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USER MANUAL(For Use with Android™ Mobile Devices)SanDisk Connect™Wireless Flash Drive
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SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android iContents1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Wireless Flash Drive Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Supported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Charging the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Wireless Drive LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Downloading the SanDisk Wireless Flash Drive App . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Connecting to the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Connecting via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Accessing the Drive without an App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7Loading Content on the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8From a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9From a Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93. Working with Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Wireless Drive Application Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Wireless Drive Start Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Wireless Drive Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Using the Wireless Drive App Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Wireless Drive App Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Using the Wireless Drive File Menu 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Wireless Drive File Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15Accessing Files through the Wireless Drive App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15Toggling between List View and Grid View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android iiViewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17Streaming Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Playing Music in the Background While Outside the App . . . . . . 20Moving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Downloading Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21Uploading Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23Creating a New Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Uploading Files from the Phone Gallery or Downloads Folder 24Uploading Files from Other Locations on the Mobile Device 26Sharing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27Allowing Access to your Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Sending Files to Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Deleting Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Deleting a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Deleting a Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30Unsupported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 314. Managing the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Updating the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Managing Wireless Drive Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34Saving Settings Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Changing the Wireless Drive Network Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Creating/Changing a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Restoring Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Setting the Power Save Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41Adding a Preferred Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Setting the Downloads Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Resetting Messages and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android iiiGetting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505. Product and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51Safety and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Maintenance and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54Standard Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
1. Introduction Wireless Flash Drive OverviewSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 11. IntroductionWireless Flash Drive OverviewThe 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. In areas where Internet Wi-Fi access is available, you can stream content from the Wireless Drive and keep your mobile device connected to the Internet at the same time. •Use the Wireless Drive for extra storage. Up to 32 GB of space can be used to store digital content from a mobile device. System Requirements• Mobile phones or tablets running iOS version 5.0 or higher, Android version 2.3 or higher, or other Wi-Fi-enabled devices with a web browser
1. Introduction Supported File FormatsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 2• Computers running Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP or Mac OS 10.6 or higherSupported File Formats• Any file formats supported by your mobile device• For additional information about supported formats, go to www.sandisk.com/supportHardware Specifications• Drive Capacity: 16 GB or 32 GB1• USB: 2.0 compatible • Battery: Non-user replaceable lithium-ion battery• Battery Life: Up to 4 hours of continuous streaming and standby2• Maximum Wi-Fi range: 160 feet (50 meters)• Wireless Drive Memory Card Format: FAT3211GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.2Based on streaming 720p content at 2mbps to one device; actual life and performance may vary depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.
2. Getting Started Charging the Wireless DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 32. Getting StartedCharging the Wireless DriveAlthough 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. However, the Drive can be used wirelessly while it’s charging in a USB AC adaptor. If you want to use the Drive while it’s plugged into an adaptor, be sure to turn it on before you plug it in.
2. Getting Started Wireless Drive LEDsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 4Wireless Drive LEDsDownloading the SanDisk Wireless Flash Drive App1. Download the free SanDisk Wireless Flash Drive app from your mobile device application store onto each mobile device you want to use with the Drive. 2. Find the app icon on the mobile device and tap it to open the app.Connecting to the Wireless DriveYou can connect to the Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network on your mobile device in two ways:• You can download the Wireless Flash Drive app and connect to the Drive via Wi-Fi.• You can access the Drive without installing the Wireless Drive app via a web browser.Connecting via Wi-Fi After you launch the app, your mobile device automatically discovers the Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network. To connect to the Wireless Drive,Mode LEDs ActivityWi-Fi on Blue FlashesTurn Wi-Fi on and off Blue and Amber Flash three timesWi-Fi data transfer in progressBlue Flashes rapidlyUSB data transfer in progressAmber Flashes rapidlyBattery charging Amber Shines steadilyBattery fully charged Amber OffBattery strength 5-10% (Wi-Fi is on)Amber Repeatedly flashes three times Factory Reset Blue and Amber Flash rapidly after Wi-Fi button has been held in for 30 seconds (does NOT delete files stored on the Drive)
2. Getting Started Connecting to the Wireless DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 51. Tap the Wireless Flash Drive app icon on your mobile device to open the Wireless Drive start screen: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. Wi-Fidetected
2. Getting Started Connecting to the Wireless DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 6An Internet Connection window opens:3. Tap Connect to connect your mobile device to the Drive:You return to the start screen, where the Connection icon indicates that your mobile device is now directly connected to the Wireless Drive. 4. Below Wireless Flash Drives, tap your Drive name. The connection window providesinformation about how to remainconnected to the Internet while using your Drive by setting up aPreferred Network.After you’ve read and understoodthe information provided here, you can choose not to see this message again. You can connect directly to your Drive without using You can always get this message to show again by selecting Reset this screen.Messages and Warnings in Settings. Driveconnected
2. Getting Started Connecting to the Wireless DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 7You 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 AppYou 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. It appears in the list of available networks as SanDisk Flashxxxxxx (for example, SanDisk Flash123456).
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 82. Launch an Internet browser and go to www.sandisk.com/wfd to connect to the Wireless Drive:Loading Content on the Wireless DriveYou 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 DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 9From a PCYou 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. You can drop your files anywhere 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 DeviceYou can upload files and folders stored on your mobile device to the Wireless Drive.
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 10To 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). Then again tap the Upload icon, which is now green :
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 113. 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 Wireless Drive Application OverviewSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 123. Working with FilesWireless Drive Application OverviewThe 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.Wireless Drive Start Screen Files downloadedfrom DriveFiles storedon mobiledeviceHelp link Settings linkWi-Fidetected
3. Working with Files Wireless Drive Application OverviewSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 13Wireless Drive Main ScreenNote: 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. App menu Files stored on DriveLocation Bar Downloadicon
3. Working with Files Using the Wireless Drive App MenuSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 14Using the Wireless Drive App MenuYou can tap your mobile device Menu button to display the Wireless Drive app menu from anywhere in the app except on a video, music, and photo Play screen:Menubutton
3. Working with Files Accessing Files through the Wireless Drive AppSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 15Wireless Drive App Menu OptionsUsing the Wireless Drive File MenuYou can long press on a file (but not on a folder) to display the Wireless Drive file menu from any screen that displays files:Wireless Drive File Menu OptionsAccessing Files through the Wireless Drive AppYou can use the Wireless Drive app to access videos, music, photos, and documents stored on the Drive or in the Downloads or Gallery folders on your mobile device.Select Items Identify files to be uploaded, downloaded, shared, or deletedCreate New Folder Add a new folder to the list of files and folders currently displayed on the screenGrid View/List View Toggle between viewing files and folders as a list and viewing them in a gridSettings Open the Wireless Drive Settings screenDisconnect Disconnect from the Wireless DriveSelect Quickly select a file to download or delete it (additional files can be selected)Share Send a file to others via email, social media, messaging, or Bluetooth (available methods vary depending upon the features provided on your mobile device)Delete file Delete a single file
3. Working with Files Toggling between List View and Grid ViewSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 161. 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 ViewYou can view the files and folders on any Wireless Drive app screen in either list view or grid view.
3. Working with Files Viewing PhotosSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 17• 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 PhotosYou 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 VideosSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 182. Tap a photo to display a full-screen image:3. Tap the photo to display the photo controls:Streaming VideosYou 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 VideosSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 191. Navigate to the video you want to stream, tap on it, and select a video player with which to stream it:2. As the video starts to play, tap on it to display the video play controls:FullscreenReverse Play/ Fast Pause ForwardPicture-in-Picture
3. Working with Files Playing MusicSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 20If 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 MusicYou 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. Navigate to the music you want to play.2. Tap a song to start playing it:Playing Music in the Background While Outside the AppYou can play the music in the background while you exit the app and use your mobile device for other things. You always have access to the currently playing song.1. Start the music playing.2. Tap the Home button on your mobile device.You are taken away from the music Play screen and out of the Wireless Drive app to your mobile device desktop.Songpaused:Tap toplayTap topauseSong playing:
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 213. 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 entryunder Ongoing:You’re returned to the music Play screen in the Wireless Drive app.Moving FilesFiles can be moved in three ways:• Download files from your Wireless Drive to a mobile device.• Upload files to your Wireless Drive from a mobile device.• Share files with others directly from the Wireless Drive mobile app.Downloading FilesTo download files from your Wireless Drive to a mobile device,
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 221. Open the screen showing the files you want to download, tap the Download icon , select the files to download, and again tap the Download icon, which is now green ;ADownload Complete window confirms a successful download and tells you where to find the downloaded files:
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 23Uploading FilesWhen 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.Creating a New FolderOne way to create a folder on your Wireless Drive is to connect the Drive to your PC or Mac and create a folder in the Drive window on the computer. But you can also create a new folder within the Wireless Drive app on your mobile device, which can be useful if you want a new folder into which to upload files to your Drive. To create a new folder,1. In the Wireless Drive app, navigate to the destination for the new folder, tap your mobile device Menu button to display the Wireless Drive menu, and tap CreateNew Folder:Menubutton
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 242. 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 Folder1. On the Wireless Drive start screen, tap Downloads or Phone Gallery to navigate to the files you want to upload (the example below uploads photos from the Phone Gallery):
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 252. 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. An Upload Complete window confirms a successful upload and informs you that
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 26the uploaded files can be found in the Uploaded from Android folder on your Drive:Uploading Files from Other Locations on the Mobile Device1. On your mobile device, navigate to the file you want to upload. 2. Tap the file, then select Save to Wireless Drive in the Complete action using window:
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 27Sharing FilesIn 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.Allowing Access to your Wireless DriveYou can allow others to connect directly to your Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network so they can view your files and download them to their mobile devices. People can share your files in two ways:• They can install the free Wireless Drive app on their mobile devices.They do not need to own their own Wireless Drives.• They can connect to the Drive’s Wi-Fi network and use a web browser to access the Drive content at www.sandisk.com/wfd.Suppose you want to share your files with a friend using the Wireless Drive app:1. Make sure she’s downloaded the Wireless Drive app from her mobile device application store.2. Turn on your Wireless Drive and place it within range (160 feet/50 meters) of your friend.3. Tell her the network name of your Drive so she can find it in the list of available networks in Wi-Fi settings on her mobile device. 4. If your Drive is password-protected, give her the password.When your friend’s mobile device has connected to your Wireless Drive, she can open the Wireless Drive app on her mobile device and see your main screen. Now she can view your files and even download them to her mobile device.Sending Files to OthersYou can share files by sending them to others in a variety of ways: email, social media, messaging, and Bluetooth, to name a few. The methods available vary depending upon the features available on your mobile device.To send a file to someone,
3. Working with Files Deleting FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 281. 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 FilesYou can delete individual files or you can delete an entire folder at one time.
3. Working with Files Deleting FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 29Deleting a File1. 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. Tap Delete to confirm that you want to delete this file:
3. Working with Files Deleting FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 30Deleting a Folder1. Long press on a folder and tap Delete folder:2. Tap Delete to confirm that you want to delete this folder:
3. Working with Files Unsupported File FormatsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 31Unsupported File FormatsThe Wireless Drive app can open all file formats that are supported by your mobile device. If you try to open an unsupported file format, a message informs you that this file type is not supported:
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Updating the FirmwareSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 324. Managing the Wireless DriveUpdating the FirmwareNew 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 FirmwareSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 33A 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 AppSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 345. 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 AppYou 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. Tap the Wireless Flash Drive app icon.4. Follow the on-screen instructions to reconnect to the Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network after the app update.Managing Wireless Drive SettingsThe Wireless Drive Settings screen provides access to all the functions you can perform in the Wireless Flash Drive app, as well as information about the Drive and the app. To open the Settings screen,
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 35• Tap the mobile device Menu button to display the Settings option:Saving Settings ChangesWhen you leave the Settings screen after changing a setting, a Settings changedwindow 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 SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 361. 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 SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 37Changing the Wireless Drive Network NameYour 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.The current name of your Drive Wi-Fi network is displayed:
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 382. 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. On your mobile device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and tap the new name of your Wireless Drive to reconnect.Creating/Changing a PasswordThe default Wi-Fi security setting is no password. We recommend that you set a Wi-Fi 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.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 391. 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 SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 405. 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.Restoring Factory SettingsIf you forget your password or if your Wireless Drive becomes unresponsive, you can reset the Drive to its default factory settings. This erases your password and forces the Drive to reboot, but it does NOT delete any content stored on the Drive. Once the Drive has rebooted, you can set a new password.To reset the Drive,1. Turn off the Wireless Drive.2. Hold in the Wi-Fi button for 20 seconds.After about 20 seconds the amber and blue LEDs flash alternately two times (this is the actual reset) and the drive resets and stays on.Setting the Power Save TimerYou can set your Wireless Drive to power down after it’s been idle for a specified amount of time.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 411. On the Settings screen, tap Power Save Timer to open the Power Save Timerwindow: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.Connecting to the InternetYour mobile device or computer can wirelessly access content on your Drive and at the same time remain connected to the Internet as long as a wireless Internet network is available. (Some wireless networks might block this functionality.)
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 421. On the Settings screen, tap Internet Connection to open the InternetConnection 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 SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 43Your Wireless Drive start screen indicates that your mobile device is connected to the Internet: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.Adding a Preferred NetworkOnce you identify an Internet Wi-Fi network (for example, a home, office, or coffee shop network) as a Preferred Network, the Wireless Flash Drive app recognizes it and automatically connects to it each time you launch the app within range of that Wi-Fi network. To add a Preferred Network, Internet Connectionicon
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 441. On the Settings screen, tap Internet Connection:2. On the Internet Connection screen, tap Add Network and wait while the app scans for available networks, then select the network to be added as a Preferred Network:
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 45A 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.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.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 46Setting the Downloads DirectoryThe 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. On the Settings screen, tap Set Downloads Directory:
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 472. 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 WarningsIn 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. However, you can always change your mind and reset Messages and Warnings so that those windows again appear.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 481. On the Settings screen, tap Reset Messages and Warnings:A message confirms that you will once again see messages and warnings:
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 49Getting SupportQuick Start Guide• On the Settings screen, tap Quick Start Guide for information about setting up your Wireless Drive:
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 50About•Tap About for details about your Wireless Drive, your mobile device, the memory card currently inserted in your Drive, and legal information related to the product
5. Product and Safety Information Product SpecificationsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 515. Product and Safety InformationProduct Specifications1Based on streaming 720p content at 2mbps to one device; actual life and performance may vary depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.Regulatory InformationFCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 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. 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 32GB1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.Battery Type Built-in, non-replaceable rechargeable lithium polymer batteryOperating Duration Up to 4 hours of continuous usage1Battery Charging Using a USB 2.0-powered connection (500mA): up to 2 hours for full charge (device cannot be used wirelessly while charging via a USB connection)Drive can be used wirelessly while charging via a compatible USB power adapter (turn Drive on before plugging it into an adaptor)USB Connectivity USB 2.0 High SpeedWireless Connectivity Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)Wireless Range Up to 160 feet (50m) line-of-sightWireless Security WPA2Environmental Requirements Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)Non-operating temperature: 20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensingMaximum operating altitude: 3,000m (10,000 feet)Maximum File Size ч4GBWireless Access System RequirementsWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz capable deviceNative iOS or Android™ app, Web browser, WebDAV clientUSB Access System RequirementsCompatible with most operating systems that support USB Mass Storage Class
5. Product and Safety Information Regulatory InformationSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 52Note: 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and then on, the user is encouraged to try to connect 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 to a different outlet so that the equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by SanDisk could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. This product has demonstrated EMC compliance under conditions that include the use of compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components. It is important that you use compliant peripheral devices and shielded cables between system components to reduce the possibility of causing interference to radios, televisions, and other electronic devices.Radiation Exposure: This device complies with the FCC's radio frequency radiation exposure limits set forth for general population/uncontrolled environment. To maintain compliance, this device must not be collocated or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.The product complies with the FCC portable RF exposure limit set forth for an uncontrolled environment and is safe for intended operation as described in this manual. Further RF exposure reduction can be achieved if the product is kept as far as possible from the user’s body or the device is set to a lower power output if such a function is available.EU Disposal Information: Disposal & Recycling - Applicable in the European Union and other countries with separate collection systems. To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from uncontrolled waste disposal, please separate the SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive from other types of wastes and recycle it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources. Household users should contact either the retailer where they purchased this product, or their local government office, for details of where and how they can take this item for environmentally safe recycling. Business users should contact their supplier and
5. Product and Safety Information Safety and CareSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 53check 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. If collection systems are not available, please return unwanted accessories to any SanDisk Approved Service Center in your region.EU Declaration of Conformity: Hereby, SanDisk declares that this SanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.EN 300 328 v1.7.1 (2006-10)EN 301 489-17 v1.3.2 (2008-04)EN 62311: 2008Safety and CareAll wireless devices are susceptible to interference which might affect the performance of a Wireless Flash Drive.Do not switch on a Wireless Flash Drive in restricted areas or areas where wireless devices are prohibited. When instructed to do so, switch off the Wireless Flash Drive in restricted areas such as those near medical equipment, fuel/chemicals, or blasting areas, or when instructed to in aircraft.The Wireless Drive contains a lithium polymer battery that has been fully tested for safety. However, several precautions should be taken when using a Wireless Drive:• When a Wireless Drive is in a pocket with other metallic objects, make sure the cap is in place.• Never charge a Wireless Drive unattended.• Charge a Wireless Drive in an area away from flammable materials.• Never intentionally heat a Wireless Drive in a microwave oven or dryer or place it a fire. Never use the Wireless Drive in temperatures above 60°C(140°F).• Stop using a Wireless Drive if any abnormal heat, odor, deformation, discoloration, or other abnormal condition is detected. If any liquid leaks from a Wireless Drive, wash your hands well with fresh water immediately. If liquid gets into your eyes, wash with edible oil and see a doctor immediately.The Wireless Flash Drive is not water resistant.
5. Product and Safety Information CleaningSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 54Do 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. In addition, high humidity can cause condensation to form. If a Wireless Flash Drive gets wet, turn it off, place it in a low-humidity environment, and allow it to completely dry.Do not store a Wireless Flash Drive in a dusty or dirty area because mechanical parts may be damaged or cease to work.Do not attempt to open or modify a Wireless Flash Drive. It contains no internal serviceable parts. Attempting to modify a Wireless Flash Drive can damage the device and cause it to operate in violation of government regulations and can cause a safety concern.Do not drop, shake, strike, crush, or blend a Wireless Flash Drive as this may damage the device.If a Wireless Flash Drive becomes damaged, halt use immediately.CleaningBefore cleaning a Wireless Flash Drive, disconnect it from any USB port or cable, turn off Wi-Fi, and remove the memory card from the card slot. If the outside of the Wireless Flash Drive is soiled, use a cloth that has been slightly dampened with water to clean the outside. Do not allow water to enter the Wireless Flash Drive around the power button, USB connector, or card slot.If foreign material enters the Wireless Flash Drive through the card slot, attempt to free it by lightly shaking the Drive with the card slot facing down. If this does not work, try using a can of compressed air.Maintenance and StorageThe Wireless Flash Drive contains a lithium polymer battery that needs proper care for best usage. Note that while the lithium polymer battery does not have any memory effect, proper care is required for the best usage.Standard MaintenanceFor proper maintenance of the battery, it is best to periodically let the Wireless Flash Drive discharge. We do not recommended keeping the Wireless Flash Drive plugged
5. Product and Safety Information Maintenance and StorageSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 55in. For the best battery life, we recommend charging and discharging the Wireless Flash Drive battery at least once a month.Long Term StorageIf 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. Store the Wireless Flash Drive at a temperature between 20° C and 45° C (4° F and 113° F) at a relative humidity of 65% ± 20%.RecyclingPlease recycle all the Wireless Flash Drive packaging.When the Wireless Flash Drive has reached the end of its useful life, return it to a recycling station in your community to prevent uncontrolled waste disposal and dispose of the battery properly.
SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 56IndexAaccessing files through the Wireless Drive app 15accessing the Drive without an app 7allowing access to your Wireless Drive 27application overview 12Bbattery life 2battery type 2Cchanging settings 35changing the Wireless Drive network name 37charging the Wireless Drive 3cleaning 54connectingvia Wi-Fi 4connecting to the Internet 41connecting to the Wireless Drive 4connecting via Wi-Fi 4contentgrid view 17list view 17creating a new folder 23creating/changing a password 38Ddeleting a file 29deleting a folder 30deleting contentdeleting a file 29deleting a folder 30deleting files 28downloading files 21downloading the app 4Downloads directory 46Ffactory reset 4,40filesmoving 21sharing 27Firmwareupgrading 32force restart 40forgot password 40Ggetting started 3Hhardware specifications 2IInternetusing the Wireless Drive while connected 41LLEDs 4list view and grid viewchanging 16loading content 8from a computer 9from a mobile device 9Mmain screen 13maintenance and storage 54managing the Wireless Drive 32moving files 21downloading 21uploading 23musicplaying 20playing while outside the app 20Nnew foldercreate 23Ppasswordcreate/change 38password reset 40photosfull-screen image 18
SanDisk Connect™Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 57Picture-in-Picture 20playing music 20playing music in the background while outside the app 20power save timer 40product and safety information 51product specifications 51Rreboot Drive 40regulatory information 51reset Drive 40reset password 40resetting messages and warnings 47restart unresponsive Drive 40restore factory settings 4,40Ssafety and care 53saving settings changes 35select a video player 19sending files to others 27setting the power save timer 40settingsPower Save Timer 40sharing content 27sharing filesallowing access to your Wireless Drive 27sending files to others 27softwareupgrading 32start screen 12streaming videos 18Picture-in-Picture 20select a video player 19video play controls 19support 49supported file formats 2system requirements 1Ttoggling between list view and grid view 16Uunresponsive Drive 40unsupported file formats 31updating the app 34upgrading the Firmware 32uploading files 23create new folder 23from other locations on the mobile device 26from the Gallery or the Downloads folder 24using the Wireless Drive while charging 3Vvideo play controls 19viewing photos 17WWireless Driveabout 50accessing files 15app menu options 15charging 3cleaning 54connecting to 4connecting to the Internet 41connecting via Wi-Fi 4downloading the app 4features 1file menu options 15hardware specifications 2loading content 8main screen 13maintenance and storage 54product specifications 51recycling 55regulatory information 51safety and care 53start screen 5,12supported file formats 2system requirements 1upgrading the app 34upgrading the Firmware 32
SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for Android 58use while charging 3Wireless Drive app menu 14Wireless Drive Application overview 12Wireless Drive file menu 15Wireless Drive LEDs 4Wireless Drive overview 1Wireless Drive Quick Start Guide 49Wireless Drive settings 34about Wireless Drive 50changing the Wireless Drive network name 37connecting the Wireless Drive to the Internet 41creating/changing a password 38power save timer 40resetting messages and warnings 47saving settings changes 35selecting a Downloads directory 46support 49Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network detected 5Wireless Flash Drive app 4working with files 12

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