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JD-150

Smart Stick for Android™

User Manual

Summary of Contents for JD-150

Page 1: ...JD 150 Smart Stick for Android User Manual...

Page 2: ...the registered trademarks or copyrights of their respective companies and are used for informational purposes only Android Google Google Play and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc The Android...

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Page 5: ...ont and rear views 13 Introduction 15 Setup and connect Smart Stick 15 Insert the microSD SDHC card For memory space expansion 15 Connect to HDMI port equipped televisions or monitors 17 Connect the i...

Page 6: ...Update from downloaded software file from BenQ website 32 Restore to factory defaults 33 Use apps 34 Main screen 34 Use smartphones or tablets as the remote controller BenQ Smart Remote 36 BenQ Smart...

Page 7: ...rt Stick 54 Use Screen Mirroring 55 Pre installed apps guide 57 Settings 61 Wireless networks 61 Device 61 Personal 63 Accounts 64 System 65 Frequently asked questions and resolutions 66 Specification...

Page 8: ...Settings Display Software functionality and hardware appearances in this book are described as contemporaneous as the product is first released which may be differed from software revisions or hardwa...

Page 9: ...9 Warning Knowledge of avoiding misusages false operation or improper behavior leading component corruption data loss or injury Icon Item Description...

Page 10: ...bring you enjoyments of versatile cloud content services by BenQ but also provides all around multimedia playback ability in videos photos music and so forth moreover you can use it for web browsing a...

Page 11: ...immediately if any item missing or damaged Smart Stick for Android x 1 Power adapter x 1 Supply varies from regions HDMI cable x 1 Infrared remote controller x 1 Two AAA batteries required Quick star...

Page 12: ...om the package Product appearances and images in this book may be different from the actual products rolled out in your region Please use BenQ genuine parts to ensure compatibility and safety Please k...

Page 13: ...ct Smart Stick to the HDMI port on display terminals 2 Power LED Lit in blue when system on and in red when standing by 3 Reset button For service only Do not press the button when Smart Stick is in u...

Page 14: ...and Connect USB external storage devices page 21 for more information 6 USB 2 0 port For use with external keyboard and mouse on operating each convenient functions of Smart Stick 7 Antenna Receives...

Page 15: ...space expansion A microSD SDHC card purchase required expands available memory space of Smart Stick Insert the microSD SDHC card into the slot on Smart Stick to the full end with a click Make sure th...

Page 16: ...rom the slot Please insert the microSD SDHC card as directed Incorrectly squeeze the card into the slot may cause damage Smart Stick supports microSD SDHC cards with the capacity up to 64 GB The apps...

Page 17: ...Connect to HDMI port equipped televisions or monitors You have to connect Smart Stick to the HDMI port on televisions or monitors to bring it into full play HDMI port on television or monitors HDMI ca...

Page 18: ...ttach the receiver to the bottom corner of the television or the monitor as illustrated or anywhere conductive signal reception To ensure proper signal reception please keep the remote controller and...

Page 19: ...your USB keyboard and mouse to USB Type A port of Smart Stick There is no guarantee of all USB keyboards and mice by every manufacturer to be compatible with Smart Stick If you use the 2 4 GHz wireles...

Page 20: ...d below connect the other end to the power adapter and then plug the adapter into a power outlet Please be sure to use Smart Stick with the included power adapter to avoid malfunctions Please disconne...

Page 21: ...k For external hard drives please make sure there is sufficient power supply and connect external hard drives to the Smart Stick through the USB Type A port of the Y shape USB cable There is no guaran...

Page 22: ...for details Wireless keyboard and mouse see Connect USB keyboard and mouse page 19 for details BenQ IR remote controller see Connect the infrared remote controller page 18 and Remote control functions...

Page 23: ...1 Power Press to have Smart Stick enter standby mode or back to normal mode 2 4 way control and OK Press 4 way control up down left right to select items on the screen Press OK to confirm 3 Back Press...

Page 24: ...or for controlling 8 Mute Press to mute the sound and press again to resume 9 Recently used apps Press to display a list of recently used apps 10 Home Press to back to the main screen Press and hold t...

Page 25: ...m press and hold OK button on the remote controller to pop up the menu applicable to the item Available feature varies from items Text input A virtual keyboard for text input pops up automatically at...

Page 26: ...ettings Advanced More Settings PERSONAL Language input Due to limited button functionality on included remote controller of Smart Stick and various operations in apps there is no guarantee to the incl...

Page 27: ...r and the infrared receiver be in line of sight Do not strike or drop the remote controller Do not wet the remote controller or put it in damp Do not expose the remote controller to direct sunlight Sc...

Page 28: ...ttery immediately when the old one exhausted Remove battery from the remote controller if not using the remote controller for a long time Chemicals leaked from battery may cause skin irritation and co...

Page 29: ...tick to display If you wish to use Smart Stick with wireless network please make sure your have an SSID and its password in hand 1 Wait for the Smart Stick to boot up with the BenQ screen This may tak...

Page 30: ...ment are simulated for illustrative purposes only Actual displays may vary by the product supplied for your region Once the initial setup is complete and you have logged into Google Account successful...

Page 31: ...tem sound volume by following methods Press volume up down button on the remote controller Go to Settings Advanced More Settings Sound Volumes Update Smart Stick software System software of your Smart...

Page 32: ...oftware file from BenQ website 1 Make sure Smart Stick is connected to the Internet 2 Visit the local BenQ website from www BenQ com and check if a new version of software is available 3 If a new soft...

Page 33: ...oceed initial setup Automatic update Local update and Manual update now will erase all self installed apps Be sure to back up all self installed apps beforehand If you choose to update from self downl...

Page 34: ...setup or every time you turned on Smart Stick the main screen appears as below You may press home button on the IR remote controller to return the main screen at once while using other apps Select a d...

Page 35: ...devices 3 Google Select to launch Google apps 4 ALL APPS Select to launch the list of all installed apps 5 Browser Select to browse the Internet as if with a computer 6 Media Player Select to manipula...

Page 36: ...rt device to download the app 3 A QR code will be revealed on the display with a text field for e mail address input Use your smart device to scan the QR code and directly download the app or input an...

Page 37: ...ork such as connecting to the same wireless access point before establishing connection Only at a time can one smart device with BenQ Smart Remote remotely control Smart Stick You have to drop the cur...

Page 38: ...mode Text You may switch to the mode suits you best depending on features and the necessity of each app for your handy operation Remote controller mode D pad Tap to launch BenQ Smart Remote Once conn...

Page 39: ...up down left right to select items on the screen Tap OK to confirm 5 Tap this button to back to previous page or previous level of menu 6 Tap these 4 color buttons for certain functions where availabl...

Page 40: ...ing fingers on a touch panel for The layout in cursor mode is illustrated as below Item Description 1 Tap this button and swipe right to reveal BenQ Smart Remote properties and information as well as...

Page 41: ...touch panels on smart devices Use both fingers simultaneously swiping up and down on this area for scrolling web pages 4 Tap this button to back to previous page or previous level of menu 5 Tap this b...

Page 42: ...re switching to text mode The layout in text mode is illustrated as below Item Description 1 Tap this button and swipe right to reveal BenQ Smart Remote properties and information as well as set curso...

Page 43: ...o the text field 5 Tap this button to have Smart Stick enter standby mode 6 Tap this button to mute Tap again to resume 7 Given selected characters in the text field tap this button to replace selecte...

Page 44: ...smart devices with touch panels to your Smart Stick to watch your family together 1 Make sure your Smart Stick has connected to the Internet 2 At the main screen of Smart Stick select ALL APPS PlayToG...

Page 45: ...f your Smart Stick s MAC address If you wish to rename select Device name to rename it You smart device will use the function by discovering the name 5 Make sure you have downloaded and installed Play...

Page 46: ...same wireless access point and networking is available 7 Launch PlayToGo app on your smart device The help screen appears if first launch Shut the help screen to proceed to channel list of PlayToGo Th...

Page 47: ...smart device and tap to play the video and transfer the content to the playback device Select Send to for the playback device name which is the name you set in step 4 at top of the screen if first str...

Page 48: ...l playback via BenQ Smart Remote Launching BenQ Smart Remote at PlayToGo varies from operating systems If iOS tap BenQ Smart Remote at bottom right whereas if Android tap BenQ Smart Remote at top righ...

Page 49: ...ontents including videos audios and photos on DLNA devices such as smartphones tablets or computers in the local network It is recommended to utilize BenQ Smart Remote for playback when media transmit...

Page 50: ...nd the Android device are in the same local network such as connecting to the same wireless access point and networking is available 3 Please make sure you have turned on the function by selecting Med...

Page 51: ...face layout varies from Android devices The selected media file will be streamed and started playing on Smart Stick The default name of Smart Stick is set as JD 150 the last 4 characters of your Smart...

Page 52: ...Smart Stick and smartphone tablet are in the same local network such as connecting to the same wireless access point and networking is available 3 Please make sure you have downloaded and installed t...

Page 53: ...by selecting Media Player Media center DLNA_DMP 5 On your Smart Stick tap the name of your smartphone tablet in Media Player Media center Media Player You have setup the connection between your smart...

Page 54: ...ettings on browsing and sharing if required please carry out at the time being Please refer to the user guide of the application for details 4 Select Media Player Media center DLNA_DMP at the main scr...

Page 55: ...screens to Smart Stick without any intermediate equipment To use Screen Mirroring 1 At Smart Stick select ALL APPS Screen Mirroring 2 At your smart device select the term Miracast or similar and then...

Page 56: ...n your smart device will be mirrored to Smart Stick The device name of your smart device will be listed after Peer List as in the sketch above Due to hardware divergence and software discrepancy not e...

Page 57: ...les in internal memory of Smart Stick the memory card or the external USB storage device BenQ Suggest Select to view apps recommended by BenQ Browser Select to browse the Internet as if with a compute...

Page 58: ...ntelligent personal assistant developed by Google Google Setting Select to configure service settings of Google Handouts Select to use instant messaging and video chat platform developed by Google ipe...

Page 59: ...o settings Select to setup playing videos from smartphones or tablets QissMusic Music Player Select to play music files in internal memory of Smart Stick the memory card or the external USB storage de...

Page 60: ...all apps but you cannot erase or uninstall pre installed apps in Smart Stick To uninstall apps select Settings Advanced More Settings Device Apps or select apps to be uninstalled in Downloaded tag and...

Page 61: ...reless network connectivity Informs a list of available WLAN networks once switched on Data usage Reveals uploaded and downloaded data usages of each app in Smart Stack during a certain period More VP...

Page 62: ...y available memory and occupied storage space Apps Reveals all installed apps on Smart Stick including downloaded apps and executing apps Permissions Grants or denies apps to access resources and inte...

Page 63: ...r Smart Stick restaurants in the proximity can be revealed Security Administrates apps installation acknowledgment and manages credential storage Language input Language Sets the language for Smart St...

Page 64: ...Description Add account Manages accounts and available services on Smart Stick You can administer accounts associated with Google Facebook and e mail as well as decide information synchronization type...

Page 65: ...ually when Automatic date time disables Select time zone Sets current time zone manually Use 24 hour format Sets time format to 24 hour clock Choose date format Sets date format manually Developer opt...

Page 66: ...Network unavailable Please check validity of SSID signal strength and WLAN settings Please make sure your WLAN access point supports 2 4 GHz frequency band and its wireless channel settings If connec...

Page 67: ...r the use of the remote controller is not beyond 5 meters away from the infrared receiver Make sure whether remote controller and the infrared are in line of sight Make sure whether the infrared recei...

Page 68: ...and the volume is set correctly Make sure whether the display has been connected with power supply If there is a switch on the power plug is the switch turned on Make sure whether Smart Stick is prope...

Page 69: ...storage space Make sure whether Smart Stick s WLAN signal reception is OK WLAN is not interfered by other appliance or wireless bandwidth is hogged by other devices If not the problem with WLAN bandw...

Page 70: ...fficient Go to Settings Advanced More Settings Storage to check if space is all occupied If all occupied please remove apps or sanitize occupied space Uninstall infrequent used apps Insert an addition...

Page 71: ...KitKat Memory DDR3 1GB Storage Flash memory 8GB Wireless 802 11 b g n 2 4G Ports Interfaces HDMI x 1 USB 2 0 x 2 one on the power cord micro SD card slot x 1 IR receiving port x 1 SD card slot Yes up...

Page 72: ...72 Other Dimension 90 75 L x 36 4 W x 12 4 H mm HDMI plug included antenna excluded Weight Approximate 50g antenna included Power input 5V 2A...

Page 73: ...or damp and keep it away from liquids such as drinks or faucets Please do not expose this device to direct sunlight or the glare and keep it away from any heat source such as radiators furnaces or an...

Page 74: ...pter with papers or any objects to reduce the cooling effect Please do not use the adapter in bags Please do not use the adapter in the proximity of excessive moisture Please do not touch the adapter...

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