Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual NETGEAR, Inc.
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Contents Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ................................................................................... ix Revision History ................................................................................................................. x Chapter 1 Connecting Using Intel Wireless Display ...........................................................................................
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual Cords and Cables ....................................................................................................2-1 On/Off Button ...........................................................................................................2-2 Changing the TV Input .............................................................................................2-2 Adapter Encountered a Problem on Startup ...........................................
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual Global Volume Control ...........................................................................................2-12 Windows Audio Mixer .............................................................................................2-12 Changing the Sound using the Windows Control Panel ........................................2-12 How do I Train My Displays? .................................................................................
About This Manual The NETGEAR® Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel® Wireless Display User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • • Typographical Conventions.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual For more information about network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies, see the links to the NETGEAR website in Appendix B, “Related Documents.” Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/PTV1000.asp. Revision History Part Number Version Date Number 202-10591-01 1.0 Description December Original publication 2009 x v1.
Chapter 1 Connecting Intel Wireless Display allows consumers to use their HDTV as a huge, remote screen for their laptop. With Intel Wireless Display, consumers can connect their laptop to their TV and enjoy and share their personal media collections, latest YouTube videos, downloaded or streamed movies, music, or a variety of other Internet content from the comfort of their couch. Intel Wireless Display requires the following key elements: • Push 2 TV adapter.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual Some laptops may have a button or key that starts Intel Wireless Display. This key will be located in different places depending on the brand of laptop. It is usually found on or around the keyboard. The key will contain a small version of the symbol below. Figure 1-1 If this is the initial set up continue to Step 2. If this is the not the initial set up, it is not necessary to repeat Steps 2 and 3. Proceed to Step 4.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual Step 4: Scanning for Adapters After opening Intel Wireless Display (or after agreeing to the license), the application begins scanning for available adapters and the status reads Scanning for adapters. Figure 1-2 If the application does not automatically begin scanning, click the Scan for available adapters button. Step 5: Detected Adapter After the scan is complete, any adapters in range will be displayed in the Detected adapters field.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual • ID. If the default name has not been changed, use the ID to distinguish multiple entries and find your adapter. • Model. This is the adapter manufacturer and product model name. • Signal. The number of bars represents signal strength. The scale ranges from one bar (weakest signal) to five bars (strongest signal). The bars turn from green to yellow if the signal strength falls below three bars.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual First Time Connection Procedures This section continues from the end of Step 6 in the Using Intel Wireless Display section. Follow the steps below to complete the initial set up. Changing the TV Input Different TV brands have various methods of changing the TV input. Five of the most common processes are covered here. If these options do not cover your TV, consult your TV owner’s manual for additional help.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual Step 1: Entering a Security Code When the Enter security code screen appears, type the security code shown on the TV. Figure 1-3 The security code numbers shown above are for example only! The numbers on your TV will be different. Type the numbers from your TV into the field displayed on your laptop screen: Figure 1-4 On your TV, click the Continue button after typing the security code. To stop the set up process click Cancel.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual Step 2: Security Configuration Successful The Security configuration successful TV message indicates a correct security code entry. Step 3: Adapter is Connected After the laptop connects to the adapter, the TV shows Connected. Please wait. This message appears for only a few seconds. If the TV reads Connected. Please wait for more than 1 minute, the connection attempt failed. For help, see the “Common Solutions to Many Issues” on page 2-7.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual Step 5: Finishing the Initial Set Up Process After the Connected. Please wait message disappears, the laptop screen and TV screen are the same. Congratulations! You have successfully completed the set up process! Click the Register link to register your adapter and receive product support and software updates. When you are done registering your product, click the Finish button to exit the set up process.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual Exiting To exit Intel Wireless Display, click the Disconnect button, wait until the adapter disconnects, and click the Close Window button (red x) in the upper right corner of application window. If you click the Close Window button while still connected, you are asked if you want to close the connection. Click Yes to exit or No to cancel exiting. To not view this screen again, select the Don’t ask me next time check box.
Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Look through the Troubleshooting contents for a topic that comes closest to describing your problem. If you are unable to resolve the problem after reading through the Troubleshooting topics, search the FAQ topics. For additional help, visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/ PTV1000.asp. Initial Set Up Problems Cords and Cables The power cord connects to the rear panel of the adapter. Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual white, and red). Connect each cord and cable into their correct inputs on the TV. (See your TV owner’s manual if needed.) Once plugged in, make sure the cords and cables are pushed all the way into their correct input positions. Using the composite video cable (the yellow input on the Audio/Video cable) may cause the TV image to be off-centered. Consult the TV owner’s manual for image adjustment.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual • Sometimes the inputs are located beneath the regular channels on the TV. Try selecting the lowest TV channel and then go down one channel. Adapter Encountered a Problem on Startup The adapter is experiencing technical difficulties. First turn the adapter off and back on again. If this does not resolve the issue, see “Adapter Does Not Work” on page 2-6. There are No Adapters Detected It may be necessary to scan multiple times.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual • If you are not connected to a router change the wireless channel. Open Intel My WiFi Utility by clicking on the Intel My WiFi Technology icon in the taskbar and selecting Open Intel My WiFi Utility. Use the help document in Intel My WiFi Utility and search for Access Points. In the results, click Advanced Settings and follow the instructions. Your Video Mode has Changed...
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual 3. Click the Scan for available adapters button on Intel Wireless Display. While scanning, the application automatically enables Intel My WiFi Technology and selects the correct security profile. Manually Setting the Correct Security Profile If the steps above do not automatically select the correct security profile, click the Intel My WiFi Utility icon in the taskbar and select Open Intel My WiFi Utility.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual Firewall Issues Sometimes the laptop’s firewall will block the Wi-Fi connection between the laptop and the adapter. If this is the case, the laptop's firewall settings must be changed. The following instructions apply to a Microsoft Windows Firewall. To allow Intel Wireless Display through a different firewall, see that firewall's product manual.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual If the adapter will not turn on, or it is impossible to update the firmware, perform a factory reset. Reset Figure 2-3 Press and hold the Reset button while pushing the power button off and then on. Continue to hold the Reset button down until the adapter LED begins flashing. Try connecting again. After the factory reset, the adapter connection settings will be erased and the firmware will need to be updated.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual 2. Shut down the laptop, restart, open the application, scan for available adapters, and connect. 3. Reset the adapter, scan for available adapters, and connect. For help resetting the adapter, see “How do I Reset the Adapter?” on page 2-9. 4. Check the laptop’s firewall settings. A firewall may be blocking the application. For firewall help, see “Firewall Issues” on page 2-6. 5. Try updating the firmware.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual How do I Change the Adapter Display Language To change the adapter display language, use the recessed button (7) while the adapter is on the ready screen shown. • A short press (less than half a second) will step forward through the languages. • A long press (more than half but less than one and a half seconds) will step backward through the languages.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual How do I Clear the Adapter Memory? Clearing the adapter’s memory erases security settings and the user modified adapter name. This is helpful if you choose to sell your adapter, or if a neighbor came to your house and connected to your adapter, but now you do not want them to accidentally connect from their house.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual • Show the cursor. By default, Intel Wireless Display enables the cursor to be shown on the TV. To make the mouse cursor disappear on the TV, clear this check box. Resetting Intel Wireless Display will return the cursor to its default setting. • Automatically connect. Allows this adapter to be set as the auto-connect adapter. See “What is Auto-Connect” on page 2-13 for more details. • Register.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual Global Volume Control Usually, the laptop’s sound is muted after connecting to Intel Wireless Display. Sometimes, however, other applications may automatically turn on the laptop’s sound. This will result in hearing the same sound from the laptop before hearing it from the TV. To turn the volume off, click the little speaker icon located on the far right of the taskbar. This will bring up the Global Volume Control pop up window.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual To select which screens to use: 1. Simultaneously push the Windows button and the letter P on the keyboard. Select Duplicate in the popup window. If your laptop screen is not duplicated on your TV, proceed to the next step. 2. Click the Windows Start icon. 3. In the search field, type Adjust screen resolution and press Enter. 4. Next to the heading Display, select the option other than Multiple Monitors. 5.
Push 2 TV Adapter (PTV1000)/Intel Wireless Display User Manual 1. If the auto-connect adapter is discovered after initial launch, a connection attempt will be made 2. If the auto-connect adapter is already in the list when the application is relaunched including pressing the bezel button, a connection attempt will be made. In this case, if a connection is made it will typically be faster than in case 1, because the application is already running and a new scan is not performed.
Appendix A Technical Specifications Feature Description Compatible laptops Intel Core i3, i5, or i7 processor Intel Graphics Media Accelerator HD graphics adapter Intel WiFi Link wireless networking adapter Microsoft Windows 7 operating system Intel Wireless Display software Network interface IEEE 802.
Appendix B Related Documents This appendix provides links to reference documents you can use to gain a more complete understanding of the technologies used in your NETGEAR product. Document Link Windows XP and Vista Wireless Configuration Utilities http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/winzerocfg/index.htm Internet Networking and TCP/IP Addressing http://documentation.netgear.com/reference/enu/tcpip/index.htm Wireless Communications http://documentation.netgear.
