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Microsoft Remote Control and Receiver Getting Started Manual

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Getting Started

Remote Control and Receiver
for Media Center PC with Windows
Welcome
Congratulations on your purchase of the Remote Control and Receiver for Media
Center PC with Windows
as a remote sensor) let you access and manage your Media Center PC and other
peripheral devices.

Insert the Batteries

The remote control uses two AA (LR6) batteries,
which are included in the package. Whenever you
insert batteries, always make sure both of them
are new.
To insert the batteries
1 Remove the battery compartment cover by
pressing on its release and lifting up.
2 Insert the batteries, making sure to properly orient the positive (+) and negative (-)
ends as specified by the battery compartment labels.
3 Replace the battery compartment cover.
Position the Receiver
2
For optimum performance, make sure that the distance between the remote and the
receiver doesn't exceed 20 feet. Keep a direct, unobstructed line of sight between the
receiver and the remote control, and don't let any natural or artificial light shine directly
on the receiver's IR sensor.
0804 Part No. X10-72473-02
For distribution only with a new computer
®
. The remote control and infrared (IR) receiver (also known
M
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  • Page 1: Getting Started

    Media Center PC with Windows ® For distribution only with a new computer Welcome Congratulations on your purchase of the Remote Control and Receiver for Media Center PC with Windows ® . The remote control and infrared (IR) receiver (also known as a remote sensor) let you access and manage your Media Center PC and other peripheral devices.

  • Page 2: Using The Remote Control

    Connect the Receiver The receiver relays input from your remote control to your computer. To connect the receiver • With your computer turned on, plug the rectangular universal serial bus (USB) connector into your computer’s USB port. Connect the IR Emitter If you receive your TV signal through a set-top box, you must connect an IR emitter (also known as an IR control cable) to the receiver to use the remote control for Media Center PC with your TV.

  • Page 3: Navigation Buttons

    Navigation Buttons Use the navigation buttons on the remote control to move between items on the screen in Media Center. Task Control Button Start Media Center, or go START to the Start menu if Media Center is already running. Move to the item above. Move to the item below.

  • Page 4: Playback Buttons

    Playback Buttons Playback buttons in Media Center behave just like similar controls on common home electronic devices, such as CD or DVD players. Playback buttons are used to control the playback or display of your media—music, pictures, videos, and TV. Task Control Button...
  • Page 5 AV and Power Buttons Use the AV and power buttons to change channels, adjust volume, access a DVD menu, or to put Media Center in standby mode. Some buttons, such as GUIDE, act as shortcuts. Task Control Button Adjust the volume. VOL +/VOL - Change the channel.

  • Page 6: Numeric Keypad

    Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad consists of numbers from 0 through 9 and two other keys: ENTER and CLEAR. You can use the numeric keypad to type alphanumeric characters anywhere in Media Center that you can enter text. If you want to delete characters you have typed, press CLEAR;...
  • Page 7 Using the Remote Control Learning Functionality The TV, VOL +, and VOL – buttons on the remote control for Media Center PC can “learn” IR commands from other remote controls. This feature lets you use the TV button to turn on your TV and the VOL + and VOL - buttons to adjust the volume on your TV or another device, such as an audio receiver.

  • Page 8: Troubleshooting

    • You followed the intstructions in “Using the Remote Control Learning Functionality” earlier in this manual. Customer Support Options OEM distributed: Since Remote Control and Receiver for Media Center PC with Windows came with a new computer or device, ®...

  • Page 9: Regulatory Information

    Tested to comply with FCC Standards. For home or office use. Not intended for use in machinery, medical or industrial applications. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Microsoft could void the user’s authority to operate this device. This product is for use with NRTL Listed (UL, CSA, ETL, etc.), and/or IEC/EN 60950 compliant (CE marked) Information Technology equipment.

  • Page 10: Special Precautions

    Special Precautions The precautions below are to prevent the sudden release of electrolytes, which these prohibited actions can cause: • Do not install the batteries incorrectly. Carefully observe the positive (+) and negative (-) markings on the battery for proper installation. •...
  • Page 11 The names of actual companies and products mentioned herein may be the trademarks of their respective owners. Microsoft Corporation grants the purchaser of this product the right to reproduce one (1) copy of the enclosed “Getting Started” printed guide for each Hardware Device you purchased in the package.

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