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... publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to notify any person of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Aspire iDea User's Guide Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in... the properties of this publication without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revision or changes. Copyright © 2006 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved.
... publications. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to notify any person of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Aspire iDea User's Guide Changes may be incorporated in the space provided below. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in... the properties of this publication without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of such revision or changes. Copyright © 2006 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved.
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Contents 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 Wireless keyboard 10 3 Setting up the system 13 Before you start ...
Contents 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 Wireless keyboard 10 3 Setting up the system 13 Before you start ...
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..., 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 keep you ahead in the world of digital recreation and personal computing technologies designed to terrestrial/cable TV, FM radio, CD/DVD...multimedia portal with access to give you an enjoyable and rewarding home entertainment experience. With powerful features, versatile connectivity and manageable applications, the Aspire iDea is a convergence of digital home leisure. DVD-RAM if with DVD-Super Multi) • Optical drive recording supports CD-R/RW, DVD...
..., 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 keep you ahead in the world of digital recreation and personal computing technologies designed to terrestrial/cable TV, FM radio, CD/DVD...multimedia portal with access to give you an enjoyable and rewarding home entertainment experience. With powerful features, versatile connectivity and manageable applications, the Aspire iDea is a convergence of digital home leisure. DVD-RAM if with DVD-Super Multi) • Optical drive recording supports CD-R/RW, DVD...
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Visit the Acer websites to Aspire iDea. 2 1 About Aspire iDea English Getting support We are constantly upgrading, improving, and adding functions and features to retrieve the latest news and product updates. Country Website Switzerland http://www.acer-euro.com Middle East http://www.acer.ae Austria http://www.acer.at Benelux http://www.acer.nl Belgium http://www.acer.be Luxembourg...
Visit the Acer websites to Aspire iDea. 2 1 About Aspire iDea English Getting support We are constantly upgrading, improving, and adding functions and features to retrieve the latest news and product updates. Country Website Switzerland http://www.acer-euro.com Middle East http://www.acer.ae Austria http://www.acer.at Benelux http://www.acer.nl Belgium http://www.acer.be Luxembourg...
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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 * ...
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 * ...
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... 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. Front view No.
... 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. Front view No.
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... and DTS surround sound decoder • Make sure that you have access to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup. For more information, see "Connecting to set up the Aspire iDea. Before you to select a channel and record TV programs. • To view and record a television program, the system...
... and DTS surround sound decoder • Make sure that you have access to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup. For more information, see "Connecting to set up the Aspire iDea. Before you to select a channel and record TV programs. • To view and record a television program, the system...
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We recommend using converter + stereo audio A Notes: 1 Overscaling is a normal behavior on your TV when connected with HDMI. 2 Aspire iDea supports a wide variety of connection for different types of display devices, but we still recommend to connect only one display device at a time. SCART* D 15 HDMI C English DVI to VGA using a TV that supports VGA or DVI connector, or enabling the dot-by-dot feature on most TVs.
We recommend using converter + stereo audio A Notes: 1 Overscaling is a normal behavior on your TV when connected with HDMI. 2 Aspire iDea supports a wide variety of connection for different types of display devices, but we still recommend to connect only one display device at a time. SCART* D 15 HDMI C English DVI to VGA using a TV that supports VGA or DVI connector, or enabling the dot-by-dot feature on most TVs.
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... jack. English 18 3 Setting up the system Connecting audio devices The following illustrations show the different audio devices you can connect the A/V receiver to the Aspire iDea. For more information, refer "To configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output. Important!
... jack. English 18 3 Setting up the system Connecting audio devices The following illustrations show the different audio devices you can connect the A/V receiver to the Aspire iDea. For more information, refer "To configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output. Important!
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... Center. Dolby Digital Live encodes audio signals into surround-sound effect, • Select Dolby and enable Dolby Digital Live. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to your system. No special setting is to output audio source to set up and adjusting CD- DVD (with 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channels. For example, select 2 speakers...
... Center. Dolby Digital Live encodes audio signals into surround-sound effect, • Select Dolby and enable Dolby Digital Live. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to your system. No special setting is to output audio source to set up and adjusting CD- DVD (with 5.1, 6.1 or 7.1 channels. For example, select 2 speakers...
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... (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 Videos My Pictures My TV My Music Radio More Programs...
... (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 Videos My Pictures My TV My Music Radio More Programs...
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... to enjoy a wide variety of digital entertainment, such as TV, photos, music, home videos, radio, DVDs and other services, while sitting in front of your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working within a Windows XP program, you to launch Media Center. On the Home Page, select Settings > General > Startup and Window Behavior, then...
... to enjoy a wide variety of digital entertainment, such as TV, photos, music, home videos, radio, DVDs and other services, while sitting in front of your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working within a Windows XP program, you to launch Media Center. On the Home Page, select Settings > General > Startup and Window Behavior, then...
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...on the remote control or exit Media Center Settings menu. Microphone volume is functioning abnormally;Exit Media Center, and use of your local Acer representative or authorized dealer for assistance. DVD drive cannot read disk. If you are properly connected to the amplifier. • Check ...Display > TV > TV Setting Signal format and select HDTV or SDTV or EDTV. See "Selecting an A/V input source" on . Problems System Aspire iDea does not power on page 17. • Check that the amplifier, A/V receiver or digital audio device supports the proper decoder such as Dolby ...
...on the remote control or exit Media Center Settings menu. Microphone volume is functioning abnormally;Exit Media Center, and use of your local Acer representative or authorized dealer for assistance. DVD drive cannot read disk. If you are properly connected to the amplifier. • Check ...Display > TV > TV Setting Signal format and select HDTV or SDTV or EDTV. See "Selecting an A/V input source" on . Problems System Aspire iDea does not power on page 17. • Check that the amplifier, A/V receiver or digital audio device supports the proper decoder such as Dolby ...
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...stop scanning my DV tape? When connecting a TV to the system via YPbPr the image on the TV appears overscanned. (for Aspire iDea 510) Overscan is a common behavior with many TVs. 51 English Problems Possible solutions Troubleshooting Media Center We recommend enabling the Automatic ...Windows Update to the system via Component (YPbPr), the image appears abnormal in the TV. (for Aspire iDea 510) Do the following: 1.Exit Media Center. 2.Using the wireless touchpad, right-click on a blank area on the Windows desktop. 3....
...stop scanning my DV tape? When connecting a TV to the system via YPbPr the image on the TV appears overscanned. (for Aspire iDea 510) Overscan is a common behavior with many TVs. 51 English Problems Possible solutions Troubleshooting Media Center We recommend enabling the Automatic ...Windows Update to the system via Component (YPbPr), the image appears abnormal in the TV. (for Aspire iDea 510) Do the following: 1.Exit Media Center. 2.Using the wireless touchpad, right-click on a blank area on the Windows desktop. 3....
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Operation is responsible for this declaration: Product: Personal Computer Model number: Acer Aspire iDea 500 Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. The following local manufacturer/importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ...
Operation is responsible for this declaration: Product: Personal Computer Model number: Acer Aspire iDea 500 Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation Address of the FCC Rules. The following local manufacturer/importer is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful ...
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... road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Declares that product: Personal Computer Model number: Acer Aspire iDea 500 Is in force to comply with these requirements. Title 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC directive) 73/23/EEC Low Voltage...
... road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Declares that product: Personal Computer Model number: Acer Aspire iDea 500 Is in force to comply with these requirements. Title 89/336/EEC Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC directive) 73/23/EEC Low Voltage...