Getting the Most Out of Media Center

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Connections to the Internet and to a TV signal source are optional, but they are recommended to get the most out of Media Center.

It is best to have the following items completed before trying to use the Media Center program; otherwise, many of the program features won’t be available to you. Before using Media Center, make sure:

■HP Media Center PC is set up correctly. For setup information, refer to the setup poster and to “Setting Up My PC” on page 9.

■Remote control has two AA alkaline batteries installed.

■Remote Sensor is properly plugged into a USB connector on your PC and is placed where you can point the remote control at it.

■Remote Sensor control cable (emitter) is securely plugged into the remote sensor and attached to your cable or satellite set-top box, if present.

■PC has a properly configured and working Internet connection.

■PC is properly connected to your TV signal source.

8 HP Media Center PC User’s Guide