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Contents 1 Trademark notice 2 Safety and notice Safety Compliance Care of the environment Notice Written Offer Warranty 3 Get started Place Install Connect to your HDTV Switch on or off First-time setup Set up the screen display Set up the network Use the remote control Install batteries into the remote control Calibrate the remote control...
Contents 1 Trademark notice 2 Safety and notice Safety Compliance Care of the environment Notice Written Offer Warranty 3 Get started Place Install Connect to your HDTV Switch on or off First-time setup Set up the screen display Set up the network Use the remote control Install batteries into the remote control Calibrate the remote control...
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Use the remote control as a game console (for some games) 4 Basics Home screen Find apps Text entry Select input methods Enter text Customize the Home screen Add app icons and widgets Delete items Relocate items 5 Play Play from online services Install apps Manage apps Play movies from a mass storage device...
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Use the remote control as a game console (for some games) 4 Basics Home screen Find apps Text entry Select input methods Enter text Customize the Home screen Add app icons and widgets Delete items Relocate items 5 Play Play from online services Install apps Manage apps Play movies from a mass storage device...
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About MediaBox System updates Status and information about the device 8 Update the firmware Update the firmware through the SD card 9 Troubleshooting Model No. & SN No picture USB content cannot be read HMP8100 does not respond to the pressing of keys...
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About MediaBox System updates Status and information about the device 8 Update the firmware Update the firmware through the SD card 9 Troubleshooting Model No. & SN No picture USB content cannot be read HMP8100 does not respond to the pressing of keys...
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The remote control cannot respond quickly to the pressing of keys The new remote control does not work with the player The firmware updating is not complete after a long time HMP8100 hangs during firmware updating 10 Specification...
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The remote control cannot respond quickly to the pressing of keys The new remote control does not work with the player The firmware updating is not complete after a long time HMP8100 hangs during firmware updating 10 Specification...
Trademark notice ® The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S.
Trademark notice ® The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, and the HDMI Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S.
Safety and notice Read and understand all instructions before you use this product. If damage is caused by failure to follow the instructions, the warranty does not apply. Safety • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Use only power supplies listed in the user manual. •...
Safety and notice Read and understand all instructions before you use this product. If damage is caused by failure to follow the instructions, the warranty does not apply. Safety • Only use attachments/accessories specified by the manufacturer. • Use only power supplies listed in the user manual. •...
CLASS II apparatus with double insulation, and no protective earth provided. Note • The type plate is located on the bottom of the product. Care of the environment Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet.) Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if...
CLASS II apparatus with double insulation, and no protective earth provided. Note • The type plate is located on the bottom of the product. Care of the environment Environmental information All unnecessary packaging has been omitted. We have tried to make the packaging easy to separate into three materials: cardboard (box), polystyrene foam (buffer) and polyethylene (bags, protective foam sheet.) Your system consists of materials which can be recycled and reused if...
If you prefer not to use email or if you do not receive confirmation receipt within a week after mailing to this email address, please write to Open Source Team, 6/F, Philips Electronics Building, 5 Science Park East Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong. If you do not receive timely confirmation of your letter, please email to the email address above.
If you prefer not to use email or if you do not receive confirmation receipt within a week after mailing to this email address, please write to Open Source Team, 6/F, Philips Electronics Building, 5 Science Park East Avenue, Hong Kong Science Park, Shatin, New Territories, Hong Kong. If you do not receive timely confirmation of your letter, please email to the email address above.
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• Any operation expressly prohibited in this manual, or any adjustments and assembly procedures not recommended or authorized in this manual shall void the warranty.
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• Any operation expressly prohibited in this manual, or any adjustments and assembly procedures not recommended or authorized in this manual shall void the warranty.
Get started Place HMP8100 works with the supplied uWand remote control. For good navigation and interaction experience, do the following: Place HMP8100 as shown: Good Best Good If necessary, reduce the distance and angle between HMP8100 and the remote control.
Get started Place HMP8100 works with the supplied uWand remote control. For good navigation and interaction experience, do the following: Place HMP8100 as shown: Good Best Good If necessary, reduce the distance and angle between HMP8100 and the remote control.
Through an HDMI cable, connect HMP8100 to a high-definition TV (HDTV). • Connect to an external audio system For high quality audio, you can connect HMP8100 to your sophisticated audio system. ThroughR AUDIO L: Use audio cables to connect HMP8100 to the audio input connectors on •...
Through an HDMI cable, connect HMP8100 to a high-definition TV (HDTV). • Connect to an external audio system For high quality audio, you can connect HMP8100 to your sophisticated audio system. ThroughR AUDIO L: Use audio cables to connect HMP8100 to the audio input connectors on •...
On the remote control, press to switch on. » The power indicator lights up green. On the TV, switch to the input source of HMP8100: • On the remote control of your TV, use the source button to select the...
On the remote control, press to switch on. » The power indicator lights up green. On the TV, switch to the input source of HMP8100: • On the remote control of your TV, use the source button to select the...
To switch HMP8100 to standby mode, press again on the remote control. » The power indicator lights up red. First-time setup The first time you use HMP8100, do the following setup: Select the menu language on HMP8100; • • Set up the screen display on your TV;...
To switch HMP8100 to standby mode, press again on the remote control. » The power indicator lights up red. First-time setup The first time you use HMP8100, do the following setup: Select the menu language on HMP8100; • • Set up the screen display on your TV;...
Set up the network Connect HMP8100 to a router (Access Point) through an Ethernet cable or through Wi-Fi. You can connect HMP8100 to the network that is built around the router. To connect to the Internet, make sure that the router connects to the Internet directly and no dial-up is required on the computer.
Set up the network Connect HMP8100 to a router (Access Point) through an Ethernet cable or through Wi-Fi. You can connect HMP8100 to the network that is built around the router. To connect to the Internet, make sure that the router connects to the Internet directly and no dial-up is required on the computer.
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Connect through an Ethernet cable Use an Ethernet cable to connect HMP8100 to the router. On HMP8100, click Ethernet Configuration. Select ON to switch on the Ethernet connection. » A pop-up screen is displayed for you to set up the network connection...
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Connect through an Ethernet cable Use an Ethernet cable to connect HMP8100 to the router. On HMP8100, click Ethernet Configuration. Select ON to switch on the Ethernet connection. » A pop-up screen is displayed for you to set up the network connection...
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To check for the settings of the router, enter the IP address (for example, 192.168.1.1) in the web browser (for example, Internet Explorer) of the computer. Get the information in the setup page. On HMP8100, select Static IP. Assign the IP address manually.
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To check for the settings of the router, enter the IP address (for example, 192.168.1.1) in the web browser (for example, Internet Explorer) of the computer. Get the information in the setup page. On HMP8100, select Static IP. Assign the IP address manually.
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IP address: 192.168.1.XX (where XX denotes a number), Subnet mask: 255.255.255.000. Connect through Wi-Fi On HMP8100, click Wi-Fi Configuration. Select Wi-Fi settings. Select the option to switch on the Wi-Fi function. » You see a list of Wi-Fi networks in range.
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IP address: 192.168.1.XX (where XX denotes a number), Subnet mask: 255.255.255.000. Connect through Wi-Fi On HMP8100, click Wi-Fi Configuration. Select Wi-Fi settings. Select the option to switch on the Wi-Fi function. » You see a list of Wi-Fi networks in range.
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On the pop-up screen, enter the password to the network. is displayed in the status bar when the Wi-Fi connection is » completed successfully. » Next time you switch on HMP8100, HMP8100 connects to the previously connected network automatically.
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On the pop-up screen, enter the password to the network. is displayed in the status bar when the Wi-Fi connection is » completed successfully. » Next time you switch on HMP8100, HMP8100 connects to the previously connected network automatically.
Note • If MAC address filtering is enabled on your router, add the MAC address of HMP8100 to the list of devices that are allowed to join the network. To find the Wi-Fi MAC address, go to Settings > About MediaBox > Status on the Home screen.
Note • If MAC address filtering is enabled on your router, add the MAC address of HMP8100 to the list of devices that are allowed to join the network. To find the Wi-Fi MAC address, go to Settings > About MediaBox > Status on the Home screen.
Calibrate the remote control With the supplied uWand remote control, you can navigate and select on HMP8100 as you do with a mouse on a computer. Make sure that you have placed HMP8100 properly (see 'Place' on page 10). Setupwizard. Go to...
Calibrate the remote control With the supplied uWand remote control, you can navigate and select on HMP8100 as you do with a mouse on a computer. Make sure that you have placed HMP8100 properly (see 'Place' on page 10). Setupwizard. Go to...
If the Game mode is available on your TV, select the mode to reduce the picture processing time and allow the cursor to move more smoothly. • To pair a new uWand remote control with HMP8100 , refer to "Troubleshooting" (see 'Troubleshooting' on page 48). •...
If the Game mode is available on your TV, select the mode to reduce the picture processing time and allow the cursor to move more smoothly. • To pair a new uWand remote control with HMP8100 , refer to "Troubleshooting" (see 'Troubleshooting' on page 48). •...
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Place the cursor in an empty space. Press and hold OK. » The status LED flashes. Swipe left/ right, or up/ down. » You can switch between pages, or scroll through the list of options. Drag Select an item. Press and hold OK to drag the item as needed. Scroll through options...
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Place the cursor in an empty space. Press and hold OK. » The status LED flashes. Swipe left/ right, or up/ down. » You can switch between pages, or scroll through the list of options. Drag Select an item. Press and hold OK to drag the item as needed. Scroll through options...
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To scroll through options, press » The cursor changes to 4-way navigation buttons. Press repeatedly to navigate to your option. • For fast scrolling, press and hold To select the item, press OK.
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To scroll through options, press » The cursor changes to 4-way navigation buttons. Press repeatedly to navigate to your option. • For fast scrolling, press and hold To select the item, press OK.
Zoom in or out Enter the Zoom mode: • Press and hold » The status LED flashes. » The zoom icon is displayed. Zoom in or out: • Swipe up or down. Exit the Zoom mode: • Release...
Zoom in or out Enter the Zoom mode: • Press and hold » The status LED flashes. » The zoom icon is displayed. Zoom in or out: • Swipe up or down. Exit the Zoom mode: • Release...
Increase or decrease the volume Enter the Volume mode: • Press and hold » The status LED flashes. » The volume bar is displayed, indicating current volume level. Increase or decrease the volume: • Swipe left or right. Exit the Volume mode: •...
Increase or decrease the volume Enter the Volume mode: • Press and hold » The status LED flashes. » The volume bar is displayed, indicating current volume level. Increase or decrease the volume: • Swipe left or right. Exit the Volume mode: •...
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3 sec. Enter the Game mode: • Press and hold for more than three seconds. » The status LED lights up red. » The layout of the navigation buttons changes from vertical to horizontal. are disabled. » Exit the Game mode: •...
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3 sec. Enter the Game mode: • Press and hold for more than three seconds. » The status LED lights up red. » The layout of the navigation buttons changes from vertical to horizontal. are disabled. » Exit the Game mode: •...
• List all apps. Widget • List the shortcuts to apps. b Google Search : Use the quick search box to search on HMP8100 or the Web. • c Navigation buttons • : Return to the Home screen. • : Go back one level or exit.
• List all apps. Widget • List the shortcuts to apps. b Google Search : Use the quick search box to search on HMP8100 or the Web. • c Navigation buttons • : Return to the Home screen. • : Go back one level or exit.
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• To switch to the apps you have accessed recently, select • On HMP8100, you can install apps from the Play Store or other sources. Play Store/ • Download different apps, games, and others. MoviePlayer: •...
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• To switch to the apps you have accessed recently, select • On HMP8100, you can install apps from the Play Store or other sources. Play Store/ • Download different apps, games, and others. MoviePlayer: •...
Calculator YouTube: • Online video service of Google : News portal Text entry With the onscreen keyboard, you can enter text in multiple languages. Select input methods Select your input methods as needed: a On the Home screen, press b On the pop-up screen, select System settings > Language & input. c Select your input methods: Android keyboard: for multiple languages other than Chinese Baidu input: for Chinese input through handwriting recognition, stroke,...
Calculator YouTube: • Online video service of Google : News portal Text entry With the onscreen keyboard, you can enter text in multiple languages. Select input methods Select your input methods as needed: a On the Home screen, press b On the pop-up screen, select System settings > Language & input. c Select your input methods: Android keyboard: for multiple languages other than Chinese Baidu input: for Chinese input through handwriting recognition, stroke,...
Wallpaper Manage apps System settings System settings Language & input To switch between text input methods during text entry: • Click at the base of the screen. Enter text • On the onscreen keyboard, use the remote control to select keys. For handwriting recognition, press and hold OK on the remote control to •...
Wallpaper Manage apps System settings System settings Language & input To switch between text input methods during text entry: • Click at the base of the screen. Enter text • On the onscreen keyboard, use the remote control to select keys. For handwriting recognition, press and hold OK on the remote control to •...
To delete the entry before the cursor, • Select To move to the next line, • Select Customize the Home screen To access functions quickly from the Home screen, you can rearrange the items. Add app icons and widgets On the Homes screen, swipe left/ right to select a page. •...
To delete the entry before the cursor, • Select To move to the next line, • Select Customize the Home screen To access functions quickly from the Home screen, you can rearrange the items. Add app icons and widgets On the Homes screen, swipe left/ right to select a page. •...
Delete items Select and hold an item to unlock. Drag the item to Relocate items Select and hold an item to unlock. Drag the item to a space on a page. Release the item. » The item moves to the space.
Delete items Select and hold an item to unlock. Drag the item to Relocate items Select and hold an item to unlock. Drag the item to a space on a page. Release the item. » The item moves to the space.
DLNA-compliant device on your home network, such as a PC or Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. Play from online services Connect HMP8100 to the Internet. You can enjoy online services on the HDTV. Install apps On HMP8100, you can install apps from (Play Store) over the Internet;...
DLNA-compliant device on your home network, such as a PC or Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. Play from online services Connect HMP8100 to the Internet. You can enjoy online services on the HDTV. Install apps On HMP8100, you can install apps from (Play Store) over the Internet;...
Explorer. Find the app and select the option to start installation. Manage apps You can manage apps on HMP8100 and the SD/ SDHC card, for example, install/ uninstall apps, stop running apps, or select other options. On the Home screen, press on the remote control.
Explorer. Find the app and select the option to start installation. Manage apps You can manage apps on HMP8100 and the SD/ SDHC card, for example, install/ uninstall apps, stop running apps, or select other options. On the Home screen, press on the remote control.
Manage apps System settings Play movies from a mass storage device Through the HDTV, play movies from a mass storage device that you connect to HMP8100. The mass storage device can be: • a USB mass storage device, • an SD/ SDHC card.
Manage apps System settings Play movies from a mass storage device Through the HDTV, play movies from a mass storage device that you connect to HMP8100. The mass storage device can be: • a USB mass storage device, • an SD/ SDHC card.
Play media from a PC or NAS device (DLNA) Make sure that you have connected HMP8100 PC to the same network as the PC or Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. • Make sure that the UPnP (Universal Play and Plug) function is enabled on the router.
Play media from a PC or NAS device (DLNA) Make sure that you have connected HMP8100 PC to the same network as the PC or Network Attached Storage (NAS) device. • Make sure that the UPnP (Universal Play and Plug) function is enabled on the router.
SD/ SDHC card that you have mounted onto the device. Note • On HMP8100, make sure that the secure credentials are saved to the root directory of the SD/ SDHC card, instead of under a folder. Install the secure credentials: a Go to Settings >...
SD/ SDHC card that you have mounted onto the device. Note • On HMP8100, make sure that the secure credentials are saved to the root directory of the SD/ SDHC card, instead of under a folder. Install the secure credentials: a Go to Settings >...
Settings > WIRELESS & NETWORKS > From the Home screen, go to More > VPN. Configure the VPN as prompted. Install the secure credentials as needed. To connect to the VPN, Make sure that you have connected HMP8100 to the Internet.
Settings > WIRELESS & NETWORKS > From the Home screen, go to More > VPN. Configure the VPN as prompted. Install the secure credentials as needed. To connect to the VPN, Make sure that you have connected HMP8100 to the Internet.
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Settings > WIRELESS & NETWORKS > More. Go to » A list of VPNs is displayed. Select the VPN to start connection.
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Settings > WIRELESS & NETWORKS > More. Go to » A list of VPNs is displayed. Select the VPN to start connection.
In Wi-Fi, select ON to switch on. > Advanced > Network notification. At the top bar, select Portable hotspot HMP8100 can work as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Through HMP8100, you can have your wireless devices connected to the Internet. To connect to the Internet through HMP8100,...
In Wi-Fi, select ON to switch on. > Advanced > Network notification. At the top bar, select Portable hotspot HMP8100 can work as a Wi-Fi hotspot. Through HMP8100, you can have your wireless devices connected to the Internet. To connect to the Internet through HMP8100,...
Go to Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to check and edit the network name (SSID) and password. On your wireless devices, search for and connect to HMP8100. Ethernet In WIRELESS & NETWORKS > Ethernet, select the settings for network setup through an Ethernet cable (see 'Set up the network' on page 14).
Go to Set up Wi-Fi hotspot to check and edit the network name (SSID) and password. On your wireless devices, search for and connect to HMP8100. Ethernet In WIRELESS & NETWORKS > Ethernet, select the settings for network setup through an Ethernet cable (see 'Set up the network' on page 14).
Select font size for the onscreen display. Storage In Storage, learn the space information about the internal memory on your HMP8100. Apps In Apps, manage the apps on HMP8100 and the SD/SDHC card. You can install/ uninstall applications, or select other options. PERSONAL Security Device administrators Apps in corporate networks require the rights of device administrator, such as the email under your Microsoft Exchange account.
Select font size for the onscreen display. Storage In Storage, learn the space information about the internal memory on your HMP8100. Apps In Apps, manage the apps on HMP8100 and the SD/SDHC card. You can install/ uninstall applications, or select other options. PERSONAL Security Device administrators Apps in corporate networks require the rights of device administrator, such as the email under your Microsoft Exchange account.
HMP8100. Language & input Language In Language, select the language for the onscreen instructions of HMP8100. Personal dictionaries In Personal dictionaries, add or remove words or phrases to/ from the user dictionary. You can customize the word suggestions that are displayed on the pop- up screen during your text entry on the Android keyboard.
In KEYBOARD & INPUT METHODS, select your input methods. To switch between text input methods during text entry, click at the base of the screen. Mouse/ Trackpad On HMP8100, you can install a wireless mouse. The wireless mouse can work as the remote control.
On HMP8100, you can install a wireless mouse. The wireless mouse can work as the remote control. In Pointer speed, set the speed for the pointer of the mouse. uWand remote control On your TV screen, calibrate the cursor of your uWand remote control.
SYSTEM Date & time Automatic setting Over the Internet, you can sync the date and time on HMP8100 from the network. To switch on the automatic clock setting, In Date & time, switch on Automatic date & time.
In About MediaBox, learn the status and information about your HMP8100. System updates In System updates, check for the system updates of HMP8100. Make sure that you have connected HMP8100 to the Internet. Register your HMP8100 to access the firmware upgrades.
In About MediaBox, learn the status and information about your HMP8100. System updates In System updates, check for the system updates of HMP8100. Make sure that you have connected HMP8100 to the Internet. Register your HMP8100 to access the firmware upgrades.
• network adapter of HMP8100. If MAC address filtering is enabled on your router, add the MAC address of HMP8100 to the list of devices that are allowed to join the network. Serial number: Find the serial number of your HMP8100.
Wi-Fi MAC address: Display the unique identifier that is assigned to the network adapter of HMP8100. If MAC address filtering is enabled on your router, add the MAC address of HMP8100 to the list of devices that are allowed to join the network.
Update the firmware On HMP8100, you can update the firmware through Philips online services over the Internet. Connect HMP8100 to the Internet. You can receive notifications about firmware updates. Check notifications at the base of the screen. Alternatively, go to Settings > About Mediabox > Systemupdates to check for firmware updates (see 'System updates' on page 45).
Update the firmware On HMP8100, you can update the firmware through Philips online services over the Internet. Connect HMP8100 to the Internet. You can receive notifications about firmware updates. Check notifications at the base of the screen. Alternatively, go to Settings > About Mediabox > Systemupdates to check for firmware updates (see 'System updates' on page 45).
Make sure that this player supports these files. (Refer to "Specifications" > "Playable media"). HMP8100 does not respond to the pressing of keys • Use the tip of a ball pen to press the RESET hole at the back of HMP8100.
Make sure that this player supports these files. (Refer to "Specifications" > "Playable media"). HMP8100 does not respond to the pressing of keys • Use the tip of a ball pen to press the RESET hole at the back of HMP8100.
The new remote control does not work with the player • For the remote control that is by-packed with HMP8100,the pairing has been completed in the factory. To use a new remote control with HMP8100,press to complete the pairing between the remote control and HMP8100.
The new remote control does not work with the player • For the remote control that is by-packed with HMP8100,the pairing has been completed in the factory. To use a new remote control with HMP8100,press to complete the pairing between the remote control and HMP8100.
HMP8100 hangs during firmware updating • If power is disconnected during firmware updating, HMP8100 hangs. • Do the following to restart the firmware updating: Remove the power plug from HMP8100. On your computer, do the following: a Go to www.philips.com/support to find the latest firmware. b Search for your model and click on "Software and drivers".
HMP8100 hangs during firmware updating • If power is disconnected during firmware updating, HMP8100 hangs. • Do the following to restart the firmware updating: Remove the power plug from HMP8100. On your computer, do the following: a Go to www.philips.com/support to find the latest firmware. b Search for your model and click on "Software and drivers".
10 Specification Note • Specification and design are subject to change without notice. AC power adapter • Philips ASSA36E-050250 Input: 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A Output: DC 5.0 V, 2.5 A USB connector • Output: DC 5 V, 500 mA Supported formats: •...
10 Specification Note • Specification and design are subject to change without notice. AC power adapter • Philips ASSA36E-050250 Input: 100-240 V~ 50/60 Hz, 0.6 A Output: DC 5.0 V, 2.5 A USB connector • Output: DC 5 V, 500 mA Supported formats: •...
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• Dimensions (L x W x H): 191.8 x 148.2 x 35.6 mm • Net Weight: 0.265 Kg...
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• Dimensions (L x W x H): 191.8 x 148.2 x 35.6 mm • Net Weight: 0.265 Kg...