Mini PC User Guide
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1. E use sy Google Play services Sound ia Goo gle Play Store Display k Google Text to speech Engine BS Screen 10 DEM Storage Ak Home Hardware Cal Apps oo Jewel Mania wb A Af ga vos Security Language amp input P mydlink Lite Backup reset PERSONAL Ej Location access e Scroll through the list of Apps on the right to locate the App you want to uninstall e Click the App and click the Uninstall button e App is permanently removed Clean Master Clean Master makes it easy to free up more storage on your DCSimple Mini PC and SD card boost device memory enhance speed stop overheating and protect your device against malicious apps and vulnerabilities CLEAN MASTER ETA E KA a 0 Junk File Cleaning Delete cache and residual files to reclaim storage boost speed and improve the performance of your device and SD card Mini PC User Guide XBMC s ju a Show Box Op Dropbox s lean M Memory Boost Boost your games and apps free up memory RAM and speed up your device Our Tap Boost features make 1t easy to optimize directly from your homescreen Antivirus Scan the system pre installed and user installed apps to keep your device safe from viruses trojans vulnerabilities adware and spyware Keep your privacy safe by scrubbing personal info from your device App Manager Uninstall unwanted apps or bloatware and back up important ones Some devices will be abl2. 1Channel you will need to update and make a one time purchase of tokens totalling 6 to unlock the content Click on the 1Channel icon to open it Click on Update at the bottom of the list In the list of tokens select the Prime Token first You will be prompted to accept the purchase click Ok You may be asked to enter your Gmail account credentials Choose method of payment credit card Google Play card or PayPal Enter your payment details If using credit card ensure that your name and address are exactly as they are on your bill This will create a Google Wallet account linked to your Gmail account Next choose the 1Channel Token you should be able to make the purchase without re entering your payment details Lastly choose the Icefilms Token Once all tokens have been purchased the 1Channel app will be updated and unlocked to stream all the content Customize the Home Screen You can add application icons shortcuts widgets and other items to any part of the Home screen You can also change the wallpaper Rolling the wheel in the middle of the mouse allows you to scroll through different screen panels or scroll through files Rolling up scrolls to the left rolling down scrolls to the right Also use the mouse wheel to scroll up or down within settings and apps To set Wallpaper Click Settings Display then choose Gallery Live Wallpapers or Wallpapers Click Gallery to use a picture that you have copied to your DCSimple
3. Mini PC or have stored on an SD card You can crop the picture before setting it as a wallpaper Click Live wallpapers to open a scrolling list of animated wallpapers installed on your DCSimple Mini PC Some live wallpapers change according to the time of day in response to clicking the screen or offer other information Some live wallpapers have a Settings button Click Wallpapers to open a screen where you can sample the wallpaper images that come with your DCSimple Mini PC Slide the miniature images left and right to view the samples Click a sample to view a larger version Click Save or Set wallpaper To drag an item from the Launcher to the Home screen Left click amp hold the item you want to move until it displays a glow around it Don t lift your finger The system automatically comes back to the Home screen and the item displays on the Home screen Drag the item to where you want it and then lift your finger To move an item on the Home screen Left click amp hold the item you want to move until it displays a glow around it Don t lift your finger Drag the item to a new location on the screen Pause at the edge of the screen to drag the item onto another Home screen pane When the item is where you want it lift your finger To remove an item from the Home screen Mini PC User Guide e Left click amp hold the item you want to remove until it displays a glow around it Don t lift your finger You will s
4. outlet Mini PC User Guide Wait 30 seconds then plug your router back in Retest speed when internet connection is restored
5. the top of the screen Movies Shows My Library Updates Movies Displays full thumbnail list of movies Shows Displays full thumbnail list of TV shows My Library Displays list of shows or movies you have added to My Library Updates Displays list of the most recent shows or movies as they have been aired most recent first e The Movies and Shows sections feature a Search box that allows you to search for a particular movie or show Click on the Search box in the top left corner to display the keyboard begin typing the name of the show results start appearing in the list below as they match what you re typing Note You usually don t have to type the full name of the show before it appears in the list If the show doesn t appear after you have typed the full name check the spelling If it is spelled correctly and still doesn t appear then the show is not available in Showbox e To add a show or movie to My Library locate and click on the show or movie you want Mini PC User Guide e Once open click on Add to Library in the top left corner of the show screen 7 SUPERNATURAL WBNX D Ted BE e Show will now be listed under My Library for quick access e To play a movie or show locate the show to watch and left click to open it e Select the Season from the drop down list on the right under the cover picture e Click the episode to watch A popup ad will appear just click the X in the top right corne
6. DCSimple Mini PC If only using a mouse a soft keyboard will be provided on the screen Connect power e Plug the small end of the provided USB cable into the micro USB port on the DCSimple Mini PC connect the other end into an available USB port on the TV If there are no USB ports on the TV use the provided power supply attachment Note Ports on your unit may not be in same position as shown Use caution when connecting cables ensuring to plug into correct port V gm e Turn on the TV When the Mini PC is powered on an LED light will be visible Mini PC User Guide e Using your TV remote select the corresponding HDMI input that the Mini PC stick is plugged into For more information on how to change the input see your TV User Guide Home Screen When you turn on your DCSimple Mini PC the Home screen opens The Home screen is your starting point to access all the features on your DCSimple Mini PC It displays application icons widgets shortcuts and other features At the bottom of the screen the Status bar displays the time information about the status of your DCSimple Mini PC and function buttons Return Home Camera screenshots Power Hide In respective order Navigation buttons e Return KH Takes you back one screen at a time Clicking right mouse button performs same action e Home Takes you directly back to the homescreen e Programs E Displays a list of recently opened programs runnin
7. Mini PC User Guide DCSimple Mini PC Powered by Android DC SIMPLE September 23 2014 Mini PC User Guide Contents e Ae 2 A A 2 Vda ro Lo CCI ee 3 POr DESCHID uo g Beemer ene een enn aren ne rn ere eT ern tener re Serene rae Terr er 3 ee de EE 3 FOME creeo eso 4 PSY VS Ea DUO Sa ea 4 RFS EE eege 4 S Dean kal Elia EE 5 Add iO OPC I ada 5 Ubdatne ICONOS EE 7 CUSTOMIZE TING Gen Ee EE 7 IA EEE aX 8 Watene TY SOS NA MOV E tarea 8 BIER RE e e e A A 11 A o e eo e E E A 11 Klee gn Ee EE 12 PO WO ACIS Fe A II EE EEE 12 Bette llo e E 13 A A no PP eo EE O E 13 o ee A An 14 Mini PC User Guide Welcome Congratulations and thank you for choosing the DCSimple Mini PC smart TV adapter Simply plug this Android powered smart stick into any TV s HDMI port and you re ready to watch TV or surf the Internet over a Wi Fi connection and run your applications just like on a tablet or smartphone Enjoy this powerful and easy to use W1 Fi Internet HDMI smart stick to e Use your TV just like an Android powered tablet or smartphone Access the Google Play store to download thousands of applications Stream thousands of TV shows and movies stop paying high cable or satellite bills Share your photos listen to music stream videos Access the Internet and your on line services Use your on line e mail and social network accounts Take the DCSimple Mini PC with you when you travel use it anywhere you
8. ccount skip to the next step For Existing account type in email address and password then click arrow to the right Uncheck newsletter option if you do not wish to receive information from Google On next screen choose to Join Google or Not now The next screen provides you with sync options leave checked the items you want to sync and uncheck any items you do not wish to sync Click the arrow to the right to complete the setup and you will be returned to the Settings screen e To create a new Gmail account to add click New on the Add Account screen Type in your First and Last name click arrow to the right to continue Type the username you wish to use for your new email address It will automatically check whether that username is available or not you may have to try a few times with different alpha numeric names until you find one that is available try to use something unique Once a username is accepted you are prompted to create a password must be alpha numeric minimum 8 characters Uncheck newsletter option if you do not wish to receive information from Google On next screen choose to Join Google or Not now The next screen provides you with sync options leave checked the items you want to sync and uncheck any items you do not wish to sync Click the arrow to the right to complete setup and you will be returned to the Settings screen Mini PC User Guide Updating 1Channel In order to stream movies and shows from
9. e to move apps to the SD card as well as uninstall pre installed and system apps Our own Picks section lets you find useful apps that match your interests Troubleshooting 1 No signal on the HDTV e Check if the HDMI cable is securely connected e Check if you have selected the correct HDMI input on your HDTV 2 The DCSimple Mini PC will not power on e Check if the power connector has been completely plugged into the DC socket of your DCSimple Mini pont e Check if the power supply is stable 3 Cannot connect to network e Make sure the network cable is securely connected and the Ethernet works well For Ethernet capable units Make sure Wi Fi network is connected and the security key for the encrypted network is correct Remove check from Enable Wi Fi wait until Wi Fi is completely off then put check back in to re enable WiFi e Make sure you select the correct IP address settings 4 Streaming videos pause and start frequently e Check speed of internet connection by using the Speedtest app Connection should be at least 5Mbps download although streaming may work on as low as 2 5Mbps e If connection speed is lower than 5Mbps you may need to reset your internet modem router 5 Slow Internet connection or low speed test results e Power cycle modem and or router by following the steps below Unplug the cable modem and router if separate unit from the electrical outlet Wait 10 seconds then plug the cable modem back into the electrical
10. ect the unit and TV with the HDMI cable disconnect power first Do not attempt disassembling or remodeling of the unit When the unit is not working properly please contact DC Simple for repair When connecting the unit to other devices read the user guide of other devices for safety cautions Do not connect the unit to incompatible products Mini PC User Guide What s in the box e DCSimple Mini PC HDMI stick e USB to Micro USB power cable to provide power to DCSimple Mini PC e AC adapter with USB port in case TV s USB does not supply enough power e HDMI extension cable Note The DCSimple Mini PC has a micro SD card slot that supports cards up to 32 GB Port Description USB Host Port Connect to USB mouse USB keyboard or mobile Hard Drive etc HDMI Port Connects to HDMI port on TV supports up to 1080P Mini USB Port Connects to USB cable to supply power SD Card Slot Insert SD card into the slot You can play files on the SD card RJ45 Network Port only on cam model Connect to network cable to surf the web RCA A V Ports only on cam model Connects to A V ports on older model TVs Connection Connect to TV e Plug the DCSimple Mini PC directly into an available HDMI port on the back or side of the TV set Depending on the model use the HDMI plug on the device or the included HDMI cable Connect external devices e Plug the USB dongle for the wireless mouse and or keyboard into the USB port on the
11. ee X Remove at the top of the screen e Drag the item to X Remove e When the icon turns red lift your finger Launcher Click the Launcher icon at the bottom middle of the screen to view all installed applications Roll the middle mouse wheel to scroll through the screens of applications and widgets To open an application e On the Home screen click the Launcher icon to access all applications Move the cursor to the desired application then click the left mouse button to open the application To switch to a recently used application e Click the Programs icon located on the left of the toolbar at the bottom of the screen This window displays a list of all recently opened apps still running in the background To close a running program e Click and hold the left mouse button on the program until a small menu comes up click Remove from list Watching TV Shows and Movies There are a couple of pre installed programs that provide access to free TV shows and movies These programs gather content from multiple internet sources and display it to you in an easy to navigate format The videos are streamed directly from the internet therefore we cannot guarantee the quality or content of the video Showbox Showbox is a very easy to navigate program that provides a very large variety of popular shows and movies both old and new e Left click on Showbox icon from the home screen program opens to Movies section e Sections are listed across
12. ess or search term into the address bar at the top Browsers function the same as on a PC Downloading Files You can download files and even applications from web pages The files that you download are stored on your SD card or Internal Flash memory Warning Applications downloaded from the web can be from unknown sources To protect your DCSimple Mini PC and personal data download applications only from trusted sources such as Android Market To download a file Different webpages offer different mechanisms for downloading pictures documents applications and other files e Click amp hold an image or a link to a file or to another webpage In the menu that opens click Save open or copy e If the file is in a format supported by an application on the DCSimple Mini PC it is downloaded to your SD card or Internal Flash memory To view the files you ve downloaded From the left Homescreen panel locate and click Downloads The files you ve downloaded are listed in order Click a file to open it Mini PC User Guide To delete a file you ve downloaded e Open Downloads The files you ve downloaded are listed in order e Click amp hold the file you want to delete e Click Delete e Click OK e The file is permanently deleted Uninstalling Applications e Open Settings and scroll down the list on the left to locate Apps e At the top right of the window select from Downloaded or On SD Card Internal memory More
13. g in the background e Camera Allows you to take screenshots of the current screen Screenshots are stored in the Screenshots folder on the internal flash memory e Volume Down KN Decreases volume on unit e Volume Up Se Increases volume on unit e Power gt Powers down the device Device will automatically power back on when the TV is turned on again e Hide E Hides the toolbar from view To bring it back into view move the mouse until it is out of view at the bottom of the screen click and hold left mouse button drag upwards until toolbar comes back into view Connect to Wi Fi e Click on the Status bar in the bottom right of screen In the menu click on Wi Fi e Click to put a check in the box beside Turn on Wi Fi e Locate your Wi Fi name in the list and click it Settings NETGEAR62 DEVICE A use kg wirer less ured with WPA W available Sound WW Display BELL484 BELL600 cure th WPA WPA e Enter your Wi Fi password and click Connect Mini PC User Guide Note Once the Wi Fi is connected you will see the signal icon in the bottom right Status bar This icon will be white if the Date and Time is not set correctly Once Date and Time is set it will turn blue which indicates proper internet connection Set Date and Time e Locate and open Settings Es from one of the home screens e Scroll through list on left and click Date amp Time e Remove any checks from Automatic date amp time Aut
14. have a TV and Wi Fi Internet access e No Wi Fi No problem Simply download a few of your favorite shows or movies before you go onto the 8GB of internal memory or add up to a 32GB SD Card and you re set This guide will show you how to set up your DCSimple Mini PC adapter and turn your TV into an Android powered smart TV in a few easy steps Cautions 1 Power Do not plug or unplug the power cable with wet hands Keep the power cable away from heating devices Do not put heavy items on the power cable or the unit 2 Storage Disconnect the power when the device is unused for long periods of time or if it is damaged Do not expose the unit to extreme moisture dust and vibrations Store the unit away from direct sunlight excessive heat fire and extreme cold environments Store the unit in a cool dry place 3 Data protection Do not interrupt the power while in the process of upgrading or uploading downloading the firmware to avoid data loss or program error Make sure power is not interrupted when the storage card is inserted or removed to avoid data loss Do not insert or remove storage card during file downloading to avoid data loss 4 Others Unplug the power cable before cleaning the device Wipe the unit with a soft piece of dry cloth Do not let any liquid or foreign substance be inserted inside the unit that could result in a short circuit with fire or electrocution hazards When conn
15. of the unit when inserted fully so you may need to use your fingernail to push it all the way in You can safely remove the SD card from your DCSimple Mini PC any time the unit is turned off If you need to remove the SD card while your DCSimple Mini PC is on you must unmount the storage card form the device first to prevent corrupting or damaging the storage card e Click Settings to open the Settings application e Scroll down left side to locate Storage e Scroll down right side to locate SD Card Click Unmount SD card You can now safely remove the SD card from your DCSimple Mini PC Explorer Use mouse to click the Explorer icon on the Home screen or in the Launcher then the following file manager interface appears Mini PC User Guide gt Internal Flash F 192 168 0 11 Pa gt EI dy Network Places The files stored on the device are under Internal Flash The files stored in the external SD card are under SD Card The files stored in a connected external USB mass storage device are under USB The files stored in a connected external SATA Hard Drive are under SATA Network Places allows you to connect to files and folders which have been shared from a PC or Storage device connected to your local network Browse the Internet After connecting to internet through Wi Fi or ethernet cable locate the browser to use most units come with Android Browser Google Chrome and Firefox Open the browser and type the addr
16. omatic time zone 69 Apps Automatic date time PERSONAL El Location access Automatic time zone Jse network ded ti Security Language amp input 59 Backup amp reset Google Use 24 hour format Add account 1 00 PM SYSTEN Choose date format _ 014 O Date time H Accessibility F About device e Click Select time zone then locate your time zone in the list and select it e Press Done to return to the Date amp Time window e Click Set date click the month that is showing in the middle on the left type the first 3 letters of the month you want on the keyboard that appears at the bottom Click Next to go to day and year When finished click Done e Puta check in the box beside Use 24 hour format to change the time to 24 hour format e Click Choose date format to set how the date format 1s shown e Click Set time set the correct time Click Done when finished e Once all date and time settings are correct put the checks back in the Automatic date amp time amp Automatic time zone boxes at the top Add Google Account Adding a Google Gmail account allows you to access content within 1Channel and the Google Play Store e Open Settings from the home screen e Scroll down the left to locate Accounts e Click Add Account Mini PC User Guide D e Choose Google from the list e If you already have a Gmail account choose Existing and follow steps below If you do not already have a Gmail a
17. orted to have the content available for streaming e Click on one of the sites to start streaming the video Note Some sites will have the file in SD DVD and or HD format depicted by the icon to the left of the site name Also some site links will not work producing an error in playing the file When this happens just go back and choose another site FilmOn FilmOn is an application that provides live streaming content from all over the world It features a wide variety of channels listed by genre culture country or content Clicking on a channel automatically starts the live stream of what is playing at that time Mini PC User Guide CANADIAN TV Clicking the Full Screen icon in the bottom left of the show window will bring the video to full screen mode Some channels feature a guide displaying show times Click the icon to the left of the channel to open the guide for that channel Film n v o g SG e e e e e e e om mm oe e e PI pa uo oo a ew es S S 35 ex e a er itz th ES ES E a 3 S WW of f ez e ec a a3 36 88 SE 88 88 HE gt gt 22 gt 5 gt 2 gt 3 zz zo o e 5 a IT D D 2 y Using SD Card You can safely insert the SD card into your DCSimple Mini PC any time when the unit is on or off Gently slide the card into the SD card slot until you hear a click sound Preparing SD card will be displayed on the status bar for one second Note The card is not flush with the case
18. r e Choose the resolution Low SD Med 720p High 1080p e Click Watch Now Video will begin loading may take up to a minute e If you click Download video will download to the internal memory of the unit or to the SD Card if one is inserted and will be displayed under Downloads within My Library This allows you to watch the video without Internet connection e To Pause Fast forward or Rewind a show during play click anywhere on the screen to bring up the playback controls 1Channel The 1Chamnel application is a great source for a wide variety of shows and movies Usually it will have shows that are not available in Showbox Note Channel requires a Google account to operate and you must buy Tokens to unlock the content Tokens are a one time total purchase of 6 10 e Left click on the 1Channel icon to open e Select from the list of content access options 1Channel TV Movies IceFilms TV Movies e Once you have chosen either 1Channel or Icefilms content another list appears Mini PC User Guide e Here you can choose between recently Added Featured Popular by Release date according to Ratings or Search for a title by typing the name or using the A gt Z search Note When typing out a search ensure the title is spelled correctly and using the full name of the show for best results e When you have located and clicked on a show select the Season and Episode you want then you are presented with a list of sites rep
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