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Quick Start & Troubleshooting Guide
TotalMedia Theatre (for Blu-ray)
If your computer is equipped with a Blu-ray drive, you may watch Blu-ray movies with
TotalMedia Theatre
.
You may start
TotalMedia Theatre
by inserting a Blu-ray disc and waiting for the program to start automat-
ically, with
TotalMedia Extreme
(select the
Play
option) or with
Windows Media Centre
(select the
Play BD
or
Blu-ray
option).
AutoPlay
The Windows AutoPlay function allows you to choose the way
Windows handles media files on devices with removable storage
(digital camera, CD, DVD, etc).
If you have inserted a disk that contains files (such as a DVD, USB
key or memory card), Windows will display a dialogue box and ask
you to choose how you want to open the files.
For example, if you have inserted an audio CD or a DVD movie,
Windows will automatically display a dialogue box and ask you to
choose how you want to play it. If Windows asks you to select a DVD
player, we recommend that you always choose the DVD player
included with your software collection (e.g. PowerCinema or
Windows Media Center).
Playing downloaded files
Downloaded files may work with the media programs installed on your computer, or may require specific
programs. Files that include DRM functions may only play in specific programs (e.g. iTunes, Windows Media
Player) or only on devices certified for use with the each type of file. Other formats may require a specific
audio or video
codec
that may not have been installed on your computer.
Codecs
A codec is software that is used to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a song or video.
Windows Media Player and other programs use codecs to play and create digital media files.
For example, when you rip a song from an audio CD to your computer, the player uses the Windows Media
Audio codec to compress the song into a compact WMA file. When you play that WMA file (or any WMA
file that might be streamed from a Web site), the media player uses the Windows Media Audio codec to
decompress the file so the music can be played through your speakers.
Why do I get a message that says my computer is missing a codec?
If you get a message that says that your computer is missing a codec, it may be because you are using a file
that was compressed using a codec that Windows or the media player does not include by default. In many
cases, you can download and install the missing codec by clicking on the Web Help button in the error
message.
Please also see Windows Help and Support for more information.
Check out the Help and Support section.
Click on ‘Start’
> Help and Support >
What's new? > Windows Media Center.