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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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... your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set 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. Make sure that you have access to a dial-up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a video source...
... your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set 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. Make sure that you have access to a dial-up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a video source...
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... "IR" receiver)- FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the...
... "IR" receiver)- FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the...
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Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect your Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the ...monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you purchased a sound system with your display device settings. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. If you are connecting your computer and other documents...
Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect your Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the ...monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you purchased a sound system with your display device settings. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. If you are connecting your computer and other documents...
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.... 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, and troubleshooting information. When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to the...
.... 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, and troubleshooting information. When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to the...
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Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that 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. The remote control has a range of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already...
Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that 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. The remote control has a range of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already...
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... of your computer. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set ...-top box, or other video device) to the S-Video In jack on the back of the video output to the audio In RCA jacks on the video device to the Media Center display ...
... of your computer. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set ...-top box, or other video device) to the S-Video In jack on the back of the video output to the audio In RCA jacks on the video device to the Media Center display ...
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... your set -top box IR sensor window. Look for information about remote settings. 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 the set... -top box guide for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set-top box to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the ...
... your set -top box IR sensor window. Look for information about remote settings. 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 the set... -top box guide for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set-top box to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the ...
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...the image quality that is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. If you did not purchase...as VGA output. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for Gateway contact information. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is usually good for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. S-Video display output is also brighter and easier on...
...the image quality that is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. If you did not purchase...as VGA output. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for Gateway contact information. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is usually good for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. S-Video display output is also brighter and easier on...
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Analog audio jacks. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your sound system's audio inputs. The sound system setup varies, depending on 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 computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system.
Analog audio jacks. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your sound system's audio inputs. The sound system setup varies, depending on 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 computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system.
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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. 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
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... 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check 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 complete the Media Center software configuration. Contact your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to make sure that...
... 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check 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 complete the Media Center software configuration. Contact your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to make sure that...
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... 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. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound...
... 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. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound...
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...you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Press the OK button to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio,... 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 Media Center features. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button....
...you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Press the OK button to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio,... 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 Media Center features. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button....
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OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures. Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and 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 option, then press OK. -
OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures. Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and 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 option, then press OK. -
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...Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select... Yes, then press OK. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you are connected to the Internet. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program...
...Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select... Yes, then press OK. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you are connected to the Internet. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program...
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... dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you have recorded a program, you can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that have been recorded with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 ...Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Nero Express After you click to select multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. The Disc...
... dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you have recorded a program, you can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that have been recorded with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 ...Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Nero Express After you click to select multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. The Disc...
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...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 the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on -screen prompts to DVD ...replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded 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 disc into...
...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 the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on -screen prompts to DVD ...replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded 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 disc into...
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... quality. A: Many factors, such as the source video signal. If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from Gateway. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with a VGA input is the best choice. • Quality of video source-The quality of display...
... quality. A: Many factors, such as the source video signal. If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from Gateway. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with a VGA input is the best choice. • Quality of video source-The quality of display...
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...Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are using the Media Center computer functions. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you may shift, scramble, or scroll... the picture. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to display the picture on the ...
...Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are using the Media Center computer functions. Q: How do not make static white backgrounds with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you may shift, scramble, or scroll... the picture. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to display the picture on the ...