SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive USER MANUAL (For Use with Android™ Mobile Devices)
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Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Wireless Flash Drive Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Supported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Streaming Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Playing Music in the Background While Outside the App . . . . . . 20 Moving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Downloading Files . . . . . . . . . . .
Getting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 5. Product and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51 Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Introduction 1. Wireless Flash Drive Overview Introduction Wireless Flash Drive Overview The SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive stores, shares, and streams digital content wirelessly across multiple mobile devices. Features • Share files with others. The Wireless Drive creates its own wireless network. Up to eight mobile devices can be wirelessly connected and access files on the Drive at the same time. • Stay connected to the Internet while accessing content from the Wireless Drive.
1. Introduction • Supported File Formats Computers running Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP or Mac OS 10.6 or higher Supported File Formats • Any file formats supported by your mobile device • For additional information about supported formats, go to www.sandisk.com/ support Hardware Specifications 1 • Drive Capacity: 16 GB or 32 GB1 • USB: 2.
2. Getting Started 2. Charging the Wireless Drive Getting Started Charging the Wireless Drive Although the Wireless Drive is shipped with a charged battery, we urge you to fully charge the Drive before you begin to use it. (This can take up to two hours.) • Plug your Wireless Drive into a computer USB port or a USB AC adaptor to charge it: Note: Although the Wireless Drive cannot be used wirelessly while it’s plugged into a computer USB port, it can be used as a normal flash drive.
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2. Getting Started Connecting to the Wireless Drive 1. Tap the Wireless Flash Drive app icon on your mobile device to open the Wireless Drive start screen: Wi-Fi detected Your mobile device searches for your Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network. The Wi-Fi icon indicates that your Wireless Drive Wi-Fi has been detected. 2. When your Drive name appears below Wireless Flash Drives, tap it to connect to the Drive.
2. Getting Started Connecting to the Wireless Drive An Internet Connection window opens: The connection window provides information about how to remain connected to the Internet while using your Drive by setting up a Preferred Network. After you’ve read and understood the information provided here, you can choose not to see this message again. You can connect directly to your Drive without using this screen.
2. Getting Started Connecting to the Wireless Drive You see the Wireless Drive main screen: Note: For information about enabling Internet access while using your Drive, see Chapter 4, Managing Your Drive. Accessing the Drive without an App You can connect to the Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network on your mobile device, PC, or Mac without downloading the Wireless Flash Drive app by using a web browser to access the Drive. 1. In your mobile device Wi-Fi settings, connect to the Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network.
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless Drive 2. Launch an Internet browser and go to www.sandisk.com/wfd to connect to the Wireless Drive: Loading Content on the Wireless Drive You can load content in two ways: • Plug your Wireless Drive into your computer, then drag and drop content onto it. • Transfer content via Wi-Fi from a mobile device to your Wireless Drive.
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless Drive From a PC You can transfer content between your Wireless Drive and your PC using a USB connection. 1. Plug your Wireless Drive into your computer USB port. 2. In the AutoPlay window, click Open folder to view files: 3. Drag and drop music, videos, photos, and documents from your computer into the Wireless Drive window.
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless Drive To upload files, photos, or videos from the Phone Gallery, 1. On the Wireless Drive start screen, tap Downloads or Phone Gallery to navigate to the files you want to upload: 2. On the screen displaying the files to be uploaded, tap the Upload icon and select the desired files (the selected files are outlined in blue).
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless Drive 3. An Upload Complete window confirms a successful upload and informs you that the uploaded files can be found in the Uploaded from Android folder on your Drive: Note: For more detailed information on using photo, music, and video files, see Chapter 3, Working with Files.
3. Working with Files 3. Wireless Drive Application Overview Working with Files Wireless Drive Application Overview The Wireless Drive app start screen provides access to files stored on both your Wireless Flash Drive and your mobile device. It also contains a Help link.
3. Working with Files Wireless Drive Application Overview Wireless Drive Main Screen Location Bar Download icon Files stored on Drive App menu Note: The folders shown in these images illustrate just one of the ways you can choose to organize and display the photo, video, music, and document files stored on your Wireless Drive.
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3. Working with Files Toggling between List View and Grid View 1. On the Wireless Drive start screen, tap the location of the desired content: 2. Navigate to the desired file and tap it to open it in the Wireless Drive app. Toggling between List View and Grid View You can view the files and folders on any Wireless Drive app screen in either list view or grid view.
3. Working with Files • Viewing Photos Tap the mobile device Menu button to display the Wireless Drive app menu and toggle between a list view and a grid view of your content: Viewing Photos You can use the Wireless Drive app to view photos stored on the Drive or in the Downloads or Gallery folders on your mobile device. 1. Navigate to the photos you want to view.
3. Working with Files Streaming Videos 2. Tap a photo to display a full-screen image: 3. Tap the photo to display the photo controls: Streaming Videos You can use the Wireless Drive app to stream videos stored on the Drive or in the Downloads or Gallery folders on your mobile device.
3. Working with Files Streaming Videos 1. Navigate to the video you want to stream, tap on it, and select a video player with which to stream it: 2.
3. Working with Files Playing Music If you tap Picture-in-Picture, the video continues to stream in a small window when you leave the video Play screen and move around in the Wireless Drive app or exit the app and use your mobile device. 3. Tap the video window to return to the video Play screen and stop the video or watch it on the full screen. Playing Music You can use the Wireless Drive app to play music stored on your Wireless Drive or in the Downloads or Gallery folders on your mobile device. 1.
3. Working with Files Moving Files 3. You can return to the music Play screen and change or stop the music playing in the background in either of two ways: • Tap the Wireless Flash Drive icon on your mobile device Apps screen. — OR — • Pull down the Android notification drawer and tap the Wireless Flash entry under Ongoing: You’re returned to the music Play screen in the Wireless Drive app. Moving Files Files can be moved in three ways: • Download files from your Wireless Drive to a mobile device.
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3. Working with Files Moving Files Uploading Files When you upload files from a mobile device to your Wireless Drive, you can choose an existing destination (folder or album) to upload to or you can create a new folder on the Drive and upload files into it. You can upload files stored on your mobile device in two ways: • Access the contents of your Downloads folder or mobile device Gallery from the Wireless Drive start screen. • Go directly to content stored in other locations on your mobile device.
3. Working with Files Moving Files 2. Enter a name for the new folder and tap Create: The new folder is displayed on the screen from which you created it. Uploading Files from the Phone Gallery or Downloads Folder 1.
3. Working with Files Moving Files 2. On the screen displaying the files to be uploaded, tap your mobile device Menu button to display the Upload icon , tap the icon, and select the files for upload (the selected files are outlined in blue): 3. Again tap the mobile device Menu button, then tap the Upload icon, which is now green : 4.
3. Working with Files Moving Files the uploaded files can be found in the Uploaded from Android folder on your Drive: Uploading Files from Other Locations on the Mobile Device 1. On your mobile device, navigate to the file you want to upload. 2.
3. Working with Files Moving Files Sharing Files In addition to handing someone your Wireless Drive to plug into a computer USB port, you can share files stored on your Drive in two ways: • Allow others Wi-Fi access to your Wireless Drive so they can use their mobile devices to connect to the files on your Drive. • Send files to others via email, social media, messaging, or Bluetooth. The methods available vary depending upon the features provided on your mobile device.
3. Working with Files Deleting Files 1. Browse to the file you want to share, long press on the file to display the file options, and tap Share: 2. Select a method to share your file and provide the required information. (The options available on your mobile device vary.) Deleting Files You can delete individual files or you can delete an entire folder at one time.
3. Working with Files Deleting Files Deleting a File 1. Open the screen containing the file you want to delete, long press on the file to display the file options, and tap Delete file: 2.
3. Working with Files Deleting Files Deleting a Folder 1. Long press on a folder and tap Delete folder: 2.
3. Working with Files Unsupported File Formats Unsupported File Formats The Wireless Drive app can open all file formats that are supported by your mobile device.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive 4. Updating the Firmware Managing the Wireless Drive Updating the Firmware New Firmware is made available just like any other application update. 1. Install the Firmware upgrade: 2. Tap Open to launch the Wireless Flash Drive app.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Updating the Firmware A popup message prompts you to update the Firmware on the Drive: 3. Tap OK. When the new Firmware has been installed, instructions on how to complete the update are displayed: 4. Turn off the Drive and connect it to a USB charger or a computer. Both the blue and the amber LEDs blinking rapidly.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Updating the App 5. Wait for several seconds after the rapid flashing stops, then eject the Drive from the charger or computer. 6. Turn the Wireless Drive back on and launch the Wireless Flash Drive app. Updating the App You update the Wireless Flash Drive app the same way you update any other app on your mobile device: 1. Tap your mobile device applications store icon. 2. Go to Menu > My Apps and scroll down to the Wireless Flash Drive app under Installed. 3.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive • Managing Wireless Drive Settings Tap the mobile device Menu button to display the Settings option: Saving Settings Changes When you leave the Settings screen after changing a setting, a Settings changed window confirms that you want to save your change and a Save settings window advises you to restart your Wireless Drive in order for the new setting to take effect.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings 1. In the Settings changed window, tap Save to confirm your changes: 2. In the Save settings window, tap OK to acknowledge that you must restart your Wireless Drive to complete the setting change: 3. Turn your Wireless Drive off and then back on to complete the change.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings Changing the Wireless Drive Network Name Your Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network comes uniquely identified as SanDisk Flashxxxxxx (for example, SanDisk Flash ABCDEF).You can change the network name to make it easier to identify your Drive. 1. On the Settings screen, tap Network to open the Network screen.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings 2. Tap the area under the Wireless Drive name to open the Name change window, enter a new name for the Drive, and tap OK: 3. In the Settings changed window, tap Save to save your changes. 4. In the Save settings window, tap OK to acknowledge that you must restart your Drive. 5. Turn your Wireless Drive off and then back on to complete the network name change. 6.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings 1. On the Settings screen, tap Network to open the Network screen: 2. Tap the area under Wireless Drive Password to open the Wireless Drive Password window, enter a password, and tap OK: 3. In the Settings changed window, tap Save to save your changes. 4. In the Save settings window, tap OK to acknowledge that you must restart your Drive.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings 5. Turn your Wireless Drive off and then back on to complete the password change. Note: Creating a Wi-Fi password allows you to limit access to your Drive when you connect directly to it. But the Wi-Fi password does not limit access when your Drive is connected to an Internet Wi-Fi network, where anyone who has installed the Wireless Flash Drive app can access your Drive.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings 1. On the Settings screen, tap Power Save Timer to open the Power Save Timer window: 2. Select the desired amount of time. As soon as you make your selection, the Power Save Timer window closes and the Settings screen displays the new selection.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings 1. On the Settings screen, tap Internet Connection to open the Internet Connection screen: 2. Turn on Enable Internet Connection and select the desired network from the list of Preferred Networks, then exit the Flash Drive app: 3. On your mobile device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to the Preferred Network you selected in the app.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings Your Wireless Drive start screen indicates that your mobile device is connected to the Internet: Internet Connection icon You're now connected to both the Wireless Drive and the Internet. Whenever your mobile device connects to this Internet network and you launch the Wireless Drive app, the mobile device will automatically find the Drive.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings 1. On the Settings screen, tap Internet Connection: 2.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings A window confirms that your Wi-Fi network is now a Preferred Network: 3. On your mobile device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and select the Preferred Network. 4. Turn the Wireless Flash Drive off, then back on to complete the Internet connection.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings Setting the Downloads Directory The default Downloads directory on the Wireless Drive comes is the Download folder located on your mobile device: You can change the location at which you want to download files from the Wireless Drive. 1.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings 2. Navigate to any existing folder on the mobile device until you reach a new destination for your downloads, then tap Select: From now on, your downloaded files will be stored in the new directory. Resetting Messages and Warnings In several Message and Warning pop-up windows in the Wireless Drive app, you’re offered the option of electing not to see those messages again.
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5. Product and Safety Information 5. Product Specifications Product and Safety Information Product Specifications Dimensions 78mm x 27mm x14mm (3.1'' x 1'' x 0.5'') Weight 27gr (0.95 oz) Memory Card Class 10 SanDisk Ultra microSDHC™ up to 32GB 1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less. Battery Type Operating Duration Battery Charging Built-in, non-replaceable rechargeable lithium polymer battery Up to 4 hours of continuous usage 1 Using a USB 2.
5. Product and Safety Information Regulatory Information Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
5. Product and Safety Information Safety and Care check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial waste for disposal. Recycling SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive: Do not dispose of either the SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive with your household waste. In some countries or regions, collection systems are set up to handle electrical and electronic waste items. Contact your regional authorities for more details.
5. Product and Safety Information Cleaning Do not store a Wireless Flash Drive in extreme temperatures. High temperatures can shorten the life of the device by damaging the battery or cause warping or melting of the plastic enclosure. Cold temperatures can also shorten the life of the Drive by damaging the battery, causing the plastic enclosure to crack, or causing moisture to condense on or inside the device. Keep the Wireless Flash Drive dry. Water or other liquids can damage it.
5. Product and Safety Information Maintenance and Storage in. For the best battery life, we recommend charging and discharging the Wireless Flash Drive battery at least once a month. Long Term Storage If the Wireless Flash Drive will not be used, it is best to keep the battery around 50% charged. To charge the battery to approximately 50%, fully discharge the Wireless Flash Drive until it turns itself off, then let it charge for 1 hour.
moving 21 Index sharing 27 Firmware upgrading 32 A accessing files through the Wireless Drive app 15 accessing the Drive without an app 7 allowing access to your Wireless Drive 27 application overview 12 B battery life 2 battery type 2 C changing settings 35 changing the Wireless Drive network name 37 charging the Wireless Drive 3 cleaning 54 connecting via Wi-Fi 4 force restart 40 forgot password 40 G getting started 3 H hardware specifications 2 I Internet using the Wireless Drive while connected 41 L
Picture-in-Picture 20 U playing music 20 unresponsive Drive 40 playing music in the background while outside the app 20 unsupported file formats 31 power save timer 40 product and safety information 51 product specifications 51 updating the app 34 upgrading the Firmware 32 uploading files 23 create new folder 23 R from other locations on the mobile device 26 reboot Drive 40 from the Gallery or the Downloads folder 24 regulatory information 51 using the Wireless Drive while charging 3 reset Dri
use while charging 3 connecting the Wireless Drive to the Internet 41 Wireless Drive app menu 14 creating/changing a password 38 Wireless Drive Application overview 12 power save timer 40 Wireless Drive file menu 15 resetting messages and warnings 47 Wireless Drive LEDs 4 saving settings changes 35 Wireless Drive overview 1 selecting a Downloads directory 46 Wireless Drive Quick Start Guide 49 support 49 Wireless Drive settings 34 Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network detected 5 about Wireless Drive
