■Navigate the Media Center program by using either the remote control or the mouse and keyboard.
■Watch TV or a DVD movie while doing other tasks on your computer.
■Record your TV shows automatically while you are doing something else.
■Quickly open specific windows in Media Center by using the shortcut buttons on the remote control or on the front of your computer.
■Easily update the Program Guide from the Internet (select models only).
■Listen to FM radio stations (select models only).
Media Center Overview
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You can run Media Center side by side with other Windows software programs. It’s possible to browse through your pictures, watch videos, play music, and even record TV while using other Windows programs.
To open Media Center, simply point the
remote control at the remote sensor and press the
Start button 
. Media Center opens in full screen mode.
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:
■HP Media Center PC is set up correctly. For setup information, refer to the setup poster.
■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 is securely plugged into the remote sensor and attached to your cable or satellite
■PC has a properly configured and working Internet connection.
■PC is properly connected to your TV signal source.
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