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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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... digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with the Windows XP Media Center Edition • Flexible display connectivity enables content on -demand • Optical drive playback supports CD, VCD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, DVD, DVD-DL, 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...
... digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with the Windows XP Media Center Edition • Flexible display connectivity enables content on -demand • Optical drive playback supports CD, VCD, SVCD, CD-R/RW, DVD, DVD-DL, 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...
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... contents Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. 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...
... contents Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. 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...
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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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...XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (SecureDigital), MMC (MultimediaCard), MS (Memory Stick) or MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro) card. Component Description 8A - 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...
...XD (eXtreme Digital), SD (SecureDigital), MMC (MultimediaCard), MS (Memory Stick) or MS Pro (Memory Stick Pro) card. Component Description 8A - 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...
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...Press to erase the character you entered. 16 Guide Opens the TV Program Guide to display available channels and programs that you access all Media Center pages: • Arrow buttons - English 9 No Component Description 5 Navigation buttons The following function: • Red - Selects an option... can watch and record. Teletext allows you to confirm your input or selection. 14 Teletext hotkeys When setting up programs in the Media Center menus and confirm your display device (i.e., news, weather, stock market, travel, etc.). Note: Available in select country and regions....
...Press to erase the character you entered. 16 Guide Opens the TV Program Guide to display available channels and programs that you access all Media Center pages: • Arrow buttons - English 9 No Component Description 5 Navigation buttons The following function: • Red - Selects an option... can watch and record. Teletext allows you to confirm your input or selection. 14 Teletext hotkeys When setting up programs in the Media Center menus and confirm your display device (i.e., news, weather, stock market, travel, etc.). Note: Available in select country and regions....
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... music, watch TV and DVDs, and view pictures and slideshows. 1 Use the remote control to components Using the remote control The Media Center remote control complements the wireless keyboard. Shortcut keys 1G Description Use the shortcut keys to "Front view" on or off 1F Increase...the IR receiver. 2 Press the Page. button to launch or return to the Media Center Home Wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard with built-in Windows XP: 1A Put system to open the Media Center Edition program and navigate through menus and commands; It includes control buttons that include ...
... music, watch TV and DVDs, and view pictures and slideshows. 1 Use the remote control to components Using the remote control The Media Center remote control complements the wireless keyboard. Shortcut keys 1G Description Use the shortcut keys to "Front view" on or off 1F Increase...the IR receiver. 2 Press the Page. button to launch or return to the Media Center Home Wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard with built-in Windows XP: 1A Put system to open the Media Center Edition program and navigate through menus and commands; It includes control buttons that include ...
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... to move the cursor. 5 Left and right buttons Press the left and right buttons to simulate left button. 6 Arrow keys Moves the pointer around the Media Center menus. 7 Windows logo key Start button. Component Description 2 Status LED Displays the following functions: • Green LED indicates the keyboard is low.
... to move the cursor. 5 Left and right buttons Press the left and right buttons to simulate left button. 6 Arrow keys Moves the pointer around the Media Center menus. 7 Windows logo key Start button. Component Description 2 Status LED Displays the following functions: • Green LED indicates the keyboard is low.
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... and more enjoyable viewing, it is an easy way to a TV antenna or cable" on how to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup. The EPG is a plus to have the following: • Widescreen HD-ready display with 3D motion-adaptive de-interlacing ...for exquisite details up the Aspire iDea. For more information about setting up your region. Connecting the power cable Note: Use the correct power cord for ...
... and more enjoyable viewing, it is an easy way to a TV antenna or cable" on how to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup. The EPG is a plus to have the following: • Widescreen HD-ready display with 3D motion-adaptive de-interlacing ...for exquisite details up the Aspire iDea. For more information about setting up your region. Connecting the power cable Note: Use the correct power cord for ...
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To change to the display mode, click Yes to 720p or 1080p mode. Finally, open the Media Center (see "Opening Media Center" on page 27). Display device type Possible connection1 Suggested connection Video + Audio HD-ready devices: Plasma TV, LCD TV, Projection TV ... • Multi-channel 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. 16 3 Setting up the system English...
To change to the display mode, click Yes to 720p or 1080p mode. Finally, open the Media Center (see "Opening Media Center" on page 27). Display device type Possible connection1 Suggested connection Video + Audio HD-ready devices: Plasma TV, LCD TV, Projection TV ... • Multi-channel 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. 16 3 Setting up the system English...
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... connecting a display device to the system, you record a content from the following options: • AV1/SCART1 - S-Video • AV1/SCART1 - See "Opening Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select My TV > More TV. 3 On the right side of the functions on the screen but most of the screen will show...input source from an A/V input. S-Video Notes: 1 When you move your mouse cursor, the MCE media playback toolbar appears 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 ...
... connecting a display device to the system, you record a content from the following options: • AV1/SCART1 - S-Video • AV1/SCART1 - See "Opening Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select My TV > More TV. 3 On the right side of the functions on the screen but most of the screen will show...input source from an A/V input. S-Video Notes: 1 When you move your mouse cursor, the MCE media playback toolbar appears 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 ...
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... 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. For more information, refer "To configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output. Depending on page 50. English 18 3 Setting up the...
... 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. For more information, refer "To configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output. Depending on page 50. English 18 3 Setting up the...
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... up audio output for setting up and adjust the audio. 1 Open Media Center. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to your audio system, you can run Realtek HD Audio to your system. See "Opening Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select More Programs > Realtek HD Audio. ... and speaker system with Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtrack) 7.1 or 5.1 Eight or six channel audio speakers Configure the Realtek HD Audio in Media Center. channel (stereo) sound into a Dolby Digital 5.1 bitstream for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system. English 19 The table ...
... up audio output for setting up and adjust the audio. 1 Open Media Center. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to your audio system, you can run Realtek HD Audio to your system. See "Opening Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select More Programs > Realtek HD Audio. ... and speaker system with Dolby Digital AC-3 soundtrack) 7.1 or 5.1 Eight or six channel audio speakers Configure the Realtek HD Audio in Media Center. channel (stereo) sound into a Dolby Digital 5.1 bitstream for multi-channel playback through a surround sound system. English 19 The table ...
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English 23 5 Follow all onscreen instructions to complete the Media Center setup. 10 After you have completed the setup procedures, the Media Center Home Page appears. Installation may appear. If the wizard does not appear, press on region, the Media Center Setup Wizard may take about 30 minutes to complete. 7 After installation, the system will reboot. 8 Depending...
English 23 5 Follow all onscreen instructions to complete the Media Center setup. 10 After you have completed the setup procedures, the Media Center Home Page appears. Installation may appear. If the wizard does not appear, press on region, the Media Center Setup Wizard may take about 30 minutes to complete. 7 After installation, the system will reboot. 8 Depending...
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Languages not supported will be displayed as Unknown Title. 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 Videos My Pictures My TV My ...Track number Playback time Pictures Media information* System time Music files Media information* Playback time * VFD supports most European languages. 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...
Languages not supported will be displayed as Unknown Title. 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 Videos My Pictures My TV My ...Track number Playback time Pictures Media information* System time Music files Media information* Playback time * VFD supports most European languages. 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...
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... 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...
... 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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... your system. Note: If the system fails to launch Media Center after turning on the system, press on the remote control to launch Media Center. Opening Media Center Turn on the system. English 27 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center Overview Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is preinstalled on your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working within a Windows XP program...
... your system. Note: If the system fails to launch Media Center after turning on the system, press on the remote control to launch Media Center. Opening Media Center Turn on the system. English 27 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center Overview Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 is preinstalled on your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working within a Windows XP program...
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...the Windows taskbar, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Media Center, then click Media Center. • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Media Center. Finds or sorts pictures 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 ...
...the Windows taskbar, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Media Center, then click Media Center. • On the Windows taskbar, click Start > Media Center. Finds or sorts pictures 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 ...
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... radio, watching live radio. More Programs Access the PSD, PnR, and other Media Center-enhanced programs available in the Windows Media Center Home Page, refer to the next 29 seconds of the active media content. Record selected TV program and save it into the system's hard drive....on how to use the remote control. Moves forward to the Media Center Help. 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. Stop the currently playing TV program, video file or ...
... radio, watching live radio. More Programs Access the PSD, PnR, and other Media Center-enhanced programs available in the Windows Media Center Home Page, refer to the next 29 seconds of the active media content. Record selected TV program and save it into the system's hard drive....on how to use the remote control. Moves forward to the Media Center Help. 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. Stop the currently playing TV program, video file or ...
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...up TV signal in the Windows Media Center Home Page, refer to the Media Center Help. 30 Component Mute Icon 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center Description Turns off the Media Center and system sound. Configuring your set-top-box To configure Media Center to properly recognize a set-top-box: 1 On the Media Center Home Page, select Setting. ... Next. 12 Choose the number of digits you receive in your set -top box, select Yes > Next, then proceed to the Media Center Help. English Volume up yout TV signal, you change channels, then select Next. 14 Select your TV signal, then select Next. ...
...up TV signal in the Windows Media Center Home Page, refer to the Media Center Help. 30 Component Mute Icon 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center Description Turns off the Media Center and system sound. Configuring your set-top-box To configure Media Center to properly recognize a set-top-box: 1 On the Media Center Home Page, select Setting. ... Next. 12 Choose the number of digits you receive in your set -top box, select Yes > Next, then proceed to the Media Center Help. English Volume up yout TV signal, you change channels, then select Next. 14 Select your TV signal, then select Next. ...