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Icebox, LLC and iCEBOX are regist ered trademarks of Icebo x, LLC. W estinghouse, ( W) is a registered trademark of W estin ghouse Electric Corporatio n and used un der license by S alton,Inc. Microsof t and W indows ar e registe red tradem arks of Mic rosoft Cor poration. eFast is a trademark of Y oung Fast Optoelectronics Co., Ltd. Specifications[...]

i T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions General Warnings and Cautions ............................ 1 Protection Against Electric Shock ............................. 2 Information About Repa ir Service ............................ 4 Getting Started Setting Up Your iCEBOX ....................................... 6 Installing the Ba tteries [...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual ii Television Mode Buttons ............................. 19 Internet Mode Buttons ................................ 20 DVD & CD Mode Buttons ........................... 22 Adjusting the Image and Sound ............................ 24 Stylus & Touch Screen ......................................... 25 Using the iCE[...]

iii Privacy of Children .................................... 51 Other Web Sites ...................................... 51 Security Information ................................... 52 Specifications .................................................... 53 FCC Statement .................................................. 54 iCEBOX FlipScreen Warranty ..[...]

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1 Impor tant Safety Instructions Impor tant Safety Instructions When using the iCEBOX™ F lipScreen, observe these basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injur y or equipment da mage. Before using the iCEBOX • Read and understand all iCEBOX instructions. • Follow all warnings and cautions on the product and in these operating instruc[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 2 7. Do not use the unit near water . For example, near a bath tub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundr y tub; in a wet basement; or near a swim- ming pool; and the like. 8. Car ts and Stands. The iCEBOX should be placed on a cart or stand designed to securely suppor t the weight of the unit. When mounted on a cart or st[...]

3 Impor tant Safety Instructions of the mast and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grou nding conductors, location of antenna-discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and requirements for the grounding electro de. FIGURE 1. Example of Antenna Gr ounding 14. Lightning. For added prot[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 4 Information About Repair Ser vice 18. Ser vicing. Do not attempt to ser vice this product yourself as op ening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage or other haz- ards. Refer all ser vicing to qualified ser vice personnel. 19. Damage requiring ser vice. Unp lug this product from the wall outlet and re[...]

5 Getting Star ted Getting Star ted W elcome to the iCEB OX™—the ultimate I nformation, C ommunication, and E ntertainment system designed s pecific ally for the kitchen. With the iCE- BOX™ FlipScreen, you can watch tele vision, browse the Internet, play DVDs or CDs, check your Email, and monitor other areas of your home, all from the conveni[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 6 Setting Up Y our iCEBOX Before you turn on your iCEBOX, you wi ll need to install the batteries in the remote and keyboard and set up the connections to suppor t the many fea- tures of the iCEBOX. Thes e connections may include: • Y our television cable or antenna • Any additional video sources (such as a camera a[...]

7 Getting Star ted T o install the batteries for your keyboard 1. On the back of the keyboard, remove the batter y cover by loosening both large screws on either e nd of the batter y panel (fig. 4). Keep the attached washers with each screw . 2. Remove the rubber gasket. 3. Install two AA batteries, en suring that the polarity (+ and –) on the ba[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 8 FIGURE 5. Rear Panel of the iCEBOX FlipScreen Connecting a TV Cable or Antenna The iCEBOX is a 125-channel, cable-re ady , stereo televis ion. T o use your iCEBOX as a television, you must first connect it to a TV signal source. T o connect the TV cable • Screw the existing tele vision cable into the TV In connectio[...]

9 Getting Star ted Connecting an S-V ideo Source S-Video (Super -Video) divides video in formation into two separate signals for a sharper , higher-quality image . Most new video cameras, camcor d- ers, VCRs, and game machines include an S-Video j ack. The iCEBOX can support one S-Video signal that can be viewed in Video Mode. Press the Video mode [...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 10 Connecting to the Internet The iCEBOX suppor ts three types of Inter net connectiv ity using a PCMCIA Network card. Depending upon which type of card is used, you can con- nect using: • Wired (Ethernet) Broadband. Y our broadband ser vice may be pro- vided over DSL or cable modem. • Wire less (802.11b) Broadband [...]

11 Getting Star ted Wireless Broadband Connec tivity There are two ways to connect the iC EBOX to your wireless netwo rk: • Using an approved w ireless PCMCIA Network card; or , • Using a wireless bridge connecte d to the ethernet PCMCIA card. Because the iCEBOX uses the Windows CE .NET platform, we cannot ensure the compatibility of all wirele[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 12 Dial-Up Connectivity T o connect to a dial-up Internet prov ider , you will need to use a PCMCIA modem card equ ipped with an RJ-11 phon e jack. Note: The iCEBOX does not cu rrently support any ISPs that require downloading or installing software. At the time of the printing of this manual, AOL is an example of an IS[...]

13 Getting Star ted If you live in a house wired with a di gital line, you can arrange with your phone company to have an analog line brought into your home. In addi- tion, many digital phone manufactur ers offer inexpens ive adapters that plug into the digital phone line and conver t it to an analog line. These adapters usually work best at lower [...]

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15 Using the iCEBOX Controls Using the iCEBOX Controls Before turning on your iCEBOX FlipScre en for the first time, take a moment to familiarize yourself with the cont rols. When you turn your iCEBOX on for the first time, it will be in T elevision Mode. See Te l e v i s i o n M o d e on page 27 for information on programming the television channe[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 16 LED Indicator The LED indicator on the front panel of the iCEBOX tells you what the cur- rent power status is for your iCEBOX. Options Displays onscreen menus for your current mode. Power On/Off T urns your iCEBOX on. Press again to put iCEBOX in Sleep Mode. When the LED is... The iCEBO X is... Unlighted T urned off [...]

17 Using the iCEBOX Controls Remote and Keyboard The remote and keyboard have simi lar controls—what works on one will work on the other . Figure 7 shows th e layout of the remote buttons. The layout for the keyboard is similar unless other wise noted. The buttons on the remote and keyboard are laid out in sections and are color coded. The follow[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 18 Mode and Power Buttons The mode buttons and power button (fig . 8) are located at the top of the remote and along the top of the keyboard. FIGURE 8. Mode and Power Buttons The mode and power buttons do the following: Options Button Figure 9 shows the l ocation of the Options button. Y ou can use the Options button in[...]

19 Using the iCEBOX Controls T elevision Mode Buttons FIGURE 9. Options, Channel, and V olume Buttons The television and volume buttons do the following: Channel –/+ Press to select the next highest channel. Press to select the next lowest channel. Vo l u m e – / + Press to increase the volume. Press to decrease the volume. Last Channel Press t[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 20 Internet Mode Buttons FIGURE 10. Internet Mode Buttons The Internet Mode buttons do the following: Jump to T arget Press to move the selection indicator to the target area and back again. Jump to Favorites Press to display your list of favor- ite W eb sites. Back Press to return to the previously viewed W eb page. Ne[...]

21 Using the iCEBOX Controls The directional buttons and the GO button are shown in figure 11. FIGURE 11. Directional Buttons and GO Button In Internet Mode, use the directional buttons around the GO button to move the colored selection box around the screen to select a link. T o fol- low the link, press GO . In DVD & CD Mode, use the direction[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 22 DVD & CD Mode Buttons FIGURE 12. DVD & CD Mode Buttons The DVD & CD Mode buttons do the follow ing: Play Press to begin or resume p laying a disc. Pause Press to pause the DVD or CD in its present track. T o resume, press . Stop Press to stop disc play . Reverse Press once and the disc moves in reverse. P[...]

23 Using the iCEBOX Controls FIGURE 13. Additional DVD & CD Mode Buttons These additional DVD & CD Mode buttons do the following: Keyboard Keys Remote Buttons Repeat Press to toggle between different repeat modes, such as track (CD Only) or disc (CD & DVD). Random Press to have chapters or tracks play in a random order . Press again to [...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 24 Adjusting the Image and Sound In any mode (see Using the iCEBOX Modes on page 27), you can adjust aspects of the image and the sound that you r iCEBOX produces. Once made, these adjustments are in effect for all modes. The following table sho ws which image adjustments are available in each mode. T o adjust the image[...]

25 Using the iCEBOX Controls Stylus & T ouch Screen While in Internet Mode, you can use the stylus to tap links, select ite ms, and scroll pages. Always use the stylus rather than a finger , fingernail or other implement. The stylus is specially weighted for best results, makes it easier to select smaller links on W eb pages, and helps keep the[...]

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27 Using the iCEBOX Modes Using the iCEBOX Modes The iCEBOX is a television, DVD & CD player , Internet browser , home video monitor and FM Radio—all in one device. These separate “modes” are explained below . Te l e v i s i o n M o d e The iCEBOX is a 125-channel, cable- ready television. Before you view television channels on your iCEBO[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 28 3. From the T elevision Options menu, select Choose Signal Source . 4. Select Cable or Antenna to match the source of the TV signal that you have connected to the iCEBOX. 5. Choose OK . Satellite T elevision Ser vice The iCEBOX supports satellite television ser vice; however , when using sat- ellite ser vice, the iCE[...]

29 Using the iCEBOX Modes Changing Channels Y ou can change television channels on your iCEBOX usi ng either of the fol- lowing methods. T o change channels • Using the number keys, enter the channel nu mber that you want to view . After a few seconds, the new channel appears. – Or – • Press Channel –/+ to switch to the desired channel. N[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 30 DVD & CD Mode Playing DVD and CDs In DVD & CD Mode, the iCEBOX can play DVDs and music CDs. T o play a DVD or CD 1. Press on the front panel of the iCEBOX to open the disc tray . 2. Place the disc with its label side up onto the tray . 3. Press to close the tray . The disc will play automatically . DV Ds will[...]

31 Using the iCEBOX Modes 3D Audio 3D Audio is an optional audio setting that may enhance the listening qual- ity of some DVD and CDs. T o listen with 3D Audio 1. Press 3D Audio . 2. Press again to turn 3D Audio off. Change zoom level on DVDs On the remote or keyboard, press Zoom . Press again to see other zoom options. Change DVD audio track optio[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 32 Internet Mode Y ou can browse the Inter net on your iCEBOX u sing Internet Mode. Using the remote, keyboard and touch screen, you can browse web sites, check email and look up useful information in the kitchen. Y ou can specify a default home and email web page for quick access. Before browsing you may need to con fi[...]

33 Using the iCEBOX Modes Configuring Connection Settings The iCEBOX can connect to the Internet in three different ways: • Wired (E thernet) Broadband • Wireless (802.11b) Broadband • Dial-Up Configuring a Wired Broadband Connection If you’ve installed the included PCMC IA Network card for a wired (ether- net) Broadband connection, further[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 34 5. If your network requires a WEP key , select the Security button, then: a. Select the appropriate security options. b. Enter the WEP key . c. Choose OK . 6. If you use a static IP address, select t he IP button, then: a. Clear the Use DHCP (Auto) checkbox. b. Enter static IP address, subnet mask, gateway router and[...]

35 Using the iCEBOX Modes Entering Proxy Settings In rare cases, you may be using a pr oxy ser ver . Proxy servers are typically found in an office environment. If you know that you are using a proxy ser ver , you’ll need to enter proxy settings. T o configure proxy settings 1. In Internet Mode, press Options . 2. From the Internet Op tions menu,[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 36 Browsing the Internet Once you have configured your iCEB OX for the Inter net, you can explore the Internet. The Selection Box Unlike a desktop or laptop computer , the iCEBOX does not have a cursor . Instead, a colored outli ne or highlight, also known as the selection box, indicates the active element of the screen[...]

37 Using the iCEBOX Modes 2. T ype the address of the W eb site. It is not necessar y to type “http://”. For example : T o go to http:// www .icebox.tv , you can type: www.icebox.tv 3. Choose GO or press Enter . Note: Repeatedly pressing the switch es the focus between the W eb T arget box and the W eb page. Saving Favorite W eb Sites Y ou can [...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 38 Other Internet Mode Commands The following table lists additional tasks and commands. T o ... Do This... Disconnect a Dial-Up con- nection to the Internet 1. Press Options . 2. Choose Disconnect. Go back to the previous viewable W eb page On the remote or keyboard, press (fig. 10). – Or – On the touch screen, tap[...]

39 Using the iCEBOX Modes Radio Mode With the iCEBOX, you can listen to your favorite FM Radio stations. The iCEBOX can receive radio signals from either the included FM Antenna or your cable ser vice, if it is offered. If you want to listen to your local radio stations, we recommend using the FM Antenna. T o switch to FM Radio Mode • On the remo[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 40 T o name a saved station 1. With the iCEBOX in Radio Mode, choose Manage Stations . 2. In the Saved Stations list, select the station you want to name. 3. Select the Station Name box. 4. T ype a name (up to 25 characte rs) for the selected station. 5. Choose the Apply button. 6. Repeat steps 2-5 to name additional st[...]

41 Using the iCEBOX Modes V ideo Mode The iCEBOX can be connected to a video camera which you can use to monitor another part of the house. Fo r example, you can monitor the activ- ity in a child’ s room or see who is at the front door . Y ou can also use Video Mode to view video tapes on a VCR or play video games on a game system. Additionally ,[...]

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43 Caring for Y our iCEBOX Caring for Y our iCEBOX Cleaning the iCEBOX T o clean the iCEBOX 1. Unplug the iCEBOX from the wall. 2. Clean the exterior of the iCEBOX using a slightly damp, lint-free cloth. 3. Gently clean the LCD screen with a slightly damp, lint-free cloth. 4. Using a soft, nonabrasive sponge an d mild detergent or dish soap, wash t[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 44 Getting Help If you have questions while usi ng the iCEBOX, access the built-in Help to find answers. This comprehensive Help contains information that you can use to solve most problems that you may encounter . Note: A limited amount of information is available in Help without being connected to the Internet. T o ac[...]

45 Caring for Y our iCEBOX T roubleshooting S Note: More T roubleshooting tips are availa ble in the iCE BOX Help. Probl em Possible causes/so lutions The screen and LED are blank. • The power cord is not plugged in. • The power button on the ba ck panel is turned off. • The power outlet is not worki ng properly . No dial tone is present when[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 46 FA Q s The following are frequently asked questions (F AQ) about the iCEBOX. Note: More F AQs are available in the iCEBOX Help. General Questions Q: Is the iCEBOX FlipScreen a computer? A: No. While the product has many powerful features, it was not designed to be a computer . It does not have a hard drive and it wil[...]

47 Caring for Y our iCEBOX Ser vice and Cleaning Questions Q: Are the remote and keyboard covered by the warranty? A: Ye s . Q: If I choose to not register my unit, will I be able to get customer suppor t? A: For Icebox, LLC, to provide basic customer suppor t, you must provide the serial number of the unit and your contact informa- tion. If you de[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 48 Internet Quest ions Q: What are the requirements for which Broadband carriers I can use? A: At this time, any Broadband ser vice provider’ s technology should work with the iCEBOX. No additional software needs to be installed onto the iCEBOX FlipScreen. Q: What are the requirements for which Dial-Up ISPs I can use?[...]

49 Caring for Y our iCEBOX FM Radio Questions Q: Why does the product have FM only (and not AM as well)? A: Based on our research, the vast majority of our customer demographic listens exclusively to FM radio. Q: How many radi o channels can I store with the product? A: The product will store as many as 21 channels. Q: Can I listen to the FM radio [...]

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51 Additional Information Additional Information Accessories Y our iCEBOX can connect to a variet y of accessories. For information on which devices and accessories are compatible with your iCEBOX, visit http://support.iceboxllc.com. Privacy Policy Icebox, LLC is committed to protecting the privacy and security of iCEBOX users. This privacy policy [...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 52 Security Information Protecting your privacy and information is a priority of Icebox, LLC. W e have taken careful measures to secure both our information and our physi- cal premises. W e exercise great care in providing secure transmissions of your personal information from your uni t to our ser vers. Our ser ver sof[...]

53 Additional Information Specifications Size - with speakers 23 5/8 in x 10 13/16 in x 3 7/8 in (600 mm x 275 mm x 97 mm) W eight 24 lb (10.9 kg) Po wer Source 110 V AC, 60 Hz Display 800 x 600 pix els 12.1 TFT-L CD with backlight T ouch Screen E-F ast Resistive touch screen Act iva tio n force <1 30 g Speakers Speaker channel–L/R bass, midra[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 54 FCC Statement The United States Federal Communications Commission (in 47 CFR 15.105) has specified that the following notice be brought to the attention of users of this product: This equipment has been tested and fo und to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to par t 15 of the FCC rules. Th[...]

55 Additional Information iCEBOX FlipScreen W arranty Manufacturers Limited W arranty If for any reason you are not able to resolve difficulties with your iCE- BOX™ using the T roubles hooting section of the Owners Manual please contact Customer Care for as sistance as liste d below: iCEBOX CUSTOMER CARE 83 South King Street; Suite 520 Seattle, W[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 56 This limited warranty solely covers prod uct repair or replacement due to manu- facturing defects in materials and wo rkmanship encountered in normal, non- commercial use of this product. This li mited warranty does not apply to other defects, damages, or injur y of any kind or nature, including without limitation: p[...]

57 Additional Information T o obtain warranty hardware ser vice, please contact: iCEBOX™ Custome r Care 83 South King Street; Suite 520 Seattle, W A 98104 1 877 463 7637 www .iceb ox.tv or call: VA C S e r v i c e C o r p 99 T ower Drive Middletown, NY 10940 1 800 431 5843[...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 58 Index Numerics 3D Audio 23 , 31 A accessories 2 , 51 Adjust 24 adjusting image & sound 24 analog phone line 12 Angle 23 , 30 antenna 28 antenna grounding 2 attachments 1 Audio 23 , 31 Audio Out 13 Autoscan Channels 28 B Back 20 , 38 batteries installing in keyboard 7 installing in remote 6 brightness 24 Broadband[...]

59 Index FM antenna 9 other devices 13 power 13 RCA cable 9 speakers 13 to the Internet 10 – 12 TV cable 8 VCR 9 video games 9 wired broadband 10 wireless broadband 11 connection Broadband 33 Dial-Up 34 wireless 33 Connection Settings 33 , 34 , 35 contrast 24 controls 15 – 25 front panel 15 – 16 remote and keyboard 17 – 23 Customer Care 44 [...]

FlipScreen Owner’ s Manual 60 home page 38 refresh page 38 scroll page 38 Stop 38 using stylus 36 Internet Mode buttons 20 – 21 Internet Options 33 , 34 , 35 ISP Phone # 34 J Jump to Favorites 20 Jump to T arget 20 , 36 K key 3D Audio 23 Angle 23 Audio 23 Display 23 Random 23 Repeat 23 Subtitle 23 Zoom 23 keyboard 17 , 23 batter y installation [...]

61 Index selecting link 21 Selection Box 36 selection frame moving 36 serial number 44 ser vicing 4 , 44 signal source 27 choosing 28 Skip For ward 22 , 30 Skip Reverse 22 , 30 sleep mode 16 sound adjusting 24 speakers external 13 specifications 53 static IP 34 Stop 22 , 30 , 38 stop disc 22 Stylus using 25 stylus using 36 Subtitle 23 , 30 S-Video [...]

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Icebox, LLC / Microsoft Windows CE .NET End User License Agreement Y ou have acquired a device ("DEVICE") that incl udes software li censed by Iceb ox, LLC from Micros oft Licensing, GP or its affili ates ("MS"). Thos e installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media, printed materials, and "online&quo[...]

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