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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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...cable box, or a satellite receiver. Video source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your... Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection. Cable boxes and satellite ...
...cable box, or a satellite receiver. Video source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your... Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection. Cable boxes and satellite ...
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... receiver)- Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. 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. FM antenna-Receives FM radio ...signals. (optional) 5 Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control.
... receiver)- Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. 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. FM antenna-Receives FM radio ...signals. (optional) 5 Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control.
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... Poster The setup poster helps you set up your display device settings. Also, use the other devices. 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 components, use the step-by-step... instructions in this guide to help you set up your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using...
... Poster The setup poster helps you set up your display device settings. Also, use the other devices. 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 components, use the step-by-step... instructions in this guide to help you set up your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using...
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... by going to install them. When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you 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...
... by going to install them. When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you 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...
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...Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you're familiar with the + and - Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote control...If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on the back of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page ...
...Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you're familiar with the + and - Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote control...If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on the back of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page ...
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... or an antenna video source to the computer. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of cable used to connect the video source to the Media Center computer has an affect on one cable. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or...grounded correctly, your computer. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center display device. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Use high quality video cables to connect the ...
... or an antenna video source to the computer. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of cable used to connect the video source to the Media Center computer has an affect on one cable. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or...grounded correctly, your computer. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center display device. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Use high quality video cables to connect the ...
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... attach the IR control to the set-top box IR sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote control. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is placed directly in... Place the sticky side of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for a 1/2- See your set -top box or satellite receiver. However, some set-top boxes are set to change channels...
... attach the IR control to the set-top box IR sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote control. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is placed directly in... Place the sticky side of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for a 1/2- See your set -top box or satellite receiver. However, some set-top boxes are set to change channels...
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..., the computer uses a screen resolution of alternating scan lines. The progressive scan picture is not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. By default, if your Media Center computer. See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use this interlaced method to bottom, then it...
..., the computer uses a screen resolution of alternating scan lines. The progressive scan picture is not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. By default, if your Media Center computer. See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use this interlaced method to bottom, then it...
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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 Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions.
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 Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions.
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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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... requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After...
... requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After...
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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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... (reduced power). Navigation buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Press the OK button to Media Center features. Transport buttons let you direct access to make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, change the screen... more information. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. 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 ...
... (reduced power). Navigation buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Press the OK button to Media Center features. Transport buttons let you direct access to make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, change the screen... more information. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. 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 ...
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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 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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... the remote control. The 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 requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. Make sure that you connect to the Internet. The Guide Data dialog box opens...
... the remote control. The 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 requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. Make sure that you connect to the Internet. The Guide Data dialog box opens...
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...blank, writable DVD-R disc into your recordable DVD drive. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can use a DVD-RAM disc...Nero Express. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. You can play on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your home DVD player.
...blank, writable DVD-R disc into your recordable DVD drive. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can use a DVD-RAM disc...Nero Express. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. You can play on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your home DVD player.
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... writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or 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 and replayed on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD using Media Center, you can be recorded to finish...
... writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or 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 and replayed on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD using Media Center, you can be recorded to finish...
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... affect the video quality. S-Video display quality is not optimized for the best quality. A poor cable connection can connect the Media Center computer video output to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. However, the connection type has an affect on my TV? Many TVs do not have a VGA...
... affect the video quality. S-Video display quality is not optimized for the best quality. A poor cable connection can connect the Media Center computer video output to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. However, the connection type has an affect on my TV? Many TVs do not have a VGA...
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... Size of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the even lines. Because most likely flicker... for standard computer applications are designed to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for motion video playback. Progressive...
... Size of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. Interlaced video displays a video frame with the even lines. Because most likely flicker... for standard computer applications are designed to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for motion video playback. Progressive...