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Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of 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. Notices © 2005 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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Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that all of these connections are also called set-top boxes. 4...
Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that all of these connections are also called set-top boxes. 4...
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The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Receives and sends signals to change channels. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Infrared...
The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Receives and sends signals to change channels. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Infrared...
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Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you are connecting 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. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help you set up and use the other devices. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. If you...
Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you are connecting 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. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help you set up and use the other devices. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. If you...
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... 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 Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the...
... 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 Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the...
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... • Set up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the back of the sensor. Set up the computer • Before setting up the sound system (optional) If you 're familiar...
... • Set up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the back of the sensor. Set up the computer • Before setting up the sound system (optional) If you 're familiar...
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... of the video output to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center display device. Coaxial (TV) 9
... of the video output to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center display device. Coaxial (TV) 9
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Connect the IR control cable If your set-top box guide for information about remote settings. However, some set-top boxes are set to accept infrared signals. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in Step 2. See your Media Center configuration uses a set -top box IR sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set -top box for a 1/2- Make sure that the infrared control is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR sensor that the set-top box is set -top box or satellite receiver. to change ...
Connect the IR control cable If your set-top box guide for information about remote settings. However, some set-top boxes are set to accept infrared signals. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in Step 2. See your Media Center configuration uses a set -top box IR sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set -top box for a 1/2- Make sure that the infrared control is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR sensor that the set-top box is set -top box or satellite receiver. to change ...
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...a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and 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. By default, if your TV supports: • VGA-Best. An... that are optimized for more information about changing the screen resolution. S-Video display quality is not optimized for TV images. See "Contacting Gateway" on your Media Center computer. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of alternating scan lines. ...
...a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and 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. By default, if your TV supports: • VGA-Best. An... that are optimized for more information about changing the screen resolution. S-Video display quality is not optimized for TV images. See "Contacting Gateway" on your Media Center computer. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of alternating scan lines. ...
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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. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of your TV's documentation. 12
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. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of your TV's documentation. 12
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Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See 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. Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs.
Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See 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. Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs.
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Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready 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 monitor or TV, then press the power button 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.
Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready 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 monitor or TV, then press the power button 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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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 connection. Contact your specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for 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...
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 connection. Contact your specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for 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...
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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, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound system and set up Media ...
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, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound system and set up Media ...
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Transport buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Navigation buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you take full control of your Media Center experience. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get ...
Transport buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Navigation buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you take full control of your Media Center experience. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get ...
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OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures. Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and 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 option, then press OK. -
OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures. Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and 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 option, then press OK. -
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However, on the remote control. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 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 software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update ...
However, on the remote control. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 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 software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update ...
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Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have recorded a program, you may want to add to the writable DVD are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you want to save the program to a DVD. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on your files, click Finished. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your recordable DVD drive. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. You cannot use ...
Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have recorded a program, you may want to add to the writable DVD are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you want to save the program to a DVD. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on your files, click Finished. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your recordable DVD drive. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. You cannot use ...
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For 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. 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-screen prompts to a DVD using Media Center, you can be recorded to DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder ...
For 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. 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-screen prompts to a DVD using Media Center, you can be recorded to DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder ...