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Enjoying Videos, Photos, and
Music
Using Windows Media Center to enjoy Videos,
Photos, and Music
Getting started with Widows
Media Center
Step1. Setting up Windows Media
Center
The first time you start Media Center, you'll see
a setup page with information about various
features, as well as two setup options. The
quickest method is, not surprisingly, Express.
You can choose this option now if you want to
jump right in. However, let
’
s walk through the
Custom setup options to give you a better idea
of what you can do with Media Center.
1.
Using a Media Center remote, press the
green Start button
.
2.
The first time you start Media Center, on
the setup page, select Continue, and then
select Custom.
3.
When you reach the page titled Get the
Most from Windows Media Center, select
Yes to allow Media Center to download
album cover art, DVD cover art, current TV
guide listings, information from online
media services, and other useful
information.
Step2. Optimize how Windows Media
Center looks on your display.
The Display Configuration wizard is helpful for
getting the best image quality possible on your
TV screen or computer monitor.
The wizard takes you through the main part of
the process with a series of easy-to-understand
questions. If you
’
re unsure about the details of
your hardware setup, such as the name of a
cable or the type of display you have, look at
the illustrations in the wizard
—
they can help
you figure out what type of connection you
’
re
using. When you
’
ve finished answering the
questions, and you
’
re happy with the way your
display looks, exit the wizard. If you
’
re not
satisfied, you can find additional display
options under Adjust display controls.
You can return to the Display Configuration
wizard any time:
1.
Using a Media Center remote, press the
green Start button
.
2.
On the Windows Media Center start screen,
scroll to
Tasks
, select
Settings
, select
General,
select
Windows Media Center
Setup
, and then select
Configure Your
TV or Monitor
.
Step3. Set up your speakers
If your computer is connected to a surround
sound system, you can use the Speaker Setup
wizard. Choose your speaker configuration, and
then use the test feature to play a chime sound.
Listen closely to each individual speaker to
make sure it
’
s receiving a signal.
You can return to the Speaker Setup wizard any
time:
1.
Using a Media Center remote, press the
green Start button
.
