Philips Consumer Lifestyle I-PRONTO Infotainment Remote Control w/Internet Browser User Manual

Philips Consumer Lifestyle Infotainment Remote Control w/Internet Browser Users Manual

Users Manual

1FCC Compliancy 2What Does the iPronto Box Contain? 3About the iPronto Documentation 4About the iPronto 5Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter 8Installing and Recharging the Battery 10Installing 10Recharging 13Getting the iPronto Up and Running 14Setting up Your iPronto 15Setting up Your Network 20Using the iPronto 27The Touch Screen 27The Status Display 27The iPronto’s External Controls 28The Ports 29Navigating the iPronto 30The Keyboard 33The Remote Control 35How Does the iPronto RC Work? 36Learning IR Codes 38Using iProntoEdit 41The Browser 43Setting the Home Page 44Entering a URL 45The Electronic Program Guide 46Registration 49Troubleshooting 54Index 58Table of ContentsiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 1
iPronto User Guide2FCC CompliancyThis equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 ofthe FCC rule. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in residentialinstallations. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interferenceto radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouragedto try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:■Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.■Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.■Connect the equipment into an outlet on a different circuit from the receiver.■Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 2
3What Does the iPronto Box Contain?The iPronto box contains the following items:WarrantyBatteryiPronto iPronto User GuideWireless LAN AdapterAC power adapterwith cableiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 3
iPronto User Guide4The iPronto documentation consists of two parts:■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 onhttp://www.pronto.philips.com/products/ipronto/help/About the iPronto DocumentationiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 4
5About the iProntoWirelessly connected to the Internet, the iPronto is a must-have for your home entertainment experience. With itsdashboard 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 thedashboard.With iPronto’s universal remote control you can operate almost all your devices, as long as they understand IR (infrared) signals. And because of its intuitive interface, iPronto is easy to use for everybody.But iPronto is not only a remote control: it also has an Electronic Program Guide. Without any effort you alwayshave an up-to-date and customizable Program Guide for your favorite channels. What makes this Electronic ProgramGuide so unique is its direct interaction with the iPronto’s remote control. No more wading through pages of programguides. Get the information you want fast and start watching your programs immediately by tapping one single button. You arewatching TV and would like to see sports shows? Using the EPG, you only need one button press to surf through thechannels that are broadcasting sports at this particular moment.The iPronto is also provided with easy Internet browsing functionality. With the browser application it is nowpossible to connect to the Internet while you sit back and relax in front of your TV.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 5
iPronto User Guide6About the iProntoThe iPronto consists of several parts:microphonestyluspower buttonspeakerscroll wheelspeakerRC buttonsstatus displayiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 6
7About the iProntoThis User Guide is meant to help you set up and start using your iPronto. For detailed information on using the variousiPronto applications please refer to the iPronto Online Help. If you follow the flow of the chapters in this guide, you willhave your iPronto up and running in no time. You find information about:■Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter on page 8;■Installing and Recharging the Battery on page 10;■Getting the iPronto Up and Running on page 14;■Using the iPronto on page 27;■Using the iPronto’s basic applications: The Remote Control on page 35, The Browser on page 43 and The Electronic Program Guide on page 46;■Troubleshooting on page 54.IR learning eyeand sending eyecover of thewireless LANadapterreset button cover of the battery packstandiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 7
iPronto User Guide8Installing the Wireless LAN AdapterIn 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. TheiPronto’s Wireless LAN Adapter (also called PCMCIA card) receives these RF signals and sends RF signals back to theWAP.The first thing you do when you take your iPronto out of the box, is installing this Wireless LAN Adapter. In thefollowing illustrations you see how the installation works:1 Open the Wireless LAN Adapter cover by pushing in the grips and sliding off the cover in the directionindicated below (figure 1).2 Insert the Wireless LAN Adapter in the socket, as indicated below (figure 2).Figure 1 Figure 2iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 8
9Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter3 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 WirelessLAN Adapter is installed, there is no need to remove it. It can permanently be left inside the iPronto.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 9
iPronto User Guide10Installing and Recharging the BatteryInstallingAfter installing the Wireless LAN Adapter, you install the battery. The battery is precharged, but it is advisable tocharge 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).Figure 1 Figure 2iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 10
11Installing and Recharging the Battery3 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).Figure 3 Figure 4iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 11
iPronto User Guide12Installing and Recharging the Battery5 Push the left side of the battery down into its place.6 Close the battery cover.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 12
13Installing and Recharging the BatteryRechargingThe iPronto is provided with a power adapter to recharge the battery. When the battery is low, it takes about two hoursto recharge. After three hours, recharging is automatically stopped. On first usage, it is advisable to recharge thebattery 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. It is advised to recharge before thebattery is empty, otherwise you might lose some of your settings. In normal use, recharge every 2 days. When you usethe iPronto very frequently, recharge every day. In this illustration you see how to plug in the power adapter:The first time you put the battery in the iPronto, the iProntowill start up automatically and guide you to the SystemSettings. This may take 1 to 2 minutes. Continue with thenext chapter, Getting the iPronto Up and Running, to adjustthe settings.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 13
iPronto User Guide14Getting the iPronto Up and RunningThis chapter is divided in two parts. In the first part, Setting up your iPronto, you read how to define the generalsettings. In the second part, Setting up your Network, you read how to set up your wireless network and internetconnection.The first time you activate your iPronto, it will lead you through some initial screens and messages. After thesemessages the System Settings will automatically appear on the screen. The settings are divided into four tabs:System SettingsiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 14
15Getting the iPronto Up and Running■General: On this tab you adjust general settings and you can check your battery status and network signalstrength. 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 beconnected to your network and to the Internet. See Wireless Network Settings on page 21.■Network: On this tab you set your Internet connection settings. See Internet Settings on page 23.■About: On this tab you read information about licence terms and agreements. A button for downloading newsoftware from the Internet is also located on this tab. If you tap the button, the iPronto will check if updates of yoursoftware are available. When there are updates available, you can download them from the Internet immediately.Note While adjusting the System Settings, it is useful to operate the touch screen with the stylus. See The Touch Screen on page 27 for more information.Setting up Your iProntoAfter installing the Wireless LAN Adapter and the battery, you need to calibrate your touch screen and define thesettings on your iPronto, such as time and date, brightness, time out and so on. These settings are necessary to makeyour iPronto function properly.The first time you activate your iPronto, the System Settings will automatically appear on the screen. To access theSystem Settings later, follow this procedure:1 Press and hold the scroll wheel for 5 seconds.The page turns to its flipside.2 To exit the System Settings, press and hold the scroll wheel for 5 seconds.The page turns to its normal view.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 15
iPronto User Guide16Getting the iPronto Up and RunningCalibrating the Touch ScreenOn first use, you need to calibrate the touch screen of your iPronto. By calibrating, you improve the accuracy of thetouch 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.Adjusting the Time1 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.6 In the Time section, select the AM/PM box.The selection appears with a highlighted border.7 Use the +and –buttons to change AM or PM.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 16
17Getting the iPronto Up and RunningAdjusting the Date1 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.The selection appears with a highlighted border.7 Use the +and –buttons to change the year.Adjusting the TimezoneYou need to set the timezone to enable your Electronic Program Guide to display the correct data at the right time.1 Select the General tab in the System Settings.2 Select the Timezone dropdown list.A list of all timezones appears.3 Select your timezone from the dropdown list.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 17
iPronto User Guide18Getting the iPronto Up and RunningAdjusting the BrightnessYou 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 OutTime Out when iPronto is running on the battery1 Select the General tab in the System Settings.2 In the LCD power off when running on batteries section, use the +and –buttons to set the LCD time out.You can choose a time out between 30 seconds and 15 minutes.Time Out when iPronto is plugged into the power adapter1 Select the General tab in the System Settings.2 In the LCD power off when plugged in section, use the +and –buttons to set the LCD time out.You can choose a time out between 30 seconds and 15 minutes, or you can choose to always leave the display on.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 18
19Getting the iPronto Up and RunningAdjusting the Wake up ConditionsYou 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 istapped or when the iPronto is tilted.■Power Button & Touch to wake up the iPronto when the Power Button is pressed or when the screen istapped.■Power Button to wake up the iPronto only when the Power Button is pressed.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 19
iPronto User Guide20Getting the iPronto Up and RunningSetting up Your NetworkAfter adjusting the settings in the General tab, you have to set your wireless network settings and Internet settings inthe Wireless and Network tabs. These settings depend on the kind of configuration you have in your home. You canfind an overview of different kinds of configurations in the iPronto Online Help athttp://www.pronto.philips.com/products/ipronto/help/.In the illustration below you see an example of a configuration.Example of a ConfigurationiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 20
21Getting the iPronto Up and RunningWireless Network SettingsAfter setting the general settings, you need to set the wireless network settings. This is needed so your iPronto canconnect 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 samewireless settings as the WAP.How to set up your WAP on the iPronto, depends on the configuration you have in your home:■Your iPronto is connected to a network with a PC: You can read and modify information about your WAP settingson your PC.■Your iPronto is connected to a network without a PC: You can read information about the WAP settings in yourWAP manual.Wireless tab of the System SettingsiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 21
iPronto User Guide22Getting the iPronto Up and RunningFollow 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 SetIdentifier text box.To obtain information on this, consult your WAP manual or the WAP configuration on your PC.4 If encryption is enabled in your wireless network, select the correct encryption in the Wireless NetworkEncryption section:■none;■64 bit;■128 bit.To obtain information on this, consult your WAP manual or the WAP configuration on your PC.5 If encryption is enabled in your wireless network, enter your Encryption pass phrase in the Encryptionpass phrase text box.The Encryption key text box is automatically filled in.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 22
23Getting the iPronto Up and RunningInternet SettingsNetwork tab of the System SettingsThe 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 settingsinformation from your Internet Service Provider.You can set the Internet settings as follows:1 Press and hold the scroll wheel for 5 seconds to display the System Settings.2 Select the Network tab in the System Settings.3 To change the default name of the iPronto, enter the name in the iPronto host name text box.The host name will be visible when you are using iProntoEdit. Make the iPronto host name as meaningful aspossible. You can use a maximum of 64 characters.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 23
iPronto User Guide24Getting the iPronto Up and RunningAfter entering the iPronto host name, you determine the type of IP address you use. An IP address is a number thatidentifies 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 neverchanges.If you use DHCP1 In the Network Configuration section, select Use DHCP.The IP address, Subnet mask, Default gateway, Local domain name, DNS1 and DNS2 text boxes are automaticallyfilled in. You can manually modify the DNS1 and DNS2 text boxes.Selecting DHCPIf you wish to use a fixed IP addressNote When you have a fixed IP address, you can find the information you need to adjust the Internet settings (IP address, Subnetmask, Default gateway, Local domain name and DNS) in your home network configuration.1 In the Network Configuration section, select Fixed IP.Selecting Fixed IPiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 24
25Getting the iPronto Up and Running2 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.ProxyWhen, in addition, you use a proxy server in your home network or at the Internet Service Provider, you have to adjustthe Proxy settings.1 Select the Use HTTP Proxy checkbox.The Proxy Address and Proxy Port text boxes and the Use Password Authentication section are activated.2 In the Proxy Address text box, enter the IP address of the Proxy server.3 In the Proxy Port text box, enter the Proxy port.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.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 25
iPronto User Guide26Getting the iPronto Up and RunningTesting the Network ConnectionAfter setting the network settings, you can test whether the iPronto is able to communicate with your network and withthe Internet:1 Press layout button 8 (at the bottom, with label i) 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.After setting the wireless network settings and Internet settings, the iPronto is ready for use. In the next chapter, Using the iPronto, you learn the basics: using the touch screen, what the buttons are for, how you navigate on theiPronto and so on.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 26
27Using the iProntoOnce you have adjusted the general settings and network settings, you can start using the iPronto. In this chapter youread how to operate the touch screen, what the hard buttons are for and how you can use the iPronto’s applicationsand functions.The Touch ScreenThe iPronto has a touch screen. You can operate the touch screen in two ways. One way is to use the plastic-tippedstylus. It is specially designed for use on a touch screen. The stylus is very useful if you want to tap a small area on thetouch screen, because it is very precise. Warning Never use an actual pen, pencil or other sharp object. These objects can damage the touch screen.You can also operate the touch screen with your fingers. Fingers are less precise than the stylus, but you may find itmore comfortable to use your fingers on the touch screen.The Status DisplayBelow the touch screen, the iPronto has a small screen. This secondscreen is always on, even when the iPronto has been switched off.It displays the time and battery status.The status display also displays an RF icon and an IR icon.Whenever the iPronto is communicating over your home network,the RF icon is on. The IR icon gives you feedback when you areusing the iPronto’s remote control: every time you tap a button onthe touch screen or press a hard button that sends an IR code toyour device, the IR icon flashes.IR iconbatterystatusRF icon clockiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 27
iPronto User Guide28Using the iProntoThe iPronto’s External ControlsThe Power ButtonThe 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 upConditions on page 19.You can also use the Power button to switch the iPronto off at any time.The RC buttonsThe iPronto has five buttons on the front panel. They always operate the iPronto’s remote control (RC): When you areworking with the iPronto’s Electronic Program Guide or browser, these buttons will still have RC functions. By default,the RC buttons have the following functions:You can change these default functions withthe iPronto’s “learning” tool. This means thatthe iPronto will learn an IR (infrared) codefrom the conventional RC of your device, forinstance your TV. See Learning IR on page 38.volume upand volumedownmutechannel upand channeldowniPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 28
29Using the iProntoThe Scroll WheelThe iPronto’s scroll wheel is located on the left side of the touch screen. By scrolling the wheel you can adjust thevolume 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 astime, date, network, and so on.The PortsUSBheadphonepower adapterconnectorMMC/SD portiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 29
iPronto User Guide30Using the iProntoNavigating the iProntoViews, Layouts and TouchstripThe 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).Figure 1: XL View Figure 2: 4 M ViewsiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 30
31Using the iProntoYou can toggle between XL and M views by tapping the View Control button.View Control ButtonThe iPronto’s principle of multiple views creates various ways of organizing the screen. The iPronto has 8 predefinedways 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. You can switch betweenthese layouts with the touchstrip.TouchstripiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 31
iPronto User Guide32Using the iProntoWhen 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. On this site you can find all kinds of usefulinformation concerning the iPronto:■You can learn about new software for your iPronto;■You can register for the iPronto EPG application and modify your lineup;■You can find iPronto Online Help;■You can read the latest news;■…Flipside and SettingsOn the iPronto, every application has a flipside. On this flipside you can read application information and modifysettings.The System Settings are general and applicable to every application and every view. Application Settings are specificfor one application in one layout. For example: the Home Page of a Browser which can differ in different layouts.For more information on System Settings, go to Getting the iPronto Up and Running on page 14.Accessing the Application Flipside1 To access the Application Flipside, tap and hold the View Control button in the lower right corner of theapplication 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 XL view.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 32
33Using the iProntoThe KeyboardThe iPronto is provided with an on-screen keyboard. You need this keyboard to enter text in text boxes, for example toenter a URL.When you tap a text box, the on-screen keyboard automatically appears. A greyed out text box indicates that there isno on-screen keyboard available.The on-screen keyboard has its own text box, which displays the same text as the application’s text box. Depending onthe text box that you tap, the keyboard’s text box consists of either 1 or 3 lines. When a one-line text box appears, youcan only enter one line of text. When a three-line text box appears, you can enter multiple lines of text. If your textconsists of more than three lines, a scroll bar appears.Working with the Keyboard1 Tap the text box in which you want to enter text.The on-screen keyboard appears.On-screen KeyboardiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 33
iPronto User Guide34Using the iPronto2 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 buttonagain.5 To enter a symbol, tap the Special button.The symbols appear on the buttons and you can tap the symbol you need. After tapping a symbol, the normalcharacters reappear on the buttons.6 To position the cursor in the keyboard’s text box, tap the place where you want to position the cursor.-or-Use the keyboard’s arrow keys to move up, down, left or right.7 Tap Done.The keyboard closes and the text appears in the text box.-or-Tap Cancel.The keyboard closes and the text does not appear in the text box.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 34
35The Remote ControlThe iPronto remote control (RC) is a universal RC. This means that it can be used for virtually any audio and videodevice, such as a TV, VCR, DVD, CD and so on. As long as your device understands IR codes, the iPronto RC can controlit. 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. See Views, Layouts and Touchstrip on page 30 for more information.iPronto remote controliPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 35
iPronto User Guide36The Remote ControlHow Does the iPronto RC Work?The core element of the iPronto RC is its “configuration file”. This iPronto Configuration File or ICF determines what theinterface 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 deviceconsists of one or more pages with buttons on them.You can access the devices from the Device tab or from the Device Overview. When you tap a device in the Device tabor in the Device Overview, you immediately jump to the first page of that device.Device tabiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 36
37The Remote ControlThe pages of a device can be accessed via the Page tab. When you tap the Page in the Page tab, you immediatelyjump to that page.Page tabThe devices and pages of the iPronto RC have an M view and an XL view. In both views you can tap buttons tomanipulate your equipment. To learn IR codes for buttons, however, you need to set the page in XL view. SeeLearning IR Codes on page 38 for more information on “learning”.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 37
iPronto User Guide38The Remote ControlLearning IR CodesThe 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 allkinds of devices.The iPronto RC is set up by default to operate Philips and compatibledevices. If you have other brands, the iPronto has to “learn” thespecific IR codes for your device from the conventional RC thataccompanies the device. This means that you press the button on theconventional RC and point it at the iPronto’s learning eye: distance: 4-8 inchesiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 38
39The Remote ControlThe iPronto RC will learn the IR code from the conventional RC. You can learn all soft buttons and hard buttons on theiPronto.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 To learn a button, open the page that contains the button you want to learn.Make sure the page is in XL view.2 Tap the Tools tab on the left side of the XL view.The tab opens with the options Use and Learn.Tools tabiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 39
iPronto User Guide40The Remote Control3 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.-or-For 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.If learning succeeds, the iPronto RC beeps and OK appears on the screen.If learning does not succeed, the iPronto beeps and Failed appears on the screen.Note When learning fails, try the following:■Make sure you aim the IR sender of the conventional remote control to the iPronto’s learning eye;■Make sure the distance between the iPronto and the conventional remote control is between 4 and 8 inches (10 and 20 centimeters);■Make sure the batteries of the iPronto or of the conventional RC are not low;■Avoid learning under bright fluorescent light or direct sunlight: it might affect the IR signals.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 40
41The Remote ControlUsing iProntoEditWhen you buy an iPronto, it is supplied with a default ICF. However, you can also personalize the functions and thelook of the iPronto. You can do this with iProntoEdit. iProntoEdit is the visual editor for creating and configuring ICFson your computer. You can download the latest version of iProntoEdit and the accompanying manual from the Prontosite at http://www.pronto.philips.com/products/ipronto.With iProntoEdit, you can fully define the iPronto user interface, for example:■You can perform basic actions, such as:■Deleting and adding devices;■Deleting and adding pages;■Deleting and adding buttons or panels;■Previewing the ICF with the iPronto Emulator.■You can easily position elements on a page with simple tools, such as:■Setting a Grid and Border;■Centering elements;■Setting the Z-order of elements.■You can design pages with buttons and bitmaps, for example:■Adding bitmaps to a button for its pressed and released state;■Importing an entire gallery with your own buttons or bitmaps;■Changing the color of elements;■You can configure elements, such as:■Labeling buttons, pages and devices.■Adding a complete action list (also called “macros”) to a button, with an IR command, links, delays, beeps andjumps.■Adding IR codes from iProntoEdit’s universal database.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 41
iPronto User Guide42The Remote ControlTo 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 homenetwork.Uploading and DownloadingNote To upload and download an ICF, iPronto and your PC have to be connected to the same network.Uploading or downloading is easy: open iProntoEdit on your PC and click the Upload button to upload the ICF intoiProntoEdit, or click the Download button to download the ICF to the iPronto.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 42
43The BrowserYou use the iPronto browser to access the Internet. The iPronto browser functions the same way as a regular PCbrowser: it has Back, Forward, Home, Reload and Stop buttons, you can enter URLs, see the downloading progress andscroll with the scroll bar.iPronto BrowserYou can view the iPronto browser in M view and in XL view. In both views you can navigate the Internet and view webpages. However, you can only enter URLs in iPronto’s XL view.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 43
iPronto User Guide44The BrowserSetting the Home PageIn the Browser Settings, you can set the Home Page for every individual browser in every layout. When you press theHome 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.Browser flipside3 In the Home Page URL text box, enter the URL of the Home Page with the on-screen keyboard.See The Keyboard on page 33 for more information.-or-To set the currently active web page as Home Page, tap the Set Current button.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 44
45The BrowserEntering a URLThe 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.See The Keyboard on page 33 for more information.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 45
iPronto User Guide46The Electronic Program GuideOne of the iPronto’s key applications is the Electronic Program Guide. An Electronic Program Guide (EPG) is theelectronic equivalent of a printed television program guide. But the iPronto’s EPG is not a regular EPG: It is uniquebecause of its direct interaction with the iPronto’s remote control. While browsing through the Electronic ProgramGuide, you can immediately switch your TV to the channel.Note Before you can use the iPronto EPG, you have to register online. See Registration on page 49 for more information.detailed informationprogram overviewfilter settingsiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 46
47The 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 youcan set the exact time with the +and –buttons. If you tap the button, the EPG data will automatically display the programs currently playing of thegenre(s) you have selected.■In the program overview the list of programs that meet your selection criteria, which you defined in the upperpart of the screen, appears.■The detailed information for the selected program is displayed in the left part of the screen: subject, actors, startand end time, and so on.For example, tap the Movies button and select Wednesday Evening, 8:00 PM in the filter settings. A list of movies thatare playing at that time on Wednesday will appear in the program overview. When you select one of the movies in thelist, a detailed description will appear in the left part of the EPG.The EPG has two power features:The Watch FeatureWhen you select a program in the program overview, you can immediately surf to this program with the button.This Watch button only appears when you select a program that is currently playing on TV.The SmartSurferWhen you are displaying a list of programs that are currently playing in the program overview, the buttonsappear. With these SmartSurf buttons you can easily surf through the programs in the list. For example: if you want towatch sports but not soaps or home shopping, then tap “sports” and flip through only what you want to see: football,soccer, baseball, tennis, car racing. With the SmartSurf buttons your TV will simply surf through the sports shows thatare on TV and it will skip channels that do not broadcast sports shows, even during commercial breaks.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 47
iPronto User Guide48The Electronic Program GuideNote The Watch Feature and SmartSurf only function if you apply correct settings in EPG and in RC. You have to set the channelselection 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.2 Select your type of channel mechanism.3 Check whether the Watch Device is functioning correctly on the iPronto RC. The iPronto EPG reusesthe RC’s IR codes. If the Watch Device in the ICF of the RC does not function properly, you should“learn” the correct IR code for the relevant button. See Learning IR Codes on page 38.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 48
49The Electronic Program GuideRegistrationBefore 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, theiPronto EPG is ready for use.Registering1 Use an iPronto browser or your PC browser to navigate to the EPG welcome page athttp://www.pronto.philips.com/products/ipronto/epg/.The EPG welcome page appears.EPG Welcome PageiPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 49
iPronto User Guide50The Electronic Program Guide2 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. Write down your username and password here for further reference:Username: ....................................................................Password: .....................................................................6 In the Confirm password text box, reenter the password.7 In the Email address text box, enter your email address (optional).The email address will be used in case you forget your password.Note Only if you enter an email address will you be able to recover your password. In the Forgot your password? section of the EPG welcome page, you can read how to recover your password.If you do not enter an email address, you will have to register again when you forget your password.8 To have your browser remember the username, select the Remember me checkbox.9 Click the Subscribe button.The Congratulations page appears.After the registration, you can personalize the information that will be sent to you.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 50
51The Electronic Program GuidePersonalizing1 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.8 Tap the Next button.The Personalization Wizard – step 4 page appears.9 Deselect the TV stations that you do not receive, or that you do not find interesting.You can obtain information from your cable provider.10 Tap the Finish button.The My Personal EPG lineups page appears.11 In the Activate subscription section, tap the Get activation code button.The Waiting for Activation page appears.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 51
iPronto User Guide52The Electronic Program GuideEPG Waiting for Activation Page12 In the Your activation code is box, your Activation Code appears.Write down your activation code here:.................. ................... ...............After the registration you enter the activation code in the EPG settings on your iPronto:iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 52
53The Electronic Program GuideActivating1 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. After the initial download, the EPG will be fully functional and new data will be downloaded automatically every day.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 53
iPronto User Guide54TroubleshootingThe soft buttons on my touch screen do not respond properlyIt might happen that the buttons on your touch screen do not respond properly, for example when you have to tap to theleft of the button instead of on the button. In this case, you should recalibrate the touch screen. Calibrating enables theiPronto to place the icons on the touch screen in line with their functions. See Calibrating the Touch Screen on page 16.My iPronto switches off automaticallyThe iPronto has a power off time out function to save power. You can change the power off time out in the SystemSettings. See Adjusting the Power off Time Out on page 18.Devices do not respond to the commands I send■Make sure to point the iPronto’s sending eye towards the device.■Make sure there is no obstruction between the iPronto and the device.■Check the battery status in the status display or in the General tab of the System Settings.■Check if your device understands Philips IR codes. You can find this information in your device’s manual. If yourdevice does not understand Philips IR codes, you can learn the IR code from the conventional remote control. See Learning IR Codes on page 38.My iPronto does not respondWhen your iPronto does not respond, try the following:1 The iPronto may be sleeping. Press the Power button to wake it up.2 The battery may be low. Check the battery status on the status display. Recharge the battery ifnecessary. See Installing and Recharging the Battery on page 10.3 If steps 1 and 2 have no result, use the Reset button. The Reset button is located at the back of theiPronto, as indicated in the illustration:iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 54
55TroubleshootingPress 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. You should enter this activation codein the EPG settings within a certain amount of days after registering on line. See Flipside and Settings on page 32.If you do not activate within this period of time, you will have to get a new activation code from the registrationsite.■When your EPG does not work, something might be wrong with your time, date or timezone settings. See Setting up Your iPronto on page 15.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 55
iPronto User Guide56TroubleshootingThe 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 soon. In the EPG settings, you determine the way that your TV changes channels.See The SmartSurfer on page 47.■The Watch Feature and SmartSurf buttons will only function if the channel selection mechanism on your iPronto RCfunctions properly. Test whether the channel selection mechanism functions correctly in the Watch Device of theICF of the RC. If necessary, “learn” the IR code for the button (10+, Enter,...).See Learning IR Codes on page 38.My browser does not work1 Check the network settings in the System Settings. See Getting the iPronto Up and Running on page 14. You can find more information about network settings in theInternet Settings on your PC. If you do not have a PC, you can obtain network information from your Internet ServiceProvider.2 Check the RF icon in the status display.If the RF icon is off, something is wrong with your wireless network.1 Check the settings on the Wireless tab.See Wireless Network Settings on page 21. If you have a PC, you can find more information about the wirelesssettings 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 General tab of the System Settings. See Getting the iPronto Up and Running on page 14.3 Check whether the Wireless Access Point functions correctly by testing it with another device inyour network, for example your PC.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 56
57Troubleshooting4 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 agreen led. If this led is not on, something is wrong with your Wireless LAN Adapter.See Installing the Wireless LAN Adapter on page 8.The iPronto browser does not display web pages the same way as the browser on my PCMost web pages are optimized for viewing with a Netscape or Internet Explorer browser. That is why pages may lookdifferent on the iPronto browser.The iPronto browser has some limitations compared to a regular browser. Please check the iPronto Online Help athttp://www.pronto.philips.com/products/ipronto/help/ for the latest troubleshooting.■The iPronto browser supports images of the .gif, .jpg and .png types.■The iPronto browser does not support popup windows.■MIME is not supported. This means that you cannot download graphics, audio and video files.■You cannot make a list of favorites or bookmarks.■Cookies are only remembered if there is enough memory available.■The iPronto browser uses a different type of JavaScript than a regular browser. There is a limit on the amount ofmemory that can be used for JavaScript. This means that large-size pages may not be downloaded.■The iPronto browser’s cache memory is limited to 1 MB.■Applets are not supported by the iPronto browser.iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 57
iPronto User Guide58IndexAAbout tab, 15activation code, 49, 52, 55adapterpower, 3, 10, 13Wireless LAN, 8applicationbrowser, 43EPG, 46remote control, 35Application Settings, 32Bbatteryinstall, 10recharge, 10, 13brightness, 18browser, 43, 56, 57Home Page, 44URL, 45button, 36, 38Ccalibration, 16, 54channel selection mechanism, 48,56configuration, 20Ddate, 17device, 36Device Overview, 36Device tab, 36download, 41, 42EElectronic Program Guide. SeeEPGEPG, 46activation, 53detailed program information,47filter settings, 47personalization, 51program overview, 47registration, 49SmartSurf, 47, 56Watch Feature, 47, 56FFCC compliancy, 2flipside, 32Ggeneral settingsbrightness, 18calibration, 16date, 17time, 16time out, 18timezone, 17wake up, 19Hhard button, 28, 39headphone, 29helpiPronto Online Help, 4iPronto User Guide, 4Home Page, 44host name, 23Iinfrared. See IRinstallingbattery, 10iProntoEdit, 41Wireless LAN Adapter, 8Internet, 43, 56, 57Internet Service Provider, 23iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 58
59IndexInternet settingsIP, 23Proxy, 25IP, 23DHCP, 24fixed, 24IP address. See IPiProntobox, 3parts, 6set up, 14using, 27iProntoEdit, 41IRcode, 38icon, 27learn, 38IR icon, 27IR learning eye, 7IR sending eye, 7ISP, 23Kkeyboard, 33Llayout, 30LCDbrightness, 18time out, 18learn, 38MM view, 30microphone, 6MMC/SD, 29Nnavigate, 43, 56, 57network settingsIP, 23proxy, 25Oon-screen keyboard. See keyboardPpage, 37Page tab, 37PC, 21, 23PCMCIA, 8pen. See styluspersonalize, 41, 51port, 29power adapter, 10, 13power button, 6, 28Proxy, 23RRC. See remote controlRC button, 28recharge, 13registration, 49remote control, 35iProntoEdit, 41learn IR, 38reset, 7, 54RF icon, 27RF signal, 8Sscroll wheel, 6, 29set upiPronto, 15network, 20settingsApplication Settings, 32System Settings, 14SmartSurf, 47, 56soft button, 39speaker, 6status display, 6, 27stylus, 6, 27surf, 43, 56, 57iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 59
iPronto User Guide60IndexSystem Settings, 14About, 15General, 15Network, 23Wireless, 21Ttime, 16time out, 54adapter, 18battery, 18timezone, 17toggle, 30Tools tab, 39touch screen, 27touchstrip, 30troubleshooting, 54Uuniversal, 35upload, 42URL, 44, 45USB, 29VView Control button, 31Wwake up, 19WAP, 8, 21Watch Feature, 47, 56Wireless Access Point, 8, 21Wireless LAN Adapter, 8, 57wireless settings, 21XXL view, 303104 205 3278.1iPronto.qxd 06-08-2002 08:45 Pagina 60

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