SIIG Vista MCE Remote User manual

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Vista MCE Remote
Quick Installation Guide
04-0465A
Introducing the Vista MCE Remote
The Vista MCE Remote will let you access your digital
entertainmentwithoneremotecontrol. Enjoythefreedom
to control your Windows Media Center PC from up to 33
feet away.
Features and Benefits
• Conveniently access you Windows VistaTM Media
Center PC via remote control
• Control TV, movies, music, photo albums and other
Vista Media Center functions
• 49-button remote control includes all buttons and
functions necessary for Microsoft Vista certification
• Vista Green Button support, provides one-touch
launch of the Vista Media Center application
• UsesstandardWindowsTM driverswithnoadditional
software to install
• Infrared transmission at 38K frequency
• Operating distance: up to 10 meters (approximately
33 feet)
• Dimensions: 180x54x20mm (approximately
7"x2"x0.8")
System Requirements
• Desktop or notebook PC with an available USB port
• Windows VistaTM Home Premium or Ultimate

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PackageContents
•Vista MCE Remote
• USB receiver and USB extension cable
• Two AAA batteries
• Quick Installation Guide
Hardware Installation
In order for the Vista MCE Remote and USB receiver to work
properly, the existing USB host adapter must be working
properly. Simply plug the USB receiver into any USB port
and it is ready for use, no driver installation is needed.
The most important button is the Start MCE button. Press
the Start MCE button to launch Vista Media Center
application.
Start MCE button
Troubleshooting
When I press the a button on the remote, but nothing
happens. Make sure that the following is true:
1. You are pointing the remote control directly at the
receiver.
2. The USB sensor on the receiver is not covered up
and no natural or artificial light is shining directly
on it.
3. The remote control is within 33 feet of the receiver.
4. You have not minimized or exited Media Center. To
reactivate Media Center, move the mouse, and then
click anywhere in the Media Center window.
5. It takes time for Windows VistaTM to respond to
MCE Remote's initial command. It varies due to
different PC systems CPU speed.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’sOnline Support hasanswers! Simply visitour
web site at www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support
database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers
toyour questionscould bejusta fewclicks away. Youcan also submit
questions online and a technical support analysts will promptly
respond.
SIIGoffers a2-year manufacturer warranty with this product. Please
see our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any
problems with this product, please follow the procedures below.
A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
product to the store where you purchased it.
B) Ifyour purchasehas passedthe store'sreturn policy period,please
follow these steps to have the product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective, an RMA number will be issued. SIIG RMA department
can also be reached at [phone].
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
•Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s)
and any other accessories that came with the original package
must be included.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
•You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product
to the following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.

VistaMCERemoteisatrademarkofSIIG,Inc. SIIGandtheSIIGlogoareregisteredtrademarksofSIIG,
Inc. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their
respectivecompanies.
September, 2007 Copyright © 2007 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.isaleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturer
of I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel
ports, USB, Serial ATA & UltraATA controllers, FireWire (1394a/b),
networking, sound cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier
one-stop source of upgrades.
SIIGproductsoffer comprehensive usermanuals,manyuser-friendly
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the
lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be
found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, through major
distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and the
UK, and through e-commerce sites.
PRODUCT NAME
Vista MCE Remote
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
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 interference that may cause undesired operation.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA