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Learning the Basics
Using the optical drive
The first time you open Media Center, the program displays a setup
wizard. You will use the wizard to test your remote control and
configure your Internet connection, TV signal, Television Program
Guide, and speakers.
To complete the setup procedure you need to:
Log on as an administrator. For more information, refer to your
Microsoft Help.
Have an Internet connection to download your television service
provider’s program guide.
Know your ZIP Code.
Provide the name of your television service provider, if you subscribe
to either cable or satellite TV.
Provide the brand of your Set-top box, if you use one.
If you have questions on using the setup wizard, click Help.
Follow the on-screen instructions for setting up the Media Center.
You can also refer to the instructions included with your TV Tuner
for any specific information regarding connecting your system to a
cable TV or antenna source.
Using the optical drive
Optical storage has become the preferred medium for software,
music, and video. Digital versatile discs (DVDs) provide a
significant increase in data storage and support features that are not
available on any other video platform. These features include wide-
screen movies, multiple language tracks, digital surround sound,
multiple camera angles, and interactive menus.
For these reasons, your computer may come with an optical drive.
TECHNICAL NOTE: Your optical drive is set to play region 1 (North
America) DVD-ROMs. If you play a DVD disc from another region,
the drive will automatically change to play in the format of the other
region. The drive will allow you to change regions four times. On the
fourth change, the region will be “locked in.” That is, the drive will
only play DVDs from that last region. Note that changing from region
1 to region 2 and back to region 1 is counted as two changes.
Please note: Region code is not applicable to HD DVD.
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