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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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.... Video source-Make sure that you 've selected. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center software setup. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available ...direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. 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...
.... Video source-Make sure that you 've selected. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center software setup. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available ...direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. 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...
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Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-...) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. 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. Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-...) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. The remote control...
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... and software. If you are connecting your display device settings. 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 ... and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up your computer and other devices. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a ...
... and software. If you are connecting your display device settings. 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 ... and software. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up your computer and other devices. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a ...
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... to solve problems. Windows 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.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using...
... to solve problems. Windows 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.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using...
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..., connect them to your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up ...your Media Center computer. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to any USB port on ...
..., connect them to your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up ...your Media Center computer. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to any USB port on ...
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...more information about correct grounding, see your computer. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the Media Center display device. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from the computer. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA...your computer are both carried on the back of your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Coaxial In (TV) port on one cable. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Select the connector...
...more information about correct grounding, see your computer. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the Media Center display device. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from the computer. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA...your computer are both carried on the back of your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Coaxial In (TV) port on one cable. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Select the connector...
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...back of the IR control on the set-top box sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Look for information about remote settings. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control ...the set-top box IR sensor window. to accept infrared signals. Connect the IR control cable If 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 ...
...back of the IR control on the set-top box sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. Look for information about remote settings. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control ...the set-top box IR sensor window. to accept infrared signals. Connect the IR control cable If 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 ...
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...lls in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to 800 × 600 or ...a TV You can use interlaced video. S-Video display quality is optimized for the Media Center. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of alternating scan lines. See "Contacting Gateway" on your TV supports: • VGA-Best. However, some older TVs provide...
...lls in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to 800 × 600 or ...a TV You can use interlaced video. S-Video display quality is optimized for the Media Center. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of alternating scan lines. See "Contacting Gateway" on your TV supports: • VGA-Best. However, some older TVs provide...
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See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. 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.
See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. 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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Make sure that your system and setting 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-screen instructions to turn on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on the power and complete the Media Center set up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14
Make sure that your system and setting 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-screen instructions to turn on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on the power and complete the Media Center set up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14
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... 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. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up...
... 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. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up...
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... 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 Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16 The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. ...
... 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 Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16 The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. ...
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...enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Press the OK button to Media Center features. 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 direct access to make selections, ...volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs...
...enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Press the OK button to Media Center features. 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 direct access to make selections, ...volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs...
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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. - 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.
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...Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then...to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Get guide data, then press OK....
...Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then...to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Get guide data, then press OK....
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... on your recordable DVD drive. The TV program recordings are located. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, ... to copy the recorded program to a DVD. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. ...
... on your recordable DVD drive. The TV program recordings are located. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, ... to copy the recorded program to a DVD. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. ...
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... replayed on another computer that has a DVD drive. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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. TV programs that has a... More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the on a non-Media Center computer that have Windows XP 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...
... replayed on another computer that has a DVD drive. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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. TV programs that has a... More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the on a non-Media Center computer that have Windows XP 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...
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... quality video. A poor cable connection can affect the video quality significantly: • Display type-The Media Center is only as good as VGA output. The video displayed from Gateway. To view other Media Center FAQs that were offered with the Media Center computer when you purchased your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the...
... quality video. A poor cable connection can affect the video quality significantly: • Display type-The Media Center is only as good as VGA output. The video displayed from Gateway. To view other Media Center FAQs that were offered with the Media Center computer when you purchased your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from the...
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...will most TVs use this high of a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small ...motion video look its best. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on a TV display, you are using the Media Center computer functions. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. See Windows Help & Support for the type of display...
...will most TVs use this high of a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small ...motion video look its best. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on a TV display, you are using the Media Center computer functions. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. See Windows Help & Support for the type of display...