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All rights reserved. Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. 2 All other countries. Notices © 2005 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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Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that all of these connections are also called set up your Media Center software setup. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Make sure that you have access to a dial-up ...
Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that all of these connections are also called set up your Media Center software setup. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Make sure that you have access to a dial-up ...
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The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. 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)- Receives and sends signals to change channels. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. 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. The ...
The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. 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)- Receives and sends signals to change channels. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the remote control. 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. The ...
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Also, use the Media Center computer and software. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect your display device settings. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your audio system. If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source ...
Also, use the Media Center computer and software. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect your display device settings. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your audio system. If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source ...
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... computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and... available. 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...
... computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system updated by going to install them. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and... available. 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...
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... • Set 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 batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA...
... • Set 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 batteries with the components, connect them to your Media Center computer. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA...
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... Center computer has connectors for best results. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to your computer are both carried on...
... Center computer has connectors for best results. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to your computer are both carried on...
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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. See your set-top box or satellite receiver. 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 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set-top box ...
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. See your set-top box or satellite receiver. 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 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control on the set-top box by shining a flashlight through the set-top box IR sensor window. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set-top box ...
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...Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. S-Video display output is usually good for Gateway contact information. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using...Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of sequential scan lines. Select the highest quality port that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however,...
...Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. S-Video display output is usually good for Gateway contact information. See "Contacting Gateway" on the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using...Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of sequential scan lines. Select the highest quality port that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however,...
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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 the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of your TV's documentation. 12
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 the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of your TV's documentation. 12
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Connecting the computer to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See your computer to the sound system. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Analog audio jacks. 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. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs.
Connecting the computer to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See your computer to the sound system. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 Analog audio jacks. 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. The sound system setup varies, depending on your sound system's audio inputs.
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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 the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14 Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready 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.
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 the front of the monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions to complete the device setup. 14 Make sure that your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready 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.
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e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . Contact your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you ...
e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to make sure that Media Center has the most recent software releases and security updates installed. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 For more information about setting up . Contact your Internet service provider for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you ...
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The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. 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 ...
The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. 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 ...
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Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Navigation buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Transport buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced ...
Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Navigation buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Transport buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced ...
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OR - 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. 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.
OR - 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. 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 Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Get guide data, then press OK. Make sure that you connect to the Internet. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. However, on occasion, you may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the...
The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Get guide data, then press OK. Make sure that you connect to the Internet. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. However, on occasion, you may need to update the Program Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the...
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See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that you can use a DVD-RAM disc 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. The TV program recordings are located. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs 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 want to ...
See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that you can use a DVD-RAM disc 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. The TV program recordings are located. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs 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 want to ...
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The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 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 has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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 Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player...
The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 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 has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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 Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player...