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You will use this to perform virtually all functions on Apple TV.  Use the black ring to move your cursor up, down, left, and right. The silver button in the center of the ring is the "Select" button, which you will use to select menu options, enter text characters, and more. The Menu button pulls up the menu, or backs you out to the previous screen.  Press and hold Menu to return to the main menu. Press and hold Menu while watching a movie to access closed captioning   The Play/Pause button does just that! Press and hold the Menu and Down arrow to reset Apple TV. When resetting, Apple TV's status light will blink rapidly. To pair a remote with Apple TV, press and hold the Menu button and the Right arrow for 6 seconds. This will prevent Apple TV from being controlled by other remotes. Note that there is free app, in App Store (cleverly named "Remote") that give you all the functions of the Apple Remote, and more. If you have an iPhone or iPad, it's a great addition to the Apple TV experience. Note that the Apple Remote is not a universal controller. You'll still want to control volume and other functions with your television or receiver's remote. Using the on-screen prompts, select your wireless network from the menu. If your network is hidden, enter your network name. When your network is selected, enter your password (if you use one), and when prompted, click Done. If you don't use DHCP for your network, you will need to assign the IP address, subnet mask, router address, and DNS address at this time. To access the music and videos on your computer using Apple TV, you will use Home Sharing.  Set up Home Sharing on Apple TV. From the main menu, choose Settings, then select Home Sharing. Enter your Apple ID and password. Set up Home Sharing on iTunes. From the File menu, select Home Sharing > Turn On Home Sharing. Enter the same Apple ID and password that you used for Apple TV.

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Understand your Apple Remote. Connect to your wireless network. Set up Home Sharing.