Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005

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Using Media Center

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.

Navigation and direct access — The navigation buttons move the cursor around to select desired action or window options. much like a mouse does.

The other direct access buttons open specific windows within Media Center such as recorded TV programs, the Television Program Guide, a DVD main menu, and live TV.

Audio and Video — The audio and video buttons control sound and channel selection.