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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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...few minutes to make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. The video source is usually an antenna..., a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Internet connection-Your computer needs an ...
...few minutes to make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you've selected. The video source is usually an antenna..., a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've probably already decided where you want to set -top boxes. 4 Internet connection-Your computer needs an ...
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... to and from the remote control. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs,... volume levels, and more. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Receives and sends ...
... to and from the remote control. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs,... volume levels, and more. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Receives and sends ...
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...your audio system. Sound 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. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you 've located an Internet connection and a ...other devices. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up your Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you set ...
...your audio system. Sound 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. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you 've located an Internet connection and a ...other devices. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help set up your Media Center computer and software. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you set ...
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... 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 The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to solve...
... 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 The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about making the most of your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to solve...
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... remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your Media Center computer. Setting 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. on the batteries with the components, connect them to...
... remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your Media Center computer. Setting 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. on the batteries with the components, connect them to...
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... may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from the computer. The quality of cable used to connect the video source to the Media Center computer has an affect on the video output quality from a video source (such as a direct cable connection, a cable set-top box, a ... the back of your computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from...
... may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from the computer. The quality of cable used to connect the video source to the Media Center computer has an affect on the video output quality from a video source (such as a direct cable connection, a cable set-top box, a ... the back of your computer. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from...
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...Step 2. However, some set-top boxes are set to accept infrared signals. 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 your set-...top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set-top box IR sensor window. Make sure that the infrared control is the IR sensor. 10 ...
...Step 2. However, some set-top boxes are set to accept infrared signals. 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 your set-...top box or satellite receiver. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set-top box IR sensor window. Make sure that the infrared control is the IR sensor. 10 ...
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...picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. If your Media Center computer. If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your display device was purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen ... the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See "Contacting Gateway" on your TV supports: • VGA-Best. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and ...
...picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. If your Media Center computer. If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your display device was purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen ... the screen, a standard interlaced analog television will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. See "Contacting Gateway" on your TV supports: • VGA-Best. Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and ...
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Analog audio jacks. 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. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
Analog audio jacks. 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. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
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Make sure that 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 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 Media Center computer.
Make sure that 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 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 Media Center computer.
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... the most recent software releases and security updates installed. For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete..., 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 in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection...
... the most recent software releases and security updates installed. For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4 After you complete..., 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 in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection...
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...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. ...
...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. ...
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.... Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. 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 the previous screen, change the...
.... Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. 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 the previous screen, change the...
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OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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. - 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. Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu. 18
OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to view pictures. 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. - 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. Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu. 18
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... 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 Get guide data, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then...
... 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 Get guide data, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then...
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... Q810243 Update. See "Burning recorded video to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your recordable DVD drive. 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. The non...-Media Center computer must also have added all of your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. The TV program recordings are located. If you ...
... Q810243 Update. See "Burning recorded video to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your recordable DVD drive. 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. The non...-Media Center computer must also have added all of your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. The TV program recordings are located. If you ...
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... be recorded to finish burning the DVD. 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 Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video... click OK. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to DVD and replayed on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. 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 ...
... be recorded to finish burning the DVD. 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 Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video... click OK. 6 Follow the on-screen prompts to DVD and replayed on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. 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 ...
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...interlaced or progressive scan), can be made correctly for the best quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The video displayed from the Media Center is only as good as the display type, quality of the video ... S-Video display output is not optimized for the Media Center computer functions, however, is best viewed on my TV? Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. If you did not ...
...interlaced or progressive scan), can be made correctly for the best quality. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The video displayed from the Media Center is only as good as the display type, quality of the video ... S-Video display output is not optimized for the Media Center computer functions, however, is best viewed on my TV? Media Center FAQs Following are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. If you did not ...
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...; 600 for more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are generally not optimized for the type of the video image with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text...
...; 600 for more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are generally not optimized for the type of the video image with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text...