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... 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 keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information.
... 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 keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information.
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...information about remote settings. However, some set-top boxes are set to the set -top box IR sensor window. This is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate ...IR sensor on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set -top box IR sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is placed directly in... the remote sensor to your set-top box to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your set -top box sensor window. to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the set -top ...
...information about remote settings. However, some set-top boxes are set to the set -top box IR sensor window. This is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate ...IR sensor on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set -top box IR sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is placed directly in... the remote sensor to your set-top box to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your set -top box sensor window. to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the set -top ...
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...standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. This results in the...top to display the picture on your Media Center computer. For a better picture on page 27 for your eyes. 11 See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you select a display device that is usually good for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. ...
...standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. This results in the...top to display the picture on your Media Center computer. For a better picture on page 27 for your eyes. 11 See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you select a display device that is usually good for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. ...
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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 front of the Media Center computer. 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 power and complete the Media Center set up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14
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 front of the Media Center computer. 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 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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... connection. 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 Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed.
... connection. 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 Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed.
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... Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your home DVD player. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP 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, ... Click the file you want to add to the writable DVD are located. You can use a DVD-RAM disc with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder...
... Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your home DVD player. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP 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, ... Click the file you want to add to the writable DVD are located. You can use a DVD-RAM disc with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder...
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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 ...
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 ...
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...with the even lines. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are designed to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. See Windows Help & Support for more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. The TV screen first displays the video image... flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. For a better picture on your display device was purchased with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on a TV display, you are generally not optimized for...
...with the even lines. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are designed to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. See Windows Help & Support for more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. The TV screen first displays the video image... flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. For a better picture on your display device was purchased with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on a TV display, you are generally not optimized for...
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... Media Center computer to update the Program Guide? A: Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You can burn a .DVR-MS file to the Media Center computer. A: Yes, a .DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be... be played on a home DVD player. DVDs recorded with DVD recording (burning) software, such as WinDVD). For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I play recorded programs on page 19. 24
... Media Center computer to update the Program Guide? A: Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. You can burn a .DVR-MS file to the Media Center computer. A: Yes, a .DVR-MS file recorded to DVD can be... be played on a home DVD player. DVDs recorded with DVD recording (burning) software, such as WinDVD). For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I play recorded programs on page 19. 24
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The tool bar appears at your fingertips. 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to view or search for information in the Media Center online help is available at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon to activate the Media Center tool bar. However, if you follow the on-screen menus. Getting more information The Media Center is easy to use when you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help . 25
The tool bar appears at your fingertips. 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to view or search for information in the Media Center online help is available at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon to activate the Media Center tool bar. However, if you follow the on-screen menus. Getting more information The Media Center is easy to use when you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help . 25
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OR - The search results appear below the search box. 26 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. Help and Support opens. 2 Click a topic link. - Using Help and Support Your Media Center computer also includes Help ... any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support.
OR - The search results appear below the search box. 26 Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. Help and Support opens. 2 Click a topic link. - Using Help and Support Your Media Center computer also includes Help ... any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39 5 Maintaining Your Computer 41 Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from viruses 43 Cleaning your computer 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47 Cleaning... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
... a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39 5 Maintaining Your Computer 41 Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from viruses 43 Cleaning your computer 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47 Cleaning... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
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Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.gateway.com 5
Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. www.gateway.com 5
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This guide includes information on your hard drive. You can access most online help . www.gateway.com 7 Online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic ... a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you...
This guide includes information on your hard drive. You can access most online help . www.gateway.com 7 Online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for information by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for a topic ... a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you...
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...monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Look away from your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of sight Feet are setting up a safe and comfortable work... area. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing...
...monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Look away from your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of sight Feet are setting up a safe and comfortable work... area. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing...
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... and hold the power button for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in Windows to "wake" it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. ...opens. 2 Click Turn Off. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . In order to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your ...
... and hold the power button for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Standby, the power indicator flashes. While in Windows to "wake" it up your computer When you have not turned off your computer, it may enter a power-saving mode called Standby. ...opens. 2 Click Turn Off. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . In order to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, unplug the power cord and modem cable from your ...
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.... 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. www.gateway.com 25 Important If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer...
.... 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. www.gateway.com 25 Important If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer...
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... the keyboard Function keys Editing buttons Internet buttons Indicators Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional Numeric keys keypad Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. 26 www.gateway.com Press these buttons to launch your audio files and to find out more about...
... the keyboard Function keys Editing buttons Internet buttons Indicators Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional Numeric keys keypad Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. 26 www.gateway.com Press these buttons to launch your audio files and to find out more about...
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... to open the Windows Start menu. www.gateway.com 27 Press one of these keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). These keys can also be used in combination with other keys to access shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows. Press the corresponding... key to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Directional keys Numeric keypad...
... to open the Windows Start menu. www.gateway.com 27 Press one of these keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). These keys can also be used in combination with other keys to access shortcut menus and help assistants in Windows. Press the corresponding... key to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Directional keys Numeric keypad...
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...Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on page 26. If your audio device(s) to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo ... 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For example, the blue jack on your computer. The Control Panel window opens. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. The Realtek dialog box ...
...Realtek Sound Effect Manager installed, double-click the Sound Effect Manager icon on page 26. If your audio device(s) to adjust the volume in Windows, see "Adjusting the Volume" in Using Your Computer which has been included on the computer can be a stereo in jack or a stereo ... 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. For example, the blue jack on your computer. The Control Panel window opens. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then click Advanced under Speaker Settings. The Realtek dialog box ...