SHARP EP-CA22 Distribution Tool Instruction Manual

Pair the monitor and Android device:
- Enable Bluetooth on the monitor using ePaper Settings
  Tool.
- Press and hold the PAIRING button on the monitor for about 3
  seconds until the indicator flashes in blue.
- Start the software on the Android device, tap on the device
  list, and select the monitor to pair.
- Tap PAIR to complete the pairing process.

Sending Images:

Set Content Playback Mode on the monitor to Slideshow using
ePaper Settings Tool.

Ensure the monitor and Android device are within Bluetooth
range.
Start the software on the Android device and tap on the monitor
device name displayed.

Select image files from the Android device storage or cloud (up
to 30 files).
Tap Select to display the selected images on the monitor. You
can rearrange the images by dragging them.

FAQ:

Q: Can I send PDF files to the monitor?

A: No, PDF files cannot be selected for sending to the monitor.
Only image files are supported.

Q: What should I do if pairing is not successful?

A: If pairing is not successful, repeat the pairing process
starting from enabling Bluetooth on the monitor.

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ePaper Distribution Tool
Version 1.0
OPERATION MANUAL

Applicable models (as of May 2025) EP-CA22

Available models differ according to region.

Contents
Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3 System Requirements …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Preparation………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Installing………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4 Pairing this monitor and Android device …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4
Sending images ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5
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Introduction
This software for Android is used to connect the applicable models and Android device via Bluetooth and distribute display images to the applicable models.
Important Information
· This software has been shipped after strict quality control and product inspection. If, however, you find any failure, contact your product dealer.
· Please understand that SHARP CORPORATION bears no responsibility for errors made during use by the customer or a third party, nor for any other malfunctions or damage to this software arising during use, except where indemnity liability is recognized under law.
· Transcribing or duplicating part or all of this manual and/or this software without permission from our company is not permitted.
· As a part of our policy of continuous improvement, SHARP reserves the right to make design and specification changes for product improvement without prior notice.
· The screens and procedures are examples. The contents or details may vary depending on the screen configuration and OS version, etc. The screen is for explanatory purposes.
· This manual does not contain the basic operating instructions for Android.

Trademarks
· Google, Google Chrome, ChromeOS, Google Play and Android are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google LLC. · All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

System Requirements

Operating system

Android 12.0 or later

Bluetooth

5.2 compliance (Supported profiles: GAP and SPP)

* There is no guarantee that this software will operate with all Android devices. Furthermore, screens, names, and other items differ depending on the Android device used. This instruction manual contains general operating procedures.

Preparation
Installing
Install this software on the Android device. Install “ePaper Distribution Tool” from Google Play.
Pairing this monitor and Android device
Bring this monitor and Android device within the Bluetooth connection range and then operate them. 1. Enable Bluetooth on this monitor.
Use ePaper Settings Tool. For details, refer to the instruction manual for ePaper Settings Tool. 2. Press and hold the PAIRING button on this monitor (for approximately 3 seconds).
The indicator on this monitor flashes in blue. Perform the following operation while the indicator is flashing in blue (within approximately 5 minutes). 3. Start this software on the Android device. The “Device” screen is displayed.
4. Tap ” ” in the upper right area of the screen. The device list is displayed.
5. Tap this monitor to pair. Tap the device name beginning with “EP-CA22-“. A confirmation screen is displayed
6. Tap “PAIR”. After pairing completes, the “Device” screen is redisplayed.
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Sending images
Set “Content Playback Mode” on this monitor to “Slideshow” (factory setting). You can change the content playback mode with ePaper Settings Tool. Bring this monitor and Android device within the Bluetooth connection range and then operate them.
TIP · If a confirmation screen to allow access appears at first startup, select “Allow”.
1. Start this software. The Device screen is displayed, and the device name of this monitor is displayed. If the device name of this monitor is not displayed, pairing was not successful. Perform pairing (See page 4).
2. Tap this monitor on the “Device” screen. 3. Tap ” ” in the upper right area of the screen.
The File Selection screen is displayed. You can select images from the Android device storage and the cloud. 4. Tap the image files to send to this monitor. Up to 30 files can be selected. PDF files cannot be selected. 5. Once image selection is complete, tap “Select”. The selected images are displayed. This monitor displays them in this order. You can change the order by pressing and holding images and then dragging them.

6. If necessary, set the image quality.
1. Tap the image files for which you want to set the image quality. 2. Tap “Property”. 3. Select the image quality. 4. Tap “Close”. 5. Tap “Close”.

7. Set the change method for image display. 1. Tap “Settings”. 2. Configure the settings.
Device Installation ………..Specify the installation direction of this monitor. Image Rotation …………….Specify the rotation direction of the image. Auto Play …………………….When this is set to on, use is in auto mode. The next image is displayed automatically at the
interval set in “Auto Play Interval”. When this is set to off, use is in manual mode. If you press the MODE button on this monitor, the next image is displayed. Auto Play Interval …………Specify the interval to change the image when Auto Play is set to on. Changing the image display takes approximately 15 to 45 seconds (varies depending on the ambient temperature). The change interval includes also the time to change the display. The duration that an image is displayed will be shorter than the setting by that amount. Maintain Aspect Ratio……Specify whether or not to maintain the aspect ratio of the image file. Background color …………Specify the background color for when there are margins around the image. Transition Effects………….Specify the transition effect for when the image is changed. 3. Once the settings are complete, tap “Close”. 8. Send the data to this monitor. 1. Tap “Send”. 2. Select “Image files and settings” and tap “OK”. The selected images and the display change method setting are sent to this monitor. If you select “Only image files”, the selected images are sent to this monitor. If you select “Only settings”, the display change method setting is sent to this monitor.
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Documents / Resources

SHARP EP-CA22 Distribution Tool [pdf] Instruction Manual
EP-CA22, EP-CA22 Distribution Tool, EP-CA22, Distribution Tool, Tool

References

User Manual

SHARP EP-CA22 Distribution Tool Instruction Manual

EP-CA22 Distribution Tool

Specifications:

Product Usage Instructions:

Preparation: