Asus Miracast Dongle User Manual
ASUS Miracast Dongle
E-MANUAL
E8741
E8741
First Edition
November 2013
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Contents
Conventions used in this manual...............................................................................4
Typography ........................................................................................................................ 4
Package contents .............................................................................................................5
Knowing the parts ........................................................................................................... 6
LED Color Tables ..............................................................................................................7
Using your ASUS Miracast Dongle ............................................................................. 8
Connecting to an HDMI-enabled display ............................................................... 8
Connecting to ASUS mobile devices ......................................................................12
Connecting to other mobile devices ......................................................................14
Updating the rmware ................................................................................................15
Automatic rmware update via an ASUS mobile device ................................15
Manual rmware update via your laptop .............................................................17
Enabling factory reset ..................................................................................................19
Conformity Statements ...............................................................................................20
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement ....................20
RF exposure warning ..................................................................................................21
Canada, Industry Canada (IC) Notices ...................................................................21
Canada, avis d’Industry Canada (IC) ......................................................................21
Radio Frequency (RF) Exposure Information ......................................................21
Informations concernant l’exposition aux fréquences radio (RF) ................22
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Conventions used in this manual
To highlight key information in this manual, some texts are presented as follows:
IMPORTANT! This message contains vital information that must be followed to
complete a task.
NOTE: This message contains additional information and tips that can help
complete tasks.
WARNING! This message contains important information that must be followed
to keep you safe while performing tasks and prevent damage to your ASUS Tablet’s
data and components.
Typography
Bold = This indicates a menu or an item that must be selected.
Italic = This indicates sections that you can refer to in this manual.
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Package contents
ASUS Fonepad
ASUS Miracast Dongle Micro USB cable
User manual Power adapter
NOTES:
• If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.
• The bundled power adapter varies with country or region.
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Knowing the parts
LED indicator
This three-color LED indicator indicates the current status of the ASUS
Miracast Dongle during dierent usage scenarios.
NOTE: Refer to the LED Color Tables section in this manual for more details.
HDMI connector
This connector allows you to connect the ASUS Miracast Dongle to a
compatible HDMI-enabled display.
Cover
Fasten this cover on top of the HDMI connector when the ASUS Miracast
Dongle is not in use.
Micro USB port
Insert the micro USB cable into this port to connect your ASUS Miracast
Dongle to a power source.
ASUS Miracast Dongle reset button
Press this button to perform a factory reset or rmware update for your
ASUS Miracast Dongle.
NOTE: For details on how to update your rmware, refer to the Updating the
rmware section in this manual.
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LED Color Tables
The following LED Color tables detail usage scenarios and the LED indicator’s
corresponding behaviors.
For general usage
Color Status
Solid Blue (after
connecting to a
power source)
Blinking blue Your ASUS Miracast Dongle is currently trying to pair with
Solid Blue (after
pairing with a
mobile device)
During a rmware update
Color Status
Solid red Five seconds after pressing the reset button, your ASUS
Blinking red Your ASUS Miracast Dongle is currently updating its rmware.
Solid blue The rmware update is done.
This appears ve seconds after successfully connecting your
ASUS Miracast Dongle to your external display and to a power
source.
your mobile device.
Your ASUS Miracast Dongle is now paired and ready to use
with your mobile device.
Miracast Dongle is ready to do a rmware update.
NOTE: Reconnect the mobile device to your ASUS Miracast
Dongle to share contents on an external display.
When doing a factory reset
Color Status
Purple Ten seconds after pressing the reset button, your ASUS
Miracast Dongle is ready for factory reset.
Blinking purple Your ASUS Miracast Dongle is currrently undergoing factory
reset.
Solid blue Factory reset is done.
NOTE: Reconnect the mobile device to your ASUS Miracast
Dongle to share contents on an external display.
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