Gateway 610 - Manual

3 Video source — Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Media Center PC setup. Your Media Center PC receives video input from a coaxial or an S-Video cable. The video source usually comes from an antenna, a direct cable TV connection, a cable box, or a satellite receiv...

4 Setting up the hardware Connect your broadband Internet (optional) Connect the modem (optional) Connect the audio/video source A coaxial (TV in) connection carries both the audio and video signals. If you use an S-Video connection, you will also need to connect audio using RCA stereo plugs. Connec...

6 Caution: If the video devices connected to your PC are not grounded correctly, your PC could be damaged. For more information about correct grounding, see the safety and regulatory information on page 87. Connecting the audio and video source Tip: The quality of the video coming into your Media Ce...

7 3 Remove the adhesive paper from the back of the IR control. 4 Place the sticky side of the IR control on the set-top box sensor window. Make sure that the IR control is placed directly in front of the IR sensor that you located in step 2. Connecting the IR control cable (optional) If your Media C...

8 3 Press and hold the connect button on the Media Center PC for about 3 seconds. 4 Press and hold the connect button on the mouse for about 3 seconds. 1 Press and hold the connect button on the Media Center PC for about 3 seconds. 2 Press and hold the connect button on the keyboard for about 3 seco...

9 Setting up the software 1 Complete the Windows XP setup After you’ve turned on your computer, wait for it to start up, then follow the on-screen instructions. 2 Complete peripheral devices setup Connect devices, such as a printer or scanner, after you complete the Windows setup. Follow the instruc...

11 Setting Up Media Center PC Optional Connections Chapter Two • Connect an optional TV • Connect to an existing sound system

12 Setting up optional connections Tip: Many TVs use interlaced video . Interlaced video displays a video frame with two passes of alternating scan lines. The TV screen first displays the video image odd lines one at a time, sequentially from top to bottom, then it fills in the other half of the vid...

17 Getting Started Chapter Three • Learn about your Gateway 610 Media Center PC • Start the Media Center PC • Use your Media Center PC • Learn about the remote • Learn about the wireless keyboard

19 Left side Item Component Icon Description 1 Front speakers Provides audio output when headphones or amplifi ed speakers are not plugged in. 2 Infrared receiver Receives Infrared (IR) signals from the remote. 3 USB port Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camer...

20 Right side 34 1 2 Item Component Icon Description 1 Combination DVD +R/+RWDVD -R/-RW CD-R/-RW (recordable DVD and CD drive) R/RW Use this drive to listen to audio CDs, install games and programs, watch DVDs, and store large fi les onto recordable CDs and DVDs (recordable DVD is optional) 2 DVD/CD...

24 You can take full control of the Windows XP Media Center from your wireless keyboard, remote, and mouse. Use the device that is comfortable for you. To start Windows XP Media Center from the Start menu • Click Start , then click Media Center . Starting the Windows XP Media Center To start Windows...

25 Using the Windows XP Media Center You can switch to the Microsoft Windows desktop at any time. Windows XP Media Center will continue to run in the background. To switch between the Windows XP Media Center and the desktop • Click the minimize button to view the desktop. • Click the maximize button...

26 Power control button puts the Media Center PC 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 pointer around the Guide and menus, make selections, navigate back to the p...

27 Use the remote navigation buttons to highlight a Windows XP Media Center menu option, then press the OK button to select the menu option. - OR - Using the remote Use the Media Center remote to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to view pictures. Press one of the menu shortcut but...

28 Learning about the keyboard Use the keyboard to navigate and select the Windows XP Media Center menus and options and perform other activities such as typing an e-mail. Tip: The keyboard has a range of 6.5 feet (2 meters) and performs best with a maximum angle of 85 degrees from the center of the...

29 Using MyT V Chapter Four • Watch Live TV • View the Guide and select TV programs • Schedule, record, and sort TV program recordings. • Search for programs by categories, title, or keyword. • Change My TV settings

30 Watching TV You can take control of your TV viewing experience with My TV. Use My TV to watch TV, record TV, watch buffered (time-shifted) TV, watch recorded programs, search for programs, change TV settings, and more. While watching My TV or using the Guide, you can press the More Info button on...

31 Using the remote to play TV recordings My TV automatically records TV programs to a program buffer as you watch TV. When you stop or pause live TV programs, My TV continues recording (buffering) the program for up to 30 minutes so you can watch the program where you previously left off. You can a...

33 Using the Guide The Guide displays channel and TV program information, TV program titles, descriptions, categories, ratings, and program times. You can view and scroll through the list of current and future TV shows in the Guide. When you select a program title, information about the program disp...

34 2 On the remote, press the My TV button. The Windows XP Media Center My TV starts. 3 Navigate to Settings , then press the OK button. The Settings menu opens. 4 Navigate to Guide , then press the OK button. 5 Navigate to Get Guide data, then press the OK button. A message asks if you want to upda...

35 To set up a recording from the Guide 1 On the remote, press the Guide button. The Guide opens. 2 Highlight the TV program you want to record, then press the Record button. The record icon appears next to the program to indicate the recording has been scheduled. The program automatically records w...

37 In Recorded TV you can: • Select Sort by date , Sort by name , or Sort by category to set your program list viewing preference. To play, delete, or keep a recorded program until a specifi ed date, navigate to a recorded program, then press the OK button. Select the program option. • Select Add re...

38 Changing My TV Settings Use My TV Settings to customize the Windows XP Media Center My TV. You can adjust settings for the TV recorder, Guide, TV signal, display settings, audio, and My TV. To use the Settings menu 1 On the remote, press the My TV button. The Windows XP Media Center starts. 2 Nav...

39 3 Use Sort by date , Sort by name , or Sort by category to locate the recorded TV program you want to record to DVD. 4 Use the remote to highlight the TV program or programs that you want to record, then press the OK button. As you select TV programs, check marks appear beside the programs and th...

41 Using My Music Chapter Five • Browse music selections • Search for music by titles and keywords • Play music • Add songs and audio files to the Media Library • View music CD information such as artist name, song title, album cover art, and more.

42 Adding music files to the Media Library The Windows XP Media Center My Music works with the Windows Media Player. Use the Windows Media Player to add, delete, categorize, and organize music. Then use the Windows XP Media Center My Music to view, sort, play, and search for music. To add music file...

45 3 Highlight the CD selection, highlight Play or Shuffle , then press the OK button. The Now Playing menu opens and the CD plays. You can play music CDs with Windows XP Media Center’s My Music. After you’ve added your CD collection to the Media Player’s Media Library, you’ll have a variety of musi...

49 Using My Pictures Chapter Six • Manage and add pictures to your photo library • Browse and search for pictures • View and touch up pictures • Print and share pictures • Watch pictures as slide shows • View picture details such as file name, file date, picture pixel size, where the picture is stor...

50 Getting started with My Pictures The Windows XP Media Center’s My Pictures makes it easy and fun to look at your digital photos. My Pictures lets you view your pictures individually or as a slide show. You can organize and sort pictures by name or date. Use the keyboard, mouse, or remote to brows...

51 Organizing picture files To view pictures and play slide shows in the Windows XP Media Center’s My Pictures, first copy and organize the picture files into the My Pictures or Shared Pictures Help: For more information about managing picture files, see topics in Work with picture files located und...

52 Viewing My Pictures After you’ve organized your picture files in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folder, you can view pictures in the Windows XP Media Center’s My Pictures. The picture 2 Navigate to a picture folder that you want to view, then press the OK button. The picture folder opens. fol...

53 You can view individual pictures by highlighting a picture and pressing the OK button. You can also choose from the menu options: • Select Play slide show to view the pictures in a slide show. The slide show automatically transitions between pictures. You can also press the left and right remote ...

55 Using My Videos Chapter Seven • Manage and add videos to your video library • Browse and search for videos • Share videos • View video details such as file name, file date, picture pixel size, where the picture is stored, and more.

56 Getting started with My Videos The Windows XP Media Center’s My Videos makes it easy to enjoy your digital videos. My Videos lets you watch and share your videos. You can organize and sort videos by name or date. Use the keyboard, mouse, or remote to browse your videos. File type (format) File ex...

57 Organizing video files To view videos in the Windows XP Media Center’s My Videos, first copy and organize the video files into the My Videos or Shared Video folders. The Windows XP Media Help: For more information about managing video files, see topics in Manage video files located under the My V...

58 are displayed just as you organized them in the My Pictures folder. Viewing My Videos After you’ve organized your video files in the My Videos or Shared Videos folder, you can view videos in the Windows XP Media Center’s My Videos. The video clips To view videos from the Windows XP Media Center 1...

61 Using Play DVD Chapter Eight • Play DVDs • Set language, subtitles, and audio defaults.

62 - OR - If a DVD player installation program opens (for player software that was included with the DVD), cancel the installation, then press the Start button on the keyboard or remote. The Windows XP Media Center starts. Playing a DVD You can watch a DVD with the Windows XP Media Center. If the Wi...

65 Using Radio Chapter Nine • Play FM and Internet radio and preset favorite stations • Preset favorite radio stations • Rewind, pause, stop, skip forward, and play radio recordings.

66 2 With the remote, highlight the Seek + or Seek – button, then press the OK button. The radio auto-scans for radio stations. When a station signal tunes in, the auto-scan stops on the station. You can: • Listen to the radio station. • Highlight the Save button, then press the OK button to save th...

68 Using the remote to play Radio recordings When you play the radio, the Windows XP Media Center automatically records radio programs to a program buffer as you listen. When you stop or pause radio programs, the radio continues recording (buffering) the program for up to 30 minutes so you can liste...

69 Use Radio Settings to customize the Windows XP Media Center Radio. You can change, remove, and reorder Changing Radio Settings In Settings you can: • Go to the text fi eld for the radio station preset that you want to change, then use the numeric keypad to enter at least a three-digit frequency. ...

71 Using Other Features Chapter Ten • Set up the external video inputs, such as a game box or VCR • Adjust Windows XP Media Center Settings • Use More Programs • View the Online Spotlight

72 Setting up the external video input You can connect a game box, VCR, or other external video device for viewing on your Media Center PC. To set up the external video input 1 Press the Start button on the remote. The Windows XP Media Center menu is displayed. 2 Highlight Gaming Input , then press ...

73 To access the Settings menu 1 Press the Start button on the remote. The Windows XP Media Center menu is displayed. 2 With the remote, highlight Settings , then press the OK button. The Settings menu is displayed. Changing Windows XP Media Center Settings You can access most of the Settings menus ...

74 Using More Programs More Programs gives you access to other programs and games available to use or play from the Windows XP Media Center. To use More Programs 1 Press the Start button on the remote. The Windows XP Media Center menu is displayed. 2 Highlight More Programs , then press the OK butto...

75 Using Online Spotlight The Media Center Online Spotlight highlights new ways to enjoy and use your Media Center PC. Check the Online Spotlight regularly to learn more tips and tricks and to get the most out of your Media Center experience. To access the Online Spotlight 1 Press the Start button o...

77 Getting Help Chapter Eleven • Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) • Learn about the Windows XP Media Center online help and other information resources • Get Gateway contact information

78 Following are Media Center Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs). To view other Media Center FAQs that 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 Center video display look bad on my TV? A : Many facto...

81 Getting more help The Media Center is easy to use when you follow the on-screen menus. However, if you need additional help or 2 Click the Help icon to view or search for information in the Windows XP Media Center online help. information about using the Windows XP Media Center features, help is ...

82 Using Help and Support Your Gateway 610 Media Center PC also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. Use 2 Click a topic link. - OR - Type a word or phrase (keyword) in the Search box located at the top of any Help an...

83 Documentation 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. Windows Update Remember to check regularly for Windows updates to keep the operating system updat...

84 Contacting Gateway You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions: Resource Service description How to reach Fax on demand support Order a catalog of documents on common problems, then order documents by document numbers. The documents will be faxed ...

85 Safety , Regulatory, and Legal Information Appendix A

86 Important safety information Your Gateway system is designed and tested to meet the latest standards for safety of information technology equipment. However, to ensure safe use of this product, it is important that the safety instructions marked on the product and in the documentation are followe...

88 Regulatory compliance statements Wireless Guidance Low power, Radio transmitting type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), may be present (embedded) in your computer. These devices may operate in the 2.4 GHz (i.e. 802.11B/G LAN & Bluetooth), 5.2 GHz (i.e. 802.11A LAN...

90 United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC)Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 – 5.35 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your compute...

91 Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equ...

93 Canada Industry Canada (IC) Intentional emitter per RSS 210 Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band and/or 5.15 – 5.35 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your computer. This section is only applicable if th...

95 Unintentional emitter At this time there are no mandatory requirements for Unintentional Emitters. However, this device does comply with multiple requirements for other countries and regions as listed on the system label and in the user’s manual. Mexico Intentional emitter Low power, Radio transm...

96 Television antenna connectors protection External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your Gateway PC, make sure that the antenna or cable system is electrically grounded to provide some protection against voltage surges and static charges. Art...

97 Laser safety statement All Gateway systems equipped with CD and DVD drives comply with the appropriate safety standards, including IEC 825. The laser devices in these components are classified as “Class 1 Laser Products” under a US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Radiation Performa...

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