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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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... the Internet. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center software setup. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure.... Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Media Center computer.
... the Internet. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center software setup. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure.... Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Media Center computer.
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... components Remove the computer components from the remote control. 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 during the setup ...out for the wireless remote control. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Receives and sends signals to change channels. The remote control included with your...
... components Remove the computer components from the remote control. 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 during the setup ...out for the wireless remote control. Remote sensor (Infrared "IR" receiver)- FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Receives and sends signals to change channels. The remote control included with your...
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...System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer... components, use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help you set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and...
...System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer... components, use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help you set up and use the Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other devices. Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and...
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... and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become 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.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides...
... and tricks about using your Media Center experience by installing updates as they become 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.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/. 7 Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides...
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...of the sensor. Match the + and - Set up the computer • Before setting 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 back of 23 feet and can be used up to any USB... the centerline of the sensor. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your Media Center computer. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to your display device • Set up ...
...of the sensor. Match the + and - Set up the computer • Before setting 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 back of 23 feet and can be used up to any USB... the centerline of the sensor. If your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your Media Center computer. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you have the USB cable already attached to it, attach the USB cable to your display device • Set up ...
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... connect the video source to the Media Center computer has an affect on the video output quality from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the Coaxial In (TV) port on the back of your computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. The quality of... the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer. - Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial ...
... connect the video source to the Media Center computer has an affect on the video output quality from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the Coaxial In (TV) port on the back of your computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. The quality of... the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of your computer. - Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial ...
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... your set-top box guide for information about remote settings. See your set-top box or satellite receiver. 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 the set-top box IR sensor window.... that you located in the middle. However, some set-top boxes are set to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote sensor to your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for a 1/2- This is set to accept infrared signals. Make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in front ...
... your set-top box guide for information about remote settings. See your set-top box or satellite receiver. 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 the set-top box IR sensor window.... that you located in the middle. However, some set-top boxes are set to receive radio frequency (RF) signals from the remote sensor to your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for a 1/2- This is set to accept infrared signals. Make sure that the infrared control is placed directly in front ...
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...to display the picture on page 27 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 computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for computer video display. ... from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is also brighter and easier on a TV display, you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better...
...to display the picture on page 27 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 computer functions. See Windows Help & Support for computer video display. ... from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. The display quality for the Media Center computer functions, however, is also brighter and easier on a TV display, you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better...
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Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See 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 sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See 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 sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
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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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... information about setting up . Contact your Internet service provider for your Internet connection. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to configure the Media Center software for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows... Start button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens 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...
... information about setting up . Contact your Internet service provider for your Internet connection. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to configure the Media Center software for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete the initial Windows... Start button on the remote to start the Media Center setup wizard. 5 Follow the setup screens 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...
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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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...channel selections, and the DVD menu. 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 power). Transport buttons let you ...cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you direct access to...
...channel selections, and the DVD menu. 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 power). Transport buttons let you ...cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote control lets you take full control of your Media Center may look different.) Shortcut buttons give you direct access to...
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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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...Guide. However, 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 connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the... remote control. Make sure that you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV...
...Guide. However, 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 connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the Start button on the... remote control. Make sure that you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to Settings, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV...
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...Documents\ Recorded TV folder. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have added all of your files, click Finished. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. Nero ...programs that has a DVD player. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that have Windows XP with Media Center can play on page 21 for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc....
...Documents\ Recorded TV folder. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Nero Express After you have added all of your files, click Finished. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. Nero ...programs that has a DVD player. See "Burning recorded video to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another computer that have Windows XP with Media Center can play on page 21 for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc....
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... a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on another computer that has a DVD drive. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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 a non-Media Center computer 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. TV programs that ...
... a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on another computer that has a DVD drive. For more information, click the Media Center's Help icon. 21 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 a non-Media Center computer 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. TV programs that ...
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...connection type has an affect on my TV? The display quality for the best quality. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. S-Video-If your TV does not have a VGA port. A... video signal. If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from Gateway. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with the Media Center computer when you purchased your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from...
...connection type has an affect on my TV? The display quality for the best quality. Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. S-Video-If your TV does not have a VGA port. A... video signal. If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from Gateway. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with the Media Center computer when you purchased your TV includes a VGA port, connect the VGA cable from...
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...Media Center computer detects whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. The Media Center video display will most TVs use interlaced video. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway....com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 • Screen resolution-By default, if your eyes. For a better picture on your display device was purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen...
...Media Center computer detects whether you are using the Media Center computer functions. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to bottom, without the odd/even interlacing. The Media Center video display will most TVs use interlaced video. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway....com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 • Screen resolution-By default, if your eyes. For a better picture on your display device was purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen...