote ControlMY Music button Standby button Inserting 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 SystemsFor 6 channel-digital speakers Configuring Software for Your Speaker SystemTo configure RealTek Sound Effect Manager software For 6 channel-analog speakersTo configure WinDVD software To configure Media Center softwareConfiguring Software for Your Speaker System To connect the keyboard and mouse Connecting the Keyboard and MouseTo connect the telephone and modem Connecting the Telephone and ModemTo connect the modem To connect the telephone and modemVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To connect the power cords Connecting the Power CordsTo turn on your computer Turning On Your ComputerRegistering Your Computer About the benefits of registering with SonyAbout the power button Turning Off Your ComputerTo turn off your computer Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Media Center To locate the online Media Center User Guide Getting Started with Media CenterOption Setting Up TV ConnectionsConnecting to standard cable access Catv To connect in Catv mode OptionVHF/UHF 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 Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the Remote Sensor Remote Sensor Controls Connecting the remote sensor back panelTo connect the remote sensor To connect the remote sensor control Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor controlRemote sensor Connecting Other Devices Connecting a device with an audio cableConnecting a device with an S-video cable Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cable Connecting a TV monitor displayConnecting a TV monitor or display Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To use the mouse To use the remote controlStarting Media Center Software To use the keyboardVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start What can I do if my computer or software stop responding? My computer does not startHow do I set up a dial-up connection? Immediate Help and Support Support OptionsVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Sony online support Web site Resources for Additional Help and SupportExample Sony Customer Information Services CenterPage 231872301