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...by installing updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. 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.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software...
...by installing updates as they become available. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. 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.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software...
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... the sticky side of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. to the set -top box sensor window. However, some set-top boxes are set to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back... of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box IR sensor window. See your set -top box guide for a 1/2- The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set -top box to receive radio...
... the sticky side of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. to the set -top box sensor window. However, some set-top boxes are set to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back... of the IR control. 2 Locate the IR sensor on the set -top box IR sensor window. See your set -top box guide for a 1/2- The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set -top box to receive radio...
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... for the Media Center. Many TVs cannot display this interlaced method to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. See Windows Help & Support for computer video display. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or...some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that are optimized for TV images. 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 ...
... for the Media Center. Many TVs cannot display this interlaced method to help you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. See Windows Help & Support for computer video display. A progressive scan TV displays the entire picture, drawn sequentially from a VGA (monitor) port or...some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that are optimized for TV images. 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 ...
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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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... updates installed. For more information about setting up . 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 configure the Media Center software for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet connection. ...
... updates installed. For more information about setting up . 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 configure the Media Center software for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet connection. ...
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... through the folders in the Location pane. 6 Click the file you click to a DVD. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you have Windows XP with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero ... Next, then click Burn. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can use a DVD-RAM disc with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. See "Burning recorded video to the writable DVD are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then...
... through the folders in the Location pane. 6 Click the file you click to a DVD. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you have Windows XP with Nero Express. 2 If a CD Drive dialog box opens, click Cancel. 3 Click Start, All Programs, Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero ... Next, then click Burn. TV programs that have been recorded with Media Center can use a DVD-RAM disc with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. See "Burning recorded video to the writable DVD are usually located in the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then...
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...4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then 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. The non... a DVD drive. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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...
...4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then 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. The non... a DVD drive. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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...
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See Windows Help & Support for more information about changing the screen resolution. • Size of...results in the other half of sequential scan lines. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using a VGA or an S-Video... Center to output to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are designed to 800 × 600...
See Windows Help & Support for more information about changing the screen resolution. • Size of...results in the other half of sequential scan lines. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using a VGA or an S-Video... Center to output to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Although they offer excellent resolutions and refresh rates, they are designed to 800 × 600...
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... recorded programs on a home DVD player. Make sure that were 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 play recorded programs on page 19. 24 A: Yes. A:... You must also have Windows XP with my Media Center computer to get this "Download Error" message when the ...
... recorded programs on a home DVD player. Make sure that were 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 play recorded programs on page 19. 24 A: Yes. A:... You must also have Windows XP with my Media Center computer to get this "Download Error" message when the ...
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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 view or search for information in the Media Center online help. 25 Getting more information The Media Center is easy to use when you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help is available at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon 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 view or search for information in the Media Center online help. 25 Getting more information The Media Center is easy to use when you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help is available at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon to activate the Media Center tool bar.
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... the arrow button to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. The search results appear below the search box. 26 OR - Help and Support opens. 2 Click a topic link. - Use...
... the arrow button to help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of your Gateway Media Center computer. 1 To start the search. The search results appear below the search box. 26 OR - Help and Support opens. 2 Click a topic link. - Use...
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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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To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support. You can find help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. www.gateway.com 5 Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. 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. You can find help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support opens. www.gateway.com 5 Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer.
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...by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. www.gateway.com 7 This guide includes information on your hard drive. 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 addition to perform a task while you can search for a topic or ...
...by selecting a topic from a Help menu or by viewing the help contents, checking the index, searching for information by clicking a Help button. www.gateway.com 7 This guide includes information on your hard drive. 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 addition to perform a task while you can search for a topic or ...
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... screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com 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 focusing...
... screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com 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 focusing...
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...you turn off your computer will not be used your computer for long periods. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . In order to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. While in Standby mode, move the... mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer. If your computer, certain components in Windows to "wake" it . 24 www.gateway.com Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board...
...you turn off your computer will not be used your computer for long periods. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . In order to remove all electrical power from the wall outlets. While in Standby mode, move the... mouse or press the power button to turn off your computer. If your computer, certain components in Windows to "wake" it . 24 www.gateway.com Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use the Turn Off Computer option in the power supply and system board...
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www.gateway.com 25 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X ...unresponsive programs and restart your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then ... off , press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . When the checks are not responding. Restarting ...
www.gateway.com 25 To close programs that is not responding. 3 Click End Task. 4 Click X ...unresponsive programs and restart your computer: 1 Press CTRL+ALT+DEL. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. Important If your computer does not turn off , wait ten seconds, then ... off , press and hold the power button for about five seconds, then release it on again. As a part of the Windows Task Manager dialog box. 5 If your computer does not respond, turn it . When the checks are not responding. Restarting ...
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... keys to adjust the volume. Chapter 3: Getting Started Using 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...
... keys to adjust the volume. Chapter 3: Getting Started Using 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...
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Press one of these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. www.gateway.com 27 Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press the corresponding key to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. Press ...F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Press these keys to activate the function. These keys can also be used in Windows. Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated.
Press one of these keys to move the cursor up, down, right, or left. www.gateway.com 27 Directional keys Numeric keypad Press these keys to open the Windows Start menu. Press the corresponding key to type numbers when the numeric keypad (NUM LOCK) is turned on. Press ...F (Search utility), R (Run utility), and E (Explorer utility). Press these keys to activate the function. These keys can also be used in Windows. Using the keyboard Feature Icon Indicators Windows keys Application key Description Show if your NUM LOCK, CAPS LOCK, or SCROLL LOCK keys are activated.
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... been included on page 26. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Realtek dialog box opens. 3 Configure the audio jacks for your computer has five audio jacks...
... been included on page 26. Configuring the audio jacks If the back of your speaker setup. 30 www.gateway.com The Control Panel window opens. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. The Realtek dialog box opens. 3 Configure the audio jacks for your computer has five audio jacks...
