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All other countries. Notices © 2005 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2
All other countries. Notices © 2005 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2
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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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The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Make sure that you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. 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 ...
The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Make sure that you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. 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 ...
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The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Receives and sends signals to change channels. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- 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. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. ...
The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Receives and sends signals to change channels. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- 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. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. ...
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If you are connecting your audio system. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help you set up and use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help set up your Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect 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 Monitor Guide The...
If you are connecting your audio system. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help you set up and use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help set up your Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect 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 Monitor Guide The...
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Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center ... available. When an update 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...
Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center ... available. When an update 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...
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... display device • Set 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 the back of 23 feet and can be used up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you have the USB...
... display device • Set 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 the back of 23 feet and can be used up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you have the USB...
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... the quality of your 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. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the audio In RCA jacks...
... the quality of your 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. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the audio In RCA jacks...
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This 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 the middle. Make sure that you located in front of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set -top box sensor window. 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 the set -top box...
This 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 the middle. Make sure that you located in front of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set -top box sensor window. 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 the set -top box...
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... a TV You can use a TV as VGA output. If your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to display the picture on a TV display, you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. S-Video display quality is not optimized...TV images. If you did not purchase a display device when you select a display device that is not as good as a display device. See "Contacting Gateway" on your Media Center computer. Many TVs cannot display this . • S-Video-Good. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at a time...
... a TV You can use a TV as VGA output. If your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to display the picture on a TV display, you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. S-Video display quality is not optimized...TV images. If you did not purchase a display device when you select a display device that is not as good as a display device. See "Contacting Gateway" on your Media Center computer. Many TVs cannot display this . • S-Video-Good. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at a time...
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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. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV.
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Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See 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. Analog audio jacks. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs.
Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Connecting the computer to the sound system. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See 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. Analog audio jacks. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs.
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Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready 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 monitor or TV, then press the power button 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 Media Center computer.
Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready 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 monitor or TV, then press the power button 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 Media Center computer.
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Contact your Internet service provider for your Internet connection. 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 configure the Media Center software for 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 specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to complete the...
Contact your Internet service provider for your Internet connection. 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 configure the Media Center software for 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 specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to complete the...
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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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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 the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features....
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 the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features....
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OR - 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. 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. -
OR - 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. 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. -
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The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. However, on the remote control. 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 ...
The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. However, on the remote control. 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 ...
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Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your home DVD player. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that you want to save the program to open the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click the drive or folder where the files you can use a DVD-RAM disc with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog ...
Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your home DVD player. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that you want to save the program to open the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click the drive or folder where the files you can use a DVD-RAM disc with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog ...
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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 a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. 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 the remote control. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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. TV ...
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 a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. 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 the remote control. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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. TV ...