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    Media Center User Guide
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    Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-andwhite spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies
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    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
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    starting your Media Center software setup. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection. Video source-Make sure that you have access to a video source before setting up your Media Center computer. Your computer can receive video input through
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    Identify Media Center computer components Remove the computer components from the packaging and lay them out for easy access during the setup process. Remote Control-Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide, TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV programs, volume levels, and more.
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    system setup poster helps you connect your audio system. If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center computer, follow the setup poster instructions. If you are connecting your Media Center computer to an existing sound system, see "Connecting the Media Center to an existing home stereo or
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    Windows XP Media Center Edition Guide The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Media Center software, tips about using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for
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    you have: • Set up your computer • Set up your display device • Set 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. Install the remote control batteries • Insert two AA batteries into
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    Media Center computer has connectors for S-Video or coaxial (TV) cables. Select the connector that your video source supports: • S-Video-S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture. If you use S-Video, you also need to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables. • Coaxial (TV)-The video and audio
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    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 the set-top box IR sensor window. The IR control cable sends input from the
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    that are optimized for the Media Center. The Media Center computer provides display outputs from a VGA (monitor) port or an S-Video port. Select the highest quality port that your TV supports: • VGA-Best. If your TV has a VGA port, use this. • S-Video-Good. S-Video display quality is usually good
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    port or S-Video jack on the back of your computer. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on the back of your TV. OR OR 3 Turn the TV on and select the TV In video source. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV's documentation. 12
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    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 sound system's audio inputs. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect
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    the monitor or TV, then press the power button 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 complete
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    updates installed. 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 configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements. 15
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    you have connected your sound system and set up Media Center, select speaker setup options on your computer. 1 Turn on 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
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    starts the Media Center software. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu. Numeric keypad/ Data entry buttons let you enter numbers and characters from the remote control. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in
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    Use the Media Center Guide 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. The Media Center software starts. 2 Use the remote control navigation buttons to select a Media Center menu option, then press
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    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 Settings, then press OK. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to TV, then press OK. 5 Navigate to Guide, then press OK. 6 Navigate
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    recorded with Media Center can be recorded to DVD using Nero Express, then replayed on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack
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    . The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows patch Q810243 Update. 1 Insert a blank, writable DVD-R or DVD-RW disc into your recordable DVD drive. 2 Press the Start button on the remote control. The Media Center software
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    for the Media Center computer functions, however, is not as good as VGA output. S-Video display output is not optimized for computer video display. • Quality of video cables-Poor quality or the incorrect type of video cables can cause problems and affect the video quality. Gateway recommends using
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    configure my Media Center to output to a TV? A: Your Media Center computer detects whether you are using a VGA or an S-Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the type of display device you are using. For more information, review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com
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    TV or DVD image quality? A: Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. For more information review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn programs that were recorded with my Media Center computer to a DVD? A: Yes. The Media Center
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    , if you need additional help or information about using the Media Center features, help is available at your fingertips. 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to activate the Media Center tool bar. The tool bar appears at the top of the window. 2 Click the Help icon to view or search for
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    Media Center computer also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Gateway Media Center computer
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    Contacting Gateway For Gateway contact information, see your computer's User Guide or the system label. Note: Your computer may vary from the illustration. TOTeencclhhinSSeuusppupppooprrottrHPt:hoounrse:: ((UCa.Sn.)ada) 9004394 Online support: Tech Support Phone: (U.S.) (Canada) Tech Support Hours
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