2 HP Media Center PC Software Guide
Getting the most out of Media Center
It is best to have the following items completed
before trying to use Media Center; otherwise, many
of the program features won’t be available to you.
Before opening Media Center, make sure:
■ The HP Media Center PC is set up correctly.
For setup information, refer to the setup poster.
■ The remote control has two AA alkaline
batteries installed.
■ The remote sensor is properly plugged into a
USB connector on your PC and is placed
where you can point the remote control at it.
■ The remote sensor control cable is securely
plugged into the remote sensor and attached
to your cable or satellite set-top box, if
present.
■ The PC has a properly configured and
working Internet connection.
■ The PC is properly connected to your TV
signal source.
Opening Media Center
To open the Media Center program:
■ Press the Start button on your remote
control.
Or
■ Click Start on the taskbar, and
then click Media Center.
Or
■ Click the Media Center icon
on your desktop. You can create
a Media Center shortcut icon by
clicking and dragging the
Media Center icon in the Start
menu to your desktop.