Gateway DX4822 Quick Start & Troubleshooting Manual

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Internet and Software - 19Note: If you have an Internet connection, the Guide (Electronic Program Guide) allows you to view a list ofcurrent TV shows. This shows channel and network information, as well as the title, description and scheduledbroadcast time of shows.Cyberlink PowerDVDIf your computer is equipped with a Blu-ray drive, you may watch Blu-ray movies with PowerDVD. You may startPowerDVD by inserting a Blu-ray disc and waiting for the program to start automatically.AutoPlayThe Windows AutoPlay function allows you to choose theway Windows handles media files on devices with removablestorage (digital camera, CD, DVD, etc).If you have inserted a disk that contains files (such as a DVD,USB key or memory card), Windows will display a dialog boxand ask you to choose how you want to open the files.For example, if you have inserted an audio CD or a DVDmovie, Windows will automatically display a dialog box andask you to choose how you want to play it. If Windows asksyou to select a DVD player, we recommend that you alwayschoose the DVD player included with your software collection(e.g. PowerDVD or Windows Media Player).Playing downloaded filesDownloaded files may work with the media programs installed on your computer, or may require specificprograms. Files that include DRM functions may only play in specific programs (e.g. iTunes, Windows Media Player)or only on devices certified for use with the each type of file. Other formats may require a specific audio or videocodec that may not have been installed on your computer.CodecsA codec is software that is used to compress or decompress a digital media file, such as a song or video. WindowsMedia Player and other programs use codecs to play and create digital media files.For example, when you rip a song from an audio CD to your computer, the player uses the Windows Media Audiocodec to compress the song into a compact WMA file. When you play that WMA file (or any WMA file that might bestreamed from a Web site), the media player uses the Windows Media Audio codec to decompress the file so themusic can be played through your speakers.Why do I get a message that says my computer is missing a codec?If you get a message that says that your computer is missing a codec, it may be because you are using afile that was compressed using a codec that Windows or the media player does not include by default. Inmany cases, you can download and install the missing codec by clicking on the Web Help button in theerror message.Please also see Windows Help and Support for more information.