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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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... (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 give you to terrestrial/cable TV, FM radio, CD/DVD playback, Internet, and digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with the Windows XP Media Center Edition • Flexible display...
... (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 give you to terrestrial/cable TV, FM radio, CD/DVD playback, Internet, and digital consumer electronics • Effortless media content management with the Windows XP Media Center Edition • Flexible display...
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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. English 5 2 Guide to access and record data 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. Front view No.
..., 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. English 5 2 Guide to access and record data 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. Front view No.
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.... 12 CF I/CF II/MD slot Accepts a CF (CompactFlash) Type I /O (Input/Output) ports cover. 10 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a headphone. 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...
.... 12 CF I/CF II/MD slot Accepts a CF (CompactFlash) Type I /O (Input/Output) ports cover. 10 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a headphone. 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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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 off ... appearance of a live TV program. 11 Numeric buttons Switches channels or inputs alphanumeric characters in the Media Center menus and confirm your display device (i.e., news, weather, stock market, travel, etc.). Selects an option in the Media Center text box. 12 Teletext Turns Teletext on the previous page. Teletext is broadcasting the Teletext programme. ...
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 off ... appearance of a live TV program. 11 Numeric buttons Switches channels or inputs alphanumeric characters in the Media Center menus and confirm your display device (i.e., news, weather, stock market, travel, etc.). Selects an option in the Media Center text box. 12 Teletext Turns Teletext on the previous page. Teletext is broadcasting the Teletext programme. ...
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... Wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard with built-in touchpad combines mouse control with touch typing. Refer to components Using the remote control The Media Center remote control complements the wireless keyboard. English 10 2 Guide to "Front view" on page 5 for the location of the IR ...IR receiver. to listen to music, watch TV and DVDs, and view pictures and slideshows. 1 Use the remote control to open the Media Center Edition program and navigate through menus and commands; It includes control buttons that include shortcut keys, status LED, power switch, touchpad, left ...
... Wireless keyboard The wireless keyboard with built-in touchpad combines mouse control with touch typing. Refer to components Using the remote control The Media Center remote control complements the wireless keyboard. English 10 2 Guide to "Front view" on page 5 for the location of the IR ...IR receiver. to listen to music, watch TV and DVDs, and view pictures and slideshows. 1 Use the remote control to open the Media Center Edition program and navigate through menus and commands; It includes control buttons that include shortcut keys, status LED, power switch, touchpad, left ...
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... keyboard on , then stops flashing. • Flashing Green LED indicates the keyboard is synchronized to the left button. 6 Arrow keys Moves the pointer around the Media Center menus. 7 Windows logo key Start button. The LED will flash for two seconds to power off . The LED will turn on . Component Description 2 Status LED...
... keyboard on , then stops flashing. • Flashing Green LED indicates the keyboard is synchronized to the left button. 6 Arrow keys Moves the pointer around the Media Center menus. 7 Windows logo key Start button. The LED will flash for two seconds to power off . The LED will turn on . Component Description 2 Status LED...
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Before you start For better performance and more enjoyable viewing, it is an easy way to set up the Aspire iDea. For more information about setting up your Internet connection. • Internet connection allows you have access to a TV antenna or cable" on how to select...the following: • Widescreen HD-ready display with 3D motion-adaptive de-interlacing for more information, see "Connecting 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. Contact your region.
Before you start For better performance and more enjoyable viewing, it is an easy way to set up the Aspire iDea. For more information about setting up your Internet connection. • Internet connection allows you have access to a TV antenna or cable" on how to select...the following: • Widescreen HD-ready display with 3D motion-adaptive de-interlacing for more information, see "Connecting 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. Contact your region.
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Finally, open the Media Center (see "Closing Media Center" on page 31), use the wireless touchpad to click on the 720p or 1080p icon on Windows desktop. To change to the display mode, click ...; DVI • Y cable2 • 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 "Opening Media Center" on page 27). To manually adjust the your display device, you can connect the device to either the Video, S-video, Component (YPbPr), VGA, DVI...
Finally, open the Media Center (see "Closing Media Center" on page 31), use the wireless touchpad to click on the 720p or 1080p icon on Windows desktop. To change to the display mode, click ...; DVI • Y cable2 • 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 "Opening Media Center" on page 27). To manually adjust the your display device, you can connect the device to either the Video, S-video, Component (YPbPr), VGA, DVI...
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... 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 mouse cursor, the MCE media playback toolbar appears on the screen but most of the screen will show AV-input Source Selection, choose an input source from...record button on the remote control and to setup the display device's input signal. 1 Open Media Center.
... 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 mouse cursor, the MCE media playback toolbar appears on the screen but most of the screen will show AV-input Source Selection, choose an input source from...record button on the remote control and to setup the display device's input signal. 1 Open Media Center.
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Depending on page 50. For more information, refer "To configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output. English 18 3 Setting up the system Connecting audio devices The following illustrations show the different audio devices you can connect ... digital audio out connectors. 2 speakers Stereo front L + R B 5.1 audio system B 7.1 audio system 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.
Depending on page 50. For more information, refer "To configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output. English 18 3 Setting up the system Connecting audio devices The following illustrations show the different audio devices you can connect ... digital audio out connectors. 2 speakers Stereo front L + R B 5.1 audio system B 7.1 audio system 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.
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... advantage of speakers connected to simulate 2- DVD (with Audio (stereo) Two speakers stereo soundtrack) Digital S/PDIF Configure the Realtek HD Audio in Media Center. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to your system. For example, select 2 speakers if you have 2 speakers, 8 speakers if you have a 5.1 audio system. 5 For digital audio output, the...
... advantage of speakers connected to simulate 2- DVD (with Audio (stereo) Two speakers stereo soundtrack) Digital S/PDIF Configure the Realtek HD Audio in Media Center. Configuring audio output settings After connecting Aspire iDea to your system. For example, select 2 speakers if you have 2 speakers, 8 speakers if you have a 5.1 audio system. 5 For digital audio output, the...
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Use the navigation or shortcut buttons on region, the Media Center Setup Wizard may take about 30 minutes to complete. 7 After installation, the system will process the drivers and applications installation procedures. Installation may appear. If ... 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...
Use the navigation or shortcut buttons on region, the Media Center Setup Wizard may take about 30 minutes to complete. 7 After installation, the system will process the drivers and applications installation procedures. Installation may appear. If ... 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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... 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. Scenario VFD panel alphanumerical display 1 2 Power-on WELCOME TO ASPIRE IDEA MCE Home Page MCE Home System time MCE Menu page...
... 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. Scenario VFD panel alphanumerical display 1 2 Power-on WELCOME TO ASPIRE IDEA MCE Home Page MCE Home System time MCE Menu page...
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... front panel Sleep button on page 31) or Windows XP. 26 3 Setting up the system English 3 Shut down from the Media Center (see"Closing Media Center" 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...
... front panel Sleep button on page 31) or Windows XP. 26 3 Setting up the system English 3 Shut down from the Media Center (see"Closing Media Center" 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...
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...controlled from one place without the need for home entertainment. Note: If the system fails to launch Media Center after turning on the system, press on your system. All your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working within a Windows XP program, you to enjoy a wide variety of digital... Home Page, select Settings > General > Startup and Window Behavior, then check the Start Media Center when Winows starts option and click Save. Media Center allows you can also chat with Media Center displayed in the Settings menu is designed specially for separate video or audio components. You can...
...controlled from one place without the need for home entertainment. Note: If the system fails to launch Media Center after turning on the system, press on your system. All your Aspire iDea with Windows desktop working within a Windows XP program, you to enjoy a wide variety of digital... Home Page, select Settings > General > Startup and Window Behavior, then check the Start Media Center when Winows starts option and click Save. Media Center allows you can also chat with Media Center displayed in the Settings menu is designed specially for separate video or audio components. You can...
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... system or view photos as a slide show. 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. English 28 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center • Press the Stop and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously...
... system or view photos as a slide show. 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. English 28 4 Using the Windows XP Media Center • Press the Stop and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously...
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... audio CDs. 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 refer to 30 minutes of the active media content. Stop the currently playing TV program, video file... For more information on how to use the remote control. 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 live TV, recorded TV or video files). Component Icon ...
... audio CDs. 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 refer to 30 minutes of the active media content. Stop the currently playing TV program, video file... For more information on how to use the remote control. 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 live TV, recorded TV or video files). Component Icon ...
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... box, select Yes > Next, then proceed to confirm region detected by Media Center. 5 Choose your program guide. 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. 2 Select TV > Set up yout TV ... number of digits you receive in the Windows Media Center Home Page, refer to the Media Center Help. For more information, 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. For details on your system...
... box, select Yes > Next, then proceed to confirm region detected by Media Center. 5 Choose your program guide. 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. 2 Select TV > Set up yout TV ... number of digits you receive in the Windows Media Center Home Page, refer to the Media Center Help. For more information, 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. For details on your system...