You can perform some computer-oriented tasks from within Media Center, such as turning off your computer or making it sleep. This can be useful if you use a Media Center remote control, and you want to perform these tasks without a mouse and keyboard.
To turn off your computer or perform other computer-oriented tasks using a Media Center remote control:
On the Windows Media Center start screen, scroll to Tasks, select Shut down, and then do one of the following:
For more information about turning off your computer, see Turn off a computer: frequently asked questions.