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All other countries. 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. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2
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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 access the Internet. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Media Center computer. Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. Video source-Make sure that you 've selected. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Contact your Internet service provider ...
Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to access the Internet. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Media Center computer. Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. Video source-Make sure that you 've selected. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Contact your Internet service provider ...
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Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- 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. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process....
Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- 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. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process....
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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 Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up and use the Media Center computer and software. If you connect your Media Center computer and software. Also, use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your audio system....
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 Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up and use the Media Center computer and software. If you connect your Media Center computer and software. Also, use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your audio system....
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Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and ... Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support...
Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and ... Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ and the Gateway Support Web site at support...
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... of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. Match the + and -
... of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. Match the + and -
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... a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of the video output to the Coaxial In...
... a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of the video output to the Coaxial In...
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Connect the IR control cable If your set-top box or satellite receiver. to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your set to the set -top box sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the video source to the Media Center computer, connect the infrared (IR) control cable to the remote sensor and attach the IR control to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote control. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in front of the IR...
Connect the IR control cable If your set-top box or satellite receiver. to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your set to the set -top box sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the video source to the Media Center computer, connect the infrared (IR) control cable to the remote sensor and attach the IR control to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote control. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in front of the IR...
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...one at a time, sequentially from top to help you purchased your Media Center computer and your eyes. 11 See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for... the Media Center computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for TV images. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that your Media Center...
...one at a time, sequentially from top to help you purchased your Media Center computer and your eyes. 11 See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for... the Media Center computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for TV images. Select the highest quality port that are optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that your Media Center...
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OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source. 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 your TV. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV's documentation. 12
OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source. 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 your TV. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV's documentation. 12
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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 See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. 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. Connecting the computer to the sound 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 See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. 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. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
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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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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 complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for ...
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 complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for ...
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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. 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 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, ...
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, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16 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, ...
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Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Transport buttons let ...
Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Transport buttons let ...
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OR - Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control 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. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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. -
OR - Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control 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. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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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Make sure that you are connected to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on occasion, you may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you connect to the Internet. However, on the remote control. 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 Guide Data dialog...
Make sure that you are connected to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on occasion, you may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you connect to the Internet. However, on the remote control. 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 Guide Data dialog...
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The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Media Center can be recorded to a DVD. 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 you want to add to the writable DVD are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you have added all of your files, click Finished. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders in the Location pane. 6 Click the file you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you ...
The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Media Center can be recorded to a DVD. 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 you want to add to the writable DVD are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you have added all of your files, click Finished. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the folders in the Location pane. 6 Click the file you want to record (hold down the CTRL or SHIFT key when you ...
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Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you can be recorded to DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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 save a recorded program to finish burning the DVD. TV programs that have Windows XP with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 ...
Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you can be recorded to DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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 save a recorded program to finish burning the DVD. TV programs that have Windows XP with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 ...