Gateway GT5012 8510755 - Media Center User Guide

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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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    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
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    connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to access 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
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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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    Now that you've located an Internet connection and a video source and have identified the computer components, use the step-by-step instructions in this guide to help set up your Media Center computer and software. Also, use the other documents and information resources described here to help you
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    software, tips about using the Media Center, and troubleshooting information. Computer Guide Your Gateway computer user guide provides instructions for using your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to keep the Windows operating system
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    Center hardware, make sure that 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
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    to connect the video source to the computer. If the video devices connected to your computer are not grounded correctly, your computer could be damaged. For more information about correct grounding, see your Gateway computer user guide. Note: Your computer's ports may vary. 1 Connect an S-Video
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    control cable into any 1/8-inch jack on the back of the remote sensor. (The sensor included with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the back of the IR control. 2 Locate the accept infrared signals. See your set-top box guide for information about remote settings.
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    . 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. Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for the Gateway 42-inch
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    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 the cable to the VGA port or S-Video jack on the back of your TV. OR OR 3 Turn the TV
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    on your sound system's audio inputs. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to the sound system. Analog audio jacks. See your computer and sound system's documentation for connection instructions. Note: Your computer's jacks may vary. 13
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    on your system and setting up software After the computer components are connected, you're ready to turn front of 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.
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    configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 4, make sure that your Internet connection is set up. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard, check for Windows Updates to
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    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 Media Center computer. 2 Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices
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    from the remote control. Power control button puts the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons let you replay recorded and DVD player. Navigation buttons let you move the cursor around the Guide and menus, make selections, navigate back to the previous screen, change
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    Center Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to view pictures. 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
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    Guide is set up to download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. However, on occasion, you may need to update the Program Guide manually Center Program Guide. Make sure that you connect to the Internet before continuing the manual Program Guide update instructions. 2
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    and DVD decoder software (such as WinDVD) installed. 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. Your Media Center computer also includes software that lets you create video DVDs that you can play on
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    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 (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
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    are not covered in this section, go to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Q: Why does the Media 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
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    Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for the Gateway 42-inch usually have more advanced features, produce a better quality picture, and support higher screen resolutions. The Media Center video display will likely be better
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    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 decoder software (such as WinDVD). The non-Media Center computer must also have Windows XP with Service Pack (SP) 1, Windows Media Player 9, and the Windows
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    Getting more information The Media Center is easy to use when you follow the on-screen menus. However, 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
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    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. 1 To start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help
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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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