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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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... also called set up and use your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center software setup. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Make sure that you have access to ...connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer, but before starting your Media Center computer. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver...
... also called set up and use your Internet connection. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center software setup. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. Make sure that you have access to ...connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer, but before starting your Media Center computer. The video source is usually an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver...
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...from the remote control. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5... Receives and sends signals to change channels. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access...
...from the remote control. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5... Receives and sends signals to change channels. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access...
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...-by-step instructions in this guide to help you set up your display device settings. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you connect your audio system. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and...If you are connecting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up and use the other devices. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. Documentation...
...-by-step instructions in this guide to help you set up your display device settings. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you connect your audio system. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and...If you are connecting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up and use the other devices. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. Documentation...
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... available, Windows will automatically prompt you to keep the Windows operating system updated by going 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 Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using...
... available, Windows will automatically prompt you to keep the Windows operating system updated by going 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 Web site You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about using...
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...the components, connect them to your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. Match the + and - If your computer. Setting up to about 22° from... the centerline of the sensor. The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up Media Center hardware Now that you 're ...
...the components, connect them to your display device • Set up the sound system (optional) If you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on page 11. Match the + and - If your computer. Setting up to about 22° from... the centerline of the sensor. The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up Media Center hardware Now that you 're ...
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... video output to the computer. Coaxial (TV) 9 OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from the computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or other video device) to the Coaxial In (TV) ... used to connect the video source to your computer are both carried on the back of your computer. If the video devices connected to the Media Center computer has an affect on the video output quality from a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top box ...
... video output to the computer. Coaxial (TV) 9 OR - • Connect a coaxial cable (not included) from the computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. A direct cable connection, cable set-top box, or satellite set -top box, or other video device) to the Coaxial In (TV) ... used to connect the video source to your computer are both carried on the back of your computer. If the video devices connected to the Media Center computer has an affect on the video output quality from a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top box ...
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Look for information about remote settings. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to 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 set-top box IR sensor ...window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that the infrared control is set to...
Look for information about remote settings. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to 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 set-top box IR sensor ...window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that the infrared control is set to...
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...device. If you did not purchase a display device when you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. See "Contacting Gateway" on your display device was purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of the video image with the even lines. Many TVs cannot display this . ... and small text. S-Video display output is also brighter and easier on page 27 for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. By default, if your eyes. 11 However, some older TVs provide a lower quality...
...device. If you did not purchase a display device when you may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. See "Contacting Gateway" on your display device was purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of the video image with the even lines. Many TVs cannot display this . ... and small text. S-Video display output is also brighter and easier on page 27 for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. By default, if your eyes. 11 However, some older TVs provide a lower quality...
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Connecting the computer to the sound system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. Analog audio jacks.
Connecting the computer to the sound system. The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 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. Analog audio jacks.
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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 Media Center computer. 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 monitor or TV, then press the power button on -screen instructions 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 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 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 -screen instructions 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 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Contact your Internet service provider for your Internet connection. For more information, see "Windows..." 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 more information about setting up .
...wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up your specific requirements. 15 Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to complete the Media Center software configuration. Contact your Internet service provider for your Internet connection. For more information, see "Windows..." 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 more information about setting up .
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... 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...
... 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...
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.... You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you direct access to Media Center features. Navigation buttons let you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons ...give you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Transport buttons let you...
.... You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you direct access to Media Center features. Navigation buttons let you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons ...give you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Transport buttons let you...
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Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and 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 option, then press OK. - Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures.
Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control. OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 Using Media Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and 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 option, then press OK. - Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures.
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... Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you are connected to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Make sure that you connect to ...download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 ...
... Guide manually to refresh the program listings. 1 Before starting the Media Center, make sure that you are connected to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Make sure that you connect to ...download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 ...
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...video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on your home DVD player. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that have ... replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. You can play on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player. See "Burning recorded video to the writable DVD are usually located in the Location pane. 6 Click the...
...video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have been recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on your home DVD player. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that have ... replayed on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. You can play on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player. See "Burning recorded video to the writable DVD are usually located in the Location pane. 6 Click the...
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.... 6 Follow the on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. TV programs that have Windows XP with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The non...-Media Center computer must also have been recorded 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...
.... 6 Follow the on another computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. TV programs that have Windows XP with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The non...-Media Center computer must also have been recorded 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...
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...a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from Gateway. To view other Media Center FAQs that can lower video quality. 22 Other types of video cables can connect the Media Center computer video output to a TV. Q: Why does the Media Center video display look bad on the video quality.... good as VGA output. The video displayed from the Gateway Accessory Store. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Media Center is not as good as the source video signal. However...
...a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from Gateway. To view other Media Center FAQs that can lower video quality. 22 Other types of video cables can connect the Media Center computer video output to a TV. Q: Why does the Media Center video display look bad on the video quality.... good as VGA output. The video displayed from the Gateway Accessory Store. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Media Center is not as good as the source video signal. However...
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...VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with the even lines. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using . Because most likely flicker when displaying thin ...with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 This results in the other half of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this high of display device-Small computer monitors for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. Many TVs...
...VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with the even lines. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using . Because most likely flicker when displaying thin ...with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 This results in the other half of TV (interlaced or progressive scan) Many TVs use this high of display device-Small computer monitors for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. Many TVs...