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Your computer may have an integrated TV tuner (select models only), or you may have an optional
external TV tuner. A TV tuner enables you to watch, record, and pause live TV on the computer. In
addition, if your computer includes an integrated TV tuner, then two remote controls are included in the
box with the computer.
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HP Mobile Remote Control—Provides remote control of some features such as audio and video
disc playback and can be stored in the Express Card slot.
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HP Media Remote Control—Provides more comprehensive remote control of features such as
viewing TV and is larger than the HP Mobile Remote Control.
Before you can watch TV on the computer, be sure that you have set up the TV tuner according to the
instructions provided in the printed Notebook Essentials guide included with the computer or in the
manufacturer's instructions included with your optional external TV tuner.
You can view TV in MediaSmart TV mode, using a TV tuner or live streaming over the Internet. You can
also schedule recordings and view recorded TV shows on your computer.
NOTE: Some features of MediaSmart TV mode, such as Internet streaming, may not be available in
all regions and may also require additional hardware or services, such as a high-speed Internet
connection.
MediaSmart TV mode supports the following options:
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Slingbox—Plays current TV broadcasts from your home TV.
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EPG—Displays the EPG (electronic program guide).
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Live TV—Plays live TV broadcasts.
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Recorded TV—Displays programs recorded from the TV.
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Schedule—Displays all current recording schedules.
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Internet TV—Plays current TV broadcasts from the Internet.
This section explains how to watch TV using the HP Media Remote Control to open the MediaSmart TV
mode.
To view live television, follow these steps:
1. Press the TV button on the HP Media Remote Control to open the MediaSmart TV mode.
NOTE: If Windows Media Center is the active program, the HP Media Remote Control will not
open MediaSmart. Instead, it will open the Windows Media Center Recorded TV feature. Close
Windows Media Center to use the remote control with MediaSmart.
2. Use the arrow keys to select the source name, and then press the OK button. The TV broadcast
begins to play in the preview window.
NOTE: You can also use the keyboard to perform these steps.
For more information on using MediaSmart to watch TV, select Start > Help and Support, and then
type MediaSmart in the search box.
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