Gateway 901 Series Family Room Media Center User’s Guide
Table of Contents Chapter One: Setting Up Family Room Media Center 1 About your Family Media Center 2 Planning your Family Media Center setup 3 Locating connections 3 Connections overview 4 Setting up the hardware 6 Setting up and synchronizing the wireless keyboard and mouse 8 Connecting the audio and video source 12 Connecting the IR control cable 14 Connecting a display device 15 Connecting an audio system 17 Setting up the software 19 Chapter Two: Getting Started 21 Checking ou
Learning about the wireless mouse 32 Table of Contents Using the wireless mouse 33 Fine-tuning the wireless mouse pointer control 34 Changing the wireless keyboard or mouse channels 38 Determining the wireless keyboard or mouse channels 35 Turning the wireless keyboard or mouse power on or off 35 Learning about the wireless keyboard 36 Starting the Windows XP Media Center 38 Using the Windows XP Media Center 39 Chapter Three: Using My TV 42 Watching TV 42 Using the remote to play TV r
Adding music CDs to the Media Library 55 Table of Contents Playing My Music 57 Chapter Five: Using My Pictures 61 Getting started with My Pictures Organizing picture files Viewing My Pictures 62 63 64 Using More Info 65 Playing audio during a slide show 66 Chapter Six: Using My Videos Getting started with My Videos Organizing video files Viewing My Videos Using More Info Chapter Seven: Using Play DVD Playing a DVD Chapter Eight: Using Radio 67 68 69 70 71 73 74 77 Playing the Radio 78 Using
Chapter Ten: Getting Help Media Center FAQs 88 Wireless keyboard and mouse troubleshooting 91 Getting more help 93 Using Help and Support Other Family Media Center resources 94 95 Documentation 95 Windows Update 95 Web site 95 Contacting Gateway 96 Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information 6 87 103
SettingUp Family Room Media Center • Plan your Family Media Center setup • Set up hardware and software ChapterOne 1
About your Family Media Center The Family Media Center provides rich entertainment and powerful computing 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 Family Media Center remote the same way you use remotes for other home entertainment systems. You can use the remote and Family Media Center to watch and record TV, play videos and music, and view pictures.
Planning your Family Media Center setup Locating connections You’ve probably already decided where you want to locate your Family Media Center, but before you start setting up the Media Center, take a few minutes to make sure that all of these connections are available in the location you’ve selected. Video source — Make sure that you have access to a video source before starting your Family Media Center setup. Your Media Center receives video input from a coaxial, composite video, or S-Video cable.
Connections overview Your Family Media Center accepts a variety of audio and video inputs and it can output audio and video to a number of audio and video devices. This is a sample setup diagram of a Media Center configuration. The possible audio and video input connections to your Family Media Center and the audio and video output connections from the Media Center are shown. For detailed information about setting up the Media Center, see “Setting up the hardware” on page 6.
Connect to your Family Media Center using: • Cable set-top box (S-Video, composite, or coaxial connection) • Satellite receiver set-top box (S-Video, composite, or coaxial connection) • Antenna (coaxial connection) Connect to a display device using: • DVI-D Out jack • S-Video Out jack • VGA Out port 5
Setting up the hardware 4 1 Connect the modem or broadband Internet (optional) 2 Connect the audio/video source 2 A coaxial (TV in) connection carries both the audio and video signals. 1 If you use an S-Video or a Composite video connection, you will also need to connect audio using RCA or Toslink stereo plugs. 5 3 2 5 1 For detailed instructions about connecting the audio/video source, see page 12.
6 Install the mouse, keyboard, and remote batteries. For more information, see “To install and charge the mouse battery pack” on page 8. 7 Plug in your Media Center For more information, see “To install the keyboard batteries” on page 9. 8 Turn on your Media Center 9 Sync up wireless devices Press the power button on the front of your Family Media Center. keyboard mouse For more information, see “Sychronizing the wireless keyboard and mouse” on page 8.
Setting up and synchronizing the wireless keyboard and mouse Before using the wireless mouse and keyboard, install the batteries into both devices, connect the power adapter to the mouse charging cradle, charge the mouse for 9 hours before using, and synchronize the mouse and keyboard with the radio frequency (RF) receiver on your Family Media Center. 3 Connect the power adapter to the mouse charging cradle, then plug the power adapter into the power outlet. 4 Place the mouse in the charging cradle.
2 Remove the battery compartment cover. 3 Insert 4 AAA batteries into the battery compartment. Make sure that you match the + and – on the batteries with the + and – symbols inside the battery compartment. 4 Replace the battery compartment cover and keyboard cover. Tip: The keyboard cover may be attached to the back of the keyboard when you receive it. Remove the keyboard cover from the back of the keyboard, as shown below, to access the battery compartment cover.
Tip: When synchronizing the wireless keyboard and mouse, make sure that you synchronize (teach) both the keyboard and mouse during the same Learning mode session. If you synchronize one wireless device and later enter the Learn mode to synchronize the other wireless device, the Learn mode erases all previous learned settings from memory and looks for new devices. 2 Press and hold the Learn button on your Family Media Center for 2 seconds then release the button.
Teach button 3 5 Press and release the Teach button located on the bottom of the mouse. The Status light on the Family Media Center’s front panel blinks rapidly for four seconds, then begins blinking slowly. To exit the Learn mode, press the Learn button on your Family Media Center for two seconds. If you do not exit the Learn mode, it will automatically time out after five minutes. Teach button 4 Press and release the Teach button on the top left corner of the wireless keyboard.
Connecting the audio and video source Your Family Media Center has connectors for coaxial (TV), S-Video, or composite video. Select the connector that your video source supports: • Coaxial (TV) — The video and audio signals are both carried on one cable. The coaxial cable is the way to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to your Media Center. • S-Video or composite video — S-Video signals provide the sharpest picture.
To connect S-Video or composite video 1 Connect an S-Video or composite video cable from a video source (such as a cable set-top box, a satellite set-top box, or other video device) to the S-Video In or Composite Video In port on the back of your Family Media Center. 2 Connect an RCA cable (not included) from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the Audio In RCA jack on the back of your Media Center.
Connecting the IR control cable If your Family Media Center configuration uses a set-top box for the Media Center video source, connect the infrared (IR) control cable from the Family Media Center 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. 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.
Connecting a display device You can use a computer monitor, flat-panel display, TV, or other display device. Some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat-panel displays that are optimized for your Family Media Center. Your Media Center provides display outputs from a DVI (Digital Visual Interface) port, VGA (monitor) port, or an S-Video port. Select the highest quality port that your TV supports: • DVI — Best. Use this if your TV has a DVI port. • VGA — Better.
To connect a display device 1 Connect a VGA cable (not included), S-Video cable, or DVI cable (not included) to the VGA port, S-Video port, or DVI port on the back of your Family Media Center. 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port, S-Video port, or DVI port on the back of your TV. OR OR OR OR 3 16 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 an audio system If you purchased a sound system with your Family Media Center, use the setup poster and other documentation that was included with the sound system to set it up. If you have an existing stereo or home theater, you can connect your Media Center to an existing sound system.
After you have connected your add-on sound system, use the sound and audio properties to select speaker setup options. 3 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. 4 Click OK to save your speaker setup. To select speaker options in XP Media Center 2004 1 Click Start, Control Panel, Sounds, Speech, and Audio Devices, then click Sounds and Audio Devices.
Setting up the software 1 Complete the Windows XP setup Tip: After you’ve turned on your Family Media Center, 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 Windows XP Media Center software configuration. Before starting the Windows XP Media Center setup wizard in step 3, make sure that your Internet connection is set up.
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GettingStarted • Learn about your Gateway 901 Series Family Media Center • Learn about the remote • Learn about the wireless keyboard and mouse • Start the Windows XP Media Center • Use your Family Media Center ChapterTwo 21
Checking out your Family Media Center Front 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 31 32 33 10 11 12 13 Item Component 22 Icon 14 15 17 16 18 19 20 21 22 34 35 36 37 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 Description 1 Power button Press to turn the power on. Press to put the Family Media Center in Standby mode or resume from Standby mode. 2 Hard drive / card reader indicator LED blinks on and off as data is read from and written to the hard drive or memory card.
Item Component Icon Description 5 DVD/CD drive eject button Press to open the CD/DVD tray. 6 Four-way scroll button Press the up 7 OK button Press to make menu selections. 8 Home Press to navigate to the browser’s default home page. 9 Back Press to navigate to the previous browser page. 10 S-Video In port Plug an S-Video cable from a video source, such as a camcorder or VCR into this port. 11 Video In port (RCA) Plug an RCA cable from a video source, such as a VCR, into this port.
Item Component 24 Icon Description 20 SmartMedia SM Transfer files from a digital device to your Media Center through the removable memory card drive. 21 CompactFlash CF Transfer files from a digital device to your Media Center through the removable memory card drive. 22 SecureDigital Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MultiMedia Card SD MS MS Pro MMC Transfer files from a digital device to your Media Center through the removable memory card drive.
Back (Gateway FMC-901 Media Center) 47 Item Component 48 49 50 51 Icon 38 39 40 41 42 52 53 54 55 56 43 57 44 45 46 58 59 60 Description 38 Ethernet jack Plug 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information about networking, see the Networking Your Computer guide. Click Start, All Programs, Gateway Documentation, then click the networking guide.
Item Component 26 Icon Description 46 TV In jack (coaxial) Plug a coaxial cable from a video source, such as cable, satellite, or antenna, into this jack. 47 Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. 48 IR Control port Plug the IR control cable into this port. Sends input from the keyboard or remote to a set-top box to change channels. 49 Digital Audio In (S/PDIF) jack Plug an optical (Toslink) digital audio cable from an audio source into this jack.
Back (Gateway FMC-901X Media Center) 61 62 63 65 67 64 66 68 69 70 71 72 73 75 76 77 78 74 Item Component Icon 79 80 81 83 82 84 85 Description 61 Ethernet jack Plug 10/100 Ethernet network cable into this jack. For more information about networking, see the “Networking Your Computer” guide. Click Start, All Programs, Gateway Documentation, then click the networking guide. 62 S-Video Out port Plug a video device, such as a monitor or camcorder, that support S-Video into this port.
Item Component 28 Icon Description Digital Out Plug an audio system into this jack. Provides six-channel or compressed AC-3 digital output (S/PDIF) for connection to external digital devices and speakers. Also supports center and subwoofer (LFE) analog channels for connection to 5.1 analog speaker systems. Use a 1/8” stereo to 1/8” stereo plug for digital output or use 1/8” stereo to RCA plug for analog output.
Item Component Icon Description 80 DVI-D Out jack Plug a digial DVI-D display device, such as plasma display, into this port. 81 To Wall (modem In jack) Plug an RJ-11 modem cable into this jack. 82 Rear left and right Analog Audio Out jack (Black port) Plug powered, analog rear speakers or an external amplifier into this jack. Use a 1/8” stereo to RCA plug Y-cable.
Learning about the remote Transport buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Power control button puts the Family Media Center in Standby mode (reduced power). Tip: Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Shortcut buttons give you direct access to Windows XP Media Center features. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu.
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 wireless mouse Status LED indicator indicates mouse status. See “Media Center FAQs” on page 88. Battery pack install rechargeable battery pack Scroll wheel and button use to move vertically through a document or program. Left/Right select buttons use to select objects and menus on the screen. Activation trigger lets you make mouse selections while using the mouse in the air. Battery release button press to open the battery pack compartment.
To use the wireless mouse in the air Using the wireless mouse 1 Before using the wireless mouse, set up and synchronize the mouse with the radio frequency (RF) receiver on your Family Media Center. For more information, see “Setting up and synchronizing the wireless keyboard and mouse” on page 8. 2 Hold the mouse in a comfortable, relaxed position: The wireless mouse gives you flexibility to control your Family Media Center. The mouse provides precise tracking on most surfaces.
Fine-tuning the wireless mouse pointer control Changing the wireless keyboard or mouse channels While getting familiar with your wireless mouse and getting a feel for the “in air” method of pointer control, you may want to adjust the mouse settings. You can adjust the double-click speed, pointer speed, left-hand or right-hand configuration, and other mouse settings.
Determining the wireless keyboard or mouse channels Turning the wireless keyboard or mouse power on and off The wireless keyboard and mouse have eight channels available to communicate on. Use the following instructions to determine the channel a device is currently using. Turn the wireless keyboard and mouse off to prevent battery drain when traveling or when you do not plan to use your Family Media Center for several days.
Learning about the wireless 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. For information about changing the wireless keyboard channels, see “Changing the wireless keyboard or 2 3 4 mouse channels” on page 34. For information about determining the wireless keyboard channel, see “Determining the wireless keyboard or mouse channels” on page 35.
Item Component Icon Description Status Indicates keyboard status. See “Media Center FAQs” on page 88. 1 Status LED indicator 2 Channel button Use to change the radio frequency (RF) channel the keyboard uses. For more information, see “Changing the wireless keyboard or mouse channels” on page 34. 3 Teach button Use to synchronize the keyboard with the radio frequency (RF) receiver. For more information, see “Setting up and synchronizing the wireless keyboard and mouse” on page 8.
Starting the Windows XP Media Center You can take full control of the Family 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. 38 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 • Click the minimize button to view the desktop. • Click the maximize button to expand the active window to fit the entire screen. • Click the Media Center taskbar button or press the Start button on the keyboard or remote to return to the Media Center.
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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 • Change My TV settings ChapterThree 41
Watching TV You can control 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. 2 Press the OK button to maximize the TV viewing window to full-screen mode.
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 press the Replay button, while watching a program, to rewind and replay a segment of the program.
Help: Tip: For more information about watching buffered TV programs, see topics in About My TV section of the Windows XP Media Center Help. To open the Windows XP Media Center Help, move the mouse to activate the menu bar, then click the Help button . To change the display’s aspect ratio with the remote, press the More Info button, then press Zoom.
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 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 update the Guide information now. 6 Navigate to Yes, then press the OK button. The Windows XP Media Center downloads Guide updates.
Recording TV programs Your Family Media Center 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 Use the CH/PG + or CH/PG – buttons, numeric keypad, or the Guide to choose programs that you want to record. 2 On the remote, press the Record program recording starts.
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.
Using Recorded TV 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 On the remote, press the My TV button. The Windows XP Media Center starts. 2 Navigate to Recorded TV, then press the OK button. The Recorded TV menu opens.
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 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 FMC-901 Media Center).
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: DVD-Rs 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 ChapterFour 53
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 artist 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 .cda Windows Media .asx, .wm, .wma, .wmp, .wmx audio files Windows audio files .wav MP3 .mp3 and .
Help: 3 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. 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 Family Media Center and adds them to the Media Library.
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 or Do not add copy protections 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 Family Media Center. 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 Family Media Center. You can play individual songs, CDs (albums), shuffle play, and customize your music files for special occasions with a personalized music playlist. After you’ve tailored music files with the Media Library, sit back and enjoy listening to your favorite music.
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 55).
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 60 1 With the mouse, click Start, then click My Computer. The My Computer window opens. 2 Right click the Audio CD (D:) drive, then click Properties. The Audio CD (D:) Properties dialog box opens. 3 Click the AutoPlay tab. The AutoPlay tab is displayed. 4 Click Music CD in the Select a content type list. 5 Click the Select an action to perform option, Play Audio CD using Media Center under Actions, then click OK.
• Manage and add pictures to your photo library UsingMy Pictures • 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 ChapterFive 61
Getting started with My Pictures 62 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. File type (format) File extension Joint Photographic Experts Group .jpg, .jpeg Tagged Image File Format .
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. 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, then 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 64 On the remote, press the My Pictures button. The My Pictures menu opens and the picture folders display.
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 navigation buttons to view the pictures manually at your own pace. Using More Info While viewing an individual picture or watching a slide show, you can press the More Info button to view picture details.
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. Playing audio during a slide show In addition to watching slide shows, you can also play music along with your slide show.
UsingMy Videos • 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 stored, and more ChapterSix 67
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 are displayed just as you organized them in the My Pictures folder. 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. 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 ChapterSeven 73
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, then 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 on the Windows XP Media Center 1 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 • Preset favorite radio stations • Rewind, pause, stop, skip forward, and play radio recordings ChapterEight 77
Playing the Radio You can enjoy the Family Media Center’s FM radio and control playback with the remote. When you play the radio, the Window 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 Seek + or Seek –, then press the OK button. The radio auto-scans for radio stations.
To manually-tune the FM radio with Tune 1 On the remote, press the Radio button. The Radio window opens. 2 With the remote, highlight Tune + or Tune –, then press the OK button repeatedly to manually scan for radio stations. When you tune a station, you can: • Listen to the radio station. • Highlight Save, then press the OK button to save the station on the next available preset radio memory slot. • Highlight Tune + or Tune – to continue manually scanning for stations.
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 Remote button Pause Press: Pause to pause the radio program. While paused, the radio continues to record the radio program for up to 30 minutes.
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. Navigate to Settings, then press the OK button. The Settings menu opens.
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UsingOther Features • Adjust Windows XP Media Center Settings • Use More Programs • View the Online Spotlight ChapterNine 83
Changing Windows XP Media Center Settings You can access most of the Settings menus within a specific Windows XP Media Center feature, such as My TV, My Pictures, My Music, and others. However, you can also access all of the Settings menus from Settings on the Windows XP Media Center’s main menu. This menu provides easy access to all of the Settings menus, including the Windows XP Media Center general settings.
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 Press the Start button on the remote. The Media Center menu is displayed. 3 Highlight a program or game, then press the OK button. Highlight More Programs, then press the OK button. The Programs menu is displayed. 4 When finished, close the program or game. On the remote, press the Back button to return to the Media Center menu.
Using Online Spotlight The Windows XP Media Center Online Spotlight highlights new ways to enjoy and use your Family Media Center. Check the Online Spotlight regularly to learn more tips and tricks and to get the most out of your Family Media Center experience. To access the Online Spotlight 1 2 86 Press the Start button on the remote. The Media Center menu is displayed. 3 Browse information to learn more about the Windows XP Media Center.
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 ChapterTen 87
Media Center FAQs Following are Family 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/.
• Screen resolution — By default, if your display device was purchased with the Family Media Center, the computer uses a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 for computer monitors and 800 x 600 for the Gateway 42-inch Plasma TV. Many TVs cannot display this high resolution and may shift, scramble, or scroll the picture. For a better picture on a TV display, you may need to lower the Family Media Center screen resolution to 800 x 600 or 640 x 480.
Q: What display setting can I change to get better TV or DVD image quality? (described above) on your computer to play TV programs recorded with Sonic PrimeTime. A: Adjust the display device brightness, contrast, hue, and saturation. - OR - - OR Use the Adjust display settings calibration wizard to adjust the display type, display width, connection type, and display calibration. The Adjust display settings options are located under the Windows XP Media Center Settings, TV menu options.
Wireless keyboard and mouse troubleshooting Symptom The Family Media Center does not recognize keyboard or mouse data input. Reason Keyboard/mouse and receiver are not synchronized. Solution Re-synchronize the keyboard and mouse with the Family Media Center receiver. For more information, see “Setting up and synchronizing the wireless keyboard and mouse” on page 8. Other radio frequency (RF) devices are interfering with • Change the keyboard or mouse channel.
Symptom 92 Reason Solution The mouse pointer moves too slow or too fast. The mouse speed or acceleration is not set correctly. Change the mouse pointer tracking speed. For more information, see “Fine-tuning the wireless mouse pointer control” on page 34. The mouse pointer drifts on the screen. The mouse sensor my require recalibration. Place the mouse on the desk for 4 or more seconds to steady the pointer. The mouse LED does not flash in the charging cradle and the mouse does not charge.
Getting more help The Windows XP 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 Windows XP Media Center Help 1 In the Media Center window, move the mouse to activate the Windows XP Media Center tool bar. The tool bar appears at the top of the window.
Using Help and Support Your Family Media Center 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 Family Media Center. 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 Family Media Center resources Documentation Web site The Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition guide provides information about configuring the Windows XP Media Center software, tips about using the Windows XP Media Center, and troubleshooting information. You can get the latest FAQs, information, and tips and tricks about making the most of your Family Media Center experience. Go to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft.
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 to you. 800-846-4526 (US) Gateway’s fee-based software tutorial service Get tutorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute.
Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information AppendixA 97
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 United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Intentional emitter per FCC Part 15 Your system may have a wireless keyboard and mouse included with it. The power and frequency range associated with these devices do not have the RF exposure concerns as with other wireless products. Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections (or country group sections).
Warning: The transmitting device may not be used with any antenna other than the antenna provided with them. 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.
Telecommunications per part 68 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR 47) (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 CFR 47 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.
Additional limitations, cautions, and concerns for specific countries are listed in the specific country sections (or country group sections). The wireless devices with your system are only qualified for use in the countries identified by the Radio Approval Marks on the device approval rating label. If the country you will be using the wireless device in, is not listed, please contact your local Radio Approval agency for requirements. Wireless devices are closely regulated and use may not be allowed.
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.
Television antenna connectors protection External television antenna grounding If an outside antenna or cable system is to be connected to your receiver, 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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