ASUS Miracast Dongle E-MANUAL E8741
E8741 First Edition November 2013 COPYRIGHT INFORMATION No part of this manual, including the products and software described in it, may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means, except documentation kept by the purchaser for backup purposes, without the express written permission of ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. (“ASUS”).
Contents Conventions used in this manual............................................................................... 4 Typography......................................................................................................................... 4 Package contents.............................................................................................................. 5 Knowing the parts............................................................................................................
Conventions used in this manual To highlight key information in this manual, some texts are presented as follows: IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to complete a task. NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help complete tasks. WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your ASUS Tablet’s data and components.
Package contents ASUS Miracast Dongle pad one SF ASU Micro USB cable User manual Power adapter NOTES: • If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer. • The bundled power adapter varies with country or region.
Knowing the parts LED indicator This three-color LED indicator indicates the current status of the ASUS Miracast Dongle during different usage scenarios. NOTE: Refer to the LED Color Tables section in this manual for more details. HDMI connector This connector allows you to connect the ASUS Miracast Dongle to a compatible HDMI-enabled display. Cover Fasten this cover on top of the HDMI connector when the ASUS Miracast Dongle is not in use.
LED Color Tables The following LED Color tables detail usage scenarios and the LED indicator’s corresponding behaviors. For general usage Color Solid Blue (after connecting to a power source) Status This appears five seconds after successfully connecting your ASUS Miracast Dongle to your external display and to a power source. Blinking blue Your ASUS Miracast Dongle is currently trying to pair with your mobile device.
Using your ASUS Miracast Dongle Connecting to an HDMI-enabled display NOTE: The following illustration is for reference only. 1. Connect the micro USB cable to your ASUS Miracast Dongle.
2. Connect your ASUS Miracast Dongle to a power source using either of the following options: Using a power outlet A. Connect the ASUS Miracast Dongle to the power adapter. B. Plug the power adapter to a nearby power outlet.
3. Connect the HDMI connector of your ASUS Miracast Dongle to the HDMI port of your external display. NOTE: Refer to the following illustrations for details on the complete setup, based from your ASUS Miracast Dongle’s power source. The ASUS Miracast Dongle is plugged to a power outlet and connected to the external display. The ASUS Miracast Dongle is connected to the external display’s USB port and HDMI port.
4. Turn on your tablet or mobile device and follow the steps shown onscreen to begin sharing your content with the external display. NOTE: For more details on connecting your device with the ASUS Miracast Dongle, refer to the Connecting to your mobile device section in this manual.
Connecting to ASUS mobile devices NOTE: The following procedures are applicable for ASUS Miracast-supported mobile devices. A. Ensure that the HDMI input of your external display is enabled. B. The following screen appears once the ASUS Miracast Dongle is successfully connected to your display. C. Swipe down on the home screen of your mobile device to open the notification box below. D. Tap 12 to launch Settings.
D. Set the Search for display and Wi-Fi options to ON then refer to the SSID shown on your external display. Select the same SSID on your mobile device to pair it with your ASUS Miracast Dongle. E. Your external display shows the following image while the ASUS Miracast Dongle tries to establish a connection with your mobile device. F. Once the connection is sucessfully made, your external display will reflect the same display currently shown on your mobile device.
Connecting to other mobile devices NOTE: The following procedures are applicable for non-ASUS mobile devices that are also supported by the ASUS Miracast Dongle. A. Ensure that the HDMI input of your external display is enabled. B. Activate Wi-Fi on your mobile device. C. Activate the Wi-Fi display settings of your mobile device. NOTE: Refer to your mobile device’s user manual for details on enabling content and media sharing to another display output using Wi-Fi connection. D.
Updating the firmware To guarantee maximum performance of your ASUS Miracast Dongle, update your firmware using either of the following options. Automatic firmware update via an ASUS mobile device 1. Ensure that your ASUS Miracast Dongle is currently connected to your external display and your mobile device. 2. Swipe down on the home screen of your mobile device to open the notification box then tap the following notification. This shows up if a new firmware is available for download. 3.
4. Your external display shows the following image while your ASUS Miracast firmware is being updated. While the following image is shown on your mobile device. 5. The following notification appears on your mobile device after your firmware is successfully updated.
Manual firmware update via your laptop 1. Ensure that your ASUS Miracast Dongle is currently connected to your external display. 2. Download the latest ASUS Miracast firmware through the support site or the following product page: http://www.asus.com/Tablet_Mobile_Accessories/ 3. Extract the file in .sbin file format on your laptop. 4. Press and hold the ASUS Miracast reset button for five seconds then release it once the LED indicator becomes red.
8. Your external display changes to the following image while your ASUS Miracast firmware is being updated. 9. Your laptop displays the following image to indicate that the firmware update is already finished.
Enabling factory reset If you want to restore your ASUS Miracast Dongle to its original factory settings, you can do a factory reset using the following steps: 1. Connect the ASUS Miracast Dongle to your external display. 2. Press and hold the ASUS Miracast reset button for ten seconds then release it once the LED indicator becomes purple. 3. The LED indicator shows a blinking purple to indicate that the factory reset is currently in process. 4.
Conformity Statements Federal Communication Commission Interference 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.
RF exposure warning This equipment must be installed and operated in accordance with provided instructions and the antenna(s) used for this transmitter must be installed to provide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. End-users and installers must be provide with antenna installation instructions and transmitter operating conditions for satisfying RF exposure compliance.
Informations concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF) La puissance de sortie émise par l’appareil de sans fil est inférieure à la limite d’ exposition aux fréquences radio d’Industry Canada (IC). Utilisez l’appareil de sans fil de façon à minimiser les contacts humains lors du fonctionnement normal.
