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All other countries. Notices © 2005 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc.
All other countries. Notices © 2005 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc.
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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 access the Internet. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Media Center software setup. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer, but before you start ...
Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to access the Internet. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center computer. Video source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Media Center software setup. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer, but before you start ...
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Receives and sends signals to change channels. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top box to and from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components...
Receives and sends signals to change channels. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote sensor to a set-top box to and from the packaging and lay them out for the wireless remote control. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components...
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Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your Media Center computer and software. If you purchased a sound system with your display device settings. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. 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 ...
Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your Media Center computer and software. If you purchased a sound system with your display device settings. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. 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 ...
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... 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 Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide...
... 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 Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide...
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... you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on the back of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. Match the + and - Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you...
... you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to the USB port on the back of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. Match the + and - Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media Center hardware, make sure that you...
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... the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide.
... the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio signals are not grounded correctly, your computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide.
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to the set-top box IR sensor window. See your 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 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set -top box guide for a 1/2- Make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in front of the...
to the set-top box IR sensor window. See your 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 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the remote control. The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set -top box guide for a 1/2- Make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in front of the...
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...screen resolution of the video image with the even lines. By default, if your eyes. 11 For a better picture on page 27 for Gateway contact information. Many TVs use a TV as VGA output. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. This ...215; 600 for computer video display. The progressive scan picture is not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you select a display device that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and...
...screen resolution of the video image with the even lines. By default, if your eyes. 11 For a better picture on page 27 for Gateway contact information. Many TVs use a TV as VGA output. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. This ...215; 600 for computer video display. The progressive scan picture is not optimized for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. See "Contacting Gateway" on a TV display, you select a display device that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and...
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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 For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. 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.
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 For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. 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.
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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. Connecting the computer to the sound system. Analog audio jacks. 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.
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. Connecting the computer to the sound system. Analog audio jacks. 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.
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Turning on the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button 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 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 the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button 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 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
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Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection. For more information about setting up your Internet connection is set 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. e The Media Center setup wizard requires ...
Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection. For more information about setting up your Internet connection is set 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. e The Media Center setup wizard requires ...
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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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Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Navigation buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Transport buttons let you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode...
Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Navigation buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Transport buttons let you direct access to the previous screen, change the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode...
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Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control 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. 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. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures.
Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control 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. 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. - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures.
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The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 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 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 download program information from your cable ...
The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 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 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 download program information from your cable ...
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The non-Media Center computer must also 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 Programs, then click Nero Express. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another Media Center computer or on another computer that has a DVD player. The Disc Content window opens. 5 Click the Add button to open the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click the drive or folder where the files you may want to save the program to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, ...
The non-Media Center computer must also 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 Programs, then click Nero Express. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another Media Center computer or on another computer that has a DVD player. The Disc Content window opens. 5 Click the Add button to open the Select Files and Folders dialog box, then click the drive or folder where the files you may want to save the program to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, ...
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TV programs that have Windows XP 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 -screen prompts to DVD and replayed on another 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 drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More ...
TV programs that have Windows XP 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 -screen prompts to DVD and replayed on another 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 drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More ...