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...software setup. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up and use your Internet connection. ...Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Make sure that you have access to access the Internet. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Internet connection-Your computer needs an ...
...software setup. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up and use your Internet connection. ...Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Make sure that you have access to access the Internet. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Internet connection-Your computer needs an ...
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..." receiver)- 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. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top box to...
..." receiver)- 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. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top box to...
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... you set up and use the other devices. 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 set up your audio system. Monitor Guide...
... you set up and use the other devices. 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 set up your audio system. Monitor Guide...
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...(TV) cables. The quality of the video output to the S-Video In jack on one cable. If the video devices connected to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. Select the connector that... your computer. If you use S-Video, you also need to your computer are both carried on the back of your...
...(TV) cables. The quality of the video output to the S-Video In jack on one cable. If the video devices connected to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your Gateway computer user guide. Select the connector that... your computer. If you use S-Video, you also need to your computer are both carried on the back of your...
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... the set-top box is placed directly in Step 2. 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 your set-top...
... the set-top box is placed directly in Step 2. 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 your set-top...
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...default, if your TV supports: • VGA-Best. The progressive scan picture is optimized for computer video display. See "Contacting Gateway" on your TV has a VGA port, use this. • S-Video-Good. For a better picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality...information about changing the screen resolution. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for Gateway contact information. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display than ...
...default, if your TV supports: • VGA-Best. The progressive scan picture is optimized for computer video display. See "Contacting Gateway" on your TV has a VGA port, use this. • S-Video-Good. For a better picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality...information about changing the screen resolution. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for Gateway contact information. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display than ...
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For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. 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'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.
For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. 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'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.
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... Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Navigation buttons let you direct access to Media Center features. Transport buttons...
... Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Navigation buttons let you direct access to Media Center features. Transport buttons...
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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. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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. 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. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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. OR -
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...in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. The TV program recordings are located. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non... The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have recorded a program, you may want to save the program to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a ...
...in the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. The TV program recordings are located. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non... The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have recorded a program, you may want to save the program to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a ...
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... DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. 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 the remote control. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 TV programs that have Windows...a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. 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.
... DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. 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 the remote control. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 TV programs that have Windows...a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. 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.
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...Center computer functions, however, is only as good as VGA output. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that were offered with a VGA input is the best choice. • Quality of video source-The quality of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can cause problems... and affect the video quality. Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Gateway Accessory Store. The video displayed from Gateway. S-Video-If your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with the Media Center...
...Center computer functions, however, is only as good as VGA output. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that were offered with a VGA input is the best choice. • Quality of video source-The quality of TV (interlaced or progressive scan), can cause problems... and affect the video quality. Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Gateway Accessory Store. The video displayed from Gateway. S-Video-If your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with the Media Center...
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...purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of the video image with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media...lower the Media Center screen resolution to a TV? See Windows Help & Support for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Generally, video will most TVs use interlaced video. Interlaced video displays a video frame with black text look its best. For more advanced features, produce a better quality...
...purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of the video image with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media...lower the Media Center screen resolution to a TV? See Windows Help & Support for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Generally, video will most TVs use interlaced video. Interlaced video displays a video frame with black text look its best. For more advanced features, produce a better quality...
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... Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ ports (optional) Parallel port S-Video out jack (optional) TV Tuner (optional) Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 12 Voltage switch Audio in/side speaker jack Headphone/front speaker jack ...(optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your...
... Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394/FireWire™/ i.Link™ ports (optional) Parallel port S-Video out jack (optional) TV Tuner (optional) Modem jack Case cover thumbscrew 12 Voltage switch Audio in/side speaker jack Headphone/front speaker jack ...(optional) S/PDIF jack (optional) USB ports Monitor port Serial port PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Monitor port (optional) Telephone jack www.gateway.com Important Your computer hardware options and port locations may vary from the illustration below. Chapter 2: Checking Out Your...
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... United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this port. Before turning on your area. For more information, see "Installing a ...Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this jack. The power supply...
... United States, the utility power is supplied at a nominal 115 volts at 50 Hz. www.gateway.com 13 Plug a parallel device (such as a digital camcorder) into this jack. Plug a standard S-Video cable into this port. Before turning on your area. For more information, see "Installing a ...Component Icon Power connector Case cover thumbscrews Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack IEEE 1394 ports Parallel port S-Video (TV) out jack (optional) Modem jack Voltage switch Desktop PC Back Description Plug the power cord into this jack. The power supply...
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... the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. Look on the front of the drive for ... Installing programs, playing ... CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. Note: To use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of the following drive types. www.gateway.com 37 Use your drive type... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Identifying drive types Your...
... the blank DVDs you purchase must state Double Layer, Dual Layer, or DL. Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, accessing data, and recording video and data to CDs and DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-R, and DVD-RW discs. Look on the front of the drive for ... Installing programs, playing ... CDs, accessing data, creating CDs, and playing DVDs. Note: To use your computer to enjoy a wide variety of the following drive types. www.gateway.com 37 Use your drive type... Installing programs, playing audio CDs, playing DVDs, and accessing data. Identifying drive types Your...
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... data can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your computer. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more . Tips & Tricks For more information about playing CDs, see "Playing CDs" in Using Your Computer which has been ...CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard...
... data can play DVDs with the DVD program or Windows Media Player on your computer. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more . Tips & Tricks For more information about playing CDs, see "Playing CDs" in Using Your Computer which has been ...CDs ■ Create MP3 music files from a music CD to your hard drive, copy or create data CDs and DVDs, create music CDs, create video DVDs, and more information about creating CDs and DVDs, see "Creating CDs and DVDs" in Using Your Computer which has been included on your hard...
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...The screen resolution is connected to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your hard drive....then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to the video port on the back of your computer. 72 www.gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. The computer is running but there is plugged in the Search box , then click...
...The screen resolution is connected to close the Phone and Modem Options dialog box. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Tips & Tricks For more information about changing the screen resolution, click Start, then click Help and Support. If your hard drive....then click Properties. 4 Click the Modem tab, then adjust the Speaker volume control. 5 Click OK twice to the video port on the back of your computer. 72 www.gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. The computer is running but there is plugged in the Search box , then click...
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... the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the way up for at least a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. The damper wire is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? Troubleshooting The color is not uniform Make sure... monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. www.gateway.com 73 Make sure that the monitor warms up from the lower screen edge, to pass through the screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence...
... the way down from the upper screen edge and 1/3 of the way up for at least a half hour, then restart your monitor and video card documentation. The damper wire is there a horizontal line or wire visible across the monitor screen? Troubleshooting The color is not uniform Make sure... monitor, electric fan, fluorescent light, metal shelf, or laser printer. ■ You demagnetize the screen using the monitor's degauss feature. www.gateway.com 73 Make sure that the monitor warms up from the lower screen edge, to pass through the screen for brighter colors and greater luminescence...
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... ■ Connect the equipment to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA This device complies with FCC rules. Warning To reduce the risk of ...that may cause undesired operation. Warning Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. These limits are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device...
... ■ Connect the equipment to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway, Inc. 7565 Irvine Center Drive Irvine, CA 92618 USA This device complies with FCC rules. Warning To reduce the risk of ...that may cause undesired operation. Warning Do not use only No. 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord. These limits are : shielded video cable when an external monitor is connected ■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for a Class B digital device...