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Page 1: ...Gateway 610 Media Center PC User s Guide...

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Page 3: ...ting up the software 14 Chapter Two Setting Up Gateway 610 Media Center PC Optional Connections 15 Setting up optional connections 16 Connecting a TV optional 16 Connecting the Media Center PC to an e...

Page 4: ...ams to DVD 43 Chapter Five Using My Music 45 Getting started with My Music 46 Adding music files to the Media Library 46 Adding music CDs to the Media Library 47 Playing My Music 49 Chapter Six Using...

Page 5: ...ings 73 Chapter Ten Using Other Features 75 Setting up the external video input 76 Changing Media Center Settings 77 Using More Programs 78 Using Online Spotlight 79 Chapter Eleven Getting Help 81 Med...

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Page 7: ...7 SettingUp Gateway 610 Media Center PC ChapterOne Plan your Media Center PC setup Set up hardware and software...

Page 8: ...ws programs or just enjoy the Media Center in full screen mode without using other programs Use the Media Center remote control the same way you use the remote for your home entertainment system You c...

Page 9: ...ed Locating 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 I...

Page 10: ...connect audio using RCA stereo plugs Connect the IR control cable optional Plug one end of the IR control cable into your computer then adhere the other end to the set top box sensor window For detail...

Page 11: ...control batteries 6 Plug in your computer 7 Turn on your computer 8 Sync up wireless devices Press the power button on the top of your computer to turn it on Press the Media Center PC connect button t...

Page 12: ...ect a coaxial cable not included from a video device such as a direct cable connection a cable set top box a satellite set top box or an antenna to the Coaxial In TV port on the back of your computer...

Page 13: ...e control Before using the Media Center remote control make sure that the set top box is set to accept infrared signals See your set top box guide for information about remote settings Plug the IR con...

Page 14: ...ntrol 4 Configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements Follow the on screen instructions Tip The Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to complete the Media Center sof...

Page 15: ...15 Connect an optional TV Connect to an existing sound system SettingUp Media Center PC Optional Connections ChapterTwo...

Page 16: ...ay device will produce a lower quality display especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions Progressive scan video displays a video frame with one pass of sequential scan line...

Page 17: ...rt on the back of your Media Center PC 1 Connect the other end of the cable to the S Video In port on the back of your TV 2 Turn the TV on and select the TV In video source For more information about...

Page 18: ...stereo to RCA plug Y cables to connect the computer to an analog sound system or use a Toslink digital cable to connect your computer to digital audio outputs S PDIF The setup varies depending on you...

Page 19: ...Audio Devices The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens 1 Click the Volume tab then click the Advanced button in the Speaker Settings section The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box op...

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Page 21: ...21 GettingStarted ChapterThree Start the Media Center Use the Media Center Learn about the remote control Learn about the wireless keyboard Learn about your Gateway 610 Media Center PC...

Page 22: ...22 CheckingoutyourMediaCenterPC Front A A B...

Page 23: ...1394 port Plug an IEEE 1394 also known as Firewire or i Link device such as a digital camcorder into this 6 pin IEEE 1394 port F Memory Stick Pro card reader Removable memory card drive G SecureDigita...

Page 24: ...ne jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack O Brightness button Push to reduce the display brightness P Brightness button Push to increase the display brightness Q Channel button Push...

Page 25: ...25 Top O P Q R S T U...

Page 26: ...26 AA BB CC EE FF GG HH II JJ PP QQ RR SS KK Back DD OO LL MM NN...

Page 27: ...udio Out jack S PDIF Plug an optical Toslink digital audio cable into this jack JJ Center subwoofer Analog Audio Out jack line out Plug powered center subwoofer speakers or an external audio amplifier...

Page 28: ...ard remote and mouse Use the device that is comfortable for your using and viewing situation StartingtheMediaCenter Click Start then click Media Center To start Media Center from the Start menu Press...

Page 29: ...en the Media Center and the desktop Click the maximize button to expand the active window to fit the entire screen Click the Media Center taskbar button or the Start button on the keyboard or remote t...

Page 30: ...a selection Audio Video A V control buttons control volume levels volume mute channel selections and the DVD menu Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software Shortcut buttons give you...

Page 31: ...ption then press OK to select the menu option Use the Media Center remote control to watch TV videos and DVDs to listen to music and to view pictures OR Using the remote control Press one of the menu...

Page 32: ...give you direct access to Media Center features Internet button starts your Internet browser E mail button starts your E mail program Audio Video A V control buttons control volume levels volume mute...

Page 33: ...33 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 UsingMyTV ChapterFour...

Page 34: ...eric keypad select channels from the Guide or search for a TV program by category title or keyword 1 2 With My TV on navigate to highlight Live TV To view a TV program in full screen mode Press the OK...

Page 35: ...corded TV Fwd Fwd Fast forward to advance through a live TV or recorded program that has been stopped or paused and recorded to the program buffer Press Fwd a second or third time to increase the fast...

Page 36: ...rogram or fast forward rewind skip or replay segments that were buffered If you want to return to Live TV skipping past the buffered broadcast segments press Live TV 2 My TV buffers 30 minutes of TV p...

Page 37: ...If the program is scheduled to broadcast at a later time a detailed program information page opens 2 The Guide displays channel and TV program information TV program titles descriptions categories ra...

Page 38: ...ettings then press OK The Settings menu opens The Media Center requires Internet access to update the Media Center Program Guide Make sure that you connect to your Internet connection before continuin...

Page 39: ...rd icon appears next to the program to indicate the recording has been scheduled 1 2 To set up a recording from the Guide The program automatically records when the scheduled program begins broadcasti...

Page 40: ...hat you have scheduled to record then press the OK button The Program Info window opens 1 2 To change program recording settings For more information about managing Recorded TV see topics in Record TV...

Page 41: ...and currently recording programs displays 1 2 To watch and manage Recorded TV In Recorded TV you can Select Sort by date Sort by name or Sort by category to set your program list viewing preference To...

Page 42: ...nd update the Guide information Select Set up TV signal to choose the video service such as cable satellite or antenna that is connected to the Media Center PC Select Adjust display settings to adjust...

Page 43: ...grams that you want to record then press the OK button As you select TV programs a check mark displays beside the programs and the DVD icon shows the recording space available on the DVD After you hav...

Page 44: ...he recording quality reduces the TV program recording space requirement which may reduce the TV program file size enough for the program to fit on a recordable DVD depending on the TV program length F...

Page 45: ...ChapterFive 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 co...

Page 46: ...click Media Library The first time you click Media Library a message tells you that the Media Player needs to search your computer for music files 1 2 File type format File extension CD audio cda Win...

Page 47: ...s to the Media Library You can add and organize your personal CD collection with the Media Player s Media Library then use the Media Center as your personal jukebox to play and enjoy your music First...

Page 48: ...from CD then click Copy Music 3 The Copy Options 1 of 2 dialog box opens Click Add copy protection to your music or Do not add copy protections to your music then click to select the check box next to...

Page 49: ...After you ve tailored music files with the Media Library sit back and enjoy listening to your favorite music with the Media Center If the Media Center TV or Guide is open Media Center asks if you want...

Page 50: ...elect Shuffle to randomly arrange the music play selections Select Repeat to repeat play the CD Select Copy CD to copy the CD to the hard drive and add the music files to the Media Library for future...

Page 51: ...Navigate to Select Albums to play music from your Media Library Select Artists to view and play music from a list of all artist in your Media Library Select Playlists to view and play music from your...

Page 52: ...mouse click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens Right click the Audio CD D drive then click Properties The Audio CD D Properties dialog box opens 1 2 Click the AutoPlay tab The...

Page 53: ...ictures to your photo library Browse and search for pictures View and touch up pictures Print and share pictures View picture details such as file name file date picture pixel size where the picture i...

Page 54: ...eyboard or remote control While browsing pictures or watching a slide show you can press the More Info button to view more information about a picture make adjustments to a picture and print a picture...

Page 55: ...files placed in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folders Help Make new folders in the My Pictures folder and copy files to the folder or copy folders from other folders to the My Pictures folder Yo...

Page 56: ...Center s My Pictures The picture folders display just as you organized them in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folders To view pictures from the Media Center On the remote press My Pictures The My...

Page 57: ...dates Select My Pictures to view all the picture folders Select Shared Pictures to view pictures that are shared from other users Select Other media to view pictures that are on a removable memory car...

Page 58: ...Play a slide show located under the My Pictures section of the Media Center Help To open Media Center Help move the mouse to activate the menu bar then click the Help button Choose from the menu optio...

Page 59: ...s ChapterSeven Manage and add videos to your video library Browse and search for videos View videos Share videos View video details such as file name file date picture pixel size where the picture is...

Page 60: ...browsing or viewing videos you can press the More Info button to view more information about video The Media Center lets you watch these digital video file types File type format File extension Windo...

Page 61: ...deo files placed in the My Videos or Shared Video folders Make new folders in the My Videos folder and copy files to the folder or copy folders from other folders to the My Videos folder You can also...

Page 62: ...ideos by highlighting a video and pressing OK You can also choose from the menu options Select Sort by name to sort the videos by the file names Select Sort by date to sort the videos by the file date...

Page 63: ...s More Info More information displays along the bottom of the screen 1 Press OK Zoom to toggle through the various aspect ratio screen display options 2 For more information about using My Videos see...

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Page 65: ...65 UsingPlay DVD ChapterEight Play DVDs Set language subtitles and audio defaults...

Page 66: ...running a message asks if you want to play the DVD On the remote highlight Yes then press OK The DVD plays OR If you are not using Media Center when you insert a DVD a What do you want to do dialog b...

Page 67: ...ptions On the remote highlight the menu option you want to select such as language subtitles and others then press OK 1 2 DVD menu options vary and are dependent upon the options provided by the DVD p...

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Page 69: ...69 UsingRadio ChapterNine Play FM and Internet radio and preset favorite stations Preset favorite radio stations Rewind pause stop skip forward and play radio recordings...

Page 70: ...the TV recording starts If you do not select Cancel recording Media Center automatically stops the radio and begins recording TV With the remote highlight the Seek or Seek button then press OK The ra...

Page 71: ...e the station number you want to tune in On the remote tune to an FM station or select a preset station highlight the Start Radio button then press OK you can also press the remote Play button The rad...

Page 72: ...r recorded radio broadcast Fwd Fwd Fast forward to advance through a live or recorded radio program that has been stopped or paused and recorded to the program buffer Press Fwd a second or third time...

Page 73: ...r down arrow in the FM radio preset list to move a radio station up or down the list Select the X next to a radio preset station to delete it Select Auto Sort to sort the radio presets in numeric orde...

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Page 75: ...75 UsingOther Features ChapterTen Set up the external video inputs such as a game box or VCR Adjust Media Center Settings Use More Programs View the Online Spotlight...

Page 76: ...emote The Media Center menu displays To set up the external video input 1 Video Select Video In if you connected the external video source to the Video In port OR Select S Video In if you connected th...

Page 77: ...vides easy access to all of the Settings menus including the Media Center general settings Browse the Settings menu to familiarize yourself with the Media Center settings options On the remote highlig...

Page 78: ...dia Center Press the Start button on the remote The Media Center menu displays To use More Programs 1 Highlight More Programs then press OK The More Programs menu opens 2 Highlight a program or game t...

Page 79: ...to enjoy and use your Media Center Check the Online Spotlight regularly to learn more tips and tricks and to get the most out of your Media Center experience On the remote highlight Online Spotlight...

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Page 81: ...81 GettingHelp ChapterEleven Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Learn about the Media Center online help and other information resources Get Gateway contact information...

Page 82: ...enter PC s S Video Out port to the TV s S Video In port MediaCenterFAQs S Video display quality is usually good for TV images The display quality for the Media Center computer functions however is not...

Page 83: ...nal S Video display device and automatically changes the display settings for the S Video display device For more information review the FAQ topic at support gateway com windowsxp mediacenter faqs Q W...

Page 84: ...cords the DVD in a DVD format much like a DVD movie If you want to view the DVD on a computer you need a DVD player and DVD decoder software such as WinDVD You do not need XP Service Pack SP 1 Windows...

Page 85: ...nformation about using the Media Center features help is available at your fingertips 2 Click the Help icon to view or search for information in the Media Center online help 1 In the Media Center wind...

Page 86: ...ws and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Media Center PC To start Help and Support click Start then click Help and Support Help and Support opens 1 2 Click a topic link OR...

Page 87: ...nformation and tips and tricks about making the most of your Media Center experience Go to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft com windowsxp mediacenter and the Gateway Support Web site a...

Page 88: ...minute 800 229 1103 charged to your credit card 900 555 4695 charged to your telephone bill Gateway Technical Support Talk to a Gateway Technical Support representative about a non tutorial technical...

Page 89: ...89 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information AppendixA...

Page 90: ...tion for your area The voltage selector switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage Openings in the computer case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure yo...

Page 91: ...o 26 AWG or larger telecommunications line cord Important Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities...

Page 92: ...guideline a separation of 20 cm 8 inches between the wireless device and the body including bystanders for use of a wireless device near the body Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can in...

Page 93: ...ystem check with the local Radio Approval authorities prior to any move or trip for any restrictions on the use of a wireless device in the destination country Warning If your system came equipped wit...

Page 94: ...The wireless devices installed in this system are intended to be used indoors In some areas use of these devices outdoors is prohibited Additionally your system may have an optional wireless keyboard...

Page 95: ...Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced...

Page 96: ...ompany may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved The telephone company may make changes in its facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the ope...

Page 97: ...quency range associated with these devices do not have the same RF exposure concerns as previously commented on with the wireless LAN products The experts on the effects of RF exposure feel these type...

Page 98: ...ection authority or an electrician as appropriate with a single line individual service may be extended by means of a certified connector assembly The customer should be aware that compliance with the...

Page 99: ...e should be used more than 20 cm 8 inches from the body when wireless devices are on The power output of the wireless device or devices which may be embedded in your computer is well below the RF expo...

Page 100: ...electrode Lightning protection For added protection of any Gateway product during a lightning storm or when it is left unattended or unused for long periods of time unplug the product from the wall o...

Page 101: ...e enclosure of a CD or DVD drive CaliforniaProposition65 Warning If your computer has a DVD drive and an analog TV Out port the following paragraph applies This product incorporates copyright protecti...

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