Samsung Home Sync User manual

ANDROID DEVICE
User Manual
Please read this manual before operating your
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Getting Started ...........................4
Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Device Layout and Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Restarting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Turning On the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Connecting to a Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Turning Off the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting Up Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Setting Up Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Connecting to Audio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Section 2: Basics .......................................17
Features of Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Controlling a Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Using the Mirror Mouse . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Opening an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Setting Up Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Transferring Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Section 3: Internet and Screen
Mirroring .................................................29
Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Section 4: Media .......................................32
Play Music App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

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Section 5: Application and Media
Stores ...................................................... 38
Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Play Store . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Samsung Apps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Section 6: Utilities .................................... 42
POLARIS Office Viewer 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
McAfee Virus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Section 7: Settings ................................... 44
About Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Play Nearby Device Content . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Member Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Content Backup and Restoration . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Backup and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Mouseover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Audio Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Updating the Device Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Section 8: Health and Safety
Information ..............................................55
Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . 55
Knowing Radio Frequency Safety . . . . . . . . . . 55
FCC Radio Frequency Emission . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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Samsung Products and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . 57
Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Restricting Children's Access to
Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . .60
Section 9: Warranty Information ..............61
Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
End User License Agreement for Software . . . .66
Index ...........................................................74

Getting Started 4
Section 1: Getting Started
Use the HomeSync device to play multimedia files on large
screens that support High Definition Multimedia Interface
(HDMI). Install the HomeSync application on your smartphone
and then use it as a mouse to control the monitor or TV.
This section helps you to quickly start using your device.
Understanding This User Manual
The sections of this manual generally follow the features of
your device. A robust index for features begins on page 74.
Also included is important safety information, beginning on
page 55, that you should know before using your device.
This manual gives navigation instructions according to the
default display settings. If you select other settings,
navigation steps may be different.
Unless otherwise specified, all instructions in this manual
assume that you are starting from the
Home screen.
Note: Instructions in this manual are based on default settings
and may vary from your device depending on the
software version on your device and any changes to the
device’s settings.
Note: All screen images in this manual are simulated. Actual
displays may vary depending on the software version of
your device and any changes to the device’s settings.
Special Text
In this manual, some text is set apart from the rest. This
special text is intended to point out important information,
share quick methods for activating features, define terms,
and more. The definitions for these methods are as follows:
• Notes : Presents alternative options for the current feature, menu,
or sub-menu.
• Tips : Provides quick or innovative methods or useful shortcuts.
• Important : Points out important information about the current
feature that could affect performance.
• Warning : Brings important information to your attention that can
help to prevent loss of data or functionality or damage to your
device.

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Device Layout and Function
The following items can be found on the side and back of
your device as illustrated.
1.
Notification light : The notification light alerts you to the
device’s status with the following colors.
• Blue (steady)
– Network connected
– Ready to download or upload data
• Green (steady)
– Upcoming events
– Application being updated
• Red (blinking)
– Failed to recognize internal hard disk drive (HDD)
• Yellow (steady)
– Network connection error
2. Power button : Press and hold to turn the device on or
off.
Press and hold more than 8 seconds to restart the
device.

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3.
Functions button : Press to confirm secure pairing with
your smartphone.
Press and hold for a few seconds to capture a
screenshot.
4.
Power adaptor port : Connect a power cable to supply
power.
5.
microUSB port : Connect to a computer with a microUSB
cable with Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).
6.
HDMI cable port : Connect to a monitor (TV or computer)
using an HDMI cable.
7.
USB port (3.0) : Connect a USB cable to use a
compatible device (such as smartphones or cameras)
or a external USB storage device.
Connect a USB cable to use a keyboard or a mouse.
8.
S/PDIF port : Connect to audio equipment using an
S/PDIF cable.
9.
LAN cable port : Connect to a network using a LAN
cable.
Note: Some items, including monitors, smartphones, and
peripherals, may not be compatible with the device.
Package Contents
Check the product box for the following items. The items
supplied with the device may vary depending on the region
or service provider.
• Device
• Power adaptor/Power cord
• LAN cable
• HDMI cable,
Note: You can purchase additional accessories: USB cable,
S/PDIF cable, and microUSB cable. Make sure they are
compatible with the device before purchase.

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Installation
To install your device, follow these simple steps:
1. Connect the device to a monitor that supports the High
Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) using the HDMI
cable.
Note: For more information, refer to the user manual for the
monitor.
2. Connect the device to a network by connecting the LAN
cable to the LAN cable port on the device.
• If you connect the LAN cable after turning on the device, access
Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Ethernet , and then select Ethernet .
• You can let the device connect automatically to the current
Wi-Fi network your smartphone uses or you can connect to a
Wi-Fi network by accessing
Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Wi-Fi .
However, to establish a better connection, it is recommended to
connect the LAN cable.

Getting Started 8
3. Connect the power adaptor to the device, and then
connect the power cord to the electrical socket.
Restarting the Device
If your device is frozen or unresponsive, press and hold the
Power button for more than 8 seconds.
Note: Restarting may disconnect the device from your
smartphone. Connect the device to your smartphone
again with the NFC feature or the Bluetooth feature.

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Turning On the Device
To turn on the device:
1. Press and hold the Power button.
2. Turn on the connected monitor.
Note: For better picture quality, set the screen aspect ratio on
your monitor to fit its original screen or select the auto
aspect ratio setting manually. If the auto aspect ratio
setting is not available on your device, some parts of the
screen can be cut off.
Connecting to a Smartphone
Connect and register the device to a smartphone. You can
upload and download content, add and manage multiple user
accounts, use the smartphone as a remote control for a TV
screen or monitor (see “Controlling a Screen” on page 18),
and more.
To use this feature, you must download
HomeSync from
Samsung Apps or the Google Play Store and install it on your
smartphone.
Note: When your smartphone supports the Near Field
Communication (NFC) feature, touch the back of your
smartphone to the NFC antenna area near the center of
the device to download HomeSync .
Once the device connects to a smartphone, the device will
automatically reconnect to it whenever
HomeSync is
activated.
Note: For more information about compatible smartphones,
refer to www.samsung.com .

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When Your Smartphone Supports the NFC
Feature
You can connect the device to a smartphone when your
smartphone supports the NFC feature.
1. Activate the NFC feature on your smartphone.
2. To start
HomeSync , touch the back of your smartphone
to the NFC antenna area of the device.
3. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Note: The NFC antenna area of the smartphone may differ. For
more information, refer to the user manual for the
smartphone.
When Your Smartphone Does Not Support the
NFC Feature
You can use the Bluetooth feature to connect the device to
your smartphone, if your smartphone does not support the
NFC feature.
1. Start
HomeSync .
2. Touch
Menu ➔ Add device .
To use HomeSync, you must have a Samsung account.
If you have not set up your Samsung account, the
Samsung account screen displays. For more
information, refer to your smartphone user manual.
3. Touch
Scan for devices .
4. Select the device name from the list of detected
devices.

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Note: The device name may be different for your device. For
more information, refer to “About Device” on page 53.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Turning Off the Device
To turn off the device:
 Press and hold the Power button, and then select OK .
For more information about how to control the screen, see
“Controlling a Screen” on page 18.
Caution! Do not disconnect the power adaptor from the device
while applications are running. Doing so may cause
malfunctions or damage to the device.
Setting Up Your Device
When you first turn on your device, you are asked to set up a
few things. To do that, the following screens display. Some
screens can be skipped (select
Next ) or re-displayed (select
Previous ). Some screens display depending on the options
you choose.

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Welcome!
1. Select the Select language field, scroll through the list,
and select the language you want your device to use,
such as, English (United States), which is the default.
2. Select
Next .
Wi-Fi
Make sure the Wi-Fi OFF / ON icon is set to ON and
choose one of the following options:
 Select Add Wi-Fi network to enter a Network SSID that is
not listed.
 Select Scan to make sure you have an accurate list of
Wi-Fi networks.
 Select one of the Wi-Fi networks in the list, enter the
password, and select
Connect . Select and connect to
another Wi-Fi network or select
Next to continue.
 Select Next to perform this task later. For more
information, refer to “Wi-Fi” on page 44.
Date and Time
This screen displays if you did not connect to a Wi-Fi
network.
1.
Select the following options, if necessary:
•Setdate : Set the date (month, day, year).
•Settime : Set the time (hour, minute, and AM or PM).
• Select time zone : Set the correct time zone.
2. Select Next .
End User License Agreement
1. Read the End User License Agreement for Software
and check
I understand and agree to the terms and
conditions above
.
2. Read the Samsung error log statement and check
Yes
or
No, thanks .
3. Select
Next .

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Device Name
Your default device name is displayed on this screen for
reference.
1. Make a note of this name. It will be displayed when you
use Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, and so on.
2. Select
Next .
Note: You may change the device name at this time.
Aspect Ratio
This screen simply reminds you to manually set the aspect
ratio of the TV or monitor you will be using with HomeSync,
which will give you a better picture display.
Tip: For better viewing, set the screen aspect ratio on your TV
to the auto aspect ratio setting.
If the auto aspect ratio setting is not available on your
device, some parts of the screen can be cut off.
 Select Finish .
The Setting up accounts screen displays.
Setting Up Accounts
Google applications, such as Play Store, require a Google
account. Samsung Apps requires a Samsung account. The
Setting up accounts screen can be used to set up both
accounts.
 Select Add account .
The Add account screen displays.
Select
Samsung account or Google .
Note: If you skipped Wi-Fi setup, the Wi-Fi setup screen
displays and you must connect through a Wi-Fi network.
– or –
 Select Later to proceed to the next screen.

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Samsung Account
Sign in to your Samsung account to use Samsung services.
1. Select
variety of services to learn more.
2. Select
Sign in if you already have a Samsung account.
– or –
Select
Create new account to create a Samsung
account.
– or –
Select
Help to display additional information.
For more information, refer to “Signing In to your
Samsung Account” on page 51.
Add a Google Account
Your device uses your Google account to fully use its Android
features, such as Google Play.
The Add a Google Account screen can be used to create a
new Google account to sign in, if you already have a Google
account.
1. Select
Existing and then enter the email address and
password of your existing account.
– or –
Select
New and follow the on-screen instructions. For
more information, refer to “Adding Accounts” on
page 51.
2. Select to continue.
Entertainment
This screen displays if you signed in to your Google account.
 Touch Set up a credit card , enter credit card information
for your Google Play account, and touch
Save .
– or –
Touch
Not now .

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Backup and Restore
This screen also displays if you signed in to your Google
account.
1. Read the backup and restore information.
2. Check or uncheck the option to enable or disable the
backup option.
3. Touch to continue.
Setup Complete
Once setup is complete, the main HomeSync screen
displays.
Congratulations! Your device is set up and ready to use.
Connecting to Audio Equipment
You can connect the HomeSync device to audio equipment,
such as home theaters.
To connect the device to audio equipment, use an
S/PDIF cable.
Note: You can select a sound output format to use by
accessing Apps ➔ Settings ➔ Audio output .