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Getting to Know the Windows ® XP Media Center Edition
Changing the Media Center Settings
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Administrator Controlled Settings
Some settings apply to all Media Center windows for all
users and must be set up by the administrator. These settings
are:
❖ Parental Control sets up rating permissions for TV
viewing. This setting requires the administrator to use a
separate password. This option may not be available with
your model.
❖ Set up Internet connection sets up Internet connection.
❖ Guide sets up channel mapping for the Television
Program Guide, which enables your computer to
download the correct guide from the Internet.
❖ Setup TV signal sets up your TV or cable connection.
User Controlled Settings
Some settings can be selected by each person using the PC.
These settings are:
❖ Sounds, Appearance, and Audio sets sound and display
settings.
❖ DVD sets language and audio settings for playing DVD
movies.
❖ Pictures determines slide transition time and selects
which pictures to display in a slide show.
Changing General Settings
General settings affect each user’s experience in Media
Center and can be changed only by the administrator of the
computer.
1 In the Media Center Start menu, select Settings. You may
need to select the scroll arrows in the Start menu to view
Settings.
2 In the Settings window, select General.