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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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... Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to make sure that you 've selected. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Make sure that all of these connections... are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to access the Internet. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available...
... Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to make sure that you 've selected. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Make sure that all of these connections... are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to access the Internet. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available...
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... 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. 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. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Infrared...
... 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. 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. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Infrared...
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...in this guide to help you 've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a...an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you connect 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. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you are...
...in this guide to help you 've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a...an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you connect 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. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you are...
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... available, Windows will automatically prompt you to keep the Windows operating system updated by going 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 Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using...
... available, Windows will automatically prompt you to keep the Windows operating system updated by going 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 Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using...
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... a range of 23 feet and can be used up the sound system (optional) If you 're familiar with the + and - Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on page 11. If your...computer. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure 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. on your Media Center computer. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two ...
... a range of 23 feet and can be used up the sound system (optional) If you 're familiar with the + and - Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on page 11. If your...computer. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure 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. on your Media Center computer. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two ...
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...-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. The quality of your computer. - Coaxial (TV) 9 If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center computer has an affect on the back of cable used to connect the video source to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial...connection, a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to the Coaxial In (TV) port on the back of your computer could be damaged. OR - ...
...-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. The quality of your computer. - Coaxial (TV) 9 If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center computer has an affect on the back of cable used to connect the video source to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial...connection, a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If the video devices connected to the Coaxial In (TV) port on the back of your computer could be damaged. OR - ...
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...4 Place the sticky side of the IR control on the set to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for a 1/2- Look 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 box guide for information about remote settings. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set-top box IR sensor window. to accept infrared signals. Make sure that the infrared control...
...4 Place the sticky side of the IR control on the set to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for a 1/2- Look 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 box guide for information about remote settings. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set-top box IR sensor window. to accept infrared signals. Make sure that the infrared control...
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...and 800 × 600 for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. For a better picture on your TV ... × 600 or 640 × 480. See Windows Help & Support for the Media Center computer functions, however, is optimized for Gateway contact information. By default, if your Media Center computer. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on a TV display, you...
...and 800 × 600 for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. For a better picture on your TV ... × 600 or 640 × 480. See Windows Help & Support for the Media Center computer functions, however, is optimized for Gateway contact information. By default, if your Media Center computer. The progressive scan picture is also brighter and easier on a TV display, you...
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Analog audio jacks. See your computer to the sound system. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation 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 connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13
Analog audio jacks. See your computer to the sound system. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation 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 connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13
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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-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 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-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 the front of the Media Center computer.
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... 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 your Internet connection is set up your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to complete the...
... 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 your Internet connection is set up your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to complete the...
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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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...volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you direct access to make selections, navigate back ... and get more information. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). 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 enter numbers and...
...volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you direct access to make selections, navigate back ... and get more information. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). 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 enter numbers and...
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The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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. - 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
The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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. - 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
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...OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you are connected to the Internet. However, on the remote ... 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 Settings, then press OK.
...OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you are connected to the Internet. However, on the remote ... 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 Settings, then press OK.
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...the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. The TV program recordings are located. You can play on your files, click Finished. The non-Media Center computer must also have added all of your home DVD player. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the ...Burn. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you 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 have recorded a program, you may want to record (hold down the CTRL ...
...the \Shared Documents\ Recorded TV folder. The TV program recordings are located. You can play on your files, click Finished. The non-Media Center computer must also have added all of your home DVD player. If you do not see the folder you want, browse through the ...Burn. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you 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 have recorded a program, you may want to record (hold down the CTRL ...
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... Update. 1 Insert a blank, 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. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. ... 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 the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive...
... Update. 1 Insert a blank, 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. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. ... 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 the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive...
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...quality. 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 video displayed from the Gateway Accessory Store. The display quality for the best quality. Note: Cable ... quality of the video source, type of the video signal coming into the Media Center computer has an affect on the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). S-Video display output is not as good as the...
...quality. 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 video displayed from the Gateway Accessory Store. The display quality for the best quality. Note: Cable ... quality of the video source, type of the video signal coming into the Media Center computer has an affect on the video quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). S-Video display output is not as good as the...
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...static white backgrounds with the even lines. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. This results in the... other half of display device-Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are using the Media Center computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for viewing and...
...static white backgrounds with the even lines. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. This results in the... other half of display device-Small computer monitors for standard computer applications are using the Media Center computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for viewing and...