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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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... to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already ...decided where you want to set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take...
... to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already ...decided where you want to set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take...
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...top box to and from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy...-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. 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.
...top box to and from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy...-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. 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.
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... you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you connect your audio system. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup... poster instructions. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up and use the other devices. If you are connecting your display device ...
... you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you connect your audio system. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup... poster instructions. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up and use the other devices. If you are connecting your display device ...
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... Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. 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. Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center...
... Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. 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. Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center...
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... control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up Media Center hardware Now that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set... you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on your display device • Set up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you're familiar with the + and - Match the + and -
... control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up Media Center hardware Now that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set... you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on your display device • Set up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you're familiar with the + and - Match the + and -
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...the back of your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the..., or an antenna) to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. Coaxial (TV) 9 Select the connector that your computer. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top ...
...the back of your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the..., or an antenna) to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. Coaxial (TV) 9 Select the connector that your computer. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top ...
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... about remote settings. to your set-top box or satellite receiver. 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 receive...placed directly in front of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box to accept infrared signals. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the infrared control is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the remote sensor. (The sensor ...
... about remote settings. to your set-top box or satellite receiver. 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 receive...placed directly in front of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box to accept infrared signals. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the infrared control is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the remote sensor. (The sensor ...
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...was purchased with two passes of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for Gateway contact information. By default, if your TV supports: • VGA-Best. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. S-Video...optimized for your TV has a VGA port, use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to display the picture on page 27 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. This results in the other half of sequential scan lines. Setting up optional ...
...was purchased with two passes of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for Gateway contact information. By default, if your TV supports: • VGA-Best. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. S-Video...optimized for your TV has a VGA port, use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to display the picture on page 27 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. This results in the other half of sequential scan lines. Setting up optional ...
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The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. See your sound system's audio inputs. 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13
The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. See your sound system's audio inputs. 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13
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Make sure that your system and setting 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 turn 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
Make sure that your system and setting 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 turn 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
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...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. For more information about setting up your Internet connection is set up. Contact ...your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection.
...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. For more information about setting up your Internet connection is set up. Contact ...your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection.
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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 Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, click ... 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...
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 Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, click ... 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...
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... give 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). Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection... 17 You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you enter numbers and...
... give 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). Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection... 17 You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you enter numbers and...
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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. - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. OR - 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. - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18
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... Select Yes, then press OK. However, on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program ... 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.
... Select Yes, then press OK. However, on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program ... 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.
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... 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to DVD using Media Center" on another Media Center computer or on your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. TV programs that has a DVD player. The TV program recordings are ...located. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your home DVD player. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD...
... 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to DVD using Media Center" on another Media Center computer or on your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. TV programs that has a DVD player. The TV program recordings are ...located. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your home DVD player. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD...
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...installed. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD using Media Center, you can be recorded to finish burning the DVD. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded ...with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch ...
...installed. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD using Media Center, you can be recorded to finish burning the DVD. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded ...with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch ...
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...on the video quality. A poor cable connection can be made correctly for the best quality. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Other types of connection used , quality of video cables, display ... type, quality of the video source, type of connection used -You can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's VGA In port for optimal video quality. The video displayed from the Gateway Accessory Store. Many TVs do not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video ...
...on the video quality. A poor cable connection can be made correctly for the best quality. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Other types of connection used , quality of video cables, display ... type, quality of the video source, type of connection used -You can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's VGA In port for optimal video quality. The video displayed from the Gateway Accessory Store. Many TVs do not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video ...
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...gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. Generally, video will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for motion video playback. A: Your Media Center... computer detects whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates,...
...gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 For more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. Generally, video will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for motion video playback. A: Your Media Center... computer detects whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates,...
