HP x280n - MediaSmart Connect - Digital Multimedia Receiver, Installation And User Manual

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Chapter 1: Welcome 34
The HP MediaSmart Connect is a digital media receiver that
enables easy browsing of all digital photos, music, and standard
and HD (high-definition) videos that you share from computers
and devices on your home network. You can browse and view this
content from a single interface on your HDTV. The HP MediaSmart
Connect also provides online access to thousands of movies
available to rent or own—and the simple HP interface enables
you to begin watching movies moments after downloading has
begun. The HP MediaSmart Connect can also be set up to act as an
Extender for the Windows Media Center, if your computer has a
Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium or Ultimate operating
system. In this mode, you can access content in your Media
Library, view live TV or recorded TV, and access online services
provided by through this interface. For more information about the
Extender for Windows Media Center, see “Chapter 6: Using the
Extender for Windows Media Center” on page 77.
Your HP MediaSmart Connect features integrated IEEE 802.11n
(draft 2.0) wireless networking, which enables the streaming of
HD video while providing compatibility with existing
802.11b/g/a Wi-Fi networks. For more information about
networking, see “Chapter 2: Connecting your HP MediaSmart
Connect to your Home Network” on page 35.
All specifications represent the typical specifications provided by HP
component manufacturers; actual performance may vary, either
higher or lower.
Some features may not be available on computers with a 64-bit
operating system.