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Contents 1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Wireless Flash Drive Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Supported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Uploading Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Displaying the Upload Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Uploading Photos and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Uploading Files from Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch . . . . 25 Creating a New Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Sharing Your Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 System Requirements System Requirements • Mobile devices running iOS version 5.0 or higher or other Wi-Fi-enabled devices with a web browser • 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 Connecting via Wi-Fi 1. In your mobile device Wi-Fi settings, select the Wireless Drive network from the list of available Wi-Fi networks. It appears as SanDisk Flash xxxxxx (in the example below, SanDisk Flash ABCDEF): 2.
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless Drive 1. In your mobile device Wi-Fi settings, connect to the Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network. It appears in the list of available networks as SanDisk Flashxxxxxx (for example, SanDisk Flash123456). 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.
2. Getting Started • Loading Content on the Wireless Drive Transfer content via Wi-Fi from a mobile device to your Wireless Drive. From a PC You can transfer content between your Wireless Drive and your computer 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 or you can create folders and add content to them; for example, the Music, Photos, Videos, and Documents folders in the window below: You can also drag content from the Wireless Drive window onto your computer to move files between your mobile devices and your computer. From a Mobile Device 1. In your mobile device Wi-Fi settings, connect to the Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network. 2.
2. Getting Started 3. Tap the Upload icon Loading Content on the Wireless Drive to display the Upload options, then tap Upload Photos and Videos to display the content available for upload from this mobile device: 4.
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless Drive 5. You can use the filter controls to display only photos or only videos for easier file selection: Tap to display only photos Tap to display only videos 6. Tap on thumbnails to select them for upload. (You can tap Select All to select all photos at once.
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless Drive You see the progress of the upload and receive confirmation when it’s complete: The files are uploaded to the location displayed in the Navigation Bar. Note: For more detailed information on using photo, music, and video files, see Chapter 3, Working with Content.
3. Working with Files 3. Wireless Drive Application Overview Working with Files Wireless Drive Application Overview The Wireless Drive application connects you to content on both your Drive and your mobile device. You can view, share, and manage videos, music, photos, and documents. Accessing Files through the Wireless Drive App The Wireless Drive app start screen provides access to files stored on both your Wireless Flash Drive and your mobile device.
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3. Working with Files Viewing Photos Viewing Photos 1.
3. Working with Files Viewing Photos 2. Navigate to the photo you want to view: a. In the Navigation Bar, tap Photos. b. Find the photo you want to view. c. Tap the photo thumbnail in the Navigation Bar to open the photo. d. Tap the photo to display the photo controls. Delete photo View previous photo Full screen Download photo View Send next photo photo Note: The Photos folder used here is simply an example of one way to organize pictures on your Drive.
3. Working with Files Streaming Videos Streaming Videos 1.
3. Working with Files Streaming Videos 2. Navigate to the video you want to stream: a. In the Navigation Bar, tap Videos. b. Find the video you want to stream. c. Tap the video thumbnail in the Navigation Bar to open the video. d. Tap the Play icon to stream the video; tap the video itself to display the Video controls.
3. Working with Files Using the Wireless Flash Drive with iTunes Using the Wireless Flash Drive with iTunes You can use the Wireless Flash Drive app to play music, movies, and TV shows you’ve purchased on iTunes. To play iTunes content, 1. Make sure your mobile device is synced with iTunes: • On your mobile device, launch the iTunes app and navigate to More > Purchased > Music/Movies/TV Shows. If you see your content, your mobile device is synced with iTunes.
3. Working with Files Playing Music 2. Navigate to the music you want to stream: a. In the Navigation Bar, tap Music. b. Find the song you want to play. c. Tap the song thumbnail in the Navigation Bar to open the song. d. Tap the Play icon on the music screen to play the song and display the Song controls.
3. Working with Files Moving Files Controlling Music from Outside the Music Play Screen You can use the Wireless Drive app to play music loaded on either your Wireless Drive or in the Saved on iPad folder on your mobile device. You can play the music in the background while you use other Wireless Drive app features or exit the app to use your mobile device. You always have access to the currently playing song whether you’re still inside the Wireless Drive app or outside it on your mobile device. 1.
3. Working with Files Moving Files uploaded.You can use existing albums or folders as upload destinations, or you can create a new folder during the upload process. Downloading Files You can download files from your Wireless Drive to a mobile device by selecting them in the Navigation Bar or you can download a single file while you’re viewing it. To download files from the Navigation Bar, 1.
3. Working with Files Moving Files 2. A Downloading files window tells you where your downloaded content will be located. Depending on whether you want to see this message each time you download content, tap the appropriate option to continue with the download: 3.
3. Working with Files • On the photo View screen, tap the Download icon Moving Files , then select an option in the Downloading files window: Uploading Files When you upload content 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 content into it.
3. Working with Files • Moving Files In the Navigation Bar, open the destination on the Wireless Drive at which you want to upload content from a mobile device. Then tap the Upload icon display the Upload options: to Upload Options: • Upload Photos and Videos: Select the album on your mobile device containing the files to be uploaded. • Upload Files from iPad (or Upload Files from iPhone or Upload Files from iPod touch): Select files to upload.
3. Working with Files Moving Files 3. In the Upload options, tap Upload Photos and Videos, then tap the album containing the files to be uploaded: 4. Select the files for upload and tap Upload: The files are uploaded to the chosen location on the Wireless Drive. Uploading Files from Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch To upload files from your mobile device to your Wireless Drive, 1. In the Navigation Bar, select the destination folder for the uploaded files. 2.
3. Working with Files Moving Files uploaded. The files available for upload from your mobile device are now displayed in the Navigation Bar: 3. Select the files to be uploaded, then tap Upload: An upload window keeps you apprised of the progress of the upload. When the upload is complete, the Navigation Bar again displays the destination folder you selected for the upload; it now contains the uploaded files. Creating a New Folder To create a new folder and then upload files into it, 1.
3. Working with Files Moving Files 2. In the Upload options, tap Create New Folder, use the keyboard to enter a name for the folder, and tap Create: The new folder (currently empty) is displayed in the Navigation Bar as your destination folder. 3.
3. Working with Files Moving Files • Allow others Wi-Fi access to your Wireless Drive so they can use their mobile devices to connect to the content on your Drive. • Send content 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 and Folders 1. Open the photo you want to share, tap it to display the Photo options, and tap the Send icon : 2. Select a method to share your photo and provide the required information. (The options available on your mobile device vary.) Deleting Files and Folders To delete a file you’re viewing, 1. Open the file you want to delete.
3. Working with Files 2. Tap the Delete icon Deleting Files and Folders , then tap Delete File: To delete a file or a folder in the Navigation Bar, 1. Swipe to the right on the item in the Navigation Bar: 2. Tap the Delete button.
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 You are notified in the Wireless Flash Drive app when a Firmware update is available and asked if you want to install it. If you tap Yes, the app automatically uploads and installs the update. 1. Tap the App Store icon: 2. Install the update. 3. Connect your mobile device to the Wireless Flash Drive Wi-Fi network and launch the app.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Updating the App The new Firmware is copied to the Drive: 5. Follow the on-screen instructions to turn off the Drive and connect it to a USB charger or a computer: Both the blue and the amber LEDs blink rapidly. 6. Wait for several seconds after the rapid flashing stops before ejecting the Drive from the charger or computer. 7.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Updating the App 1. Tap the App Store icon: 2. In the App Store, tap the Wireless Flash Drive app icon: 3. Follow the on-screen instructions to reconnect to the Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network after the app update.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings Managing Wireless Drive Settings The Wireless Drive Settings screen provides access to all the functions you can perform in the Wireless Flash Drive app and information about the Drive and the app. The Settings screen is accessed by tapping the Settings icon : Changing the Wireless Drive Network Name Your Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network comes uniquely identified as SanDisk Flash xxxxxx (in the example, SanDisk Flash FBAODA).
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings 2. On the Network Name screen, enter a new name for the network and tap Save: 3. Follow the instructions in the pop-up window to go to Settings > Wi-Fi on your mobile device, remove the old Wi-Fi network, and reconnect to the Wireless Drive by selecting it under its new Wi-Fi network name: 4. Turn your Wireless Drive off and then back on to complete the network name change.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings Creating/Changing a Password The default Wi-Fi security setting is no password. We recommend that you set a WiFi password so that your Drive contents can’t be accessed by other people within range (up to 160 feet) of the Wi-Fi network created by the Wireless Drive. 1. On the Settings screen, tap Password to open the Password screen: 2.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings 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 2. Turn on Enable Internet Connection and select the desired network from the list of available networks: The network you select is added to your Preferred Networks: From now on, whenever you launch the Wireless Drive app within range of the Preferred Network, it will automatically find your Wireless Drive so you can surf the Internet while you access the content on the Drive. 3.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings Setting the Power Save Timer You can set your Wireless Drive to power down after it’s been idle for a specified amount of time. 1. On the Settings screen, tap Power Save Timer to open the timer: 2. Use your fingertip to move the timer to the desired amount of time, then tap Done to save your setting and close the timer.
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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 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 Over 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 For the best battery life, we recommended 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.
Index sharing 27 filter controls 10 Firmware A accessing files through the Wireless Drive app 12 accessing the Drive without the app 5 allowing access to your Wireless Drive 28 application overview 12 B battery life 2 battery type 2 C changing the Wireless Drive network name 35 charging the Wireless Drive 3 cleaning 46 compressing videos during transfer 40 connecting 4 accessing the Drive without the app 5 via Wi-Fi 5 connecting the Wireless Drive to the Internet 38 upgrading 32 force restart 38 forgot p
playing iTunes content 18 upload options playing music 18 creating a new folder 26 Power Save Timer 40 uploading files from your mobile device 25 Preferred Networks 39 uploading photos and videos 24 product and safety information 43 uploading files 23 upload options 23 product specifications 43 R uploading files from your mobile device 25 reboot Drive 38 uploading photos and videos 24 regulatory information 43 using Internet Connection 38 reset Drive 38 using the Wireless Drive while chargi
Wireless Drive settings 35 working with files 12 SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 50
