Dell Cast User’s Manual Regulatory model: BEL01
Notes, Cautions, and Warnings NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your Dell Cast. CAUTION: A CAUTION indicates potential damage to hardware or loss of data if instructions are not followed. WARNING: A WARNING indicates a potential for property damage, personal injury, or death. Copyright © 2014 Dell Inc. All rights reserved. This product is protected by U.S. and international copyright and intellectual property laws.
Contents What’s in the box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Downloading Dell Cast app . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Android . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Windows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
WARNING: Dell Cast is not designed, manufactured, or intended for use in hazardous environments requiring fail-safe performance in which the failure of Dell Cast could lead directly to death, personal injury, or severe physical or environmental damage. WARNING: Dell Cast may get hot during operation. This is a normal behavior. Disconnect the power cable and let Dell Cast cool down before touching or removing it from your display device. WARNING: To power Dell Cast, use only the cable supplied with it.
What’s in the box 1 1 Dell Cast 2 USB cable 3 Quick Start Guide 2 3 What’s in the box │ 5
Features 1 2 3 4 Part Functionality 1 HDMI connector Connect to an HDMI-port on display devices such as TV, monitor, and so on. 2 Micro-USB port Connect a micro-USB cable to provide power to the adapter. 3 USB port • Connect the receiver for a wireless keyboard and mouse. • Connect a wired keyboard. • Connect a USB-hub to simultaneously connect wired keyboard and mouse. 4 Reset pinhole Press the reset button in the reset pinhole for 2 seconds using a paper clip to reset Dell Cast.
Requirements • Dell tablet with Dell Cast app and Wi-Fi network connection • Display device with HDMI port • Power adapter (sold separately) or a powered USB port NOTE: If there is no powered USB port on your display device, use the power adapter that shipped with your tablet or purchase a power adapter from Dell to connect Dell Cast to an electric outlet. • Wireless/Wired keyboard and mouse (sold separately) Downloading Dell Cast app NOTE: Dell Cast app is supported only on selected tablets.
Connecting Dell Cast 1. Connect the receiver for wireless keyboard and mouse to Dell Cast, and turn on the keyboard and mouse. NOTE: If you are connecting a wired keyboard and mouse, see “Connecting Wired Keyboard and Mouse” on page 11. 2. Connect Dell Cast to an HDMI port on the display device. 3. Connect the micro-USB end of the USB cable to the micro-USB port on Dell Cast. 4. Connect the USB end of the USB cable to a powered USB port on your display device.
5. Switch the display device input to the HDMI port where Dell Cast is connected. NOTE: For information on switching input on your display device, see the documentation of your display device. HDMI The welcome screen appears and displays connected devices in green.
6. Launch Dell Cast app on your tablet and follow the instructions on the screen to set up Dell Cast. Productivity mode Productivity mode provides a desktop experience. By default, Dell Cast launches in productivity mode. Mirror mode Mirror mode replicates the user interface of the tablet. To activate mirror mode: Android 1. Tap Settings → Display → Cast Screen. 2. Tap the menu icon → Enable wireless display.
Connecting Wired Keyboard and Mouse NOTE: You must connect a keyboard to complete Dell Cast setup. If you are connecting only a keyboard, connect the keyboard to the USB port on Dell Cast. Keyboard with a built-in USB hub 1. Connect the keyboard to the USB port on Dell Cast. 2. Connect the mouse to the USB port on the keyboard. External USB hub 1. Connect the USB hub to Dell Cast. 2. Connect the keyboard and mouse to the USB hub.
Resetting Dell Cast To reset Dell Cast: 1. Makes sure Dell Cast is connected to your display device and Dell Cast is powered on. 2. Press the reset button in the reset pinhole on Dell Cast for 2 seconds using a paper clip.
Specifications Device Information Marketing model Dell Cast Regulatory model BEL01 Supported operating system • Android 4.4 or later • Windows 8.1 or later Dimensions and Weight Length 73 mm (2.87 in) Width 28 mm (1.10 in) Depth 10 mm (0.39 in) Weight 30 g (0.07 lb) System Information Processor Intel Atom Dual Core Graphics Integrated in processor Ports and Connector USB One USB 3.
Certification Information for FCC Statement NOTE: Dell is not responsible for any radio or display interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this device. Any modifications to this device could lead the device inoperative. This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Certification Information for IC Statement This device complies with Industry Canada license-exempt RSS-210 standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause interference. 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada RSS-210 applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
Complies with the Canadian ICES-003 Class B specifications. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Certification Information for CE Statement These devices complied with the essential requirements of Article 3 of the R&TTE 1999/5/EC Directive and Directive 2004/108/EC.
