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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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... have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've...service provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection. 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...
... have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've...service provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection. 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...
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.... Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. 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. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Receives and sends...
.... Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. 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. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Receives and sends...
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... Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the ... 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 Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup...
... Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the ... 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 Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup...
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... 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 Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to...
... 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 Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to...
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Setting up to about 22° from the centerline of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. on the batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to the USB port on ... batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to any USB port on the back of the...
Setting up to about 22° from the centerline of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. on the batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. symbols inside the battery compartment. 8 Connect the remote sensor 1 Connect the remote sensor to the USB port on ... batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to any USB port on the back of the...
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...top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. The quality of your computer could be damaged. If the video devices connected to the Media Center. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to your computer are both carried on the back of... source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from the computer. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide.
...top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. The quality of your computer could be damaged. If the video devices connected to the Media Center. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to your computer are both carried on the back of... source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from the computer. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide.
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... control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set-top box sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set-top box IR sensor window. However, some set-top boxes are set to accept infrared signals.... Make sure that you located in the middle. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR sensor that the infrared...
... control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set-top box sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set-top box IR sensor window. However, some set-top boxes are set to accept infrared signals.... Make sure that you located in the middle. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR sensor that the infrared...
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... television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See "Contacting Gateway" on your TV supports: • VGA-Best. See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small...results in the other half of sequential scan lines. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. S-Video display output is also...
... television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See "Contacting Gateway" on your TV supports: • VGA-Best. See Windows Help & Support for Gateway contact information. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small...results in the other half of sequential scan lines. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. S-Video display output is also...
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The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. See your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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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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 Media Center computer. 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 monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions 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 Media Center computer. 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 monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14
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..., 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. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed...
..., 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. e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed...
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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. 3 Click the Volume ... 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 Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on your speaker setup. 16 The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume ... 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.
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...you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel ...selections, and the DVD menu. 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 more information. You ...
...you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel ...selections, and the DVD menu. 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 more information. You ...
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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. - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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 OR - 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. - Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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 OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures.
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... the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you connect to the Internet. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press ... Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. 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. The Guide Data ...
... the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you connect to the Internet. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press ... Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. 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. The Guide Data ...
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...Folders dialog box, then click the drive or folder where the files you want to add to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on a non-Media Center computer that you can play on your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. See "Burning recorded video to the writable DVD are usually located... multiple files) in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you have added all of your files, click Finished. 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, Burn a CD or ...
...Folders dialog box, then click the drive or folder where the files you want to add to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on a non-Media Center computer that you can play on your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. See "Burning recorded video to the writable DVD are usually located... multiple files) in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click Add. 7 After you have added all of your files, click Finished. 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, Burn a CD or ...
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...control. 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. 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... writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. TV programs that have Windows XP with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button ...
...control. 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. 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... writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. TV programs that have Windows XP with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button ...
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... port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. The display quality for optimal video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A: Many factors...
... port, connect the VGA cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. The display quality for optimal video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). A: Many factors...
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...gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 For a better picture on a larger display device. • Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more information, review the FAQ topic at a time, sequentially from top to make colorful motion video look readable. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center...using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for motion video playback. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. Generally, video will produce a lower quality display,...
...gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 For a better picture on a larger display device. • Age of the TV-Newer TVs usually have more information, review the FAQ topic at a time, sequentially from top to make colorful motion video look readable. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center...using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for motion video playback. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. Generally, video will produce a lower quality display,...