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All other countries. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 Notices © 2005 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. 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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Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Media Center computer. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Video source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up your Media Center software setup. Make sure that you 've selected. Contact your Internet service provider for more ...
Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Media Center computer. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Video source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up your Media Center software setup. Make sure that you 've selected. Contact your Internet service provider for more ...
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Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Receives and sends signals to change channels. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top box to and from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Remote Control-Lets you...
Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Receives and sends signals to change channels. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top box to and from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Remote Control-Lets you...
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Also, use the other devices. 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 an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help you set up and use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help set up your Media Center computer and software. If you 've located an Internet connection and a ...
Also, use the other devices. 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 an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help you set up and use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help set up your Media Center computer and software. If you 've located an Internet connection and a ...
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Computer Guide Your 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 ... 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...
Computer Guide Your 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 ... 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...
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.... symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to any USB port on the back of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. on page 11. Note: Your computer's ports may vary...
.... symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to any USB port on the back of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. on page 11. Note: Your computer's ports may vary...
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... the video source to the Media Center. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to the audio In RCA jacks on the back of cable used to connect the video source...
... the video source to the Media Center. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to the audio In RCA jacks on the back of cable used to connect the video source...
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to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. However, some set-top boxes are set to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the back of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box guide for information about remote settings. This is set -top box to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. See your set -top box sensor window. The IR ...
to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. However, some set-top boxes are set to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the back of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box guide for information about remote settings. This is set -top box to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. See your set -top box sensor window. The IR ...
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...A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to help you select a display device that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. Many TVs use this. • S-Video-Good. Many TVs cannot display this ...or 640 × 480. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you purchased your Media Center computer and your TV has a VGA port, use interlaced video. Progressive scan video...
...A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to help you select a display device that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. Many TVs use this. • S-Video-Good. Many TVs cannot display this ...or 640 × 480. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you purchased your Media Center computer and your TV has a VGA port, use interlaced video. Progressive scan video...
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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 and select the TV In video source. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on the back of your computer. 2 Connect the other end of your TV's documentation. 12
1 Connect a VGA cable (not included) or S-Video cable (not included) to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on the back of your computer. 2 Connect the other end of your TV's documentation. 12
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Analog audio jacks. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
Analog audio jacks. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
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Turning on the front of the Media Center computer. Make sure that 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 power and complete the Media Center set up. 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14
Turning on the front of the Media Center computer. Make sure that 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 power and complete the Media Center set up. 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14
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For more information about setting up . Contact 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 configuration. 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 ...
For more information about setting up . Contact 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 configuration. 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 ...
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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 Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. 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, ...
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. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. 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, ...
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Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. 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. 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 ...
Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. 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. 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 ...
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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 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 view pictures. 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
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. - 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 view pictures. 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
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However, 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 connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Make sure that ...
However, 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 connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Make sure that ...
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You can play on your files, click Finished. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your recordable DVD drive. The Disc Content window opens. 5 Click the Add button to open the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click the drive or folder where the files you want to add to the writable DVD are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you have ...
You can play on your files, click Finished. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your recordable DVD drive. The Disc Content window opens. 5 Click the Add button to open the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click the drive or folder where the files you want to add to the writable DVD are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you have ...
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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 disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on -screen prompts to finish burning the DVD. 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 a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. Burning recorded video to a DVD with the Media Center can play ...
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 disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on -screen prompts to finish burning the DVD. 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 a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. Burning recorded video to a DVD with the Media Center can play ...