Gateway Media Center Setting Up

Brand: Gateway

Model: Media Center

Category: Flat panel accessories

Type: Setting Up

Gateway Media Center is a versatile device that allows you to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, listen to music, and view pictures. It also provides access to the Internet, so you can stay up-to-date on the latest news and events. The Media Center is easy to use, with a simple and intuitive interface. It also comes with a remote control, so you can control it from the comfort of your couch. Here are some of the things you can do with Gateway Media Center:

Watch live TV and recorded shows
Play DVDs and CDs
Listen to music from your own collection or from streaming services
View pictures and slideshows

Watch live TV and recorded shows
Play DVDs and CDs
Listen to music from your own collection or from streaming services
View pictures and slideshows

Setting up your

Gateway Media Center

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Planning your Media Center set up 4

Getting ready to set up Media Center 6

Setting up Media Center hardware 8

Turning on and setting up software 10

Learning about the remote 12

Getting more information 14

Planning your Media Center setup

Video signal source — Your computer uses a

coaxial video signal from an antenna, a direct cable

TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiver.

Cable boxes and satellite receivers are also called

set-top boxes. Make sure that you have access to a

video source.

You’ve probably already decided where you want to set

up and use your Media Center computer, but before you

start connecting Media Center components, take a few

minutes to make sure that all of these connections are

available in the location you’ve selected.

Locate connections

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. See your computer user’s guide for more

information about setting up an Internet connection.

Remove the Media Center components from the

packaging and lay them out for easy access during the

setup process.

Identify Media Center

components

Remote — Controls the Windows XP Media Center.

Lets you remotely control the Media Center Guide,

TV, videos, DVDs, music, pictures, recorded TV,

volume levels, and more.

Batteries — Two AA batteries for the wireless

remote.

Remote sensor (Infrared (IR) receiver) —

Receives and sends signals from the remote to

control the Media Center and set-top boxes.

Infrared (IR) emitter — Sends input from the remote

sensor to a set-top box to change channels.

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.

The monitor guide provides

information about using and

adjusting settings for your display.

Getting ready to set up Media Center resources

Now that you have located an Internet connection and

a video source and have identified the Media Center

components, use the step-by-step instructions in this

guide to help set up your Media Center. Also, use the

other documents and information resources included

with your Gateway Media Center computer to help you

set up and use the Media Center.

The sound system

setup poster helps

you connect your

audio system.

Print documentation

The Set Up Your Gateway

Computer poster helps you set

up your computer.

The Getting Started With

Your Gateway Computer

guide provides information

and tips about common

things you can do with your

computer. You can learn

about ideas and interesting

ways to use your computer.

Web site

You can get the latest information and tips and tricks

about making the most of Media Center on the

Microsoft Media Center Web site. To learn more, go to

www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/

Your Gateway computer

user’s guide provides

information about your

computer, instructions to use

features and software that

is included with your

computer, and

troubleshooting solutions for

your computer.

Windows Update

Remember to check regularly for Windows updates to keep the operating

system updated with the latest software releases and security updates.

To start the Windows Update utility, connect to the Internet, click Start, All

Programs, then click Windows Update. The Windows Update Web site

opens. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Now that you’re familiar with the Media Center

components, connect them to your Media Center

computer.

Insert two AA batteries into the remote. Make sure

to match the + and - on the batteries with the

+ and - symbols inside the battery compartment.

Setting up Media Center hardware

Connect the remote sensor to a USB port on

your computer. Then position the sensor so there

is a direct, unobstructed line-of-sight between the

remote and the remote sensor. The remote has a

range of 10 feet.

Locate the IR sensor on the set-top box by shining

a flashlight through the IR sensor window. Look for

a 1/2 to 3/8 inch metallic rectangle with a 1/8 inch

dark circle in the middle. This is the IR sensor.

Before setting up the Media Center hardware,

make sure that you’ve set up your computer

according to the instructions on the Set Up Your

Gateway Computer poster.

Plug the IR emitter into the

port on the back of the remote

sensor.

Connect the coaxial cable from an antenna,

a direct cable connection, or a set-top box

coax-out port to the coax-in port on the back

of your computer.

Remove the adhesive paper

from the back of the IR emitter.

Place the sticky side of the

IR emitter on the set-top box

sensor window. Make sure that

the infrared emitter is placed

directly in front of the IR sensor.

Devices that are connected to your computer and that are not

grounded correctly could cause damage to your computer. Make sure

that the video source to your computer is electrically grounded. For

more information about correct grounding, see your Gateway computer

user’s guide.

Turning on and setting up software

After the Media Center components are connected to

your computer, you’re ready to turn on the power and

complete the Media Center set up.

Press the power button on the front of the monitor,

then press the power button on the front of the

computer.

Follow the Windows setup screens. Make sure that

you set up your Internet connection before starting

step 3. See your Gateway computer user’s guide

for more information about setting up an Internet

connection.

Turn on any peripheral devices, such as speakers,

printers, or scanners, and follow the on-screen

instructions to complete the peripheral devices

setup.

After the initial Windows setup is complete, press

the Media Center button on the remote to start

the Media Center setup. The Media Center setup

wizard opens.

Follow the setup screens to configure the Media

Center for your specific requirements.

The Media Center remote lets you take full control of

your Media Center experience. You can quickly start the

Media Center by pressing the Media Center button.

Learning about the remote

Power control

Puts the Media Center computer in

Standby mode (reduced power).

Transport buttons

Lets you control the DVD and CD player.

Guide button

Opens the TV program guide.

Navigation buttons

Lets you access the program guide

and other Media Center menus.

AV Control buttons

Controls volume levels, channel

selections, and the DVD menu.

Media Center button

Starts the Media Center.

Shortcut buttons

Gives you direct access to

Media Center features.

Data Entry buttons

Lets you enter number

and character information

from the remote.

Using the Media Center

Use the remote navigation buttons to select a

Media Center menu option, then press OK.

- OR -

Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the

remote to select a Media Center menu.

The Media Center lets you use the remote to access

many types of media. Use the remote 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.

On the remote, press the Media Center button

to start the Media Center. The Media Center starts.

The Media Center is easy to use. However, if you need

additional help or information about using the Media

Center features, help is available at your fingertips.

Click the Help icon to view or search for

information in the Media Center online help.

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.

Getting more information

Using HelpSpot

Your computer also includes HelpSpot, an easily

accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters,

instructional videos, and automated support. Use

HelpSpot to answer questions about Windows and to help

you quickly discover and use the many features of your

Gateway Media Center computer. HelpSpot also has an

area called Contact Gateway that helps you find the right

resource at Gateway to answer your questions or help

solve your problems.

To start HelpSpot, click Start, then click Help and

Support. HelpSpot opens.

Click a topic link, or type a word or phrase

(keyword) in the Search box located at the top

of any HelpSpot screen, then click the arrow

button to start the search. The search results

appear below the search box.

MAN MEDIA CENTER SETUP GDE R0

Gateway Media Center Setting Up

Brand: Gateway

Model: Media Center

Category: Flat panel accessories

Type: Setting Up

Watch live TV and recorded shows
Play DVDs and CDs
Listen to music from your own collection or from streaming services
View pictures and slideshows

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