BenQ JM-250 User manual

JM-250
Andriod™ Smart Box
User Manual

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Copyright and trademark
Copyright 2014 by BenQ Corporation. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be
reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or
computer language, in any form or by means of electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical,
manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.
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only.
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Disclaimer
BenQ Corporation makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with
respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness
for any particular purpose. Further, BenQ Corporation reserves the right to revise this publication
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.

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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 TV Box user
manual at the main screen of Andriod™ Smart Box. If you have not installed any app as a PDF
reader on your Andriod™ Smart Box, go to BenQ recommended or apps store and look for
OfficeSuite 7 + PDF&HD and install it. Display effects and available functions on PDFs vary
from applicable PDF readers.
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expression or by implication, make any warrant to the content or to the services provided by third
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liable for the content or services provided by third parties including their negligence.
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any time, and is not liable for the termination of the said content and services.

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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 Andriod™ Smart Box ............................................................................................................... 14
Insert the microSD/SDHC card (For memory space expansion) .................................................................................. 14
Connect to HDMI port equipped televisions or monitors.............................................................................................. 16
Connect USB keyboard and mouse ...................................................................................................................................... 17
Connect power supply ............................................................................................................................................................. 18
Connect USB external storage devices ................................................................................................................................ 19
Use BenQ i-Remote ...................................................................................................................................................... 20
BenQ i-Remote functions ........................................................................................................................................................ 20
Notice on BenQ i-Remote operations................................................................................................................................. 23
Notice on battery usage........................................................................................................................................................... 24

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Basic operations ...............................................................................................................25
Initial setup ......................................................................................................................................................................25
Switch modes of Andriod™ Smart Box ................................................................................................................... 31
Take shortcuts ................................................................................................................................................................31
Adjust system volume ...................................................................................................................................................32
Update Andriod™ Smart Box software .................................................................................................................. 32
Manually check and update...................................................................................................................................................... 32
Update from downloaded software file................................................................................................................................ 33
Restore to factory defaults ..........................................................................................................................................33
Use apps ............................................................................................................................35
Main screen .....................................................................................................................................................................35
Use smartphones or tablets as a mini touch panel of Andriod™ Smart Box (Screen Link) ....................37
Use smartphones or tablets as the remote controller (BenQ Smart Remote) .......................................40
BenQ Smart Remote operation modes ......................................................................................................................... 42
Stream videos on the Internet to Andriod™ Smart Box for playback (PlayToGo) .................................... 48
Stream multimedia files to Andriod™ Smart Box for playback ......................................................................... 53
Stream from smartphones/tablets (applicable to iOS™ devices as AirPlay™)........................................................... 54
Stream from smartphones/tablets (applicable to Android™ devices) .......................................................................... 55
Play files from external devices on Andriod™ Smart Box ..................................................................................57
Play files from smartphones/tables on Andriod™ Smart Box ........................................................................................ 57
Play files from computers on Andriod™ Smart Box ........................................................................................................ 59
Rename device name of Andriod™ Smart Box ..................................................................................................... 59

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Use Screen Mirroring ................................................................................................................................................... 60
Pre-installed apps guide ................................................................................................................................................ 62
Settings ..............................................................................................................................66
Wireless & networks .................................................................................................................................................... 67
Device ...............................................................................................................................................................................68
Personal ............................................................................................................................................................................ 69
Accounts ..........................................................................................................................................................................70
System ..............................................................................................................................................................................71
Frequently asked questions and resolutions .................................................................72
Specifications ....................................................................................................................77
Safety warning & notice ...................................................................................................79
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Preface
About this book
This book contains important information of Andriod™ Smart Box as well as functionality
demonstrations of Andriod™ Smart Box. 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 Andriod™ Smart Box. 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.
BenQ JM-250 Andriod™ 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.