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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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...connection to update the program guide and to make sure that all of these connections are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to access the Internet. Contact your Internet service provider for... up your Internet connection. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. Make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center computer. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables.
...connection to update the program guide and to make sure that all of these connections are also called set up and use your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to access the Internet. Contact your Internet service provider for... up your Internet connection. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center software setup. Make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center computer. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables.
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...top box 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. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) ...Sends input from the remote control. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them ...
...top box 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. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Infrared (IR) ...Sends input from the remote control. The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them ...
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...-by-step instructions in this guide to help you set up your Media Center computer and software. 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 Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your audio system. If you are connecting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect your display ...
...-by-step instructions in this guide to help you set up your Media Center computer and software. 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 Monitor Guide The monitor or display device guide provides information about using and adjusting your audio system. If you are connecting your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you connect your display ...
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... updates as they become available. 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 problems. Windows...
... updates as they become available. 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 problems. Windows...
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...the USB cable to the USB port on the back of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your Media Center computer. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote... vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up to any...
...the USB cable to the USB port on the back of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on your remote sensor does not have : • Set up your computer • Set up your Media Center computer. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote... vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of the sensor. Setting up Media Center hardware Now that you use a TV as the Media Center display device instead of the sensor. The remote control has a range of 23 feet and can be used up to any...
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...set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center display device. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from the computer. Coaxial (TV)... 9 Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture...
...set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center display device. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) from the computer. Coaxial (TV)... 9 Use the highest quality video source available for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. For more information about correct grounding, see your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture...
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...top box is set -top box or satellite receiver. Look for information about remote settings. See your set-top box guide for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set to accept infrared signals. to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove...any 1/8-inch jack on the set -top box IR sensor window. 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 ...
...top box is set -top box or satellite receiver. Look for information about remote settings. See your set-top box guide for a 1/2- The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to your set to accept infrared signals. to 3/8-inch metallic rectangle with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove...any 1/8-inch jack on the set -top box IR sensor window. 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 ...
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...; 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. An interlaced video display device will most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to bottom, without the odd/.... If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your TV supports: • VGA-Best. 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...
...; 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. An interlaced video display device will most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to bottom, without the odd/.... If you did not purchase a display device when you purchased your Media Center computer and your TV supports: • VGA-Best. 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...
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Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on 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. See your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your sound system's audio inputs. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13 The sound system setup varies, depending on 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. See your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Connecting the computer to the sound system.
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Make sure that your system and setting up . 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then 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-screen instructions to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14
Make sure that your system and setting up . 1 Press the power button on the front of the monitor or TV, then 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-screen instructions to turn on the power and complete the Media Center set up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to complete the device setup. 14
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Contact your Internet connection. For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to configure the Media Center software for your Internet connection is set up your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows...press the 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 ...
Contact your Internet connection. For more information about setting up . Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to configure the Media Center software for your Internet connection is set up your Internet service provider for more information, see "Windows...press the 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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...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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... play the CD and DVD player. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Transport buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the ... the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume...
... play the CD and DVD player. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Press the OK button to make selections, navigate back to Media Center features. Transport buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the ... the screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. You can quickly start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume...
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The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons 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 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.
The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons 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 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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.... 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. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Make sure that you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Get guide data, then ...
.... 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. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Make sure that you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program Guide is set up to Get guide data, then ...
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...to add to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. The non-Media Center computer must also have added all of your home DVD player. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to open the Select..., Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. The Disc Content window opens. 5 Click the Add button to a DVD. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that have been recorded with Nero Express After you have recorded a program, you can use...
...to add to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. The non-Media Center computer must also have added all of your home DVD player. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to open the Select..., Burn a CD or Data DVD, Nero Programs, then click Nero Express. The Disc Content window opens. 5 Click the Add button to a DVD. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that have been recorded with Nero Express After you have recorded a program, you can use...
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... Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. 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 the remote...
... Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your home DVD player or on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. 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 the remote...
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...but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Media Center is not as good as the source video signal. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have .../faqs/. If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from Gateway. The display quality for optimal video quality. To view other Media Center FAQs that can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's VGA In port for computer video display. ...
...but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Media Center is not as good as the source video signal. Gateway recommends using high-quality video cables that are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA-If your TV does not have .../faqs/. If you did not order a display device when you purchased it from Gateway. The display quality for optimal video quality. To view other Media Center FAQs that can connect the Media Center computer video output to the TV's VGA In port for computer video display. ...
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...8226; Type of a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to a TV? Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Q: How do not make ...static white backgrounds with two passes of sequential scan lines. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to 800 × 600 or 640 × ...
...8226; Type of a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to a TV? Because most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 Q: How do not make ...static white backgrounds with two passes of sequential scan lines. Some small display devices do I configure my Media Center to output to 800 × 600 or 640 × ...