Starting The Media Center - Toshiba F25Series User Manual

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Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition 2005

Starting the Media Center

1 Connect the IR receiver cable USB connector to an available
USB port on your computer.
2 Connect the IR remote blaster cable (small 3.5 mm)
connector to one of the ports on the IR receiver.
Sample IR receiver with cables attached
3 Peel off the adhesive backing on the IR remote blaster
and mount the sensor within 5 inches of the Set-top box
or VCR/DVD player's IR receiver window.
NOTE
4 Install batteries in the remote control.
Starting the Media Center
To start the Media Center:
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Point the remote at the IR remote blaster and press the
remote control's Start button. You can also click Start,
Media Center.
Media Center opens in full screen mode.
To find the IR receiver window on your cable TV Set-top box or
VCR/DVD player, see your device's documentation or try
blocking various areas of the front of the device with your
hand. If the original IR remote stops working, you have located
the IR receiver window.