Harmony 890 Advanced Universal Remote Reviewer’s Guide – Page 15
5. Setting Up the Harmony 890 Remote
The Harmony 890 remote control setup is
a six-step process, estimated to take
approximately 45 minutes to 1½ hours,
depending on the complexity of the
system being controlled and the user's
familiarity with the system.
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First, install the software and drivers from
the CD, and follow the onscreen
instructions. The software will then
connect you with the Harmony Web site.
You will first be prompted to set up a
user account. Your progress will be
shown on screen throughout the setup
process in the form of a grey and green
status bar.
Step 1: Creating a Harmony Account
At the end of software installation, you
will be taken automatically to the
Harmony Web site (if not, please visit
logitech.com/harmony and click on New
User Login). You will be asked to enter
your User ID and password, which you
will use to log in each time you want to
update your Harmony remote control
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(fig. 1).
Step 2: Testing the Connection
At this point, the Web interface will ask
you to plug in the Harmony 890 remote
with the provided mini-USB cable. This
is simply to make certain the hardware
is functioning properly and is able to
upload and download information. When
you've arrived at Step 5 of the process –
updating the remote – you will plug the
USB cable into the rear of the RF
Wireless Extender
(fig. 2).
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Step 3: Setting Up the Devices
During this step, the wizard helps
identify the various entertainment
components you want to control with the
Harmony 890 remote. First, you'll be
asked to select the kinds of components
you are using
(fig. 3), and then choose
brand names by using the pull-down
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