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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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... and satellite receivers are available in the location 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 access the Internet. Make sure... that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV ...
... and satellite receivers are available in the location 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 access the Internet. Make sure... that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV ...
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... components Remove the computer components from the remote control. 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. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (...optional) 5 Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Receives and sends signals to change channels. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from ...
... components Remove the computer components from the remote control. 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. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (...optional) 5 Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Receives and sends signals to change channels. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from ...
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...13. 6 Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you connect your Media Center computer and software. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased ...setup poster helps you set up and use the other devices. If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to...
...13. 6 Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you connect your Media Center computer and software. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased ...setup poster helps you set up and use the other devices. If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to...
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... Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 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 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...
... Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 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 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...
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...have : • Set up your computer • Set up your display device • Set up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the... remote control. on page 11. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway...
...have : • Set up your computer • Set up your display device • Set up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the... remote control. on page 11. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway...
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... computer. Coaxial (TV) 9 Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center display device. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV...
... computer. Coaxial (TV) 9 Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center display device. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV...
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...that the set-top box is set -top box or satellite receiver. 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 ...) signals from the back of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set to accept infrared signals. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. Before using the...
...that the set-top box is set -top box or satellite receiver. 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 ...) signals from the back of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set to accept infrared signals. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. Before using the...
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... Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is usually good for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. By default, if your display device was purchased with two passes of sequential ... display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, ...
... Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is usually good for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. By default, if your display device was purchased with two passes of sequential ... display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your video display does not provide the image quality that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to help you may shift, ...
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Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See your sound system's audio inputs. 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. Analog audio jacks.
Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See your sound system's audio inputs. 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. Analog audio jacks.
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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. 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
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... wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows setup...
... wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows setup...
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... 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. ...
... 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. ...
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... DVD menu. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. 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 enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Numeric... keypad/ Data entry buttons let 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...
... DVD menu. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. 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 enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Numeric... keypad/ Data entry buttons let 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...
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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. 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 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. 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. -
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.... Make sure that you are connected to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select... to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to the Internet. However, on the remote control.
.... Make sure that you are connected to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 The Media Center requires Internet access to Get guide data, then press OK. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select... to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to the Internet. However, on the remote control.
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...create video DVDs that you can play on page 21 for viewing on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive... to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your recordable DVD drive. You can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on your home DVD player. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have added all of your files, click Finished. The ...
...create video DVDs that you can play on page 21 for viewing on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center can use a DVD-RAM disc with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive... to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your recordable DVD drive. You can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on your home DVD player. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have added all of your files, click Finished. The ...
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... click OK. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to DVD and replayed on another 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. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Service Pack (SP)...disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD ...
... click OK. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to DVD and replayed on another 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. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Service Pack (SP)...disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD ...
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... purchased your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from Gateway. To view other Media Center FAQs that can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's VGA In port for optimal video quality. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with a VGA input is not...
... purchased your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from Gateway. To view other Media Center FAQs that can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's VGA In port for optimal video quality. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with a VGA input is not...
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... computer applications are generally not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Many TVs cannot display this interlaced method to a TV? Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are using the Media Center computer functions. An interlaced video display device will...better on your display device was purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution 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 Progressive scan video ...
... computer applications are generally not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Many TVs cannot display this interlaced method to a TV? Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are using the Media Center computer functions. An interlaced video display device will...better on your display device was purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution 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 Progressive scan video ...