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Introduction: The Dell™ Premium Remote Control

Overview

Button Overview

LCD Software Service Application and Tray Icon

Closed Lid Operation

Overview

The Dell Premium Remote Control is a 2-in-1 (InfraRed + Radio Frequency) device that functions both as a Windows XP Media Center Edition remote control and as a standard IR (InfraRed) Television remote control.

1. RF (Radio Frequency) Control of your Windows XP Media Center Edition computer (no line of sight required).

NOTE: The RF transceiver has a range of 30 feet in typical environments and may exceed that range under certain conditions.

2. Integrated LCD screen for navigation and playback of your Windows Media Player and Windows XP Media Center Edition audio files.
3. Closed Lid Operation support for portable Windows XP Media Center Edition platforms.
4. In-air cursor control via patented "Motion by Gyration" embedded micro-gyroscope.
5. IR control of your Television via Universal IR database and IR Learning capability.

NOTE: The Universal IR database supports both the Direct Entry and Automatic Search Code methods for programming your remote control.

Button Overview

Dell Premium Remote Control Button Descriptions
Remote Control	Button Cluster	Function
	LCD Button and Display	Display and navigation of Windows Media Player/ Windows Media Center audio library.
	Power and Mode Selection (PC, TV), RF Status LED Backlight, TV Input, "CONNECT"	Powers on/off selected device (PC, TV). Selects operational mode (PC, TV, "LCD Button"). Backlighting toggle. TV Input selection (PC mode only). Connects the remote control to the computer. NOTE: The Power button does not shut down the computer. It places the system in the Standby power mode.
	Media Transport Control	Standard playback control: (STOP, RECORD, PAUSE, PLAY, REWIND, FAST FORWARD, SKIP BACKWARD, SKIP FORWARD).
	Menu Navigation	Standard navigational control buttons: (up, down, left, right, OK). BACK (Media Center and LCD Navigation) MORE (Media Center)
	"Motion by Gyration" Cursor Control	Control for in-air cursor. Outer buttons function as standard left and right mouse buttons.
	eHome AV Control	Standard AV Volume up/down, Channel up/down, Media Center eHome launch, and Mute.
	Media Center Shortcuts	Shortcuts buttons for Media Center: (Recorded-TV, Guide, Live TV, DVD Menu).
	Numeric Keypad	Standard 0-9 keys with alpha characters, space, *, #, CLEAR, and ENTER
	Teletext	Red, Green, Teletext on/off, Yellow, Blue NOTE: European version only.

LCD Software Service Application and Tray Icon

The LCD Software Service Application controls the LCD screen interface to allow for navigation and playback of your Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center audio files. The LCD Software Service Application has been designed to monitor the Windows Media Player audio database.

NOTE: The Dell Premium Remote Control and LCD screen interface are intended to operate/interact with Windows Media Player and Windows XP Media Center Edition music libraries only. While other applications may operate correctly by using the Dell Premium Remote Control, they are not officially supported and have not been tested either by Gyration Inc or Dell Inc. Any other application interoperability other than the ones listed above is coincidental and not directly intended by either Gyration Inc. or Dell Inc.

The Dell Premium Remote Control has an associated tray icon in the Windows Taskbar (Notification area). The tray icon can be used to start/stop/restart the LCD Software Service Application that controls the LCD screen interface (depending on the current status). A pop-up menu can be accessed by clicking on the tray icon.

Tray Icon Status Descriptions
Icon Status Display	Description
(green)	LCD Software Service Application is running.
(red)	LCD Software Service Application is not running.

NOTE: The LCD Software Service Application is set to always run upon system boot. During system boot, the tray icon will initially display the (red) icon, then after it has scanned the Windows Media Player audio library the (green) icon will display. The amount of time before the (green) icon is displayed will vary, depending on the size of your audio library.

NOTE: All standard Media Center remote control functions operate regardless of the status of the LCD Software Service Application.

Closed-Lid Operation

The Dell Premium Remote Control can also function when a portable computer's lid is closed. To enable closed-lid operation, perform the following steps:

1. Click Start, click Control Panel, and then click Performance and Maintenance.
2. Under or Pick a Control Panel Icon, click Power Options.
3. Click the Advanced tab.
4. Under When I close the lid on my portable computer, select Do Nothing.
5. Click OK.

NOTE: This setting will keep the portable computer powered on and operating while the lid is closed, and will eventually drain the battery if not plugged in to AC power.