Fruitdock DoBox User manual

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DoBox User Manual
The latest versions are:
App version: 1.5.4
DoBox version 1.3.2
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First time setup 3
Charging the DoBox 5
Switch on, connection and switch off 6
Power Bank Mode 6
USB-C Hub Mode 7
Reset 7
The functions of the app: 8
1. Status 8
2. Wi-Fi 8
3. Storage 8
4. Bluetooth 10
4.1 Connect to a Bluetooth speaker 10
4.2 Bluetooth Bridge Mode 10
5. DoBox Connect - Screen sharing client 12
6. Local network 14
7. Colors 14
8. Settings 15
8.1 User 15
8.2 Hotspot 15
8.3 Audio output 15
8.4 HDMI resolution 15
8.5 General 16
8.5.1 About 16
8.5.2 Software update 17
8.5.3 Reset content, settings, registration 17
9. File sharing 18
10. Multimedia player 19
11. Notepad 19
12. Browser 19
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Other routers may interfere with the DoBox’s own Wi-Fi signal, so place it at least 1 meter away
from other routers.
First time setup
Make sure to first charge the battery for at least 10 hours while the DoBox is turned off (not showing a
continuous white light but rather pulsating), otherwise it won’t function properly! If it doesn’t light up,
please reset on the DoBox with a pin or paperclip in that little hole under the audio output.
Open this link on your iPhone / iPad and install the DoBox app:
https://itunes.apple.com/app/the-dobox/id1388278591
In case of any strange device behaviour or your DoBox got frozen, please do a hard reset: Push a pin
or paperclip inside the small hole under the audio out port carefully until the reset button clicks.
Onboarding:
1.) Before you turn your DoBox on, you have to register an account online or login:
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2.) Follow the instructions on the screen to wake up and turn on your DoBox:
3.) After 1 minute go to your iPhone / iPad Wi-Fi settings and connect to the DoBox’s hotspot.
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4.) When you are connected to the DoBox’s hotspot, go back to the DoBox app and take your DoBox
online for registration. You can connect to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks or plug in a LAN cable. That’s all!
After the onboarding your DoBox is ready for use and it will check for software updates.
Please change the name of the network (SSID) and the password. The password has to consist of at
least 8 characters.
Charging the DoBox
DoBox can be charged through its USB-C port on the left side. The cable in the box can be used for
charging only.
Use with standard USB chargers at least 1000mA (1A) capacity, for e.g. iPhone / iPad chargers.
The enclosed charging cable charges the built-in 8000 mAh battery with 0.9A, thus total charging time
in inactive mode is approximately 9 hours.
You can use the USB-C charging adapter of the new MacBook or MacBook Pro at 3A, so the charging
time is just about 3 hours. The fast charging doesn’t work with the 87W adapter of the 15” MacBook
Pro.
During the first charging, it is recommended to leave it plugged in for at least 10-12 hours, so
the actual charge level shown will be more accurate.
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While DoBox is charging and it is turned off, it shows you the battery level with colors from red to
green. After plugging the charger in, it starts pulsating after 10 seconds. When it’s turned off and not on
charge, you can also easily check the battery level without the app. Just hold your finger on the touch
panel for 5 seconds, and it will light up.
Switch on, connection and switch off
You can turn on the DoBox with a circular motion on the touch sensitive button. Make circles with your
finger until the LEDs start lighting.
If the LEDs are pulsating with RED light, the battery is flat. Plug in the charging cable, and wait at least
20 minutes before switching it on.
If the DoBox turned on successfully, it will show up in 40 seconds among the Wi-Fi networks on your
iPhone. The default SSID is: DoBox. If the signal doesn’t show up after 40 seconds, turn the Wi-Fi off
and on again on your device.
After your device successfully connected to the Wi-Fi of the DoBox, open the DoBox app on your
device. The app will automatically search for the DoBox you are connected to.
If the app doesn’t find the DoBox, check if you are connected to the right Wi-Fi.
To switch off the DoBox, make a circular motion on the touch sensitive button (not in the middle, but at
the edge of the circle), until the lights turn off. After this, DoBox needs 40 seconds to switch off fully, so
don’t switch it on again immediately.
Power Bank Mode
While the DoBox is switched off, and not connected to the MacBook through the USB-C port, you can
use the two standard USB ports to charge your devices. In the Power Bank Mode the DoBox can
charge at a maximum of 2.4A, which makes it possible to charge even an iPad.
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USB-C Hub Mode
When DoBox is switched off, and connected with the new MacBook Pro via a USB-C to USB-C cable,
the two standard USB ports of the DoBox can be used natively on the new MacBook Pro. In this mode,
the MacBook Pro is simultaneously charging the battery of the DoBox.
Reset
There are two different methods to reset the DoBox. With the first one, you reset the device itself in
case it freezes out. Take a pin and find the small hole under the audio out port. Push the pin inside the
hole carefully until it clicks. The DoBox will then switch reboot, and you’ll be able to restart it with the
hand gesture. If the DoBox turns on successfully, it will show up in 40 seconds among the Wi-Fi
networks on your iPhone.
You can reset not only the content, but your user profile, registration and all settings, as well. This
function can be found inside the DoBox app, under Settings > General > Reset. It will ask for
confirmation before applying the operation. This method is useful when you want to sell your device to
somebody else. WARNING: Before using this feature be sure that you have the latest app and
DoBox firmware!
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The functions of the app:
1. Status
Here you can see what devices are connected to your DoBox.
If you tap on it, you will be able to see how much space is left from the internal memory.
External storage devices like USB sticks or micro SD cards will also show up here.
2. Wi-Fi
With this connection, the DoBox is able to connect to the internet. You can select here the Wi-Fi
network that you want to use. The DoBox can connect only to 2.4GHz Wi-Fi networks.
3. Storage
This is the place to manage the internal storage of the DoBox, and the external storage devices (like
flash drives and micro SD cards).
You can create new folders or copy and create new files. If you tap on the Select button, then choose
one or more file / folder, the following options will show up below: Copy, Rename, Move, Delete.
Tapping on the Done button will cancel the selection.
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To copy a file to the DoBox’s storage, select the desired folder, click on New File, and choose from the
options. Select Photos or Videos button on the bottom of the screen. Select what you want to upload to
the storage and tap on it once then choose Done. If you want to take a photo right from the app, just
press the record button then tap on Done.
If you want to move a file from the internal storage to your Apple Device, tap on the file, then on the
preview screen, tap the icon on the top right corner, and choose from the available options.
If you tap on a file, it will open in an assigned app. For example, photos will be opened with the image
viewer in iOS.
You can use the Shared folder for files that you would like to share with others. See: File Sharing.
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4. Bluetooth
4.1 Connect to a Bluetooth speaker
The DoBox can connect to Bluetooth speakers so you can send the audio from the DoBox to the
Bluetooth speaker. Turn on your speaker just tap on the speaker name here.
4.2 Bluetooth Bridge Mode
Thanks to the new iOS 13 and iPad OS, you can now connect a standard mouse and
keyboard, and use them system-wide on your iPhone or iPad. If you turn this feature on, they
will recognize DoBox as a Bluetooth device and even the Audio will go through!
1.) On your iPhone or iPad, go to iOS settings
2.) Go to Accessibility
3.) Select Touch
4.) Turn On AssistiveTouch
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5.) Plug in a mouse and a keyboard to DoBox
6.) Turn on your DoBox
7.) Connect to the DoBox’s Hotspot
8.) Open the DoBox app
9.) In the app go to Bluetooth menu
10.) Enable Bluetooth Bridge Mode
11.) From then, DoBox is discoverable for 3 minutes
12.) On your iOS device, go to the Home screen and
open Settings
13.) Select Bluetooth menu
14.) Choose DoBox from Other Devices
15.) Close the iOS settings
16.) After it's connected, you can start using this
function
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5. DoBox Connect - Screen sharing client
DoBox Connect is an app for MacOS devices that lets you control your Mac remotely with your
iPad/iPhone and with the DoBox.
Enable Screen sharing on your Mac:
● Open System preferences — Sharing and enable Screen sharing
● Click on Computer Settings…
● VNC viewers may control screen with password (and type a password)
Download the DoBox Connect from here:
http://dobox.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/DoBox_Connect_v1.0.zip
● Double click to uncompress
● Copy/Move to Applications
● Right click and Open
● In the popup window choose Open
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● Click on the DoBox icon in the status bar
● Login with registered email and password
Open the the DoBox app on your iPhone/iPad
● Plug in a mouse and a keyboard
● Tap on Screen sharing client menu
● Connect to your Mac remotely
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6. Local network
Here you can allow or disable the automatic IP assignment settings (DHCP). If the DHCP is disabled
you can setup a network manually.
7. Colors
Here you can set the colors of the LEDs inside the touch sensitive button.
Colors can be changed according to the RGB scale. If you want blue light for example, then slide the
red and green dots to the left. Changing the color here affects the background of the app too.
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8. Settings
8.1 User
You can see and update your name and email. You can also log out from the app here.
8.2 Hotspot
In the app, this function can be found inside the Settings. This is the DoBox’s own offline Wi-Fi
connection that you are currently on. You can change the name of the network (SSID) and the
password. The password has to consist of at least 8 characters.
After saving, you will have to re-connect to the Hotspot using the new data.
8.3 Audio output
You can change the audio output here. The default audio output is the 3.5mm jack.
Select HDMI to set the audio output to the HDMI port.
If a Bluetooth speaker is connected, you’ll see it here, so you can change the audio output to the
Bluetooth speaker.
8.4 HDMI resolution
You can change the HDMI resolution here. After the change a restart is needed. The default resolution
is 1920x1080.
To use the HDMI port, you have to plug in the cable while the DoBox is switched off. After that turn on
the DoBox and you’ll see the DoBox logo on the screen.
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8.5 General
You can find here general info about the DoBox, search for updates, or reset the settings to default.
8.5.1 About
You can check the current app and firmware versions here. The latest versions are:
App version: 1.5.4 ; DoBox version 1.3.2
WARNING: We support only the latest versions. If your app or firmware is older, please update it!
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8.5.2 Software update
● Update The DoBox (1.5.0) app in the App Store on your iOS device
● Plug the DoBox on a charger
● Switch it on and connect to it with the app
● In the app go to Settings > General > Software Update
● Allow the software to update, it may take up to 3-5 minutes
● The device will restart a couple of times, and the color of lights will change
● Please wait until the LEDs turn BLUE
● After the LEDs are blue wait 1 minute and turn off your DoBox
● After 1 minute you can turn it on again and you can continue using your DoBox
8.5.3 Reset content, settings, registration
You can reset not only the content, but your user profile, registration and all settings, as well. This
function can be found inside the DoBox app, under “Settings > General > Reset content, settings,
registration”  It will ask for confirmation before applying the operation. This method is useful when you
want to sell your device to somebody else. WARNING: Before using this feature be sure that you
have the latest app and DoBox firmware! See: Reset
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9. File sharing
You can allow file sharing here. If this function is activated, anybody in the same network can access
the contents of the Shared folder.
To browse the Shared folder on your Mac from the Finder menu click on Go and Connect to server...
and type this to server address: smb://dobox than click to Connect and choose as Guest.This way,
you can easily copy files from your device to DoBox’s internal storage without any app. After this, you
are able to access and manage these files on your iPhone or iPad inside the DoBox app under the
Storage section.
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10. Multimedia player
To use the HDMI port, you have to plug in the cable while the DoBox is switched off. After that turn on
the DoBox and you’ll see the DoBox logo on the screen.
The Multimedia player lists all the media files found on the internal storage and the external devices.
To play a video click on the file, then click play button on the bottom of the screen, and DoBox will play
the video through HDMI.
If you want to stop the video, just tap the rectangle button in the same folder where the file is.
The default resolution is 1920x1080 with HDMI-HDMI cable.
To play an audio file click on the file, then click play button on the bottom of the screen, and DoBox will
play it through selected audio output. The default audio output is the 3.5mm jack. You can change the
audio output to the HDMI with the button in the upper right corner.
11. Notepad
This is just a demo to show how the keyboard and mouse can work with older iOS versions. Connect a
mouse and a keyboard into the USB plugs, so you can use them for typing and navigating.
12. Browser
This is just a demo to show how the keyboard and mouse can work with older iOS versions. Connect a
mouse and a keyboard into the USB plugs, so you can use them for typing and navigating.
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