Set up Guide listings for use in Windows Media Center
If you have Windows Vista Home Premium or Windows Vista Ultimate, and you have a TV signal connected to your computer, you can use the Guide to keep track of TV listings in Windows Media Center. The Guide is useful for scheduling programs you want to record in Windows Media Center, and for simply browsing through channels to see what's on TV.

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Troubleshoot Guide downloading problems in Windows Media Center
Here are solutions to some common problems you might encounter when downloading Guide information in Windows Media Center. Why didn't the Guide download successfully? Why isn't the Guide information correct? Why isn't information available in the Guide? Why are the Guide listings missing for digital TV channels? Why don't the Guide listings match the channels I receive? What happens if error 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, or 82 is displayed? What if there is a problem with my Internet connection?

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Browse, stream, and download digital media from Online Media in Windows Media Center
Windows Media Center offers a number of partner programs in Online Media to enhance your entertainment experience. For example, you can play games on demand, share pictures, find digital music and radio programs, download movies, and watch videos over the Internet. Some of these programs will be pre-installed on your Windows Media Center computer, some require installation, and others will work over the Internet without installation.

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Troubleshoot problems with a Windows Media Center Extender device
Here are solutions to some common problems when using a Windows Media Center Extender. What if a Windows Media Center Extender cannot connect to a Windows Media Center computer? What if Windows Media Center cannot detect the Extender during setup? I can't play some audio and video files when using Xbox 360 as a Media Center Extender. What types of audio and video files can I play when I am using Xbox 360 as a Media Center Extender? Why does the Network Issue notification often appear when I use a Media Center Extender device? Media Center Extender responds slowly when I am using it. What happens if the connection to the Windows Media Center computer is lost? What happens if the Extender did not acquire a valid IP address? How do I control the media experience when using Xbox 360 as a Media Center Extender? I added new content to my libraries in Windows Media Center, but now I dont see the new content on my Extender. What can I do? What features aren't available in Windows Media Center when using a Media Center Extender? Where else can I find help for troubleshooting problems when using a Media Center Extender ?

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Use the Guide in Windows Media Center
If you want to find out what's on TV now or in the future, turn to the Guide in Windows Media Center. The Guide displays all TV programs in a table, listing the date and time across the top, the channel number and channel name down the left side, and program titles throughout the grid.

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Use a Windows Media Center Extender device
If your computer has no TV tuner, an optional analog or digital TV tuner is required to play and record TV in Windows Media Center. Windows Media Center Extender makes it easy for you to enjoy Windows Media Center experiences anywhere in your home. While the Extender works much the same as Windows Media Center, it is a separate device and there are some differences. The Extender is always on and running, ready for you to turn on your TV, watch a show, or view some pictures.

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Troubleshoot problems with pictures in Windows Media Center
Here are solutions to some common problems with pictures in Windows Media Center. Why doesn't a picture display in Windows Media Center? The quality of the picture is low. I cannot save a picture after editing it in Windows Media Center. How can I change the program that AutoPlay opens when I plug in a device or insert a disc?

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Keep Windows Media Center on top of other windows
You can keep Windows Media Center visible on your desktop so that you can enjoy digital media content while doing other tasks on your computer. You can also resize the Windows Media Center window so that you can see everything that you want on your computer.

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Play games in Windows Media Center
Windows Vista, together with its media partners, offer on-demand online games that you can play on your Windows Media Center computer. The additional icons that appear in Online Media on the start screen in Windows Media Center vary by country/region.

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Your pics on the big screen: Create slide shows in Windows Media Center
Every party needs a little background music to set the mood, but have you ever considered background photos? With Windows Media Center, you can have both. For those unfamiliar with Media Center, it's a feature in Windows Vista that serves as a center for your digital media collection, including photos, music, TV shows, and home movies. With the right setup, you can use Media Center to completely change the dynamic of your living room by playing a slide show of your favorite photos-along with background music-on your TV. The best way to experience slide shows is on an HDTV, using a Media Center remote to control the action.

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