Register with HP

To register with HP to receive changes, updates, and support:

1 Press Media Center on the remote control.

You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center.

2Click More Programs, HP Support, and then Register Now.

3Follow onscreen instructions, using the keyboard and trackball.

You can also register with HP in the following ways:

Double-click the registration icon on your desktop, and follow onscreen instructions.

Register online at: http://register.hp.com

Initial Configuration

Set up Virus Protection

You should use virus protection if you connect to the

Internet. Refer to the Media Center Edition 2005 Software

Guide to set up the virus protection software.

Adjusting the Front Panel Display Brightness

You can adjust the brightness of the HP Digital Entertainment Center front panel display.

This setting does not control the brightness of the Power button or Media Center mode status LEDs.

To adjust the front panel display brightness:

1 Press Media Center on the remote control.

You can also click Start on the taskbar, and select Media Center.

2Click More Programs, HP Settings, and then Front Panel.

3Change the front panel brightness.

4Set adjustment for manual or automatic. Automatic changes the display brightness based on room light level.

5Click Save.

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