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Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

Using Media Center

Forward — Moves media (video, DVD, music, and so on) forward. To stop forward progress of the media, press Play.

Skip — Moves media (video, DVD, music, and so on) forward.More — Provides more details on a TV program than is listed in the Guide.

OK — Selects the desired action or window option. It acts like the Enter key. If you are watching TV, press OK to switch back to the previously viewed channel. Press again to toggle back. OK acts the same way as a Jump button on some TV remote controls.

Start — Opens Media Center to the main window.

Channel/Page Control — Changes the TV channel or moves a page up and down, depending on the available options.

Mute — Disables your computer’s sound. Press again to enable sound.DVD Menu — Opens the main menu on a DVD movie, if available.

Live TV — Takes you to the current point in a live TV program after pausing live TV.

Remote Control Button Groups

Use your remote control to navigate all the Media Center windows. Your remote control includes four major groups of controls.

Media record and playback — The media record and playback buttons control the recording and playback of music, DVD movies, videos, live TV programs, and picture slide shows.