Sony VGC-RA839G Quick Start Guide - Page 64

Getting Started with Media Center

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VAIO 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 41 ❑ 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 78. ❑ 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. 1 Click Start in the Windows® taskbar, and then click Help and Support. 2 From the VAIO Help and Support Center, click Media Center User Guide. 64

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VAIO Computer Quick Start
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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 41
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 78.
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.
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.
1
Click
Start
in the Windows® taskbar, and then click
Help and Support
.
2
From the
VAIO Help and Support Center
, click
Media Center User
Guide
.
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.