I

installing

additional software and devices 139 batteries in keyboard 17

batteries in remote control 122 Internet

connecting DSL/cable modem 113 connecting through a router 114 typical configurations 110

K

keyboard

configuring buttons 138 function keys 10 replacing batteries 13 synchronizing 123, 147 troubleshooting 123, 147

M

Media Center

adjusting desktop display resolution 137 configuring audio settings 132

dual displays option disabling 136 enabling 135

Microsoft Web site 154 obtaining update information 154 registering for updates 129 testing system connections 128 utility programs 139

viewing on a second display 135 Media Library

music files not displaying 150 troubleshooting 150

memory card reader

location of slots on front panel 5 troubleshooting 149

microphone connecting 130

location of inputs on front panel 4 Microsoft Web site

information about Media Center 154 monitor

connecting 71 troubleshooting 148

N

network

connections supported 107 network connectors

location on back panel 109 on back panel 108

O

Online Spotlight, accessing using Media Center 154 overview

connecting audio devices 36 connecting video equipment 98 features 2

TV signal source 74

video input connections 74 video out connections 60

P

power outage, recovery from 146 printer

connecting 116 troubleshooting 145

R

recorded TV programs, protecting 155

recording devices, configuring with Media Center 130 recovery disk

about 153

as used after replacing hard drive 157 supplied 31

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