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This is a setup wizard which runs automatically on the first startup after installation and can be ran from the orbiters by selecting the Advanced > Setup Wizard. | This is a setup wizard which runs automatically on the first startup after installation and can be ran from the orbiters by selecting the Advanced > Setup Wizard. | ||
| + | The setup wizard is an automated series of screen which allows the user to enter information and devices that LinuxMCE will control. The Setup Wizard is broken down in to two modes: Media Player Wizard and House Setup Wizard. | ||
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=Choosing the Correct Wizard= | =Choosing the Correct Wizard= | ||
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===House Setup Wizard=== | ===House Setup Wizard=== | ||
| − | + | The House Setup Wizard is designed to assist in the inputting of important data relating the users of your LinuxMCE and the setup of your House. The various screens are really pretty self explanatory and this guide is designed to help you prepare for a complete and thorough installation and setup. | |
====Names==== | ====Names==== | ||
[[Image:UsersWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|Who will be using the system?]] | [[Image:UsersWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|Who will be using the system?]] | ||
| − | + | This is the screen from which you can add users to the system. It is important to remember that these are user of the LinuxMCE software and are not Kubuntu users. If using the [[DVD Installation]], the Kubuntu user created in linuxmce:linuxmce, which will not be one of the LinuxMCE users. | |
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====Location==== | ====Location==== | ||
[[Image:LocationHouseWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|Where are you located?]] | [[Image:LocationHouseWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|Where are you located?]] | ||
| + | You will be asked a series of questions regarding geographic location. Simply answer the questions as asked. | ||
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====Rooms==== | ====Rooms==== | ||
[[Image:RoomsHouseWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|Adding Rooms of Your House]] | [[Image:RoomsHouseWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|Adding Rooms of Your House]] | ||
| + | Since LinuxMCE is much more the a Media Center, you will be asked to enter all of the rooms of your house. Highlight each type of room and then hit either the add button or the remove button to adjust to the desired number. Proceed through every room in the house. It is best to just take the time now to enter all of the rooms, as it will make things easier as you expand your system later on. | ||
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====Lights==== | ====Lights==== | ||
[[Image:LightsHouseWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|Adding Lights]] | [[Image:LightsHouseWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|Adding Lights]] | ||
| − | + | From this screen the House Setup Wizard will try and automatically detect plug and play lighting interfaces, and if found will ask a series of questions to ensure proper setup. If you do not have a lighting interface, then simply choose "Continue without one" | |
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====Alarm Panel==== | ====Alarm Panel==== | ||
[[Image:AlarmPanel.jpg|thumb|250px|Adding an Alarm Panel]] | [[Image:AlarmPanel.jpg|thumb|250px|Adding an Alarm Panel]] | ||
| − | + | From this screen the House Setup Wizard will try and automatically detect plug and play alarm panel, and if found will ask a series of questions to ensure proper setup. If you do not have a security system, then simply choose "Continue without one" | |
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====VOIP Provider==== | ====VOIP Provider==== | ||
[[Image:VOIPHouseWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|VOIP Provider Selection]] | [[Image:VOIPHouseWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|VOIP Provider Selection]] | ||
| − | + | This screen will automatically setup the VOIP Providers listed, provided you already have an account. It will not set up an account for you. Selection of VOIP Provider will start a series of questions which will require information about your existing account, including phone number, user id, password, etc. If you have not setup an account then skip this section, you will want to skip the section if you do not see your provider listed. Do not worry if your Provider is not listed. Other provider can be automatically setup from the [[LinuxMCE Admin Website]] after completing this wizard. | |
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====Floorplan==== | ====Floorplan==== | ||
[[Image:FloorplanHouseWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|Adding a Floorplan of Your House]] | [[Image:FloorplanHouseWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|Adding a Floorplan of Your House]] | ||
| − | + | If you have an existing floorplan of your house you can add it now. If not it can be added later. Floorplan is not required for successful setup and/or usage of LinuxMCE. | |
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====Done==== | ====Done==== | ||
[[Image:DoneHouseWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|Finishing Up the House Wizard]] | [[Image:DoneHouseWizard.jpg|thumb|250px|Finishing Up the House Wizard]] | ||
| − | + | Once the House Setup Wizard is complete it will take you to the [[Media Player Wizard]] | |
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Revision as of 05:15, 3 November 2007
This is a setup wizard which runs automatically on the first startup after installation and can be ran from the orbiters by selecting the Advanced > Setup Wizard.
The setup wizard is an automated series of screen which allows the user to enter information and devices that LinuxMCE will control. The Setup Wizard is broken down in to two modes: Media Player Wizard and House Setup Wizard.
Choosing the Correct Wizard
After selection of the Setup Wizard you will see an additional screen. If the audio and video are properly setup you should see and hear a video. If this is correct please select Next.
The next screen you will encounter asks which wizard would you like to start: Media Player Wizard or the House Setup Wizard. Please select the wizard you want to begin.
House Setup Wizard
The House Setup Wizard is designed to assist in the inputting of important data relating the users of your LinuxMCE and the setup of your House. The various screens are really pretty self explanatory and this guide is designed to help you prepare for a complete and thorough installation and setup.
Names
This is the screen from which you can add users to the system. It is important to remember that these are user of the LinuxMCE software and are not Kubuntu users. If using the DVD Installation, the Kubuntu user created in linuxmce:linuxmce, which will not be one of the LinuxMCE users.
Location
You will be asked a series of questions regarding geographic location. Simply answer the questions as asked.
Rooms
Since LinuxMCE is much more the a Media Center, you will be asked to enter all of the rooms of your house. Highlight each type of room and then hit either the add button or the remove button to adjust to the desired number. Proceed through every room in the house. It is best to just take the time now to enter all of the rooms, as it will make things easier as you expand your system later on.
Lights
From this screen the House Setup Wizard will try and automatically detect plug and play lighting interfaces, and if found will ask a series of questions to ensure proper setup. If you do not have a lighting interface, then simply choose "Continue without one"
Alarm Panel
From this screen the House Setup Wizard will try and automatically detect plug and play alarm panel, and if found will ask a series of questions to ensure proper setup. If you do not have a security system, then simply choose "Continue without one"
VOIP Provider
This screen will automatically setup the VOIP Providers listed, provided you already have an account. It will not set up an account for you. Selection of VOIP Provider will start a series of questions which will require information about your existing account, including phone number, user id, password, etc. If you have not setup an account then skip this section, you will want to skip the section if you do not see your provider listed. Do not worry if your Provider is not listed. Other provider can be automatically setup from the LinuxMCE Admin Website after completing this wizard.
Floorplan
If you have an existing floorplan of your house you can add it now. If not it can be added later. Floorplan is not required for successful setup and/or usage of LinuxMCE.
Done
Once the House Setup Wizard is complete it will take you to the Media Player Wizard
