Lenovo ThinkPad Stack User manual

ThinkPad Stack Mobile Projector User Guide

Second Edition (November 2016)
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Contents
Chapter 1. In the box ............................................................................................................ 1
Chapter 2. Product overview ............................................................................................... 2
Turning on the projector..............................................................................................................................................3
Turning off the projector..............................................................................................................................................3
Status LEDs..................................................................................................................................................................3
Chapter 4. Initializing the projector..................................................................................... 4
Chapter 5. Adjusting the projection angle ......................................................................... 5
Chapter 6. Using the projector ............................................................................................ 6
Projector operating system.........................................................................................................................................6
Using the projector touch pad ....................................................................................................................................6
Accessing a storage device ........................................................................................................................................7
Projecting a computer screen.....................................................................................................................................7
Projecting a file ............................................................................................................................................................7
Stacking with ThinkPad Stack devices.......................................................................................................................8
ThinkPad Stack devices ......................................................................................................................................8
Projector functions extended .............................................................................................................................8
Pairing the projector with a Bluetooth device ...........................................................................................................8
Updating the system....................................................................................................................................................8
Resetting the projector ................................................................................................................................................9
Charging the projector...............................................................................................................................................10
Chapter 7. Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 11
Chapter 8. Trademarks ....................................................................................................... 12

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Chapter 1. In the box
Your option package contains the following:
•ThinkPad®Stack Mobile Projector (referred to as projector)
•Lenovo®65W Travel AC Adapter (referred to as ac power adapter)
•ThinkPad Stack Mobile Projector Stand (referred to as stand)
•High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI™) cable
•Protective case
•Documentation
If any item is missing or damaged, contact your place of purchases. Ensure that you retain your proof of
purchase and packing material. They might be required to receive warranty service.

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Chapter 2. Product overview
USB 2.0 connector
Audio connector
HDMI connector
ac power connector
Security-lock slot*
Air-out vents
Touch pad
Focus wheel
ThinkPad logo LED
Overview
Home
Back
Projector icon LED Air-in vents
Speaker Power button with power LED
Tripod screw hole Foldout foot
Reset hole Pogo pad*
*Security-lock slot: It is recommended that you use the Kensington Minisaver Cable Lock from Lenovo
(part number: 4X90H35558) to secure the projector. To purchase the lock, go to the Lenovo Web site.
*Pogo pad: The Pogo pad supports both data and power transfer when you stack the projector to
other ThinkPad Stack devices.
CAUTION:
When you use the projector, ensure that the ambient temperature is between 0°C (32°F) and 35°C (95°F).
Do not block the vents when the projector is on.

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Chapter 3. Starting the projector
Turning on the projector
Press and hold the power button for one second until the projector icon LED is solid on. Ensure that you
charge your projector before you use it for the first time.
Turning off the projector
There are three methods to turn off the projector:
•Press and hold the power button for one second. Then use the touch pad to select Power off on the
projector screen.
•Press and hold the power button for four seconds until the projector icon LED is off.
•Use ThinkPad Stack Assistant (referred to as Assistant app) to turn off the projector.
Status LEDs
The status LEDs on the projector flash in the following ways to indicate different working statuses of the
projector.
LED activity Projector status
Power button LED and projector icon LED stay on. Turned on
Projector icon LED stays on and power button LED
flashes in green.
Display off
Power button LED and projector icon LED stay off. Turned off
Power button LED turns amber. Battery low (below 25%)
Power button LED flashes in amber. Battery low (below 10%)
ThinkPad logo LED flashes for five times. Power present

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Chapter 4. Initializing the projector
After you turn on the projector, follow the instructions on the projector screen to initialize the projector.
During the initialization, you can do the following:
1. Set the language, date, and time for the projector.
2. Download the Assistant app on your phone or computer.
The Assistant app is a great companion for the projector. With the Assistant app, you can enjoy the
following functions:
•Easy control of the projector
•Easy display of files from external storage devices
To download the Assistant app, do one of the following:
•Go to http://www.lenovo.com/stack.
•For iPhones: Go to Apple Store and search ThinkPad Stack Assistant.
•For Android-based phones (Android 4.4 or later) and iPhones: Scan the Quick Response (QR) code.
After you download and install the Assistant app, you can connect your phone or computer with the
projector by one of the following methods:
Method A:
1. Projector: Ta p on the touch pad to enter the Home menu. Select from the Home menu to
enter the Settings menu. Then find Hotspot and turn it on. Turn on Show password and record the
password. The default hotspot name is StackProjector-XXXX in whch XXXX represents the last four
digits of the MAC address. You also can reset the password if needed.
2. Phone or computer: Enable Wi-Fi and find the projector hotspot. Then type the password to connect
to the projector hotspot.
Method B:
1. Projector: Ta p on the touch pad to enter the Home menu. Select from the Home menu to
enter the Settings menu. Then enable Wi-Fi and connect the projector to a wireless access point.
2. Phone or computer: Enable Wi-Fi and connect to the same wireless access point as the projector.
Then, you are ready to enjoy the various functions of the projector with the Assistant app.

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Chapter 5. Adjusting the projection angle
To adjust the projection angle, you can expand the foldout foot on the projector or stand.
•ThinkPad Stack Mobile Projector
Attention: Handle your projector gently. Do not push hard on your projector when the foldout foot is
expanded.
•ThinkPad Stack Mobile Projector Stand

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Chapter 6. Using the projector
Projector operating system
The projector has a preinstalled Android 6.0 operating system, which provides various functions through a
Home menu and a Settings menu.
Use either of the following methods to enter the menus:
•Projector touch pad: Ta p to enter the Home menu. Select from the Home menu to enter the
Settings menu.
•Assistant app: Select to enter the Home menu. Select from the Home menu to enter the
Settings menu.
Settings menu
The following table shows how to enable some frequently used functions from the Settings menu.
Function Action
Wi-Fi Find Wi-Fi and turn it on. Then select a network to connect to it.
Hotspot Find Hotspot and turn it on.
Bluetooth Find Bluetooth and turn it on. Then select an available device to connect to it.
Keystone Correction Find Keystone Correction. Then turn on the auto correction or set a manual
correction value.
For detailed instructions, refer to the later part of this chapter.
Note: The actions above are for reference only and might be performed differently from your product.
Using the projector touch pad
The touch pad surface is sensitive to finger touch and movement. You can use the touch pad to perform
the same point and select actions as a traditional mouse. You also can use the touch pad to perform the
following touch gestures:
Touch: Tap and hold with
two fingers.
Function: Display a shortcut
menu when applicable.
Touch: Ta p .
Function: Click an item.