HP Pavilion dv7t Media Center Remote Overview
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This is my short review of the Media Center Remote that came with my new laptop. This remote works via infrared - so to use it, you must point it at the infrared port on the front of the laptop - and it works from up to 20 feet away! Rate, comment, subscribe! More vids to come...
This short overview video reviews the HP Pavilion dv7t Media Center Remote that ships with the laptop. The presenter notes that the remote uses infrared, requiring a direct line of sight to the laptop’s IR port, and claims it works from up to about 20 feet away. A key feature highlighted is its ExpressCard slot integration, showing how the remote can be stored in the side of the laptop for convenience. The video walks through the remote’s physical layout and button functions, including the green button that launches Windows Media Center, the dedicated DVD button for DVD interfaces, and the main media controls for navigating playback, volume, and media libraries. Although the host does not demonstrate the screen interaction live, he explains each button’s purpose such as playback control, picture and song navigation, and accessing additional options. The overall takeaway is that the remote is compact, pocketable, and practical for controlling multimedia from a distance, making it a handy accessory for the laptop’s media capabilities.
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Questions answered
- What is the primary function of the green button on the HP Pavilion dv7t Media Center Remote?
- The green button opens Windows Media Center.
- How far can the remote operate using infrared, and what must you do to use it?
- The remote works from up to about 20 feet away and requires a direct line of sight to the laptop's infrared port.