Binatone Electronics BLINKBUDDY User Manual
User’s Guide
BLINK Buddy
VIDEO BABY MONITOR
WARNING!
Use only the power adapter and battery pack provided
Before operating this set, please read these
instructions carefully.
in the box.
Welcome...
to your Video Baby Monitor!
Please retain your original dated sales receipt for your records. For warranty service of your product, you will
need to provide a copy of your dated sales receipt to confirm warranty status. Registration is not required for
warranty coverage.
For product-related questions, please call:
US 1-866-779-1632
Multifunctional Device
• 3.2" Diagonal Capacitive Touch
Screen
• Resolution: 400 x 240 Pixels
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• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n Connectivity
• Auto Screen Rotation with
G-sensor
• Take Photos and Record
Videos
• View Photos and Videos
This User's Guide provides you with all the information you need to get
the most from your Buddy Video Baby Monitor.
Before you make your first call or use the Internet, you will need to set
up your device. Follow the simple instructions in 'Getting Started' on
the next few pages.
IMPORTANT
Got everything?
• Parent Handset Unit
Docking Base Station (only for charging and speakers are NOT included into the base)
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• Li-ion Rechargeable Battery Pack for the Handset
• Parent Unit Back Cover
• Power Adapter for the Docking Station
• User's Guide
• Quick Start Guide
1. Safety Instructions ........................................................ 1
2. Getting to know your Buddy ........................................ 2
2.1 Overview of the Parent Unit ................................. 2
2.2 Parent Unit LCD Display ...................................... 3
2.3 Parent Unit Notifications Panel ............................. 3
2.4 Parent Unit Range ................................................ 3
2.5 Parent Unit Signal Strength .................................. 4
2.6 Parent Unit Home Screen .................................... 4
2.7 Parent Unit Extended Home Screen .................... 4
2.8 Wake Up the Parent Unit ...................................... 4
2.9 Lock the Screen of Your Parent Unit .................... 4
2.10 Parent Unit Screen Rotation ................................. 4
2.11 Recalibrate the Touch Screen .............................. 5
2.12 Overview of the Docking Station .......................... 5
3. Setting Up ...................................................................... 6
3.1 Connecting the Buddy Parent Unit Docking Station
3.2 Installing and Charging the Parent Unit Battery
Pack ...................................................................... 6
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3.3 Insert and Mount the Memory Card ...................... 8
3.4 Unmount and Remove the Memory Card ............ 8
3.5 Switch On Your Ruddy Parent Unit ...................... 8
3.6 Switch Off Your Buddy Parent Unit ....................... 8
4. Using the Touchscreen ................................................. 9
5. Using the On-screen Keyboard .................................. 10
5.1 Enter Text and Numbers ..................................... 10
5.2 Switch Between Input Modes ............................. 10
5.3 Change the Display Language ........................... 10
5.4 Modify Keyboard Settings .................................. 10
5.5 Add Words to User Dictionary ............................ 10
5.6 Accept or Reject Dictionary Suggestions ........... 10
5.7 Edit Text .............................................................. 11
6. Baby Monitor Setup .................................................... 11
7. Personalising Your Buddy Parent Unit ..................... 13
7.1 Display Settings ................................................ 13
7.2 Sound Settings ................................................... 14
8. Connect Your Buddy Parent Unit to a Wi-Fi
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8.1 Select Wi-Fi Sleep Policy .................................. 17
8.2 Check the MAC Address of Your Buddy Parent Unit
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Network
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8.3 Configure Static IP Settings ............................... 17
9. Using the Web Browser .............................................. 18
9.1 Open a Browser ................................................. 18
9.2 Set the Home Page ............................................ 18
9.3 Open a Web Page .............................................. 18
9.4 Automatic Screen Rotation ................................. 18
9.5 Display a Web Page in Landscape Only ............ 18
9.6 Zoom In and Out of a Web page ........................ 18
9.7 Open a New Browser Window ........................... 18
9.8 Finding Text Within a Webpage .......................... 19
9.9 Selecting Links in Webpages ............................. 19
9.10 Downloading Web Applications .......................... 19
9.11 View Your Downloads ......................................... 19
9.12 Manage Bookmarks ........................................... 19
9.13 Customise Browser Options ............................... 20
10. Email ............................................................................. 20
10.1 Open an Email .................................................... 20
10.2 Set Up the First Email Account ........................... 20
10.3 Set Up Another Email Account ........................... 21
10.4 Combined Inbox ................................................. 21
10.5 Account Settings ................................................. 21
10.6 Compose and Send Email Messages .................22
10.7 Read Messages ................................................. 22
10.8 Open an Attached File ........................................ 22
10.9 Check for New Messages .................................. 22
10.10 Reply to an Email Message ................................ 22
10.11 Delete an Email Message .................................. 23
10.12 Forward an Email Message ............................... 23
10.13 Mark Message as Unread .................................. 23
10.14 Delete an Email Account .................................... 23
11. Take Photos and Record Videos ............................... 24
11.1 Open Camera ..................................................... 24
11.2 Switch Between Camera and Camcorder Mode
11.3 Take Picture ........................................................ 24
11.4 Camera Options ................................................. 24
11.5 View Photos ........................................................ 24
11.6 Record Vide ........................................................ 25
11.7 Play Videos ......................................................... 25
12. Music ............................................................................ 26
12.1 Listen to Music on your Buddy Parent Unit ........ 26
12.2 Open the Music Application ................................ 26
12.3 Music Library ...................................................... 26
12.4 Search for a Song .............................................. 26
12.5 Party Shuffle All Songs ....................................... 27
12.6 Turn Party Shuffle Off ......................................... 27
12.7 Create Playlists .................................................. 27
12.8 Add Songs to Current Playlist ............................. 27
12.9 Play Songs in a Playlist ...................................... 27
12.10 Add Songs to a Playlist ...................................... 27
12.11 Remove a Song from Playlis .............................. 27
12.12 Delete a Playlist ................................................. 27
12.13 Rename a Playlist .............................................. 27
12.14 Set Sound Effects ............................................... 27
12.15 Delete Current Song ........................................... 28
13. Gallery .......................................................................... 28
13.1 Open Gallery ...................................................... 28
13.2 View Pictures ...................................................... 28
14. Clock ............................................................................. 29
14.1 Open Clock .......................................................... 29
14.2 Set an Alarm ....................................................... 29
14.3 Activate an Alarm Setting ................................... 30
14.4 Deactivate an Alarm Setting ............................... 30
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14.5 Activate an Alarm in Silent Mode ........................ 30
14.6 Other Alarm Clock Settings ................................ 30
15. Calendar ....................................................................... 31
15.1 Open the Calendar ............................................. 31
15.2 View Agenda for the Day .................................... 31
15.3 Go to Today's Date ............................................. 31
15.4 Change Calendar View ...................................... 31
15.5 Modify Calendar Settings ................................... 31
15.6 Add New Event ................................................... 31
15.7 View, Dismiss, or Snooze a Reminder ............... 32
16. Performing Calculations ............................................. 32
16.1 Open the Calculato ............................................. 32
16.2 Perform Calculations .......................................... 32
17. ES FILE EXPLORER .................................................... 33
17.1 Open ES File Explorer ........................................ 33
17.2 Open File As ....................................................... 33
17.3 Select All Files in a Directory .............................. 33
17.4 Create a New Folder .......................................... 33
17.5 Rename a File .................................................... 33
17.6 Copy a File to Another Location ......................... 33
17.7 Move a File to Another Location ......................... 33
17.8 Delete a File ....................................................... 34
17.9 Compress a File.................................................. 34
17.10 View File Details ................................................ 34
17.11 Modify View Settings in ES File Explorer .......... 34
18. Install Apps .................................................................. 35
19. ES Task Manager ......................................................... 35
19.1 Open ES Task Manager ..................................... 35
20. Settings ........................................................................ 36
21. Advanced Features ..................................................... 36
21.1 Firmware Upgrade ............................................. 36
21.2 Factory Data Reset ............................................ 37
22. Help .............................................................................. 37
23. General Information ................................................... 40
1. Safety Instructions
WARNING!
• STRANGULATION HAZARD - Keep cables out of
baby's reach.
• NEVER place parent unit within the crib.
• Secure the cables some distance away from
baby's reach.
• Do not place the Parent unit in the bathroom or
other humid areas.
• Never use extension cords with AC Adapters.
Only use the AC Adapters provided.
PARENT UNIT SETUP & USE:
• Avoid sources of noise and heat, such as motors,
fluorescent lighting, microwave ovens, heating
appliances and direct sunlight.
• Avoid areas of excessive dust, moisture and low
temperature.
• Avoid other cordless telephones or personal
computers.
• Never install wiring during a lightning storm.
WARNING!
• This product is compliant with all relevant standards
regarding electromagnetic fields and is, when handled
as described in the User's Guide, safe to use.
Therefore, always read the instructions in this User's
Guide carefully before using the device.
• Adult assembly is required. Keep small parts away
from children when assembling.
• This product is not a toy. Do not allow children to play
with it.
• This product is not a substitute for responsible adult
supervision.
• Keep this User's Guide for future reference.
• Do not place the baby unit or cables in the c or
within reach of the baby (the unit should be at least 3
feet away).
• Keep the cords out of reach of children.
• Do not cover the baby unit with a towel or blanket.
• Never use extension cords with power adapters. Only
use the power adapters provided.
• Test this product and all its functions so that you are
familiar with it prior to actual use.
• Do not use the product near water.
• Do not install the product near a heat source.
• Only use the chargers and power adapters provided.
Do not use other chargers or power adapters as this
may damage the device and its battery pack.
• Only insert a battery pack of the same type.
• Do not touch the plug contacts with sharp or metal
objects.
CAUTION
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect
type.
• Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
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Safety Instructions
2. Getting to Know Your Buddy
2.1 Overview of the Parent Unit
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1 H MENU key
Press once to access the menu options
2 T TALK key
Press and hold to talk to the Baby Unit.
3 Microphone
4 FUNCTION buttons
< HOME key
Press to return to the home screen.
> SEARCH key
On the homescreen: Press to open Search for
searching on your parent unit or the web.
In other applications: Press to open a search
box for searching within the application.
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+/- VOLUME UP/DOWN keys
Press to increase/decrease media volume.
5 BABY key
Press once to launch "Baby Monitor" application.
6 B BACK key
Press to return to the previous screen.
Press to hide the on-screen keyboard, dialogue box,
options menu or notifications panel.
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Earpiece
8 Camera
L Lock/Unlock/Power On & Off key
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When the parent unit is off, press and hold for 2 seconds
to turn on the parent unit.
When the parent unit is in operation, press and hold for
2 seconds to activate the Device Options menu to set
silent mode or to power off the parent unit.
During operation, press briefly to lock or unlock the
parent unit.
10 E Earphone Jack
Plug in a 3.5mm headset for listening to music.
11 Charge and Audio Output Contacts
S Micro SD card slot
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13 Parent Unit Speaker
U Micro USB port
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For parent unit charging (Micro-USB cable is not
provided. The handset is not connected to computer.)
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2.2 Parent Unit LCD Display
The status bar at the top of the screen displays the time,
status of your parent unit, and notifications that you’ve
received.
Status Icons
Battery is fully charged
Battery is low
Battery is charging
SD card is inserted
(Remark: No SD card is attached)
Wireless connection on, with signal strength
Signal strength
Alarm clock is set
Headset / Earphones are connected
Media volume is off
Music or radio is playing
Parent Unit number
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2.3 Parent Unit Notifications Panel
When the status bar displays a status icon, tap and hold
the status bar and slide downward to open the
notifications panel.
You can also press
the notifications panel.
To hide the notifications panel, press
the bottom bar of the notifications panel and then slide
upward.
H and tap Notifications to access
B or tap and hold
2.4 Parent Unit Range
The Parent Unit can achieve the optimum range of
transmission when there is clear line of sight between the
docking station and parent unit. Any obstruction between
the docking station and parent unit will reduce the range
significantly. Thick stone walls can severely affect the
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range, and large metal objects, such as refrigerators,
mirrors or filing cabinets, or other electrical equipment
may cause interference and/or affect the range.
2.5 Parent Unit Signal Strength
The icon on your parent unit indicates when you are
in range of the docking station.
When out of range of the docking station, the signal
strength indicator will show no bars. Move back within
range. The parent unit will automatically re-connect to
the docking station.
2.6 Parent Unit Home Screen
To return to the home screen at anytime, press <.
2.7 Parent Unit Extended Home Screen
The extended home screen lets you add more shortcuts and
widgets on your parent unit so that you can access the
widgets and applications conveniently from the home screen.
1. Slide horizontally across the screen to go to the left
or right side of the extended home screen.
2. Small dots at the bottom left or right of the screen
indicate which screen you are viewing. Tap and hold
the small dots to view thumbnails of the home screen
and the extended home screens. Tap to open them.
2.8 Wake Up the Parent Unit
The LCD screen dims to conserve battery when you don't
use it for a while.
1. Press any key to turn on the screen.
2. Drag the lock icon to the right.
• The last screen you were viewing opens.
2.9 Lock the Screen of Your Parent Unit
1. You can lock the screen of your parent unit so that
on-screen functions will not be accessed
accidentally.
2. Press
L on the side of the parent unit to lock the
screen. Press again to unlock.
2.10 Parent Unit Screen Rotation
The parent unit has a tilt/orientation sensor, which
detects if you are holding it in Portrait or Landscape
mode. The screen will be adjusted accordingly.
Tip
Automatic screen rotation is enabled by default.
To disable automatic screen rotation, press
tap Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen.
• Automatic screen rotation is disabled when the
disappears.
To enable automatic screen rotation, press
tap Settings > Display > Auto-rotate screen again.
• Automatic screen rotation is enabled when the
shown.
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H and then
✓
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2.11 Recalibrate the Touch Screen
Your parent unit uses a built-in G-Sensor that changes
the screen orientation based on the way you hold the
parent unit. If you feel that the screen orientation does
not respond properly to the way you hold the parent unit,
you can recalibrate the screen as follows:
H and then tap Settings > Display > G-Sensor
Press
Calibration, and follow the on-screen instructions.
2.12 Overview of the Docking Station
1 CHARGE LED - RED
Lights up when the parent unit is put into the docking
station for charging.
2 IN USE LED
Lights up when the parent unit is out of the cradle.
3 CHARGE
For charging the parent unit battery.
Note
• To use your Baby unit and Parent Unit together, you
must be able to establish a wireless link between them,
or a Wi-Fi link to them both.
• The range will be affected by environmental conditions.
• Any large metal object, like a refrigerator, a mirror, a
filing cabinet, metallic doors or reinforced concrete
between the Baby and Parent Unit and the
router may block the r
• The signal strength may also be reduced by other
solid structures, like walls, or by radio or electrical
equipment, such as TVs, computers, cordless or
mobile phones, fluorescent lights or dimmer switches.
• Use of other 2.4GHz products, such as other wireless
networks (Wi-Fi routers), Bluetooth
microwave ovens, may cause interference with this
product, so keep it at least 5ft (1m) away from these
types of products, or turn them off if they appear to be
causing interference.
• If the signal is weak, try moving the Baby and/or the
Parent Unit unit to different positions in the rooms.
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3. Setting Up
3.1 Connecting the Buddy Parent
Unit Docking Station
IMPORTANT
The docking station must be plugged into an electrical
outlet at all times. Only use the adapter supplied with the
product.
Power cable
1. Plug one end of the power cable into the power socket
on the bottom of the docking station.
2. Plug the other end into a power outlet.
IMPORTANT
Use only the power adapter supplied with the product.
3.2 Installing and Charging the Parent
Unit Battery Pack
1. Hold the parent unit with both hands and the front panel
facing down. Gently press the back cover with your
thumbs, and then slide it down until it disengages from
the parent unit.
2. Remove the back cover completely.
3. Place the supplied rechargeable battery pack into the
battery compartment, with the battery connector
plugged in, as shown.
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4. Align the back cover tabs with the notches located at
the edges of the exposed back panel.
5. Slide up the back cover until it clicks into place.
6. Place the parent unit on the docking station to charge
for at least 6 hours. When the parent unit is fully
charged, is displayed.
Note
If the Red Charging LED did not light up, you need to realign the parent unit to get a good charging contact with
the docking station.
IMPORTANT
Use only the rechargeable battery pack supplied with the
product.
Battery Low Warning
If the following appears on the display, you will need to
charge the parent unit.
Battery Performance
Note that a new battery will not reach full capacity until it
has been discharged and charged in normal use for
several days.
To keep your battery in the best condition, leave the
parent unit off the docking station for a few hours at a
time.
Draining the battery completely each month before
charging will help to prolong battery life.
The charge capacity of a rechargeable battery will reduce
with time as it wears out, giving the parent unit a reduced
talk/standby time. Eventually it will need to be replaced.
After charging your parent unit for the first time,
subsequent charging time will be about 6 hours a day.
The battery and parent unit may become warm during
charging. This is normal.
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3.3 Insert and Mount the Memory Card
Your parent unit supports micro SD cards, of up to 32GB.
You can store music, pictures, files and applications on a
memory card and access them on the parent unit.
(Remark: No SD card is attached)
Insert the memory card by pushing the card firmly into the
slot with the metal contacts facing down, and in the
direction as indicated in the handset picture above.
• The parent unit will prepare the SD card for
mounting and perform media scanning.
If the SD card fails to mount on the parent unit, press
and tap Settings > Storage > SD Card Settings >
Mount SD card
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3.4 Unmount and Remove the Memory
Card
If the parent unit is powered off
Push the card gently inwards to eject the memory card.
If the parent unit is powered on
1. Press
H and tap Settings > Storage > SD Card
Settings > Unmount SD card.
2. Remove the SD card by pushing the card gently
inwards to eject it.
3.5 Switch On Your Buddy Parent
Unit
1. Press and hold L on the side panel of the parent
unit until the LCD screen starts to display the logo.
• It takes about one minute for the parent unit to
power up completely.
• The home screen is displayed.
2. The home screen provides access to all the features
on your parent unit. It displays application icons,
widgets, shortcuts, and other features. You can also
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customi e the home screen with different wallpaper
and display the items you want (see “Display
Settings” on page 13).
3. Tap (Program launcher) at the bottom of the
screen to view all installed applications.
Note
If your parent unit battery is totally flat, it may take a while
to charge before you can power it up.
3.6 Switch Off Your Buddy Parent
Unit
1. Press and hold L on the side panel of the parent
unit to activate the Device Options menu.
2. Tap to select Power off.
3. Tap OK to confirm or press
B or Cancel to cancel.
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4. Using the Touchscreen
Action Function Operations
Tap Select on-screen items such as applications
and settings icons.
Select on-screen buttons.
Type using the on-screen keyboard.
Tap and
hold
Drag Move items on the screen or shift the view on
Slide Quickly move vertically or horizontally across
Flick Quickly browse a list of items in a vertical
Open the available options for an item, for
example, tap and hold a contact or a link on a
web page. Think of this as using the right-click
button on a mouse.
the screen.
the screen.
direction.
Gently tap an item on the screen to select the item
that you wish to activate.
Tap an item on the screen and hold in place for
2 ~ 3 seconds.
Apply light pressure against an item on the screen
then, without raising your finger, move it across the
screen until you have reached the target position.
Flick is similar to slide, except that flick involves
swiping the screen in lighter and quicker strokes.
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5. Using the On-screen Keyboard
Your parent unit features a Qwerty keyboard, which has
the same key arrangement as that of a standard
computer keyboard.
The on-screen keyboard lets you enter text, such as
email messages. It appears automatically when you
launch certain applications or when you tap on a text or
number field.
To hide the on-screen keyboard, press
5.1 Enter Text and Numbers
Tap on a text or number field to bring up the keyboard.
When entering texts or numbers, each letter or number
will appear above the key you have pressed.
5.2 Switch Between Input Modes
Tap ABC/?123 to switch between letters and numbers or
symbols, and tap ⇑ to switch between lower, title or
upper case letters, or tap
different symbol sets.
ALT to switch between
5.3 Change the Display Language
1. From the home screen, press H.
2. Tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Select
language.
3. Scroll to your preferred display language and tap to
select.
• The display will return to the previous menu screen,
but in the selected language.
B.
5.4 Modify Keyboard Settings
1. From the home screen, press H.
2. Tap Settings > Language & keyboard > Android
keyboard.
3. Tap to select or de-select the options and settings,
and press
B to return to the previous menu screen.
5.5 Add Words to User Dictionary
1. From the home screen, press H.
2. Tap Settings > Language & keyboard > User
dictionary.
3. Press
4. Enter the word in the edit box and tap OK, then press
H and tap Add.
B to return to the previous menu screen.
5. To edit or delete a word in the User ictionary, tap
and hold the word, then tap Edit to modify the word,
or tap Delete to remove it.
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5.6 Accept or Reject Dictionary
Suggestions
Depending on the application you are using, the Buddy
parent unit uses a dictionary to suggest corrections or
complete the word you are typing.
To accept the suggested word, simply tap on the
suggested entry.
To reject the suggested word, simply continue typing.
Note
Words in your User Dictionary are included in this function,
and can be added or removed in Language & keyboard >
User dictionary in the Settings menu.
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5.7 Edit Text
Tap and hold on the word you have typed to activate Edit
text options and tap to select an option.
6. Monitor Setup
The first time you power up the parent unit or after doing
a factory data reset (see “Factory Data Reset” on
page Monitor Setup will help you set up your
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parent unit with camera baby unit (Not included, sold it
separately) in accordance to the below pictures in
numbered sequence and follow on-screen instruction to
complete and follow on-screen instruction to complete
the process.
Note
If the Baby Monitor Setup did not appear when you
powered up the parent unit, press
> Privacy > Factory data reset to reset (see “Factory
Data Reset” on page 37).
H and tap Settings
BMS_1 BMS_2 BMS_3
• Turn on your Wi-Fi router first and make sure your
router is in working condition.
• Then, tap on ‘Get Started’ (picture BMS_1)
• Pop up ‘Connect Camera to Wi-Fi ’, tap on ‘Connect
• Browse up Wi-Fi list, select your preferred Wi-Fi
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to Wi-Fi (picture BMS_2)
SSID and click on it. If you cannot see your Wi-Fi
router,tap 'Sear
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