54 Using MultimediaUsing Dell Media Experience and Dell MediaDirect™Based on configuration settings and selections you made when ordering your computer, your computerprovides support for:• Dell Media Experience — A multimedia user interface for accessing and playing digital media such asmusic and videos• Dell MediaDirect — An instant-on multimedia playback mode for digital mediaNOTE: Dell QuickSet is necessary for Dell MediaDirect to function. Changing or disabling QuickSet’s defaultsettings can limit Dell MediaDirect’s functionality. For more information about Dell QuickSet, see "Dell™ QuickSet"on page 137.Press the Dell MediaDirect button, located on the hinge cover, to launch either Dell Media Experienceor Dell MediaDirect.If the Computer Is Turned On or in Standby ModeIf you press the Dell MediaDirect button while the computer is on or in standby mode, eitherWindows XP Media Center Manager or Dell Media Experience launches, depending on your systemsetup. If both applications are installed, Windows XP Media Center Manager will launch.NOTE: If both Windows XP Media Center and Dell Media Experience are installed on your computer, you mustlaunch Dell Media Experience through Start→ Programs or click the Media Experience icon on the desktop.If the Computer Is Turned Off or in Hibernate ModeWhen your computer is turned off or in hibernate mode, you can press the Dell MediaDirect button tostart the computer and automatically launch the Dell MediaDirect application program.NOTICE: You cannot reinstall the Dell Media Experience or Dell MediaDirect feature if you voluntarily reformat thehard drive. You will need the installation software to reinstall these media application programs. Contact Dell forassistance. See "Contacting Dell" on page 141.
