Sony PCV-RZ50C Quick Start Guide - Page 51

Before you begin using Media Center

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Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2004 Before you begin using Media Center There are several tasks to complete before you are ready to use Media Center features. Read this checklist before you begin using the Media Center software program, to enable full use of all the features. ❑ Set up your VAIO® computer, accessories, and peripheral equipment correctly, following the instructions in the section, "Setting Up Your Computer" on page 39. ❑ Evaluate your home environment to determine the best way to connect your TV, set-top box (cable or satellite), Internet, and computer. ❑ Establish an active Internet connection. ❑ 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. Additional information about Media Center For more information about setting up Media Center hardware or software, see the online VAIO Computer User Guide. 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. ✍ 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. 51

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Microsoft Windows Media Center Edition 2004
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Before you begin using Media Center
There are several tasks to complete before you are ready to use Media Center
features. Read this checklist before you begin using the Media Center software
program, to enable full use of all the features.
Set up your VAIO® computer, accessories, and peripheral equipment
correctly, following the instructions in the section, “Setting Up Your
Computer” on page 39.
Evaluate your home environment to determine the best way to connect your
TV, set-top box (cable or satellite), Internet, and computer.
Establish an active Internet connection.
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.
Additional information about Media Center
For more information about setting up Media Center hardware or software, see
the online VAIO Computer User Guide.
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
.
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.