Online Spotlight
Media Center’s Online Spotlight section was introduced in the 2004 edition to high-
light Media Center–related offerings from Microsoft’s partner companies. Content in
the form of music, movies, software, and more is available here, usually as an addi-
tional purchase or for a subscription price.
Settings
The Media Center Settings screen provides access to the following menu choices:
General, TV/DVD, Pictures, Data Credits, Privacy, and Terms of Use. The uses of these
settings are discussed in various places throughout the book.
Watch the Introduction Video
Like a typical tourist, you’ve cruised past some of the major attractions of your new
system. One good way to experience an overview of your Media Center’s capabilities
is to watch the 3-minute introduction video that comes loaded on your hard drive
(see Figure 3.13).
CHAPTER 3 GETTING STARTED & TAKING THE TOUR
45
FIGURE 3.13
The introduction
video is designed
to get you
charged up about
all the interesting
things your
Media PC will
allow you to do.
(Warning:
Brightly decorated
apartment and
attractive friends
are not included
with your Media
Center purchase.
Sorry!)
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