Gateway GM5478 User's Manual
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1. e the sticky side on the set top box sensor window set top box A ed RB top A IR sens sen NOTE See your set top box guide for more information about remote settings Connect the video and audio source S Video Provides acceptable video If you use S Video you also need to connect the audio using RCA stereo cables Connect an S Video cable not included from a video device to the S Video in jack on the back of your computer then connect an RCA cable not included from the audio out jacks on the video device to the audio in RCA jacks on your computer Coaxial TV Carries both video and audio signals Use this to connect a direct cable or an antenna video source to your computer Connect a coaxial cable not included from a video device to the TV jack on your computer Coaxial computer connection SETTING UP OPTIONAL COMPUTER CONNECTIONS Connecting a TV You can use a IV as a display device However some older TVs provide a lower quality display than computer monitors or flat panel TVs that are optimized for your computer Your computer provides display outputs from a VGA monitor port or an S Video port Select the highest quality port that your TV supports VGA Best IF your TV has a VGA port use this S Video Good Display quality is acceptable for TV images but not as good for Media Center Functions For a better picture on a 4 3 aspect ratio standard TV you may need to lower the comp2. meS iiil reS a s LO v va ALSd dNLIS A3LN39 VIGAW NVW a Al 51210 fo atom aley we le NOA Juey df SNILLAS PLANNING YOUR COMPUTER SETUP Before you start connecting computer components take a few minutes to make sure that all of these connections are available in the location you have selected for your computer Your computer includes the following items e Remote control may look different than the one shown e Batteries for the wireless remote control e Infrared IR blaster cable Sends input to a set top box to change channels e Power outlet e Video source e Infrared IR receiver cable Sends input from the remote MinehcOn TT blastercable control to your computer e FM antenna keceives FM radio signals optional e Internet connection Remove your computer components from the packaging and lay them out for easy access during the setup process Infrared IR receiver cable FM antenna Actual product may vary from image shown Product specifications subject to change without notice 2007 Gateway Inc All rights reserved Trademarks used herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway Inc in the United States and other countries All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies SETTING UP YOUR MEDIA CENTER HARDWARE SETTING UP MEDIA CENTER HARDWARE Install remote control batteries Insert two AA batteries into
3. the remote control matching the and on the batteries with the and inside the battery compartment Connect the IR receiver cable optional NOTE If the front of your computer is not visible when you use the remote control position the head of the IR receiver cable so that it is visible Plug the IR receiver cable into the IR receiver jack on the back of your computer NOTE When the IR receiver cable is connected it acts as the infrared sensor for the remote control and the infrared sensor on the Front of the computer is disabled necessary only if you want to use the Media Center remote control to control your set top box Connect the IR blaster cable IF your Media Center configuration uses a set top box for the video source connect the IR blaster cable to one of the two IR blaster jacks on the back of your computer and to the set top box IR sensor window The IR blaster cable sends input to your set top box to change channels 1 Plug the IR blaster cable into one of the two IR blaster jacks on the back of your computer 2 Refer to the manual that came with your set top box to determine the location of its IR sensor OR Locate the IR sensor on the set top box by shining a Flashlight through the set top box IR sensor window Look for a 1 2 to 3 8 inch metallic rectangle with a 1 8 inch dark circle in the middle This is the IR sensor 4 Remove the adhesive paper from the sensor head of the IR blaster cable then plac
4. uter screen resolution to 800 x 600 or 640 x 480 1 Connect a VGA cable not included or S Video cable not included to the VGA port or S Video out port on the back of your computer 2 Connect the other end of the cable to the VGA port or S Video port on the back of your TV 3 Turn on your TV and select the TV In video source For more information about selecting the TV In video source see your TV s documentation Connecting the computer to an existing home stereo or home theater Your computer includes audio jacks that support a 7 1 Surround Sound audio system The sound system setup varies depending on your sound system s audio inputs Use your computer and sound system s setup posters and other documentation to connect your computer to the sound system Analog audio jacks your computer s jacks may vary VGA S Video TV connection VGA S Video computer connection COMPLETING MEDIA CENTER SETUP After your computer components are connected you are ready to turn on the power and finish installing the software 1 After you complete the initial Windows setup click Start then Media Center on your computer or press the Start button on the remote control to start the Media Center setup wizard 2 Follow the setup screens to configure the Media Center software for your specific requirements
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