Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

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Starting the Media Center

3Install batteries in the remote control. (For an illustration of the set-up described above, see page 172.)

4Run the Media Center Setup wizard (see “Starting the Media Center” on page 173). The wizard will walk you through the setup process to configure your TV signal.

Starting the Media Center

To start the Media Center:

Point the remote at the computer’s infrared sensor and press the remote control’s Start button. You can also click Start, and then click Media Center.

Media Center opens in full screen mode.

NOTE

The first time you open Media Center, the program displays a

 

setup wizard. You will use the wizard to test your remote

 

control and configure your Internet connection, TV signal,

 

Television Program Guide, and speakers.

 

To complete the setup procedure you need to:

 

Log on as an administrator. For more information, refer

 

to your Microsoft Help.

 

Have an Internet connection to download your television

 

service provider’s program guide.

 

Know your ZIP Code.

 

Provide the name of your television service provider, if

 

you subscribe to either cable or satellite TV.

 

Provide the brand of your Set-top box, if you use one.

 

If you have questions on using the setup wizard, click Help.