Sony VGC-RA820G Getting Started with Media Center, To locate the online Media Center User Guide

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VAIO Digital Studio Computer Quick Start

Getting Started with Media Center

There are several tasks to complete before you are ready to use Media Center features. After setting up your hardware connections, review this checklist before you begin using the Media Center software program, to enable full use of all the features.

Set up your VAIO® Media Center computer, accessories, and peripheral equipment correctly. Follow the instructions in the section, “Setting Up Your Computer” on page 33.

Establish an active Internet connection. For information on setting up a dial-up Internet connection, see “How do I set up a dial-up connection?” on page 66.

Connect your computer to the TV signal source.

Insert two AA batteries into the Media Center remote control.

Plug the remote sensor unit into a USB port on your computer and place it in a location that enables direct communication with the remote control.

Connect the remote sensor control between your cable or satellite set-top box, and the remote sensor unit.

An Internet connection and TV signal source are not required to use some features, but Sony recommends using these options to fully experience Media Center.

To locate the online Media Center User Guide

You can find more information about using Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition software in the online Media Center User Guide.

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

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

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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 Opening the front panel covers To open and close the optical disc drive doorsTo open the upper and lower front panel covers About the Back Panel Back panelMouse port Speaker DC Out jack About the Sub-woofer Sub-woofer unitVaio keyboard Vaio keyboard with Media Center featuresAbout the 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 computer and speakers Connecting the SpeakersTo connect the 2-channel speakers supplied 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 computerTo turn off your computer About the power buttonTurning 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 To connect the remote sensor Connecting the Remote Sensor Remote Sensor ControlsConnecting the remote sensor back panel Connecting the remote sensor and remote sensor control To connect the remote sensor controlRemote sensor Connecting a device with an S-video cable Connecting Other DevicesConnecting a device with an audio cable Connecting a TV monitor or display Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cableConnecting a TV monitor 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