Gateway GT5220 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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    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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    . Internet connection-Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the program guide and to access the Internet. Make sure that you have access to a dial-up or broadband Internet connection before starting your Media Center software setup. Contact your Internet service provider for more
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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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    up your computer and other devices. Sound System Setup Poster (Optional) The sound 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
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    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 using your Media Center computer and troubleshooting information to solve problems. Windows Update Remember to
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    Center computer. Set up the computer • Before setting up the Media 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
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    Connect the video and audio source Your 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
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    Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the video source to the Media Center computer sensor included with your computer may look different.) 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the located in Step 2. The Media Center IR control cable sends infrared Media Center remote control, make sure that
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    that is optimized for your Media Center computer. See "Contacting Gateway" on page 27 for Gateway contact information. By default, if your display device was purchased with the Media Center computer, the computer uses a screen resolution of 1024 × 768 for computer monitors and 800 × 600 for the
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    (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 on and select the TV In video source. For more information about selecting the
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    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 sound system's audio inputs. Use your computer and sound system's setup posters and other documentation to
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    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 the device setup. 14
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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
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    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 opens. 3 Click the
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    the Media Center computer in Standby mode (reduced power). Transport buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD 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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    Using Media 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.
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    Manually updating the Media Center Program Guide When you use the Media Center setup wizard, the Media Center Program 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 to refresh the
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    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 your home DVD
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    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. 2 Press the Start button on the remote
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    to the Gateway support Web Site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/. Q: Why does the Media Center video display look bad on my TV? A: Many factors, such as the display type, quality of the video source, type of connection used, quality of video cables, display device screen resolution
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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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    "Download Error" message when the Media Center tries to update the Program Guide? A: You must be connected to the Internet to update the Program Guide. Make sure that your Internet account is set up and connected to the Media Center computer. For information about manually updating the Program Guide
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    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 tool bar. The tool bar appears at the top
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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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