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... box, or a satellite receiver. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Media Center software setup. Your... Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a video source before starting your Internet connection. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you have access to access the Internet.
... box, or a satellite receiver. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Media Center computer, but before you start connecting computer components, take a few minutes to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before setting up your Media Center software setup. Your... Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to a video source before starting your Internet connection. Cable boxes and satellite receivers are available in the location you have access to access the Internet.
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... setting up . 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. 5 Follow the setup screens to complete the Media Center software configuration. Contact your specific requirements.... provider 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 Internet connection.
... setting up . 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. 5 Follow the setup screens to complete the Media Center software configuration. Contact your specific requirements.... provider 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 Internet connection.
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... 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...
... 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...
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...computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 You can quickly... start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote ...
...computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make a selection. 17 You can quickly... start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Learning about the remote control The Media Center remote ...
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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 Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures. 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. -
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 Use the Media Center Guide to view pictures. 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. -
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...connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the 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 ...Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. However, on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you are connected to the Internet.
...connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2 Press the 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 ...Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate to update the Media Center Program Guide. However, on the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Navigate to Settings, then press OK. Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you are connected to the Internet.
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... home DVD player. 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. The TV program recordings are located. TV programs that has a DVD player...
... home DVD player. 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. The TV program recordings are located. TV programs that has a DVD player...
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... 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 control. Burning recorded video to a ...DVD with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on -screen prompts to finish burning the DVD. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center If you save...
... 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 control. Burning recorded video to a ...DVD with the Media Center can play the DVD on your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on -screen prompts to finish burning the DVD. The non-Media Center computer must also have been recorded with Media Center If you save...
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...Windows and to start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support. The search results appear below the search box. 26 Help and Support opens. 2 Click a topic link. - OR - Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of your Gateway Media Center computer.... 1 To start the search. Using Help and Support Your Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly...
...Windows and to start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support. The search results appear below the search box. 26 Help and Support opens. 2 Click a topic link. - OR - Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of your Gateway Media Center computer.... 1 To start the search. Using Help and Support Your Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help you quickly...
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... 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started 19 Working safely 20 Reducing eye strain 20 Setting up your computer desk and ... your computer 21 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 21 Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard ...
... 9 Desktop PC Front 10 Desktop PC Back 12 Identifying your model 15 Gateway model and serial number 15 Microsoft Certificate of Authenticity 15 Finding your specifications 16 Accessories 16 3 Getting Started 19 Working safely 20 Reducing eye strain 20 Setting up your computer desk and ... your computer 21 Avoiding discomfort and injury from repetitive strain 21 Protecting from power source problems 22 Checking the voltage selection 22 Starting your computer 23 Waking up your computer 24 Turning off your computer 24 Restarting (rebooting) your computer 25 Using the keyboard ...
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www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. You can find help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support.
www.gateway.com 5 Help and Support opens. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help information by clicking a link, performing a search, or browsing the index. You can find help you quickly discover and use the many features of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Help and Support Help and Support Your computer includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of your Gateway computer. To start Help and Support: ■ Click Start, then click Help and Support.
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...9632; Suggested Topics - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you entered in Help and Support and contain the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To... start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
...9632; Suggested Topics - It automatically gathers information about using BigFix: ■ From the BigFix program, click Help, then click Tutorial. 6 www.gateway.com Whenever BigFix detects a problem, it alerts you entered in Help and Support and contain the words you by flashing the blue taskbar icon. To... start BigFix: ■ Click Start, All Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click BigFix. To learn more about the latest bugs, security alerts, and updates from...
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... your hard drive. You can access most online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for information by clicking a Help button. www.gateway.com 7 Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power... this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
... your hard drive. You can access most online help Many programs provide information online so you can search for information by clicking a Help button. www.gateway.com 7 Using Your Computer guide Using Your Computer guide In addition to perform a task while you are using the Internet, sending a fax, and changing power... this guide, the Using Your Computer guide has been included on using Windows, using the program. To access the Using Your Computer guide: ■ Click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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Remove this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this screw before opening the case. Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. ... the back of the cable into an S-Video jack on page 30. Lift this connector. Plug the other peripheral device" on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 13 Component Icon Power connector Cover release lever Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Parallel port S-Video (TV...
Remove this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation. To access this screw before opening the case. Plug a parallel device (such as a DSL or cable modem for a broadband Internet connection) into this jack. ... the back of the cable into an S-Video jack on page 30. Lift this connector. Plug the other peripheral device" on your hard drive. www.gateway.com 13 Component Icon Power connector Cover release lever Case cover thumbscrew Rear speaker jack (black plug) (optional) Ethernet (network) jack Parallel port S-Video (TV...
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Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Installing peripheral devices 19
Chapter 3 Getting Started • Using your computer safely • Protecting your computer from power source problems • Turning your computer on and off • Adjusting the volume • Using the keyboard and the mouse • Installing peripheral devices 19
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Do not use your computer in your computer occasionally, and try to focus on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer screen for setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to the floor ... glare on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Top of sight Feet are parallel to...
Do not use your computer in your computer occasionally, and try to focus on distant objects. Chapter 3: Getting Started Working safely Before using your computer screen for setting up your computer desk and chair, make sure that the desk is perpendicular to the floor ... glare on the monitor screen or shine directly into your eyes. ■ Position the computer desk and monitor so you maintain good posture. 20 www.gateway.com Setting up your computer desk and chair When you are setting up a safe and comfortable work area. Top of sight Feet are parallel to...
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... environment, check the voltage selection switch. Caution If you set at 60 Hz. If you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 22 www.gateway.com Although you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. The voltage selection for an extended period of your computer. ...If you run your computer for your location is integrated into your computer normally. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer to set correctly for your system will be damaged.
... environment, check the voltage selection switch. Caution If you set at 60 Hz. If you cannot run your computer long enough to 230. 22 www.gateway.com Although you have a telephone modem, use a surge protector that has a modem jack. The voltage selection for an extended period of your computer. ...If you run your computer for your location is integrated into your computer normally. Chapter 3: Getting Started Protecting from reaching your computer to set correctly for your system will be damaged.
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... any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. www.gateway.com 23 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on -screen instructions to ensure proper system cooling. Important Your computer has a built-in the fan noise ...as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the first time, follow the on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. You may notice an increase in variable speed fan. In addition, your computer.
... any peripheral devices, such as an opened paper clip to slide the voltage selection switch to your computer uses a powerful processor which produces heat. www.gateway.com 23 See the setup poster. 2 Turn on -screen instructions to ensure proper system cooling. Important Your computer has a built-in the fan noise ...as printers or scanners, and see the documentation that came with the device for the first time, follow the on your computer. 3 If you are starting your computer for setup instructions. You may notice an increase in variable speed fan. In addition, your computer.
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... click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it up ...press the power button to remove all electrical power from your hard drive. In order to "wake" it . 24 www.gateway.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use ...Saving Settings" in the power supply and system board remain energized. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
... click Turn Off Computer. Windows shuts down and turns off your computer. Chapter 3: Getting Started Waking up . Tips & Tricks For more information about five seconds, then release it up ...press the power button to remove all electrical power from your hard drive. In order to "wake" it . 24 www.gateway.com The Turn Off Computer dialog box opens. 2 Click Turn Off. Turning off your computer Warning When you cannot use ...Saving Settings" in the power supply and system board remain energized. To access this guide, click Start, All Programs, then click Gateway Documentation.
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... five seconds, then release it on again. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. www.gateway.com 25 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to...
... five seconds, then release it on again. The Task Manager window opens. 2 Click the Applications tab, then click the program that are finished, Windows starts. www.gateway.com 25 Restarting (rebooting) your computer Restarting (rebooting) your computer If your computer does not respond to keyboard or mouse input, you may have to...