Toshiba G45-AV680 User Guide
92
Learning the Basics
Using Windows® Media Center in Windows Vista™
Connecting the External IR Blaster
The external IR Blaster is a small device that connects from the
computer to a device that provides the input signal to your TV, such
as a cable TV Set-top box, satellite Set-top box, VCR/DVD player,
etc. This allows the Toshiba Remote Control to control the device
using the Media Center.
computer to a device that provides the input signal to your TV, such
as a cable TV Set-top box, satellite Set-top box, VCR/DVD player,
etc. This allows the Toshiba Remote Control to control the device
using the Media Center.
To connect the IR Blaster:
1
Connect the IR Blaster cable (small 3.5 mm) connector to one
of the IR Blaster ports on the back of the computer.
of the IR Blaster ports on the back of the computer.
2
Peel off the adhesive backing on the IR Blaster and mount the
sensor above the remote IR receiver on your TV Set-top box or
VCR/DVD player, or within 5 inches of it, making sure that the
side with the adhesive is facing the IR receiver on the TV Set-
top box or VCR/DVD player for it to properly function.
sensor above the remote IR receiver on your TV Set-top box or
VCR/DVD player, or within 5 inches of it, making sure that the
side with the adhesive is facing the IR receiver on the TV Set-
top box or VCR/DVD player for it to properly function.
3
Install batteries in the remote control.
4
Run the Media Center Setup wizard (see
). The wizard will walk you through the
setup process to configure your TV signal.
Starting the Media Center
To start the Media Center:
❖
Point the remote at the computer’s infrared sensor and press the
remote control’s Start button. You can also click Start, and
then click Media Center.
remote control’s Start button. You can also click Start, and
then click Media Center.
Media Center opens in full screen mode.