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All other countries. Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 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.
All other countries. Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. 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.
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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 a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. 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 access the Internet. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Planning ...
Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. 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 access the Internet. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Planning ...
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Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Receives and sends signals to change channels. 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. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the...
Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Receives and sends signals to change channels. 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. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the...
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Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your Media Center computer and software. If you purchased a sound system with your audio system. Also, use the other devices. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, ...
Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your Media Center computer and software. If you purchased a sound system with your audio system. Also, use the other devices. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, ...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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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.... If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your computer. on the back of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you 're familiar with the + and - The remote control has...
.... If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your computer. on the back of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you 're familiar with the + and - The remote control has...
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... an antenna video source to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide.
... an antenna video source to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide.
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The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. to accept infrared signals. This is set to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your set-top box guide for a 1/2- Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Look for information about remote settings. Make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that the set-...
The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. to accept infrared signals. This is set to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your set-top box guide for a 1/2- Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Look for information about remote settings. Make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that the set-...
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... to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is not optimized for Gateway contact information. S-Video display output is not as good as a display device. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at a time,... a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. S-Video display quality is optimized for viewing and using the Media...
... to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is not optimized for Gateway contact information. S-Video display output is not as good as a display device. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at a time,... a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. S-Video display quality is optimized for viewing and using the Media...
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OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of your TV's documentation. 12 For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. 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 the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source.
OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of your TV's documentation. 12 For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. 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 the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source.
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The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer to the sound system. Analog audio jacks. 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. See your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to connect your sound system's audio inputs.
The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer to the sound system. Analog audio jacks. 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. See your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to connect your sound system's audio inputs.
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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 Turning on the front of the Media Center computer.
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For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up 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. Contact your Internet connection. e The Media Center setup wizard requires ...
For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up 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. Contact your Internet connection. e The Media Center setup wizard requires ...
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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, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the 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...
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, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the 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...
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Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. 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 Media Center features. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and ...
Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. 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 Media Center features. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and ...
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Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons 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 view pictures. 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. 18 OR -
Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons 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 view pictures. 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. 18 OR -
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The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. Make sure that you are connected to Get guide data, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to the Internet. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program ...
The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. Make sure that you are connected to Get guide data, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to the Internet. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program ...
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The non-Media Center computer must also have added all of your files, click Finished. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that you can play on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. The TV program recordings are located. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. If...
The non-Media Center computer must also have added all of your files, click Finished. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that you can play on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. The TV program recordings are located. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. If...
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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 the remote control. 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 a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a 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 the remote control. 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 a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you save a recorded program to a DVD...