8 HP Media Center PC User’s Guide
Getting the Most Out of Media Center
It is best to have the following items completed
before trying to use the Media Center program;
otherwise, many of the program features won’t be
available to you. Before using Media Center,
make sure:
■ HP Media Center PC is set up correctly. For
setup information, refer to the setup poster
and to “Setting Up My PC” on page 9.
■ Remote control has two AA alkaline batteries
installed.
■ Remote Sensor is properly plugged into a USB
connector on your PC and is placed where
you can point the remote control at it.
■ Remote Sensor control cable (emitter) is
securely plugged into the remote sensor and
attached to your cable or satellite set-top box,
if present.
■ PC has a properly configured and working
Internet connection.
■ PC is properly connected to your TV signal
source.
n
Connections to the
Internet and to a TV
signal source are
optional, but they are
recommended to get
the most out of Media
Center.