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

NOTE: If your computer came with a rewritable DVD drive, the drive is able to read and record to DVD+/-R/-RW media.

￿Listen to Internet and over-the-air FM radio stations.

￿Access streaming music and video subscription services. Some music and video subscription services may not be available in all countries/regions.

NOTE: The Television Program Guide (Internet service required) is not available in all countries/regions.

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

￿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.

Watch and record live TV

With Windows Media Center you can watch, pause, advance frame by frame, skip ahead, or use instant replay to catch every moment of live TV. Use fast-forward to bypass unwanted content. When you are not able to watch your favorite show, you can use Windows Media Center to record it.

Windows Media Center supports multiple TV tuners, so that you can record and watch TV on different channels simultaneously. Multiple tuners can give you a varied and flexible home entertainment system.

Record TV with ease by using the Television (Electronic) Program Guide (Internet service required) to select the shows that you want to record. You can record one show or an entire series, and watch it when it is convenient for you. You will never miss a moment of your favorite shows.

If you are constantly channel surfing, the miniguide in Windows Media Center is another feature that allows you to scroll through channels without interrupting your show. The channels are displayed at the bottom of the screen, so that you can surf without missing any key moments.

Windows Media Center also offers built-in support for archiving TV shows to DVD and fast performance when interacting with large libraries of digital media.

For customers in the United States, High Definition Digital Cable is supported when using Open Cable Unidirectional Receiver (OCUR) devices.

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HP SR5615CF, SR5558D, SR5618CF, SR5613CF, SR5559D manual Watch and record live TV

SR5618CF, SR5613CF, SR5558D, SR5559D, SR5615CF specifications

HP SR5559D and SR5558D are part of HP's renowned line of desktop computers, designed to cater to various user needs ranging from basic computing to more demanding tasks. These models are particularly popular among professionals and home users alike for their performance, reliability, and user-friendly experience.

One of the most notable features of the HP SR5559D and SR5558D is their powerful processing capabilities. Both models are equipped with dual-core AMD processors, which offer a balanced combination of efficient performance and energy savings. With speeds of up to 3.0 GHz, users can expect smooth multitasking, enabling them to handle everyday tasks such as web browsing, document editing, and media consumption with ease.

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The robust graphic capabilities of these models are another highlight. Equipped with integrated graphics, they provide decent visual performance, making them suitable for casual gaming and high-definition video playback. Users can enjoy a visually rich experience without the immediate need for dedicated graphics cards.

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Finally, both models are built with a focus on user experience. They come pre-installed with Windows operating systems, simplifying the setup process for users. This combination of performance, user-friendly features, and reliable build quality makes the HP SR5559D and SR5558D excellent choices for a wide range of users seeking dependable desktop solutions. Whether for home or office use, these desktops continue to be valuable workhorses in the computing world.