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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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...Aspire iDea is a convergence of digital home leisure. DVD-RAM if with DVD-Super Multi) Features • Complete multimedia portal with access to terrestrial/cable TV, FM radio, CD/DVD playback, Internet, and digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with the Windows XP Media Center...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 keep you ahead in the world of digital recreation and personal computing technologies designed to record (TV only), watch, ...
...Aspire iDea is a convergence of digital home leisure. DVD-RAM if with DVD-Super Multi) Features • Complete multimedia portal with access to terrestrial/cable TV, FM radio, CD/DVD playback, Internet, and digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with the Windows XP Media Center...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 keep you ahead in the world of digital recreation and personal computing technologies designed to record (TV only), watch, ...
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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...
.... 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...
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...Aspire iDea. English 5 2 Guide to access and record data 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. English 5 2 Guide to access and record data 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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... 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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...Description 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 ... on the previous page. Navigates through the menu options. • OK - Move to the remote control, see "Setting up programs in the Media Center text box. 12 Teletext Turns Teletext on and off and on. 9 DVD menu When a DVD video is broadcasting the Teletext programme. Note: ...
...Description 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 ... on the previous page. Navigates through the menu options. • OK - Move to the remote control, see "Setting up programs in the Media Center text box. 12 Teletext Turns Teletext on and off and on. 9 DVD menu When a DVD video is broadcasting the Teletext programme. Note: ...
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... listen to 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. No. Component 1A - It has full-sized keys that is commonly found on page 5 for the location... of the IR receiver. 2 Press the Page. Refer to open the Media Center Edition program and navigate through menus and commands; Shortcut keys 1G Description Use the shortcut keys to Away mode 1B Launch Internet Explorer 1C ...
... listen to 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. No. Component 1A - It has full-sized keys that is commonly found on page 5 for the location... of the IR receiver. 2 Press the Page. Refer to open the Media Center Edition program and navigate through menus and commands; Shortcut keys 1G Description Use the shortcut keys to Away mode 1B Launch Internet Explorer 1C ...
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... a mouse. Slide to the right to turn green then flash red for two seconds to simulate left button. 6 Arrow keys Moves the pointer around the Media Center menus. 7 Windows logo key Start button. Tapping on and off the keyboard. 4 Touchpad Pointing device that uses them. The LED will flash for instructions on...
... a mouse. Slide to the right to turn green then flash red for two seconds to simulate left button. 6 Arrow keys Moves the pointer around the Media Center menus. 7 Windows logo key Start button. Tapping on and off the keyboard. 4 Touchpad Pointing device that uses them. The LED will flash for instructions on...
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... easy way to set up the Aspire iDea. English 13 3 Setting up the system This chapter contains instructions on page 17. The EPG is a plus to fully utilize the MCE Online Spotlight and Electronic Program Guide (EPG) features. Before you to have access to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup.
... easy way to set up the Aspire iDea. English 13 3 Setting up the system This chapter contains instructions on page 17. The EPG is a plus to fully utilize the MCE Online Spotlight and Electronic Program Guide (EPG) features. Before you to have access to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup.
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... 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 ...-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 confirm. To change to the display mode, click Yes to click on the 720p or ...
... 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 ...-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 confirm. To change to the display mode, click Yes to click on the 720p or ...
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... the screen will show AV-input Source Selection, choose an input source from an A/V input. S-Video • AV3/SCART2 - Video • AV2 - 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...
... the screen will show AV-input Source Selection, choose an input source from an A/V input. S-Video • AV3/SCART2 - Video • AV2 - 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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... more information, refer "To configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output:" on your audio system, you must configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output. Depending on page 50. 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.
... more information, refer "To configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output:" on your audio system, you must configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output. Depending on page 50. 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.
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... software configuration for setting up audio output for two speakers. Set up and adjusting CD- Set up and adjust the audio. 1 Open Media Center. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to your system. or DVD-audio playback: Soundtrack type Hardware connection Audio output setting (DVD) Remark Audio CD (with Dolby Digital AC...
... software configuration for setting up audio output for two speakers. Set up and adjusting CD- Set up and adjust the audio. 1 Open Media Center. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to your system. or DVD-audio playback: Soundtrack type Hardware connection Audio output setting (DVD) Remark Audio CD (with Dolby Digital AC...
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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 ... 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 Media Center Home Page appears. Installation may take about 30 minutes to complete. 7 After installation, the system will process the drivers and...
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 ... 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 Media Center Home Page appears. Installation may take about 30 minutes to complete. 7 After installation, the system will process the drivers and...
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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...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, and the media content title currently being played. Languages not supported will be displayed as Unknown Title.
...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...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, and the media content title currently being played. Languages not supported will be displayed as Unknown Title.
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... button on front panel Sleep button on the front panel. To turn on, press the Power 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 off and the audio is mute but all...
... button on front panel Sleep button on the front panel. To turn on, press the Power 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 off and the audio is mute but all...
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... while sitting in front of the following: • Press on the system. Media Center allows you can revert to Media Center by sending instant messages while watching a TV program, movie or listening to open the Media Center Home Page. On the Home Page, select Settings > General > Startup and ...the system fails to launch Media Center after turning on the system, press on the remote control to radio. All your system. Opening Media Center Turn on the remote control. When working in the background or with friends by doing any of your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working ...
... while sitting in front of the following: • Press on the system. Media Center allows you can revert to Media Center by sending instant messages while watching a TV program, movie or listening to open the Media Center Home Page. On the Home Page, select Settings > General > Startup and ...the system fails to launch Media Center after turning on the system, press on the remote control to radio. All your system. Opening Media Center Turn on the remote control. When working in the background or with friends by doing any of your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working ...
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...show. Finds or sorts pictures stored in the Start Menu. Plays home videos or downloaded videos from the Internet. Media Center Home Page The Media Center Home Page displays whenever you access to select an option in your favorite DVDs. Use the navigation or shortcut ...movies, trailers and news updates. 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. Finds digital media content available for Media Center on the front panel. • On the Windows taskbar, click Start...
...show. Finds or sorts pictures stored in the Start Menu. Plays home videos or downloaded videos from the Internet. Media Center Home Page The Media Center Home Page displays whenever you access to select an option in your favorite DVDs. Use the navigation or shortcut ...movies, trailers and news updates. 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. Finds digital media content available for Media Center on the front panel. • On the Windows taskbar, click Start...
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... TV shows. For more information on how to use the remote control. 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. Play or pause selected TV program, video file or audio track. My Music Lets you move the...
... TV shows. For more information on how to use the remote control. 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. Play or pause selected TV program, video file or audio track. My Music Lets you move the...
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..., then select Next. 12 Choose the number of digits you receive in your set-top-box To configure Media Center to properly recognize a set -top box, select Yes > Next, then proceed to the Media Center Help. Configuring your TV signal, then select Next. 18 Select Next to confirm signal speed. 19 After ...you finished setting up yout TV signal, 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. English Volume up TV signal in the Windows...
..., then select Next. 12 Choose the number of digits you receive in your set-top-box To configure Media Center to properly recognize a set -top box, select Yes > Next, then proceed to the Media Center Help. Configuring your TV signal, then select Next. 18 Select Next to confirm signal speed. 19 After ...you finished setting up yout TV signal, 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. English Volume up TV signal in the Windows...