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HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Getting the most out of Media Center
It is best to have the following items completed
before trying to use Media Center; otherwise, many
of the program features won't be available to you.
Before opening Media Center, make sure:
The HP Media Center PC is set up correctly.
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For setup information, refer to the setup poster.
The remote control has two AA alkaline
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batteries installed.
The remote sensor is properly plugged into a
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USB connector on your PC and is placed
where you can point the remote control at it.
Opening Media Center
To open the Media Center program:
Press the Start button
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control.
Or
Click Start
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then click Media Center.
Or
Click the Media Center icon
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on your desktop. You can create
a Media Center shortcut icon by
clicking and dragging the
Media Center icon in the Start
menu to your desktop.
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on your remote
on the taskbar, and
The remote sensor control cable is securely
plugged into the remote sensor and attached
to your cable or satellite set-top box, if
present.
The PC has a properly configured and
working Internet connection.
The PC is properly connected to your TV
signal source.