Sony Group WG-C10 Portable Wireless Server User Manual WG C10 Series
Sony Corporation Portable Wireless Server WG C10 Series
(WG-C10) UserMan_20130320
WG-C10 Series 4-454-827-12 (1) GB WG-C10 Series 4-454-827-12 (1) GB
WG-C10 Series
4-454-827-12(1)
Portable Wireless
Server
Important information
© 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
WARNING
To reduce fire or shock hazard, do not expose the
unit to rain or moisture.
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such
as sunshine, fire or the like.
For the Customers in U.S.A.
UL is an internationally recognized safety
organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL
Listed.
If you have any questions about this product, you
may call:
Sony Customer Information Center
1-800-222-SONY (7669).
The number below is for the FCC related matters
only.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model No. : WG-C10
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127
U.S.A.
Telephone No. : 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part15 of the FCC
Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two
conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or
modifications not expressly approved in this
manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found to
comply with the limits for 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. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to
try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment
and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a
circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The supplied interface cable must be used with the
equipment in order to comply with the limits for a
digital device pursuant to Subpart B of Part 15 of
FCC Rules.
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION
BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our
environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to the
collection and recycling location
nearest you.
For more information regarding
recycling of rechargeable batteries,
call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit
http://www.rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or
leaking Lithium-Ion Batteries.
This transmitter must not be co-located or
operated in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter.
The available scientific evidence does not show
that any health problems are associated with using
low power wireless devices. There is no proof,
however, that these low power wireless devices are
absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit
low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. Whereas high
levels of RF can produce health effects (by heating
tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not
produce heating effects causes no known
adverse health effects. Many studies of low-
level RF exposures have not found any biological
effects. Some studies have suggested that some
biological effects might occur, but such findings
have not been confirmed by additional research.
WG-C10 has been tested and found to comply
with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio
frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement
C to OET65.
SAR Value: 0.392W/kg
Read this before using
Regarding copyrights
The items you saved can be enjoyed as an
individual; and under the Copyright Act, they
cannot be used otherwise without consent from
the rights holders.
Battery remaining charge related
precautions
This device contains a rechargeable battery. If you
save to a memory device while the battery has a
low remaining charge, the battery charge can run
out during the saving process, so the saving can
fail.
Disclaimer of guarantee of
recorded content
Even in any situation, such as if you cannot save
to external media etc due to some cause such as
this device’s defects, or if some defect or repair etc
causes damage or destruction of saved content
in external media, Sony bears absolutely no
responsibility of compensating for saved content
nor responsibility for any related damages. Also,
Sony does not do recovery, restoration, duplication,
etc of saved content, in any situation.
Regarding backup of memory
device (memory card, USB
memory, etc)
If the power is cut or the memory device is
removed while the memory device is being
accessed, then data in the memory device etc can
be damaged. To protect data, be sure to make
backups.
Precautions on use
Do not drop it, put a heavy thing on top of it,
hit it with a strong shock, or put pressure on it.
These can cause this product to fail.
Do not place it in places like the following.
Very hot places: Hit by direct sunlight, near a
heater, etc
It can discolor, deform, or fail.
Very cold place, or hot place
On a car dashboard or in a car with its
windows closed under a hot sun (especially in
summer)
Very dusty place
On a shaky table or inclined place
Place with much vibration
Very humid place: Bathroom, etc
Near a thing which creates a magnetic field:
Magnet, speakers, TV, etc
When you hear static on the radio or TV, turn off
the power to this product, and move this product
away from the radio or TV.
When using this product, to prevent damage or
deformation of its cabinet, be careful about the
following.
Do not sit down after putting this product in a
back pocket of your pants, etc.
While a USB device (USB memory, etc) or USB
cable is attached to this device, do not put
it in a bag and hit it with a strong force from
outside.
Be careful to not get water on it. This product
does not have water-proof specifications. Be
especially careful about the following situations.
Using it while in your pocket in a bathroom, etc
When you bend over, etc, it can fall and get
wet.
Using it in rain, snow, or very humid place
Using it when you are sweaty
If you touch it with a wet hand or put it in a
sweaty clothing pocket, it can get wet.
When you attach a strap and use it, the strap can
get pulled, which is dangerous, so be careful.
Also, when you turn around, you can hit another
person, which is dangerous, so be careful.
When you quickly bring this product from a cold
place to a warm place, or if it is in a room where
you just turned on the heat on a winter morning
etc, condensation can form on its surface or in
this product. Condensation is when moisture in
the air attaches to metal plates etc, and water
drops form. When condensation forms, do
not turn on its power until the condensation
goes away, and leave it alone. Using it with
condensation can cause failure.
This device communicates data by using 2.4GHz
radio waves, so if there is a device near it which
uses the same frequency, interference can
prevent it from communicating.
If you do not use it for a long time, you may
be unable to fully charge this device. But after
charging and using up the battery 2 to 3 times,
you will be able to fully charge it.
When you do not use this device for a long time,
disconnect the USB cable, and store it.
Also read the Operating Instructions of other
devices you use. Depending on the device, some
operation may be needed to charge the battery.
Only use the USB cable supplied with this
product.
For an iOS* device, use the special cable supplied
when you purchased that device.
* iOS is the operating system for iPad, iPhone and
iPod touch.
The power output from the USB port is 500 mA
maximum.
If the output exceeds 500 mA while power is
being supplied, a safety function turns off the
power supply.
When powering a device from this product,
the charging time differs depending on the
remaining battery charge.
Maintenance
When this product’s surface is dirty
Wipe it with a soft cloth (a cloth designed for
wiping reading glasses, etc).
When it is very dirty, wipe it with a cloth sprinkled
with diluted neutral cleaning liquid.
Do not use paint thinner, gasoline, alcohol, etc.
These can damage the finish of its surface.
Take care so water does not get inside.
Notes on about memory card
Notes on the memory card
For the latest information on memory cards you can
use, check the online manual.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/pws/c10/gb/
Do not remove the memory card while data is
being read or saved.
Data can be destroyed in the following situations.
While reading or saving data, if the memory
card is removed, or if this device’s power is
turned off
When used in a place affected by static
electricity or electrical noise
It is recommended that you make a back-up of
important data.
Do not touch terminal with your hand or any
metal object.
Do not strike, bend, drop or wet this card.
Do not attempt to disassemble or convert this
card.
Do not use or store this card in the following
locations:
Where the range of recommended operating
conditions is exceeded.
(Inside a closed car in summer or in strong
sunshine/in direct sunlight/near a heater, etc.)
Humid or corrosive locations.
Check the correct insertion direction before
using. Incorrect use can damage the device.
When inserting the memory card, if you use too
much force, you can damage the memory card or
this device.
“Memory Stick Duo”
You cannot read or record data that requires
“MagicGate” copyright protection technology.
“MagicGate” is the name of a technology
developed by Sony to protect copyright using
encryption technology.
The file system’s design limits the file size which
can be saved to or played from “Memory Stick
PRO Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO-HG”, and “Memory
Stick Micro™” media. Each file must be less than
4 GB.
When using “Memory Stick Micro™” media in this
device, be sure to put it in a special adaptor (sold
separately).
If you insert it not mounted in the adaptor, then
you may be unable to remove the “Memory Stick
Micro™” media.
SD memory card
You cannot read or record data that requires
copyright protection technology.
The file system’s design limits the file size which
can be saved to or played from an SD memory
card and SDHC memory card. Each file must be
less than 4 GB.
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Specifications
Portable Wireless Server
Operating temperature
0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
(During normal operation)
0 °C to 30 °C (32 °F to 86 °F)
(When charging the built-in battery)
Charge time / Use time
Charge time Approx. 8 hours
(if DC 5V, 500 mA)
Use time Approx. 10 hours (continuous
playback of MP3 at 128 Kbps)
For information about values
under other conditions of use,
refer to the Help guide.
Wireless
Standard
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Frequencies (channels)
2,412 MHz - 2,462 MHz [CH1-11]
Interfaces
USB 2.0 A port (Hi-Speed USB)
USB 2.0 Micro B port (Hi-Speed USB)
Memory card slot (Memory Stick Duo,
SD memory card)
USB A port output
DC 5V, 500 mA (maximum)
USB micro B port input
DC 5V, 1 A (maximum)
Average power consumption
Approx. 5.0 W (maximum)
Compatible memory cards
“Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”,
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”,
“Memory Stick Micro”
SD memory card, SDHC memory card,
SDXC memory card, microSD memory card,
microSDHC memory card
If you use a “Memory Stick Micro” or microSD
memory card with this device, be sure to first
put it in a special adaptor.
Supported USB devices
Data Transferring Functions
USB Flash Drive
Digital still camera (only devices compatible
with Mass Storage)
Battery Charging Functions
Smartphone
Digital still camera (USB-type battery
charging), etc.
iPad and Tablet PC battery charging is not
supported.
Operation with all USB devices is not
guaranteed.
Compatible Operating Systems
Android 2.3
Android 4.0 or later
iOS 5.0 or later
Windows XP SP3 or later
Windows Vista SP2 or later
Windows 7 SP1 or later
Windows 8
Max OS X version 10.6 or later
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Approx. 50 mm × 105 mm × 18.5 mm
(2 in. × 4 1/4 in. × 3/4 in.)
Mass
Approx. 135 g (4.76 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
SDHC Memory Card 16GB (SF-16C4)
(included with WG-C10/A)
Usable capacity
14.4 GB (15,461,881,856 bytes)
Operating voltage
2.7 V to 3.6 V
Operating temperature
-25 °C to +85 °C (-13 °F to +185 °F)
Dimensions (W × L × T)
Approx. 24 mm × 32 mm × 2.1 mm
(31/32 in. × 1 9/32 in. × 3/32 in.)
Mass
Approx. 2 g (0.07 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change
without notice.
Included items
Main unit (Portable Wireless Server) (1)
USB cable (about 25 cm) (1)
Special USB cable holder (1)
Quick Start Guide (1)
Important information (this leaflet) (1)
Including a warranty card.
Software License Agreement (1)
SDHC Memory Card 16GB (SF-16C4) (1)
Included with WG-C10/A
Help guide
View the Help guide by clicking the [Help] button
in the app installed. See the Quick Start Guide
(separate document) for how to browse.
You can also see the online manual at the
following URL:
http://rd1.sony.net/help/pws/c10/gb/
Trademarks
“Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick PRO Duo”,
“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”, “Memory Stick
Micro”, , and “MagicGate” are trademarks of
Sony Corporation.
The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Vista are
either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries.
Apple, Mac OS, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are
trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S.
and other countries.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
In addition, the product names, brand names,
service names, etc. used in this document are
trademarks or registered trademarks of respective
companies or organizations.
The ™ and ® marks are not shown in this
document.
Before Contacting Us
Problems can be resolved quickly by the methods
below, so try the checklist below.
After you pressed this device’s RESET switch, did
its problems improve?
After you charged this device, did its problems
improve?
Did you read the “Quick Start Guide” which is
included?
Did you look at this device’s web site?
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4-454-824-11 (2)
Portable Wireless Server
Quick Start Guide
Thank you for your purchase. This Quick Start Guide
is designed to easily get you set up so you can start
enjoying the benefits of the device.
© 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
WG-C10 Series
Preparing this unit
After purchase, first charge this device.
1 Charging
Connect this unit to your computer with the
USB cable (supplied).
Battery indicator
lamp (amber)
During charging:
On
Charging
complete: Off
USB cable
(supplied)
When charging is complete, remove the USB
cable.
Approximate charging time: 7 hours
You can also charge this unit with the USB AC
adaptor.
Approximate charging time: 3.5 hours
(When using AC-UD10)
For more information about USB AC adaptors
that have been confirmed to work with this
unit, see the online help (http://rd1.sony.net/
help/pws/c10/gb/).
2 Turning on the power
Press and hold down the
(Power) button (for 3
seconds or more).
The battery indicator lamp
blinks green.
If it blinks red, carry out charging until the lamp
blinks green.
Turning off the power
1 Press down the (power) button (for 3
seconds or more).
Wireless LAN indicator lamp
and battery indicator lamp
turn off.
Blinking
Connecting to a wireless
LAN
1 Turn on the power to this unit.
2 From the setup menu of your Android
or iOS device, turn Wi-Fi on and open
the Wi-Fi Networks screen.
Android iOS
ABC123456
Wi-Fi
Secured with WPA (protected network
available)
BBBBBB
XXXXXX
Secured with WPA/WPA2 (protected
network available)
000000
Secured with WPA2 (protected network
available)
AAAAAA
Secured with WPA/WPA2 (protected
network available)
DEFGH789
Secured with WPA/WPA2 (protected
network available)
WG-C10-XXXXXX
Secured with WPA2
Scan Add network
Settings Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Choose a Network...
ABC123456
ON
WG-C10-XXXXXX
BBBBBB
000000
AAAAAA
DEFGH789
XXXXXX
EEEEEE
CCCCCC
3 Select [WG-C10-XXXXXX] from the list of
Wi-Fi networks.
Installing the App
To operate this device, install “PWS Manager” onto
your Android or iOS device*.
See the online help (http://rd1.sony.net/help/pws/
c10/gb/) for compatible operating systems and a list
of Android and iOS device that have been confirmed
to work with this unit.
* In this leaflet, iOS device means iPhone etc.
1 Install the app.
Search for “PWS Manager” in Google Play or the
App Store and install it.
PWS Manager
Wireless LAN indicator lamp
Lamp condition Status
Green Wireless LAN is
starting up
Green, blinking Wireless LAN is on
Off Power-off
Battery indicator lamp
Charging indicator
Lamp condition Status
Amber Charging underway
Amber -> off Charging is
complete
Remaining battery level indicator in use
Lamp condition Status
Green,
blinking slowly
Battery level is high
Green,
blinking
Battery level is
medium
Red,
blinking rapidly
Battery level is low
Off Battery runs out or
power-off
Lamp Indicator of this unit
Memory card access lamp
Lamp condition Status
Amber,
blinking
Accessing
memory card
PC PC
Camera
USB Memory
Insert
Memory card
USB connection
Wireless LAN
connection
Smartphone
Tablet
Connections
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Security set-up
Important! It is very important that you set up
security in order to use a wireless
LAN device.
If you do not set up security, other compatible
devices within transmission range can connect to
this unit.
1 Turn on this unit and launch the “PWS
Manager” app installed on your Android
or iOS device.
2 When the app is launched, tap the
[] button at the bottom right of the
screen.
3 Select [Security] and select [WPA2].
Android iOS
Security
None
WEP
WPA
WPA2
Back Save
Back Save
Security
None
WEP
WPA
WPA2
4 Enter a personal password of at least
8 numbers or letters and select [OK].
Android iOS
Security
None
WEP
WPA
WPA2
Back Save
Enter a new password
Enter password
Enter a password of at least 8 characters.
Cancel OK
W
2
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3
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4
T
5
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6
U
7
I
8
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9
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0
ASDFGHJ KL
ZXCVBNM
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1
Back Save
Security
None
WEP
WPA
WPA2
ASDFGHJKL
QWE R T Y U IOP
ZXCVBNM
Enter a new password
Cancel OK
Enter a password of at least 8 characters.
5 Reenter your password to confirm it
and select [OK].
6 The wireless LAN connection is turned
off so repeat the “Connecting to a
wireless LAN” procedure and enter the
password that you set.
Ways to use the App
1 Insert a memory card containing data
into the card slot of this device.
2 Launch the “PWS Manager” app
installed on your Android or iOS device.
3 When the app is launched, the
following screen appears and a list of
the data in the card is shown.
Android iOS
Photo1.jpg
PWS Manager
Photo2.jpg
Movie.mp4
Graph.xls
Folder1
Music.mp3
Photo3.jpg
XLS
XLS
Photo4.jpg
Photo1.jpg
Movie.mp4
Folder1
Music.mp3
Photo3.jpg
Photo2.jpg
Graph.xls
Device switching tab
By switching tabs you can change
between the devices’ data lists. (Card /
USB device / Equipment in use)
Data update
Copy
Delete
Sort
Settings
For details of the app’s operating method, go
to Settings [Help] in the app.
You can also refer to the app’s operating
method in the following online help
http://rd1.sony.net/help/pws/c10/gb/
Using with a computer
You can connect this unit to a computer in two ways,
by “USB connection” or “wireless LAN connection”.
USB connection
You can use this unit as a memory card reader when
it is connected to a computer with the supplied USB
cable.
USB cable
(supplied)
Wireless LAN connection
For the method of connecting this unit to a computer
via a wireless LAN, see “Quick Start Guide (PDF)” which
can be downloaded from the following website.
http://www.sony.net/pws/
Powering other devices
1 Connect the supplied USB cable* to the
device you want to power.
* For connecting an iOS device, use the special
cable supplied when you purchased that device.
Before Powering
• Check that the remaining battery level of this
unit is sufficient.
Power supply
• The output of this unit is 500 mA maximum.
If the output exceeds 500 mA while power is
being supplied, a safety function turns off the
power supply.
2 Connect the other end of the USB cable
to this unit.
* See the online manual here for a list of devices
that support power feeding.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/pws/c10/gb/
Trademarks
• Apple and iPhone are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
• Andoroid and Google Play are trademarks of Google
Inc.
Other product names, trade names, service names
etc. used in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies or
organizations.
The ™and ® marks are not shown in this document.