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Part V.  Frequently Asked Questions 

This chapter lists a series of frequently  asked questions concerning the  operation of the 
ScreenBeam components. 

Note

: Go to 

http://www.actiontec.com/screenbeam

 to access any FAQs created or updated 

after the publication date of this manual. 

I

ve  inserted  the  software  CD  into  the  CD-ROM  drive,  but  it  doesn

t  install.  What 

should I do? 

In Windows Explorer, browse to the CD-ROM drive (e.g., D:), then locate and double-click 
the 

Setup.exe

 file. 

My  laptop  computer  does  not  have  a  CD-ROM  drive.  How  can  I  install  the 

ScreenBeam Wireless Display software? 

If your computer doesn

t have a CD-ROM drive, go to the following link:   

http://www.actiontec.com/products/sbupdate.php

. You will need information from the sticker 

on  the  bottom  of  the  Receiver.  Once  you  have  entered  the  information,  download  the 
software as indicated on the web page. 

The ScreenBeam Wireless Display software can

t launch

 it says it can

t find a USB 

Transmitter. How can I solve this? 

First, if the display software doesn

t launch, wait about a minute before trying anything else. 

Then, unplug and plug the Transmitter back in, and try launching the display software again. 
If that doesn

t work, open the Windows Device Manager and make sure the ScreenBeam 

Transmitter is NOT disabled (locate it under Network). 

Should  I  be  concerned  if  Windows

  firewall  or  anti-virus  software  warns  that 

ScreenBeam is trying to open a port? 

ScreenBeam requires Windows to temporarily open a port to stream content to the TV. Click 

Allow

 when the message appears. Some antivirus software settings can be more restrictive 

than others, and you may not get a notification at all. If you are using anti-virus software and 
ScreenBeam is not operating properly, you may need to temporarily disable the anti-virus 
software,  and  re-enable  it  after  using  ScreenBeam.  If  the  problem persists,  consult  your 
anti-virus user guide to configure the proper settings for ScreenBeam. 

I  cannot  detect  the  Receiver  from  my  laptop  computer  using  the  ScreenBeam 

Wireless Display software. What

s wrong? 

First, make sure the Transmitter is connected to the USB port. Then, select 

Add a receiver

 

and try again. 

My laptop/PC displays the following message: 

Color scheme has been changed.

 Is 

this a problem? 

Summary of Contents for SBT200DI

Page 1: ...ScreenBeam USB Transmitter Product Wireless LAN equipment Model SBT200DI User Manual V2 1 ...

Page 2: ...hannel 7 2 3 1 Using Preferences 8 Part III Setting Wireless Display Preferences 10 3 1 Preferences Window 10 3 2 Language 10 3 3 Wireless Channel 11 3 4 Display Content 11 3 5 Adjust Screen Size 11 3 6 Enable Push Button Pairing 11 3 7 Enable Low Resolution Mode 11 3 8 Restore Defaults 11 3 9 Windows Viewing Configuration 12 3 9 1 Mirroring 12 3 9 2 Extended Desktop 12 Part IV Updating Software 1...

Page 3: ...FCC Warning ...

Page 4: ...ccept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device French Le présentappareilestconforme aux CNR d Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence L exploitationestautorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage et 2 l utilisateur de l appareildoit accepter tout brouillageradioélectriquesubi même...

Page 5: ...0 1 1 Features Key features include l Works with Windows 7 8 8 1 and 10 systems see minimum system requirements l Wirelessly streams movies videos photos music applications etc directly to an available HDTV monitor l Beams presentations spreadsheets and collaboration projects directly to an HDTV monitor or projector l Directly connects with a ScreenBeam Receiver for better video quality does not i...

Page 6: ...or more 1 3 Getting to Know the Transmitter The ScreenBeam USB Transmitter is used for non Miracast or non WiDi laptops The USB Transmitter has a single USB connection used to connect to a USB port on a Windows 7 8 8 1 10 laptop computer not running Miracast or WiDi To connect with ScreenBeam Receivers install the ScreenBeam Wireless Display software on the computer see Section 2 1 Loading the Sof...

Page 7: ...Software To load the ScreenBeam software and connect the Transmitter to a computer 1 Insert the ScreenBeam CD into the CD drive of the computer 2 An AutoPlay window appears Click Run setup exe and then follow the onscreen instructions If the AutoPlay screen does not appear locate the CD ROM folder then double click setup exe If the computer does not have a CD DVD drive go to http www actiontec com...

Page 8: ...s ready for wireless display 2 2 Pairing the Transmitter Before pairing the Transmitter make sure the Receiver is connected to an HDTV monitor and powered on and the Transmitter is connected to a computer To pair the Transmitter 1 After the software and drivers are installed double click the ScreenBeam Wireless Display icon on the desktop 2 The the ScreenBeam Wireless Display screen appears Click ...

Page 9: ...is not displayed after the software is launched locate it in the Notification Area Click the ScreenBeam Wireless Display icon to display the main screen 3 The Add a ScreenBeam Receiver screen appears Select the appropriate receiver then click Connect ...

Page 10: ...6 4 A PIN Personal Identification Number appears on the HDTV monitor connected to the Receiver Enter the PIN in the Add a ScreeBeam Receiver screen on the computer within 60 seconds then click Next ...

Page 11: ...reless Display software provides wireless channel selection which allows the use of a specific channel 5GHz band for its wireless connection To select a wireless channel 1 Start the ScreenBeam Wireless Display software then click Add a receiver from the main screen 2 The Add a ScreenBeam Receiver window appears Select a channel from the Channel drop down menu ...

Page 12: ...ill be used Note l This channel is used for adding a new Receiver l Availability of channels depends on the sales region 2 3 1 Using Preferences You can also define a wireless channel from the Preferences window To select a wireless channel 1 Make sure the computer is disconnected from the Receiver then open the ScreenBeam Wireless Display s Preferences window 2 Select the desired channel from the...

Page 13: ...he Receiver The selected channel will be used Note l The wireless channel configuration in the Preferences window is used for persistence connection Generally Auto is recommended l Availability of channels depends on the sales region ...

Page 14: ...nces window 3 1 Preferences Window To open the ScreenBeam Wireless Display Preferences window right click the ScreenBeam icon from the Notification Area of the computer s desktop When the ScreenBeam options menu appears click Preferences Note Changing these preferences affects computers running Windows 7 8 8 1 10 only 3 2 Language Select the language used by the ScreenBeam Wireless Display softwar...

Page 15: ...ges the size of the picture on the HDTV monitor This is useful if the picture on the HDTV screen is overscanned that is the picture looks too big to fit on the screen If this occurs adjust the slider until the entire picture appears on the HDTV screen 3 6 Enable Push Button Pairing Activating this option allows devices or computers to connect with a Receiver without having to enter a Personal Iden...

Page 16: ... be used with Windows Extended Desktop mode on the computer which creates a single desktop that stretches across both the computer screen and the HDTV monitor To use Extended Desktop toggle the display output type on the Windows 7 8 8 1 10 computer Additionally a hot key Windows key P can be used or the setting can be manually configured from the system s Display settings Refer to your computer us...

Page 17: ...ss Display software is disconnected from the receiver Then right click the ScreenBeam Wireless Display icon in the Notification Area and select Check for updates Note Performing a software update may cause the ScreenBeam Wireless Display application to restart If this occurs relaunch the ScreenBeam Wireless Display application after the update is completed 2 The Check for ScreenBeam Updates window...

Page 18: ...eenBeam Wireless Display application downloads the upgrade installation files 4 When the download is complete click Update and follow the onscreen instructions to upgrade the ScreenBeam Wireless Display application ...

Page 19: ...15 The ScreenBeam Wireless Display application has been updated ...

Page 20: ...ch wait about a minute before trying anything else Then unplug and plug the Transmitter back in and try launching the display software again If that doesn t work open the Windows Device Manager and make sure the ScreenBeam Transmitter is NOT disabled locate it under Network Should I be concerned if Windows firewall or anti virus software warns that ScreenBeam is trying to open a port ScreenBeam re...

Page 21: ...mmended system requirements If you re seeing constant mosaic picture video display disconnect and then reconnect the ScreenBeam components When viewing video sometimes I see a horizontal line appears across the screen What should I do This may occur when you use Windows Media Player to play video You may try another video media player application to resolve this issue How can I update my ScreenBea...

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