190 Getting to Know the Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005 Recording TV

5Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the search results to select the show you want to record, select the show, and then press OK.

6Select Record or Record Series in the window, and then press OK. The recording icon for a single program or the recording icon for a series appears next to the show in the Guide.

7Press Back on the remote control to return to the previous window.

If there is a recording conflict, the Media Center displays a message and allows you to select which show you want to record.

Recording Manually

Recording a program manually allows you to select a specific date, channel, and recording time period. For some programs, you may want to begin recording before the scheduled beginning and after the scheduled ending of the program.

To manually record a show or series:

1Press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center and to open the Media Center main window.

2Select My TV.

3Select Recorded TV.

4Select Add Recording.

5Select the channel using the Channel/Page button on the remote.