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trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. The Windows logo and Windows Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries/regions. HP supports lawful use of technology and does not endorse or encourage the use of our products for purposes - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 3
3 Setting Your Closed Captioning Preferences 3 Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 5 Remote Control Buttons Overview 6 Using the remote control with Windows Media Center 8 Setting up the HP TouchSmart PC with a Set-top Box 9 Troubleshooting the Remote Control 10 Watching and - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 4
Recording TV Programs 23 Recording TV by using the guide 24 Recording programs manually without using the guide 24 Recording quality and hard disk drive storage space 25 Watching TV programs stored on the HP Media Drive 26 About recording TV to the HP Media Drive 27 Recording TV programs to - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 5
Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in Windows Media Center For information on connecting the TV signal, refer to the setup instructions that came with your computer. Once you have a TV signal, Microsoft Windows Media Center enables you to watch live TV and record TV programs on your - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 6
TV Antenna Signal Strength. 5 Click Yes to change the settings, and then Next. Configuring the Display on Your HP TouchSmart PC Use the Display Configuration wizard to change the way Windows Media Center looks on your display. Adjustments are based on your display type and your aesthetic preferences - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 7
Closed Captioning options. 8 Select Use Settings in Broadcast, and then click Save. Or Select Use Custom Settings Below, and use the plus (+) and minus (-) signs to set your preferences. 9 Click Save, and then Save again. Setting Up Your HP TouchSmart PC to Watch TV in Windows Media Center 3 - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 8
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in and out of sleep mode. Shut down or restart the computer. Close Windows Media Center or switch users. The remote control cannot: Navigate the Windows desktop or control other computer programs outside of Windows Media Center. Be used as a VCR, DVD player, or stereo remote control. Turn on the - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 10
of the music tracks. 3 Music - Opens the Music Library window in Windows Media Center. 4 Radio - Opens the FM Radio window in Windows Media Center. 5 Guide - Opens the Television Program Guide. 6 Recorded TV - Opens the recorded tv window where recorded TV programs are listed. 7 Arrows - Moves the - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 11
the middle of the night and do not want to be disturbed. The computer does not automatically go into sleep mode if Windows Media Center is open. It is recommended that you close Windows Media Center before you manually place the computer in sleep mode. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 7 - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 12
many other activities. Use the arrow keys to select a shortcut, and then press the OK key to activate the selected shortcut. To navigate within the Windows Media Center program, point the remote control at the remote control sensor at the front of the HP TouchSmart PC, and then press a button - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 13
(input) Stereo Audio (input) D IR Blaster (output) C A E B WARNING: Please read "Additional Safety Information" in the Limited Warranty and Support Guide before you install your HP TouchSmart PC and connect it to the electrical power system. Using the Windows Media Center Remote Control 9 - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 14
Troubleshooting the Remote Control If the remote control doesn't work: Make appears, then the problem is probably in the Windows Media Center software. Close Windows Media Center, restart the computer, and then open Windows Media Center again. If the remote control works in Windows Media Center but - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 15
in all countries/regions.) Scroll through the Television Program Guide (Internet service required) to find programs to watch and record. You can record specific TV programs or a whole series to the hard disk drive or an HP Media Drive (purchased separately). Watching and Recording TV Programs - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 16
movies guide: Go online to find movies to watch either now or later. Get the latest information about movies on TV: read reviews, see cast lists, find other times at which the movie is broadcast, view the DVD cover, browse for related movies, and find other movies that - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 17
is set up correctly for your TV signal source. Refer to the setup instructions that came with your computer for more information. You have completed the Windows Media Center setup wizard. NOTE: You can change the channel by using the remote control while in full-screen mode or when the inset - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 18
and begin watching live TV, Windows Media Center automatically begins recording and playing back the selected program in the background. This allows you to pause or review a live TV program for up to 60 minutes. To replay a program longer than the allotted 60 minutes, you must select to record - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 19
Using the remote control in TV + Movies Button Action To freeze the live TV image, press Pause. While paused, Windows Media Center continues to . Replay allows you to move back 12 hours in the guide. Live TV (TV) To maximize the TV viewing window to full-screen mode, press Live TV. Also, to - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 20
for the terms and conditions of the Television Program Guide service. In countries/regions in which the guide is not available, refer to "Using Windows Media Center without the guide" and see "Recording programs manually without using the guide" for more information about recording TV programs. By - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 21
the taskbar, and then click 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, General, Windows Media Center Setup, and then Run Setup Again. 3 Follow the onscreen instructions to scan for your channels. Television Program Guide errors If there is no guide data available when you try to download or search for - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 22
, or, with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click 2 Press the Guide button on the remote control. Or From the TV + Movies menu, click Guide. 3 Use the arrow buttons to select a channel, and then use the arrow buttons to scroll through up - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 23
is downloaded at a specified time every few days. The download interval varies, depending on the Internet service provider. Or Manual download: Connect to the Internet, and then manually download the guide in Windows Media Center TV Settings menu. 3 Click Download Now, and then click OK. 4 When the - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 24
, or, with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Guide, and then click Set Up Guide Listings. 3 Click Next. 4 Click Yes, use this region to configure TV services, and then click Next. 5 Click Yes - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 25
enter a title or keyword or select a category in the guide by using the remote control or the keyboard and mouse. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with the mouse, click the Windows Start Button Windows Media Center. on the taskbar, and then click 2 From - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 26
then press OK on the remote control. Searching for TV programs by using categories You can search the guide to find a TV program by selecting a category. Some categories are not available in all countries/regions. 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, or, with the - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 27
Program Guide, the search, or the recorded tv window in Windows Media Center also looks for alternative times to record an episode, if a recording conflict arises. NOTE: For more information about recording to the HP Personal Media Drive (purchased separately), see "About recording TV to the HP - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 28
Windows Media Center opens a message and allows you to select which program that you want to record. Recording programs manually without using the guide You do not need to use the Television Program Guide restored to the same HP computers, but not to other computers. 24 Watching and Recording TV - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 29
a program manually: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start button on the remote control, press the Live TV button, and then press the Record button to begin recording the program. Or Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Windows Media Center, or press the Windows Media Center - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 30
Media Drive. Recorded TV programs must be placed in this folder for you to access them by using Windows Media Center. NOTE: You must close Windows Media Center before removing or connecting the HP Media Drive for the stored TV files to update properly. 5 Under Record on drive, select the local hard - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 31
The computer is set up to record TV programs to the local hard disk drive when you use Windows Media Center. It is possible to change the recording path to an HP Media Drive (purchased separately), but several errors can occur if the drive is unexpectedly or improperly removed. It is recommended - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 32
settings, TV, Recorder, and then Recorder Storage. 4 Under Record on Drive, select (+) to select the HP Media Drive. You can also set the disk allocation and recording quality settings in this window. NOTE: HP recommends that you: Record TV programs directly to the local hard disk drive and then - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 33
change the disk allocation to a higher percentage for the HP Media Drive: 1 Open Windows Media Center. 2 In the Tasks menu, click settings, TV, Recorder, and then Recorder Storage. 3 Under Maximum TV limit, change the amount of space that is used - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 34
on the HP Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/support To copy a recorded TV program to CD or DVD: 1 Press the Windows Media Center Start disc using Windows. 5 Type a disc title or date, and then click Next. Windows may need to format the disc. If so, follow the onscreen instructions. 30 - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 35
Windows opens a message telling you if the disc needs to be erased. If so, click Erase Disc. 7 Enter a title for the disc by using the onscreen instructions to complete the used. If you try to record a program that contains such restrictions, the following message appears: Recording Canceled. Manual - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 36
stored on the primary hard disk drive in a public folder. To find and play the recorded TV programs from the hard disk drive: 1 Click the Windows Start Button on the taskbar, and then click Computer. 2 Double-click the local disk. 3 Click Users, Public, and then double-click Recorded TV. 4 Right - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 37
sure a program is being recorded 23 manually 24 recorded TV 32 single program or series, canceling 23 TV programs 23 using the guide 24 when two are scheduled for the same time 24 remote control buttons 6 sensor 8 using in TV + Movies 15 using with HP TouchSmart 8 S searching for programs 21 set-top - HP TouchSmart IQ816t | Watching and Recording TV - Page 38
21 searching for TV programs by category 22 sorting programs 32 Television Program Guide errors 17 time shifting 14 using digital video recorder while watching 14 using the remote control 14 watching 13 watching TV programs 13 W Windows Media Center what you can do in TV + Movies 11, 12 Part number
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