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Step 1:
What to watch on your PDA Step 3: Record shows with Media Center
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 Using your remote or mouse, select More Programs in Windows Media Center, then run MyTV ToGo. That'll bring you to a menu where you can configure your video and device settings. |
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Don't worry about adjusting the quality settings in MCE; MyTV ToGo will give you a choice of downconversion settings when the time comes to copy the recordings to your PDA or smart phone. Also, you don't necessarily have to record new shows for this project; the software will convert existing recordings as well.
Step 4: Install and configure MyTV ToGo
- Shut down the Media Center program, then install MyTV ToGo. When that's
done, you'll need to activate the program by clicking Start > All Programs
> MyTV ToGo > Activate.
- Type in your name, e-mail address, and serial number as requested. Obviously
you don't need to do this if you're using the trial version of MyTV ToGo, but if
you are, keep in mind you'll get only the first five minutes of each show you
try to convert.
- This is a good time to connect your Pocket PC or smart phone to your Media
Center, with the handheld's memory card loaded. Better yet, if your PC has a
media reader, insert the memory card into the appropriate slot and skip the
Pocket PC altogether. The copy process will go much faster if the software can
write directly to the card.
The Settings menu will allow you to choose the target device, video quality, and destination drive for your favorite shows. - Restart the Media Center software. Using your remote (or mouse, if you
prefer), select More Programs from the main menu, then run MyTV
ToGo.
- Select device: Your choices here include Pocket PC, Pocket PC (VGA),
and Smartphone, which relate directly to screen resolution: 320x240, 640x480,
and 208x160, respectively. It's important to note that some smart phones employ
a standard Pocket PC screen (320x240 pixels), so you should choose that option
if you have such a model.
- Select quality: As you cycle through the four available choices
(Compatible, Good, Better, and Best), you'll see how much storage space is
required for an hour of video at each setting. Some experimentation will
probably be necessary to see which setting offers the best performance/size
ratio for your handheld and available memory.
- Select destination: Choose Copy To Device if your handheld is
connected to your PC. If you're using your PC's media reader, choose the drive
letter that corresponds to the appropriate slot.
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