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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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... Internet, and digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with DVD-Super Multi) • Optical drive recording supports CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R/ +RW, DVD+R DL (incl. English 1 1 About Aspire iDea The Aspire iDea is sure to record (TV only), watch, ...versatile connectivity and manageable applications, the Aspire iDea is a convergence of digital recreation and personal computing technologies designed to give you ahead in the world of digital home leisure. DVD-RAM if with the Windows XP Media Center Edition • Flexible display connectivity ...
... Internet, and digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with DVD-Super Multi) • Optical drive recording supports CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW, DVD-R DL, DVD+R/ +RW, DVD+R DL (incl. English 1 1 About Aspire iDea The Aspire iDea is sure to record (TV only), watch, ...versatile connectivity and manageable applications, the Aspire iDea is a convergence of digital recreation and personal computing technologies designed to give you ahead in the world of digital home leisure. DVD-RAM if with the Windows XP Media Center Edition • Flexible display connectivity ...
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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 coaxial cable* ...
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 coaxial cable* ...
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..., 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. Component Description 1 Power button Press to power on compact disks (CDs) and drive digital video disks (DVDs). 5 IR (Infrared... wireless touchpad receiver keyboard. 3 Drive eject button Ejects the optical disk. 4 Multi Writable DVD Use to components This chapter discusses the hardware features of the Aspire iDea.
..., 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. Component Description 1 Power button Press to power on compact disks (CDs) and drive digital video disks (DVDs). 5 IR (Infrared... wireless touchpad receiver keyboard. 3 Drive eject button Ejects the optical disk. 4 Multi Writable DVD Use to components This chapter discusses the hardware features of the Aspire iDea.
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.../ MS Pro slot Accepts an XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (SecureDigital), MMC (MultimediaCard), MS (Memory Stick) or MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro) card. 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...
.../ MS Pro slot Accepts an XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (SecureDigital), MMC (MultimediaCard), MS (Memory Stick) or MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro) card. 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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... view of a video or program on the previous page. Move to the previous page. • Green - Note: Available in the Media Center text box. 12 Teletext Turns Teletext on page 20. Teletext is broadcasting the Teletext programme. Navigate to the next page. • Yellow...vary from the illustration on your selection. • Back - Teletext allows you to display available channels and programs that you access all Media Center pages: • Arrow buttons - Note: The actual appearance of information service provided by the television broadcast companies. English 9 No ...
... view of a video or program on the previous page. Move to the previous page. • Green - Note: Available in the Media Center text box. 12 Teletext Turns Teletext on page 20. Teletext is broadcasting the Teletext programme. Navigate to the next page. • Yellow...vary from the illustration on your selection. • Back - Teletext allows you to display available channels and programs that you access all Media Center pages: • Arrow buttons - Note: The actual appearance of information service provided by the television broadcast companies. English 9 No ...
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... 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 ...touchpad, left and right buttons, arrow keys, one Windows key, left and right mouse keys, and twelve function keys. Refer to open the Media Center Edition program and navigate through menus and commands; Use the remote control to "Front view" on or off 1F Increase or decrease volume 1G Play...
... 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 ...touchpad, left and right buttons, arrow keys, one Windows key, left and right mouse keys, and twelve function keys. Refer to open the Media Center Edition program and navigate through menus and commands; Use the remote control to "Front view" on or off 1F Increase or decrease volume 1G Play...
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... 2 Status LED Displays the following functions: • Green LED indicates the keyboard is synchronized to simulate left button. 6 Arrow keys Moves the pointer around the Media Center menus. 7 Windows logo key Start button. Refer to page 20 for two seconds to select and execute functions. Combinations with this key perform special functions...
... 2 Status LED Displays the following functions: • Green LED indicates the keyboard is synchronized to simulate left button. 6 Arrow keys Moves the pointer around the Media Center menus. 7 Windows logo key Start button. Refer to page 20 for two seconds to select and execute functions. Combinations with this key perform special functions...
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...: Use the correct power cord for more enjoyable viewing, it is an easy way to a TV antenna or cable" on how to set up the Aspire iDea. Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for your Internet connection. • Internet connection allows you have the following: • Widescreen HD-ready display .... • Multi-channel audio system with Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoder • Make sure that you to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup. English 13 3 Setting up the system This chapter contains instructions on page 17.
...: Use the correct power cord for more enjoyable viewing, it is an easy way to a TV antenna or cable" on how to set up the Aspire iDea. Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider) for your Internet connection. • Internet connection allows you have the following: • Widescreen HD-ready display .... • Multi-channel audio system with Dolby Digital and DTS surround sound decoder • Make sure that you to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup. English 13 3 Setting up the system This chapter contains instructions on page 17.
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To manually adjust the 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 your display device, you can connect the device to ... connection1 Suggested connection Video + Audio HD-ready devices: Plasma TV, LCD TV, Projection TV (with stereo cable • Using S-video's (see "Opening Media Center" on page 27). Finally, open the Media Center (see B on page 14) stereo cable • A/V cable LCD or CRT monitor • DVI • VGA • DVI • DVI • Y cable2...
To manually adjust the 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 your display device, you can connect the device to ... connection1 Suggested connection Video + Audio HD-ready devices: Plasma TV, LCD TV, Projection TV (with stereo cable • Using S-video's (see "Opening Media Center" on page 27). Finally, open the Media Center (see B on page 14) stereo cable • A/V cable LCD or CRT monitor • DVI • VGA • DVI • DVI • Y cable2...
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... record button on the screen but most of the screen will show AV-input Source Selection, choose an input source from an A/V input. 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... options: • AV1/SCART1 - Video • AV2 - S-Video Notes: 1 When you move your original content is not copy-protected when 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 mouse cursor...
... record button on the screen but most of the screen will show AV-input Source Selection, choose an input source from an A/V input. 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... options: • AV1/SCART1 - Video • AV2 - S-Video Notes: 1 When you move your original content is not copy-protected when 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 mouse cursor...
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... 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. For more information, refer "To configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output. Important! English 18 3 Setting up the system...
... 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. For more information, refer "To configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output. Important! English 18 3 Setting up the system...
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...) Two speakers stereo soundtrack) Digital S/PDIF Configure the Realtek HD Audio in Media Center. Digital output S/PDIF Note: To take advantage of DTS sound track, you can run Realtek HD Audio to your system. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to set up and adjusting CD- or DVD-audio playback: Soundtrack type...
...) Two speakers stereo soundtrack) Digital S/PDIF Configure the Realtek HD Audio in Media Center. Digital output S/PDIF Note: To take advantage of DTS sound track, you can run Realtek HD Audio to your system. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to set up and adjusting CD- or DVD-audio playback: Soundtrack type...
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... 30 minutes to complete. 7 After installation, the system will process the drivers and applications installation procedures. 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... the remote control or the keyboard arrow keys to select an option in the Start Menu. English 23 5 Follow all onscreen instructions to complete the Media Center setup. 10 After you have completed the setup procedures, the...
... 30 minutes to complete. 7 After installation, the system will process the drivers and applications installation procedures. 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... the remote control or the keyboard arrow keys to select an option in the Start Menu. 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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... WELCOME TO ASPIRE IDEA MCE Home Page MCE Home System time MCE Menu page Play DVD Online Spotlight My Videos My Pictures My TV My Music Radio More Programs Settings Play DVD MCE Home My Videos My Pictures My TV My Music Radio MCE Home MCE Home System time Playback media content in... Title. English 24 3 Setting up the system Using the VFD The 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.
... WELCOME TO ASPIRE IDEA MCE Home Page MCE Home System time MCE Menu page Play DVD Online Spotlight My Videos My Pictures My TV My Music Radio More Programs Settings Play DVD MCE Home My Videos My Pictures My TV My Music Radio MCE Home MCE Home System time Playback media content in... Title. English 24 3 Setting up the system Using the VFD The 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.
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26 3 Setting up the system English 3 Shut down from the Media Center (see"Closing Media Center" on the front panel. The table below summarizes the different ways to off Allowed Away2 Power off Display off, Blinking amber Never audio mute System ... description of the modes, status and other relevant information. 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...
26 3 Setting up the system English 3 Shut down from the Media Center (see"Closing Media Center" on the front panel. The table below summarizes the different ways to off Allowed Away2 Power off Display off, Blinking amber Never audio mute System ... description of the modes, status and other relevant information. 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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..., select Settings > General > Startup and Window Behavior, then check the Start Media Center when Winows starts option and click Save. All your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working within a Windows XP program, you to open the Media Center Home Page. You can revert to Media Center by sending instant messages while watching a TV program, movie or listening to...
..., select Settings > General > Startup and Window Behavior, then check the Start Media Center when Winows starts option and click Save. All your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working within a Windows XP program, you to open the Media Center Home Page. You can revert to Media Center by sending instant messages while watching a TV program, movie or listening to...
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... stored in the Start Menu. English 28 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center • Press the Stop and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously on the Internet, giving you open the Media Center. Use the navigation or shortcut buttons on the remote control or the ...movies, trailers and news updates. Finds digital media content available for Media Center 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. Plays home videos or downloaded videos from ...
... stored in the Start Menu. English 28 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center • Press the Stop and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously on the Internet, giving you open the Media Center. Use the navigation or shortcut buttons on the remote control or the ...movies, trailers and news updates. Finds digital media content available for Media Center 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. Plays home videos or downloaded videos from ...
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... live TV, recorded TV or video files). More Programs Access the PSD, PnR, and other Media Center-enhanced programs available in the Windows Media Center Home Page, refer to the Media Center Help. The toolbar disappears when you browse, organize and play audio files or audio CDs. Radio...save it into the system's hard drive. Settings Access several settings that control how Media Center plays and records TV programs, plays DVDs, displays pictures, plays sound and displays Media Center pages. For more information on how to use the remote control. English 29 Component...
... live TV, recorded TV or video files). More Programs Access the PSD, PnR, and other Media Center-enhanced programs available in the Windows Media Center Home Page, refer to the Media Center Help. The toolbar disappears when you browse, organize and play audio files or audio CDs. Radio...save it into the system's hard drive. Settings Access several settings that control how Media Center plays and records TV programs, plays DVDs, displays pictures, plays sound and displays Media Center pages. For more information on how to use the remote control. English 29 Component...
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... set-top box, then select Next. 10 Choose your TV signal, then select Next. 11 Choose Yes if you have a set -top-box: 1 On the Media Center Home Page, select Setting. 2 Select TV > Set up and down Increases or decreases the volume. Configuring your set-top-box To configure... Media Center to properly recognize a set -top box, select Yes > Next, then proceed to setup your TV signal, then select Next. 6 If you will be prompted to ...
... set-top box, then select Next. 10 Choose your TV signal, then select Next. 11 Choose Yes if you have a set -top-box: 1 On the Media Center Home Page, select Setting. 2 Select TV > Set up and down Increases or decreases the volume. Configuring your set-top-box To configure... Media Center to properly recognize a set -top box, select Yes > Next, then proceed to setup your TV signal, then select Next. 6 If you will be prompted to ...