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iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 4 About the iPronto Documentation 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. You can find the iPronto Getting Started Guide in the iPronto box. The iPronto Online Help.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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, you will be able to add new applications to the dashboard in the future.
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iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 7 About the iPronto IR learning eye and sending eye stand cover of the wireless LAN adapter reset button cover of the battery pack 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.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 8 Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter In a wireless network, the Wireless Access Point (WAP) 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 card) receives these RF signals and sends RF signals back to the WAP.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 permanently be left inside the iPronto.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 battery cover by pushing the grips and sliding off the cover in the direction indicated below (figure 2).
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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).
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 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 might lose some of your settings. In normal use, recharge every 2 days. When you use the iPronto very frequently, recharge every day.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 you activate your iPronto, it will lead you through some initial screens and messages.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 15 Getting the iPronto Up and Running ■ ■ Status: On this tab you get an overview of your network settings. You 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 software are available. When there are updates available, you can download them from the Internet immediately.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 16 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Calibrating the Touch 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. 2 Tap the Calibrate touchscreen button. The Calibration screen appears. 3 Follow the instructions that the iPronto provides. When calibration has succeeded, you hear a success sound.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 17 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Adjusting the Time 1 Select the General tab in the System Settings. 2 In the Time section, select the Hours box. The selection appears with a highlighted border. 3 Use the + and – buttons to change the hour. 4 In the Time section, select the Minutes box. The selection appears with a highlighted border. 5 Use the + and – buttons to change the minutes.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 Years box). The selection appears with a highlighted border. 3 Use the + and – buttons to set the correct months, days and years. Adjusting the Brightness You can set the brightness of the touch screen in 16 intervals. 1 Select the General tab in the System Settings.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 19 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Adjusting the Power On Settings 1 You 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 & Touch & Tilt to power on the iPronto when the Power Button is pressed, when the screen is tapped or when the iPronto is tilted.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 20 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Setting up Your 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. You can find more information about home networks in the iPronto Online Help at http://www.pronto.philips.com/products/ipronto/help/.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 (WAP) sends out RF (radio frequency) signals to the iPronto’s Wireless LAN Adapter. The iPronto must use the same wireless settings as the WAP.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 22 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Follow these steps to set your wireless settings. 1 Press and hold the scroll wheel for 5 seconds to display the System Settings. 2 Select the Wireless tab in the System Settings. 3 To change the default name of the Service Set Identifier (SSID), enter the new name in the Service Set Identifier text box. The SSID is a name that identifies your wireless network.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 You can find information about your network settings on your PC or you can obtain information from your Internet Service Provider. You can set the network settings as follows: 1 Press and hold the scroll wheel for 5 seconds to display the System Settings.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 24 Getting the iPronto Up and Running 3 To 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. You can use a maximum of 64 characters. You can find more information about the NetX in Using the iPronto Remote Control with the NetX on page 43.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 person who configures your home network. 1 In the Network Configuration section, select Fixed IP.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 Touch Screen You can operate the iPronto touch screen in two ways. One way is to use the plastic-tipped stylus, specially designed for use on a touch screen.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 19. You can also use the Power button to switch the iPronto off at any time.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 as time, date, network, and so on.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 30 Using the iPronto Navigating the iPronto Layouts and Touchstrip The iPronto has 8 predefined ways of organizing the screen, called “layouts”. You can switch between these layouts with the touchstrip.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 32 Using the iPronto Accessing the Application Flipside 1 To access the Application Flipside, tap and hold the View Control button in the lower right corner of the application page for 5 seconds. The application turns to its flipside. 2 To return to the normal view, tap the View Control button in the lower left corner of the screen. The Keyboard The iPronto is provided with an on-screen keyboard.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 33 Using the iPronto On-screen Keyboard 2 To enter text, tap the buttons with characters, numbers, punctuation and the space bar. 3 To enter one character in upper case, tap the Shift button. The character you enter right after tapping Shift will appear in upper case. 4 To enter multiple characters in upper case, tap the Caps button. All the characters you enter after tapping Caps will appear in upper case, until you tap the Caps button again.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 34 Using the iPronto 6 To 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. 7 To position the cursor, tap the place in the keyboard’s text box where you want to position the cursor. -orUse the keyboard’s arrow keys to move up, down, left or right. 8 Tap Done. The keyboard closes and the text appears in the text box. -orTap Cancel.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 35 The Remote Control In this chapter you can find general information about the iPronto Remote Control application. You can find detailed and frequently updated information in the iPronto Online Help at http://www.pronto.philips.com/products/ipronto/help. The iPronto Remote Control (RC) is a universal RC. This means that it can be used for virtually any audio and video device, such as a TV, VCR, DVD, CD and so on.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 remote controls. Each device consists of one or more pages with buttons on them.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 numerous IR codes for all kinds of devices. The iPronto RC is set up by default to operate Philips and Philips compatible devices.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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. Make sure you point the existing remote control to the iPronto’s learning eye.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 40 The Remote Control 5 Tap the Learn tool. The label Learn appears on the iPronto icon. The Device and Page tabs are disabled. A message appears. 6 Tap the Go button in the message. 7 For learning a soft button, select the soft button you want to learn. The button is highlighted. -orFor learning a hard button, press the hard button you want to learn on the iPronto. A message appears. 8 Press and hold the button on the existing remote control.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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. You can do this with iProntoEdit. iProntoEdit is the visual editor for creating and configuring iCFs on your computer. You can download the latest version of iProntoEdit and the accompanying manual from the Downloads section at http://www.pronto.philips.com/.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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. You can upload the iCF from your iPronto to the PC and download the iCF from the PC to your iPronto via your home network. Uploading and Downloading Note To upload and download an iCF, the iPronto and your PC have to be connected to the same network.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 NetX receives signals sent out by iPronto via your WiFi 802.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 44 The Browser In this chapter you can find general information about the iPronto Browser application. You can find detailed and frequently updated information in the iPronto Online Help at http://www.pronto.philips.com/products/ipronto/help. You use the iPronto browser to access the Internet.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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. 2 Tap and hold the View Control button for 5 seconds to display the Application Settings. The flipside of the browser appears.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 46 The Browser Entering a URL The URL that you are visiting is displayed in the bar at the top of the browser. You can enter a URL with the iPronto’s on-screen keyboard. 1 Tap 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 text box. iPronto User Guide 3 Tap the Done button to close the keyboard. See The Keyboard on page 33 for more information.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 47 The Electronic Program Guide In this chapter you can find general information about the iPronto Electronic Program Guide application. You can find detailed and frequently updated information in the iPronto Online Help at http://www.pronto.philips.com/products/ipronto/help. One of the iPronto’s key applications is the Electronic Program Guide. An Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is the electronic equivalent of a printed television program guide.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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. You 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 button, the EPG data will automatically display the programs currently playing of the genre(s) you have selected.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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. You have to set the Watch Device selection mechanism in the EPG settings. The Watch Device selection mechanism determines how the TV switches channels. A TV can use, for example, a 10+ button, or an Enter button to switch channels.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 receive an activation key, which you enter in the EPG settings on your iPronto.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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. 7 Tap or click the Next button. The ‘Create a Subscription - License Agreement’ page appears.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 52 The Electronic Program Guide 3 In the Zip/Postal Code text box, enter your zip code. 4 Tap 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. 6 Tap or click the Next button. The Personalization Wizard – Step 3 page appears. 7 Select your provider. 8 Tap or click the Next button.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 53 The Electronic Program Guide 3 Select your TV signal source. You can select ‘Cable’, ‘Satellite’ or ‘Antenna’. 4 Tap or click the Next button. The Personalization Wizard – step 2 page appears. 5 In the Name text field, enter a name for your lineup. 6 Tap or click the + symbol in front of the language to expand the stations list. The list of available stations in the selected language expands.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 54 The Electronic Program Guide Activating 1 Open the EPG application in layout 2 on your iPronto. The EPG appears. 2 Tap and hold the View 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 activation key with the on-screen keyboard. 5 Tap the Activate button. The first EPG download starts.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 from the Internet immediately (at http://www.pronto.philips.com in the Downloads section).
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 56 Troubleshooting In this chapter you can find some useful instructions to solve problems that you may encounter while using your iPronto. You can find more elaborate and frequently updated information in the Frequently Asked Questions section at http://www.pronto.philips.com.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 57 Troubleshooting 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 page 10. 3 If steps 1 and 2 have no result, use the Reset button.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 58 Troubleshooting 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. You 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 you do not activate within this period of time, you will have to get a new activation key from the EPG online subscription pages.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 59 Troubleshooting 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 tab of the System Settings. See Getting the iPronto Up and Running on page 14.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 60 Specifications Display Color TFT VGA screen with 65536 colors Resolution: 640x480 pixels Wireless Network IEEE 802.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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-database information: Redesigned by UEI Technology Licensed under U.S.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 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 date, 18 date format, 17 device, 36 Device Overview, 36 Device tab, 36 download, 42 E Electronic Program Guide.
iPronto 1.6 IFU En .qxd 22-04-2004 17:23 Pagina 63 Index iPronto User Guide 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.
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