Performing support functions on a portable device
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1. A method comprisingon a portable device on which one or more AV items received from an external source are performed for a user during performance periods, executing at least one support function other than performing AV items for the user, the support function including receiving schedule information related to AV items, the support function being executed in a background mode.
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Among other things, on a portable device on which one or more AV items received from an external source are performed for a user during performance periods, at least one support function other than performing AV items, including receiving schedule information related to AV items, is performed in a background mode.
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1. A method comprising
on a portable device on which one or more AV items received from an external source are performed for a user during performance periods, executing at least one support function other than performing AV items for the user, the support function including receiving schedule information related to AV items, the support function being executed in a background mode.
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17. A method comprising
on a portable video-capable device, performing AV items that have been received from an external esource, and in a background mode, receiving schedules of other AV items that will be available at specified times.
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