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Planning your Media Center setup 4 Getting ready to set up Media Center resources 6 Setting up Media Center hardware 8 Setting up optional computer connections 11 Turning on and setting up software 14 Learning about the remote control 17 Using Media Center 18 Media Center FAQs 22 Getting more information 25 Note: Your computer may vary from the following illustrations. 3
Planning your Media Center setup 4 Getting ready to set up Media Center resources 6 Setting up Media Center hardware 8 Setting up optional computer connections 11 Turning on and setting up software 14 Learning about the remote control 17 Using Media Center 18 Media Center FAQs 22 Getting more information 25 Note: Your computer may vary from the following illustrations. 3
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..., take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Contact your Internet service provider for more... information about setting up your Media Center computer. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Make sure that...
..., take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Contact your Internet service provider for more... information about setting up your Media Center computer. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Make sure that...
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.... FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. The remote ...control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded...
.... FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. The remote ...control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded...
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...existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up and use the Media Center computer and software. If you are connecting your audio system. Also, use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help ... and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer ...
...existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up and use the Media Center computer and software. If you are connecting your audio system. Also, use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help ... and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer ...
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... Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center ...Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the...
... Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center ...Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the...
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...port on page 11. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. on your computer. If your Media Center computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the ... you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. Match the + and - symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to about 22° from the centerline of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the...
...port on page 11. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. on your computer. If your Media Center computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the ... you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. Match the + and - symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to about 22° from the centerline of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the...
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.... OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from the computer. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center display device. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box...a better quality signal than an antenna. Coaxial (TV) 9 Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-...
.... OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from the computer. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center display device. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box...a better quality signal than an antenna. Coaxial (TV) 9 Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-...
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...by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. However, some set-top boxes are set to accept infrared signals. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in front of the IR sensor that the set-top box is placed directly in Step 2. The IR...to your set-top box to the set-top box IR sensor window. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the video source to the Media Center computer, connect the infrared (IR) control cable to the remote sensor and attach the IR control to change channels...
...by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. However, some set-top boxes are set to accept infrared signals. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in front of the IR sensor that the set-top box is placed directly in Step 2. The IR...to your set-top box to the set-top box IR sensor window. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the video source to the Media Center computer, connect the infrared (IR) control cable to the remote sensor and attach the IR control to change channels...
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... representative to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. See "Contacting Gateway" on your Media Center computer. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that is also brighter and easier on page 27...
... representative to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. See "Contacting Gateway" on your Media Center computer. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that is also brighter and easier on page 27...
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Analog audio jacks. See your computer to the sound system. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs. Connecting the computer to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions.
Analog audio jacks. See your computer to the sound system. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs. Connecting the computer to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions.
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Turning on your sound system (optional) is turned on. 2 Follow the Windows setup screens. 3 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and follow the on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14 Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up. 1 Press the power button on the front of the Media Center computer.
Turning on your sound system (optional) is turned on. 2 Follow the Windows setup screens. 3 Turn on any peripheral devices, such as printers or scanners, and follow the on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14 Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up. 1 Press the power button on the front of the Media Center computer.
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... button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center software for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that...requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet connection. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed.
... button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center software for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that...requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet connection. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed.
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... open the Speaker setup list, then click the speaker setup that most closely matches your sound system type. 5 Click OK to save your Media Center computer. 2 Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. Configuring your speakers After you... have connected your sound system and set up Media Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16 The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. ...
... open the Speaker setup list, then click the speaker setup that most closely matches your sound system type. 5 Click OK to save your Media Center computer. 2 Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. Configuring your speakers After you... have connected your sound system and set up Media Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16 The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. ...
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...buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen ...display aspect ratio, and get more information. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the...
...buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen ...display aspect ratio, and get more information. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the...
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Use the Media Center Guide to view TV program schedules, search for programs by genre, set up program recordings, and more. 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to select a Media Center menu. 18 OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. -
Use the Media Center Guide to view TV program schedules, search for programs by genre, set up program recordings, and more. 1 Press the Start button on the remote control to select a Media Center menu. 18 OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. -
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...Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to update the Media Center Program Guide. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press ... you may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The...
...Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to update the Media Center Program Guide. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press ... you may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The...
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... have added all of your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your files, click Finished. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Nero Express After you have recorded a program, you want to save the program to a DVD. You cannot... use a DVD-RAM disc with Media Center can use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your home DVD player...
... have added all of your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your files, click Finished. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Nero Express After you have recorded a program, you want to save the program to a DVD. You cannot... use a DVD-RAM disc with Media Center can use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your home DVD player...
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... drive. 2 Press the Start button on -screen prompts to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD..., then click OK. 6 Follow the on the remote control. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 TV programs that have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW...
... drive. 2 Press the Start button on -screen prompts to DVD and replayed on another Media Center computer or on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD..., then click OK. 6 Follow the on the remote control. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 TV programs that have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW...
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... TVs, may provide lower quality video. S-Video display quality is only as good as VGA output. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. S-Video-If your... TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from Gateway. To view other Media Center FAQs that can lower video quality. 22 However, the connection type has an affect on my TV? Other types of TV (interlaced...
... TVs, may provide lower quality video. S-Video display quality is only as good as VGA output. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. S-Video-If your... TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from Gateway. To view other Media Center FAQs that can lower video quality. 22 However, the connection type has an affect on my TV? Other types of TV (interlaced...
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... using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are designed to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480...
... using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are designed to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480...