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

￿Easily back up your media files to CD, DVD, or another hard disk drive, such as the HP Personal Media Drive and HP Pocket Media Drive (sold separately).

￿Use the Optimization setting to keep the computer running smoothly.

￿Use Sleep mode to save power when the computer is not in use. Then, you can display the computer desktop instantly by touching a keyboard key or a remote control button.

The right music for the moment

In the Music section, you can quickly browse the entire music library by artist, song, or album title, as well as by genre, composer, or year. Windows Media Center automatically downloads thumbnails of album art, giving you a very visual way to find the albums that you want to hear. You can shuffle and repeat your music, create playlists, apply visualizations, and burn playlists to CD or DVD with the push of a button.

You can also start a picture slide show directly from your music library when you are selecting or playing your music. If you subscribe to music services, you can now add this option directly to the Start menu, next to the Music Library.

It is easy to search for and add music to your library from another Windows-based computer in your home.

Playing Internet radio

Windows Media Center can also play Internet radio. You can access various Internet radio Web sites.

Sharing your digital memories

With Windows Media Center, you can turn your simple photo collection into a cinematic slide show that can be shared on the computer or the television in the living room. The Play All option on the Start menu enables a full slide show of photos at the click of a button, and you can even enjoy the slide show with music from your music collection for a truly memorable experience.

If you want to create a slide show with a soundtrack, you can easily create a playlist of photos and music to burn to DVD.

In the Picture Library, you can navigate easily through your photos by folder or by the date on which they were taken, with thumbnails and highlighting that help you quickly identify the specific images or folders that you want to see. You can also perform basic editing functions, such as rotating or touching up pictures, either from within the Picture Library or during a slide show.

162Getting Started (features vary by model)