Documentation Updates

IMPORTANT: For the latest information about setting up your HP Media Center PC, refer to the Start Here booklet or the setup poster that was included with your HP Media Center PC.

The information in the Start Here booklet or the setup poster replaces the information in the “Inventory,” “Setting Up the PC,” and “Connecting the Television Signal” sections in the HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide.

For additional assistance, you can go to the HP Customer Care Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support

Hardware updates

The PC components listed in the “Inventory” section of the HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide are not an exact representation of what was included with your HP Media Center PC.

•Some of the components listed in the HP Media Center Getting Started Guide are optional and are for select models only.

•Some of the components included with your PC model may not be listed in the HP Media Center Getting Started Guide.

•Your HP Media Center PC may not include speakers. HP speakers can be purchased separately. For some models, speakers are included with the HP Pavilion monitor.

•The HP Media Center PC comes with a camera docking bay. The camera, docking station, and the docking station bay lids are optional items that can be purchased separately.

•Information about connecting dual TV tuners (select models only) is included in the Start Here booklet (select models only).

•Information about connecting the high-definition digital TV (ATSC) tuner (select models only) is included in the Start Here booklet (select models only).

Software updates

HP Organize

The HP Organize software, mentioned in the HP Media Center PC Getting Started Guide, is included with select models only.

Television Program Guide

The Television Program Guide in Media Center is a service contracted by Microsoft that provides TV listings information, such as channel, network, program title, summary, and scheduled broadcast times. This service is currently not available in some countries/regions.

In countries/regions where the Guide is not available, please refer to the Recording manually section in the Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 Software Guide for more information about recording TV programs.

Online Spotlight

Online Spotlight is a link to the Microsoft Web site where you can find the latest Media Center information and media offers and services. This site is periodically updated by Microsoft. Some of the services listed may not be available in some countries/regions.

Your PC must be connected to the Internet to access the Online Spotlight Web site.

PC Setup Tips

Choosing a PC setup location

If you intend to connect your PC to your TV, a set-top box, or a surround sound system, HP recommends that you choose a clear working area with easy access to the connectors of these devices. If your TV is wall- mounted, make sure that you have access to the rear ports on the TV before attempting to connect it to the PC.

Choosing a display

HP recommends using a PC monitor to initially set up the PC, because it may be difficult to view text and images on a TV due to the higher resolution of Microsoft Windows XP.

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