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    TSi 6400 TSi 6400 iPronto 1.6 IFUcover En.qxd 22-04-2004 17:12 Pagina 1[...]

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    iPronto User Guide i FCC Compliancy This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rule. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residential installations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequenc[...]

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    iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina ii[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 1 What Does the iPronto Box Contain? 3 About the iPronto Documentation 4 About the iPronto 5 Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter 8 Installing and Recharging the Battery 10 Installing 10 Recharging 13 Getting the iPronto Up and Running 14 Setting up Y our iPronto 15 Setting up Y our Network 20 Using the iPronto 27 The T ouch Scree[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 2 T able of Contents The Electronic Program Guide 47 Subscription 50 Upgrading 55 Tr oubleshooting 56 Specifications 60 Index 62 iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 2[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 3 What Does the iPronto Box Contain? The iPronto box contains the following items: W arranty Battery iPronto iPronto User Guide iPronto Getting Started Guide AC power adapter with cable Wireless LAN Adapter iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 3[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 4 The iPronto documentation consists of three parts: ■ This iPronto User Guide . This guide is meant to help you set up and start using the iPronto. ■ The iPronto Getting Started Guide . The iPronto Getting Started Guide gives you a short visual overview of what you have to do to get your iPronto up and running. Y ou can find[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 5 About the iPronto Wirelessly connected to the Internet, the iPronto is a must-have for your home entertainment experience. With its dashboard you can easily access all iPronto’ s applications. The dashboard offers access to three basic applications: the Remote Control, the Electronic Program Guide and the Browser , however , [...]

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    iPronto User Guide 6 About the iPronto The iPronto consists of several parts: stylus power button speaker scroll wheel speaker Remote Control buttons status display color TFT touch screen touchstrip with 8 layout buttons iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 6[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 7 About the iPronto This User Guide is meant to help you set up and start using your iPronto. For detailed information on using the various iPronto applications please refer to the iPronto Online Help. If you follow the flow of the chapters in this guide, you will have your iPronto up and running in no time. Y ou find information[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 8 Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter In a wireless network, the Wireless Access Point (W AP) is the last point that is connected to your network with wires. To communicate with your iPronto, the WAP sends out RF (radio frequency) signals, which spread in all directions. The iPronto’ s Wireless LAN Adapter (also called PCMCIA c[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 9 Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter 3 Put the Wireless LAN Adapter in the correct position until it clicks and close the cover . Note Do not install any other adapter . Do not remove the Wireless LAN Adapter when the iPronto is activated. After the Wireless LAN Adapter is installed, there is no need to remove it. It can permane[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 10 Installing and Recharging the Battery Installing After installing the Wireless LAN Adapter , you install the battery . The battery is precharged, but it is advisable to fully charge the battery when you start using the iPronto. See Recharging on page 13. Insert the battery as follows: 1 Lift the stand (figure 1). 2 Open the ba[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 11 Installing and Recharging the Battery 3 Attach the battery connector to the provided socket (figure 3). 4 Put the right side of the battery under the provided hook (figure 4). Figure 3 Figure 4 iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 11[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 12 Installing and Recharging the Battery 5 Push the left side of the battery down into its place. 6 Close the battery cover . iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 12[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 13 Installing and Recharging the Battery Recharging The iPronto is provided with a power adapter to recharge the battery . It is best to fully recharge the battery . It takes 2 to 3 hours to recharge the battery . Recharging automatically stops when the battery is full. If you recharge when the battery is completely empty , you m[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 14 Getting the iPronto Up and Running This chapter is divided in two parts. In the first part, Setting up your iPronto from page 15 on, you read how to define the general settings. The second part, Setting up your Network starting on page 20, tells you about setting up your wireless network and Internet connection. The first time[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 15 Getting the iPronto Up and Running ■ Status : On this tab you get an overview of your network settings. Y ou can also check the network signal strength here. ■ About : On this tab you read information about licence terms and agreements. When you tap the ‘Upgrade iPronto’ button, the iPronto checks if updates of your so[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 16 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Calibrating the T ouch Screen On first use, you need to calibrate the touch screen of your iPronto. By calibrating, you improve the accuracy of the touch screen. 1 Select the General tab in the System Settings. 2T a p the Calibrate touchscreen button. The Calibration screen appears. 3 Follow [...]

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    iPronto User Guide 17 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Adjusting the T ime 1 Select the General tab in the System Settings. 2 In the T ime section, select the Hours box. The selection appears with a highlighted border . 3 Use the + and – buttons to change the hour . 4 In the T ime section, select the Minutes box. The selection appears with a hi[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 18 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Adjusting the Date 1 Select the General tab in the System Settings. 2 Select the box that you want to modify ( Months , Days or Y ears box). The selection appears with a highlighted border . 3 Use the + and – buttons to set the correct months, days and years. Adjusting the Brightness Y ou c[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 19 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Adjusting the Power On Settings 1Y ou can power on the iPronto in several ways after it was powered off. 2 Select the General tab in the System Settings. In the Power on by section, select: ■ Power Button & T ouch & T ilt to power on the iPronto when the Power Button is pressed, whe[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 20 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Setting up Y our Network After adjusting the settings in the General tab, you have to set your wireless settings and network settings in the Wireless and Network tabs. These settings depend on the kind of home environment you have. Y ou can find more information about home networks in the iPr[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 21 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Wireless Settings After setting the general settings, you need to set the wireless settings. This is needed so your iPronto can connect to your home network and to the Internet, and to communicate with iProntoEdit. The Wireless Access Point (W AP) sends out RF (radio frequency) signals to the[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 22 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Follow these steps to set your wireless settings. 1P ress and hold the scroll wheel for 5 seconds to display the System Settings. 2 Select the Wireless tab in the System Settings. 3T o change the default name of the Service Set Identifier (SSID), enter the new name in the Service Set Identifi[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 23 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Network Settings Network tab of the System Settings The network settings determine how your iPronto will connect to the Internet. Note Y ou can find information about your network settings on your PC or you can obtain information from your Internet Service Provider . Y ou can set the network [...]

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    iPronto User Guide 24 Getting the iPronto Up and Running 3T o create a personal name for your iPronto, enter the name in the iPronto host name text box. The host name will be visible when you are using iProntoEdit or when you use your iPronto with the NetX. Make the iPronto host name as meaningful as possible. Y ou can use a maximum of 64 character[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 25 Getting the iPronto Up and Running If you wish to use a fixed IP address Note When you have a fixed IP address, you can find the information you need to adjust the network settings (IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway , Local domain name and DNS) in your home network configuration or you can obtain information from the pe[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 26 Getting the iPronto Up and Running 4 If your Proxy uses password authentication, select the Use Password Authentication checkbox. The Username and Password text boxes are activated. 1 In the Username text box, enter your username. 2 In the Password text box, enter your password. T esting the Network and Internet Connection Aft[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 27 Using the iPronto Once you have adjusted the general settings and network settings, you can start using the iPronto. In this chapter you read how to operate the touch screen, what the hard buttons are for and how you can use the iPronto’ s applications and functions. The T ouch Screen Y ou can operate the iPronto touch scree[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 28 Using the iPronto The iPronto’ s External Controls The Power Button The iPronto’ s Power button (located on the left side of the iPronto) is used to switch the iPronto on when it is powered off. In the System Settings you can decide on other options for powering on the iPronto. See Adjusting the Power On Settings on page 1[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 29 Using the iPronto The Scroll Wheel The iPronto’ s scroll wheel is located on the left side of the touch screen. By scrolling the wheel you adjust the volume of the iPronto (success beeps and so on) in 20 intervals. By pressing and holding the scroll wheel for 5 seconds, you enter the System Settings to adjust settings such a[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 30 Using the iPronto Navigating the iPronto Layouts and T ouchstrip The iPronto has 8 predefined ways of organizing the screen, called “layouts”. Y ou can switch between these layouts with the touchstrip. T ouchstrip iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 30[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 31 Using the iPronto When you tap one of the 8 buttons in the touchstrip, the corresponding layout appears: ■ Layout 1 is a Remote Control screen; ■ Layout 2 is an EPG screen; ■ Layouts 3-7 are Browser screens with various URLs; ■ Layout 8 is a read-only browser that takes you to the iPronto Portal. Here you can find all [...]

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    iPronto User Guide 32 Using the iPronto Accessing the Application Flipside 1T o access the Application Flipside , tap and hold the V iew Control button in the lower right corner of the application page for 5 seconds. The application turns to its flipside. 2T o return to the normal view , tap the V iew Control button in the lower left corner of the [...]

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    iPronto User Guide 33 Using the iPronto On-screen Keyboard 2T o enter text, tap the buttons with characters, numbers, punctuation and the space bar . 3T o enter one character in upper case, tap the Shift button. The character you enter right after tapping Shift will appear in upper case. 4T o enter multiple characters in upper case, tap the Caps bu[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 34 Using the iPronto 6T o go to a new line (only in a multi-line text box), tap the button. When you keep on typing the cursor automatically moves to the next line when the end of the line is reached. 7T o position the cursor , tap the place in the keyboard’ s text box where you want to position the cursor . -or - Use the keybo[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 35 The Remote Control In this chapter you can find general information about the iPronto Remote Control application. Y ou can find detailed and frequently updated information in the iPronto Online Help at http://www .pr onto.philips.com/pr oducts/ipronto/help . The iPronto Remote Control (RC) is a universal RC. This means that it[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 36 The Remote Control How Does the iPronto RC Work? The core element of the iPronto RC is its “configuration file”. This iPronto Configuration File or iCF determines what the interface on the iPronto RC looks like and how the iPronto RC behaves. The iCF stores several predefined devices. These devices represent your existing [...]

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    iPronto User Guide 37 The Remote Control The pages of a device can be accessed via the Page tab. When you tap the page in the Page tab, you immediately jump to that page. Page tab When the Device list or the Page list is very long, Up and Down button appear at the top and the bottom for easy navigation through the Devices and Pages. iPronto 1.6 IFU[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 38 The Remote Control Learning IR Codes The iPronto RC sends out infrared (IR) signals to your devices, which will execute an action, for example “TV On” or “VCR Start Recording”. For every action the iPronto sends out a specific IR signal, called an “IR code”. The iPronto RC contains a huge database that contains num[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 39 The Remote Control Note The function of the hard buttons is always device-independent. This means that a hard button always executes the same action, no matter what device is active. Follow these steps to “learn” an IR code for a soft button or for a hard button. 1 Place the iPronto in line with the existing remote control[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 40 The Remote Control 5T a p the Learn tool. The label Learn appears on the iPronto icon. The Device and Page tabs are disabled. A message appears. 6T a p the Go button in the message. 7 For learning a soft button, select the soft button you want to learn. The button is highlighted. -or - For learning a hard button, press the har[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 41 The Remote Control Using iProntoEdit When you buy an iPronto, it is supplied with a default iCF . However , you can also personalize the functions and the look of the iPronto. Y ou can do this with iProntoEdit . iProntoEdit is the visual editor for creating and configuring iCFs on your computer . Y ou can download the latest v[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 42 The Remote Control To modify the iCF with iProntoEdit, you have to be able to transfer the iCF from the iPronto to your PC and vice versa. This is called “uploading” and “downloading” respectively . Y ou can upload the iCF from your iPronto to the PC and download the iCF from the PC to your iPronto via your home networ[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 43 The Remote Control Using the iPronto Remote Control with the NetX The NetX is a part of the Philips Connected Home solution and extends the control of iPronto beyond the line of sight and into multiple rooms. Via the NetX your iPronto can control your A/V and Home Control devices from virtually any location in your home. The N[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 44 The Browser In this chapter you can find general information about the iPronto Browser application. Y ou can find detailed and frequently updated information in the iPronto Online Help at http://www .pr onto.philips.com/pr oducts/ipronto/help . Y ou use the iPronto browser to access the Internet. The iPronto browser functions [...]

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    iPronto User Guide 45 The Browser Setting the Home Page In the Browser Settings, you can set the Home Page for every individual browser in every layout. When you press the Home button, this page is always displayed. 1 Open the browser that you want to configure. 2T ap and hold the V iew Control button for 5 seconds to display the Application Settin[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 46 The Browser Entering a URL The URL that you are visiting is displayed in the bar at the top of the browser . Y ou can enter a URL with the iPronto’ s on-screen keyboard. 1T ap the text box on the touch screen. The on-screen keyboard appears. 2 Enter the URL with the on-screen keyboard. The URL appears in the keyboard’ s te[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 47 The Electronic Program Guide In this chapter you can find general information about the iPronto Electronic Program Guide application. Y ou can find detailed and frequently updated information in the iPronto Online Help at http://www .pr onto.philips.com/pr oducts/ipronto/help . One of the iPronto’ s key applications is the E[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 48 The Electronic Program Guide ■ In the filter settings you can select the genre, date and time to obtain information about programs in the future. Y ou can choose a day and the time of the day (morning, afternoon, evening and night) from dropdown lists or you can set the exact time with the + and – buttons. If you tap the b[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 49 The Electronic Program Guide The Watch Device Selection Mechanism The Watch Feature and SmartSurfer only function if you apply correct settings in EPG and in RC. Y ou have to set the W atch Device selection mechanism in the EPG settings. The W atch Device selection mechanism determines how the TV switches channels. A TV can us[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 50 The Electronic Program Guide Subscription Before you can use the EPG, you have to: ■ Subscribe; ■ Personalize; ■ Activate. First you should subscribe on line. After the subscription you can personalize your lineup so only information on the channels that you find interesting appears in the EPG. After subscribing, you rec[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 51 The Electronic Program Guide 4 In the Subscription Name text box, enter a name for your subscription. The Subscription Name can consist of maximum 25 characters. 5 In the For Which Product dropdown list, select iPronto . 6 In the In Which Region/Country Do you Live dropdown list, select the correct region/country . 7T ap or cl[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 52 The Electronic Program Guide 3 In the Zip/Postal Code text box, enter your zip code. 4T ap or click the Next button. The Personalization Wizard – Step 2 page appears. 5 Select your TV signal source . A TV signal source can be cable, local broadcast, satellite and cable digital. 6T ap or click the Next button. The Personaliza[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 53 The Electronic Program Guide 3 Select your TV signal source . Y ou can select ‘Cable’, ‘Satellite’ or ‘Antenna’. 4T ap or click the Next button. The Personalization Wizard – step 2 page appears. 5 In the Name text field, enter a name for your lineup. 6T ap or click the + symbol in front of the language to expand [...]

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    iPronto User Guide 54 The Electronic Program Guide Activating 1 Open the EPG application in layout 2 on your iPronto. The EPG appears. 2T ap and hold the V iew Control button for 5 seconds to display the EPG settings. The flipside of the EPG appears. 3 Select the Activate tab of the EPG flipside. 4 In the Activation key text box, enter your activat[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 55 Upgrading On the About tab of the System Settings, an Upgrade iPronto button for downloading new software from the Internet is located. If you tap the Upgrade iPronto button, the iPronto automatically checks if upgrades of your software are available on the Internet. When there are upgrades available, you can download them fro[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 56 Tr oubleshooting In this chapter you can find some useful instructions to solve problems that you may encounter while using your iPronto. Y ou can find more elaborate and frequently updated information in the Frequently Asked Questions section at http://www .pr onto.philips.com . The soft buttons on my touch screen do not resp[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 57 Tr oubleshooting My iPronto does not respond When your iPronto does not respond, try the following: 1 The iPronto may be powered off. Press the Power button to power it on. 2 The battery may be low . Check the battery status on the status display. Recharge the battery if necessary . See Installing and Recharging the Battery on[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 58 Tr oubleshooting I have activated the EPG application on my iPronto, but it still does not work ■ When you subscribe on line for the iPronto EPG, you obtain an activation key . Y ou should enter this activation key in the EPG settings within a limited period of time after subscribing on line. See Activating on page 54. If yo[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 59 Tr oubleshooting 1 Check the settings on the Wireless tab. See Wireless Settings on page 21. If you have a PC, you can find more information about the wireless settings there. If you do not have a PC, you can find more information in the manual of your Wireless Access Point. 2 Check the network signal strength in the Wireless [...]

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    iPronto User Guide 60 Specifications Display Color TFT VGA screen with 65536 colors Resolution: 640x480 pixels Wireless Network IEEE 802.11b compliant WiFi 64 bit or 128 bit encryption Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) or Fixed IP Infrastructure mode support Software Database with IR codes to operate more than 500 brands Built in Philips I[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 61 Specifications Accessories Included: CD-ROM with iProntoEdit software Power adapter Battery pack Wireless LAN Adapter Not included: NetX (Network Extender) iProntoEdit PC Requirements: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP 64 MB of RAM 70 MB of free hard disk space IEEE 802.11b compliant WiFi CD-ROM player Broadband Internet access IR-[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 62 Index A About tab, 15 activation, 54 activation key , 50, 54, 58 adapter power , 13 Wireless LAN, 8 application Browser , 44 EPG, 47 Remote Control, 35 Application Settings, 32 B battery install, 10 recharge, 13 brightness, 18 Browser , 44, 58, 59 Home Page, 45 URL, 46 button, 36, 38 C calibration, 16, 56 configuration, 20 D d[...]

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    iPronto User Guide 63 Index I iCF , 36 infrared. See IR installing battery , 10 iProntoEdit, 41 Wireless LAN Adapter , 8 Internet, 44, 59 Internet Service Provider , 23 IP , 24 DHCP , 24 fixed, 24 IP address. See IP iPronto box, 3 parts, 6 set up, 14 using, 27 iProntoEdit, 41 IR code, 38 icon, 27 learn, 38 IR icon, 27 IR learning eye, 7 IR sending [...]

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    iPronto User Guide 64 Index S scroll wheel, 6, 29 set up iPronto, 15 network, 20 settings Application Settings, 32 System Settings, 14, 32 SmartSurf, 48, 58 soft button, 38 speaker , 6 status display , 6, 27 stylus, 6 subscription, 50 surf, 44, 59 System Settings, 19, 32 About, 15 General, 15 Network, 23 Wireless, 21 system sounds, 19 T time, 17 ti[...]