Gateway 610 Media Center PC User’s Guide
Table of Contents Chapter One: Setting Up Your Gateway 610 Media Center PC 1 About your Gateway 610 Media Center PC 2 Planning your Media Center PC setup 3 Locating connections 3 Setting up the hardware 4 Connecting the audio and video source 6 Connecting the IR control cable 7 Connecting the wireless keyboard and mouse 8 Setting up the software Chapter Two: Setting Up Media Center PC Optional Connections Setting up optional connections 9 11 12 Connecting a TV (optional) 12 Connecting yo
Chapter Four: Using My TV 29 Watching TV 30 Table of Contents Using the remote to play TV recordings 31 Using the Guide 33 Manually updating the Guide Recording TV programs 35 Using Recorded TV 37 Changing My TV Settings 38 Burning recorded TV programs to DVD 39 Chapter Five: Using My Music Getting started with My Music 41 42 Adding music files to the Media Library 42 Adding music CDs to the Media Library 43 Playing My Music 45 Chapter Six: Using My Pictures 49 Getting started wit
Using the remote to play Radio recordings 68 Changing Radio Settings 69 Table of Contents Chapter Ten: Using Other Features 71 Setting up the external video input 72 Changing your Windows XP Media Center Settings 73 Using More Programs 74 Using Online Spotlight 75 Chapter Eleven: Getting Help 77 Media Center FAQs 78 Getting more help 81 Using Help and Support Other Media Center resources 82 83 Documentation 83 Windows Update 83 Web site 83 Identifying your model 84 Gateway mod
SettingUp Gateway 610 Media Center PC • Plan your Media Center PC setup • Set up hardware and software ChapterOne 1
About your Gateway 610 Media Center PC The Gateway 610 Media Center PC provides powerful computing and rich entertainment capabilities. You can run the Windows XP Media Center while using other programs or just enjoy the Windows XP Media Center in full-screen mode without using other programs. 2 Use the Media Center remote the same way you use remotes for other home entertainment systems. You can use the remote and Media Center to watch and record TV, play videos and music, and view pictures.
Planning your Media Center PC setup Locating connections You’ve probably already decided where you want to locate your Media Center PC, but before you start setting up the your PC, take a few minutes to make sure that all of these connections are available in the location you’ve selected. Internet connection — Your computer needs an Internet connection to update the Guide and to access the Internet.
Setting up the hardware 3 2 4 1 1 Connect the modem (optional) 2 Connect your broadband Internet (optional) 3 Connect the audio/video source 4 Connect the IR control cable (optional) 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. 4 3 For detailed instructions about connecting the audio/video source (step 3), see page 6.
5 Install the keyboard, mouse, and remote batteries. 6 Plug in your PC 7 Turn on your PC 8 Connect wireless devices Press the power button on the top of your Media Center PC. keyboard sensor mouse sensor For detailed instructions about connecting wireless devices, see page 8.
Connecting the audio and video source Your Media Center PC has connectors for S-Video or coaxial (TV). Select the connector that your video source supports: • S-Video — The video signal provides the highest quality video for your Media Center PC. If you use S-Video, you also need to connect the audio source using RCA stereo plugs. • Coaxial (TV) — The video and audio signals are both carried on one cable.
Connecting the IR control cable (optional) If your Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the Media Center video source, connect the optional infrared (IR) control cable from your Media Center PC to the set-top box IR sensor window. The IR control cable sends input from the remote sensor to your set-top box to change channels. 1 3 Plug the IR control cable into the IR control port on the back of your Media Center PC. 4 2 Remove the adhesive paper from the back of the IR control.
Connecting the wireless keyboard and mouse 1 Press and hold the connect button on the Media 3 Press and hold the connect button on the Media Center PC for about 3 seconds. 2 8 Press and hold the connect button on the keyboard for about 3 seconds. Center PC for about 3 seconds. 4 Press and hold the connect button on the mouse for about 3 seconds.
Setting up the software 1 Complete the Windows XP setup Tip: After you’ve turned on your computer, wait for it to start up, then follow the on-screen instructions. The Windows XP Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to complete the Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Media Center setup wizard in step 3, make sure that your Internet connection is set up. Contact your Internet service provider for more information about setting up your Internet connection.
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SettingUp Media Center PC Optional Connections • Connect an optional TV • Connect to an existing sound system ChapterTwo 11
Setting up optional connections Connecting a TV (optional) Tip: You can use a TV as an external display device. However, some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel TVs that are optimized for your Media Center PC. If you want the audio to play from the external TV you connected to, connect the Audio out jacks (analog or digital) to your TV Audio in jacks.
To connect a TV 1 Connect an S-Video cable (not included) to the S-Video Out port on the back of your Media Center PC. 2 3 Connect the other end of the cable to the S-Video In port on the back of your TV. Turn the TV on and select the TV In video source. For more information about selecting the TV In video source, see your TV’s documentation.
Connecting your Media Center PC to an existing stereo or home theater (optional) If you purchased a sound system with your Media Center PC, use the setup poster and other documentation that was included with the sound system to set it up. Connect front analog speakers Connect rear analog speakers If you have an existing stereo or home theater, you can connect your Media Center PC to an existing sound system. Use: • 1/8” stereo to RCA plug Y-cables to connect the Media Center PC to an analog sound system.
After you’ve connected your sound system, you need to select your speaker setup options. To select speaker options in Windows XP Media Center 2004 1 2 3 Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices. The Sounds and Audio Devices Properties dialog box opens. Click the Speakers tab, click the arrow button to open the Speaker setup list, then click the speaker setup that most closely matches your sound system type.
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GettingStarted • 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 ChapterThree 17
Checking out your Media Center PC Front 1 2 18 1
Left side Item Component Icon Description 1 Front speakers Provides audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. 2 Infrared receiver Receives Infrared (IR) signals from the remote. USB port Plug USB (Universal Serial Bus) devices (such as a USB printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into these ports. 3 4 IEEE 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.
Right side Item Component 1 Combination DVD +R/+RW DVD -R/-RW CD-R/-RW (recordable DVD and CD drive) 2 DVD/CD drive eject button Press to open the CD/DVD tray. 3 Microphone jack Plug an external microphone into this jack to record or transmit voice files. 4 Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. 5 Brightness button Press to reduce the display brightness. 6 Brightness + button Press to increase the display brightness.
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Item Component Icon Description 1 FM In antenna (external coaxial connector) Connect an external FM antenna into this port. 2 Subwoofer speaker Provides subwoofer audio output when headphones or amplified speakers are not plugged in. 3 Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 4 Ethernet jack Plug 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information about networking, see the “Networking Your Computer” guide.
Starting the Windows XP Media Center 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. 24 To start Windows XP Media Center with the remote • Press the Start button on the remote.
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 The Windows XP Media Center menu bar and transport controls toolbar appear when you move the mouse. Use the keyboard, remote, or mouse to make selections. Menu bar • Click the minimize button to view the desktop.
Learning about the remote Shortcut buttons give you direct access to Windows XP Media Center features. Power control button puts the Media Center PC in Standby mode (reduced power). Media Center Start button starts the Windows XP Media Center software. Transport buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player.
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 buttons on the remote for direct access to a Windows XP Media Center menu. Use the remote navigation buttons to highlight a Windows XP Media Center menu option, then press the OK button to select the menu option.
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. Internet button starts your Internet browser. E-mail button Shortcut buttons starts your e-mail give you direct access to program. Media Center PC features. 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 screen in all directions.
UsingMyTV • 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.
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. To view a TV program in full-screen mode 1 With My TV on, navigate to highlight Live TV. While watching My TV or using the Guide, you can press the More Info button on the remote to view more information about the selected program.
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 also Remote button Pause press the Replay button, while watching a program, to rewind and replay a segment of the program.
Help: For more information about watching buffered TV programs, see topics in About My TV section of the Windows XP Media Center Help. To open Media Center Help, move the mouse to activate the menu bar, then click the Help button . To rewind and replay a buffered TV program • On the remote, press the Rew button until you locate the point on the TV program that you want to replay, then press the Play button. The buffered program plays and live TV continues to record to the buffer.
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 displays below the program listings. To select a program listed in the Guide 1 With the Guide open, press the up , down , left , or right remote navigation buttons to scroll through the TV listings line-by-line.
Manually updating the Guide 2 When you use the Windows XP Media Center setup wizard, you can be set up the Guide to automatically download program information from your cable or satellite service provider. However, if your Internet Service Provider does not support automatic Guide updates or if the Guide needs to be updated for another reason, you may need to update the Guide manually to refresh the program listings. On the remote, press the My TV button. The Windows XP Media Center My TV starts.
Recording TV programs Your Media Center PC lets you record the program you are watching, record a program that is scheduled to broadcast later, or record a recurring program series. To record the program you are watching 1 2 3 Use the remote channel selector CH/PG + or CH/PG – buttons, numeric keypad, or the Guide to choose the program that you want to record. On the remote, press the Record program recording starts. button.
Tip: Help: When you schedule to record a program series, the Windows XP Media Center records each series episode from any channel that broadcasts the program series. Windows XP Media Center will not record duplicate programs from the series and it will look for alternative broadcasts times if a recording time conflict occurs. To set up a recording for a program series 1 2 On the remote, press the Guide button. The Guide opens.
Using 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. Use Recorded TV to view and manage your program recordings. After you have recorded TV programs, go to Recorded TV to sort programs by date, name, and category. You can also schedule new program recordings and watch and manage scheduled program recordings. To watch and manage Recorded TV 1 2 On the remote, press the My TV button.
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 2 On the remote, press the My TV button. The Windows XP Media Center starts. Navigate to Settings, then press the OK button. The Settings menu opens.
Burning recorded TV programs to DVD Tip: After you have recorded a TV program, you may want to save the program to a DVD to watch on another computer that has a DVD player or your home DVD player. Use Sonic PrimeTime to copy the recorded program to a DVD (a recordable DVD drive is optional for the Gateway 610 Media Center PC). Tip: Record TV programs to DVD on type DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and other recordable DVD media. Record TV programs to CD on type CD-R, CD-RW, and other recordable CD media.
5 6 After you have selected the TV programs you want to record, highlight Burn DVD, then press the OK button. A message tells you that running additional programs while burning a DVD may cause the recording to fail. If you have a number of programs running, close the programs, then click OK. The TV programs burn to the DVD. Tip: Recordable DVDs have a 4.7 GB maximum capacity. If the TV program you want to record is long enough to require more than 4.
UsingMy Music • • • • 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.
Getting started with My Music My Music lets you enjoy a complete music experience from the Windows XP Media Center. You can listen to CDs, view artists information, create your own music playlists, categorize and listen to music by genres, search for music selections, and more. The Windows XP Media Center lets you play these digital audio file types: File type (format) File extension CD audio .
3 Help: If this is the first time you’ve added music files to the Media Library, click Yes. The Media Player searches for all music files on your Media Center PC and adds them to the Media Library. You can add music CD files to the Media Library in Media Center’s My Music, however you cannot delete, move, rename, and organize music files with My Music features. For a variety of music file management capabilities, use the Media Player’s My Library features.
3 On the left side of the Media Player, click Copy from CD, then click Copy Music. 4 5 Click Add copy protection to your music, then click to select the check box next to the copyright statement. You must agree to the copyright statement and select the check box next to the copyright statement before you can continue copying the CD to your Media Center PC. If you agree to the copyright statement, click Next. The Copy Options (2 of 2) dialog box opens.
Playing My Music 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 music to listen to directly from your Media Center PC. You can play individual songs, CDs (albums), shuffle play, and customize your music files for special occasions with a personalized music playlist.
You can also: • Select View Song to view the CD cover artwork and the currently playing song’s title. • Select View Tracks to view a list of all the tracks on the CD. • Select 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 listening (also see “Adding music CDs to the Media Library” on page 43).
2 3 You can: • Select Albums to play music, from your Media Library. • Select Artists to view and play music from a list of all artists in your Media Library. • Select Playlists to view and play music from your custom playlists or from auto-created playlists. After you’ve selected your music, click OK. The selections play.
To set Windows XP Media Center as the default CD player 1 2 3 4 48 With the 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. Click the AutoPlay tab. The AutoPlay tab is displayed. Click Music CD in the Select a content type list. 5 Click Select an action to perform, Play Audio CD using Media Center under Actions, then click OK.
UsingMy Pictures • 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 stored, and more.
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 browse your pictures. 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.
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 folders. The Windows XP Media Center only displays picture files placed in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folders. To organize picture files 1 With the mouse, click Start, then click My Pictures. The My Pictures window opens.
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 folders are displayed just as you organized them in the My Pictures or Shared Pictures folders. To view pictures from the Windows XP Media Center 1 52 On the remote, press the My Pictures button. The My Pictures menu opens and the picture folders are displayed.
You can view individual pictures by highlighting a picture and pressing the OK button. Using More Info You can also choose from the menu options: While viewing an individual picture or watching a slide show, you can press the More Info button to view picture details. • 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 navigation buttons to view the pictures manually at your own pace.
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 navigation buttons to view the pictures manually at your own pace. • Select Rotate to rotate the picture counter-clockwise in 90-degree increments. • Select Rotate to rotate the picture clockwise in 90-degree increments. • Select Print to print a fullpage picture print.
UsingMy Videos • 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.
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. While browsing or viewing videos, you can press the More Info button to view more information about video.
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 Center only displays video files placed in the My Videos or Shared Video folders. To organize video files 1 With the mouse, click Start, My Documents, then click My Videos. The My Videos window opens.
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 On the remote, press the My Videos button. The My Videos menu opens and the videos and video folders display. are displayed just as you organized them in the My Pictures folder. 2 You can view videos by highlighting a video and pressing the OK button.
Using More Info While viewing videos, you can press the More Info button to view information about the video (if available) and change the video display’s aspect ratio. To use More Info for videos 1 On the remote, while viewing videos, press the More Info button. More information is displayed along the bottom of the screen. 2 Press the OK (Zoom) button to toggle through the various aspect ratio screen display options.
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UsingPlay DVD • Play DVDs • Set language, subtitles, and audio defaults.
Playing a DVD You can watch a DVD with the Windows XP Media Center. If the Windows XP Media Center is running when you insert a DVD into the DVD drive, a message asks if you want to play the DVD. If you select Yes or do not make a selection, the DVD plays automatically. If you select No, you can play the DVD in Windows XP Media Center at any time by selecting DVD Menu or Play DVD on the Media Center Start menu. To watch a DVD in the Windows XP Media Center 1 2 Insert the DVD you want to watch.
To select DVD menu options 1 Press the DVD menu button. The DVD menu opens. 2 On the remote, highlight the menu option you want to select, such as language, subtitles, and others, then press the OK button. Tip: DVD menu options vary and depend on the options provided by the DVD publisher. - OR Press the Stop opens. button.
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UsingRadio • Play FM and Internet radio and preset favorite stations • Preset favorite radio stations • Rewind, pause, stop, skip forward, and play radio recordings.
Playing the Radio You can enjoy the Windows XP Media Center’s FM radio and control playback with the remote. When you play the radio, the Windows XP Media Center records (buffers) up to 30 minutes of the radio program much like My TV does. This lets you go back and review part of the radio broadcast you heard earlier or listen to a broadcast segment that you missed while away from the radio. 2 With the remote, highlight the Seek + or Seek – button, then press the OK button.
To manually-tune the FM radio with Tune 1 2 On the remote, press the Radio button. The Radio window opens. To play FM radio • With the remote, highlight the Tune + or Tune – button, then press the OK button repeatedly to manually scan for radio stations. When you tune a station, you can: You can: To listen to Internet radio • Listen to the radio station. 1 • Highlight Save, then press the OK button to save the station on the next available preset radio memory slot.
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 listen to the broadcast where Remote button Pause 68 you previously left off. You can also press the Replay button, while listening to a program, to rewind and replay a segment of the radio program.
Changing Radio Settings Use Radio Settings to customize the Windows XP Media Center Radio. You can change, remove, and reorder the FM radio preset stations. You can also auto-sort the stations in numeric order. To use the Settings menu 1 2 On the remote, press the Radio button. The Radio window opens. Highlight Settings, then press the OK button. The Settings menu opens.
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UsingOther Features • 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 ChapterTen 71
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. After you connect the external video device, use the Gaming Input option to select the port for the device. You can also select a normal or stretched video display. To set up the external video input 1 2 Press the Start button on the remote. The Windows XP Media Center menu is displayed. 3 Select the input options that apply.
Changing Windows XP Media Center Settings You can access most of the Settings menus within a specific Media Center feature, such as My TV, My Pictures, My Music, and others. However, you can also access all of the Settings menus from the Settings button on the Media Center’s main menu. This menu provides 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.
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 2 74 Press the Start button on the remote. The Windows XP Media Center menu is displayed. Highlight More Programs, then press the OK button. The Programs menu is displayed. 3 4 Highlight a program or game, then press the OK button. When finished, exit the program or game.
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 2 Press the Start button on the remote. The Windows XP Media Center menu is displayed. On the remote, highlight Online Spotlight, then press the OK button. The Online Spotlight page is displayed.
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GettingHelp • Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) • Learn about the Windows XP Media Center online help and other information resources • Get Gateway contact information ChapterEleven 77
Media Center FAQs 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/.
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 video image with the even lines. Because most TVs use this interlaced method to display the picture on the screen, a standard interlaced analog TV will most likely flicker when displaying thin lines and small text. An interlaced video display device will produce a lower quality display, especially when viewing and using the Media Center computer functions.
on another Media Center computer or on a non-Media Center computer that has a DVD player and 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 patch Q810243 Update. Q: Can I play recorded programs on my home DVD player? A: Yes. Sonic PrimeTime, records DVDs to a format that home DVD players can read. For more information, see “Burning recorded TV programs to DVD” on page 39.
Getting more help 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 Windows XP Media Center features, help is available at your fingertips. To open Media Center Help 1 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. 2 Click the Help icon to view or search for information in the Windows XP Media Center online help.
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 Help and Support to answer questions about Windows and to help you quickly discover and use the many features of your Media Center PC. To open Help and Support 1 To start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. 2 Click a topic link.
Other Media Center resources Documentation microsoft.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ 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 updated with the latest software releases and security updates.
Identifying your model Gateway model number Gateway serial number The label on the back of your Media Center PC contains information that identifies your PC model and its features. Gateway Technical Support will need this information if you call for assistance. You can locate the Gateway serial number: • Printed on a white sticker on the back of your Media Center PC. • Printed on the customer invoice that came with your Media Center PC. The invoice also contains your customer ID number.
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information AppendixA 85
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 followed. Caution: Always follow these instructions to help guard against personal injury and damage to your Gateway system.
Care during use • Do not walk on the power cord or allow anything to rest on it. • Do not spill anything on the system. The best way to avoid spills is to avoid eating and drinking near your system. • Some products have a replaceable CMOS battery on the system board. There is a danger of explosion if the CMOS battery is replaced incorrectly. Replace the battery with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
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), and traditional cellular or PCS cellular bands (i.e. Cellular data modem). The following section is a general overview of considerations while operating a wireless device.
Warning: In environments where the risk of interference to other devices or services is harmful or perceived as harmful, the option to use a wireless device may be restricted or eliminated. Airports, Hospitals, and Oxygen or flammable gas laden atmospheres are limited examples where use of wireless devices may be restricted or eliminated.
United States of America of devices are safe for use, due to the frequencies and power levels involved. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 FCC declaration of conformity 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.
Telecommunications per Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR47) (applicable to products fitted with USA modems) Your modem complies with Part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR47) rules. On the computer or modem card is a label that contains the FCC registration number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this device. If requested, this information must be provided to the telephone company. A telephone line cord with a modular plug is required for use with this device.
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 these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices.
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.
Mexico Intentional emitter Low power, Radio transmitter type devices (radio frequency (RF) wireless communication devices), operating in the 2.4 GHz band, may be present (embedded) in your computer. This section is only applicable if these devices are present. Refer to the system label to verify the presence of wireless devices. Unintentional emitter At this time there are no mandatory requirements for Unintentional Emitters.
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.
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 Performance Standard. Should the unit ever need servicing, contact an authorized service location.
Notices Copyright © 2003 Gateway, Inc. All Rights Reserved 14303 Gateway Place Poway, CA 92064 USA All Rights Reserved This publication is protected by copyright and all rights are reserved. No part of it may be reproduced or transmitted by any means or in any form, without prior consent in writing from Gateway. The information in this manual has been carefully checked and is believed to be accurate. However, changes are made periodically. These changes are incorporated in newer publication editions.
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