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- Page 1 FLO TV™ Personal Television User Guide...
- Page 2 MediaFLO USA, Inc. and QUALCOMM Incorporated 5775 Morehouse Drive San Diego, CA 92121-1714 U.S.A. © 2009 FLO TV Incorporated, a Qualcomm company. All rights reserved. FLO and FLO TV are trademarks of QUALCOMM Incorporated. QUALCOMM is a registered trademark of QUALCOMM Incorporated in the United States and may be registered in other countries.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Getting Started ... 5 What you need...5 What’s included? ...5 About the battery ... 6 Powering the FLO TV™ Personal Television on and off ...7 General precautions ...7 Subscribing to FLO TV ...10 Activating your FLO TV™ Personal Television online ...10 ... - Page 4 Receiving a software update notice ... 29 Updating FLO TV™ Personal Television software ... 29 Troubleshooting ... 30 No TV signal ...30 Restarting and resetting your FLO TV™ Personal Television ...30 Headphones do not fit in jack ...30 Getting Help ...31 Tutorial videos... 31 ...
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Page 5: Getting Started
WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH IT View linear mobile television Recharge the FLO TV™ Personal Television’s battery Install the battery to power on the FLO TV™ Personal Television Clean off the FLO TV™ Personal Television’s screen Listen television without disturbing others Connect the cable to the FLO TV™... -
Page 6: About The Battery
The FLO TV Personal Television is designed to use only the manufacturer-supplied battery. Battery performance depends on many factors, including features, settings, and accessories used on the FLO TV™ Personal Television. For battery time estimates, see “Battery life” on page 44 Installing the battery Open the viewing stand to reveal the back cover. -
Page 7: Powering The Flo Tv™ Personal Television On And Off
Do not dispose as household waste. • Supervise all battery usage by children. • Avoid dropping the FLO TV™ Personal Television or battery. If the FLO TV™ Personal Television or battery is dropped, especially on a hard surface, an internal short-circuit can occur and pose a safety hazard. - Page 8 Avoid wet areas • Never use the product in a wet location. • Avoid using your FLO TV™ Personal Television after a dramatic change in temperature. • When you move your FLO TV™ Personal Television between environments with very different temperatures and/or humidity ranges, condensation may form on or within the FLO TV™...
- Page 9 • Turn down the volume before using headphones or other audio devices. Cleaning • Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use water, liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use the included cloth to clean the LCD screen. FLO TV™ User Guide...
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Page 10: Subscribing To Flo Tv
Silverlight has downloaded, select “Click here to register your new device” 4. Enter the 15-digit Device ID and the 12-digit Authorization Code displayed on your FLO TV™ Personal Television (see step 4 in Turning on the PTV for the first time). -
Page 11: Creating Your Account
Step 4 in Turning on the PTV for the first time. From this screen, click Ready. 4. Your FLO TV™ Personal Television should receive a TV signal within 10 minutes. If it does not, contact customer service at 1-888-99-FLOTV (888-993-5688). -
Page 12: Activating Your Flo Tv™ Personal Television Using A Customer Service Representative
After successful completion, you will receive a Welcome email. A second email will arrive that contains a one-time, unique password. When you first sign on to FLO TV to manage your account, you are prompted to change this password. -
Page 13: Basics
FLO TV™ Personal Television at a glance Buttons and controls A few simple buttons make it easy to turn your FLO TV™ Personal Television on and off, adjust the volume, switch between active and silent modes, change channels, and charge your device. - Page 14 Mute button Press the Mute button to mute or un-mute television audio. Viewing stand The built-in viewing stand allows you to enjoy the FLO TV™ service hands-free. Be careful when adjusting the stand so you don’t over-extend it. USB port The Micro-B USB 2.0 high-speed port allows you to charge the FLO TV™...
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Page 15: Icons
Jump to time (search by day/time) Device Options menu Help Info Program is locked; see Parental Controls Unlocked; see Parental Controls Reminder is set Data unavailable Back button Alert/Notification Replay (Help video) Play (Help video) Previous (Help video) Next (Help video) FLO TV™ User Guide... -
Page 16: Adjusting Brightness
Adjusting the volume level To increase or decrease the volume one level at a time, use one of the following methods: • Press the Volume Up or Volume Down button located on the right panel of the FLO TV™ Personal Television. -
Page 17: Auto Timeout
17 Auto timeout To preserve battery life, your FLO TV™ Personal Television is set to turn off the screen if no video is playing and the FLO TV™ Personal Television has been idle for 60 seconds. When your FLO TV™ Personal Television auto times out, the screen is off and unlocked, but the FLO TV™... -
Page 18: Settings
Settings The settings on your FLO TV™ Personal Television allow you to establish parental controls, set ratings to block specific programs, set program reminders, find shows, adjust your visual settings, access help, and gather additional information about your FLO TV™ Personal Television. -
Page 19: Setting Reminders
Receiving reminder notifications WHILE POWERED ON If your FLO TV™ Personal Television is on when a show with a set reminder is scheduled to begin, the FLO TV™ Personal Television displays a visual alert 1 minute before the program begins. -
Page 20: Parental Controls
This works by blocking access to programming based on the ratings established for television, movies, and audio. Parents select the acceptable limit for viewing, and the FLO TV™ Personal Television does not allow programming that exceeds that limit. Entire channels may also be restricted. -
Page 21: Resetting The Pin
There is no limit to the number of times you can enter an incorrect PIN. Setting TV viewing limits The majority of television programs have ratings, and your FLO TV™ Personal Television allows you to set a programming rating limits. If a viewer selects a program with a rating exceeding the set limit, the program is blocked ( ) and not accessible without entering the designated PIN. - Page 22 TV RATINGS – PARENTAL GUIDELINES The definitions of the TV Parental Guidelines and ratings created by the television industry are defined below. For more information, visit TV-Y – ALL CHILDREN This program is designed to be appropriate for all children. Whether animated or live-action, the themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2 to 6.
- Page 23 AUDIOCAST RATINGS EXPLICIT Explicit contains audio content that may have objectionable language and discourse that may be inappropriate for children under the age of 17. Parental advisory is applicable to programs with this rating. FLO TV™ User Guide 23 ...
- Page 24 Restricting channel viewing All channels available with your subscription are listed in the Restricted Channels feature under Parental Controls. Channels that you lock are visible from the guide and the player and may be unlocked on a per-program basis. Restricted channels are indicated with a lock icon ( ). TO BLOCK CHANNELS Touch Se ttings →...
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Page 25: The Guide
Touch Show The G uide A t This Time to move to the day and time in the guide. Displaying channel information You can display channel information while the FLO TV™ Personal Television is in the TV player. Touch the screen. -
Page 26: Changing Channels
Changing channels Swipe vertically while in the TV player to view different channels; then touch the information bar to tune to the new channel (if Quick Change Mode is off). Press the Guide button to gain access to the Settings menu. Quick Change Mode (channel change settings) When Quick Change Mode is activated, swiping your finger up or down across the screen on the TV player automatically tunes to the next or previous station without your having to touch that... -
Page 27: Manage Your Account Online
Manage Your Account Online Once your FLO TV™ Personal Television has been registered and your subscriptions are established, you can manage your account online. This means you can modify devices and subscriptions; order special event programming; update your login, contact, and payment information;... -
Page 28: Viewing Order History
Viewing order history You may view your order history at any time by accessing M y A c c ount at www.flotv.com. Order history includes all order types (new, change, and remove) for all product types (subscription, time, event, and repair). Cancelling service You may only cancel service by calling a customer service representative at 1-888-99-FLOTV (888-993-5688). -
Page 29: Software Updates
Software Updates Receiving a software update notice When new software is available, an alert on your FLO TV™ Personal Television notifies you and encourages you to connect your FLO TV™ Personal Television to a PC to receive this upgrade. There are two types of software upgrades—optional and mandatory. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting No TV signal The FLO TV™ Personal Television has no mobile TV signal or the mobile TV signal is marginal. Move to a different location and try again. You can see the FLO TV™ Personal Television’s signal strength value under Se ttings → D e v ic e I nf o. -
Page 31: Getting Help
Device information is available by touching software version, subscription help, and legal information are available. FLO TV™ User Guide → He lp. These quick videos take you through the → D e v ic e I nf o. Battery status, signal strength,... -
Page 32: Customer Support
For questions about features, refer to the materials provided with your FLO TV™ Personal Television, or visit www.flotv.com. For additional questions, contact the FLO TV Customer Care Center in any of the following ways: Web: http://www.flotv.com/help FAQ: http://www.flotv.com/help/faq... -
Page 33: Safety And Regulatory Notices
Regulatory agency identifications For regulatory identification purposes, your product is assigned a model number of P TV 350. To ensure continued reliable and safe operation of your FLO TV™ Personal Television, use only the accessories listed with your device. The Battery Pack has been assigned a model number of RHOD 160. - Page 34 International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) This product and necessary accessories have been tested to, and comply with, IEC 1000-4- 2:2001. Electrostatic discharge (ESD) performance meets or exceeds Level 3 (6KV contact; 8KV air discharge without device interrupt) and Level 4 (8kV contact; 15kV air discharge without permanent device damage).
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Page 35: Safety Precautions For Direct Sunlight
This may damage the product, overheat the battery, or pose a risk to the vehicle. FLO TV™ User Guide 35 ... -
Page 36: Precautions
• Do not carry your FLO TV™ Personal Television near your heart. • If you have any reason to suspect that interference is taking place, turn off your FLO TV™ Personal Television immediately. -
Page 37: Potentially Unsafe Areas
Avoid dropping, hitting, bending, or sitting on the PTV. Keep your FLO TV™ Personal Television dry If the FLO TV™ Personal Television gets wet, turn the power off immediately and contact your dealer. Water damage may not be covered under warranty. -
Page 38: Specifications
Specifications The FLO TV™ Personal Television (PTV 350) is a Personal Television Player (PTV) device that is capable of receiving high-speed wireless multimedia via the FLO TV Network. Specifications • Display: 3.5 inch capacitive touch screen with 320x240 QVGA resolution •... -
Page 39: Top Of The Flo Tv™ Personal Television
Power: Press to turn the power on or off. Sleep mode: Briefly press to switch to Sleep mode. Press again to wake up the FLO TV™ Personal Television from Sleep mode. Auto timeout: When the display times out and turns off automatically, briefly press to turn the display back on. -
Page 40: Front Of The Flo Tv™ Personal Television
Allows finger-touch interaction, such as short-press and long-press actions, with the software. Also allows finger gestures, such as swiping, flicking, and dragging. Toggles the FLO TV software between the guide and the player. Returns to the top-level guide or player... -
Page 41: Back Of The Flo Tv™ Personal Television
Back of the FLO TV™ Personal Television CONTROL / COMPONENT Stereo loudspeakers Viewing stand and Back cover FLO TV™ User Guide FUNCTION Dual speakers provide adequate volume level for use at home, inside a moving vehicle, or outdoors. Open the Viewing Stand and adjust the touch screen panel to a tilting angle. -
Page 42: Sides Of The Flo Tv™ Personal Television
Sides of the FLO TV™ Personal Television CONTROL / COMPONENT 3.5 mm stereo headphone jack Volume buttons Mute button Micro-B USB 2.0 port FUNCTION Connect the supplied headphones or any standard 3.5 mm stereo headphones. Press to adjust the volume level of the speakers or the connected headphones. -
Page 43: Bottom Of The Flo Tv™ Personal Television
Micro-B USB 2.0 port Using the viewing stand If you want to view video content on the FLO TV™ Personal Television without holding the device in your hands, you can open the viewing stand and adjust the device at varying viewing angles, ranging from 25 degrees to 83 degrees (measured from the stand). -
Page 44: Battery Life
Battery life Your FLO TV™ Personal Television powers down when there is insufficient battery life. Press to determine how much life remains in your battery. The battery indicator LEDs light up regardless of whether the device is powered on or off. -
Page 45: Index
36 medical devices, 36 unsafe areas, 37 Ratings audio, 23 TV, 22 Search, 25 Software updates mandatory, 29 optional, 29 updating the software, 29 Subscribe using customer service rep, 12 TV ratings, 22 FLO TV™ User Guide 45 ...
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