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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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Video source-Make sure that you have access to access the Internet. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-up your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for more information ...
Video source-Make sure that you have access to access the Internet. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-up your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for more information ...
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The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. 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 ...
The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. 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 ...
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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 If you connect your audio system. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you 've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the ...
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 If you connect your audio system. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you 've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the ...
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... 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 Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides ... 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. Web site You can get the latest FAQs,...
... 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 Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides ... 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. Web site You can get the latest FAQs,...
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... 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 11. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to about 22° from the...
... 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 11. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to about 22° from the...
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... quality signal than an antenna. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Coaxial (TV) 9 Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite...
... quality signal than an antenna. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Coaxial (TV) 9 Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite...
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However, some set-top boxes are set to the set-top box IR sensor window. The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the set-top box sensor window. This is placed directly in front of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. See your set-top box or satellite receiver. Connect the IR control cable If your ...
However, some set-top boxes are set to the set-top box IR sensor window. The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the set-top box sensor window. This is placed directly in front of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. See your set-top box or satellite receiver. Connect the IR control cable If your ...
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...provide the image quality that is also brighter and easier on a TV display, you select a display device that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. See Windows Help & Support for computer video display. The ...progressive scan picture is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. S-Video display output is not optimized for more information about changing the screen resolution. Progressive scan video displays a...
...provide the image quality that is also brighter and easier on a TV display, you select a display device that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. See Windows Help & Support for computer video display. The ...progressive scan picture is optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. S-Video display output is not optimized for more information about changing the screen resolution. Progressive scan video displays a...
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For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV's documentation. 12 OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source. 1 Connect a VGA cable (not included) or S-Video cable (not included) to the VGA port or S-Video jack on the back of your computer. 2 Connect the other end of your TV.
For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV's documentation. 12 OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source. 1 Connect a VGA cable (not included) or S-Video cable (not included) to the VGA port or S-Video jack on the back of your computer. 2 Connect the other end of your TV.
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See your computer to the sound system. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation 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 Analog audio jacks. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs. Connecting the computer to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions.
See your computer to the sound system. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation 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 Analog audio jacks. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs. Connecting the computer to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions.
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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 the front of the Media Center computer. 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 monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions 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 the front of the Media Center computer. 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 monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14
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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 in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . e The Media Center setup wizard requires ...
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 in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . e The Media Center setup wizard requires ...
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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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Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons let you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel ...
Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons let you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel ...
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The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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 -
The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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 -
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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 Media Center requires Internet access to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. However, on the remote control. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect to the Internet ...
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 Media Center requires Internet access to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. However, on the remote control. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect to the Internet ...
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Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your recordable DVD drive. 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 have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. TV programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on your home DVD player. If you do not see...
Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your recordable DVD drive. 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 have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. TV programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on your home DVD player. If you do not see...
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The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on another Media Center computer or on -screen prompts to DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD drive. 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 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 ...
The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on another Media Center computer or on -screen prompts to DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD drive. 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 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 ...