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- Page 1 A N D R O I D D E V I C E User Manual Please read this manual before operating your device and keep it for future reference.
- Page 2 Intellectual Property All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG HomeSync device, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “HomeSync System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions.
- Page 3 THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.
- Page 4 © 2013 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. All rights reserved. Do you have questions about your Samsung Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at: http://www.samsung.com/us/support ® The Bluetooth word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.
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Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Section 1: Getting Started ......4 Entering Text ......22 Home Screen ......22 Understanding This User Manual . - Page 7 Member Management ....47 Samsung Apps ......40 Security .
- Page 8 Samsung Products and Recycling ..57 Section 9: Warranty Information ....61 Care and Maintenance ....57 Standard Limited Warranty .
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Page 9: Section 1: Getting Started
Section 1: Getting Started Use the HomeSync device to play multimedia files on large Note: All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual screens that support High Definition Multimedia Interface displays may vary depending on the software version of (HDMI). -
Page 10: Device Layout And Function
Device Layout and Function 1. Notification light: The notification light alerts you to the device’s status with the following colors. The following items can be found on the side and back of • Blue (steady) your device as illustrated. – Network connected –... -
Page 11: Package Contents
3. Functions button: Press to confirm secure pairing with Note: Some items, including monitors, smartphones, and your smartphone. peripherals, may not be compatible with the device. Press and hold for a few seconds to capture a Package Contents screenshot. 4. Power adaptor port: Connect a power cable to supply Check the product box for the following items. -
Page 12: Installation
Installation 2. Connect the device to a network by connecting the LAN cable to the LAN cable port on the device. To install your device, follow these simple steps: 1. Connect the device to a monitor that supports the High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) using the HDMI cable. -
Page 13: Restarting The Device
Restarting the Device 3. Connect the power adaptor to the device, and then connect the power cord to the electrical socket. If your device is frozen or unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for more than 8 seconds. Note: Restarting may disconnect the device from your smartphone. -
Page 14: Turning On The Device
(see “Controlling a Screen” on page 18), and more. To use this feature, you must download HomeSync from Samsung Apps or the Google Play Store and install it on your smartphone. Note: When your smartphone supports the Near Field 2. - Page 15 NFC antenna area of the device. To use HomeSync, you must have a Samsung account. If you have not set up your Samsung account, the Samsung account screen displays. For more information, refer to your smartphone user manual.
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Page 16: Turning Off The Device
Turning Off the Device To turn off the device: Press and hold the Power button, and then select OK. For more information about how to control the screen, see “Controlling a Screen” on page 18. Caution! Do not disconnect the power adaptor from the device while applications are running. -
Page 17: Date And Time
Select Scan to make sure you have an accurate list of conditions above. Wi-Fi networks. 2. Read the Samsung error log statement and check Yes Select one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the or No, thanks. password, and select Connect. Select and connect to 3. -
Page 18: Setting Up Accounts
Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google reference. account. Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. The 1. Make a note of this name. It will be displayed when you Setting up accounts screen can be used to set up both accounts. - Page 19 1. Select variety of services to learn more. The Add a Google Account screen can be used to create a 2. Select Sign in if you already have a Samsung account. new Google account to sign in, if you already have a Google –...
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Page 20: Connecting To Audio Equipment
Backup and Restore Connecting to Audio Equipment This screen also displays if you signed in to your Google You can connect the HomeSync device to audio equipment, account. such as home theaters. 1. Read the backup and restore information. To connect the device to audio equipment, use an 2. -
Page 21: Troubleshooting
Some parts of screen are cut off: • Ensure that you have Samsung Kies 2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer. • Set the screen aspect ratio on your monitor to fit its original A network connection is not established when the LAN screen or select the auto aspect ratio setting manually. -
Page 22: Section 2: Basics
Section 2: Basics This section outlines some key features and basic functions of Interface your device. Features of Your Device • 2 external USB 3.0 connections • MicroUSB 1 PC Connection 11pin mUSB The following list outlines a few of the features included in your device. -
Page 23: Controlling A Screen
Controlling a Screen Control a TV or monitor screen by using your smartphone as a mouse or remote control. Start HomeSync on your smartphone, select Remote control, and then switch to the control mode you want. Note: Available control modes may vary depending on the smartphone you use. - Page 24 Using Touch Pad Using the Control Pad Tapping Touch the control pad to move the pointer. Tap the control pad to select a field. To open an application, to select an on-screen button, or to enter a For more information about how to use the control pad, see character using the on-screen “Using the Control Pad”...
- Page 25 Dragging (Touch Pad Pinching Mode) Tap and hold the control pad with two fingers, and then Drag left or right to move to spread them apart on a another page when the webpage or image to zoom is changed to a after into an area when tapping and holding the...
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Page 26: Screen Mirroring
Screen Mirroring Use the Screen Mirroring application to share your smartphone’s display on a connected monitor. For more information, refer to “Screen Mirroring” on page 31. Using the Mirror Mouse When you switch to the Mirror Mouse mode, the monitor screen displays on your smartphone. -
Page 27: Entering Text
Entering Text Home Screen To enter text, place the cursor at the text input field and then The Home screen provides icons for media applications at use the keyboard that appears on the smartphone screen. the bottom of the screen. Select an application icon to preview photos or videos in thumbnail view, or select a Note: You can also connect a keyboard to the USB port on the thumbnail to open the content. -
Page 28: Opening An Application
Buttons Opening an Application The following buttons display at the bottom of the screen: Open the Apps screen and select an application shortcut to open the application. Open the list of recent applications. To close the application, select Back. Opening from Recently-Used Applications Open the Home screen. -
Page 29: Apps Screen
Apps Screen Installing Applications Use application stores, such as Samsung Apps, to download The Apps screen displays icons for all applications, including and install applications. any new applications installed. To view and manage your downloaded applications: On the Home screen, select Apps. -
Page 30: Setting Up Accounts
Managing Applications Adding Accounts To manage Samsung Apps and Play Store applications: To set up a Google account or a Samsung account: 1. On the Apps screen, select Settings Add account. On the Apps screen, select Samsung Apps or Play Store 2. -
Page 31: Notifications
Notifications 3. Notifications displays system notifications. Select a notification entry to display the details. Notification icons appear in the lower right corner of the 4. Select Clear to remove Notifications from the screen to report device status and more. Notifications appear in the Notifications Panel. -
Page 32: Connecting To A Pc
Manually Uploading Pictures Connecting to a PC 1. Connect the device to the computer using the To manually upload pictures: microUSB cable. 1. Open the Gallery app. 2. Open My computer folder and double-click the device 2. Select and hold a picture to select it. name. -
Page 33: Connecting To A Wi-Fi Network
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network Adding Wi-Fi Networks If the desired network does not appear in the networks list: Connect the device to a Wi-Fi network to use the Internet or share media files with other devices. 1. Select Add Wi-Fi network at the bottom of the networks Turning Wi-Fi On and Off list. -
Page 34: Section 3: Internet And Screen Mirroring
Section 3: Internet and Screen Mirroring Once you connect your HomeSync device to Wi-Fi, it can access the internet. Also, Screen Mirroring can be used to display your smartphone screen on your TV or monitor. Internet Use this application to browse the Internet. On the Home screen, select Internet. - Page 35 Navigating the Internet Bookmarks The following options are available for Internet navigation. To bookmark the current webpage: Command Keys Select To return to the previous page, select Back. To open a bookmarked webpage: – or – Select Bookmarks, and then select the Select Back at the bottom of the screen.
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Page 36: Screen Mirroring
Download Images Screen Mirroring To save and download an image: Use this application to share your smartphone’s display on a connected monitor. Select and hold the image and select Save image. To check downloaded files: Note: This feature is not available on all smartphones. Select More options Downloads. -
Page 37: Section 4: Media
Section 4: Media Accessing the Music App This section explains how to use the media features of your device including the Play Music app, Music Player, the On the Apps screen, select Play Music. Gallery, the Video Player, and YouTube. The Play Music app searches your online library and Play Music App your device’s internal storage for music and playlists. -
Page 38: Music Player
Music Player Use this application to listen to music. On the Apps screen, select Music Player. Note: Some file formats are not supported depending on the device’s software version. Note: Some files may not play properly depending on the encoding used. Playing Music 7. -
Page 39: Gallery
Gallery Creating Playlists Make your own selection of songs. Use the Gallery application to view images. 1. Select New playlist, and then enter a title. On the Home or Apps screen, select Gallery. 2. Select OK. Note: If you select Gallery from the Home screen, image To add the currently-playing song to a playlist: thumbnails are displayed on the Home screen. -
Page 40: Video Player
More options and use the following Video Player again to launch the application. functions: • Favorite: Make the image a favorite. • Print: Print with a USB or Wi-Fi connection. The device is only compatible with some Samsung printers. • Rename: Rename the file. -
Page 41: Playing Videos
Playing Videos To view more options: Select a video to play. Select and use the following functions: • Share via: Share the video. • Chapter preview: If chapter information is recorded in the video file, display the chapters. Select a chapter to begin playing the video at that point. -
Page 42: Youtube
YouTube Watching Videos To find and watch a video: Use this application to watch videos from the YouTube website. 1. Select , and then enter a keyword. 2. Select one of the returned search results to watch a On the Home or Apps screen, select YouTube. video. -
Page 43: Section 5: Application And Media Stores
Any media item (Media Content) may be rented or purchased after Media Hub, Play Store, Play Movies & TV, and you create an account in Media Hub. Samsung Apps. • Media Content that is downloaded may be viewed concurrently on... -
Page 44: Play Store
Play Store • Media Content is downloaded and saved onto the SD card. • Your Media Content may pause/stop or not download in networks Use this application to purchase and download applications, where there is a weak signal. games, movies, TV videos, and music that are able to run on the device. -
Page 45: Samsung Apps
Uninstalling Applications Installing Applications To uninstall the applications purchased from Play Store: To find, purchase, and install applications from Samsung 1. On the Home or Apps screen, select Play Store Apps: 1. Browse applications by category or select 2. -
Page 46: Play Movies & Tv
Play Movies & TV Use this application to watch, download, and rent movies or TV shows. 1. On the Apps screen, select Play Movies & TV. 2. Select More options Help for more information. -
Page 47: Section 6: Utilities
Section 6: Utilities This section describes the various utility applications 4. After opening a document, select More options and available on your device such as POLARIS Office, Google use the following functions: search, My Files, Downloads, and McAfee Virus Scan. •... -
Page 48: Google
Google My Files To search the Internet: Use the My Files app to access all kinds of files stored in the device including images, videos, songs, and sound clips. 1. On the Apps screen, select Google. 1. On the Apps screen, select My Files. -
Page 49: Section 7: Settings
Section 7: Settings About Settings Setting Network Notification The device can detect open Wi-Fi networks and display an Use this application to configure the device, set application icon on the status bar to notify when available. options, and add accounts. 1. -
Page 50: Nearby Devices
Nearby Devices • Access control: Set whether or not to allow other DLNA-enabled devices to access your device. Search for other DLNA-enabled devices on the same Wi-Fi Sound network and allow the devices to share media files. • File sharing: Activate media sharing to allow other Change settings for various sounds on the device. -
Page 51: Storage
Storage 3. Select the RUNNING tab. All the applications that are currently running on the View memory information for your device. device display. Note: The actual available capacity of the internal memory is 4. Select Show cached processes to display all the cached less than the specified capacity because the operating processes that are running. -
Page 52: Member Management
2. Enter the administrator’s Samsung account email address and password, and select OK. As indicated on the Member management screen, you can 3. Enter a Samsung account email address of a guest, add an administrator by using the HomeSync application on your smartphone. -
Page 53: Security
Security Note: Make sure that your smartphone and the device are Change settings for securing the device. within the maximum Bluetooth range (10 m). • Firewall: Activate an Internet firewall to protect your data from Changing Administrator unapproved access. • Make passwords visible: Set the device to display passwords as To change the device administrator account: they are entered. -
Page 54: Language And Input
The following options are available: Advanced: Change the advanced settings. – – Tutorial: Learn how to enter text with the Samsung keyboard. Choose input languages: Select Automatic to use the local – Reset settings: Reset Samsung keyboard settings. language or select a language from the list. -
Page 55: Content Backup And Restoration
1. Select Content backup and restoration Restore. Back up or restore data by connecting an external USB storage device to the USB port (3.0). 2. Sign in to your Samsung account. Backing Up Data 3. Select Start restore. 1. Select Content backup and restoration Back up. -
Page 56: Accounts
3. Select variety of services to display information about Samsung services that are available. Add a Google or Samsung account to use. Adding Accounts 4. If you have no Samsung account, select Create new account. To add a Google account: – or –... -
Page 57: Mouseover
Removing Accounts Audio Output To remove accounts: Select a sound output format to use when connecting your 1. On the Apps screen, select Settings. device to HDMI devices. Date and Time 2. Select an account name under Accounts. 3. Select the account to remove and then select Access and alter the following settings to control how the Remove account. -
Page 58: Accessibility
Speech rate: Select a speed for the text-to-speech feature. • Legal information: Display Open source licences, – Listen to an example: Listen to the spoken text for an Google legal, Samsung legal, Privacy Alert, and License example. settings information. •... -
Page 59: Updating The Device Software
Upgrading Over the Air (FOTA) • Device name: Display your device’s name. To change the device name, select to display the Device name pop-up, 1. On the Apps screen, select Settings About device. enter a new name, and select OK. 2. -
Page 60: Section 8: Health And Safety Information
Section 8: Health and Safety Information In 1991–92, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics This device is capable of operating in Wi-Fi mode in the 2.4 Engineers (IEEE) and the American National Standards and 5 GHz bands. The FCC requires that devices operating Institute (ANSI) joined in updating ANSI’s 1982 standard for within 5.15-5.25 GHz may only be used indoors, not outside, safety levels with respect to human exposure to RF signals. - Page 61 2. This device must accept any interference received, using the integrated antennas. Any changes or modification including interference that may cause undesired to the product not expressly approved by Samsung could operation. void the user's authority to operate this device.
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Page 62: Samsung Products And Recycling
Samsung Products and Recycling Keep your Samsung device away from: Liquids of any kind Samsung cares for the environment and encourages its customers to recycle Samsung devices and genuine Keep the device dry. Precipitation, humidity, and liquids Samsung accessories. contain minerals that will corrode electronic circuits. -
Page 63: Operating Environment
Cleaning solutions • Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or Unplug the product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners, aerosol cleaners, harsh short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. - Page 64 When your Device is Wet The plug-socket combination must be accessible at all times because it serves as the main power-disconnecting device. Do not turn on your device if it is wet. If your device is Use only the manufacturer-provided AC adaptor approved for already on, turn it off.
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Page 65: Restricting Children's Access To Your Device
Restricting Children's Access to Your Other Important Safety Information Device • Only qualified personnel should service the device. Faulty service may be dangerous and may invalidate any warranty applicable to Your device is not a toy. Do not allow children to play with it the device. -
Page 66: Section 9: Warranty Information
SAMSUNG; (g) defects or damage resulting from improper testing, operation, maintenance, installation, service, or HomeSync Device 1 Year adjustment not furnished or approved by SAMSUNG;... - Page 67 SAMSUNG Customer Care at 1-888-987-4357. If SAMSUNG’s sole option, use rebuilt, reconditioned, or new SAMSUNG determines that any Product is not covered by this parts or components when repairing any Product, or may Limited Warranty, you must pay all parts, shipping, and labor replace the Product with a rebuilt, reconditioned or new charges for the repair or return of such Product.
- Page 68 ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY claims, whether in advertising, presentations or otherwise, LASTS, OR THE DISCLAIMER OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL on behalf of SAMSUNG regarding the Products or this Limited OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS Warranty.
- Page 69 You may opt out of this dispute resolution procedure by For any arbitration in which your total damage claims, providing notice to SAMSUNG no later than 30 calendar days exclusive of attorney fees and expert witness fees, are from the date of the first consumer purchaser’s purchase of the $5,000.00 or less (“Small Claim”), the arbitrator may, if you...
- Page 70 To avoid unintended information leaks and other problems of this sort, it is recommended that the device be returned to Samsung’s Customer Care Center for an Extended File System (EFS) Clear which will eliminate all user memory and return all settings to default settings. Please contact the...
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Page 71: End User License Agreement For Software
The Software is protected by copyright and other intellectual normal operation. BY USING THE DEVICE OR ITS PRELOADED property laws and treaties. Samsung or its suppliers own the SOFTWARE, YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS EULA. IF YOU title, copyright and other intellectual property rights in the DO NOT ACCEPT THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE DEVICE OR Software. - Page 72 Update that Samsung may provide to you or make available to you after the date you 4. CONSENT TO USE OF DATA. You agree that Samsung and its obtain your initial copy of the Software, unless we provide affiliates may collect and use technical information gathered other terms along with such Update.
- Page 73 License will terminate automatically without Unless your device is connected to the internet through Wi-Fi notice from Samsung if you fail to comply with any of the connection, the Software will access through your mobile terms and conditions of this EULA. Upon termination of this...
- Page 74 WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, OBTAINED BY YOU FROM products and services. You agree that Samsung shall not be SAMSUNG OR ITS AFFILIATES SHALL BE DEEMED TO ALTER responsible or liable, directly or indirectly, for any damage or...
- Page 75 (“Samsung Account”), and your LIABILITY TO YOU FOR ALL LOSSES, DAMAGES, CAUSES OF rights and obligations will be set forth in separate Samsung ACTION, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE BASED ON Account terms and conditions and privacy policies. There are...
- Page 76 Notwithstanding the foregoing, and “commercial software documentation” with only those Samsung may apply for injunctive remedies (or an equivalent rights as are granted to all other end users pursuant to the type of urgent legal relief) in any jurisdiction.
- Page 77 Opt Out.” You must include in the opt out e-mail (a) your part of any award, but may not grant Samsung its attorney name and address; (b) the date on which the device was fees, expert witness fees or costs unless it is determined that purchased;...
- Page 78 Software, and you will continue to enjoy the benefits of this license. 17. ENTIRE AGREEMENT; SEVERABILITY. This EULA is the entire agreement between you and Samsung relating to the Software and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous oral or written communications, proposals and representations with respect to the Software or any other subject matter covered by this EULA.
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Page 79: Index
Index Accessibility Settings 53 Care and Maintenance 57 Editing Images 35 Account Closing an Application 23 Electric Shock and Fire 59 adding 51 Connecting to a PC 27 Entering Text 22 removing 52 Control Pad 19 Ethernet 44 Accounts 51 Controlling a Screen 18 Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Adding an Account 51... - Page 80 Internet 29 Monitor 7 bookmarks 30 Mouseover 52 Gallery 34 download images 31 Music Player 33 Google history 30 My Contents 22 your account 14 opening links 30 My Files 43 Google Search 43 Keyboard Nearby Devices 45 HDMI connecting 22 Network cable 7 default 49...
- Page 81 34 signing in 51 memory 17 Pointer Speed 19 Samsung Keyboard Settings 49 memory information 46 Ports Samsung Products and Recycling 57 HDMI cable 6 Screen LAN cable 6 Talkback 53 Apps 24 microUSB 6 Tapping 19...
- Page 82 Uninstalling Applications 24 Warranty Information 61 YouTube 37 Updating Device Software 54 Watching Videos with YouTube 37 USB Port 6 Webpage Sharing 31 Wi-Fi adding networks 28 Video connecting to a network 28 codec 17 turning on and off 28 playing 35 Wi-Fi Settings 44 YouTube 37...