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  • Page 1 Gateway 901 Series Family Room Media Center User’s Guide...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Connecting the IR control cable Connecting a display device Connecting an audio system Setting up the software Chapter Two: Getting Started Checking out your Gateway Family Media Center Front Back (Gateway FMC-901 Media Center) Back (Gateway FMC-901X Media Center) Learning about the remote...
  • Page 4 Learning about the wireless mouse Table of Contents Using the wireless mouse Fine-tuning the wireless mouse pointer control Changing the wireless keyboard or mouse channels Determining the wireless keyboard or mouse channels Turning the wireless keyboard or mouse power on or off Learning about the wireless keyboard Starting the Windows XP Media Center Using the Windows XP Media Center...
  • Page 5 Adding music CDs to the Media Library Table of Contents Playing My Music Chapter Five: Using My Pictures Getting started with My Pictures Organizing picture files Viewing My Pictures Using More Info Playing audio during a slide show Chapter Six: Using My Videos Getting started with My Videos Organizing video files Viewing My Videos...
  • Page 6 Chapter Ten: Getting Help Media Center FAQs Wireless keyboard and mouse troubleshooting Getting more help Using Help and Support Other Family Media Center resources Documentation Windows Update Web site Contacting Gateway Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information...
  • Page 7: Chapter One: Setting Up Family Room Media Center

    SettingUp Family Room Media Center • Plan your Family Media Center setup • Set up hardware and software ChapterOne...
  • Page 8: About Your Family Media Center

    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.
  • Page 9: Planning Your Family Media Center Setup

    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.
  • Page 10: Connections Overview

    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.
  • Page 11 Connect to a display device using: • DVI-D Out jack • S-Video Out jack • VGA Out port 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) •...
  • Page 12: Setting Up The Hardware

    Setting up the hardware Gateway FMC-901 Media Center Gateway FMC-901X Media Center Connect the modem or broadband Internet (optional) Connect the audio/video source A coaxial (TV in) connection carries both the audio and video signals. If you use an S-Video...
  • Page 13 Install the mouse, keyboard, and remote batteries. For more information, see “To install and charge the mouse battery pack” on page 8. Plug in your Media Center For more information, see “To install the keyboard batteries” on page 9. Turn on your Media Center Press the power button on the front of your Family Media Center.
  • Page 14: Setting Up And Synchronizing The Wireless Keyboard And Mouse

    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.
  • Page 15 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. To protect the keyboard when not in use, you can place the keyboard cover over the keyboard keys.
  • Page 16 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.
  • Page 17 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. Press and release the Teach button on the top left corner of the wireless keyboard.
  • Page 18: Connecting The Audio And Video Source

    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.
  • Page 19 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 video device) to the S-Video In or Composite Video In port on the back of your Family Media Center. - OR - Connect an RCA cable (not included) from the Audio Out jacks on the video device to the Audio...
  • Page 20: Connecting The Ir Control Cable

    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.
  • Page 21: Connecting A Display Device

    Gateway sales representative to help you select a display device that is optimized for your Media Center. See “Contacting Gateway” on page 96 for Gateway contact information. Tip: Many TVs use interlaced video. Interlaced video displays a video frame with two passes of alternating scan lines.
  • Page 22 To connect a display device 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. Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port, S-Video port, or DVI port on the back of your TV.
  • Page 23: Connecting An Audio System

    (S/PDIF). • Toslink digital cable to connect your Family Media Center to digital audio inputs (S/PDIF). Gateway FMC-901 Media Center Connect rear left and right analog speakers with 1/8" stereo to RCA plug Y-cables Connect front left and right analog speakers with 1/8"...
  • Page 24 Click OK to save your speaker setup. Tip: If you have a Gateway FMC-901 Family Media Center model, you can also configure audio inputs with the SigmaTel audio Speaker Wizard and SigmaTel Universal Jacks dialog box. Click Start, All...
  • Page 25: Setting Up The Software

    Setting up the software Complete the Windows XP setup After you’ve turned on your Family Media Center, wait for it to start up, then follow the on-screen instructions. Complete external devices setup Connect devices, such as a printer or scanner, after you complete the Windows setup.
  • Page 27: Chapter Two: Getting Started

    • 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 GettingStarted...
  • Page 28: Checking Out Your Gateway Family Media Center

    Checking out your Family Media Center Front 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 Item Component Icon Power button Hard drive / card reader indicator Status display (FMC-901) DVD/CD-RW combo drive (FMC-901X) DVD RAM/-R/CDRW 18 19 Description Press to turn the power on. Press to put the Family Media Center in Standby mode or resume from Standby mode.
  • Page 29 Item Component Icon Description DVD/CD drive eject Press to open the CD/DVD tray. button Four-way scroll Press the up button OK button Press to make menu selections. Home Press to navigate to the browser’s default home page. Back Press to navigate to the previous browser page. S-Video In port Plug an S-Video cable from a video source, such as a camcorder or VCR into this port.
  • Page 30 Item Component Icon SmartMedia CompactFlash SecureDigital Memory Stick Memory Stick Pro MS Pro MultiMedia Card Volume + / - button Channel + / - button My TV button DVD Menu button My Music button My Pictures button My Videos button Radio button Stop button Play button...
  • Page 31: Back (Gateway Fmc-901 Media Center)

    Description 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. Plug powered, analog rear speakers or an external amplifi er into this jack. Use a 1/8”...
  • Page 32 Item Component TV In jack (coaxial) Power connector IR Control port Digital Audio In (S/PDIF) jack Digital Audio Out (S/PDIF) jack IEEE 1394 port USB ports (2) Subwoofer/Center Analog Audio Out jack (line out) Front left and right Analog Audio Out jack (line out) AUX (audio input jack) VGA Out (monitor port) To Wall (modem In jack)
  • Page 33: Back (Gateway Fmc-901X Media Center)

    Description 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. Plug a video device, such as a monitor or camcorder, that support S-Video into this port.
  • Page 34 Item Component Digital Out jack (line out) (Yellow jack) Line in (Analog In jack) (Blue jack) FM In antenna (external coaxial connector) TV In jack (coaxial) S-Video In port Video In port (RCA) Audio In jack (left channel) Power connector IR Control port Digital Audio In (S/PDIF) jack Digital Audio Out (S/PDIF) jack...
  • Page 35 Item Component DVI-D Out jack To Wall (modem In jack) Rear left and right Analog Audio Out jack (Black port) Subwoofer/Center Analog Audio Out jack (Orange port) IEEE 1394 port Audio In jack (right channel) Icon Description Plug a digial DVI-D display device, such as plasma display, into this port. Plug an RJ-11 modem cable into this jack.
  • Page 36: Learning About The Remote

    Learning about the remote Transport buttons let you replay recorded (buffered) TV and radio programs and play the CD and DVD player. Media Center Start button starts the Media Center software. Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons control volume levels, volume mute, channel selections, and the DVD menu.
  • Page 37: Using The Remote

    Using the remote Use the Media Center remote to watch TV, videos, and DVDs, to listen to music, and to view pictures. Use the remote navigation buttons to highlight a Windows XP Media Center menu option, then press the OK button to select the menu option. Press one of the menu shortcut buttons on the remote for direct access to a Windows XP Media Center menu.
  • Page 38: Learning About The Wireless Mouse

    Learning about the wireless mouse Status LED indicator indicates mouse status. See “Media Center FAQs” on page 88. 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. Battery pack install rechargeable battery pack Activation trigger...
  • Page 39: Using The Wireless Mouse

    Using the wireless mouse The wireless mouse gives you flexibility to control your Family Media Center. The mouse provides precise tracking on most surfaces. You can also use the mouse in the air to point and select on the screen. Tips: For optimal mouse performance, avoid using the mouse on highly reflective glass or mirrored surfaces.
  • Page 40: Fine-Tuning The Wireless Mouse Pointer Control

    Fine-tuning the wireless mouse pointer control 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.
  • Page 41: Determining The Wireless Keyboard Or Mouse Channels

    Determining the wireless keyboard or mouse channels 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. To determine the wireless keyboard or mouse channel Press and quickly release the Channel button on the bottom of the wireless keyboard or mouse.
  • Page 42: Learning About The Wireless Keyboard

    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 mouse channels”...
  • Page 43 Item Component Status LED indicator Channel button Teach button Transport buttons Audio/Video (A/V) control buttons Internet and e-mail buttons Windows keys Application key Directional (navigation) keys Icon Description Status Indicates keyboard status. See “Media Center FAQs” on page 88. Use to change the radio frequency (RF) channel the keyboard uses. For more information, see “Changing the wireless keyboard or mouse channels”...
  • Page 44: Starting The Windows Xp Media Center

    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 •...
  • Page 45: Using The Windows Xp Media Center

    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.
  • Page 47 ChapterThree 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...
  • Page 48: Chapter Three: Using My Tv

    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. 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.
  • Page 49: Using The Remote To Play Tv Recordings

    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.
  • Page 50 Tip: To change the display’s aspect ratio with the remote, press the More Info button, then press Zoom. To rewind and replay a buffered TV program • On the remote, press the Rew locate the point in the TV program that you want to replay, then press the Play button.
  • Page 51: Using The Guide

    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.
  • Page 52: Manually Updating The Guide

    Manually updating the Guide When you use the Windows XP Media Center setup wizard, you can 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.
  • Page 53: Recording Tv Programs

    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 Use the CH/PG + or CH/PG – buttons, numeric keypad, or the Guide to choose programs that you want to record.
  • Page 54 Tip: 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.
  • Page 55: Using Recorded Tv

    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 On the remote, press the My TV button.
  • Page 56: Changing My Tv Settings

    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 On the remote, press the My TV button. The Windows XP Media Center starts.
  • Page 57: Burning Recorded Tv Programs To Dvd

    The Media Center minimizes and Sonic PrimeTime opens. Tip: If your Gateway 901 Series Media Center does not include a recordable DVD drive but includes a recordable CD drive, you can change the recording device option to Video CD (VCD) and record TV programs to a CD.
  • Page 58 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.
  • Page 59: Chapter Four: Using My Music

    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...
  • Page 60: Getting Started With My Music

    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.
  • Page 61: Adding Music Cds To The Media Library

    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. - OR - If you want to add new music files to the Media Library, click the show menu bar arrow display the menu bar, click Tools, then click Search for Media Files.
  • Page 62 On the left side of the Media Player, click Copy from CD, then click Copy Music. 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 copyright statement.
  • Page 63: Playing My Music

    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.
  • Page 64 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.
  • Page 65 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.
  • Page 66 To set Windows XP Media Center as the default CD player 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.
  • Page 67: Chapter Five: Using My 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 ChapterFive...
  • Page 68: Getting Started With My Pictures

    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.
  • Page 69: Organizing Picture Files

    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 To organize picture files With the mouse, click Start, then click My Pictures.
  • Page 70: Viewing My Pictures

    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. 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.
  • Page 71: Using More Info

    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...
  • Page 72: Playing Audio During A Slide Show

    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.
  • Page 73: Chapter Six: Using My 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 UsingMy Videos...
  • Page 74: Getting Started With My Videos

    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.
  • Page 75: Organizing Video Files

    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 To organize video files With the mouse, click Start, My Documents, then click My Videos.
  • Page 76: Viewing My Videos

    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 On the remote, press the My Videos button.
  • Page 77: Using More Info

    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 On the remote, while viewing videos, press the More Info button.
  • Page 79: Chapter Seven: Using Play Dvd

    UsingPlay DVD • Play DVDs • Set language, subtitles, and audio defaults ChapterSeven...
  • Page 80: Playing A Dvd

    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.
  • Page 81 To select DVD menu options Press the DVD menu button. The DVD menu opens. - OR - Press the Stop button. The Stopped DVD menu opens. On the remote, highlight the menu option you want to select, such as language, subtitles, and others, then press the OK button.
  • Page 83: Chapter Eight: Using Radio

    UsingRadio • Play FM and Internet radio • Preset favorite radio stations • Rewind, pause, stop, skip forward, and play radio recordings ChapterEight...
  • Page 84: Playing The Radio

    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.
  • Page 85 To manually-tune the FM radio with Tune On the remote, press the Radio button. The Radio window opens. 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: •...
  • Page 86: Using The Remote To Play Radio Recordings

    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 Press:...
  • Page 87: Changing Radio Settings

    Changing Radio Settings Use Radio Settings to customize the Windows XP Media Center Radio. You can change, remove, and reorder To use the Settings menu On the remote, press the Radio button. The Radio window opens. Navigate to Settings, then press the OK button. The Settings menu opens.
  • Page 89: Chapter Nine: Using Other Features

    UsingOther Features • Adjust Windows XP Media Center Settings • Use More Programs • View the Online Spotlight ChapterNine...
  • Page 90: Changing Windows Xp Media Center Settings

    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.
  • Page 91: Using More Programs

    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 Press the Start button on the remote. The Media Center menu is displayed. Highlight More Programs, then press the OK button.
  • Page 92: Using Online Spotlight

    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.
  • Page 93: Chapter Ten: Getting Help

    ChapterTen 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...
  • Page 94: Media Center Faqs

    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/. Q: Why does the Family Media Center video display look...
  • Page 95 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.
  • Page 96 “Changing Windows XP Media Center Settings” on page 84. For more information, review the FAQ topic at: support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/faqs/ Q: Can I burn TV programs that were recorded with my Family Media Center to a DVD-R disc? A: Yes. Windows XP Media Center saves recorded TV programs in the .DVR-MS format.
  • Page 97: Wireless Keyboard And Mouse Troubleshooting

    Wireless keyboard and mouse troubleshooting Symptom The Family Media Center does not Keyboard/mouse and receiver are not synchronized. recognize keyboard or mouse data input. Other radio frequency (RF) devices are interfering with the RF signal transmitted from the keyboard and mouse. The keyboard batteries are dead or the mouse battery pack is not charged or is no longer holding a charge.
  • Page 98 Symptom The mouse pointer moves too slow The mouse speed or acceleration is not set correctly. or too fast. The mouse pointer drifts on the The mouse sensor my require recalibration. screen. The mouse LED does not fl ash in The mouse has dirty contacts.
  • Page 99: Getting More Help

    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 To open Windows XP Media Center Help In the Media Center window, move the mouse to activate the Windows XP Media Center tool bar.
  • Page 100: Using Help And Support

    Using Help and Support Your Family Media Center also includes Help and Support, an easily accessible collection of help information, troubleshooters, and automated support. To open Help and Support To start Help and Support, click Start, then click Help and Support. Help and Support opens. 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.
  • Page 101: Other Family Media Center Resources

    Web site 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.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/ the Gateway Support Web site at support.gateway.com/windowsxp/mediacenter/.
  • Page 102: Contacting Gateway

    Gateway’s fee-based Get tutorial assistance for software issues software tutorial billed by the minute. service Gateway Technical Talk to a Gateway Technical Support Support representative about a non-tutorial technical support question. TDD Technical Support (for hearing impaired) is available: Weekdays 6:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Central Time Weekends 6:00 a.m.
  • Page 103 Safety, Regulatory, and Legal Information AppendixA...
  • Page 104: Important Safety Information

    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.
  • Page 105: Care During Use

    Replacement parts and accessories Use only replacement parts and accessories recommended by Gateway. Important: Do not use Gateway products in areas classified as hazardous locations. Such areas include patient care areas of medical and dental facilities, oxygen-laden environments, or industrial facilities. Warning: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No.
  • Page 106: Regulatory Compliance Statements

    Warning: Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Please contact Gateway for service.
  • Page 107: Fcc Declaration Of Conformity

    FCC rules. FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 Product: 03-DT005-01 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this product is subject to the following...
  • Page 108 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.
  • Page 109: Appendix A: Safety, Regulatory, And Legal Information

    Wireless devices are not user serviceable. Do not modify them in any way. Modification to a wireless device will void the authorization to use it. Contact Gateway for service. Warning: The transmitting device may not be used with any antenna other than the antenna provided with them.
  • Page 110 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...
  • Page 111 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 outlet and disconnect the antenna or cable system.
  • Page 112: Laser Safety Statement

    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.
  • Page 113 Gateway is not responsible for inaccurate information which may appear in this manual. For the latest product updates, consult the Gateway Web site at www.gateway.com. In no event will Gateway be liable for direct, indirect, special, exemplary, incidental, or consequential damages resulting from any defect or omission in this manual, even if advised of the possibility of such damages.
  • Page 116 MAN FMC 901 USR GDE R0 11/03...

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