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NEO X7 mini Quad Core Media Hub Setup Guide Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc.
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Thank you for purchasing MINIX NEO X7mini. Follow this guide to setup your device. MINIX NEO X7mini is a revolutionary smart media hub based on a Quad ARM Cortex-A9 processor with Mali-400MP4 GPU and the latest Android™ OS. Sign into Google Play Store to download the favorite applications and install them directly into MINIX NEO X7mini.
Content Chapter 1: Connect ............5 What's in the box ..................6 MINIX NEO X7mini at a glance ...............7 What you need ..................10 Setting up MINIX NEO X7mini ..............11 Chapter 2: Basic Setup ..........12 Language setup ..................13 Time zone setup ...................13 Wi-Fi setup (basic) ................13 Chapter 3: Google Play Store ........14...
MINIX NEO X7mini at a glance 3 4 5 1. IR receiver 6. HDMI port 7. Optical audio port 2. Power LED 8. Ethernet jack 3. USB 2.0 port 1 9. DC 5V Power-in jack 4. USB 2.0 port 2 10.
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Recover button For firmware upgrade use only. HDMI port Connect MINIX NEO X7mini to the HDMI port of a high-definition TV or PC monitor using an HDMI cable. Optical audio port Connect to the optical audio input of an external sound processing unit, such as an amplifier.
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DC 5V Power-in jack Connect the 5V power adapter supplied in the package to this port. MINIX NEO X7mini requires less than 1A to operate however we have supplied a 5V 3A adapter with consideration that you need to connect to other power-drawing external devices such as an external hard drive.
A high-definition TV or PC monitor that can display 720p or 1080p video with at least one HDMI input. Cable An HDMI cable to connect MINIX NEO X7mini to your TV. Wireless network A wired network cable or an 802.11 b, g, or n Wi-Fi wireless network (wireless video streaming requires 802.11g or n), your wireless network...
Step 1: Connecting the cable 1. Connect one end of the HDMI cable to the HDMI port of your TV/ PC monitor. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the HDMI port of MINIX NEO X7mini. Step 2: Connecting the power Connect the 5V power adapter supplied in the package to this port.
Language setup You may choose the desired system language by the following steps: Launcher Home Screen > Settings > Language & input > Language The default language is English, you may choose your desired language and confirm. Time zone setup You should adjust the time zone according to your current location by the following steps: Launcher Home Screen >...
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Sign-in to your Google Account Launch the Google Play Store by the following steps: Launcher Home Screen -> Google Play Store, hit and confirm. To use Google Play Store you need a Google Account. If you already had a Google Account, select “Sign in” and login with your Google Account.
X7mini. This remote will be 100% functional when working with our customized user interface - the GridShow launcher Note: The MINIX remote will still function if you are not using the GridShow launcher, however, some keys might become useless, e.g the STOP button.
Functions of the MINIX remote MENU - Show menu options HOME - Return to Home Screen POWER - Enter/Exit sleep mode - Return to previous screen/cancel action BACK - 18 -...
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VOLUME DOWN - Adjust the system volume down VOLUME UP - Adjust the system volume up UP - Move upward LEFT - Move left RIGHT - Move right DOWN - Move downward OK - To confirm a particular action, and as an “Enter” key - 19 -...
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FCC Warning Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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