Sony VGC-RA820G Turning On Your Computer, Registering Your Computer, To turn on your computer

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

Turning On Your Computer

When you start your computer 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 the cables and connections required to use Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition features. See the section, “Setting Up Media Center” on page 49.

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.

About the benefits of registering with Sony

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

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Contents VGC-RA820G Series VGC-RA920G Series Quick Start Page Owner’s Record Safety Information and Caution Page Regulatory Information Declaration of ConformityFCC Part Industry Canada Notice Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 United StatesTelephone Consumer Guidelines Canada Avis de L’Industrie CanadaDisposal of Lithium Battery Page 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 Universal 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 Speaker DC Out jack About the Sub-woofer Sub-woofer unitAbout the Keyboard Vaio keyboard with Media Center featuresVaio keyboard MY Videos KEY Description About the Remote Control Remote ControlMY Music button Standby button Setting 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/ConnectionFor 6 channel-analog speakers Configuring Software for Your Speaker SystemTo configure RealTek Sound Effect Manager software For 6 channel-digital speakersTo configure Media Center software To configure WinDVD softwareConfiguring Software for Your Speaker System Connecting the Keyboard and Mouse To connect 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 Connecting the Power Cords To connect the power cordsAbout the benefits of registering with Sony Turning On Your ComputerRegistering Your Computer To turn on your computerTurning Off Your Computer About the power buttonTo turn off your computer Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Setting Up Media Center Getting Started with Media Center To locate the online Media Center User GuideTo connect in Catv mode Option Setting Up TV ConnectionsConnecting to standard cable access Catv OptionVHF/UHF 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 Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Connecting the remote sensor back panel Connecting the Remote Sensor Remote Sensor ControlsTo connect the remote sensor Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor control To connect the remote sensor controlRemote sensor Connecting a device with an audio cable Connecting Other DevicesConnecting a device with an S-video cable Connecting a TV monitor display Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cableConnecting a TV monitor or display Vaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start To use the keyboard To use the remote controlStarting Media Center Software To use the mouseVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start My computer does not start What can I do if my computer or software stop responding?How do I set up a dial-up connection? Support Options Immediate Help and SupportVaio Digital Studio Computer Quick Start Resources for Additional Help and Support Sony online support Web siteSony Customer Information Services Center ExamplePage 231872301