Samsung GTB9150 Users Manual

GT-B9150

ANDROID DEVICE

User Manual

Please read this manual before operating your

device and keep it for future reference.

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Intellectual Property

All Intellectual Property, as defined below, owned by or which is otherwise the property of Samsung or its respective suppliers relating to the SAMSUNG HomeSync device, including but not limited to, accessories, parts, or software relating there to (the “HomeSync System”), is proprietary to Samsung and protected under federal laws, state laws, and international treaty provisions. Intellectual Property includes, but is not limited to, inventions (patentable or unpatentable), patents, trade secrets, copyrights, software, computer programs, and related documentation and other works of authorship. You may not infringe or otherwise violate the rights secured by the Intellectual Property. Moreover, you agree that you will not (and will not attempt to) modify, prepare derivative works of, reverse engineer, decompile, disassemble, or otherwise attempt to create source code from the software. No title to or ownership in the Intellectual Property is transferred to you. All applicable rights of the Intellectual Property shall remain with SAMSUNG and its suppliers.

Open Source Software

Some software components of this product incorporate source code covered under GNU General Public License (GPL), GNU Lesser General Public License (LGPL), OpenSSL License, BSD License and other open source licenses. To obtain the source code covered under the open source licenses, please visit:

http://opensource.samsung.com

Disclaimer of Warranties; Exclusion of Liability

EXCEPT AS SET FORTH IN THE EXPRESS WARRANTY CONTAINED ON THE WARRANTY PAGE ENCLOSED WITH THE PRODUCT, THE PURCHASER TAKES THE PRODUCT "AS IS", AND SAMSUNG MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE MERCHANTABILITY OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR USE; THE DESIGN, CONDITION OR QUALITY OF THE PRODUCT; THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT; THE WORKMANSHIP OF THE PRODUCT OR THE COMPONENTS CONTAINED THEREIN; OR COMPLIANCE OF THE PRODUCT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF ANY LAW, RULE, SPECIFICATION OR CONTRACT PERTAINING

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THERETO. NOTHING CONTAINED IN THE INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHALL BE CONSTRUED TO CREATE AN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED

WARRANTY OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT. IN ADDITION, SAMSUNG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF ANY KIND RESULTING FROM THE PURCHASE OR USE OF THE PRODUCT OR ARISING FROM THE BREACH OF THE EXPRESS WARRANTY, INCLUDING INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LOSS OF ANTICIPATED PROFITS OR BENEFITS.

Modification of Software

SAMSUNG IS NOT LIABLE FOR PERFORMANCE ISSUES OR INCOMPATIBILITIES CAUSED BY YOUR EDITING OF REGISTRY SETTINGS, OR YOUR MODIFICATION OF OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE.

USING CUSTOM OPERATING SYSTEM SOFTWARE MAY CAUSE YOUR DEVICE AND APPLICATIONS TO WORK IMPROPERLY. YOUR CARRIER MAY NOT PERMIT USERS TO DOWNLOAD CERTAIN SOFTWARE, SUCH AS CUSTOM OS.

Samsung Telecommunications America (STA), LLC

Headquarters: 1301 E. Lookout Drive Richardson, TX 75082

Customer Care Center: 1000 Klein Rd. Plano, TX 75074 Toll Free Tel: 1.888.987.HELP (4357)

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Internet Address:

http://www.samsung.com

Do you have questions about your Samsung Device? For 24 hour information and assistance, we offer a new FAQ/ARS System (Automated Response System) at:

http://www.samsung.com/us/support

The Bluetooth® word mark, figure mark (stylized “B Design”), and combination mark (Bluetooth word mark and “B Design”) are registered trademarks and are wholly owned by the Bluetooth SIG.

Google, the Google logo, Android, the Android logo, Google Play, Google Play Magazines, Google Play Movies & TV, Google Play Music, Google Play Store, and YouTube and other marks are trademarks of Google Inc.

Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wireless Fidelity Alliance, Inc. Other company names, product names, and marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and may be

trademarks or registered trademarks.

license. DivX Certified ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX

Certified videos.

, DivX Certified® and associated logos are trademarks of Rovi Corporation or its subsidiaries and are used under

, DivX

to play DivX® video up to HD 720p, including premium content.

device that plays DivX video. Visit

is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX

www.divx.com

for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX

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ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-

Demand (VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup menu. Go to

for more information on how to complete your registration.

vod.divx.com

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Table of Contents

Section 1: Getting Started ...........................3

Understanding This User Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Device Layout and Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Connecting to a Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Turning on the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Turning Off the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting to a Smartphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting to Audio Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Connecting to a Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Resetting the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Section 2: Basics .......................................11

Features of Your Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Controlling a Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Entering Text . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Home Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Opening an Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Apps Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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Setting Up Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Transferring Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Notifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Section 3: Internet and Screen

Mirroring .................................................19

Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Screen Mirroring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Section 4: Media .......................................21

Music Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Gallery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Video Player . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

YouTube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Section 5: Application and Media

Stores ......................................................24

Music Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Play Movies & TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Play Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Media Hub . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

Section 6: Utilities .................................... 25

Google . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

My Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Downloads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

McAfee Virus Scan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Section 7: Settings ................................... 26

About Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

HomeSync Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Nearby Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Display on HomeSync . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Application Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Location Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Lock Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Language and Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Backup and Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Mouseover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

HDMI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Accessibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

About Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Updating the Device Software . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Section 8: Health and Safety

Information ..............................................33

Exposure to Radio Frequency (RF) Signals . . . 33

FCC Radio Frequency Emission . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Samsung Products and Recycling . . . . . . . . . . 39

Care and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Operating Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Restricting Children's Access to Your Device . 40

FCC Notice and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Other Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . 41

Section 9: Warranty Information ..............42

Standard Limited Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

End User License Agreement for Software . . . 47

Index ...........................................................54

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 54.

Also included is important safety information, beginning on page 33, 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.

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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.

Device Layout and Function

Getting

The following items can be found on the side and back of your device as illustrated.

Power button

off. Press and hold more than 8 seconds to reset the

device.

: Press and hold to turn the device on or

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Settings button

capture a screenshot.

Power adaptor port

power.

microUSB port

cable with Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).

HDMI cable port

using an HDMI cable.

USB port

mouse.

S/PDIF port

S/PDIF cable.

LAN cable port

cable.

Note:

Some items, including monitors, smartphones, and peripherals, may not be compatible with the device.

: Press and hold for a few seconds to

: Connect a power cable to supply

: Connect to a computer with a microUSB

: Connect to a monitor (TV or computer)

: Connect a USB cable to use a keyboard or a

: Connect to audio equipment using an

: Connect to a network using a LAN

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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

Note:

You can purchase additional accessories: HDMI cable (A-to-A), USB cable, S/PDIF cable, and microUSB cable. Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase.

Connecting to a Monitor

Connect the device to a monitor that supports High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI).

1. Connect the device to a monitor using the HDMI cable.

Note:

For more information, refer to the user manual for the monitor.

2. Next, connect the power adaptor to the device, and then connect the power cord to the electrical socket.

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Turning on the Device

Getting

To turn on the device:

1. Press and hold the Power button to turn on the device.

2. Turn on the connected monitor.

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 12.

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Connecting to a Smartphone

You can connect the device to a smartphone and use the smartphone as a mouse to control a monitor or TV screen (see “Controlling a Screen” on page 12).

To use this feature, you must download 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

Once the device connects to a smartphone, the device will automatically reconnect to it whenever activated.

HomeSync

Using the NFC Feature to Connect

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 st art

HomeSync

to the NFC antenna area of the device.

, touch the back of your smartphone

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➔

3. Press

4. When the NFC tag window appears, touch the back of

your smartphone to the NFC antenna area of the device.

Add device

HomeSync

2. Start

3. Select the device name from the list of detected

devices.

Note:

The NFC antenna area of the smartphone may differ. For more information, refer to the user manual for the smartphone.

Using Bluetooth to Connect

You can use the Bluetooth feature to connect the device to your smartphone if your smartphone does not support the NFC feature.

1. Activate the Bluetooth feature on your smartphone.

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[HomeSync]xxxxxx

Note:

The device name, [HomeSync]xxxxxx, will be different for your device.

4. Enter the PIN number displayed on the monitor.

Connecting to Audio Equipment

Getting

You can connect the device to audio equipment, such as home theaters.

Connect the device to audio equipment using an S/PDIF cable.

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Connecting to a Network

Connect the device to a network by connecting the LAN cable to the LAN cable port on the device.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network, see “Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network” on page 18.

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Resetting the Device

If your device is frozen or unresponsive, press and hold the Power button for more than 8 seconds.

Troubleshooting

Before you contact a Samsung Service Center, read the following tips for a potential solution.

Problem Tips

Note:

Resetting 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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Nothing appears on the screen.

Music, video, or other media content do not play.

The device is dirty.

• Ensure that the power adaptor and

the HDMI cable are connected properly.

• Ensure that your device supports the

file type.

• Some files downloaded from the

Internet cannot be played.

• Wipe your device with a soft towel or

an eraser. Using chemicals or detergents may discolor or corrode the outside of the device.

Problem Tips

Getting

Problem Tips

Data stored on the device has been deleted.

• Be sure to back up important data to

another storage media (for example, Samsung Kies) before resetting the device. Samsung is not responsible for the loss of any data.

A connection is not established when the device is connected to a computer with a microUSB cable.

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• You can transfer media files from a

computer to the device by connecting the device with Media Transfer Protocol (MTP).

• If you are a Windows XP user, ensure

that you have Windows XP Service Pack 3 or higher installed on your computer.

• Ensure that you have Samsung Kies

2.0 or Windows Media Player 10 or higher installed on your computer.

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Section 2: Basics

This section outlines some key features and basic functions of your device.

Features of Your Device

The following list outlines a few of the features included in your device.

Component Description

CPU GAIA 1.7 GHz (Cortex A15 dual)

Memory 1GB DDR3, 8GB eMMC, and

Connectivity

• Lan Gigabit Ethernet

• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz & a/n 5GHz HT40

• Bluetooth V4.0 + HS

• NFC Tag Simply pair up to 48 Galaxy devices for

1 terabyte hard drive

2x2 MIMO Channel Bonding

backup and content access

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Interface

• USB 2 external USB 3.0 connections

• Micro USB 1 PC Connection 11pin mUSB

• HDMI Out TV mirroring

• Optical Audio Audio Amplifier Connection

Codec

• Video H.264, H.263, MPEG4, VC-1, Sorenson

• Audio MP3, AAC LC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA 9std/

DRM HDCP 1.3/2.1, Playready, Widevine,

Platform

Spark, WMV7/8, MP43, VP8, Divx/Xvid, AC3

10pro/Lossless, FLAC, Vorbis, AMR-NB/ WB

Trustzone

Android version 4.2, Jelly Bean

Controlling a Screen

Use your smartphone as a mouse to control a screen.

HomeSync

Start

Remote Control

Note:

These features are available only when the NFC feature or the Bluetooth feature is activated. You can also connect a mouse to the USB port on the device to control a screen.

Using Remote Mouse

Control the screen by moving the smartphone and touching the control pad.

You can move the pointer by moving the smartphone up, down, left, or right, and then touching the control pad.

For more information about how to use the control pad, see “Using the Control Pad” on page 13.

on your smartphone, and then select

to use

Remote Mouse

Touch Pad

1. Switch between Remote Mouse and Touch Pad.

2. Move the pointer to the center of the screen.

3. Control pad.

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Using Touch Pad

Drag the switch to the right and touch the control pad to move the pointer.

Controlling the Pointer Speed

Press by dragging the slider to the left or right and selecting OK.

➔

Pointer Speed

. Adjust the pointer speed

Using the Control Pad

Tapping

To open an application, to press an on-screen button, or to enter a character using the on-screen keypad, tap it with your finger.

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Double-Tapping

Double-tap on a webpage, map, or image to zoom into an area. Double-tap again to return.

Dragging

Drag left or right to move to another page when the mouse pointer is changed to a palm after tapping and holding the control pad.

Drag up or down to scroll through a list when the mouse pointer is changed to a palm after tapping and holding the control pad.

Pinching

Tap and hold the control pad with two fingers, and then spread them apart on a webpage, map, or image to zoom into an area when the mouse pointer is changed to a palm. Pinch to zoom out.

Entering Text

To enter text, place the cursor at the text input field, and then use the keypad that appears on the screen.

Note:

You can also connect a keyboard to the USB port on the device to enter text.

Home Screen

The Home screen is the starting point to access all the features on the device. Select an application shortcut at the bottom of the screen to preview the list of recently played photos or videos.

Scroll left or right and select a thumbnail to open.

1. Select an application shortcut to preview as a thumbnail.

2. Select a preview thumbnail to open.

Apps

3. Open the

screen.

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