Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 PC For Dummies
Published on 10. November 2003
360 pages
978-0-7645-5905-1 (ISBN)
Description
* The fun and easy way to get up and running quickly withMicrosoft Windows XP Media Center Edition, the new operating systemversion specially outfitted for TV, DVD, video, music, and digitalphoto applications
* Media Center PCs are the first PCs to feature an easy-to-useinterface and all preconfigured hardware and preloaded softwareneeded to create a complete integrated home entertainmentsystem
* Explains how to integrate a home computer network with a hometheater system, control connected TVs with the Remote ControlInterface, record TV programs using a TiVo-like recorder, acquireand play back music files, organize digital videos and photos, playDVD movies, and much more
* Written by the authors of Home Theater For Dummies(0-7645-1801-1)and Wireless Home Networking For Dummies(0-7645-3910-8), who worked closely with Media Center Editionproduct management at Microsoft to complete the book.
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Danny Briere | Pat Hurley
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2004 PC For Dummies
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Persons
Danny Briere founded TeleChoice, Inc., a telecommunicationsconsulting company, in 1985 and now serves as CEO of the company.Widely known throughout the telecommunications and networkingindustry, Danny has written more than one thousand articles abouttelecommunications topics and has authored or edited nine books,including Internet Telephony For Dummies, Smart Homes ForDummies (now in its second edition), Wireless HomeNetworking For Dummies, and Home Theater For Dummies. Heis frequently quoted by leading publications on telecommunicationsand technology topics and can often be seen on major TV networksproviding analysis on the latest communications news andbreakthroughs. Danny lives in Mansfield Center, Connecticut, withhis wife and four children.
Pat Hurley is a consultant with TeleChoice, Inc., whospecializes in emerging telecommunications technologies,particularly all the latest access and home technologies, includingwireless LANs, DSL, cable modems, satellite services, andhome-networking services. Pat frequently co nsults with the leadingtelecommunications carriers, equipment vendors, consumer goodsmanufacturers, and other players in the telecommunications andconsumer electronics industries. Pat is the coauthor of InternetTelephony For Dummies, Smart Homes For Dummies,Wireless Home Networking For Dummies, and Home TheaterFor Dummies. He lives in San Diego, California, with his wifeand two smelly dogs.
Content
Introduction.
Part I: Introducing the Media Center Edition PC.
Chapter 1: All about Windows XP Media Center Edition.
Chapter 2: A Look Inside a Media Center PC.
Chapter 3: Evaluating and Buying a Media Center PC.
Part II: Integrating Your Media Center PC.
Chapter 4: Cables, Connectors, and Components.
Chapter 5: Hooking Up Your Media Center PC.
Chapter 6: Connecting to the Internet.
Chapter 7: Starting MCE for the First Time.
Chapter 8: Customizing Your MCE Experience.
Part III: Using XP Media Center Edition.
Chapter 9: Watching TV.
Chapter 10: Listening to Music.
Chapter 11: Working with Photos.
Chapter 12: Playing DVDs.
Chapter 13: Working with Home Videos.
Chapter 14: Working with Third-Party Applications.
Part IV: Connecting to the Rest of Your House.
Chapter 15: Building a Home Network.
Chapter 16: Using a Wireless Home-Networking System.
Part V: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 17: Ten Cool Accessories for Your Media Center PC.
Chapter 18: Ten Future Features of Media Center PCs.
Chapter 19: Ten Great Places to Visit with Your Media CenterPC.
Appendix: Connecting Your MCE PC to Your Home-EntertainmentSystem.
Index.
