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Updating Software and Firmware

7. 

The ScreenBeam application update will download the upgrade  

installation files. 

8. 

When the download is complete, click Update and follow the onscreen 

instructions to upgrade the ScreenBeam installation. 

The Receiver’s software has been updated, as well as the ScreenBeam application.

Summary of Contents for ScreenBeam Pro SBWD100A EDU

Page 1: ...ScreenBeam Wireless Display Kit Model SBWD100A SBT100U User Manual Ver 1 5 Solutions for the Digital Life ...

Page 2: ...evice 11 Setting Up an Intel WiDi enabled Device 12 Setting Wireless Display Preferences 13 Preferences Window 13 Windows 7 8 Viewing Configuration 15 Updating Software and Firmware 16 Updating Software on Windows 7 8 Devices 16 Updating the Display Receiver Firmware Only 20 Frequently Asked Questions 21 Specifications and Technical Support 26 Software and USB Transmitter 26 Wireless Display Recei...

Page 3: ...am is compatible with laptops PCs running Windows 7 or 8 and connects seamlessly with smartphones tablets and other devices running Miracast or Intel s WiDi technology Package Contents The following items are in the ScreenBeam Kit package s ScreenBeam Display Receiver SBWD100A s ScreenBeam USB Transmitter SBT100U s ScreenBeam Wireless Display software CD s High speed HDMI cable s Power supply s Qu...

Page 4: ...ents Wireless Display Receiver s HDTV monitor with one free HDMI port s Available power outlet Wireless Display Software s Laptop or PC s Windows 7 or 8 32 64 bit s Minimum system requirements for web browsing presentations or slideshows Processor AMD A6 or Intel Gen 3 Core i3 equivalent processor Memory 2GB RAM or more Hard disk space 150MB or more Miscellaneous Available USB port s Recommended s...

Page 5: ...g to Know the ScreenBeam Components The ScreenBeam Kit contains two components Display Receiver and USB Transmitter The Receiver is the main component of the ScreenBeam Kit It receives video transmissions from compatible Windows 7 8 laptops PCs Wi Fi Miracast devices or laptops with Intel WiDi 3 5 or later The USB Transmitter is used for non Miracast or non WiDi laptops ScreenBeam Display Receiver...

Page 6: ...ed for software upgrades via a USB flash drive Refer to Chapter 4 Updating the ScreenBeam Software for more information ScreenBeam USB Transmitter The USB Transmitter has a single USB connection used to connect it to a USB port on a Windows 7 8 laptop PC that is not running Miracast or WiDi To use ScreenBeam in this manner you must install the ScreenBeam software on the computer see Chapter 2 of t...

Page 7: ...lay Receiver to an HDTV Monitor To connect the ScreenBeam Display Receiver to an HDTV monitor make sure you have the following items handy s ScreenBeam Display Receiver s HDMI cable s Display Receiver power cord To connect the Receiver to an HDTV monitor 1 Plug one end of the power cord into the power port on the back panel of the Receiver 2 Plug the other end of the power cord into a nearby elect...

Page 8: ...dows 7 8 laptop PC Wi Fi Miracast device or laptop with Intel WiDi 3 5 or later refer to one of the following sections of this chapter Setting Up a Windows 7 8 Laptop PC If your Windows 7 8 laptop PC does not have Miracast or WiDi enabled you must load the ScreenBeam Wireless Display software onto the laptop connect the USB Transmitter and then pair the Display Receiver to the USB Transmitter Make...

Page 9: ...utoPlay window will appear Click Run setup exe then follow the onscreen instructions If you don t see the AutoPlay screen locate the CD ROM folder from Windows Explorer then double click on setup exe If your laptop PC does not have a CD DVD drive go to http www actiontec com products sbupdate php to download the ScreenBeam software 3 A series of screens will appear detailing the steps to connect t...

Page 10: ...USB Transmitter and insert it into a USB drive on the laptop PC Click Next 5 Click in the button next to Yes I want to restart my laptop PC now then click Finish The laptop PC reboots After it finishes rebooting go on to the next section Pairing the USB Transmitter and Display Receiver ...

Page 11: ...connected the Receiver to an HDTV monitor and the USB Transmitter to a laptop PC you must pair the two ScreenBeam components To do this 1 After the laptop PC finishes rebooting click the ScreenBeam icon on your laptop PC s desktop 2 The main ScreenBeam screen will appear Click Add a Receiver ...

Page 12: ... Connecting to ScreenBeam 3 A new screen will appear Select your Receiver then click Connect 4 A PIN Personal Identification Number will appear on the screen of the HDTV monitor connected to the Receiver ...

Page 13: ...ver if it is connected to a laptop PC via the USB Transmitter 2 From your compatible Miracast device launch the wireless display application If using an Android native wireless display application refer to the Android user guide to launch the application If using a third party wireless display application refer to that application s user guide to launch 3 Search for the Display Receiver s name SBW...

Page 14: ...p PC from the Display Receiver if it is connected to a laptop PC via the USB Transmitter 2 From your Intel WiDi enabed laptop or device launch the Intel WiDi 3 5 or higher application 3 Search for the Receiver s name SBWD XXXX and select it from the menu The content on your Intel WiDi device is now displayed on the HDTV monitor connected to the Receiver Note Your WiDi system must be updated with t...

Page 15: ...monitor using ScreenBeam Most of these settings reside in the ScreenBeam Preferences window Preferences Window To open the Preferences window right click on the ScreenBeam icon from the system tray of the laptop PC s desktop When the ScreenBeam options menu appears click Preferences Note Changing these preferences affects Windows 7 8 laptops PCs only 3 ...

Page 16: ... allows ScreenBeam to be configured for an optimal viewing experience on the HDTV By default Video Playback is selected for better video display Select Presentation Slidehsow for a better still image display Adjust Screen Size Adjusting this slider changes the size of the picture on the HDTV monitor This setting is useful if the picture on the HDTV screen is overscanned that is the picture looks t...

Page 17: ...e Preferences window click OK to save the changed settings Windows 7 8 Viewing Configuration Mirroring By default ScreenBeam Wireless Display mirrors the screen on your compatible Windows 7 8 laptop Miracast device or laptop with Intel WiDi 3 5 or higher on the HDTV monitor Extended Desktop ScreenBeam can be used to take advantage of Windows Extended Desktop mode on the laptop PC which creates a s...

Page 18: ...you are using Miracast or Intel WiDi Updating Software on Windows 7 8 Devices This section explains how to update your ScreenBeam software if you are using both the ScreenBeam Display Receiver and Transmitter with a Windows 7 8 laptop PC 1 Make sure that ScreenBeam is disconnected Then right click on a profile from the main ScreenBeam window and select Check for updates Note Performing a software ...

Page 19: ...irmware 2 Another window will appear checking for available updates 3 When the check is complete it will indicate whether an update is available If so click Update now 4 The Display Receiver s software update is performed first ...

Page 20: ...g this transfer 6 Once the software transfer is complete the Receiver will reboot If there are more updates available for the ScreenBeam application click Next WARNING DO NOT power off the ScreenBeam Receiver or the laptop PC or remove the USB Transmitter during the upgrade process Doing so can cause the software to fail ...

Page 21: ...cation update will download the upgrade installation files 8 When the download is complete click Update and follow the onscreen instructions to upgrade the ScreenBeam installation The Receiver s software has been updated as well as the ScreenBeam application ...

Page 22: ...that the HDTV connected to the Receiver is powered on and the correct HDMI input is selected then plug the USB flash drive into the USB port on the Receiver 5 Unplug the Power cord from Receiver 6 Press and hold the Reset button on the Receiver with the tip of a pen 7 While holding the Reset button plug the Power connector into the Receiver and wait 8 When the Upgrade message appears on your HDTV ...

Page 23: ...t or Intel WiDi device No For Miracast devices refer to the user guide of the device s manufacturer For WiDi 3 5 and higher laptops make sure your system driver and WiDi software are up to date Why can t I see anything on my TV screen If you re not getting a picture on your TV make sure the ScreenBeam Receiver is connected powered on and the correct TV input HDMI 1 HDMI 2 etc has been selected I v...

Page 24: ...t 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 anti virus 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...

Page 25: ...in If running your laptop on battery make sure its power settings are configured for Maximum Performance or plug in your laptop s power cable My video quality is poor or I m seeing a mosaic display on my HDTV What should I do First make sure the laptop PC meets the recommended system requirements If you re seeing constant mosaic picture video display disconnect and then recon nect the ScreenBeam c...

Page 26: ...ceiver screen click on the wireless channel drop down menu then select a dif ferent wireless channel How can I update my Wireless Display Receiver firmware Go to http www actiontec com screenbeam to download the latest firmware and refer to the upgrade instructions posted online Why can t my Android device connect even though I have the Wi Fi Direct option For an Android device to connect it must ...

Page 27: ...ay on the TV Can I connect to multiple ScreenBeam Receivers simultaneously No You can only connect to one ScreenBeam Receiver at a time I initially selected Disconnect on my PC device and then I selected Connect on my PC device My laptop PC shows Pairing failed What should I do next Unplug the power cable attached to the ScreenBeam Receiver wait 5 seconds then connect the power cable to the Receiv...

Page 28: ...ements AMD A6 or Intel Gen 3 Core i3 equivalent processor 2GB of RAM 150MB of hard disk space Available USB port Recommended System Requirements AMD A8 or Intel Gen 3 Core i5 equivalent processor or faster 3GB of RAM or higher Features Wireless display Mirroring Extended desktop mode OS Supported Windows 7 Windows 8 32 64 Bit A ...

Page 29: ...roring3 Extended desktop mode3 A V Interface HDMI Video Up to 720p1 for ScreenBeam Wireless Display software and USB Transmitter Up to full 1080p1 for Intel WiDi laptops and Wi Fi Miracast devices Audio LPCM AAC Stereo1 for ScreenBeam Wireless Display software and USB Transmitter Surround1 for Intel WiDi laptops and Wi Fi Miracast devices 1 Audio video quality depends on the transmission source 2 ...

Page 30: ...y DVD if using ScreenBeam Wireless Display software and USB Transmitter Protected content HDCP 2 1 support for WiDi laptops and Miracast devices Power Input 5V 2A Power Consumption Less than 4W LED Indicators Power Environmental Power External 110 240v 0 2a 50 60 Hz Regulatory FCC part 15 IC UL Operating Temperature 0º C to 40º C 32ºF to 104ºF Storage Temperature 0ºC to 70ºC 32ºF to 158ºF ...

Page 31: ...te Specifications are subject to change without notice Technical Support If you need technical assistance contact Actiontec s Technical Support Department through the following Phone USA 1 888 436 0657 Email http support actiontec com email_support support_form php Internet http www actiontec com support ...

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