Gateway 901 Series, User Manual

Page 1: ...Gateway 901 Series Family Room Media Center User s Guide...

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Page 3: ...d 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 th...

Page 4: ...n 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...

Page 5: ...de show 66 Chapter Six Using My Videos 67 Getting started with My Videos 68 Organizing video files 69 Viewing My Videos 70 Using More Info 71 Chapter Seven Using Play DVD 73 Playing a DVD 74 Chapter E...

Page 6: ...eless keyboard and mouse troubleshooting 91 Getting more help 93 Using Help and Support 94 Other Family Media Center resources 95 Documentation 95 Windows Update 95 Web site 95 Contacting Gateway 96 A...

Page 7: ...1 SettingUp Family Room Media Center ChapterOne Plan your Family Media Center setup Set up hardware and software...

Page 8: ...just enjoy the Windows XP Media Center in full screen mode without using other programs Use the Family Media Center remote the same way you use remotes for other home entertainment systems You can us...

Page 9: ...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 Lo...

Page 10: ...tting up the Media Center see Setting up the hardware on page 6 Connect to the Internet using RJ 11 jack RJ 45 jack Connect to an audio device using 1 8 Digital Out jack 1 8 Analog Out jacks front rea...

Page 11: ...sing 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...

Page 12: ...and video signals If you use an S Video or a Composite video connection you will also need to connect audio using RCA or Toslink stereo plugs 3 Connect the IR control Plug one end of the IR control i...

Page 13: ...batteries 7 Plug in your Media Center 8 Turn on your Media Center Press the power button on the front of your Family Media Center For more information see To install the keyboard batteries on page 9...

Page 14: ...bottom of the cradle turns solid green and the mouse LED indicator will faintly flash green while the batteries are charging The mouse LED indicator lights continuously when it is fully charged and re...

Page 15: ...AA batteries into the battery compartment Make sure that you match the and on the batteries with the and symbols inside the battery compartment 3 Tip The keyboard cover may be attached to the back of...

Page 16: ...vices After the Teach Learn sequence is complete the receiver keyboard and mouse remain synchronized after turning off your Family Media Center or changing the channels the devices operate on You only...

Page 17: ...r Family Media Center for two seconds If you do not exit the Learn mode it will automatically time out after five minutes 5 Teach button Press and release the Teach button located on the bottom of the...

Page 18: ...lity from your Media Center Use high quality video cables to connect the video source to your Media Center Connect a coaxial cable not included from a video device such as a direct cable connection a...

Page 19: ...jack on the back of your Media Center To connect S Video or composite video 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...

Page 20: ...ore using the Family Media Center remote 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 control cable int...

Page 21: ...resolution to 800 x 600 or 640 x 480 For more information about adjusting display settings click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword changing display settings in the Search box then pre...

Page 22: ...the back of your Family Media Center 1 Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port S Video port or DVI port on the back of your TV 2 Turn the TV on and select the TV In video source For more i...

Page 23: ...gital cable 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 ster...

Page 24: ...ection The Advanced Audio Properties dialog box opens 2 Click OK to save your speaker setup 4 Click the Speakers tab click the arrow button to open the Speaker setup list then click the speaker setup...

Page 25: ...s XP Media Center software for your specific requirements Follow the on screen instructions Tip The Windows XP Media Center setup wizard requires Internet access to complete the Windows XP Media Cente...

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Page 27: ...ingStarted ChapterTwo Start the Windows XP Media Center Use your Family Media Center Learn about the remote Learn about the wireless keyboard and mouse Learn about your Gateway 901 Series Family Media...

Page 28: ...d off as data is read from and written to the hard drive or memory card 3 Status display Indicates the current Media Center mode and status 4 FMC 901 DVD CD RW combo drive FMC 901X DVD RAM R CDRW Use...

Page 29: ...Audio In jack Right RCA Plug the right channel external audio input source such as a stereo or camcorder to this jack so you can play sound through the Family Media Center speakers or record sound on...

Page 30: ...n Press to open the Media Center My Videos feature 30 Radio button Press to open the Media Center My Radio feature 31 Stop button Press to stop the currently playing media For example stop Live TV rec...

Page 31: ...ear speakers or an external amplifier into this jack Use a 1 8 stereo to RCA plug Y cable 40 Mic In microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack to record or transmit voice input 41 S Video Out po...

Page 32: ...rts 53 Subwoofer Center Analog Audio Out jack line out Plug powered center subwoofer speakers or an external audio amplifier into this jack Use a 1 8 stereo to RCA plug Y cable 54 Front left and right...

Page 33: ...k 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 63 VGA Out monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor into this port 64 T...

Page 34: ...port Plug an S Video cable from a video source such as cable satellite or antenna into this port 72 Video In port RCA Plug an RCA cable from a video source such as a VCR into this port 73 Audio In jac...

Page 35: ...fier into this jack Use a 1 8 stereo to RCA plug Y cable 83 Subwoofer Center Analog Audio Out jack Orange port Plug powered center subwoofer speakers or an external audio amplifier into this jack Use...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...option then press the OK button to select the menu option Use the Media Center remote to watch TV videos and DVDs to listen to music and to view pictures OR Using the remote Press one of the menu sho...

Page 38: ...RF receiver For more information see Setting up and synchronizing the wireless keyboard and mouse on page 8 Channel button use to change the radio frequency RF channel the mouse uses For more informa...

Page 39: ...e mouse in the air to point and select on the screen Using the wireless mouse Tips For optimal mouse performance avoid using the mouse on highly reflective glass or mirrored surfaces For optimal batte...

Page 40: ...keyboard or mouse is using 2 Pointer Speed to Average Some new users prefer this setting to be slightly slower than average Advanced users tend to increase the speed so that less wrist movement gives...

Page 41: ...receiver which channel the device is currently operating on The receiver then automatically restores synchronization Simultaneously press and release the Channel and Teach buttons on the bottom of the...

Page 42: ...il For information about changing the wireless keyboard channels see Changing the wireless keyboard or mouse channels on page 34 For information about determining the wireless keyboard channel see Det...

Page 43: ...ting up and synchronizing the wireless keyboard and mouse on page 8 4 Transport buttons Lets you replay buffered TV programs and play the CD and DVD player 5 Audio Video A V control buttons Controls v...

Page 44: ...keyboard remote and mouse Use the device that is comfortable for you StartingtheWindowsXPMediaCenter Click Start then click Media Center To start Windows XP Media Center from the Start menu Press the...

Page 45: ...he Windows XP 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 press the Start button on the keyboar...

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Page 47: ...41 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 ChapterThree...

Page 48: ...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 button to maximize...

Page 49: ...Fast forward to advance through a live TV or recorded program that has been stopped or paused and recorded to the program buffer Press the Fwd button a second or third time to increase the fast forwa...

Page 50: ...ents that were buffered If you want to return to Live TV and skip past the buffered broadcast segments press the Live TV button 2 My TV buffers 30 minutes of TV program segments You can replay buffere...

Page 51: ...ed to broadcast at a later time a detailed program information page opens You can select a recording option 2 The Guide displays channel and TV program information TV program titles descriptions categ...

Page 52: ...the OK button The Settings menu opens The Windows XP Media Center requires Internet access to update the Guide Make sure that you connect to your Internet connection before continuing the manual Prog...

Page 53: ...ton The record 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 begin...

Page 54: ...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 55: ...sly recorded and currently recording programs is displayed 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 view...

Page 56: ...de information Select Set up TV signal to choose the video service such as cable satellite or antenna that is connected to your Family Media Center Select Adjust display settings to adjust the video s...

Page 57: ...con shows the recording space available on the DVD 3 4 Press the Start button on the remote The Windows XP Media Center menu is displayed To use Sonic PrimeTime 1 Highlight Create DVD then press the O...

Page 58: ...am file size enough for the program to fit on a recordable DVD depending on the TV program length For more information about setting the recorded image quality option see the topics in Change settings...

Page 59: ...ChapterFour 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 60: ...of the Media Player click Media Library The first time you click Media Library a message tells you that the Media Player needs to search your Family Media Center for music files 1 2 File type format...

Page 61: ...to the Media Library You can add and organize your personal CD collection with the Media Player s Media Library then use the Windows XP Media Center as your personal jukebox to play and enjoy your mus...

Page 62: ...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 the...

Page 63: ...music files with the Media Library sit back and enjoy listening to your favorite music If the Windows XP Media Center TV or Guide is open Media Center asks if you want to play the CD Highlight Yes th...

Page 64: ...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...

Page 65: ...Help button 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 f...

Page 66: ...lick 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 AutoPlay...

Page 67: ...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 68: ...our 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 The Windows...

Page 69: ...y files to the folders or copy folders from other folders to the My Pictures folder You can also put pictures in the Shared Pictures folder to share pictures with other users 2 For more information ab...

Page 70: ...ictures To view pictures from the Windows XP Media Center On the remote press the My Pictures button The My Pictures menu opens and the picture folders display 1 Navigate to a picture folder that you...

Page 71: ...elect 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 card Selec...

Page 72: ...Play a slide show located under the My Pictures section of the Windows XP Media Center Help To open Windows XP Media Center Help move the mouse to activate the menu bar then click the Help button Choo...

Page 73: ...os ChapterSix 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 s...

Page 74: ...e extension Windows Media file wm asf Windows Media A V wmv Video file avi Movie file mpeg mpg mpe m1v mp2 mpv2 Windows MetaFile wmf Additional video formats may be supported if you install new codecs...

Page 75: ...My Videos folder and copy files to the folders or copy folders from other folders to the My Videos folder You can also put videos in the Shared Video folder to share videos with other users 2 For mor...

Page 76: ...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 dates Select My Videos to view all the videos Select Shar...

Page 77: ...ile viewing videos press the More Info button More information is displayed along the bottom of the screen 1 Press the OK Zoom button to toggle through the various aspect ratio screen display options...

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Page 79: ...73 UsingPlay DVD ChapterSeven Play DVDs Set language subtitles and audio defaults...

Page 80: ...running a message asks if you want to play the DVD On the remote highlight Yes then press the OK button The DVD plays OR If you are not using Windows XP Media Center when you insert a DVD a What do y...

Page 81: ...enu options On the remote highlight the menu option you want to select such as language subtitles and others then press the OK button 1 2 DVD menu options vary and depend on the options provided by th...

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Page 83: ...77 UsingRadio ChapterEight Play FM and Internet radio Preset favorite radio stations Rewind pause stop skip forward and play radio recordings...

Page 84: ...stops when the TV recording starts If you do not select Cancel recording Windows XP Media Center automatically stops the radio and begins recording TV With the remote highlight Seek or Seek then press...

Page 85: ...On the remote tune to an FM station or select a preset station highlight Start Radio then press the OK button you can also press the remote Play button The radio starts playing and recording bufferin...

Page 86: ...ecorded 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 the Fwd button a second or thi...

Page 87: ...ext to a radio preset station to delete it Select Auto Sort to sort the radio presets in numeric order On the remote press the Radio button The Radio window opens 1 To use the Settings menu Navigate t...

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Page 89: ...83 UsingOther Features ChapterNine Adjust Windows XP Media Center Settings Use More Programs View the Online Spotlight...

Page 90: ...ttings then press the OK button The Settings menu is displayed 3 Select a Settings menu and use the sub menus to adjust the Windows XP Media Center settings to your preferences Help For more informati...

Page 91: ...ss the Start button on the remote The Media Center menu is displayed To use More Programs 1 Highlight More Programs then press the OK button The Programs menu is displayed 2 Highlight a program or gam...

Page 92: ...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 With the remote highlight Online Spotlight then p...

Page 93: ...87 GettingHelp ChapterTen Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions FAQs Learn about the Windows XP Media Center online help and other information resources Get Gateway contact information...

Page 94: ...quality than an antenna Type of connection used You can connect the Family Media Center video output to a TV However the connection type has an affect on the video quality The Family Media Center has...

Page 95: ...a newer model TV Type of TV interlaced or progressive scan Many TVs use interlaced video Interlaced video displays a video frame with two passes of alternating scan lines The TV screen first displays...

Page 96: ...e to get better TV or DVD image quality A Adjust the display device brightness contrast hue and saturation OR Use the Adjust display settings calibration wizard to adjust the display type display widt...

Page 97: ...use with the Family Media Center receiver For more information see Setting up and synchronizing the wireless keyboard and mouse on page 8 When using the mouse in air the mouse pointer is visible on th...

Page 98: ...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 The mous...

Page 99: ...using the Windows 2 Click the Help icon to view or search for information in the Windows XP Media Center online help 1 In the Media Center window move the mouse to activate the Windows XP Media Center...

Page 100: ...lp and Support Help and Support opens 1 2 Click a topic link OR Type a word or phrase keyword in the Search box located at the top of any Help and Support screen then click the arrow button to start t...

Page 101: ...e most of your Family Media Center experience Go to the Microsoft Media Center Web site at microsoft com windowsxp mediacenter and the Gateway Support Web site at support gateway com windowsxp mediace...

Page 102: ...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 103: ...97 Safety Regulatory and Legal Information AppendixA...

Page 104: ...on for your area The voltage selector switch is set at the factory to the correct voltage Openings in the Media Center case are provided for ventilation Do not block or cover these openings Make sure...

Page 105: ...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 oxyg...

Page 106: ...o be used indoors In some areas use of these devices outdoors is prohibited Warning Radio frequency wireless communication can interfere with equipment on commercial aircraft Current aviation regulati...

Page 107: ...termined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the...

Page 108: ...facilities equipment operations or procedures that could affect the operation of this equipment If this happens the telephone company will provide advance notice in order for you to make necessary mo...

Page 109: ...nd 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...

Page 110: ...some cases the inside wiring associated 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 above co...

Page 111: ...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 ou...

Page 112: ...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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