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... 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. When an update is...
... 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. When an update is...
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...See your set-top box guide for a 1/2- This is set to the set-top box IR sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. The IR control...IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. Make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that the set...Place the sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set-top box sensor window. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the video ...
...See your set-top box guide for a 1/2- This is set to the set-top box IR sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. The IR control...IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. Make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that the set...Place the sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set-top box sensor window. Connect the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the video ...
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... some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that your Media Center computer. See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. The display ...not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your TV has a VGA port, use interlaced video. See "Contacting Gateway" on your display device was purchased with one at a time, sequentially from top to display the picture on a TV display, you select...
... some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that your Media Center computer. See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. The display ...not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your TV has a VGA port, use interlaced video. See "Contacting Gateway" on your display device was purchased with one at a time, sequentially from top to display the picture on a TV display, you select...
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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 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 the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14
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 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 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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...Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet connection. 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. For more information about setting up . e The Media Center setup wizard requires...
...Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet connection. 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. For more information about setting up . e The Media Center setup wizard requires...
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... down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you click to select multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. 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 ... Move your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. 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. The TV program recordings are located. Your Media Center ...
... down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you click to select multiple files) in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. 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 ... Move your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. 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. The TV program recordings are located. Your Media Center ...
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...more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded 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 the remote control. TV ...programs that have Windows XP 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 a...
...more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded 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 the remote control. TV ...programs that have Windows XP 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 a...
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... device and automatically changes the display settings for the type of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. See Windows Help & Support for viewing and using . Interlaced video displays a video frame with the even lines. The TV screen first displays the video...
... device and automatically changes the display settings for the type of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. See Windows Help & Support for viewing and using . Interlaced video displays a video frame with the even lines. The TV screen first displays the video...
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... Guide? A: Yes. A: Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as Nero Express, and with Service ...Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Media Center saves recorded programs in the .DVR-MS format. A: You must also have Windows XP with the Media Center itself.
... Guide? A: Yes. A: Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as Nero Express, and with Service ...Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The Media Center saves recorded programs in the .DVR-MS format. A: You must also have Windows XP with the Media Center itself.
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Getting more information The Media Center is available at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon to view or search for information in the Media Center online help is easy to activate the Media Center tool bar. However, if you follow the on-screen menus. The tool bar appears at your fingertips. 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to use when you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help . 25
Getting more information The Media Center is available at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon to view or search for information in the Media Center online help is easy to activate the Media Center tool bar. However, if you follow the on-screen menus. The tool bar appears at your fingertips. 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to use when you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help . 25
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Using Help and Support Your Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens...
Using Help and Support Your Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens...
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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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To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support opens. Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. 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.
To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support opens. Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. 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.
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... 7 To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. This guide includes information on your hard drive. Online help . You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or ... programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. You can search for information by clicking a Help button. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task...
... 7 To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. This guide includes information on your hard drive. Online help . You can access most online help information by selecting a topic from a Help menu or ... programs provide information online so you can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. You can search for information by clicking a Help button. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task...
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...9632; Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on distant objects. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you... maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to focus on ...
...9632; Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid focusing your eyes on distant objects. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you... maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Top of screen is not higher than eye level Hands and arms are parallel to the floor Screen is perpendicular to focus on ...
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...computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . While in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer. Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it... and modem cable from the wall outlets. Important If for long periods. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving...
...computer will not be used your computer for several minutes or have not turned off your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . While in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer. Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it... and modem cable from the wall outlets. Important If for long periods. The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, see "Changing Power-Saving...
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..., then turn it off , press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your ...computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. www.gateway.com 25 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart ...
..., then turn it off , press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your ...computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. www.gateway.com 25 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to close unresponsive programs and restart ...
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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 See the program documentation to copy, cut, and paste. Your keyboard also has status...
... 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 See the program documentation to copy, cut, and paste. Your keyboard also has status...
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...Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press one of these keys to...utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). www.gateway.com 27 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...
...Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. Press one of these keys to...utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). www.gateway.com 27 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...
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...jack or a stereo out jack. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 12. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then... click Advanced under Speaker Settings. For more information, see "Desktop PC Back" on your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- For example, the blue jack on the computer can be used , see "Using the ...
...jack or a stereo out jack. To configure the audio jacks: 1 Connect your audio device(s) to configure the audio jacks. The Control Panel window opens. If your Control Panel is in Using Your Computer which has been included on page 12. Click/Double-click Sounds and Audio Devices, then... click Advanced under Speaker Settings. For more information, see "Desktop PC Back" on your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- For example, the blue jack on the computer can be used , see "Using the ...
