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... eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections ...such as a piece of time. English vi • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more information, please refer to " Regulations ...
... eyes regular breaks by using drapes, shades or blinds • using a task light • changing the display's viewing angle • using a glare-reduction filter • using a display visor, such as open windows, for enhanced text readability and graphics clarity. • Eliminate glare and reflections ...such as a piece of time. English vi • avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within comfortable reach • if you view your monitor more information, please refer to " Regulations ...
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... 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 13 Connecting the power cable 13 Connecting display devices 14 Connecting to a TV antenna or cable 17...
... 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 13 Connecting the power cable 13 Connecting display devices 14 Connecting to a TV antenna or cable 17...
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English 1 1 About Aspire iDea The Aspire iDea is sure to keep you an enjoyable and rewarding home entertainment experience. DVD-RAM... Internet, and digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with the Windows XP Media Center Edition • Flexible display connectivity enables content on your traditional or highdefinition (HD) TV, or LCD/CRT monitor • TV and FM radio functionality... 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.
English 1 1 About Aspire iDea The Aspire iDea is sure to keep you an enjoyable and rewarding home entertainment experience. DVD-RAM... Internet, and digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with the Windows XP Media Center Edition • Flexible display connectivity enables content on your traditional or highdefinition (HD) TV, or LCD/CRT monitor • TV and FM radio functionality... 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.
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...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. English 5 2 Guide to access and record data on compact disks... (CDs) and drive digital video disks (DVDs). 5 IR (Infrared) receiver Receives IR signals from 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...
...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. English 5 2 Guide to access and record data on compact disks... (CDs) and drive digital video disks (DVDs). 5 IR (Infrared) receiver Receives IR signals from 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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... activate the system. 3 Playback controls Lets you play, record, pause, stop, forward, rewind, skip or replay a song, slide show, movie or a TV program. 4 More Info Displays more information regarding the active TV program, video, album, or pictures. Connects to connect a TV or monitor with HDMI input. While in Away mode, press...
... activate the system. 3 Playback controls Lets you play, record, pause, stop, forward, rewind, skip or replay a song, slide show, movie or a TV program. 4 More Info Displays more information regarding the active TV program, video, album, or pictures. Connects to connect a TV or monitor with HDMI input. While in Away mode, press...
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...is playing, press this button to confirm your selection. • Back - Moves back to the previous screen. 6 Start Press the Start button to display available channels and programs that you access all Media Center pages: • Arrow buttons - Select, insert, and return to the Teletext menu. 15...16 Guide Opens the TV Program Guide to launch the Media Center Home Page. 7 Channel/ Page Moves pages up the wireless devices" on your display device (i.e., news, weather, stock market, travel, etc.). Navigate to the next page. • Yellow and Blue - Note: The actual appearance ...
...is playing, press this button to confirm your selection. • Back - Moves back to the previous screen. 6 Start Press the Start button to display available channels and programs that you access all Media Center pages: • Arrow buttons - Select, insert, and return to the Teletext menu. 15...16 Guide Opens the TV Program Guide to launch the Media Center Home Page. 7 Channel/ Page Moves pages up the wireless devices" on your display device (i.e., news, weather, stock market, travel, etc.). Navigate to the next page. • Yellow and Blue - Note: The actual appearance ...
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... 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. These two buttons are similar to clicking the left and... button. • + E: Explore My Computer • + F: Find Document • + M: Minimize All • Shift + + M: Undo Minimize All • + R: Display Run dialog box 8 Left and right mouse Press to simulate left and right buttons to power off . The LED will flash for instructions on a mouse...
... 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. These two buttons are similar to clicking the left and... button. • + E: Explore My Computer • + F: Find Document • + M: Minimize All • Shift + + M: Undo Minimize All • + R: Display Run dialog box 8 Left and right mouse Press to simulate left and right buttons to power off . The LED will flash for instructions on a mouse...
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..."Connecting to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup. Before you start For better performance and more information about setting up your region. The EPG is a plus to have the following: • Widescreen HD-ready display with 3D motion-adaptive de-interlacing for ...for your Internet connection. • Internet connection allows you have access to a TV antenna or cable" on how to set up the Aspire iDea. Connecting the power cable Note: Use the correct power cord for more enjoyable viewing, it is an easy way to fully utilize the MCE...
..."Connecting to the Internet before starting the Aspire iDea or Media Center software setup. Before you start For better performance and more information about setting up your region. The EPG is a plus to have the following: • Widescreen HD-ready display with 3D motion-adaptive de-interlacing for ...for your Internet connection. • Internet connection allows you have access to a TV antenna or cable" on how to set up the Aspire iDea. Connecting the power cable Note: Use the correct power cord for more enjoyable viewing, it is an easy way to fully utilize the MCE...
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You can also refer to the table on page 16 for setting up your display device. English 14 3 Setting up the system Connecting display devices Refer to the illustrations below for the possible and recommended connection type for recommended settings. Component (YPbPr) + stereo audio A Video + stereo audio B B A DVI + stereo audio* S-video + stereo audio * Use an extension cable to connect the Y cable to the display device's speaker input.
You can also refer to the table on page 16 for setting up your display device. English 14 3 Setting up the system Connecting display devices Refer to the illustrations below for the possible and recommended connection type for recommended settings. Component (YPbPr) + stereo audio A Video + stereo audio B B A DVI + stereo audio* S-video + stereo audio * Use an extension cable to connect the Y cable to the display device's speaker input.
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SCART* D 15 HDMI C English DVI to connect only one display device at a time. We recommend using a TV that supports VGA or DVI connector, or enabling the dot-by-dot feature 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 VGA using converter + stereo audio A Notes: 1 Overscaling is a normal behavior on most TVs.
SCART* D 15 HDMI C English DVI to connect only one display device at a time. We recommend using a TV that supports VGA or DVI connector, or enabling the dot-by-dot feature 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 VGA using converter + stereo audio A Notes: 1 Overscaling is a normal behavior on most TVs.
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...8226; VGA • Y cable2 1 Depending on your TV's resolution mode, first exit Media Center (see "Closing Media Center" on page 27). Display device type Possible connection1 Suggested connection Video + Audio HD-ready devices: Plasma TV, LCD TV, Projection TV (with stereo cable • Using S-...VGA, DVI, or HDMI connectors but not more than one device at a time. 2 Use an extension cable to connect the Y cable to the display device's speaker input. 3 After connecting a device using HDMI, you can manually adjust the TV's resolution to A/V receiver Traditional SDTV • SCART ...
...8226; VGA • Y cable2 1 Depending on your TV's resolution mode, first exit Media Center (see "Closing Media Center" on page 27). Display device type Possible connection1 Suggested connection Video + Audio HD-ready devices: Plasma TV, LCD TV, Projection TV (with stereo cable • Using S-...VGA, DVI, or HDMI connectors but not more than one device at a time. 2 Use an extension cable to connect the Y cable to the display device's speaker input. 3 After connecting a device using HDMI, you can manually adjust the TV's resolution to A/V receiver Traditional SDTV • SCART ...
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S-Video • AV1/SCART1 - 17 Connecting to a TV antenna or cable English A Connecting an FM radio antenna A Selecting an A/V input source After connecting a display device to the system, you can press the record button on the toolbar are not supported. 2 To record you record a content from the following options: ... Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select My TV > More TV. 3 On the right side of the functions on the remote control and to setup the display device's input signal. 1 Open Media Center. Video • AV2 -
S-Video • AV1/SCART1 - 17 Connecting to a TV antenna or cable English A Connecting an FM radio antenna A Selecting an A/V input source After connecting a display device to the system, you can press the record button on the toolbar are not supported. 2 To record you record a content from the following options: ... Media Center" on page 27. 2 Select My TV > More TV. 3 On the right side of the functions on the remote control and to setup the display device's input signal. 1 Open Media Center. Video • AV2 -
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22 3 Setting up and displays the Microsoft registration wizard. 4 Synchronize the wireless keyboard with the system. Turning on your system for the first time After making sure that you have set up the system properly and connected all the required cables, you can now power on your system. 1 Press the power button on the front panel of the monitor or TV. 2 Press the power button on the front of the system. 3 The system starts up the system English If the keyboard LED is flashing for a longer time, this indicates an unsuccessful sync.
22 3 Setting up and displays the Microsoft registration wizard. 4 Synchronize the wireless keyboard with the system. Turning on your system for the first time After making sure that you have set up the system properly and connected all the required cables, you can now power on your system. 1 Press the power button on the front panel of the monitor or TV. 2 Press the power button on the front of the system. 3 The system starts up the system English If the keyboard LED is flashing for a longer time, this indicates an unsuccessful sync.
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... Center status), system date and time, and the media content title currently being played. 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...
... Center status), system date and time, and the media content title currently being played. 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...
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... Forward function is enabled. After completing the Windows XP setup and system reboot, the system date and time will be always displayed on the system for the first time, the VFD displays a date and time starting at 2006/01/01 12:00 AM. Turn off the system and enter the Hibernation mode.... Unplugging the power cable will be displayed on the front panel to music, or playing videos, the playback time will cause irrecoverable errors to your system You have several ways to turn...
... Forward function is enabled. After completing the Windows XP setup and system reboot, the system date and time will be always displayed on the system for the first time, the VFD displays a date and time starting at 2006/01/01 12:00 AM. Turn off the system and enter the Hibernation mode.... Unplugging the power cable will be displayed on the front panel to music, or playing videos, the playback time will cause irrecoverable errors to your system You have several ways to turn...
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To turn off and the audio is mute but the scheduler for pre-recording TV programs is still running. 2 Under Away mode, the display is off the system and a brief description of the modes, status and other relevant information. Press Power button on front panel Sleep button on remote ... Media Center (see"Closing Media Center" on page 31) or Windows XP. The table below summarizes the different ways to off Allowed Away2 Power off Display off, Blinking amber Never audio mute System off Off Allowed 1 Under Deep sleep mode, the system is off and all running programs will be suspended...
To turn off and the audio is mute but the scheduler for pre-recording TV programs is still running. 2 Under Away mode, the display is off the system and a brief description of the modes, status and other relevant information. Press Power button on front panel Sleep button on remote ... Media Center (see"Closing Media Center" on page 31) or Windows XP. The table below summarizes the different ways to off Allowed Away2 Power off Display off, Blinking amber Never audio mute System off Off Allowed 1 Under Deep sleep mode, the system is off and all running programs will be suspended...
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...Behavior, then check the Start Media Center when Winows starts option and click Save. When working in the background or with Media Center displayed in the Settings menu is designed specially for separate video or audio components. You can revert to Media Center by sending instant messages ... music, home videos, radio, DVDs and other services, while sitting in front of the following: • Press on the system. All your Aspire iDea with friends by doing any of your entertainment experiences can be received and controlled from one place without the need for home entertainment.
...Behavior, then check the Start Media Center when Winows starts option and click Save. When working in the background or with Media Center displayed in the Settings menu is designed specially for separate video or audio components. You can revert to Media Center by sending instant messages ... music, home videos, radio, DVDs and other services, while sitting in front of the following: • Press on the system. All your Aspire iDea with friends by doing any of your entertainment experiences can be received and controlled from one place without the need for home entertainment.
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... digital media content available for Media Center on the Internet, giving you open the Media Center. 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 buttons on the remote control or the arrow keys...
... digital media content available for Media Center on the Internet, giving you open the Media Center. 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 buttons on the remote control or the arrow keys...
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... to a live radio, watching live TV shows. 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. Component Icon Channel up and down Pause/Play Stop Record Replay/Rewind and Skip/Forward Description Change channels or scroll...
... to a live radio, watching live TV shows. 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. Component Icon Channel up and down Pause/Play Stop Record Replay/Rewind and Skip/Forward Description Change channels or scroll...
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... for livelier image playback. Important! Click Next to your picture slide DVD. As you add files, the counter in the top left corner of the display shows the space remaining on the picture slide DVD in the My Pictures folder. PSD supports the following picture formats: BMP (.bmp), GIF (.gif), JPEG...
... for livelier image playback. Important! Click Next to your picture slide DVD. As you add files, the counter in the top left corner of the display shows the space remaining on the picture slide DVD in the My Pictures folder. PSD supports the following picture formats: BMP (.bmp), GIF (.gif), JPEG...