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Informationen zum Autor McGraw-Hill authors represent the leading experts in their fields and are dedicated to improving the lives, careers, and interests of readers worldwide Klappentext Publisher's Note: Products purchased from Third Party sellers are not guaranteed by the publisher for quality, authenticity, or access to any online entitlements included with the product. Now you can enjoy all of your digital media on your PC or TV easily with Windows Vista Media Center! Filled with expert tips, this hands-on guide explains how you can watch and record TV shows, download movies and music, view your photos and videos, and so much more--all through one, integrated system. How to Do Everything with Windows Vista Media Center shows you how to configure this versatile tool for optimum quality and performance and how to make the most of all of its powerful--and fun--features. Connect to a wired or wireless network, the Internet, and a TV signalConfigure your settings, including privacy, parental controls, and closed captioningWatch, pause, rewind, and record live TVDownload and watch movies and other media Set up a personal music library and buy or rent music onlineCreate playlists, burn CDs, synch mobile devices, and stream musicCustomize, create, and manage pictures and videosAccess your media from an Xbox 360 or other Windows Vista PCsInstall a DVD, HD DVD, or Blu-ray disc drive for your PC or Xbox 360Install and configure a TV tuner, a cable card, and an external hard drive Zusammenfassung Windows Vista Media Center has the power to change how you interact with your digital media. It helps you watch and record television; obtain and view movies; manage and access personal media; and stream video! music and images. This work shows how to configure this tool for optimum quality and performance and how to put its features into use. Inhaltsverzeichnis Part I: Get Acquainted with Vista's Media Center Features Chapter 1. Meet Windows Vista Media Center Chapter 2. Recognize and Distinguish Between Required and Optional Hardware Chapter 3. Make the Physical Connection Part II: Configure Media Center for Optimal Performance Chapter 4. Complete the Required and Optional Setups Chapter 5. Take Advantage of Advanced Settings Chapter 6. Navigate Media Center Part III: Play, Customize, and Manage TV, DVDs, and Online Media Chapter 7. Explore Live and Recorded Television, Movies, and the Guide Chapter 8. Record Live TV Chapter 9. Working with DVDs Chapter 10. Download and Watch Online Media Chapter 11. Create a Personal Music Library Chapter 12. Buy or Rent Music Online Chapter 13. Manage Your Music Chapter 14. Enjoy Music on the Go and at Home Part IV: Customize, Create, and Manage Personal Pictures and Home Videos Chapter 15. Create a Personal Photo and Video Library Chapter 16. Share Your Photos and Videos Part V: Add Hardware to Get More from Media Center Chapter 17. Access Your Media from an Xbox 360 or Other Windows Vista PCs Chapter 18. Purchase and Install a DVD, HD DVD, or Blu-ray Disc Drive for Your Computer or Xbox 360 Chapter 19. Install and Configure a Second TV Tuner Chapter 20. Install and Configure a Preferred Display Chapter 21. Install and Configure a Cable Card Chapter 22. Install, Configure, and Back Up with an External Hard Drive Index...