Media Center First-Run

The initial Media Center setup wizard consists of required setup and the optional setup.

Required Set-up

The system displays the initial Media Center setup wizard for the first power-up or until the Media Center setup is completed. The wizard includes steps for your network or broadband connections. Connect the HP Digital Entertainment Center to your wired network or broadband connections prior to power-on.

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When Media Center is open, you can press F1 on the keyboard to open Media Center Help.

To set up Media Center for the first time:

1Follow the onscreen instructions for the initial Media Center startup wizard. These instructions include choosing:

■How Media Center connects to the Internet.

■To join a wireless network, if you have one.

■To join an existing (wired) network, if you have one.

2The wizard sets up the required components. To continue, set up optional components as required. See “Optional Set-up” on page 127.

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