Sony VGC-RA810G User manual

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing a Sony VAIO®computer! Your new computer is a superb blend of high technology and easy-to-use

functionality. The information provided here is designed to help you to become familiar with the hardware and software

programs included with your system.

View the Electronic Flyer, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer.

Go to the Sony Online Support Web site, to view the VAIO®Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's

hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.

For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows®taskbar, and

then click Welcome to VAIO life.

Page 1

Getting Started

Congratulations on your purchase of the Sony VAIO®computer! Your new, high-performance, multimedia computer combines

state-of-the-art computer functionality with the latest audio, video and information technology features.

Unpacking your Computer

Planning an Ergonomic Work Space

Page 2

Unpacking your Computer

Your computer may not be supplied with all of the accessories shown, depending on the computer configuration purchased.

For details on the accessories supplied with your computer, see the online Specifications sheet.

Your VAIO®computer is not supplied with System or Application Recovery CDs. Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility to

recover your computer's operating system and preinstalled software.

Computer and supplied accessories

*The accessory is available with certain computer models. See your computer's s pecifications s heet for details about supplied accessories.

Manuals

VAIO®Computer Quick Start —Provides basic information on setting up and registering your computer. The Quick

Start also provides resources for technical support, safety guidelines and owner information.

Online Documentation

VAIO®Computer User Guide —Contains features and specifications of your computer. It also includes information

on the Microsoft®Windows®XP Media Center Edition operating system, the software programs included with your

system, and solving common problems.

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.

Specifications —This online specifications sheet describes the hardware and software configuration of your VAIO

computer. Go to the Sony Online Support Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport to view the specifications

sheet.

VAIO Software —Provides specific information on certain preinstalled software on your computer.

To access this online software information:

1. Click Start in the Windows®taskbar. Page 3

2. Click Welcome to VAIO life.

Hard Disk Drive Recovery

Your computer is equipped with the VAIO Recovery Wizard utility program that recovers your computer's operating system

and preinstalled software. For more information about hard disk drive recovery:

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

2. From the VAIO Help And Support Center, click VAIO Recovery Options.

You can create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit using CD-R, single layer DVD+R, or single layer DVD-R media on VAIO

computers equipped with the appropriate optical drive (a CD-RW, DVD-RW, or DVD±RW drive).

DVD+RW, DVD-RW, double layer DVD+R, and double layer DVD-R media (when it becomes available) cannot be used to

create a VAIO Recovery Media Kit.

Other

A software library, containing the Microsoft®software and Sony®end-user license agreements.

Page 4

Planning an Ergonomic Work Space

Before you set up your new computer, find the best location for your new computer and plan your work space. There are

several ergonomic factors to consider when you arrange your work space:

Stable work surface —Use a stable work surface large enough to support the computer and other peripheral

equipment.

Ventilation —Leave at least eight inches of space on the left and back sides of your computer to enable proper

ventilation.

Placement of the keyboard, mouse, and other input devices —Place your keyboard, mouse, and other input

devices so that your arms and hands are in a relaxed, comfortable position. The keyboard should be directly in front

of you. Adjust the level of the keyboard so that your lower arms are parallel to the floor. Keep your wrists in a

relaxed position when you are using the keyboard —not angled up or down. Use the palmrest briefly, for resting.

While typing, never use the palmrest or rest your hands on the table. Position the mouse at the same level as the

keyboard. Hold the mouse with a relaxed hand, and use your whole arm to move it. Take breaks during sessions

with your computer. Excessive use of the mouse or a joystick may strain muscles or tendons.

Furniture and posture —Sit in a chair with good back support and armrests. Adjust the level of the chair so your

feet are flat on the floor. A footrest may make you more comfortable. Sit with relaxed, upright posture —avoid

slouching forward or leaning far backward.

Viewing angle of the display —Position the display 18 to 26 inches directly in front of you, with the top of the

screen at or a little below eye level. Use the display's tilting feature to find the best position. You can reduce eye

strain and muscle fatigue by placing the display in the proper position.

Lighting —Choose a location where windows and lights do not create glare and reflection on the display. Use

indirect lighting to avoid bright spots on the display. You can also purchase accessories for your display that help

reduce glare. Proper lighting adds to your comfort and work effectiveness.

Page 5

Locating Controls And Ports

This section is intended to familiarize you with the controls, ports and jacks on your computer and supplied accessories.

Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. The location of the controls, ports,

and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section. To view the specific connection capabilities for your system,

see the online Specifications sheet.

About the Front Panel

About the Back Panel

About the Sub-woofer

About the Keyboard

About the Remote Control

Page 6

About the Front Panel

The front panel of your VAIO®Computer enables access to drives, media slots, ports and jacks that enable you to connect

compatible peripheral devices.

Page 7

Front panel

Your computer may not be equipped with all of these hardware features or accessories. The location of the controls, ports,

and jacks may vary from the illustrations shown in this section.

Front panel

1Optical drive 1

See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information.

2Optical drive 2

See the online Specifications sheet for optical drive information.

3Floppy disk drive

Reads and writes data from and to a 3.5-inch floppy disk.

4xD-Picture Card media slot

Reads and writes data from and to xD-Picture Card media.

5CompactFlash®and Microdrive media slot

Reads and writes data from and to CompactFlash and Microdrive media.

Page 8

6Optical drive access indicator

Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the optical drives.

7Hard disk drive access indicator

Light is amber while reading and writing data from and to the hard disk.

8Headphones/Line In jack

Connection for the supplied speakers, optional headphones, or audio device.

Microphone jack

Connection for a microphone (optional).

S-video In jack

Connection for an S-video cable (optional).

Composite video In jack

Connection for a video cable (optional).

Composite audio L In jack

Connection for an audio cable (optional).

Composite audio R In jack

Connection for an audio cable (optional).

9Optical drive 1 eject button

Ejects a disc from Optical drive 1.

10 Optical drive 2 eject button

Ejects a disc from Optical drive 2.

11 Floppy disk eject button

Ejects a floppy disk from the floppy disk drive.

12 Memory Stick®media slot

Reads and writes data from and to Memory Stick®, Memory Stick Pro , and Memory Stick Duo media.

Page 9

13 Secure Digital (SD)/MultiMediaCard (MMC) slot

Reads and writes data from and to a Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMediaCard (MMC).

14 Media access indicator1

Light is amber when reading or writing data

15 Power button and power indicator

Press the button to turn the computer on and off. The power indicator light is green when the computer is on and is amber

when the computer is in Stand by mode. The power indicator is off when the computer is turned off.

16 Universal Serial Bus (USB 2.0) ports (3)

Connections for compatible high/full/low-speed USB devices.

17 i.LINK (4-pin) S400 port (IEEE 1394)

Connection for a compatible digital device.

1T he media access indicator lights when reading or writing data with the Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick®, xD-Picture C ard , or C ompactFlash®

/Microdrive s lots.

i.LINK is a trademark of Sony used only to designate that a product contains an IEEE 1394 connection. The i.LINK

connection may vary, depending on the software programs, operating system, and compatible i.LINK devices. All products

with an i.LINK connection may not communicate with each other.

Refer to the documentation that came with your compatible i.LINK device for information on operating conditions and

proper connection. Before connecting compatible i.LINK devices to your system, such as an optical or hard disk drive,

confirm their operating system compatibility and required operating conditions.

To open and close the optical disc drive doors

Your computer is equipped with one or more optical disc drives that have a drive eject button located on the drive door.

After pressing the eject button, wait for the drive to stop reading the CD. It may take a few moments for the drive

tray to eject.

Gently push the drive tray in, when closing the optical drive door. Do not force the door or handle roughly.

After closing the drive door, wait a few moments for the drive to begin reading the CD.

To open the upper and lower front panel covers

The front of your computer is equipped with panels that cover drives, media card slots, jacks and ports. Do not force the

panel covers or handle roughly.

Opening the front panel covers

Page 10

Other manuals for VGC-RA810G

Table of contents

Other Sony Desktop manuals

Sony

Sony VAIO VGN-TX800 Series User manual

Sony

Sony PCV-RXA842 Online Help Center (VAIO User... User manual

Sony

Sony VGC-LT10E - Vaio All-in-one Desktop Computer Original instructions

Sony

Sony VGC-LS36N - Vaio All-in-one Desktop Computer User manual

Sony

Sony VAIO SVT112 Series User manual

Sony

Sony VGC-JS3E/G User manual

Sony

Sony PCV-J150 - Vaio Desktop Computer User manual

Sony

Sony VAIO VGN-UX180P Original instructions

Sony

Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RX755 User manual

Sony

Sony Vaio PCV-RZ31G User manual

Sony

Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RX750 User manual

Sony

Sony VGC-RC202 User manual

Sony

Sony PCV-E314DS - Vaio Digital Studio Desktop... User manual

Sony

Sony VAIO VPCJ218FG User manual

Sony

Sony Vaio VGC-LV190Y User manual

Sony

Sony VGC-LT16E - Vaio All-in-one Desktop Computer User manual

Sony

Sony VAIO PCV-RX670 User manual

Sony

Sony VGC-LV180J - Vaio All-in-one Desktop... User manual

Sony

Sony PCV-W30 VAIO User Guide (primary manual) User manual

Sony

Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-RZ36G User manual

Sony

Sony VGN-BX61MN User manual

Sony

Sony PCV-70 - Vaio Desktop Computer User manual

Sony

Sony PCV-RX741 - Vaio Desktop Computer User manual

Sony

Sony VGC-RC210G Original instructions

Popular Desktop manuals by other brands

HP m9060n - Pavilion - Elite Quick setup

Asus

Asus E210 Series user guide

Dell

Dell Inspiron 600m quick start

Dell

Dell Inspiron 3662 Service manual

TotalFlow

TotalFlow uFLO user manual

HP Presario SV7000 - Desktop PC manual

HP ProDesk 400 G5 Maintenance and service guide

Logitech

Logitech MK320 quick start guide

Dell

Dell XPS 730 H2C Service manual

Alto

Alto MD 250 instruction manual

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkCentre Edge 72 Manual

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkStation D20 Manual

Arbor Technology

Arbor Technology FPC-7800 Series user manual

Asus

Asus Eee Box B204 user manual

Dell

Dell Optiplex 9010 All In One owner's manual

HP Z1 specification

Everex

Everex eXplora user manual

Lenovo

Lenovo ThinkCentre M75e user guide