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iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 2 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 frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 4 About the iPronto Documentation The iPronto documentation consists of two parts: ■ ■ iPronto User Guide 4 This iPronto User Guide. This guide is meant to help you set up and start using the iPronto. The iPronto Online Help. The iPronto Online Help contains complete information on how to use the iPronto remote control and its extra features. You can find the iPronto Online Help on http://www.pronto.philips.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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 can add new applications to the dashboard.
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iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 9 Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter 3 Put the Wireless LAN Adapter in the correct position 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.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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 charge the battery for three hours 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.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 11 Installing and Recharging the Battery 3 Attach the battery connector to the provided socket (figure 3). 4 Put the right-hand side of the battery under the provided hook (figure 4).
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 13 Installing and Recharging the Battery Recharging The iPronto is provided with a power adapter to recharge the battery. When the battery is low, it takes about two hours to recharge. After three hours, recharging is automatically stopped. On first usage, it is advisable to recharge the battery for the full three hours. The iPronto can be used when it is recharging. In order to keep the battery in the best condition, it is best to recharge it frequently.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 14 Getting the iPronto Up and Running This chapter is divided in two parts. In the first part, Setting up your iPronto, you read how to define the general settings. In the second part, Setting up your Network, you read how to set up your wireless network and internet connection. The first time you activate your iPronto, it will lead you through some initial screens and messages. After these messages the System Settings will automatically appear on the screen.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 15 Getting the iPronto Up and Running ■ ■ ■ ■ General: On this tab you adjust general settings and you can check your battery status and network signal strength. See Setting up Your iPronto on page 15. Wireless: On this tab you set the wireless network settings. You need to set these settings so the iPronto can be connected to your network and to the Internet. See Wireless Network Settings on page 21. Network: On this tab you set your Internet connection settings.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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 beep.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 17 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Adjusting the Date 1 Select the General tab in the System Settings. 2 In the Date section, select the Days box. The selection appears with a highlighted border. 3 Use the + and – buttons to change the day. 4 In the Date section, select the Months box. The selection appears with a highlighted border. 5 Use the + and – buttons to change the month. 6 In the Date section, select the Years box.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 18 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Adjusting the Brightness You can set the brightness of the touch screen in 16 intervals. 1 Select the General tab in the System Settings. 2 In the LCD Brightness section, use the + and – buttons to set the brightness. Adjusting the Power off Time Out Time Out when iPronto is running on the battery 1 Select the General tab in the System Settings.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 19 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Adjusting the Wake up Conditions You can wake up a sleeping iPronto in several ways. 1 Select the General tab in the System Settings. 2 In the Wake up on section, select: ■ Power Button & Touch & Tilt to wake up the iPronto when the Power Button is pressed, when the screen is tapped or when the iPronto is tilted. ■ Power Button & Touch to wake up the iPronto when the Power Button is pressed or when the screen is tapped.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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 network settings and Internet settings in the Wireless and Network tabs. These settings depend on the kind of configuration you have in your home. You can find an overview of different kinds of configurations in the iPronto Online Help at http://www.pronto.philips.com/products/ipronto/help/.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 21 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Wireless Network Settings After setting the general settings, you need to set the wireless network 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.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 22 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Follow these steps to set your wireless network 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, enter the new name in the Service Set Identifier text box. To obtain information on this, consult your WAP manual or the WAP configuration on your PC.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 23 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Internet Settings Network tab of the System Settings The Internet settings determine how your iPronto will connect to the Internet. Note You can find information about your Internet settings on your PC. If you do not have a PC, you can obtain Internet settings information from your Internet Service Provider.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 24 Getting the iPronto Up and Running After entering the iPronto host name, you determine the type of IP address you use. An IP address is a number that identifies you on the Internet. You have two options: ■ ■ Use DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Your iPronto’s IP address will be assigned by the DHCP server. Use a fixed IP address. You have only one IP address that is always assigned to your iPronto and that never changes.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 25 Getting the iPronto Up and Running 2 In the IP address text box, enter the IP address you wish to use. 3 In the Subnet mask text box, enter your Subnet mask. 4 In the Default gateway text box, enter your Default gateway. 5 In the Local domain name text box, enter your Local domain name. 6 In the DNS1 and DNS2 text boxes, enter the DNS servers you wish to use.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 26 Getting the iPronto Up and Running Testing the Network Connection After setting the network settings, you can test whether the iPronto is able to communicate with your network and with the Internet: 1 Press layout button 8 (at the bottom) in the touchstrip. If all settings are correct, the home page of the iPronto site page appears. 2 If the iPronto site does not appear, recheck the settings in this chapter or go to Troubleshooting on page 54.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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 The iPronto has a touch screen. You can operate the touch screen in two ways. One way is to use the plastic-tipped stylus. It is specially designed for use on a touch screen.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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 iPronto on when it is sleeping. In the System Settings you can decide on other options for waking up the iPronto. See Adjusting the Wake up Conditions on page 19. You can also use the Power button to switch the iPronto off at any time. The RC buttons The iPronto has five buttons on the front panel.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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 can 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 can enter the System Settings to adjust settings such as time, date, network, and so on.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 30 Using the iPronto Navigating the iPronto Views, Layouts and Touchstrip The iPronto offers you the possibility to view an application page in XL view or in M view. The XL view is a full screen view (figure 1). The M view is 1/4 of a full screen view. The M view allows you to combine multiple applications in one page (figure 2).
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 31 Using the iPronto You can toggle between XL and M views by tapping the View Control button. View Control Button The iPronto’s principle of multiple views creates various ways of organizing the screen. The iPronto has 8 predefined ways of organizing the screen, called “layouts”. In a layout, the screen is composed of one or more applications. A layout has one XL view or four M views for different applications in various combinations.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 32 Using the iPronto When you tap one of the 8 buttons in the touchstrip, the corresponding layout appears: ■ ■ ■ ■ Layout 1 is a full screen remote control; Layout 2 is a full screen EPG; Layouts 3-7 are M views with combined applications; Layout 8 is a full screen browser that connects to the iPronto site.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 33 Using the iPronto The Keyboard The iPronto is provided with an on-screen keyboard. You need this keyboard to enter text in text boxes, for example to enter a URL. When you tap a text box, the on-screen keyboard automatically appears. A greyed out text box indicates that there is no on-screen keyboard available. The on-screen keyboard has its own text box, which displays the same text as the application’s text box.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 34 Using the iPronto 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 Capitals button. All the characters you enter after tapping Capitals will appear in upper case, until you tap the Capitals button again.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 35 The Remote Control 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. As long as your device understands IR codes, the iPronto RC can control it. This way, the iPronto RC replaces the individual RCs that accompany your devices. You access the iPronto RC via the touchstrip: Layout 1 is a RC in XL view.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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 conventional remote controls. Each device consists of one or more pages with buttons on them.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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 The devices and pages of the iPronto RC have an M view and an XL view. In both views you can tap buttons to manipulate your equipment. To learn IR codes for buttons, however, you need to set the page in XL view. See Learning IR Codes on page 38 for more information on “learning”.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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 compatible devices.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 39 The Remote Control The iPronto RC will learn the IR code from the conventional RC. You can learn all soft buttons and hard buttons on the iPronto. 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.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 40 The Remote Control 3 Tap the Learn tool. The label Learn appears on the iPronto icon. The Device and Page tabs are disabled. 4 For learning a soft button, select the soft button you want to learn in the XL view. The button is highlighted. -orFor learning a hard button, press the hard button you want to learn on the iPronto. 5 Press and hold the button on the conventional RC. The conventional RC sends out an IR code.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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 Pronto site at http://www.pronto.philips.com/products/ipronto.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 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 and download the ICF via your home network. Uploading and Downloading Note To upload and download an ICF, iPronto and your PC have to be connected to the same network.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 43 The Browser You use the iPronto browser to access the Internet. The iPronto browser functions the same way as a regular PC browser: it has Back, Forward, Home, Reload and Stop buttons, you can enter URLs, see the downloading progress and scroll with the scroll bar. iPronto Browser You can view the iPronto browser in M view and in XL view. In both views you can navigate the Internet and view web pages. However, you can only enter URLs in iPronto’s XL view.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 44 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 in XL view. You can toggle between M and XL views with the View Control button. 2 Tap and hold the View Control button for 5 seconds to display the Application Settings. The flipside of the browser appears.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 45 The Browser Entering a URL The URL that you are visiting is displayed in the bar at the top of the browser. To be able to enter a new URL in the bar, you need to view the web page in XL view. 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. 3 Tap the Done button to close the keyboard.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 46 The Electronic Program Guide 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. But the iPronto’s EPG is not a regular EPG: It is unique because of its direct interaction with the iPronto’s remote control. While browsing through the Electronic Program Guide, you can immediately switch your TV to the channel.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 47 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.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 48 The Electronic Program Guide Note The Watch Feature and SmartSurf only function if you apply correct settings in EPG and in RC. You have to set the channel selection mechanism in the EPG settings. The channel selection mechanism determines how the TV switches channels. A TV can use, for example, a 10+ button, or an Enter button to switch channels. 1 Tap and hold the View Control button to display the EPG settings. The EPG page turns to its flipside.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 49 The Electronic Program Guide Registration Before you can use the EPG, you have to register on line. After the registration you can personalize your lineup so only information on the channels that you find interesting appears in the EPG. After registering and personalizing, you receive an activation code, which you enter in the EPG settings. Once you have activated your registration, the iPronto EPG is ready for use.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 50 The Electronic Program Guide 2 In the New User section, tap Register here to subscribe to the Philips EPG Internet Service. The Legal Notice page appears. 3 Read the legal notice and tap the Accept button. The Identification page appears. 4 In the Username text box, enter a user name. You can make up your own user name. 5 In the Password text box, enter a password. You can make up your own password.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 51 The Electronic Program Guide Personalizing 1 Tap the Go to personalization page! button. The My personal EPG lineups page appears. 2 Tap the Add a lineup button. The Personalization Wizard – step 1 page appears. 3 In the Zip code text box, enter your zip code. 4 Tap the Next button. The Personalization Wizard – step 2 page appears. 5 Select your network type. 6 Tap the Next button. The Personalization Wizard – step 3 page appears. 7 Select your provider.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 52 The Electronic Program Guide EPG Waiting for Activation Page 12 In the Your activation code is box, your Activation Code appears. Write down your activation code here: .................. ................... ...............
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 53 The Electronic Program Guide Activating 1 Open the EPG application in layout 2 on your iPronto. The EPG appears in XL view. 2 Tap and hold the View Control button for 5 seconds to display the EPG settings. The flipside of the EPG appears. 3 In the Activation code text box, enter your activation code. 4 Tap the Activate button. The first EPG download starts. Note The first EPG data download may take about 30 minutes.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 54 Troubleshooting The soft buttons on my touch screen do not respond properly It might happen that the buttons on your touch screen do not respond properly, for example when you have to tap to the left of the button instead of on the button. In this case, you should recalibrate the touch screen. Calibrating enables the iPronto to place the icons on the touch screen in line with their functions. See Calibrating the Touch Screen on page 16.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 55 Troubleshooting Press the Reset button with a pointed object, such as an unfolded paperclip. The iPronto will reboot. Some settings may be lost, such as date and time settings. 4 If resetting does not help, contact your dealer. I have activated the EPG application on my iPronto, but it still does not work ■ When you register on line for the iPronto EPG, you obtain an activation code.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 56 Troubleshooting The Watch Feature and the SmartSurfer of my EPG application do not work ■ The Watch Feature and SmartSurf buttons only appear on your screen when “Now” information is displayed. ■ Because the Watch Feature and SmartSurfer automatically surf between channels on your TV, you have to “tell” them how to surf channels. There are several ways to surf, for example with a 10+ button, an Enter button, and so on.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 57 Troubleshooting 4 Check the settings of your Wireless Access Point. If you have a PC, you can find more information about the Wireless Access Point there. If you do not have a PC, you can find more information in the manual of your Wireless Access Point. 5 Check whether your Wireless LAN Adapter is installed correctly. The Wireless LAN Adapter has a green led. If this led is not on, something is wrong with your Wireless LAN Adapter.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 58 Index A About tab, 15 activation code, 49, 55 adapter power, 10 Wireless LAN, 8 application browser, 43 EPG, 46 remote control, 35 Application Settings, 32 B battery install, 10 recharge, 10 brightness, 18 browser, 43, 57 Home Page, 44 URL, 45 button, 36, 38 C calibration, 16, 54 channel selection mechanism, 48, 56 configuration, 20 iPronto User Guide 58 D date, 17 device, 36 Device Overview, 36 Device tab, 36 download, 41 E Electronic Program Guide.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 59 Index Internet settings IP, 23 Proxy, 23 IP, 15, 23 DHCP, 24 fixed, 24 IP address. See IP iPronto box, 3 parts, 5 set up, 14 using, 27 iProntoEdit, 41 IR code, 38 icon, 5 learn, 38 IR icon, 27 IR learning eye, 5 IR sending eye, 5 ISP, 23 K keyboard, 33 L layout, 30 LCD, 18 brightness, 18 time out, 18 learn, 38 M M view, 30 microphone, 5 MMC/SD, 29 N navigate, 43, 57 network settings IP, 23 proxy, 23 O on-screen keyboard.
iPronto.qxd 01-08-2002 08:44 Pagina 60 Index System Settings, 32 About, 15 General, 15 Network, 20 Wireless, 21 T time, 16 time out, 54 adapter, 18 battery, 18 timezone, 17 toggle, 30 Tools tab, 38 touch screen, 27 touchstrip, 30 troubleshooting, 54 W wake up, 19 WAP, 8, 21 Watch Feature, 56 Wireless Access Point, 8, 21 Wireless LAN Adapter, 8, 57 wireless settings, 21 X XL view, 30 V View Control button, 30 iPronto User Guide 60 3104 205 3278.