Table of Contents

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

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