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Some of the Media Center features listed are for select models only.

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Using Media Center Features

You can control the Media Center functions and navigate Media Center windows by using the remote control, the keyboard, or the mouse. You can easily switch back and forth between them by moving the mouse, or by pressing a button on the remote control or the keyboard.

When using the remote control and the

Media Center program, you can:

■Watch, record, and play back television programs on any TV or PC in the house.

■Pause, rewind, and fast-forward TV programs.

■Watch an instant replay.

■Play back your digital videos.

■View your digital pictures or play them as a slide show with music. Easily print your photos.

■Browse, select, and play music CD files with full-screen visualizations.

■Record CD tracks to your media library.

■Play DVD movies. Resume playing your DVDs where you left off.

■Listen to FM radio stations.

You can run Media Center side-by-side with other Windows software programs. It is possible to browse through your pictures, watch videos, play music, and even record TV while using other Windows programs.

■Access streaming music and video subscription services.

■Record your TV shows automatically while you are doing something else.

■Open specific windows in Media Center by using the shortcut buttons on the remote control.

■Communicate with your friends and family by using instant messaging.

■Enjoy Media Center remotely with a Media Center Extender device (sold separately).

■Easily back up your media files to CD, DVD, or a hard disk drive such as the HP Personal Media Drive.

2 HP Media Center PC Reference Guide