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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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... provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection. 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 to make sure that you have access to access the Internet...
... provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection. 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 to make sure that you have access to access the Internet...
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... other devices. If you set up and use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help you are connecting your Media Center computer to an ... Setup Poster The setup poster helps you 've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you set up your computer and other... stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your display device settings.
... other devices. If you set up and use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help you are connecting your Media Center computer to an ... Setup Poster The setup poster helps you 've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you set up your computer and other... stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your display device settings.
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Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to...
Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. When an update is available, Windows will automatically prompt you to...
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... not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your Media Center computer. The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up to any USB port on the batteries with the components, connect them to your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If... cable to the USB port on the back 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. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote...
... not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your Media Center computer. The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up to any USB port on the batteries with the components, connect them to your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If... cable to the USB port on the back 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. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote...
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...• S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer. - Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not... connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the Media Center display device. Coaxial (TV) 9 Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or an antenna) to connect the audio...
...• S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer. - Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not... connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to the Media Center display device. Coaxial (TV) 9 Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or an antenna) to connect the audio...
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... may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the back of the IR sensor that the set-top box is placed directly in Step 2. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in front of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set to receive... radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote sensor to your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for a 1/2- The IR control cable sends input from the remote control.
... may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the back of the IR sensor that the set-top box is placed directly in Step 2. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in front of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set to receive... radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote sensor to your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for a 1/2- The IR control cable sends input from the remote control.
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S-Video display quality is usually good for Gateway contact information. See "Contacting Gateway" on your TV supports: • VGA-Best. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use a TV as VGA output. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to ... the screen resolution. By default, if your TV has a VGA port, use interlaced video. See Windows Help & Support for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. The display quality for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. If you did not purchase a display device...
S-Video display quality is usually good for Gateway contact information. See "Contacting Gateway" on your TV supports: • VGA-Best. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use a TV as VGA output. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from top to ... the screen resolution. By default, if your TV has a VGA port, use interlaced video. See Windows Help & Support for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. The display quality for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. If you did not purchase a display device...
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See your sound system's audio inputs. 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. Analog audio jacks.
See your sound system's audio inputs. 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. Analog audio jacks.
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OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 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. - Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures.
OR - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 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. - Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures.
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... 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 use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. However...
... 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 use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. However...
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...WinDVD) installed. The TV program recordings are located. The non-Media Center computer must also have added all of your files, click Finished. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. TV programs that have ...been recorded with Media Center can play on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player. You can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD,...
...WinDVD) installed. The TV program recordings are located. The non-Media Center computer must also have added all of your files, click Finished. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. TV programs that have ...been recorded with Media Center can play on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player. You can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD,...
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... Start button on -screen prompts to finish burning the DVD. 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 DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed...
... Start button on -screen prompts to finish burning the DVD. 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 DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed...
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Other types of the video signal coming into the Media Center computer has an affect on my TV? Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can be made correctly for optimal video quality. A poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality.... Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. However, ...
Other types of the video signal coming into the Media Center computer has an affect on my TV? Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that can be made correctly for optimal video quality. A poor cable connection can cause problems and affect the video quality.... Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. However, ...
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...the even lines. This results in the other half of the video image with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the type of ... bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Many TVs cannot display this high of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. For a better picture on ...
...the even lines. This results in the other half of the video image with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the type of ... bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Many TVs cannot display this high of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this interlaced method to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. For a better picture on ...
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However, if you follow the on-screen menus. Getting more information The Media Center is easy to use when you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help is available at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon to activate the Media Center tool bar. The tool bar appears at your fingertips. 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to view or search for information in the Media Center online help. 25
However, if you follow the on-screen menus. Getting more information The Media Center is easy to use when you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help is available at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon to activate the Media Center tool bar. The tool bar appears at your fingertips. 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to view or search for information in the Media Center online help. 25
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...the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. The search results appear below the search box. 26 Help and Support opens.... 2 Click a topic link. - Using Help and Support Your Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. OR - Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to start ...
...the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen, then click the arrow button to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. The search results appear below the search box. 26 Help and Support opens.... 2 Click a topic link. - Using Help and Support Your Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. OR - Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to start ...
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... 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your... computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 ...
... 3 Help and Support 5 Searching for a topic 6 BigFix 6 Using Your Computer guide 7 Online help 7 Gateway contact information 8 2 Checking Out Your Gateway Computer 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your... computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard 26 Keyboard features 26 Using the mouse 28 Adjusting the volume 30 Configuring the audio jacks 30 Connecting the dial-up modem 31 ...
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... memory card reader 35 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs ... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
... memory card reader 35 Memory card types 35 Inserting a memory card 36 Using the CD or DVD drive 37 Identifying drive types 37 Inserting a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs ... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
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...reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82... Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works 85 Naming the computers and ...
...reader 68 Modem (dial-up 68 Monitor 72 Mouse 74 Networks 74 Passwords 74 Power 75 Printer 75 Sound 77 Telephone support 78 Before calling Gateway Customer Care 78 Telephone numbers 79 Self-help 80 Tutoring 80 Training 80 7 Networking Your Computer 81 Introduction to Networking 82... Using a router 82 Creating an Ethernet network 84 Installing Ethernet cards and drivers 84 Making sure your broadband connection works 85 Naming the computers and ...