System Requirements; Slingbox; Pc Requirements; Smartphone Requirements - Sling Media SlingPlayer Mobile User Manual

Introduction

System Requirements

For SlingPlayer Mobile to function properly, it needs the following:

Slingbox

Slingbox with firmware version 1.0.63 (or later). For instructions, see "Upgrading Slingbox
Firmware" on page 37.
Important
Though you have the option to upgrade Slingbox firmware remotely, we
strongly advise you do it on the same local area network where your
Slingbox resides.

PC Requirements

• Windows XP (SP2) Home/Pro/MCE/Win 2K (SP4)
• ActiveSync 4.1 or higher
• SlingPlayer 1.3.0.175 (or later) installed

Smartphone Requirements

• Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone with 144 MHz CPU (or higher). (This version is not
compatible with Windows Mobile Pocket PC phones or PDAs.)
• 900 KB free program memory to install SlingPlayer Mobile.
• 4 MB free program memory for SlingPlayer Mobile to run.
• At least 16 gray levels display (65,536 color is recommended).
• Audio support plus speakers or headphones (stereo support recommended).
(On your smartphone, select Start > Settings > About to view information about your device.)
See "Supported Smartphones" on page 39 for the list of compatible devices.

Network Requirements

• SlingPlayer Mobile needs network download speeds of 120 Kbps (or higher).
• Slingbox needs network upload/download speeds of 256 Kbps (or higher).
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