BenQ JM-250 User manual

JM-250
Smart Box for Andriod™
User Manual

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Copyright and trademark
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The Android robot is reproduced or modified from work created and shared by Google and used
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for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication

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and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation of this company to
notify any person of such revision or changes.
The object of this manual is to provide the most updated and accurate information to users, and, for
that reason, all contents may be edited without a fixed schedule and a prior notice. For the latest
version of the user manual, please visit www.BenQ.com or select All APPs > BenQ JM-250
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on your Smart Box, go to Google Play™ and look for OfficeSuite 8 + PDF Converter and
install it. Display effects and available functions on PDFs vary from applicable PDF readers.
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You should contact the content or service providers for any questions, concerns, or disputes.
It is the sole responsibility of the user if problems (such as data loss and system failure) occurred due
to non-factory installed software, parts, and/or non-original accessories.

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Table of Content
Copyright and trademark .................................................................................................2
Preface .................................................................................................................................8
About this book ............................................................................................................................................................... 8
Legends .............................................................................................................................................................................. 8
Touring the product ........................................................................................................10
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Package contents ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Front and rear views .....................................................................................................................................................12
Introduction ......................................................................................................................14
Setup and connect Smart Box ....................................................................................................................................14
Insert the microSD/SDHC card (For memory space expansion) .................................................................................. 14
Connect to HDMI port equipped televisions or monitors.............................................................................................. 16
Signal output from the Video Out port of your Smart Box ............................................................................................ 17
Connect USB keyboard and mouse ...................................................................................................................................... 18
Connect power supply ............................................................................................................................................................. 19
Connect USB external storage devices ................................................................................................................................ 20
Select a remote controller ..........................................................................................................................................21
Use BenQ i-Remote ...................................................................................................................................................... 22
BenQ i-Remote functions ........................................................................................................................................................ 22

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Notice on BenQ i-Remote operations................................................................................................................................. 25
Notice on battery usage........................................................................................................................................................... 26
Basic operations ...............................................................................................................27
Initial setup ......................................................................................................................................................................27
Switch modes of Smart Box ........................................................................................................................................ 29
Adjust system volume ...................................................................................................................................................29
Update Smart Box software ........................................................................................................................................ 29
Manually check and update...................................................................................................................................................... 30
Update from downloaded software file (from BenQ website)....................................................................................... 30
Restore to factory defaults .......................................................................................................................................... 31
Use apps ............................................................................................................................32
Main screen ..................................................................................................................................................................... 32
Use smartphones or tablets as a mini touch panel of Smart Box (Screen Link) ......................................... 34
Use smartphones or tablets as the remote controller (BenQ Smart Remote) ....................................... 37
BenQ Smart Remote operation modes......................................................................................................................... 39
Stream videos on the Internet to Smart Box for playback (Playtogo) ........................................................... 45
Stream multimedia files to Smart Box for playback ............................................................................................... 50
Stream from smartphones/tablets (applicable to Android™ devices) .......................................................................... 50
Play files from external devices on Smart Box ....................................................................................................... 52
Play files from smartphones/tables on Smart Box.............................................................................................................. 52
Play files from computers on Smart Box.............................................................................................................................. 54

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Rename device name of Smart Box ........................................................................................................................... 54
Use Screen Mirroring ................................................................................................................................................... 55
Pre-installed apps guide ................................................................................................................................................ 57
Settings ..............................................................................................................................61
Wireless & networks .................................................................................................................................................... 61
Device ...............................................................................................................................................................................62
Personal ............................................................................................................................................................................ 63
Accounts .......................................................................................................................................................................... 64
System .............................................................................................................................................................................. 65
Frequently asked questions and resolutions .................................................................66
Specifications ....................................................................................................................71
Safety warning & notice ...................................................................................................73
Safety warning on wireless network ..............................................................................75
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Preface
About this book
This book contains important information of Smart Box for Andriod™ as well as functionality
demonstrations. Please keep this book in a safe place for immediate reference when required.
This book simplifies steps into menu selections such as ALL APPs > Settings > Display.
Software functionality and hardware appearances in this book are described as contemporaneous as
the product is first released, which may be differed from software revisions or hardware
improvements of the product. Please pardon for without prior notices.
Legends
Notes, tips, warnings in this book are designed by means of purposes with descriptions as below.
Icon Item Description
Note Supplement instructions.
Tip Handy advice to complete certain jobs.

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Warning Knowledge of avoiding misusages, false operation, or improper behavior leading
component corruption, data loss, or injury.
Icon Item Description

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Touring the product
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing BenQ JM-250 Smart Box for Andriod™. With this tiny but mighty device
and a few simple steps, you can make any display smarter than ever. Not only can it bring you
enjoyments of versatile cloud content services by BenQ, but also provides all-around multimedia
playback ability in videos, photos, music, and so forth; moreover, you can use it for web browsing
and emails.
Smart Box comes with Android™ operating system, and you can download and install a variety of
apps to expand its functionality, such as social networking, communication, or online games, to fit
your demand.

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Package contents
Please make sure below items are available while unpacking. Please contact dealers immediately if
any item missing or damaged.
Smart Box for Andriod™ x 1 Power adapter x 1
(Supply varies from regions)
BenQ i-Remote x 1
(AA battery x 2 required)
Quick start guide x 1 Warranty card x 1
(Supply varies from regions)
Purchase is required for excluded cables/parts from the package.
• Product appearances and images in this book may be differ from the actual products rolled out in your region.
• Please use BenQ genuine parts to ensure compatibility and safety.
• Please keep the product and its accessories out of children.

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Front and rear views
Item Name Description
1 Power LED Lit in blue when system on and in red when standing by.
2 IR receiver For use with the included BenQ i-Remote.
3 microSD/SDHC
card slot
Use this slot with microSD/SDHC card (purchase required) to expand
available memory space of Smart Box.
4USB 2.0 port For use with external keyboard and mouse on operating each convenient
functions of Smart Box.
5 RJ-45 jack For use with ethernet cables on wired networks.
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6 AV-out To be used to connect Smart Box to AV-in jacks on display terminals.
7HDMI
connector To be used to connect Smart Box to the HDMI port on display terminals.
8DC-in To be used as the power input of Smart Box. Use the included USB power
cable to connect the power adapter.
Item Name Description

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Introduction
Setup and connect Smart Box
Insert the microSD/SDHC card (For memory space expansion)
A microSD/SDHC card (purchase required) expands available memory space of Smart Box.
Insert the microSD/SDHC card into the slot on Smart Box to the full end with a click. Make sure the
contacts of the card face down when inserting as illustrated below.
microSD/SDHC card

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You may access folders and files on the card by selecting All Apps > DocQman
Remove the microSD/SDHC card
1. Dismount the microSD/SDHC card firstly by clicking Setup > Advanced > More Settings >
Device > Storage > Unmount SD card > OK.
2. Push the card to release it from the slot.
• Please insert the microSD/SDHC card as directed. Incorrectly squeeze the card into the slot may cause damage.
• Smart Box supports microSD/SDHC cards with the capacity up to 64 GB.
• The apps can be stored and installed on the internal storage only. Apps that have been installed on the internal
storage cannot be transferred to the inserted microSD/SDHC card.
Please remove the card as directed. Failed to remove the card correctly may cause data loss.

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Connect to HDMI port equipped televisions or monitors
You have to connect Smart Box to the HDMI port on televisions or monitors to bring it into full
play.
HDMI port on
television or
monitors
HDMI cable

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Signal output from the Video Out port of your Smart Box
Apart from the signal output via HDMI, you can output the signal by connecting a 4-pin 3.5 mm
(length 17mm) plug to 3RCA AV cable (purchased separately) to the Video Out port of your Smart
Box. Make sure the HDMI cable is disconnected in this case.
AV cable

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Connect USB keyboard and mouse
You can use USB keyboard and mouse for text input and operating each convenient functions of
Smart Box. Please connect your USB keyboard and mouse to USB (Type A) port of Smart Box.
There is no guarantee of all USB keyboards and mice by every manufacturer to be compatible with Smart Box.
USB (Type A) port
on Andriod™
Smart Box
USB keyboard & mouseWireless keyboard &
mouse

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Connect power supply
Connect the included power adapter to DC-in jack on Smart Box as illustrated below, and then plug
the adapter into a power outlet.
Please be sure to use Smart Box with the included power adapter to avoid malfunctions.

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Connect USB external storage devices
You can connect USB external storage devices, such as flash drives or 2.5” external hard drives, to
Smart Box. For external hard drives, please make sure there is sufficient power supply and connect
external hard drives to the USB port of Smart Box.
There is no guarantee of all USB external storage devices of any kind by every manufacturer to be compatible with
Andriod™ Smart Box.
USB external storage device