Owner's Manual

CHAPTER 4: Playing and Creating Media Files

Starting Windows Media Center

To start Windows Media Center:

1 Click (Start), All Programs, then click Windows Media Center. The first time

you start Windows Media Center, the

Welcome

screen opens.

2 For the easiest setup, click Express setup, then click OK. The Windows Media

Center’s main screen opens.

3 Use the arrow buttons on your keyboard to select a Media Center menu option,

then press OK.

• TV + Movies lets you play TV programs you have recorded, play a DVD or

Blu-ray movie, or set up your TV tuner card (if installed).

• Online Media lets you play online games.

• Tasks lets you set up your display and media types, shut down or restart your

notebook, burn an optical disc (CD or DVD), and synchronize with another

digital media device (such as an MP3 player).

• Pictures + Videos lets you view individual pictures, pictures in a slideshow,

or select movies from your video library.

• Music lets you select songs from your music library, set up and use your FM

radio tuner card (if installed), and play music playlists.

4 To exit Windows Media Center, click the × in the upper-right corner of the

screen.