Lenovo IdeaCentre A600 Quick Reference Manual page 2

Bluetooth configuration
Install the batteries as indicated below.
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Pull the lid of the battery compartment
When the Bluetooth indicator light blinks twice every
on the back of the remote control.
second and at the same time the remote control
makes a beep sound, it means that the remote con-
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trol is waiting for Bluetooth connection and the steps
Insert the batteries and close the
to add Bluetooth devices to the OS can be started.
lid of the battery compartment.
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Make sure the position of
the polarities of the batteries
is identical to the image. Select the Lenovo_RC icon from the Add a device
Note: Use good batteries and place them dialog box and click Next. Select Enter the device's
correctly in order to avoid malfunction or pairing code and enter the password 0000. Once the
possible damage of the remote control. Bluetooth connection has been completed successfully,
the Bluetooth indicator light will turn on and the remote
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control can now work properly.
The remote control is now ready to be configured
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by executing the following steps below.
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To open the Devices and Printers dialog box, go to
Windows and click Start -> Control Panel ->
Hardware and Sound.
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Press Add a device and pop-up a dialog box. The
procedure to establish connection as described in
Bluetooth audio configuration.
the steps below needs to be finished within 180
seconds. Failing to do so will require you to repeat
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the steps until the connection has been completed
successfully.
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Press Play and digit 1
at the same time for
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about 10 seconds.
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Important information on how to use the remote control
Remove all batteries when you do not use them for a long time to avoid possible leakage. Use reliable good quality alkaline battteries. You can use the remote control in the following directions according to your games:
Note:
Bluetooth LED solid:
Indicates a normal Bluetooth connection to the computer. Otherwise, this
indicates disconnection or that the remote control is in sleep mode.
M LED solid:
Indicates that the CD game is active and can be manipulated by the
remote control.
3D LED solid:
Indicates that the joystick game is active and can be manipulated by the
remote control.
Game switch button:
Used to switch among the 3 different game modes - CD game,
joystick game, or to turn off the game. Press the button once to
switch to another mode.
The remote control is the standard MCE remote control for the
model configured with Windows MCE.
The Telephone and Air mouse buttons need to be pressed for
more than 1 second to turn these functions on. Additional software needs
to be installed in order to use the telephone.
Note: When using the remote control, make sure the front side
faces up.
Once the Bluetooth connection has been completed
successfully, the Bluetooth LED indicator becomes
solid and the remote control can be used.
Do not press Play and digit 1 again after having
completed successfully the Bluetooth connection.
Doing so will restart the pairing process.
In the Add Wireless Device dialog box, right click on
Lenovo_RC device and select Properties in the
menu.
Check the Headset box under the Services tab in
the Properties dialog box. Click OK.
Right-click on Lenovo_RC device and select Control
in the menu.
Under the Device Operations tab, if the computer is
not connected to your Bluetooth headset (Lenovo_RC),
click on Connect to establish the Bluetooth connection.
When in air mouse and game mode, if the remote control does not move
or no button is pressed during 10-20 seconds, the remote control switches
to sleep mode. During sleep mode, the Bluetooth connection remains on
and the Bluetooth LED will be solid. Move the remote control or press any
button to switch back to its previous mode.
When in telephone mode, the remote control will never switch tostandby
or sleep mode.
In any mode other than telephone mode, if there is no operation within 10
minutes after switching to standby mode, the remote control enters sleep
mode. As a result, the Bluetooth connection between the computer and
the remote control will disconnect and the Bluetooth LED light will turn off.
Press any button to wake up the remote control. However, wait for a
moment to restore the Bluetooth connection. No pairing is needed when it
is woken up from standby mode or sleep mode.
When the computer goes into standby mode (S3), sleep mode (S4) or is
turned off (S5), the remote control will go into sleep mode, disconnecting
the Bluetooth connection. After waking up or restarting the system, you
may press any button on the remote control to renew the Bluetooth
connection.
Use the remote control normally to save battery power. When the
remote control power indicator blinks every three seconds, this
Air mouse
To start the games
In addition to the functions of a normal
remote control, the air mouse can also be
used as a regular mouse.
Press the Game button to switch to the
CD game mode.
OK
When the M indicator light is on, it
means that the CD game mode has
OK
been switched on.
Insert the Game CD in the optical drive and
follow the prompts to start the games. Use the
Hold the air mouse horizontally.
remote control to install and play the games.
Do not use the air mouse in a slanted or
For more information about the games, check
vertical position. Doing so might result in the
out Access Help on the Game CD.
pointer moving into another direction other
than the intended one.
Too close to the computer.
0 -1 meter (0 – 3 feet)
Suggested range:
1 - 3 meters (3 -10 feet)
Too far from the computer.
Over 3 meters (over 10 feet)
The optimum distance between the remote control
and computer is 1 - 3 meters (3 -10 feet).
means that the battery power is low and the remote control will turn
off automatically after 10 minutes.
When the remote control power indicator blinks 3 times per second
during 3 seconds and if in telephone mode there are 3 beeps during
3 seconds, this indicates that the remote control cannot be used.
You need to replace the batteries to use it again. After replacement
of batteries, the indicator light will stop blinking.
In Windows MCE mode:
MCE remote control works normally. Press the related button to turn
on the air mouse, game or wireless telephone function.
In Air Mouse mode:
MCE remote control and air mouse work normally. Press the related
button to turn on the game or wireless telephone function.
In Telephone mode:
MCE remote control and wireless telephone function work normally.
Press the related button to turn on the game or air mouse function.
In Game mode:
The Game function works normally. Press the related button to turn
on the air mouse, MCE remote control or wireless telephone function.
The air mouse
Power
buttons are:
Record
Left air mouse button,
Air mouse On/Off
Rewind
button, Right air
Replay
mouse button.
When the air mouse Back
On/Off button is on, it
is ready for use.
Press the air mouse On/Off button
Left air mouse/Game A
to switch between the air mouse
and the remote control.
Volume up/Game X
Volume down/Game
throttle up
GHI
PQRS
* key
Clear
Turn on/off/switch to games
Turn on/off the air mouse
Turn on/off the telephone
Turn on the Windows Media Center
Notes:
When the Games mode and Windows Media Center are both turned on at the same time,
the direction and OK buttons only work for games and do not work for Windows Media
Center. For joystick games, the Volume Up/Down buttons as well as the Channel
Up/Down buttons function as Game X/Y and Game throttle up/down buttons. You cannot
use them to adjust volume or to switch channels.
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Make sure there are no physical obstacles
The best angle to use the remote control is between the remote control and the computer
that could block the Bluetooth connection.
within 30°.
CAUTION
When using the remote control,
make sure the remote control's
wrist strap is adjusted tightly
around your wrist to avoid hitting
people or objects around you.
CAUTION
Be aware of the people
and the objects
around you when you
use the remote control.
CAUTION
Do not swirl the remote
control by the wrist
strap to avoid hitting
someone or damaging
something.
Headphone
LED indicator of Bluetooth
LED indicator of joystick game
LED indicator of CD game
Game switch
Phone On/Off
Stop
Fast forward
Play or pause
Skip
Windows Media Center Start
More
Direction
OK
Air mouse ON/OFF
Right air mouse/Game B
A B
Channel Up/Game Y
X Y
Mute
Channel down/Game throttle down
Guide
ABC DEF
Digit/Input sources
JKL MNO
TUV WXYZ
# key
＃
Enter
Teletex On/Off (Select models only)
(Select models only )
Microphone
?
CAUTION
Do not use the remote
control when your hand
or the remote is wet. You
might receive an
electrical shock and
damage the remote
control.
CAUTION
Do not throw the
remote control at will
to avoid hitting
someone or damaging
something.
CAUTION
Keep a safe distance from all the objects and
people within your reach. Pay attention to the
lighting devices over your head to avoid damaging
the remote control.