M10 Operation

    From ViewSonic User Guide Database

    Home Screen

    The Home Screen is displayed every time you start the projector. To navigate the Home Screen, simply use the directional buttons on the remote control. You can return to the main Home Screen at any time by pressing the Home button on the remote control, regardless of what page you are on.

    M1 Pro Home Screen.png
    Menu Description
    File Management Provides a user interface to manage files and folders.
    Apps Center Access and view all installed applications.
    Bluetooth Select the appropriate Bluetooth mode.
    Setting Manage various categories such as: Network settings, Basic and Advanced settings, Date & Time, Firmware update, and System Information.
    Screen Mirroring Mirror your personal device’s screen through the projector.
    Add App Select your favorite Apps and add them to the Home Screen.

    Menu Operations

    File Management

    Easily manage files and folders.

    1. Select: Home > File Management.
    2. File Management
    3. Select a device on the source list, use the directional buttons to select the desired file, then press OK on the remote control to open the selected file.
    4. File Management
    5. Press the Return button to go to a previous a level.
    6. Note: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.

    How to Edit a File

    1. While in File Management, press and hold the OK button for three seconds.
    2. A check box will appear at the front of each file. Use the directional buttons and press OK to select one or more files.
    3. Edit a File
    4. By pressing the Right button, Copy, Paste, Cut, Delete, Select All, and Return boxes will be available for use.
    5. Edit a File
    6. Select your desired action and press OK to execute.
    7. If you are Copying or Cutting, select your destination folder to complete the process.

    How to Use the Media Control Bar Buttons

    The media control bar buttons will appear on screen if a video, music, or photo file are selected to be opened.

    Media Control Bar

    Tips for using USB

    When using USB for reading and/or storage please keep in mind the following:

    1. Some USB storage devices may not be compatible.
    2. If you use an USB extension cable, the USB device may not recognize the USB.
    3. Only use USB storage devices formatted with Windows FAT32 or NTFS file system.
    4. Larger files will need extra time to load.
    5. Data on USB storage devices may be damaged or lost. Back up important files.

    Supported File Formats

    Multimedia Formats

    Extension Type Codec
    .avi Audio MP3
    .mp4
    .mov
    Video H.264/MPEG-4
    .mkv Video H.264
    .ts Video H.264, MPEG-2
    Audio MP3
    .vob Video MPEG-1, MPEG-2
    Audio DVD-LPCM
    .mpg Video MPEG-1

    Office Formats

    Items Indicators
    I. Document Viewing Function 1 doc/docx Able to open and read documents in doc/docx
    2 xls/xlsx Able to open and read documents in xls/xlsx
    3 ppt/pptx Able to open and read documents in ppt/pptx
    4 PDF Able to open and read documents in PDF
    II. Supporting Interface Language 1 Supporting 44 Interface Languages English, Simplified Chinese, Chinese (TW), Chinese (HK), Spanish (LA), French (EU), PT (EU), PT (BR), German, Russian, Italian, Swedish, Spanish (EU), Korean, Arabic, Farsi, Serbian, Bosnian, Macedonian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Greek, Norwegian, Danish, Czech, Hungarian, Slovak, Polish, Romanian, Finnish, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian, British English, Slovenian, Croatian, Turkish, Vietnamese, Bahasa Indonesia, Dutch, Malay, Thai, Hindi, Hebrew, Burmese, Catalan.

    Photo Formats

    Format Type Maximum Resolution
    .jpg/.jpeg Progressive JPEG 7680 x 4320
    Baseline JPEG 7680 x 4320
    .bmp 9600 x 6400
    .png 7680 x 4320

    Apps Center

    View, launch, and uninstall Apps.

    1. To view your Apps, select: Home > Apps Center.
    2. App Center
    3. Use the directional buttons to select the desired App. Then press OK on the remote control to launch the App.
    4. App Center
      Note: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.

    App Download

    Use the directional buttons to navigate the menu options. When you find the preferred App, press the OK button on the remote control to install the App.

    App Download
    NOTE:
    • Users can install third-party Apps by .apk file in File Management. However, some third-party Apps may have compatibility issues.
    • Apps not pre-loaded by ViewSonic may not be compatible or work properly.
    • Some Apps may require a keyboard or mouse.
    • Some Apps may be Region-Specific.

    To Uninstall Apps

    1. Open the Apps Center by selecting: Home > Apps Center.
    2. Use the directional buttons to select the desired App.
    3. Press and hold OK on the remote control for three seconds.
    4. Select OK to uninstall the App.
    5. Note: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.

    Bluetooth

    The projector is equipped with Bluetooth that allows the user to connect their device wirelessly for audio playback.

    M2e BT Home.png

    Settings

    Under Settings you can adjust Network, Basic, and Advanced Settings, Date & Time, Firmware Update, and view Information.

    Settings

    Network Settings

    1. Select: Home > Settings > Network Settings.
    2. Network Settings
    3. View and adjust your Wi-Fi and network settings.
    4. Network Settings

    Basic Settings

    1. Select: Home > Settings > Basic Settings.
    2. Basic Settings
    3. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired option and press OK. Then use the Left and Right buttons to make adjustments or selections.
    4. Basic Settings
    5. To return to a previous menu press the Return button.

    Date & Time

    Adjust Date, Time, Time Zone, and Time Format.

    Note: The time is displayed in the top-right corner after connecting to the Internet.
    1. Select: Home > Settings > Date & Time.
    2. Date & Time
    3. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired option and press OK. Then use the Left and Right buttons to make adjustments or selections.
    4. Date & Time

    Firmware Upgrade

    Users can update the firmware by the Internet or USB, and check the version number.

    Note: Do not unplug the power cord, USB, or disconnect from the Internet during the upgrading process.
    1. Before entering the Firmware Upgrade menu, make sure the projector is connected to the Internet.
    2. To enter the menu, select: Home > Settings > Firmware Upgrade.
    3. Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Update Online

    1. Go to: Home > Settings > Firmware Upgrade > Software Update Online.
    2. Firmware Update Online
    3. Select Enter by pressing OK on the remote control.
    4. The system will check the ViewSonic website (OTA) and display the below dialog message if there is new firmware.
    5. Firmware Update Online
    6. After selecting Yes, a progress bar will appear as the update process begins.
    7. Firmware Update Online
    8. After reaching 100% the projector will restart and the screen will turn to black for a few minutes. The whole process will take about 10 minutes.
    9. After updating the firmware, it will take a few minutes to restart the projector.

    Firmware Update by USB with FAT32 Format

    Note: NTFS format, read only
    1. Download the latest version from the ViewSonic website and copy the file to a USB device.
    2. Plug the USB device into the projector, then go to: Home > Settings > Firmware Upgrade > Software Update By USB.
    3. Select Enter by pressing OK on the remote control.
    4. The system will detect the firmware version and display a dialog message.
    5. After selecting Yes, a progress bar will appear as the update process begins.
    6. After reaching 100% the projector will restart and the screen will turn black for a few minutes. The whole process will take about 10 minutes.
    7. After updating the firmware, it will take a few minutes to restart the projector.

    Advanced Settings

    1. Select: Home > Settings > Advanced Settings.
    2. Advanced Settings
    3. Use the Up and Down buttons to select the desired option and press OK. Then use the Left and Right buttons to make adjustments or selections.
    4. Advanced Settings
    5. To return to a previous menu press the Return button.

    Information

    Note: Press the Home button on the remote control to return to the Home Screen at anytime.
    1. Select: Home > Settings > Information.
    2. Information
    3. View system status and information.
    4. Information

    Screen Mirroring

    Please see Wireless Screen Mirroring

    Adding Apps

    Add your favorite Apps to the Home Screen.

    1. From the Home Screen, select Add App and then press OK on the remote control.
    2. Adding Apps
    3. Use the directional buttons to select the desired App and press OK.
    4. Adding Apps
    5. Now your favorite App will appear on the Home Screen.
    6. Adding Apps

    Delete Apps from the Home Screen

    1. From the Home Screen, select the App you want to delete and press and hold OK for three seconds.
    2. The message, “Do you want to Delete this application from My Favorites?” will appear.
    3. Delete Apps
    4. Select Yes, and press OK to delete the App.