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User Guide for Intel® Compute Stick STCK1A8LFC
Last Reviewed: 02-Oct-2017
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Security
Security cable opening
USB 2.0 port
Power connector
Power button
HDMI*
HDMI connector
Micro SD
Micro SD memory card
slot
Power
LED
Power LEDblue
Connect Directly to a Display
Plug the Intel® Compute Stick directly into a standard HDMI port on a television or monitor.
The Intel Compute Stick extends about 4 inches (102 mm) out from the HDMI port.
Connect to a Display with the HDMI Extender
CableIf space is limited around the HDMI port, use the flexible HDMI extender cable that came in the
box.
1. Plug the Intel Compute Stick into the female end of the extender cable (A).
2. Plug the male end of the extender cable into the HDMI port on the television or monitor (B).
Find compatible televisions and monitors at the Intel Product Compatibility Tool.
Powering the Device
Using the AC Adapter
Connect the power adapter to the Intel Compute Stick as shown.
Note
The Intel Compute Stick starts automatically when power is applied.
Shut down the Intel Compute Stick using the normal shutdown process for Ubuntu*.
Subsequent power-ups are done by pressing the power button on the side of the Intel Compute
Stick.
Using a USB Port
If a television or monitor has an HDMI* port and a USB port, try using the USB port to power
the Intel Compute Stick.
The Intel Compute Stick is designed to use up to 10 W of power. If the television's USB port can
supply enough power, you can use it to power the Intel Compute Stick. A USB 2.0 port normally
supplies 2.5 W of power.
To use the USB port, follow these steps:
1. Plug the micro-USB end of the 3-foot USB cable into the Intel Compute Stick
2. Plug the standard USB end of the cable into the USB port on the TV or monitor, instead of using
the AC power plug.
Caution
Don't power the Intel Compute Stick with the AC power adapter and a USB port at the same
time.
Connect a Keyboard and Mouse
Intel Compute Stick supports the following:
USB wireless keyboard and mouse, using a USB dongle
USB wired keyboard and mouse, using a USB hub
Bluetooth* keyboard and mouse
o Follow the instructions that came with the keyboard and mouse to pair them with the
Intel Compute Stick.
Note
You might need to temporarily connect a wired mouse/keyboard to the Intel Compute
Stick to pair Bluetooth devices.
Bluetooth devices that pair directly to the onboard Bluetooth don't work during POST or
in BIOS.
Wireless
Wireless keyboard and mouse connection example:
Bluetooth keyboard and mouse connection example:
Note
Find compatible keyboards and mice at the Intel Product Compatibility Tool.
Using the USB 2.0 PortYou can use the USB 2.0 port to:Connect a USB Hub to the USB 2.0
PortConnecting a USB hub to the Intel Compute Stick provides more USB ports.
Note
USB Hub and USB cable aren't included.
Find compatible USB hubs at the Intel Product Compatibility Tool.
Use the Micro SD Card portThe Intel Compute Stick supports Micro SD card sizes from 8 GB to 128 GB.
Note
Micro SD card isn't included.
Find compatible microSD cards at the Intel Product Compatibility Tool.
Secure the Intel Compute StickStart the Device the First TimeThe first time you boot the device,
Ubuntu* 14.04 LTS 64-bit guides you through the following steps:
1. The Ubuntu Welcome screen displays, allowing you to select your preferred language.
2. Connect to an available wireless network (this step can be skipped).
3. Select your location.
4. Select your keyboard layout.
5. Assign your name, a computer name, and password.
6. Choose whether to create recovery media. This step is not required, since the Compute Stick
comes with a Recovery Partition already installed.
7. Finished.
Connect to a Wireless NetworkTo connect to a wireless network:
1. Click System Settings > Network.
2. Click the wireless network you want to join.
3. Enter the authentication details and click Connect.
Operating System RecoveryThere is an Ubuntu recovery partition on the Intel Compute Stick. You can
use this partition to restore the system back to factory defaults.
Caution
Before taking this action, be sure to back up all personal data to external storage.
To access the recovery media:
1. Press F10 during boot when you see the prompt F10 to Enter Boot Menu.
2. Select the Ubuntu Recovery boot device.
3. Follow the recovery steps.
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