Using Media Center Features - HP Media Center m7000 - Desktop PC Reference Manual

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Some of the Media
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HP Media Center PC Reference Guide

Using Media Center Features

You can control the Media Center functions and
navigate Media Center windows by using the
remote control, the keyboard, or the mouse. You can
easily switch back and forth between them by
moving the mouse, or by pressing a button on the
remote control or the keyboard.
When using the remote control and the
Media Center program, you can:
Watch, record, and play back television
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programs on any TV or PC in the house.
Pause, rewind, and fast-forward TV programs.
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Watch an instant replay.
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Play back your digital videos.
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View your digital pictures or play them as a
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slide show with music. Easily print your
photos.
Browse, select, and play music CD files with
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full-screen visualizations.
Record CD tracks to your media library.
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Play DVD movies. Resume playing your DVDs
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where you left off.
Listen to FM radio stations.
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You can run Media Center side-by-side with other
Windows software programs. It is possible to
browse through your pictures, watch videos, play
music, and even record TV while using other
Windows programs.
Access streaming music and video
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subscription services.
Record your TV shows automatically while you
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are doing something else.
Open specific windows in Media Center by
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using the shortcut buttons on the remote
control.
Communicate with your friends and family by
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using instant messaging.
Enjoy Media Center remotely with a
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Media Center Extender device (sold
separately).
Easily back up your media files to CD, DVD,
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or a hard disk drive such as the HP Personal
Media Drive.