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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 have access to a dial-up your Media Center computer. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up or broadband Internet connection before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that all of these connections are also called set-top boxes. 4 The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably ...
Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center computer. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up or broadband Internet connection before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that all of these connections are also called set-top boxes. 4 The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably ...
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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. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. FM antenna-Receives FM radio ...
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. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. FM antenna-Receives FM radio ...
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Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect your display device settings. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your audio system. If you purchased a sound system with 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 If you are connecting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer ...
Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect your display device settings. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your audio system. If you purchased a sound system with 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 If you are connecting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer ...
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...is available, Windows will automatically 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... to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information.
...is available, Windows will automatically 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... to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information.
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... and can be used 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 the back of the sensor. Match the + and - on your computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor...
... and can be used 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 the back of the sensor. Match the + and - on your computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor...
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... the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. - Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from a video source (such as a direct cable connection, a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top...
... the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. - Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from a video source (such as a direct cable connection, a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top...
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Make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set -top box sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. See your set -top box or satellite receiver. to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote ...
Make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with a 1/8-inch dark circle in Step 2. The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set -top box sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that you located in the middle. See your set -top box or satellite receiver. to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote ...
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...with one at a time, sequentially from top to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. If your video display does not provide the image quality that you select a display device that is not optimized for the...Media Center computer functions. Many TVs use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to help you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. By default, if your eyes. 11 A progressive scan TV displays the entire ...
...with one at a time, sequentially from top to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. If your video display does not provide the image quality that you select a display device that is not optimized for the...Media Center computer functions. Many TVs use this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to help you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. By default, if your eyes. 11 A progressive scan TV displays the entire ...
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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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Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. 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. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. 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. 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 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 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.
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Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for your specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. 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 ...
Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for your specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. 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 ...
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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, 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 ...
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, 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 ...
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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). Navigation buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you take full control of your Media...
Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Navigation buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you take full control of your Media...
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OR - Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons 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 view pictures. Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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. 18
OR - Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons 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 view pictures. Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. 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. 18
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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 downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect 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...
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 downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect 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...
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Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you may want to save the program to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have recorded a program, you can play on your home DVD player. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. The TV program recordings are located. See "Burning recorded video to open the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click the drive or folder ...
Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you may want to save the program to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have recorded a program, you can play on your home DVD player. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. The TV program recordings are located. See "Burning recorded video to open the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click the drive or folder ...
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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. 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. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 TV programs that have Windows XP with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on -screen prompts to DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD ...
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. 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. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 TV programs that have Windows XP with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on -screen prompts to DVD and replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD ...