1. හැඳින්වීම
The YouTube application provides access to a vast library of videos, including music, entertainment, news, educational content, and user-generated material. This manual outlines the steps for installing, operating, and maintaining the application on compatible streaming devices, ensuring a seamless viewඅත්දැකීමෙන්.
2. පිහිටුවීම
2.1. Installation on Streaming Devices
To install the YouTube application on your streaming device (e.g., Amazon Firestick), follow these general steps:
- Navigate to the device's යෙදුම් වෙළඳසැල or යෙදුම් කොටස.
- Use the search function to find "YouTube".
- Select the official YouTube application from the search results.
- තෝරන්න බාගන්න or ලබාගන්න to begin the installation process. The application will download and install automatically.
2.2. Initial Login and Account Setup
After installation, you will need to link your Google Account to the YouTube application for personalized content, subscriptions, and viewing history. There are typically two methods:
- Sign in on this device: Enter your Google Account email and password directly using the on-screen keyboard.
- Sign in with a web බ්රව්සරය: The app will display a unique code. On a computer or mobile device, go to youtube.com/activate and enter the code. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the login.
3. Operating the Application
3.1. අතුරු මුහුණත සැරිසැරීම
The YouTube interface is designed for easy navigation using your device's remote control:
- මුල් පිටුව: Displays personalized recommendations, trending videos, and content from your subscriptions.
- දායකත්ව: Access videos from channels you are subscribed to.
- පුස්තකාලය: ඔබගේ අඩංගු වේ viewing history, playlists, liked videos, and purchased content.
- සොයන්න: Allows you to find specific videos, channels, or topics using an on-screen keyboard or voice input (if supported by your device).
3.2. Watching Videos
When a video is selected, it will begin playing. Use your remote for the following controls:
- වාදනය/විරාමය: Typically the center or play/pause button.
- සොයන්න: Use left/right directional buttons to fast-forward or rewind.
- පරිමාව: Use your device's volume controls.
- ගුණාත්මක සැකසුම්: During playback, select the gear icon (සැකසීම්) to adjust video resolution (e.g., 1080p, 720p, 480p) based on your internet connection.
- Captions/Subtitles: Select the CC icon to enable or disable closed captions.
3.3. Managing Subscriptions and Playlists
ඔබේ වැඩිදියුණු කිරීමට viewing experience, manage your subscriptions and create playlists:
- Subscribing to Channels: While watching a video, select the channel's name or the දායක වන්න button below the video player.
- Accessing Playlists: වෙත සංචාලනය කරන්න පුස්තකාලය section to find your saved playlists or create new ones.
3.4. Search Functionality
The search feature allows you to quickly locate content:
- තෝරන්න සෙවීම icon from the main menu.
- Use the on-screen keyboard to type your search query.
- If your device supports voice input, activate the microphone button on your remote and speak your search query.
4. දෝශ නිරාකරණය
This section addresses common issues you might encounter while using the YouTube application.
4.1. පොදු ගැටළු සහ විසඳුම්
| කලාපය | විසඳුම |
|---|---|
| App not loading or crashing | Force close the app and restart it. If the issue persists, restart your streaming device. |
| Video buffering or poor quality | Check your internet connection speed. Try reducing the video quality setting within the YouTube app. Restart your router. |
| පිවිසුම් ගැටළු | Ensure correct Google Account credentials. Try signing out and signing back in. If using the activation code method, ensure the code is entered correctly and promptly. |
| Audio/Video sync problems | Restart the video. Check for any pending software updates for your streaming device. |
4.2. Resetting the Application
If troubleshooting steps do not resolve the issue, clearing the app's cache or data can often help. This process varies slightly by device but generally involves:
- Go to your streaming device's සැකසීම් මෙනුව.
- වෙත සංචාලනය කරන්න යෙදුම් or යෙදුම්.
- සොයාගෙන තෝරාගන්න යූ ටියුබ් යෙදුම.
- තෝරන්න හැඹිලිය හිස් කරන්න. If the problem persists, you may also select දත්ත හිස් කරන්න (note: this will sign you out of the app and remove all app-specific settings).
5. පිරිවිතර
5.1. තාක්ෂණික විස්තර
- සහාය දක්වන උපාංග: Optimized for Amazon Firestick devices (e.g., Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Cube). Compatibility may extend to other Android TV devices.
- අවම OS අවශ්යතා: Requires a compatible operating system version as specified by the device manufacturer.
- ජාල අවශ්යතා: Stable broadband internet connection (minimum 3 Mbps for SD, 5 Mbps for HD, 20 Mbps for 4K recommended).
- Storage Footprint: Varies by device and app version, typically a few hundred megabytes.
5.2 අනුවාද තොරතුරු
To check the installed version of the YouTube application, navigate to your device's සැකසීම් > යෙදුම් > යූ ටියුබ්. The version number is usually listed there.
6. සහාය
For further assistance or specific inquiries regarding the YouTube application, please refer to the following resources:
- YouTube Help Center: පිවිසෙන්න support.google.com/youtube/ for extensive articles, FAQs, and community forums.
- Device Manufacturer Support: For issues related to your streaming device itself (e.g., Firestick hardware, network connectivity), consult the support resources provided by Amazon or your device manufacturer.
