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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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Video source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set 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. Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up or broadband Internet connection before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center software setup. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've ...
Video source-Make sure that all of these connections are also called set 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. Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up or broadband Internet connection before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center software setup. Planning your Media Center computer setup Locate connections You've ...
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The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. 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 ...
The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. Receives and sends signals to and from the remote sensor to a set-top box to change channels. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Batteries-Two AA batteries for easy access during the setup process. Infrared (IR) control cable-Sends input from the remote control. 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 ...
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Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you are connecting 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 display device settings. If you connect your audio system. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your Media Center computer and software...
Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound system setup poster helps you are connecting 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 display device settings. If you connect your audio system. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up your computer and other documents and information resources described here to help set up your Media Center computer and software...
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... Update Remember 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 Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information.
... Update Remember 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 Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information.
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... Center computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the back of the sensor. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. symbols inside...
... Center computer. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position the remote sensor so the remote control has a direct, unobstructed view of a display device provided by Gateway, see Connecting a TV on the back of the sensor. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into the remote control. symbols inside...
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... a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to your computer are both carried on the video device to the Media Center. If...
... a video device (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set -top box usually provides a better quality signal than an antenna. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. If you use S-Video, you also need to your computer are both carried on the video device to the Media Center. If...
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This is set to accept infrared signals. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set-top box IR sensor window. See your set-top box guide 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 computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the back of the IR control on the set-top box sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate the ...
This is set to accept infrared signals. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to the set-top box IR sensor window. See your set-top box guide 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 computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the back of the IR control on the set-top box sensor window. Before using the Media Center remote control, make sure that the set-top box is the IR sensor. 10 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control. 2 Locate the ...
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... TV as VGA output. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. By default, if your eyes. 11 S-Video display quality is not as good ...as a display device. The display quality for Gateway contact information. See "Contacting Gateway" on your display device was purchased with two passes of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for ...
... TV as VGA output. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to 800 × 600 or 640 × 480. By default, if your eyes. 11 S-Video display quality is not as good ...as a display device. The display quality for Gateway contact information. See "Contacting Gateway" on your display device was purchased with two passes of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for ...
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For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source. 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 your TV's documentation. 12
For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV. OR OR 3 Turn the TV on the back of the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on and select the TV In video source. 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 your TV's documentation. 12
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See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. 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. 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 Connecting the computer to the sound system.
See your sound system's audio inputs. Analog audio jacks. 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. 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 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 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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Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates 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 e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for more information, see "Windows Update" 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....
Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates 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 e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for more information, see "Windows Update" 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....
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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. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound system and set up Media ...
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. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the Volume tab, then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section. Configuring your speakers After you have connected your sound system and set up Media ...
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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 screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. 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. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the ...
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 screen display aspect ratio, and get more information. 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. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the ...
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Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. - OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons 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 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. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control.
Use the Media Center Guide to select a Media Center menu option, then press OK. - OR - The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons 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 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. 18 Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote control.
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The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect to the Internet ...
The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Get guide data, then press OK. The Media Center downloads Program Guide updates. 19 Make sure that you are connected to the Internet. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. The Media Center requires Internet access to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you connect to the Internet ...
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The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP 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. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your files, click Finished. The TV program recordings are located. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. 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 add to the writable DVD are usually ...
The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP 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. Nero Express opens. 20 4 Move your files, click Finished. The TV program recordings are located. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to a DVD. 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 add to the writable DVD are usually ...
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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 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you ...
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 The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD drive. Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you ...