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All rights reserved. Notices © 2005 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc.
All rights reserved. Notices © 2005 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc.
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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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Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-up and use your Internet connection. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to access the Internet. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Make sure that all of these...
Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-up and use your Internet connection. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to access the Internet. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Make sure that all of these...
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The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. Remote Control-Lets you remotely...
The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. Remote Control-Lets you remotely...
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Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your Media Center computer and software. If you are connecting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup ...
Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your Media Center computer and software. If you are connecting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup ...
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... to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using your Media Center experience...
... to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using your Media Center experience...
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... and can be used up the sound system (optional) If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB...
... and can be used up the sound system (optional) If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB...
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...) from a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top box, or an antenna) to the Media Center. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to the audio In RCA jacks on the video output quality from the Audio Out jacks on...
...) from a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top box, or an antenna) to the Media Center. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to the audio In RCA jacks on the video output quality from the Audio Out jacks on...
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to your set-top box or satellite receiver. This is set to the set-top box IR sensor window. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for information about remote settings. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in front of the IR sensor that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control ...
to your set-top box or satellite receiver. This is set to the set-top box IR sensor window. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for information about remote settings. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in front of the IR sensor that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control ...
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... than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that is optimized for your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. If your display device was purchased with the even lines. S-Video display ...TV has a VGA port, use this interlaced method to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. For a better picture on page 27 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with two passes of alternating scan lines. The progressive scan picture is not as ...
... than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that is optimized for your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. If your display device was purchased with the even lines. S-Video display ...TV has a VGA port, use this interlaced method to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. For a better picture on page 27 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with two passes of alternating scan lines. The progressive scan picture is not as ...
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1 Connect a VGA cable (not included) or S-Video cable (not included) to the VGA port or S-Video jack on the back of your computer. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source. OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of your TV's documentation. 12 For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV.
1 Connect a VGA cable (not included) or S-Video cable (not included) to the VGA port or S-Video jack on the back of your computer. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source. OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of your TV's documentation. 12 For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV.
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Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. See your sound system's audio inputs.
Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your Media Center computer includes audio jacks that support a 7.1 Surround Sound audio system. See your sound system's audio inputs.
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Make sure that your system and setting up . 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on the power and complete the Media Center set up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14 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-screen instructions to turn on the front of the Media Center computer.
Make sure that your system and setting up . 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on the power and complete the Media Center set up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14 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-screen instructions to turn on the front of the Media Center computer.
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Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows setup, press the Start 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 confi...
Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows setup, press the Start 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 confi...
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The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, click the arrow button to 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. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound system and set up Media ...
The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, click the arrow button to 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. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound system and set up Media ...
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Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make selections, navigate back to make a selection. 17 Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Press the OK button to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ...
Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make selections, navigate back to make a selection. 17 Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Press the OK button to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ...
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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. 18 OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons 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 view pictures.
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. 18 OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons 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 view pictures.
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The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on occasion, 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 Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide...
The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on occasion, 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 Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide...
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TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on your recordable DVD drive. The TV program recordings are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you want to add to the writable DVD are located. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders in the Location pane. 6 Click the file you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you click to select multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After ...
TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on your recordable DVD drive. The TV program recordings are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you want to add to the writable DVD are located. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders in the Location pane. 6 Click the file you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you click to select multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After ...
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The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD 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. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD using Media Center, you ...
The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD 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. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD using Media Center, you ...