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... 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 install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. When an update is available...
... 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 install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. When an update is available...
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... IR control on the set -top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set -top box sensor window. 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... a 1/2- See your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. However, some set-top boxes are set -top box IR sensor window. to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your set -top box IR sensor...
... IR control on the set -top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set -top box sensor window. 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... a 1/2- See your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. However, some set-top boxes are set -top box IR sensor window. to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your set -top box IR sensor...
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... is also brighter and easier on a TV display, you select a display device that is optimized for the Media Center. See Windows Help & Support for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use this ....lines. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. 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....
... is also brighter and easier on a TV display, you select a display device that is optimized for the Media Center. See Windows Help & Support for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. An interlaced video display device will most TVs use this ....lines. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. 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....
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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-screen instructions to turn on the front of the Media Center computer. Make sure that your system and setting up . 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on the power and complete the Media Center set 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 front of the Media Center computer. Make sure that your system and setting up . 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on the power and complete the Media Center set up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14
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... Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Contact your Internet service provider 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...
... Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Contact your Internet service provider 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...
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...save the program to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your home DVD player. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. TV programs that has a DVD player. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have... Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD ...
...save the program to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your home DVD player. The Disc Content window opens. 8 Click Next, then click Burn. TV programs that has a DVD player. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have... Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD ...
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Burning recorded video to a DVD with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 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 the ... recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that have Windows XP 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 programs...
Burning recorded video to a DVD with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 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 the ... recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that have Windows XP 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 programs...
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... of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this high of the video image with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 See Windows Help & Support for standard computer applications are designed to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. The TV screen first ...static white backgrounds with black text look readable. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are generally not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using a VGA or...
... of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this high of the video image with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 See Windows Help & Support for standard computer applications are designed to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. The TV screen first ...static white backgrounds with black text look readable. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are generally not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using a VGA or...
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...display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. A: Yes. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software ...19. 24 Make sure that your Internet account is set up and connected to update the Program Guide. A: You must also have Windows XP with Nero Express cannot be replayed on another Media Center computer or on other computers? You can burn a .DVR-MS file...
...display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. A: Yes. DVDs recorded with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn programs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software ...19. 24 Make sure that your Internet account is set up and connected to update the Program Guide. A: You must also have Windows XP with Nero Express cannot be replayed on another Media Center computer or on other computers? You can burn a .DVR-MS file...
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Getting more information The Media Center is available at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon to view or search for information in the Media Center online help is easy to activate the Media Center tool bar. However, if you follow the on-screen menus. The tool bar appears at your fingertips. 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to use when you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help . 25
Getting more information The Media Center is available at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon to view or search for information in the Media Center online help is easy to activate the Media Center tool bar. However, if you follow the on-screen menus. The tool bar appears at your fingertips. 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to use when you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help . 25
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... to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - Help and Support opens. 2 Click a topic link. - The search results appear... below the search box. 26 Using Help and Support Your Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search.
... to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support. OR - Help and Support opens. 2 Click a topic link. - The search results appear... below the search box. 26 Using Help and Support Your Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search.
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... a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39 5 Maintaining Your Computer 41 Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from viruses 43 Cleaning your computer 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47 Cleaning... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
... a CD or DVD 38 Playing a CD 39 Playing a DVD 39 Creating CDs and DVDs 39 5 Maintaining Your Computer 41 Caring for your computer 42 Updating Windows 42 Protecting your computer from viruses 43 Cleaning your computer 46 Cleaning the exterior 46 Cleaning the keyboard 46 Cleaning the computer display 47 Cleaning... Safety guidelines 60 First steps 60 Troubleshooting 61 Add-in cards 61 Audio 61 Battery 61 CD or DVD drives 61 Computer 63 ii www.gateway.com
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Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support.
Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support opens. You can find help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support.
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... This guide includes information on your hard drive. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well... as other topics. www.gateway.com 7 You can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In ...
... This guide includes information on your hard drive. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Online help Many programs provide information online so you are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power-saving settings as well... as other topics. www.gateway.com 7 You can research a topic or learn how to this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In ...
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... screen and light shining directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of time. Do not use...lighting should not reflect on distant objects. Setting up your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid ...
... screen and light shining directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer, read the following recommendations for long periods of time. Do not use...lighting should not reflect on distant objects. Setting up your work area and avoiding discomfort and strain. Reduce glare by installing shades or curtains on windows, and by installing a glare screen filter on your monitor. ■ Use soft, indirect lighting in a dark room. ■ Avoid ...
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...the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used for several minutes or have not used your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com Windows shuts down and turns off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. In order to turn off your computer, unplug the power... cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer. If your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, ...
...the power cord and modem cable when your computer will not be used for several minutes or have not used your computer, it . 24 www.gateway.com Windows shuts down and turns off your computer is in Standby, the power indicator flashes. In order to turn off your computer, unplug the power... cord and modem cable from the wall outlets. Important If for some reason you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in Windows to remove all electrical power from your computer. If your computer, press and hold the power button for about changing the power button mode, ...
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.... 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the power button ... does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer does not turn it . Important If your computer. www.gateway.com 25 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. When...
.... 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it off, wait ten seconds, then turn off, press and hold the power button ... does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to restart (reboot) your computer does not turn it . Important If your computer. www.gateway.com 25 If closing unresponsive programs does not restore your computer to normal operation, you may have to check the disk status runs automatically. When...
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... the keyboard Function keys Editing buttons Internet buttons Indicators Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional Numeric keys keypad Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. 26 www.gateway.com Feature Icon Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Description...
... the keyboard Function keys Editing buttons Internet buttons Indicators Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Internet buttons Windows keys Application key Directional Numeric keys keypad Keyboard features The keyboard has several different types of a document. 26 www.gateway.com Feature Icon Editing buttons Function keys Internet buttons Audio playback buttons Navigation keys Description...
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... in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). www.gateway.com 27 Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. These keys can also... be used in Windows. Press one of these keys to activate the function. Press the corresponding key to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) ...
... in combination with other keys to open utilities like F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). www.gateway.com 27 Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated. These keys can also... be used in Windows. Press one of these keys to activate the function. Press the corresponding key to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) ...
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... to adjust the overall volume and the volume of your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of specific sound devices in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. This...purpose. For more than the default audio device, you are universal jacks. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- The Control Panel window opens. To use the volume controls to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Realtek dialog box opens. ...
... to adjust the overall volume and the volume of your hard drive. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of specific sound devices in Category View, click Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices. This...purpose. For more than the default audio device, you are universal jacks. The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens. -OR- The Control Panel window opens. To use the volume controls to the computer audio jack(s). 2 Click Start, then click Control Panel. The Realtek dialog box opens. ...