How to Do Everything with Windows Vista™ Media Center
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Part 1: Get Acquainted with Vista's Media Center Features
Chapter 1: Meet Microsoft Vista Media Center
Chapter 2: Recognize and Distinguish Between Required and Optional Hardware
Chapter 3: Make the Physical Connections
Part 2: Configure Media Center for Optimal Performance
Chapter 4: Complete the Required and Optional Setups
Chapter 5: Take Advantage of Advanced Settings
Chapter 6: Once Configured, Navigate Media Center
Part 3: Play, Customize, and Manage TV, DVDs, and Online Media
Chapter 7: Explore Live Television, Movies, and Sports
Chapter 8: Record Live TV
Chapter 9: Watch 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 at Home and On The Go
Part 4: 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 5: Add Hardware to Get More from Media Center
Chapter 17: Add a Media Extender
Chapter 18: Use MSN Record to Record Your Favorite Shows Even When Away From Home
Chapter 19: Install and Configure a DVD Burner
Chapter 20: Install and Configure a TV Tuner (or a Second One)
Chapter 21: Install and Configure a Second Monitor
Chapter 22: Install and Configure a Cable Card
Chapter 23: Install and Configure an External Hard Drive as a Backup Device
Part 6: Appendices
Appendix A: How to Incorporate Existing DVRs, PVRs, Record Players, Stereos, VHS and DVD Recorders
- Microsoft expects to sell more than 100 million units of Windows Vista by the end of 2007