BenQ InstaShare Button Solution User manual

InstaShare™ Button Solution
User Manual
TZY31 V 2.2

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Table of contents
Copyright and Disclaimer .......................................................................................................... i
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................1
Product features .............................................................................................................................................. 2
Package contents ............................................................................................................................................. 3
Product specifications ..................................................................................................................................... 4
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Button .............................................................................................................................................................................................. 5
LED indicator for the Button ..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Using InstaShare Button Solution ............................................................................................6
Connecting the wireless adapter ................................................................................................................. 6
Pairing a Button to the wireless adapter .................................................................................................... 6
Sharing your screen ......................................................................................................................................... 9
Split-screen presentations ...........................................................................................................................11
Sharing multiple screens ............................................................................................................................................................11
Maximize one window in split-screen mode ........................................................................................................................12
Touch back ......................................................................................................................................................13
Storing Buttons in the InstaShare Dock ...................................................................................................14
Upgrading InstaShare Button firmware ....................................................................................................15
4/21/22

1Introduction
Introduction
InstaShare Button Solution is a wireless screen sharing solution that allows users to display their
notebooks or other personal devices to a presentation display without needing to install software or
drivers.
• “InstaShare Button Solution” will hereinafter be referred to as “the product” in this document.
• “InstaShare Button/Buttons” will hereinafter be referred to as “Button”/“Buttons” in this document.
• “Wireless USB Adapter” will hereinafter be referred to as “wireless adapter” in this document.
Your product complies with local wireless regulations and the warranties are valid in the country/region where
the product is purchased. Using the product outside the purchased country/region does not guarantee wireless
functionality. Any modifications made to the product will void the warranties.

2Introduction
Product features
The product is equipped with the following features:
Features Description
Plug & Play Simply connect the product to the USB Type-C port, then press the
present key to start screen sharing.
No Software and
drivers
The product doesn't need any software or driver installation. Just plug and
share with your Windows, macOS, Chrome, or any other devices with a
full-featured USB Type-C port.
Smart split-screen
Up to nine users can simultaneously project their screen with
InstaShare 2. The layout of the screens will automatically adjust to the
number of screens being shared.
Touch Back You can control your personal device by tapping on the interactive display.
Wireless 802.11 ac/n Better wireless connectivity for smooth presentations.
Ultra HD 4K Video 4K Ultra HD video with stereo sound.
Extended Desktop Mirror or extend your desktop with Windows or OS X.
• Check which displays are compatible with InstaShare Button: Go to www.benq.com > search "TZY31"(model
name) > check out the Specifications tab on the product page.
•Touch back is onlyavailable on Windows.
•Transmission distance depends on many environmental factors. Stated transmission distance is based on direct
line-of-sight.
•According to regulatory restrictions in different regions of the world, Wi-Fi channels cannot be used in
countries outside the purchased region.

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Package contents
Wireless USB Adapter InstaShare Buttons
InstaShare Dock Type-C to Type-A USB Adapters
Quick Start Guide Regulatory Statements
• Available accessories and the pictures shown here may differ from the actual contents and the product
supplied for your region.
• Use original accessories to ensure compatibility.
• Always keep the product and accessories out of reach of children.

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Product specifications
InstaShare Button
Model InstaShare Button
Color Silver
Wireless transmission frame rate Up to 60 FPS depending on environment (1080P 60FPS/4K 30FPS)
Button input resolution Up to 4K30P
Audio rate Stereo, Radio quality 16bits 48KHz
Wi-Fi standard IEEE 802.11ac 5GHz, 2T2R MIMO
Authentication protocol WiFi Standard
Wireless security (encryption) WPA2/3 Personal/WPA2 Enterprise Support AES-256
Wireless range Max. 15m (between Button and IFP)
Temperature range Operating: 0°C to +40°C (+32°F to +104°F)
Storage: -10°C to +60°C (+14°F to +140°F)
Humidity range Operating: 10% to 80% relative humidity
Storage: 5% to 90% relative humidity (non-condensing)
Cable USB Type-C
Power supply DC 5V±10%, Minimum 0.9A
Power consumption Max 4.5W Full Loading
Dimensions (WxHxD) 67mm x 67mm x23.2mm
Wireless USB Adapter
Color Black
Wi-Fi standard 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Interface USB 3.0
Wi-Fi band Dual Band 2.4GHz / 5GHz
MU-MIMO Yes
Wi-Fi performance 2.4 GHz Band: up to 400 Mbps
5 GHz Band: up to 867 Mbps
External antennas 2
Supported OS Android/Windows
Wireless range Max. 15m (between Wireless Adapter and IFP)
Security WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK WPA/WPA2/WEP
Dimension (LxHxW) 137 x 41 x 12mm
Net weight 0.055kg
Operation temperature 0°C – 40°C
Operation humidity 10% – 90%
Storage temperature -40°C – 70°C
Storage humidity 5% – 90%
InstaShare Dock
Color Black
Dimension (LxHxW) 143x82x106 mm
Product material PC+ABS & Aluminum alloy 6063 & Silica gel
Weight 507g
InstaShare Button loading quantity 4 pcs

5Introduction
Overview
Button
LED indicator for the Button
Please refer to the table below for detailed indicator and status descriptions for the Button.
1. Present key with LED indicator
Press to start or stop presenting.
2. Full-screen key
Press to toggle between enlarged view or regular
view during split-screen presentations.
3. USB-C connector
Connect to a computer or laptop.
LED Behavior Status description
Off Powered off
Solid white Standby
Slow blinking white Firmware upgrading.
Flashing green • Pairing with the display.
• Connecting to the wireless adapter.
Solid green Ready to present.
Slow blinking green
The Button is waiting for approval to present.
The InstaShare 2 app on BenQ smart displays allows you to require approval
before a Button can begin presenting.
Solid blue Presenting
Slow blinking blue Unable to present (e.g. the display is in do-not-disturb mode,
maximum number of presenters has been reached, etc).
Flashing red Unable to connect to the wireless adapter.
Quick flashing red The Button is not activated.
Solid red USB Type-C port is not transmitting video data. The USB Type-C
port on your device may not support ALT mode.
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Using InstaShare Button Solution
Connecting the wireless adapter
To begin using InstaShare Button, you must first install the wireless adapter to a USB Type-A port on
your display. It is recommended that you use a USB 3.0.
Pairing a Button to the wireless adapter
Watch the how-to video here or follow the instructions below to pair each Button.
1. Ensure that the wireless adapter is connected to your display and that the display is powered on.
2. On the display, go to Settings ()>Network > WLAN Hotspot ().
a. Enable Portable Wi-Fi Hotspot.
USB-A

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b. Tap Set up Wi-Fi Hotspot , then set Band to 5 GHz.
3. Launch the InstaShare 2 app on the display.
4. Connect a Button to either a USB Type-C port or USB Type-A port (using the supplied Type-C
to Type-A USB adapter) on your display. A setup window will launch.
RP02 series models and VC01A only support pairing through the USB Type-A port.
InstaShare 2
USB-C
USB-A

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5. Specify a name for the Button, then tap OK.
6. Once the pairing process is complete, a confirmation window will appear on the display and the
LED on the Button will turn blue.
7. Remove the Button from the display.
8. Repeat the process for additional Buttons.

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Sharing your screen
Once a Button is paired, you can use it with any device with a full-functioning USB Type-C port (with
DP alt mode or Thunderbolt 3).
To start a presentation:
1. Insert a Button into your personal device’s USB Type-C port.
2. The LED on the Button will flash green for about 10 seconds.
Ensure that WLAN hotspot is still enabled on your display. The Button will not be able to connect to the display
if the display is set to normal Wi-Fi mode.
The Button will not work using the supplied Type-C-to-Type-A adapter. The adapter is only for the pairing
process.
USB-C

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3. When the LED turns solid green, press the present key to begin presenting.
Your personal device’s screen will be shared on the BenQ smart display and the LED on the Button
will turn solid blue.
• Ensure that the USB Type-C port on your personal device supports video output.
• Make sure the transmission distance between the Button and wireless adapter is within 15 m and with no
obstacles in between.
• The product supports MacBooks and Windows laptops to mirror an extended desktop.

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Split-screen presentations
The product allows up to nine users to present simultaneously in a split-screen mode.
Sharing multiple screens
1. Press the present key on the Button to start sharing your screen. See Sharing your screen on
page 9 for detailed steps.
2. Repeat step 1 for addition screens to be shared. InstaShare 2 will automatically switch to split-
screen mode.
Ensure that all Buttons have already been paired to the wireless adapter connected to the display. See Pairing a
Button to the wireless adapter on page 6 for more information.
The layout of the split-screen presentation will be dictated by the amount of users in the presentation.

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Maximize one window in split-screen mode
Users can maximize their screen by pressing the full-screen key on the Button.
To return to the split-screen presentation, press the full-screen key again.

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Touch back
To use touchback, simply tap on the BenQ smart display to control the connected Windows PC.
Touchback is only available on Windows PCs and is not supported during multi-screen sharing.

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Storing Buttons in the InstaShare Dock
You can store up to four Buttons in the InstaShare Dock along with additional accessories such as
styluses and remote control.
Up to 4 Buttons

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Upgrading InstaShare Button firmware
Users may contact BenQ support to get the latest firmware upgrade tool and firmware package.
1. Run the firmware upgrade tool ( ) on a Windows device.
2. Insert the Button into the laptop’s USB Type-C port. A message with the button’s current
firmware version will appear.
3. Select the firmware package (do not unzip) and click Start upgrading.
4. A window will appear stating that the firmware has successfully updated and will not restart.
5. Remove and re-connect the Button to your laptop to verify the updated firmware version.