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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 location you've selected. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up and use your Media Center computer, but before starting your Media Center software setup. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. The video source is usually ...cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center computer. Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to access the Internet. Make sure that you...
... the location you've selected. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up and use your Media Center computer, but before starting your Media Center software setup. Your computer can receive video input through coaxial and S-Video cables. The video source is usually ...cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a dial-up your Media Center computer. Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to access the Internet. Make sure that you...
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.... FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and...
.... FM antenna-Receives FM radio signals. (optional) 5 The remote control included with your Media Center may look different than this. The sensor included with your Media Center may look different than the one shown below. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and...
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...help set up your audio system. If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up your display device settings. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a... instructions in this guide to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you connect your Media Center computer and software. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up and use the other devices.
...help set up your audio system. If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to help you set up your display device settings. Getting ready to set up Media Center resources Now that you've located an Internet connection and a... instructions in this guide to an existing home stereo or home theater" on page 13. 6 If you connect your Media Center computer and software. Also, use the Media Center computer and software. Documentation Setup Poster The setup poster helps you set up and use the other devices.
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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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... up to the USB port on page 11. 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 the sensor. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position...
... up to the USB port on page 11. 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 the sensor. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 2 Position...
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... has an affect on the back of your computer could be damaged. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from a video device (such as a .... Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center display device. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of the video output to connect the audio using...
... has an affect on the back of your computer could be damaged. Select the connector that your Gateway computer user guide. Connect the video and audio source Your Media Center computer has connectors for best results. S-Video 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from a video device (such as a .... Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to the Media Center. If you use S-Video, you also need to the Media Center display device. The quality of the video coming into the Media Center computer determines the quality of the video output to connect the audio using...
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... cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box to your set-top box or satellite receiver. to accept infrared signals. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the remote... control, make sure that you located in the middle. 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 receive radio frequency (RF) ...
... cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box to your set-top box or satellite receiver. to accept infrared signals. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared signals to change channels. 1 Plug the IR control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the remote... control, make sure that you located in the middle. 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 receive radio frequency (RF) ...
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... the image quality that is optimized for your Media Center computer. Many TVs cannot display this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to display the picture on a TV display, you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to bottom, without the odd/even...monitors and 800 × 600 for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Many TVs use a TV as...
... the image quality that is optimized for your Media Center computer. Many TVs cannot display this high resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to display the picture on a TV display, you expected, contact a Gateway sales representative to bottom, without the odd/even...monitors and 800 × 600 for viewing and using the Media Center computer functions. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from top to bottom, then it fills in a fuller, sharper picture, and better display quality for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Many TVs use a TV as...
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The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See your sound system's audio inputs. Connecting the computer to the sound system. 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13
The sound system setup varies, depending on your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. See your sound system's audio inputs. Connecting the computer to the sound system. 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. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13
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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-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 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 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-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 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 complete the device setup. 14
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... information about setting up . e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements. 15 Contact your Internet service 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, check for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4...
... information about setting up . e The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements. 15 Contact your Internet service 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, check for more information, see "Windows Update" on page 7. 4...
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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. 3 Click the Volume ... 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 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. 3 Click the Volume ... 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.
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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 Media Center features. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, ...start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Transport buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in ...
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 Media Center features. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, ...start the Media Center by pressing the Start button. (The remote control included with your Media Center experience. Transport buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in ...
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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. 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. OR -
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. 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. OR -
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... 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 update the Media Center Program Guide. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The...
... 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 update the Media Center Program Guide. The Guide Data dialog box opens. 7 Select Yes, then press OK. The...
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...video to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your files, click Finished. You can play on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to DVD... using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. The TV program recordings are located. The ...
...video to a DVD for more information. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R disc into your files, click Finished. You can play on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. You cannot use Nero Express to copy the recorded program to DVD... using Media Center" on page 21 for viewing on another Media Center computer or on your pointer over Data, then click Data Disc. The TV program recordings are located. The ...
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...drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center 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 Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you can be recorded to DVD and replayed ... 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 the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the ...
...drive. 2 Press the Start button on a non-Media Center 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 Burning recorded video to a DVD with Media Center If you can be recorded to DVD and replayed ... 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 the remote control. The Media Center software starts. 3 Click More Programs. 4 Click Create CD/DVD. 5 Click Video DVD, then click OK. 6 Follow the ...
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...display device when you purchased your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with the Media Center computer when you purchased it from Gateway. The video displayed from the Media Center computer's VGA (monitor) port to the TV's VGA In port for TV images. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA...TVs do not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Media Center computer's S-Video Out port to the TV's S-Video In port. A: Many factors, such as the ...
...display device when you purchased your Media Center computer, a progressive scan display device with the Media Center computer when you purchased it from Gateway. The video displayed from the Media Center computer's VGA (monitor) port to the TV's VGA In port for TV images. The Media Center has two video outputs: VGA...TVs do not have a VGA port, but includes an S-Video port, connect the S-Video cable from the Gateway Accessory Store. Note: Cable connections must be purchased from the Media Center computer's S-Video Out port to the TV's S-Video In port. A: Many factors, such as the ...
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...a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to make colorful motion video look better on a TV display, you are using the Media Center computer functions. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 For more ...; 600 or 640 × 480. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. An interlaced video display...
...a resolution and may need to lower the Media Center screen resolution to make colorful motion video look better on a TV display, you are using the Media Center computer functions. Interlaced video displays a video frame with one at : support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ 23 For more ...; 600 or 640 × 480. The Media Center video display will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. An interlaced video display...