Apple MD199LL/A manual Configuring your Apple TV, Connecting to your wireless network

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Apple TV helps you select and configure your wireless network connection, and connect to iTunes on your computer if you want to watch or listen to the contents of your iTunes library.

Configuring your Apple TV

Have your network name and password (if you use one) and your Apple Remote handy when you configure Apple TV. Make sure there are no obstructions between the remote and Apple TV. For information about using your remote, see Chapter 3, “Watch.” on page 19.

If you:

ÂÂ Use a wired Ethernet network to connect, Apple TV automatically detects your network.

ÂÂ Use a wireless network to connect, Apple TV helps you select and configure your network connection.

Connecting to your wireless network

Apple TV helps you connect to your wireless network. If you use a name and password to access your network, have them ready.

Use the Apple Remote to:

1Select your network from the list, or enter your network name if the network is hidden.

2Enter your network password (if you use one).

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Contents Welcome. You’re watching Apple TV Page Contents Problem? No Problem Connect Connect What’s in the box For information about SeeApple TV at a glance IR receiver What you need High-definition TVCables NetworkSetting up Apple TV Connecting the cables Connect one end of the Hdmi cable to the back of your TVConnect the power cord Turn on your TV and select the inputPage Configure Configuring your Apple TV Connecting to your wireless networkSetting up Home Sharing Connecting to iTunesUpdating your iTunes software To set up Home Sharing in iTunes To set up Home Sharing on Apple TVWatch Using your Apple remote Basic remote functions Pairing Apple TV with a remoteTo pair Apple TV with the included remote Or, you can Unpairing Apple TV from a remoteTo unpair Apple TV from a paired remote Changing the remote battery To replace the batteryRenting movies and purchasing TV shows Problem? No Problem Troubleshooting First stepsStatus light If you can’t hear soundIf there’s noise coming from your TV speakers If Apple TV isn’t playing your photo albums or slideshowsIf the remote isn’t working If Apple TV can’t access the network If your TV screen appears fuzzy or blackTo reset all settings Resetting all the settings on your Apple TVIf you can see a picture but Apple TV isn’t responding To restore Apple TV using iTunes To restore Apple TVRestoring your Apple TV Service and support Serial and model numbersCare and cleaning Using connectors and portsKeeping Apple TV within acceptable temperatures Keeping the outside of Apple TV cleanApple