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Notices © 2005 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 All rights reserved. Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc.
Notices © 2005 Gateway, Inc. All other countries. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 All rights reserved. Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc.
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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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...you have access to access the Internet. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Internet connection-Your computer ... to update the program guide and to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. Video source-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 ...
...you have access to access the Internet. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Internet connection-Your computer ... to update the program guide and to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. Video source-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 ...
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...top box to and from the remote control. 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. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the packaging and lay them out for the... remote control. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Receives and sends signals to change channels. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the...
...top box to and from the remote control. 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. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the packaging and lay them out for the... remote control. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Receives and sends signals to change channels. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the...
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...other documents and information resources described here to help set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you 've located an Internet...guide to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you connect your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up your display device settings. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound ...
...other documents and information resources described here to help set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you 've located an Internet...guide to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you connect your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up your display device settings. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound ...
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... 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 information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to...
... 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 information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to...
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...sensor. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the batteries with the components, connect them to about 22° from the centerline of the sensor. Match the + and - ... have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on your display device • Set up to your Media Center computer. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your computer. Set up the computer •...
...sensor. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the batteries with the components, connect them to about 22° from the centerline of the sensor. Match the + and - ... have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on your display device • Set up to your Media Center computer. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your computer. Set up the computer •...
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...the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. S-Video 2 ...box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Coaxial (TV) 9 Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to your computer are both carried on the back of the video output to the Coaxial In...
...the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. S-Video 2 ...box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Coaxial (TV) 9 Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to your computer are both carried on the back of the video output to the Coaxial In...
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... jack on the back of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set-top box guide for information about remote settings. Before using the... signals. Make sure that you located in the middle. The IR control cable sends input from the remote control. to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for a 1/2- This is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch...
... jack on the back of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set-top box guide for information about remote settings. Before using the... signals. Make sure that you located in the middle. The IR control cable sends input from the remote control. to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for a 1/2- This is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch...
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...is usually good for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. Many TVs cannot display this . • S-Video-Good. For a better picture on a TV display, you select a display device that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble... 27 for more information about changing the screen resolution. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. If your TV supports: • VGA-Best. The...
...is usually good for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. Many TVs cannot display this . • S-Video-Good. For a better picture on a TV display, you select a display device that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble... 27 for more information about changing the screen resolution. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. If your TV supports: • VGA-Best. The...
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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. 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.
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The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. 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.
The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. 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.
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Turning 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 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 Media Center computer.
Turning 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 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 Media Center computer.
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... Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Contact your Internet service provider for your Internet connection. 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 specific requirements. 15 e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows setup...
... Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Contact your Internet service provider for your Internet connection. 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 specific requirements. 15 e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows setup...
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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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...radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Transport buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 You can... change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. 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 enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Audio/Video...
...radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Transport buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 You can... change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. 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 enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Audio/Video...
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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 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. OR - 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 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. OR - 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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...may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you are connected to the Internet. The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 ...Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from ...
...may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you are connected to the Internet. The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 ...Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from ...
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TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player. The non-Media Center computer must also have added all of your files, click Finished. You can play on another Media Center computer or on page 21 for ... then click Add. 7 After you have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The TV program recordings are located. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can use a DVD-RAM...
TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player. The non-Media Center computer must also have added all of your files, click Finished. You can play on another Media Center computer or on page 21 for ... then click Add. 7 After you have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The TV program recordings are located. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can use a DVD-RAM...
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...-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. 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 ... and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. 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...
...-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. 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 ... and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. 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...