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Getting Started
It's plugged in, now what can it do?
Take your time and get familiar with the basics behind the Media Center menu system and using a remote control with your computer. It's time to push the Green Button!

HDTV with DVD playback



Remote Control Icon Remote Control
What does the remote control do?

Television Icon Television
Watch DVDs
Record TV
Record a TV series
Play recorded TV
Watch TV in other places
Watch, pause, rewind TV
Burn TV to a CD or DVD
Transfer to your portable player
Schedule a Recording Remotely

Music Icon Music
Enjoy your music
Listen to radio


Video Icon Videos
Watch your home movies

Online Spotlight Icon Online Spotlight
Exclusive online content

Pictures Icon Pictures
View your photos
Download pictures from your digital camera

Other Programs Icon Other Programs
How to use other programs with your MCE



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