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About Nevo
Congratulations, your PDA now includes Nevo, the new evolution in home control from
Universal Electronics, the leader in wireless control technology. Nevo transforms your
PDA into a sophisticated and easy-to-use wireless home control and automation device.
With Nevo, accessing every infrared (IR) controlled device in the home or office has
never been easier or faster. Control more than 20 device types, such as televisions,
VCRs, DVDs, audio, lights, fans, and other home automation devices.
Overview of Nevo’s Features
Besides controlling your devices, Nevo also allows you to:
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Set up your favorite channel for easy, one-touch access.
Organize devices by the rooms in which they are located.
Share Nevo with other family or team members (called users) and allow
them to maintain their own unique settings for devices and activities.
Create one-touch access (macro) to switch between activities that involve
interacting with more than one device. For example, you could assign the
name “Watch DVD” to a series of commands that dims the lights in your
family room, turn on the DVD player and press Play.
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Configure the look and feel of Nevo to reflect your personal perferences.
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Understanding infrared technology
Infrared (IR) technology allows devices to communicate without wires. Using the beam of
infrared light from an electronic display, such as your PDA, Nevo can connect with any
office, entertainment or home automation equipment that supports infrared
technology, giving you the freedom to wirelessly access and control your devices.
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The home page explained
The device wheel in the middle of the home page shows all the available devices.
The Power button (
) turns on the device at the top of the wheel.
Above the device wheel are icons for the page types: home (
and favorites ( ).
), control screen(s) (
),
Below the device wheel are icons for the configuration menus: customize (
rooms ( ), and KeyGuide ( ).
), user (
),
If you press the KeyGuide icon (
), a menu shows the type of directional control provided by
the hard keys, which are navigation, controls or transport.
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Quick reference to icons and buttons
Page type icons
These icons are located at the top of the home page.
Home icon. This icon returns you to the home page.
Control screen(s) icon. This icon displays the keys available for the device shown at the
top of the wheel on the home page. Tap the arrows (
this device.
) to see all of the pages of keys for
Favorites icon. This icon displays your favorite channel settings (television) and other
favorite activities that you set up.
You can press the cycle button (
) on your hard keys to change page types and the page
button (
) to change pages within the control screens.
Device wheel icons
The device wheel fills the center of the Nevo home page.
Power icon. This icon turns the power on or off for the device at the top of the wheel.
Two icons on the wheel let you add devices and activities.
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Add devices icon. This icon starts the device setup wizard, which allows you to tell Nevo
which device you want to control.
Add activities icon. This icon starts the activities wizard, which allows you to set up a one
touch macro to issue commands to multiple devices when switching activities like watching
DVD.
The rest of the icons on the device wheel represent specific devices you have set up for the
room shown at the bottom of the home page.
Configuration icons
These icons are located at the bottom of the home page.
Customize icon. This icon displays the customize menu. What you can customize
depends on the page type: home, control screen(s) or favorite(s). When shown on a network
logo in the favorites area, this icon indicates that a favorite selection can be configured.
User icon. This icon displays the user menu. By setting up a new user profile for each
family or team member, each user can specify their own favorites.
Rooms icon. This icon displays the rooms menu through which you can select the room
containing the device(s) you want to use. From this menu you can add or delete devices based
on the room in your house or office building.
KeyGuide icon. This icon lets you change the functions available when pressing hard
keys. See below for more information on the Navigation/Action button.
Tapping this icon is the same as pressing the keys button on your hard keys.
Program hardware buttons
These are the physical buttons on your handheld device. A pop-up display (called the
KeyGuide) appears when you press the keys button. The KeyGuide identifies what each of the
hard keys does.
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Cycle button (
on the KeyGuide). This button changes page types and cycles
between home (
), control screen(s) (
) and favorite(s).
Page button (
on the KeyGuide). This button changes control screen pages.
Another way to change pages is to tap one of the arrow icons at the bottom of the control
screen.
Keys button (
on the KeyGuide). This button changes the KeyGuide type, which
defines what happens when you use the hard keys. There are three KeyGuide directional
control settings:
= Navigation (directional control)
= Controls (channel up/down, volume up/down, mute)
= Transport (rewind, fast forward, play, stop, pause)
The icon changes depending on the currently selected directional control setting.
Mute button (
on the KeyGuide). This button turns sound on and off.
Navigation/Action button. This button's functionality depends on the
directional control setting you selected.
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Setting up a device
Before you can use Nevo to control a device, you must add the device to the device wheel.
Each device has a control code that identifies its characteristics. Nevo provides device control
codes for thousands of brands of devices. You can download more device control codes from
MyNevo.com.
The first time you run Nevo, you'll see only two icons in the device wheel:
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The add devices icon
The add activities icon
Tap the add devices icon (
) or tap
> Add Device... to start the Device Wizard.
Using Nevo's wizards
The wizard always displays the on-screen keyboard even though you don't need it for all
pages.
As you use the wizard:
To exit immediately from any page, tap Cancel.
To go back a page, tap Back.
When you've completed a page, tap Next.
Select the device type
Tap the arrow to open the types list and select the device type, for example, Television.
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Select the setup method
This page lets you choose one of four ways to identify your device to Nevo:
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By Brand: Use this method if you know the brand of your device.
By Device ID: Use this method if you know the specific device ID.
By stepping through device IDs: Use this method if you don't know the
brand.
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By updating brands from the Web site: Use this method to locate
additional manufacturers and models downloaded from MyNevo.com.
To choose the default method, By Brand, tap Next.
Select the code and test
Here you identify your specific device and test to see if the code you've chosen works. The
exact procedure depends on the setup method. The example above shows the code and test
page you would see if you chose "By Brand" as your setup method.
1. Follow the instructions on the screen to assign the code.
If you selected By Brand, Device ID is set to 1 initially.
2. Tap
to test whether you can switch the device on or off. If not, change
the "Selection" code and repeat the test.
Assign a name (label) to the device
Nevo displays a default name for the device.
To change the device name, tap and drag to select the characters you want to delete. Use the
on-screen keyboard to add characters.
Choose an icon (image) for the device
A preset icon for each device is built into Nevo. This page allows you to change this icon to
one of the other standard icons or to an icon you downloaded from the Internet.
Use the drop-down list to scroll through the device icons and pick the one you want to use.
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Setting up a room
With Nevo, your handheld device can control each room separately. By tapping
set up different devices and preferences for each room.
, you can
Adding a room
Tap
> Add Room... to start the Room Wizard.
The Room Wizard displays its introductory page.
Room setup - name, region and country
Tap the arrow to open the regions list and select the region, for example, US.
Tap Next.
Type a label for the room and tap Next.
Room setup - room image
A preset image for each room is built into Nevo. This page allows you to change this image to
one of the other standard room images.
Tap the arrow to open the room images list and select an image, for example, Living Room.
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Defining devices for the room
Tap the room icon at the bottom of your screen and select the room, for example Home Office.
Tap the add devices icon (
) or tap
> Add Device... to start the Device Wizard.
Add the devices for your room. For help adding devices, tap the help icon in the Device
Wizard.
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Setting up a favorite
The first time you tap the favorites icon (
) none of the network channels are set up.
To change the setup for a channel, tap the channel logo.
After setting up more than one page of favorites, tap
or
to scroll through the pages.
Adding a favorite
Tap
Add Favorite ... to start the favorites wizard.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Add favorite - Name, source, channel
To define the name and source for a favorite channel:
Tap the home page icon (
) and tap the device that controls the channel selection. Then tap
the device to see its control screens.
Tap the correct key sequence for the channel, for example 0 4. If your device requires you to
press Enter on a standard remote control, include Enter in your key sequence, for example 0 4
Enter.
Nevo records your key sequence.
When you are finished entering the key sequence, tap
and select Stop.
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Tap
and test to see if the key sequence works. Then tap
and select Finish Wizard.
Type a label for the favorite, for example the name of the channel.
Add favorite - select channel
In this page, you associate the channel number with the name, source, and icon you defined in
the previous steps.
Tap the correct key sequence for the channel you are adding, for example 0 4. If your device
requires you to press Enter on a standard remote control, include Enter in your key sequence,
for example 0 4 Enter.
Adding a new page for favorites
Tap
and select Add Page...
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Creating an activity
After setting up individual devices, you can program Nevo to turn on more than one device at a
time. For example, Nevo can turn on your CD player, begin playing your favorite track, turn on
the lights, and dim them all in one continuous operation. (Of course, your favorite CD has to be
ready to play!)
An activity is a sequence of commands that Nevo performs when you tap (for instance)
.
Activity setup - introduction
Tap the room icon at the bottom of your screen and select the room to which the activity
applies, for example Living Room.
Tap the Add Activity icon
Wizard.
or tap
and select Add Activity... to launch the Activity
Activity setup
Tap the icon for the device for which you are setting up an activity, for example Television.
NOTE: You can set up an activity to perform a series of keystrokes and control multiple
devices. If your activity applies to multiple devices, set up the activity steps in the correct order.
To enter keystrokes, tap the desired device icon again or tap
and follow the mini wizard
to return to the device
tips. If you are setting up an activity for more than one device, tap
wheel and select the next device.
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After entering your keystrokes, tap
Tap Test to test your keystrokes.
and select Stop.
Tap Finish Wizard to continue the activity setup.
Activity setup - finish
Type a label for your activity, for example Turn on TV and DVD.
Tap the arrow to view the image menu and select an activity image.
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Accommodating preferences
If you live in a family, you know that each family member has his or her favorite channels and
CD tracks. By setting up multiple users, you can share Nevo with each member of your family.
Tap the users icon to add, edit or delete users.
User setup - Configuring your personal preferences
This function allows you to activate and change your own personal preferences.
User setup - introduction
You can set up multiple users for Nevo. If the members of your family want to specify their own
preferences, set up a user profile for each person. Then each person can set up their own
favorites.
User setup
Tap the user icon
and select Add User...
Type a label for the user.
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Downloading device codes and key functions
If you cannot find the correct setup code or key functions for your device in Nevo, you can
download additional codes and functions from MyNevo.com.
You will need to provide your handheld device's serial number and library code.
Downloading device codes
See the instructions on MyNevo.com's device download center.
The first time you set up Nevo to synchronize with ActiveSync, you need to perform the
following steps to ensure a smooth synchronization with MyNevo.com:
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If your ActiveSync is not yet already synchronizing with your desktop files,
go to Tools > Options and under the Sync Options tab ensure that Files is
selected for synchronization.
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Select OK and synchronize your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.
A sync folder shortcut will be created on your computer's desktop. Open it
and then open the Nevo folder.
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In the Nevo folder, open Goto_MyNevo.html which will take you to the
MyNevo.com web site.
Select the device you want to add and follow the instructions on the web
site.
Once you've downloaded the device and your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC has synchronized up
the files, go to your device. If you activate the add device wizard and click on the proper type of
device, the one you just downloaded will be the first one on the brand pull-down list. Select it
and follow the rest of the wizard.
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Downloading key functions
See the instructions on MyNevo.com's device advanced keys download center.
The first time you set up Nevo to synchronize with ActiveSync, you need to perform the
following steps to ensure a smooth synchronization with MyNevo.com:
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If your ActiveSync is not yet already synchronizing with your desktop files,
go to Tools > Options and under the Sync Options tab ensure that Files is
selected for synchronization.
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Select OK and synchronize your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.
A sync folder shortcut will be created on your computer's desktop. Open it
and then open the Nevo folder.
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In the Nevo folder, open Goto_MyNevo.html, which will take you to the
MyNevo.com web site.
Select the device you want to add keys to and follow the instructions on
the web site.
Once you've downloaded the added keys and your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC has
synchronized up the files, go to your device. If you activate any of the key wizards (add, edit,
etc.) the first keys on the function pull-down list will be the one(s) you downloaded. Select the
function and follow the rest of the wizard. Re-run the wizard for every key you've downloaded.
Downloading graphics (buttons and favorites)
See the instructions on MyNevo.com's device advanced keys download center.
The first time you set up Nevo to synchronize with ActiveSync, you need to perform the
following steps to ensure a smooth synchronization with MyNevo.com:
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If your ActiveSync is not yet already synchronizing with your desktop files,
go to Tools > Options and under the Sync Options tab ensure that Files is
selected for synchronization.
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Select OK and synchronize your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC to your computer.
A sync folder shortcut will be created on your computer's desktop. Open it
and then open the Nevo folder.
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In the Nevo folder, open Goto_MyNevo.html, which will take you to the
MyNevo.com web site.
Select the graphic you want to download and follow the instructions on the
web site.
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Once you've downloaded the graphics and your Compaq iPAQ Pocket PC has synchronized
up the files, go to your device. If you downloaded new buttons and activate any of the key
wizards (add, edit, etc.) your downloaded key graphic will appear on the pull-down list in the
key button selection area. Select the new key and follow the rest of the wizard. The same goes
for new favorites. Just select the new image from the pull-down list in the favorite image
selection area of the favorite wizard.
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Making changes
If you upgrade or replace a device you can change its setup information. You can also change
a stored favorite channel or track, change room information, edit keys to perform different
functions, edit user preferences or change a key sequence that you set up as an activity.
Changing a device
Tap the room icon at the bottom of your screen and select the room containing the device, for
example, Living Room.
Tap the icon for the device on the device wheel.
Tap
and select Edit Device... from the Customize Home menu.
Follow the prompts in the Device Wizard to change the device properties.
Changing a current favorite
Tap the favorites icon
.
Select the favorite you want to edit and tap
Home menu.
and select Edit Favorite... from the Customize
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In the Activity Wizard, make sure you check the "Record a new sequence of keystrokes?" box
if you want to change keystrokes.
After entering your keystrokes, tap
Tap Test to test your keystrokes.
and select Stop.
Tap Finish Wizard to continue the favorites setup.
Label the favorite.
To change the image, tap the arrow to open the Favorite Image Selection menu and select the
new image.
Editing user preferences
Tap the user icon
at the bottom of your screen and select Edit User...
Type a label for the user.
Changing an activity
Tap the room icon at the bottom of your screen and select the room to which the activity
applies, for example, Living Room.
Tap the icon for the activity on the device wheel to bring it to the top of the wheel.
Tap
and select Edit Activity... from the Customize Home menu.
In the Activity Wizard, make sure you check the "Record a new sequence of keystrokes?" box
if you want to change keystrokes.
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To enter keystrokes, tap the desired device icon again or tap
. If you are setting up an
activity for more than one device, tap
device.
to return to the device wheel and select the next
After entering your keystrokes, tap
Tap Test to test your keystrokes.
and select Stop.
Tap Finish Wizard to continue the activity setup.
Adding, Editing or Learning function keys
Nevo simplifies creating custom control pages by allowing you to add or edit function keys on a
page
Adding a key
Tap
and select Add Key from the Customize Controls menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions for editing the key's function.
NOTE: You need to have a blank space on your page to drop your added key to.
Editing a key
Tap
and select Edit Key from the Customize Controls menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions for editing the key's function
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Learning key functions from other remotes
Tap the room icon at the bottom of your screen and select the room to which the activity
applies, for example, Living Room.
Tap the icon for the activity on the device wheel and tap
.
Tap
and select Express Learning from the Customize Home menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions for learning key functions from other remotes.
Copy, Moving and Deleting keys
Nevo simplifies creating custom control pages by allowing you to copy, move, and delete
function keys between devices within the same room.
For instance you can copy or add keys to an existing device page or you can create an extra
page on your device and your most used keys to it. This will allow you to keep your most
needed functions conveniently close at hand. If you create an activity, this page could be the
page where you end up. Therefore, with a single press of an activity icon you can turn on all of
your devices, set up to see, or hear, your favorite channels and be ready control your other
devices as needed.
Copying keys
Tap
and select Copy Key from the Customize Home menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions for copying a key and then placing it on your custom page.
NOTE: You need to have a blank space on your page to drop your copied key to.
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Moving keys
Tap
and select Move Key from the Customize Home menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions for moving a key and then placing it on your custom page.
NOTE: You need to have a blank space on your page to drop your moved key to.
Deleting keys
Tap
and select Delete Key from the Customize Home menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions for Deleting a key on your custom page.
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Deleting devices, activities and rooms
To delete a device, tap its icon, tap
To delete an activity, tap its icon, tap
and select Delete Device...
and select Delete Activity...
To delete a room, tap the room icon at the bottom of your screen and select the room you want
to delete, for example, Master Bedroom.
Tap the room icon at the bottom of your screen again and select Delete Room...
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Key Icons Defined
TV/Video
Last
Channel Up
Channel Down
Mute
Volume Down
Volume Up
Wide Screen
Menu
Exit
Picture in Picture On
Picture in Picture Swap
Picture in Picture Off
Right
Left
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Up
Down
Audio Input
Play
Stop
Rewind
Forward
Previous Track
Next Track
Pause
Record/Eject
Record
Eject
Guide
Page Up
Page Down
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Info
Select
Display
Enter
SAP
Dim
Brighten
All On
All Off
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