ActionTec SBWD100KIT User manual

ScreenBeam
Wireless Display Kit
Model #: SBWD100KIT
User Manual
Ver 1.0
Solutions for the Digital Life™

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Table of Contents
Introduction 1
Package Contents 1
Features 2
System Requirements 2
Getting to Know the ScreenBeam Components 3
Connecting to ScreenBeam 5
Connecting the Display Adapter to
an HDTV Monitor 5
Setting Up a Windows 7/8 Computer 6
Setting Up a Miracast-enabled Device 11
Setting Up an Intel WiDi-enabled Device 12
Setting Wireless Display Preferences 13
Preferences Window 13
Windows 7/8 Viewing Configuration 15
Updating the ScreenBeam Firmware 16
Updating Firmware on Windows 7/8 Devices 16
Updating the Display Adapter Firmware Only 20
Frequently Asked Questions 21
Specifications 25
General 25
LED Indicators 25
Environmental 26

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing Actiontec’s ScreenBeam Wireless Adapter Kit.
ScreenBeam allows you to wirelessly display whatever is on your computer, tablet,
or smartphone screen, on an HDTV monitor. ScreenBeam is compatible with
computers running Windows 7 or 8, and connects seamlessly with smartphones,
tablets and other devices running Miracast™ or Intel’s WiDi™ technology.
Package Contents
The following items are in the ScreenBeam package:
ScreenBeam Display Adapter (SBWD100A)
ScreenBeam Transmitter (SBT100U)
ScreenBeam display software CD
HDMI cable
Power cable
Quick Start Guide
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Features
Compatible with virtually every HDTV monitor
HD quality wireless display, up to 1080p
The only wireless display solution to support Windows 7/8 laptops,
Miracast-compatible devices, and Intel WiDi systems
No existing wireless network or line of sight connection required
System Requirements
Display Adapter
HDTV monitor with at least one free HDMI port
Available power outlet
Display Software
PC laptop
Windows 7 or 8 (32/64 bit)
Minimum system requirements:
Processor: Intel Core2 Duo 2.5 GHz+ or equivalent AMD A4+ CPU
Memory: 2GB+ RAM
Recommended system requirements (for video streaming):
Processor: Intel Core2 i Series 2.2 GHz+ or equivalent AMD A6+ CPU
Memory: 3 GB+ RAM

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Introduction
Miracast/WiDi Devices
· Miracast:
Miracast-certified smartphone, tablet, or laptop
Native or third party wireless display application
· Intel WiDi:
Intel WiDi system
Intel WiDi 3.5 or higher software and driver
(see http://www.intel.com/go/wirelessdisplayupdate)
Getting to Know the ScreenBeam Components
The ScreenBeam Kit contains two components: Display Adapter and Transmitter.
The Display Adapter is the main component of the ScreenBeam kit. It receives
video transmissions from devices running Windows 7/8, Miracast, or Intel’s WiDi.
The Transmitter is only used to connect non-Miracast or non-WiDi devices.
ScreenBeam Display Adapter
The Display Adapter features 1 LED and two ports:
Power Light
The Power light glows green when the Display Adapter is powered up.

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HDMI Port
The HDMI port is used to connect an HDMI cable from the HDTV monitor
to the Display Adapter.
Power Port
The Power port is used to connect the Display Adapter’s Power cord.
USB Port
The USB port is used for software upgrades via a USB flash drive.
ScreenBeam Transmitter
The Transmitter has a single USB connection, used to connect it to a USB
port on a Windows7/8 computer that is not running Miracast or WiDi. To use
ScreenBeam in this manner, you must install the ScreenBeam software on the
computer (see chapter 2 of this manual).

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Connecting to
ScreenBeam
This chapter details how to connect the ScreenBeam Display Adapter to an HDTV
monitor, as well as connecting to a source device running either Miracast, WiDi, or
Windows 7/8.
Connecting the Display Adapter to an HDTV Monitor
To connect the ScreenBeam Display Adapter to an HDTV monitor, make sure you
have the following items handy:
ScreenBeam Display Adapter
HDMI cable
Display Adapter power cord
To connect the Display Adapter to an HDT V monitor :
1. Plug one end of the power cord into the power port on the back panel of
the Display Adapter.
2. Plug the other end of the power cord into a nearby electrical outlet. The
Display Adapter’s Power LED will illuminate green.
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3. Plug one end of the HDMI cable into the HDMI port on the back panel of
the Display Adapter.
4. Plug the other end into an HDMI port on the HDTV monitor.
5. Set your HDTV monitor to display content from the HDMI port (HDMI 1,
HDMI 2, etc.) used in step 4.
The Display Adapter is now connected to the HDTV monitor. To connect the
Display Adapter to a Miracast, WiDi, or Window 7/8 device, refer to one of the
following sections of this chapter..
Setting Up a Windows 7/8 Computer
If your Windows 7/8 computer does not have Miracast or WiDi installed, you
must load the ScreenBeam software onto the laptop, connect the Transmitter, and
then pair the Display Adapter to the Transmitter. Make sure you have the following
items handy:
ScreenBeam Transmitter
ScreenBeam CD
A desktop or laptop computer running Windows 7 or 8

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Loading the Sofware and Connecting the Transmitter
To load the S creenB eam software and connect the Transmitter to a computer :
1. Insert the ScreenBeam CD (included in the ScreenBeam package) into the
CD drive of the computer.
2. An AutoPlay window appears. Click Run setup.exe, then follow the
onscreen instructions.
If you don’t see the AutoPlay screen, locate the CD-ROM folder from
Windows Explorer, then double-click on setup.exe. If your computer does
not have a CD/DVD drive, go to www.actiontec.com/screenbeam to
download the ScreenBeam software.
3. A series of screens will appear, detailing the steps to connect the Display
Adapter to the HDTV monitor (see the previous section of this chapter).
Click through them.
4. When the screen shown below appears, get the ScreenBeam Transmitter
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5. Click in the button next to “Yes, I want to restart my computer now,” then
click Finish.
The computer reboots. After it finishes rebooting, go on to the next section,
“Pairing the Transmitter and Display Adapter.”
Pairing the Display Adapter and Transmitter
After you have connected the Display Adapter to an HDTV monitor, and the
Transmitter to a computer, you must pair the two ScreenBeam components. To do
this:
1. After the computer finishes rebooting, click the ScreenBeam icon on your
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2. The main ScreenBeam screen appears. Click Add a Display Adapter.
3. A new screen appears. Select your Display Adapter, then click Connect.

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4. A PIN (Personal Identification Number) appears on the screen of the
HDTV monitor connected to the Transmitter.
5. Enter the PIN in the ScreenBeam screen on your computer within 60
seconds, then click Next.
The ScreenBeam Display Adapter and Transmitter are now paired. As a result,
you should see the computer’s screen on the HDTV monitor. See chapter 4,
“Preferences,” to adjust the picture on the HDTV monitor.

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Setting Up a Miracast-enabled Device
You can set up ScreenBeam to display what is on your smartphone or tablet screen,
if your device is Miracast-enabled. To do this:
1. Disconnect the computer from the Display Adapter if it is connected to a
computer via the Transmitter.
2. From your Miracast device, launch the wireless display application. If using
an Android-native wireless display application, refer to the Android user
guide to launch the application. If using a third party wireless display appli-
cation, refer to that application’s user guide to launch.
3. Search for the Display Adapter’s display adapter name “SBWD-XXXX” and
select it from the menu.
The content on your Miracast device is now displayed on the HDTV monitor con-
nected to the Display Adapter.
Note: See the online FAQ (frequently asked questions) for the latest updates on
how to connect Miracast-enabled mobile devices.

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Setting Up an Intel WiDi-enabled Device
You can also set up ScreenBeam to display what is on your smartphone or tablet
screen, if your device is Intel WiDi-enabled.
Note: ScreenBeam supports devices with WiDi 3.5 or higher only. Make sure your
smartphone or tablet is running the latest WiDi software.
To set up:
1. Disconnect the computer from the Display Adapter if it is connected to a
computer via the Transmitter.
2. From your Miracast device, launch the Intel WiDi application. Make sure
the WiDi application is version 3.5 or higher.
3. Search for the Display Adapter’s display adapter name “SBWD-XXXX” and
select it from the menu.
The content on your Intel WiDi device is now displayed on the HDTV monitor
connected to the Display Adapter.
Note: Your WiDi system must be updated with the latest drivers and software (ver-
sion 3.5 or higher) to work properly with ScreenBeam. For more information, go to
the following link:
http://www.intel.com/go/wirelessdisplayupdate

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Setting Wireless
Display Preferences
This chapter details how to adjust the options available to you when transmitting
a device’s display to an HDTV monitor using ScreenBeam. Most of these settings
reside in the ScreenBeam Preferences window.
Preferences Window
To open the Preferences window, right-click on t he S creenBeam icon from the
system tray of the computer’s desktop. When the ScreenBeam main window
appears, click Preferences.
Note: Changing these preferences affects Windows 7/8 systems only.
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Language
Select the language used by the ScreenBeam program..
Wireless Channel
The wireless channel at which ScreenBeam operates can be changed here. Options
include channels 1 through 11, and “auto,” which automatically selects the clearest
channel available.
Adjust Screen Size
Adjusting this slider turns changes the size of the picture on the HDTV monitor.
This setting is useful if the picture on the HDTV screen is overscanned–that is, the
picture looks too big to fit on the screen. If this occurs, adjust this setting down
until the entire picture appears on the HDTV screen.
Enable Push Button pairing
Activating this option allows other ScreenBeam Transmitters to connect with this
Display Adapter without having to enter a Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Enable Low Resolution mode
Activating this option transmits a lower resolution picture to the HDTV monitor,
which can be useful when viewing video content (movies, television shows, etc.).
Start ScreenBeam on Windows startup
Activating this option causes the ScreenBeam software to start up anytime the
computer is turned on or rebooted.

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Preferences
Restore defaults
Clicking Restore defaults resets all the settings in the Preferences window to their
factory default settings.
After changing any of the settings in the Preferences window, click OK to save the
changed settings.
Windows 7/8 Viewing Configuration
Mirroring
Extended Desktop
Feature is currently not available for ScreenBeam display software. Check online
FAQ for more details on how you can set extend mode using Windows display set-
ting. For WiDi or Miracast devices, refer the to user guide for those software.
Monitor Only
Need guidance as to whether we want to document these Windows-only settings.
Also, do they have these settings on Miracast/WiDi, and do we want to document
those as well?

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Updating the
ScreenBeam
Firmware
This chapter details the procedures to upgrade the ScreenBeam firmware. The first
section details updating the ScreenBeam firmware if you are using ScreenBeam
with a Windows 7/8 computer; the second explains how to update the firmware on
the ScreenBeam Display Adapter if you are using Miracast or WiDi.
Updating Firmware on Windows 7/8 Devices
This section explains how to update your ScreenBeam firmware if you are using
both the ScreenBeam Display Adapter and Transmitter with a Windows 7/8
computer.
1. Make sure that ScreenBeam is disconnected. Then, right-click on a profile
from the main ScreenBeam window and select “Check for updates…”
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2. Another window appears, checking for available updates.
3. The check completes, and displays whether an update is available. If there
is, click Update now.
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5. The firmware is transferred to the Display Adapter. Do not power off the
Display Adapter during this transfer.
6. Once the firmware transfer is complete, the Display Adapter reboots. If
there are more updates available for the ScreenBeam application, click Next.