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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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... and S-Video cables. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center computer, but before setting up and use your Media Center software setup. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Make sure that... also called set up your Internet connection. Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-up your Media Center computer.
... and S-Video cables. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center computer, but before setting up and use your Media Center software setup. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Make sure that... also called set up your Internet connection. Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-up your Media Center computer.
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...batteries for easy access during the setup process. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components 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. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from ...
...batteries for easy access during the setup process. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components 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. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from ...
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...the setup poster instructions. If you purchased a sound system with your display device settings. 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... System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you are connecting your audio system. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. If you connect your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up your Media Center computer and software.
...the setup poster instructions. If you purchased a sound system with your display device settings. 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... System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you are connecting your audio system. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. If you connect your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up your Media Center computer and software.
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... XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com...
... XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com...
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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. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to any USB port on the...
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. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to any USB port on the...
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.... Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. If the video devices connected to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to your...
.... Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. If the video devices connected to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to your...
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.... However, some set-top boxes are 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 the set -top... to your set -top box IR sensor window. Make sure that you located in the middle. Look for information about remote settings. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR sensor that the infrared...
.... However, some set-top boxes are 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 the set -top... to your set -top box IR sensor window. Make sure that you located in the middle. Look for information about remote settings. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR sensor that the infrared...
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... display outputs from top to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you purchased your Media Center computer and your Media Center computer. Many TVs use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. Progressive scan video displays a video...
... display outputs from top to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you purchased your Media Center computer and your Media Center computer. Many TVs use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. Progressive scan video displays a video...
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Analog audio jacks. 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. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
Analog audio jacks. 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. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
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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 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 monitor or TV, then 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-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 monitor or TV, then press the power button on the front of the Media Center computer.
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... set up your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to configure the Media Center software for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the...
... set up your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to configure the Media Center software for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the...
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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. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens... 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 Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16
... 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... 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 Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16
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... and play the CD and DVD player. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons let you enter numbers... and characters from the remote control. 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 ...
... and play the CD and DVD player. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons let you enter numbers... and characters from the remote control. 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 ...
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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 The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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. -
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 The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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. -
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...press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you are connected to the Internet. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before .... 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 update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to download...
...press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you are connected to the Internet. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before .... 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 update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to download...
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... the files you can use a DVD-RAM disc with Media Center 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 has a DVD player. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs ..., then click Burn. You can play 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 Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn...
... the files you can use a DVD-RAM disc with Media Center 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 has a DVD player. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs ..., then click Burn. You can play 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 Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn...
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...Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the ... 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. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD ...
...Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the ... 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. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD ...
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... on the video quality. If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from the Gateway Accessory Store. However, the connection type has an affect on my TV? The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the...using high-quality video cables that were offered with the Media Center computer when you purchased your TV does not have a VGA port. 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 video cables can...
... on the video quality. If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from the Gateway Accessory Store. However, the connection type has an affect on my TV? The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the...using high-quality video cables that were offered with the Media Center computer when you purchased your TV does not have a VGA port. 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 video cables can...
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... computer uses a screen resolution of the video image with two passes of display device-Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are using the Media Center computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. For more information about changing the screen resolution. • Size of alternating scan lines.
... computer uses a screen resolution of the video image with two passes of display device-Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are using the Media Center computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. For more information about changing the screen resolution. • Size of alternating scan lines.