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Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005
Starting the Media Center
Starting the Media Center
To start the Media Center:
Point the remote at the IR transceiver and press the
remote control's Start button. You can also click Start,
and then click Media Center.
Media Center opens in full screen mode.
NOTE
To complete the Media Center Setup, follow the wizard's on-
screen prompts. For more information, see the Microsoft XP
Media Center Edition Help file on your computer:
1
Click the help icon located at the top of each screen.
2
Click Help - Get help using Media Center.
3
Click Set up Media Center.
The first time you open Media Center, the program displays a
setup wizard. You will use the wizard to test your remote
control and configure your Internet connection, TV signal,
Television Program Guide, and speakers.
To complete the setup procedure you need to:
Log on as an administrator. For more information, refer to your
Microsoft Help.
Have an Internet connection to download your television ser-
vice provider's program guide.
Know your ZIP Code.
Provide the name of your television service provider, if you
subscribe to either cable or satellite TV.
Provide the brand of your Set-top box, if you use one.
If you have questions on using the setup wizard, click Help.