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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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... information about setting up your Internet connection. 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 selected. The video source is usually an antenna, a ... connection to update the program guide and to access the Internet. 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...
... information about setting up your Internet connection. 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 selected. The video source is usually an antenna, a ... connection to update the program guide and to access the Internet. 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...
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... FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Receives and sends signals to change channels. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. ... the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more....
... FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Receives and sends signals to change channels. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. ... the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more....
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.... Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up your Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices. If you purchased a sound system with ...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...
.... Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up your Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices. If you purchased a sound system with ...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...
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.... 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 solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user...
.... 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 solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user...
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...control has a range of 23 feet and can be used 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 page 11. on your display device • Set up to about 22° from the centerline ...of the sensor. Match the + and - Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you're familiar...
...control has a range of 23 feet and can be used 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 page 11. on your display device • Set up to about 22° from the centerline ...of the sensor. Match the + and - Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you're familiar...
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... (TV) port on the back of your computer. - If the video devices connected to the computer. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer could be damaged. OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video device (such... correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center computer has an affect on one cable. Coaxial (TV) 9
... (TV) port on the back of your computer. - If the video devices connected to the computer. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer could be damaged. OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from a video device (such... correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center computer has an affect on one cable. Coaxial (TV) 9
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... are set to the set-top box IR sensor window. See your set -top box IR sensor window. Look for information about remote settings. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to accept infrared signals. This is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control on... the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set -top box guide for a 1/2- Make sure that you located in the middle. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that the infrared control is set to...
... are set to the set-top box IR sensor window. See your set -top box IR sensor window. Look for information about remote settings. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to accept infrared signals. This is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control on... the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set -top box guide for a 1/2- Make sure that you located in the middle. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that the infrared control is set to...
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... than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. The display quality for the Media Center. By default, if your video display does not provide the image quality...for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The progressive scan picture is usually good for Gateway contact information. If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your display device was purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a...
... than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. The display quality for the Media Center. By default, if your video display does not provide the image quality...for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The progressive scan picture is usually good for Gateway contact information. If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your display device was purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a...
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Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. See your sound system's audio inputs. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. See your sound system's audio inputs. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
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Make sure that 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 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 your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14 Turning on the front of the Media Center computer.
Make sure that 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 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 your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14 Turning on the front of the Media Center computer.
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...more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security ...updates installed. Contact your Internet connection. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for more information, see "Windows Update" on page ...
...more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security ...updates installed. Contact your Internet connection. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for more information, see "Windows Update" on page ...
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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 Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, click ... 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. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens...
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 Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. 4 Click the Speakers tab, click ... 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. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens...
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.... Press the OK button to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD... and DVD player. 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 Media Center features. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, ...
.... Press the OK button to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD... and DVD player. 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 Media Center features. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, ...
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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 Use the Media Center Guide 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 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. -
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 Use the Media Center Guide 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 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. -
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... Internet access to Settings, then press OK. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 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 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. The...
... Internet access to Settings, then press OK. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. 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 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. The...
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...a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have... computer that you can play on your home DVD player. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to DVD using Media Center" on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. If you do not see the folder you want...
...a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have... computer that you can play on your home DVD player. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to DVD using Media Center" on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. If you do not see the folder you want...
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...home DVD player or on another Media Center computer 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. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More ... Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the on the remote control. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on -screen prompts to DVD and ...
...home DVD player or on another Media Center computer 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. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More ... Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the on the remote control. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on -screen prompts to DVD and ...
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.../windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. If you did not order a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with the Media Center computer when you purchased it from Gateway. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. S-Video display quality is not optimized for optimal video...
.../windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. If you did not order a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with the Media Center computer when you purchased it from Gateway. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have a VGA port. S-Video display quality is not optimized for optimal video...
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... The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of sequential scan lines. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are generally not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. • Screen resolution-By default, if your eyes. Some small display devices do... I configure my Media Center to output to display the picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will produce ...
... The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one pass of sequential scan lines. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are generally not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. • Screen resolution-By default, if your eyes. Some small display devices do... I configure my Media Center to output to display the picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will produce ...