Sony VAIO VGCRB40 User Manual
Welcome
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 computer.
View the
, which provides updates and supplemental information about your computer.
Go to the
, to view the VAIO
®
Computer Specifications, which lists your computer's
hardware specifications and preinstalled software information.
You are prompted to register your computer the first time you turn on the computer. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the registration process. If you are not able to register your computer during the first
session, you can register your computer online at the Sony VAIO PC Registration Web site. Go to
.
For information about the Sony software preinstalled on your computer, click Start in the Windows
®
taskbar, click All
Programs, and then click VAIO Control Center. Click the Categories tab, click the System Information folder, then
click Software Information.
Page 1
Document Outline
- Welcome
- Getting Started
- Locating Controls And Ports
- Setting Up Your Computer
- Setting Up Media Center
- Using Memory Cards and Memory Card Readers
- Upgrading and Maintaining your VAIO Computer
- About Media Center
- Media Center Play DVD
- Media Center My Pictures
- Media Center My Videos
- Media Center My TV
- Media Center My Music
- Media Center Create DVD
- Media Center More Programs
- Media Center Settings
- VAIO Media Software
- Troubleshooting
- About VAIO Computer Functions
- My computer does not start.
- What can I do if my computer or software stop responding?
- Why does the Windows operating system stop responding during shutdown?
- Why is my computer running slowly?
- How do I change the video resolution of my display?
- Why doesn't my computer resume normal operation from Stand by mode?
- About System Security
- About Media Center
- Why doesn't the REW button on the remote control work when I use My Music?
- Why aren't my song information edits visible in My Music?
- Why do my song information edits revert to the original content when I use My Music?
- Why do my optimized music files take so long to appear in My Music?
- Why do I get the error message, The input media is invalid when I try to play an MP3 file in My Music?
- Why won't My Music show the albums (playlists) I recorded with SonicStage software?
- Why did my Click to DVD software recording session capture television instead of video?
- Why can't I view or record a movie when my computer is connected to an external device, such as a VCR or DVD player, or when I am using an analog input connection?
- Why can't I fast forward or rewind a video?
- How do I use the Media Center software or remote control to adjust my monitor when viewing TV programs?
- What can I do if my computer freezes and restarts while I'm watching a DVD or live TV?
- About the Mouse and Keyboard
- About the Modem
- About the Speakers
- About Using a Microphone
- About Using Peripheral Equipment
- About VAIO Computer Functions
- Notes On Use
- Support Options