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What is an instruction?
The term originates from the Latin word „instructio”, which means organizing. Therefore, in an instruction of iHome iP3 one could find a process description. An instruction's purpose is to teach, to ease the start-up and an item's use or performance of certain activities. An instruction is a compilation of information about an item/a service, it is a clue.
Unfortunately, only a few customers devote their time to read an instruction of iHome iP3. A good user manual introduces us to a number of additional functionalities of the purchased item, and also helps us to avoid the formation of most of the defects.
What should a perfect user manual contain?
First and foremost, an user manual of iHome iP3 should contain:
- informations concerning technical data of iHome iP3
- name of the manufacturer and a year of construction of the iHome iP3 item
- rules of operation, control and maintenance of the iHome iP3 item
- safety signs and mark certificates which confirm compatibility with appropriate standards
Why don't we read the manuals?
Usually it results from the lack of time and certainty about functionalities of purchased items. Unfortunately, networking and start-up of iHome iP3 alone are not enough. An instruction contains a number of clues concerning respective functionalities, safety rules, maintenance methods (what means should be used), eventual defects of iHome iP3, and methods of problem resolution. Eventually, when one still can't find the answer to his problems, he will be directed to the iHome service. Lately animated manuals and instructional videos are quite popular among customers. These kinds of user manuals are effective; they assure that a customer will familiarize himself with the whole material, and won't skip complicated, technical information of iHome iP3.
Why one should read the manuals?
It is mostly in the manuals where we will find the details concerning construction and possibility of the iHome iP3 item, and its use of respective accessory, as well as information concerning all the functions and facilities.
After a successful purchase of an item one should find a moment and get to know with every part of an instruction. Currently the manuals are carefully prearranged and translated, so they could be fully understood by its users. The manuals will serve as an informational aid.
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USER GUIDE iP3 IB - US English Booklet style - 12 pages Size: 102 x 150 mm Mat’l: 128gsm matte nish paper Color: Black text on white background May 23, 2011 (Changed the fee char ging)[...]
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1 WEL COME iPod/iPhone Bumper Remote Control Dock Power Adaptor Thank you for choosing the iHome Studio Series featuring Bongiovi Acoustics DPS. This user guide will get you up and running quickly and provide helpful hints to maximize enjoyment. For more information about this and other iHome products, please visit www .ihomeaudio.com[...]
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2 Place unit on a stable surface. Plug the power adaptor into the AC jack on back of the unit and the other end into a wall socket. Line-in for plugging in other audio devices. For details, see page 5. Component video jacks for displaying videos on your iPod/iPhone to TV (cord not included) For details, see page 6. AC adaptor jack for powering unit[...]
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3 MAIN CONTROLS BONGIOVI DPS Power Button: T urn unit on/off Bongiovi DPS: T urn DPS audio enhancement on/off Decrease volume Increase volume The iHome Studio Series featuring Bongiovi Acoustics DPS (Digital Power Station) represents a genuine br eakthrough in audio processing. This unique and powerful processor , years in the making, was developed[...]
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iPHONE & iPOD Docking & Charging your iPhone or iPod Make sure your iPod/iPhone’ s firmware is up to date via iT unes before use. Remove your iPod/iPhone from case or skin befor e docking. Car efu lly dock you r iP od/ iP hone onto the dock. Y our iPhone or iPod will charge while docked. Listening to iPhone or iPod Press the Power Button [...]
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USING LINE-IN 5 LINE-IN JACK Connect one end of a standard stereo 3.5mm audio cable (not included) into the line-in jack on the back of your iHome and the other into the headphone or output jack of your audio device. T ur n the device on and press play . Pr ess the Power Button on the unit to turn it on. Adjust volume on your audio device and the u[...]
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6 VIDEO-OUT Y our iHome is capable of outputting video stored on your iPod/iPhone to your television via the jacks on the rear . Depending on your model of iPod/iPhone, the supported video-out characteristics vary . See below . iPod classic, 3G iPod nano, 4G iPod nano, 2G iPod touch, iPhone 3GS: These iPod models can output progressive scan compone[...]
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TROUBLESHOO TING Symptom Possible reason Solution Unit won’t turn on Unit won’t respond iPhone/iPod does not respond to the unit and/or iPhone/iPod is playing but no sound comes out AC adaptor isn't plugged into a working wall socket or not plugged into the power jack on back of the unit Unit may require a r eset iPhone/iPod is not docked [...]
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TROUBLESHOO TING Symptom Possible reason Solution Erratic performance No sound Sound distorted iPod/iPhone doesn’t char ge up External interference V olume is too low V olume is too high Sound source is distorted Bongiovi DPS and/or eq settings are set too high iPhone/iPod is locked up/ frozen iPhone/iPod battery has problem iPhone/iPod is not do[...]
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IMPORT ANT SAFE T Y TIPS When used in the directed manner , this unit has been designed and manufactured to ensure your personal safety . However , improper use can result in potential electrical shock or fire hazards. Please r ead all safety and operating instructions carefully before installation and use, and keep these instructions handy for fut[...]
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A GUIDE T O PRODUC T SAFET Y This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interfer ence that may cause undesired operation. This equipment complies with the limits for [...]
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LIMITED 1 YEAR W ARRANTY iHome Products, a division of SDI T echnologies Inc. (hereafter referred to as SDI T echnologies), warrants this product to be free fr om defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and conditions, for a period of 1 Y ear from the date of original purchase. Should this product fail to function in a satisfactory m[...]