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... English Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use v 1 About Aspire iDea 1 Features 1 Getting support 2 Package contents 3 2 Guide to components 5 Front view 5 Rear view 7 Remote control 8 ... Using the VFD 24 Turn off your system 25 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center 27 Overview 27 Opening Media Center 27 Media Center Home Page 28 Media playback toolbar 29 Closing Media Center 31 5 Using accessory programs 33 Viewing the More Programs menu 33 Picture Slide...
... English Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use v 1 About Aspire iDea 1 Features 1 Getting support 2 Package contents 3 2 Guide to components 5 Front view 5 Rear view 7 Remote control 8 ... Using the VFD 24 Turn off your system 25 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center 27 Overview 27 Opening Media Center 27 Media Center Home Page 28 Media playback toolbar 29 Closing Media Center 31 5 Using accessory programs 33 Viewing the More Programs menu 33 Picture Slide...
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...DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R/ +RW, DVD+R DL (incl. With powerful features, versatile connectivity and manageable applications, the Aspire iDea is a convergence of digital home leisure. Features • Complete multimedia portal with access to record (TV only), watch, pause...Aspire iDea The Aspire iDea is sure to keep you ahead in the world of digital recreation and personal computing technologies designed to give you to terrestrial/cable TV, FM radio, CD/DVD playback, Internet, and digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with the Windows XP Media Center...
...DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R/ +RW, DVD+R DL (incl. With powerful features, versatile connectivity and manageable applications, the Aspire iDea is a convergence of digital home leisure. Features • Complete multimedia portal with access to record (TV only), watch, pause...Aspire iDea The Aspire iDea is sure to keep you ahead in the world of digital recreation and personal computing technologies designed to give you to terrestrial/cable TV, FM radio, CD/DVD playback, Internet, and digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with the Windows XP Media Center...
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Save the boxes and packing materials for future use. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: Aspire iDea unit Aspire iDea poster This Guide Warranty Media Center Wireless keyboard and remote control* 2 AA batteries and 2 AA batteries DVI cable* DVI to D-Sub adapter Video + Audio cable * Stereo cable* Digital audio...
Save the boxes and packing materials for future use. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: Aspire iDea unit Aspire iDea poster This Guide Warranty Media Center Wireless keyboard and remote control* 2 AA batteries and 2 AA batteries DVI cable* DVI to D-Sub adapter Video + Audio cable * Stereo cable* Digital audio...
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...Aspire iDea. Component Description 1 Power button Press to power on or power off the system. 2 RF (radio frequency) Receives radio frequency from the remote control. 6 Playback controls Lets you conveniently play, record, pause, stop, forward, rewind, skip, or replay a song, slide show, movie or TV program. 7 VFD (Vacuum Displays the current Media Center... status, current system Fluorescent Display) date and time, or media title display.
...Aspire iDea. Component Description 1 Power button Press to power on or power off the system. 2 RF (radio frequency) Receives radio frequency from the remote control. 6 Playback controls Lets you conveniently play, record, pause, stop, forward, rewind, skip, or replay a song, slide show, movie or TV program. 7 VFD (Vacuum Displays the current Media Center... status, current system Fluorescent Display) date and time, or media title display.
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.... 12 CF I/CF II/MD slot Accepts a CF (CompactFlash) Type I /O (Input/Output) ports cover. 10 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a headphone. MCE (Media Center 8C Edition) navigation buttons 8A Press the Back button to return to the previous view. 8B Press the Left, Right, Up, or Down arrow buttons... to navigate through the Media Center menu options. 8C Press the OK button to access the Media Center menu options and confirm your selection. 9 I/O ports cover release button Press to open the I , CF Type II or...
.... 12 CF I/CF II/MD slot Accepts a CF (CompactFlash) Type I /O (Input/Output) ports cover. 10 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a headphone. MCE (Media Center 8C Edition) navigation buttons 8A Press the Back button to return to the previous view. 8B Press the Left, Right, Up, or Down arrow buttons... to navigate through the Media Center menu options. 8C Press the OK button to access the Media Center menu options and confirm your selection. 9 I/O ports cover release button Press to open the I , CF Type II or...
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... 5 Navigation buttons The following function: • Red - Moves back to the previous screen. 6 Start Press the Start button to launch the Media Center Home Page. 7 Channel/ Page Moves pages up or down or change the channels on the My TV page. 8 Mute Turns the system sound...Clear Press to erase the character you can watch and record. Navigates through the menu options. • OK - Note: Available in the Media Center menus and confirm your display device (i.e., news, weather, stock market, travel, etc.). Note: The actual appearance of information service provided by...
... 5 Navigation buttons The following function: • Red - Moves back to the previous screen. 6 Start Press the Start button to launch the Media Center Home Page. 7 Channel/ Page Moves pages up or down or change the channels on the My TV page. 8 Mute Turns the system sound...Clear Press to erase the character you can watch and record. Navigates through the menu options. • OK - Note: Available in the Media Center menus and confirm your display device (i.e., news, weather, stock market, travel, etc.). Note: The actual appearance of information service provided by...
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... Press the Page. to listen to music, watch TV and DVDs, and view pictures and slideshows. 1 Use the remote control to open the Media Center Edition program and navigate through menus and commands; No. Use the remote control to point towards the system's IR receiver. Shortcut keys 1G Description ...Use the shortcut keys to do the following in touchpad combines mouse control with built-in Windows XP: 1A Put system to the Media Center Home Wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard with touch typing. button to launch or return to Away mode 1B Launch Internet Explorer 1C Launch...
... Press the Page. to listen to music, watch TV and DVDs, and view pictures and slideshows. 1 Use the remote control to open the Media Center Edition program and navigate through menus and commands; No. Use the remote control to point towards the system's IR receiver. Shortcut keys 1G Description ...Use the shortcut keys to do the following in touchpad combines mouse control with built-in Windows XP: 1A Put system to the Media Center Home Wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard with touch typing. button to launch or return to Away mode 1B Launch Internet Explorer 1C Launch...
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... on the surface of the touchpad to move the cursor. 5 Left and right buttons Press the left button. 6 Arrow keys Moves the pointer around the Media Center menus. 7 Windows logo key Start button. Tapping on . Component Description 2 Status LED Displays the following functions: • Green LED indicates the keyboard is low...
... on the surface of the touchpad to move the cursor. 5 Left and right buttons Press the left button. 6 Arrow keys Moves the pointer around the Media Center menus. 7 Windows logo key Start button. Tapping on . Component Description 2 Status LED Displays the following functions: • Green LED indicates the keyboard is low...
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... connection allows you start For better performance and more information, see "Connecting to a TV antenna or cable" on how to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup. Before you to select a channel and record TV programs. • To view and record a television program, the system must receive signals from...
... connection allows you start For better performance and more information, see "Connecting to a TV antenna or cable" on how to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup. Before you to select a channel and record TV programs. • To view and record a television program, the system must receive signals from...
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... analog or digital audio to A/V receiver • VGA • Y cable2 1 Depending on your TV's resolution mode, first exit Media Center (see "Closing Media Center" on page 31), use the wireless touchpad to click on the 720p or 1080p icon on Windows desktop. Finally, open the...Component (YPbPr) • S-video • Video • VGA (see A on page 15) • Y cable2 • Component (see "Opening Media Center" on page 14). • VGA for the display device. Display device type Possible connection1 Suggested connection Video + Audio HD-ready devices: Plasma TV, LCD ...
... analog or digital audio to A/V receiver • VGA • Y cable2 1 Depending on your TV's resolution mode, first exit Media Center (see "Closing Media Center" on page 31), use the wireless touchpad to click on the 720p or 1080p icon on Windows desktop. Finally, open the...Component (YPbPr) • S-video • Video • VGA (see A on page 15) • Y cable2 • Component (see "Opening Media Center" on page 14). • VGA for the display device. Display device type Possible connection1 Suggested connection Video + Audio HD-ready devices: Plasma TV, LCD ...
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... Source Selection, choose an input source from an A/V input. S-Video • AV3/SCART2 - Video • AV2 - Video • AV3/SCART2 - See "Opening Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select My TV > More TV. 3 On the right side of the functions on the toolbar are not supported. 2 To record you can... run Media Center to stop recording press the stop button. 3 Make sure that your TV regional settings match with the input signal. 4 Make sure that your original content...
... Source Selection, choose an input source from an A/V input. S-Video • AV3/SCART2 - Video • AV2 - Video • AV3/SCART2 - See "Opening Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select My TV > More TV. 3 On the right side of the functions on the toolbar are not supported. 2 To record you can... run Media Center to stop recording press the stop button. 3 Make sure that your TV regional settings match with the input signal. 4 Make sure that your original content...
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... system B 7.1 audio system B Digital Digital Analog Analog Note: After you connect a 5.1 or 7.1 audio system, you must configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output:" on your audio system, you can connect the A/V receiver to the Aspire iDea. Depending on page 50. English 18 3 Setting up the system Connecting audio devices The following illustrations show...
... system B 7.1 audio system B Digital Digital Analog Analog Note: After you connect a 5.1 or 7.1 audio system, you must configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output:" on your audio system, you can connect the A/V receiver to the Aspire iDea. Depending on page 50. English 18 3 Setting up the system Connecting audio devices The following illustrations show...
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... output for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to set up and adjust the audio. 1 Open Media Center. No special setting is to output audio source to simulate 2- See "Opening Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select More Programs > Realtek HD Audio. 3 Select Speaker configuration. 4 For analog audio...
... output for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to set up and adjust the audio. 1 Open Media Center. No special setting is to output audio source to simulate 2- See "Opening Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select More Programs > Realtek HD Audio. 3 Select Speaker configuration. 4 For analog audio...
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Use the navigation or shortcut buttons on region, the Media Center Setup Wizard may appear. If the wizard does not appear, press on the remote control. 9 Follow all onscreen instructions to complete registration by using the ... 30 minutes to complete. 7 After installation, the system will process the drivers and applications installation procedures. English 23 5 Follow all onscreen instructions to complete the Media Center setup. 10 After you have completed the setup procedures, the...
Use the navigation or shortcut buttons on region, the Media Center Setup Wizard may appear. If the wizard does not appear, press on the remote control. 9 Follow all onscreen instructions to complete registration by using the ... 30 minutes to complete. 7 After installation, the system will process the drivers and applications installation procedures. English 23 5 Follow all onscreen instructions to complete the Media Center setup. 10 After you have completed the setup procedures, the...
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... VFD is a two-line by 12-character screen that displays the system status (including Media Center status), system date and time, and the media content title currently being played. Scenario VFD panel alphanumerical display 1 2 Power-on WELCOME TO ASPIRE IDEA MCE Home Page MCE Home System time MCE Menu page Play DVD Online Spotlight My...
... VFD is a two-line by 12-character screen that displays the system status (including Media Center status), system date and time, and the media content title currently being played. Scenario VFD panel alphanumerical display 1 2 Power-on WELCOME TO ASPIRE IDEA MCE Home Page MCE Home System time MCE Menu page Play DVD Online Spotlight My...
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... the front panel. Press Power button on front panel Sleep button on remote control or keyboard Shut down from Media Center or Windows XP Mode Status Power Button Unplug Indicator Power Cord Hibernation Deep sleep1 Blinking to turn on, press the Power button on page 31) ...
... the front panel. Press Power button on front panel Sleep button on remote control or keyboard Shut down from Media Center or Windows XP Mode Status Power Button Unplug Indicator Power Cord Hibernation Deep sleep1 Blinking to turn on, press the Power button on page 31) ...
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... your entertainment experiences can also chat with friends by doing any of your system. Note: If the system fails to launch Media Center after turning on the system, press on your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working within a Windows XP program, you to enjoy a wide variety of digital entertainment, such as TV, photos, music...
... your entertainment experiences can also chat with friends by doing any of your system. Note: If the system fails to launch Media Center after turning on the system, press on your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working within a Windows XP program, you to enjoy a wide variety of digital entertainment, such as TV, photos, music...
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...pictures stored in the Start Menu. Plays home videos or downloaded videos from the Internet. English 28 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center • Press the Stop and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously on the keyboard to the latest music, movies, trailers and news ...keys on the front panel. • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Media Center, then click Media Center. • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Media Center. Component Play DVD Online Spotlight My Videos My Pictures Description Plays your system or view photos as a slide...
...pictures stored in the Start Menu. Plays home videos or downloaded videos from the Internet. English 28 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center • Press the Stop and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously on the keyboard to the latest music, movies, trailers and news ...keys on the front panel. • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Media Center, then click Media Center. • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Media Center. Component Play DVD Online Spotlight My Videos My Pictures Description Plays your system or view photos as a slide...
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... or audio track. More Programs Access the PSD, PnR, and other Media Center-enhanced programs available in the Windows Media Center Home Page, refer to "Using accessory programs"page 39. Media playback toolbar The media playback toolbar appears when you use the Menu options in your system. Also...currently playing TV program, video file or audio track or stops currently recording TV program. For more information refer to the Media Center Help. Component Icon Channel up and down Pause/Play Stop Record Replay/Rewind and Skip/Forward Description Change channels or scroll...
... or audio track. More Programs Access the PSD, PnR, and other Media Center-enhanced programs available in the Windows Media Center Home Page, refer to "Using accessory programs"page 39. Media playback toolbar The media playback toolbar appears when you use the Menu options in your system. Also...currently playing TV program, video file or audio track or stops currently recording TV program. For more information refer to the Media Center Help. Component Icon Channel up and down Pause/Play Stop Record Replay/Rewind and Skip/Forward Description Change channels or scroll...
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... properly recognize a set -top box, then select Next. 10 Choose your TV signal, then select Next. 18 Select Next to the Media Center Help. For more information, refer to step 7. If not, select No > Next. 7 Select the number of tuners you want to configure, then select ... program guide. 30 Component Mute Icon 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center Description Turns off the Media Center and system sound. English Volume up yout TV signal, you have a set -top box, select Yes > Next, then proceed to the Media Center Help. For details on the remote control to try changing channels,...
... properly recognize a set -top box, then select Next. 10 Choose your TV signal, then select Next. 18 Select Next to the Media Center Help. For more information, refer to step 7. If not, select No > Next. 7 Select the number of tuners you want to configure, then select ... program guide. 30 Component Mute Icon 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center Description Turns off the Media Center and system sound. English Volume up yout TV signal, you have a set -top box, select Yes > Next, then proceed to the Media Center Help. For details on the remote control to try changing channels,...