Sony Group WGC20 Portable Wireless Server User Manual WG C20 Series
Sony Corporation Portable Wireless Server WG C20 Series
Contents
- 1. User Manual (Statements).pdf
- 2. User Manual.pdf
User Manual.pdf
WG-C20 Series
4-479-235-11(1)
© 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
WG-C20 Series
About Help Guide
You can see Help Guide on the app or the web
browser.
On the app
Download the Help Guide by selecting [Setting]
[Downloading the Help Guide].
On the web browser
Connect your device to the Internet while your device
is connected to this unit, then access (http://www.
sony.net/c20/) from your browser.
If your device is not connected to the Internet while
your device is connected to this unit, you cannot see
the Help Guide on your browser. See the Help Guide
for how to connect the Internet.
Identifying the Parts
USB A port *1
USB micro B port *2
ACCESS (data access) lamp
(Wireless LAN indicator) lamp
(Power feeding indicator) lamp
Battery indicator lamp
(Power) button
Card slot (SD card)
NFC touch point
*1 For powering a smartphone or tablet/
For connecting to a USB memory, etc.
*2 For charging this unit/
For connecting to a computer
RESET (reset) switch
MAC address
The MAC address on the label on the
bottom of this unit may be needed for
connecting. Write it down in the space
below.
Lamp Indicator of this Unit
Battery indicator lamp
Lamp condition Status
Charging
indicator
Amber Charging underway
Amber -> off Charging is complete
Remaining
battery level
indicator in use
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
Wireless LAN indicator lamp
Lamp condition Status
Green Wireless LAN is on
Green, blinking Wireless LAN is starting up
Off Power-off
• When this unit is in the power feeding mode, the
lamp is turned off.
Power feeding indicator lamp
Lamp condition Status
Green During or ready for power feeding
Red, blinking Error
Off Power-off
Expressions in this Guide
We use the following expressions in this document.
WG-C20 “This unit”
Smartphone/tablet “Device”
File Porter “File Manager xxx”
Examples of Use
Wi-Fi Storage
USB memory
Memory card
WG-C20
View &
Transfer
content
Transfer
content
Smartphone
Tablet
PC
Wi-Fi
connection
Battery Charger
WG-C20
Power feeding Smartphone
USB
connection
USB Card Reader
Memory card
WG-C20
Transfer
content
PC
USB
connection
Data transfer away from home*
*Refer to the Help Guide for details.
• When the USB 2.0 micro B port is connected to
another device such as a computer, power feeding
and data access from the USB 2.0 A port to another
device cannot be used. And the power feeding
indicator lamp is turned off.
ACCESS (data access) lamp
Lamp condition Status
Amber Updating the system software or an
error occurred
Amber, blinking Accessing data
Step1:Charging this unit
This unit has a built-in rechargeable battery pack.
Charge this unit before use.
Charge this unit from a computer or with a USB AC
adaptor (sold separately).
Charging from a computer
Connect this unit to your computer with the USB cable
(supplied).
Battery indicator lamp
USB cable
(supplied)
Charging with a USB AC adaptor (sold sepalately)
You can charge this unit by connecting the USB cable
(supplied) to this unit and the USB AC adaptor (sold
separately), then connect the USB AC adaptor to the
wall outlet (wall socket).
Refer to the support page (http://www.sony.net/
c20/) for USB AC adaptors that have been confirmed
to work with this unit.
When charging is complete, the battery indicator lamp
turns off.
When charging is complete, remove the USB cable.
Approximate charging time
Charging devices Charging time
Computer XX h
USB AC adaptor (when using AC-UD10) XX h*
* Approximate charging time varies depending on the
USB AC adaptor (sold separately) used.
Step2:Turning on the power
Press and hold down the (Power) button for 3
seconds or more.
The power of this unit turns on, then the battery
indicator lamp lights.
During wireless LAN start up, the wireless LAN
indicator lamp blinks. When start up is complete, the
lamp remains lit.
Battery indicator lamp
(Power) button
(Wireless LAN indicator) lamp
Notes
• When the battery level is low, the remaining battery
level indicator blinks (red). Charge this unit.
• It may take several minutes for this unit to start after
turning the power on. This is not a malfunction.
To turn off this unit
Press and hold down the (Power) button for 3
seconds or more.
The power of this unit turns off then the wireless LAN
indicator lamp and the battery indicator lamp turn off.
Note
• Do not turn off the power of this unit during data
transfer.
Connect a memory card or USB device
Note
• Removing the memory card or USB device from this
unit while accessing it, can damage important data.
Before removing them, make sure that the data
access lamp is not blinking.
Step3(a):Installing and
launching the App (when
using NFC)
Check the operating guide of your smartphone to see
whether your smartphone supports NFC*.
If your smartphone is NFC-enabled, proceed to
the steps below.
If your smartphone is not NFC-enabled, see
“Step3(b):Installing and launching the App
(when not using NFC).”
*NFC is a technology for short-range wireless
communication between various devices, such as a
mobile phone and IC tag etc.
Installing the App
Touch your NFC-enabled smartphone or tablet against
the NFC touch point of this unit.
The device will access the application page on Google
Play automatically.
If the camera and the smartphone or tablet cannot be
connected by NFC, do as follows.
Move your smartphone slowly above the N mark of
this unit.
If your smartphone is in a case, remove the case.
Connecting via a Wireless LAN and Launching the
App
Touch your smartphone against the N mark of this
unit.
When the home screen of the app appears, the
connection is complete.
Step3(b):Installing and
launching the App (when not
using NFC)
When not using NFC functions, operate as follows.
Installing the App
To operate this unit, install a dedicated app onto your
device.
See the support page (http://www.sony.net/c20/)
for compatible operating systems and a list of devices
that have been confirmed to work with this unit.
Search for File Porter in Google Play or the App Store and
install it.
Note
The app is free. However, there may be a communication
fee for downloading.
After installing, go “Connecting by Wireless LAN”
without launching the app.
Connecting by Wireless LAN
Connect this unit to your device by wireless LAN.
Do this setting after installing a dedicated app.
Note
When this connection is made, the internet
connection of your device is disconnected.
1 Turn on the power.
2 From the setup menu of your device,
turn Wi-Fi on and open the Wi-Fi
Networks screen.
4-479-235-11 (1)
Portable Wireless Server
Quick Start Guide
Read this Quick Start Guide when using this unit with
a smartphone or tablet.
When using this unit with a computer, download
“Quick Start Guide for Computer users” from the
following web site.
http://www.sony.net/c20/
This Quick Start Guide is designed to easily get you
set up so you can start enjoying the benefits of the
device.
For smartphones/tablets
WG-C20 Series
4-479-235-11(1)
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 Tap this unit’s SSID [WG-C20-XXXXXX]*
from the list of Wi-Fi networks to
connect.
* “xxxxxx” is the last 6 digits of the MAC address.
The MAC address is shown on the back side of
this unit.
4 Confirm the connection.
Android iOS
ABC123456
Wi-Fi
Secured with WPA (protected network
available)
BBBBBB
WG-C10-XXXXXX
Connected
Settings Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Choose a Network...
ABC123456
ON
WG-C10-XXXXXX
Android :
Connection is completed when [Connected] is
displayed under the selected SSID and is
displayed at the top of the screen.
iOS :
Connection is completed when there is a tick to
the left of the selected SSID and is displayed
at the top of the screen.
This unit is now connected to your device by
wireless LAN.
Launching the App
Tap the icon on your smartphone or tablet to
launch the app.
See “Step4: Using the App” for how to use the app.
Step4:Using the App
Home screen of the App
If another screen appears, press or the [Back]
button to go back to the start-up screen.
Android iOS
Photo1.jpg
PWS Manager
Photo2.jpg
Movie.mp4
Graph.xls
Folder1
Music.mp3
Photo3.jpg
XLS
abc
XLS
Photo4.jpg
Photo1.jpg
Movie.mp4
Folder1
Music.mp3
Photo3.jpg
Photo2.jpg
Graph.xls
abd
Device switching button
Tap each button to display the list of files and
folders in each device.
a: Data in the memory card inserted into this unit
b: Data in the USB device connected to this unit
c: Data in your device
d: Date in the camera roll
Data update
Copy
Delete
Sort
Settings
Move to the screen for setting security, internet
connection or firmware update.
File/Folder list
If no memory card is inserted into this unit, no USB
device is connected to this unit, or the memory
card inserted into this unit or USB device connected
to this unit contain no data, nothing shows on the
file/folder list screen.
Note
• The screen of your device may be changed.
* iOS is the operating system of iPhone, iPad and
iPod touch.
Connecting to the Internet
1 Tap (Settings) on the file/folder list
screen.
2 Tap [Internet connection].
The list of available wireless LAN access points is
displayed.
3 Tap the SSID of the access point you
want to connect to.
4 If necessary, enter the password of the
device you want to connect to, then tap
[OK].
If you want to connect to a wireless LAN of which
the security has been set, password entry may be
required.
The unit restarts and is connected to the wireless
LAN access point.
Hint
• Tap the SSID connected in step 3 or a registered
SSID, to display its network information.
• A maximum of 6 SSIDs of wireless LAN devices are
automatically registered. Tap the SSID connected
in step 3 or a registered SSID, to display its network
information. To unregister an SSID, tap [Forget] on
the information screen of the wireless LAN device.
Notes
• When using at home, an Internet connection and
wireless LAN router are required.
• When using outside the home, check the wireless
LAN situation of the location through the public
wireless LAN service provider’s website, etc. Using
such services may require a separate contract with
the service provider.
• Connection to all public wireless LAN services is not
assured.
• Wireless LAN exchanges information by radio wave,
allowing easy access within the communication
range. Consequently, if security settings are not
made, there is a risk that a third party on the
same network could maliciously access (hack into)
your unit. Setting security is your decision and
responsibility, and is strongly recommended.
• It may take time to establish connection, or
connection may not be established, depending on
the usage environment.
• It is not possible to connect to any wireless LAN
device with a hidden SSID.
Powering Other Devices
1 Turn on the power of this unit.
2 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
Powering is available when this unit is in the
wireless LAN mode or the power feeding mode.
Power-off
Wireless LAN mode
Power feeding mode
Press and hold the power button for 3
seconds or more.
Press the power button 0.5 to 1 second.
• The maximum output is 1 A in the power
feeding mode and 500 mA in the wireless LAN
mode.
• By powering in the power feeding mode, the
feeding time can be shortened.
3 Connect the other end of the USB cable
to the USB A port of this unit.
* See the Help Guide here for a list of devices that
support power feeding.
http://www.sony.net/c20/
Note
• If the output exceeds the maximum while supplying
power, a safety function turns off the power supply
and the power feeding indicator lamp blinks (red).
Other functions
See the Help Guide about functions bellow.
• Data transfer away from home
• Playback images by DLNA
• Security Set-up
About the support page
You can see the information of items that have been
confirmed to work with this unit on the support page.
However it is not guaranteed that this unit is fully
operational with the items listed on the support page.
http://www.sony.jp/support/pwserver/
Trademarks
• Apple, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks
of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries.
• App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.
• Android and Google Play are trademarks of Google
Inc.
• Wi-Fi® and Wi-Fi Alliance® are registered marks of
the Wi-Fi Alliance.
• WPA™ and WPA2™ are marks of the Wi-Fi Alliance.
Other product names, trade names, service names
etc. used in this manual are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective companies or
organizations.
The DLNA and N mark are not shown in this
document.