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... or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center PC setup. In addition to the modem and Ethernet jacks on the hard drive. To open the document, click Start, Gateway Documentation, then click Networking User's Guide. Video source - Make sure that you 've selected. S-Video cable Coaxial cable 3 Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the Guide and to access the Internet. For more information about connecting to a network with your Media Center PC may also include wireless Ethernet capabilities. The video source...
... or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center PC setup. In addition to the modem and Ethernet jacks on the hard drive. To open the document, click Start, Gateway Documentation, then click Networking User's Guide. Video source - Make sure that you 've selected. S-Video cable Coaxial cable 3 Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the Guide and to access the Internet. For more information about connecting to a network with your Media Center PC may also include wireless Ethernet capabilities. The video source...
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... your video source supports: • S-Video - If you use S-Video, you also need to your Media Center PC. S-Video 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from your PC are both carried on the video device to the Media Center display device. The quality of the video output to the Audio In RCA jack on the 6 back of your PC could be damaged. Connecting the audio and video source Your Media Center PC has connectors for best video display...
... your video source supports: • S-Video - If you use S-Video, you also need to your Media Center PC. S-Video 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from your PC are both carried on the video device to the Media Center display device. The quality of the video output to the Audio In RCA jack on the 6 back of your PC could be damaged. Connecting the audio and video source Your Media Center PC has connectors for best video display...
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... Windows setup, press the Start button on -screen instructions. 9 Before starting the Windows XP Media Center setup wizard, check for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 83. 4 Configure the Windows XP Media Center software for your Internet connection is set up. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 3, make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Contact your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Tip: The Windows XP Media Center...
... Windows setup, press the Start button on -screen instructions. 9 Before starting the Windows XP Media Center setup wizard, check for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 83. 4 Configure the Windows XP Media Center software for your Internet connection is set up. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 3, make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Contact your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Tip: The Windows XP Media Center...
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... and using the Media Center computer functions. Tip: Many TVs use this high resolution and may need to lower the Windows XP Media Center screen resolution to play from top to your TV, the sound will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. Help: By default, the Gateway 610 Media Center PC uses a screen resolution of alternating scan lines. Type the keyword changing display settings in jacks. Interlaced video displays a video...
... and using the Media Center computer functions. Tip: Many TVs use this high resolution and may need to lower the Windows XP Media Center screen resolution to play from top to your TV, the sound will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. Help: By default, the Gateway 610 Media Center PC uses a screen resolution of alternating scan lines. Type the keyword changing display settings in jacks. Interlaced video displays a video...
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..., install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs and DVDs (recordable DVD is optional) Press to open the CD/DVD tray. Right side 1 2 20 Item Component Combination DVD +R/+RW 1 DVD -R/-RW CD-R/-RW (recordable DVD and CD drive) 2 DVD/CD drive eject button 3 Microphone jack Icon Description Use this jack. 5 Brightness button Press to reduce the display brightness. 6 Brightness + button Press to turn...
..., install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large files onto recordable CDs and DVDs (recordable DVD is optional) Press to open the CD/DVD tray. Right side 1 2 20 Item Component Combination DVD +R/+RW 1 DVD -R/-RW CD-R/-RW (recordable DVD and CD drive) 2 DVD/CD drive eject button 3 Microphone jack Icon Description Use this jack. 5 Brightness button Press to reduce the display brightness. 6 Brightness + button Press to turn...
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... by connecting a Kensington cable lock to RCA plug Y-cable. Plug powered, center/subwoofer speakers or an external audio amplifier into this jack. Plug an RCA cable from a video source, such as a VCR, into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers or an external audio amplifier into this jack. Plug an S-Video device, such as a monitor or camcorder, into this port. Item Component 1 FM In antenna (external coaxial connector) 2 Subwoofer speaker 3 Power connector 4 Ethernet jack 5 Rear Analog Audio...
... by connecting a Kensington cable lock to RCA plug Y-cable. Plug powered, center/subwoofer speakers or an external audio amplifier into this jack. Plug an RCA cable from a video source, such as a VCR, into this jack. Plug powered, analog front speakers or an external audio amplifier into this jack. Plug an S-Video device, such as a monitor or camcorder, into this port. Item Component 1 FM In antenna (external coaxial connector) 2 Subwoofer speaker 3 Power connector 4 Ethernet jack 5 Rear Analog Audio...
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... Internet Service Provider does not support automatic Guide updates or if the Guide needs to be set up the Guide to Get Guide data, then press the OK button. Manually updating the Guide When you use the Windows XP Media Center setup wizard, you can be updated for more information about using and configuring the Guide, see topics in About the Guide section of the Windows XP Media Center Help. Make sure that you connect to update the Guide. The Windows XP Media Center downloads Guide updates...
... Internet Service Provider does not support automatic Guide updates or if the Guide needs to be set up the Guide to Get Guide data, then press the OK button. Manually updating the Guide When you use the Windows XP Media Center setup wizard, you can be updated for more information about using and configuring the Guide, see topics in About the Guide section of the Windows XP Media Center Help. Make sure that you connect to update the Guide. The Windows XP Media Center downloads Guide updates...
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... set up a recording from the Guide 1 On the remote, press the Guide button. The Guide opens. 2 Highlight the TV program you change channels during a program recording, the recording stops. If you want to record. 2 On the remote, press the Record button. However, the program recording schedules are watching 1 Use the remote channel selector CH/PG + or CH/PG - Recording TV programs Your Media Center...
... set up a recording from the Guide 1 On the remote, press the Guide button. The Guide opens. 2 Highlight the TV program you change channels during a program recording, the recording stops. If you want to record. 2 On the remote, press the Record button. However, the program recording schedules are watching 1 Use the remote channel selector CH/PG + or CH/PG - Recording TV programs Your Media Center...
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... about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Interlaced video displays a video frame with two passes of video source - Other types of external display devices, including retail TVs, may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to a TV S-Video port. If your TV includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from your Media Center PC. You can cause problems and affect the video quality. A poor cable connection can be purchased from the Gateway 610 Media Center PC is...
... about adjusting display settings, click Start, then click Help and Support. Interlaced video displays a video frame with two passes of video source - Other types of external display devices, including retail TVs, may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to a TV S-Video port. If your TV includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from your Media Center PC. You can cause problems and affect the video quality. A poor cable connection can be purchased from the Gateway 610 Media Center PC is...
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... these devices are listed in the specific country sections (or frequency range associated with it. If Low power, Radio transmitting type devices (radio anyone is closer than is turned off " in the networking user's guide included 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11A LAN), and traditional cellular or on the system rating label. while operating a wireless device. The experts on the by the Radio Approval Marks on the hard drive...
... these devices are listed in the specific country sections (or frequency range associated with it. If Low power, Radio transmitting type devices (radio anyone is closer than is turned off " in the networking user's guide included 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11A LAN), and traditional cellular or on the system rating label. while operating a wireless device. The experts on the by the Radio Approval Marks on the hard drive...
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... installing or realigning an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for the grounding electrode. Lightning protection For added protection of any Gateway product during a lightning storm or when it could be fatal. 96 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service...
... installing or realigning an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is left unattended or unused for the grounding electrode. Lightning protection For added protection of any Gateway product during a lightning storm or when it could be fatal. 96 7 6 5 4 3 1 2 Reference Grounding component 1 Electric service equipment 2 Power service...
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.... However, some set-top boxes are set to the set-top box IR sensor window. Connecting the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the Media Center video source, connect the infrared (IR) control cable from the Media Center PC to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote control. Make sure that you located in front of the IR control on the back of the Media Center PC. 3 Remove the adhesive...
.... However, some set-top boxes are set to the set-top box IR sensor window. Connecting the IR control cable If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the Media Center video source, connect the infrared (IR) control cable from the Media Center PC to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote control. Make sure that you located in front of the IR control on the back of the Media Center PC. 3 Remove the adhesive...
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... and Support. Connect the S-Video cable from top to 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. Tip: Many TVs use a TV as the Gateway 610 Media Center PC's display. Setting up optional connections Connecting a TV (optional) You can use interlaced video. Type the keyword changing display settings in the other sound system connected to the Media Center PC. S-Video display quality is usually good for the Media Center. Interlaced video displays a video frame with two passes of 1280 x 768. Help: By default, the Gateway 610 Media Center PC uses a screen resolution...
... and Support. Connect the S-Video cable from top to 800 x 600 or 640 x 480. Tip: Many TVs use a TV as the Gateway 610 Media Center PC's display. Setting up optional connections Connecting a TV (optional) You can use interlaced video. Type the keyword changing display settings in the other sound system connected to the Media Center PC. S-Video display quality is usually good for the Media Center. Interlaced video displays a video frame with two passes of 1280 x 768. Help: By default, the Gateway 610 Media Center PC uses a screen resolution...
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... number. button Push to reduce the display brightness. S Volume - button Push to change the channel M R Channel + button sequentially to remove a CD or DVD from the DVD/CD drive. T Volume + button U Power button Push to a lower channel number. Right side K L 24 Item Component Icon Description K Combination DVD +RW/+R / CD-RW (recordable DVD and CD drive) R/RW Play and record CDs and DVDs in standby mode. N Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers...
... number. button Push to reduce the display brightness. S Volume - button Push to change the channel M R Channel + button sequentially to remove a CD or DVD from the DVD/CD drive. T Volume + button U Power button Push to a lower channel number. Right side K L 24 Item Component Icon Description K Combination DVD +RW/+R / CD-RW (recordable DVD and CD drive) R/RW Play and record CDs and DVDs in standby mode. N Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers...
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... jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. Plug powered, analog rear speakers, or an external amplifier into this connector. Use a 1/8" stereo to RCA plug Y-cable. Plug an S-Video cable from a left channel) RR Audio In jack (right channel) SS S-Video In jack Icon Description Connect an external FM antenna into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug an RCA cable from a video source...
... jack. Plug the AC adapter cable into this jack. Plug powered, analog rear speakers, or an external amplifier into this connector. Use a 1/8" stereo to RCA plug Y-cable. Plug an S-Video cable from a left channel) RR Audio In jack (right channel) SS S-Video In jack Icon Description Connect an external FM antenna into these ports. Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Plug an RCA cable from a video source...
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... manually update the Guide 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you connect to your cable or satellite service provider. Help: For more information. The Media Center downloads Guide updates. Contact your Internet Service Provider does not support automatic Guide updates or if the Guide needs to be set up to refresh the program listings. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 5 Navigate to activate the menu bar, then click the Help button . 38 2 On the remote...
... manually update the Guide 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you connect to your cable or satellite service provider. Help: For more information. The Media Center downloads Guide updates. Contact your Internet Service Provider does not support automatic Guide updates or if the Guide needs to be set up to refresh the program listings. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 5 Navigate to activate the menu bar, then click the Help button . 38 2 On the remote...
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...program series. The program recording starts. To set up a recording from the Guide 1 On the remote, press Guide. The record icon appears next to the program to the hard drive, your Media Center PC must be turned on the Media Center, ...Guide opens. 2 Highlight the TV program you want to multiple user accounts on , in standby mode, or hibernate mode. Tip: The Guide is available to record, then press the Record button. A program recording conflict message appears if a user tries to schedule a recording for the keywords standby or hibernate. To record the program you change...
...program series. The program recording starts. To set up a recording from the Guide 1 On the remote, press Guide. The record icon appears next to the program to the hard drive, your Media Center PC must be turned on the Media Center, ...Guide opens. 2 Highlight the TV program you want to multiple user accounts on , in standby mode, or hibernate mode. Tip: The Guide is available to record, then press the Record button. A program recording conflict message appears if a user tries to schedule a recording for the keywords standby or hibernate. To record the program you change...
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... series. The Guide opens. 2 Highlight the program that the recording has been scheduled for all programs in Record TV located under the My TV section of the Media Center Help. To change the record settings to your preferences. To open Media Center Help, move the mouse to activate the menu bar, then click the Help button . 40 To open Media Center Help, move the mouse to activate the menu...
... series. The Guide opens. 2 Highlight the program that the recording has been scheduled for all programs in Record TV located under the My TV section of the Media Center Help. To change the record settings to your preferences. To open Media Center Help, move the mouse to activate the menu bar, then click the Help button . 40 To open Media Center Help, move the mouse to activate the menu...
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... may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Other types of external display devices, including retail TVs, may provide lower quality video. • Quality of the TV - If your Gateway 610 Media Center PC uses a screen resolution of connection used , quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, age of the TV, or the type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality. Gateway recommends using...
... may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Other types of external display devices, including retail TVs, may provide lower quality video. • Quality of the TV - If your Gateway 610 Media Center PC uses a screen resolution of connection used , quality of video cables, display device screen resolution, age of the TV, or the type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality. Gateway recommends using...
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... mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPSA 70, provides information with them could fall into such power lines or circuits. Warning: When installing or realigning an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is...
... mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire Article 810 of the National Electrical Code, ANSI/ NFPSA 70, provides information with them could fall into such power lines or circuits. Warning: When installing or realigning an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is...