Sony Personal Computer, VGC-RA830G, VGC-RA930G

VAIO Computer Quick Start

To configure WinDVD software

1Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and point to All Programs.

2Point to InterVideo WindDVD 5, and the click on InterVideo WinDVD 5

for VAIO.

The InterVideo WinDVD for VAIO window opens.

3Right-click in the WinDVD window.

A shortcut menu appears.

4Click Setup..., to view the Setup dialog box.

5Select the Audio tab.

6From the section, Audio Speaker Configuration, select 6-channel speaker

(5.1 Home Theater) or the desired speaker configuration.

To enable S/PDIF, go to Audio Output Configuration and select Digital

(S/PDIF) out to External Processor.

7Click Apply, and then click OK.

✍InterVideo® software automatically detects the type of speaker system. You may

notice that some options are disabled or are not available.

Contents

Main Notice E NERGY S Owners Record Safety Information and Caution Page Page Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity FCC Part 68 IC RSS-210 (Canada) Telephone Consumer Protection Act of 1991 (United States) Telephone Consumer Guidelines (Canada) Industry Canada Notice Avis de LIndustrie Canada Page Contents Getting Started ..........................................13 Locating Controls And Ports ...................19 Setting Up Your Computer .......................41 Page Page VAIO Computer Quick Start Unpacking Your Computer Computer and supplied accessories Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page To open and close the optical disc drive doors To open the upper and lower front panel covers About the Back Panel Page Page About the Sub-woofer About the Keyboard About the wireless keyboard Identifying keys and functions To set up a wireless keyboard About the VAIO keyboard with Media Center features Page About the Wireless Mouse To set up the wireless mouse About the Remote Control Remote control Page Page Setting up the remote control About the i.LINK Port Connecting an i.LINK (IEEE 1394) device Page Page Page Connecting a Wireless Keyboard To connect the wireless keyboard Page Connecting the Wireless Mouse Additional information about using a wireless mouse Page Page Connecting the Speakers To connect 2-channel speakers To connect a sub-woofer unit Page Connecting 5.1 (6-Channel) Speaker Systems Configuring Software for Your Speaker System To configure RealTek Sound Effect Manager software To configure Media Center software To configure WinDVD software Connecting the Infrared Receiver To connect the infrared receiver Connecting the Telephone and Modem To connect the modem To connect the telephone and modem Page Page Page Registering Your Computer About the benefits of registering with Sony Turning Off Your Computer To turn off your computer Page Page Page Getting Started with Media Center Setting Up TV Connections Connecting to standard cable access (CATV) Page Connecting to a standard antenna (air) system Connecting a Cable or Satellite Set-top Box Page Page Connecting the Remote Sensor and Remote Sensor Control To connect the remote sensor To connect the remote sensor control Page Connecting Other Devices Connecting a device with an audio cable Connecting a device with an S-video cable Connecting a device with a stereo A/V dubbing cable Connecting a TV monitor (display) Starting Media Center Software To use the remote control To use the keyboard To use the mouse Troubleshooting This section describes how to resolve common problems. 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 Support Page Resources for Additional Help and Support Sony online support Web site Sony Customer Information Services Center