Asus Miracast Dongle User manual

E-MANUAL
E8741
ASUS Miracast Dongle

ASUS Miracast Dongle
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E8741
First Edition
November 2013
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Contents
Conventions used in this manual............................................................................... 4
Typography........................................................................................................................ 4
Package contents............................................................................................................. 5
Knowing the parts........................................................................................................... 6
LED Color Tables .............................................................................................................. 7
Using your ASUS Miracast Dongle............................................................................. 8
Connecting to an HDMI-enabled display............................................................... 8
Connecting to ASUS mobile devices......................................................................12
Connecting to other mobile devices......................................................................14
Updating the rmware ................................................................................................15
Automatic rmware update via an ASUS mobile device................................15
Manual rmware update via your laptop.............................................................17
Enabling factory reset..................................................................................................19
Conformity Statements ...............................................................................................20
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement....................20
RF exposure warning ..................................................................................................21
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices ...................................................................21
Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC) ......................................................................21
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information ......................................................21
Informations concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF)................22

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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.
Typography
Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.

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Package contents
NOTES:
• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The bundled power adapter varies with country or region.
ASUS Miracast Dongle Micro USB cable
ASUS Fonepad
User manual Power adapter

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Knowing the parts
LED indicator
This three-color LED indicator indicates the current status of the ASUS
Miracast Dongle during dierent 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.
Micro USB port
Insert the micro USB cable into this port to connect your ASUS Miracast
Dongle to a power source.
ASUS Miracast Dongle reset button
Press this button to perform a factory reset or rmware update for your
ASUS Miracast Dongle.
NOTE: For details on how to update your rmware, refer to the Updating the
rmware section in this manual.

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LED Color Tables
The following LED Color tables detail usage scenarios and the LED indicator’s
corresponding behaviors.
For general usage
Color Status
Solid Blue (after
connecting to a
power source)
This appears ve 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.
Solid Blue (after
pairing with a
mobile device)
Your ASUS Miracast Dongle is now paired and ready to use
with your mobile device.
During a rmware update
Color Status
Solid red Five seconds after pressing the reset button, your ASUS
Miracast Dongle is ready to do a rmware update.
Blinking red Your ASUS Miracast Dongle is currently updating its rmware.
Solid blue The rmware update is done.
NOTE: Reconnect the mobile device to your ASUS Miracast
Dongle to share contents on an external display.
When doing a factory reset
Color Status
Purple Ten seconds after pressing the reset button, your ASUS
Miracast Dongle is ready for factory reset.
Blinking purple Your ASUS Miracast Dongle is currrently undergoing factory
reset.
Solid blue Factory reset is done.
NOTE: Reconnect the mobile device to your ASUS Miracast
Dongle to share contents on an external display.

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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.

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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.
Using the USB port on the external display

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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.