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SanDisk Wireless Flash Drive Wireless Flash Drive User Manual iOS

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SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch iContents1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Wireless Flash Drive Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2Supported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Charging the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3Understanding the Wireless Drive LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Downloading the Wireless Flash Drive App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4Connecting to the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Connecting via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5Accessing the Drive without the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Loading Content on the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6From a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7From a Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83. Working with Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Wireless Drive Application Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12Accessing Files through the Wireless Drive App. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12Using Wireless Drive Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14Streaming Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16Using the Wireless Flash Drive with iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18Controlling Music from Outside the Music Play Screen. . . . . . . . 20Moving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20Downloading Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch iiUploading Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Displaying the Upload Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23Uploading Photos and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24Uploading Files from Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch . . . . 25Creating a New Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Sharing Your Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27Allowing Access to your Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Sending Files to Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Deleting Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29Unsupported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .314. Managing the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32Updating the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33Managing Wireless Drive Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35Changing the Wireless Drive Network Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35Creating/Changing a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37Restoring Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Using Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38Setting the Power Save Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Compressing Videos During Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Getting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 405. Product and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43Safety and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Maintenance and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46Standard Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch iiiLong Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
1. Introduction Wireless Flash Drive OverviewSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 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.
1. Introduction System RequirementsSanDisk Connect Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iOS 2System 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 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 iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 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 Understanding the Wireless Drive LEDsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 4Understanding the Wireless Drive LEDsDownloading the Wireless Flash Drive AppDownload the free Wireless Drive app from the App Store onto each mobile device you want to use with the Drive.1. Download the Wireless Drive app. 2. Find the Wireless Drive app icon on your mobile device and tap it to open the Wireless Drive app.Connecting to the Wireless Drive You 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.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 iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 5Connecting via Wi-Fi1. 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. Launch the app:Accessing the Drive without the AppYou can connect to the Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network on your mobile device, PC, or Mac without downloading the Wireless Flash Drive app, then access the Wireless Drive using a web browser.
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 61. 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 DriveYou 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 DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 7• Transfer content via Wi-Fi from a mobile device to your Wireless Drive.From a PCYou 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. You can drop your files anywhere on the Wireless Drive
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 8or 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 Device1. In your mobile device Wi-Fi settings, connect to the Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network.2. In the Navigation Bar on the left side of the Wireless Drive main screen, navigate to the location at which you want to upload content: Navigation Bar
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 93. Tap the Upload icon to display the Upload options, then tap Upload Photos and Videos to display the content available for upload from this mobile device:4. Select the Album whose content you want to upload to the Wireless Drive:
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 105. You can use the filter controls to display only photos or only videos for easier file selection:6. Tap on thumbnails to select them for upload. (You can tap Select All to select all photos at once.) Then tap Upload:Tap to display only photos Tap to display only videos
2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless DriveSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 11You 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 Wireless Drive Application OverviewSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 123. Working with FilesWireless Drive Application OverviewThe 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 AppThe 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:Files previouslydownloaded from aa Wireless Drive tothis deviceFiles stored on the Wireless DriveSettings
3. Working with Files Wireless Drive Application OverviewSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 13Using Wireless Drive Main ScreenOnce you’ve selected your Wireless Drive (in the examples here, SanDisk Flash123456) in the Navigation Bar, you can access the files stored on your Drive and the app icons you use to move around in the app: Navigation BarContent foldersDownload icon Upload iconToggle between List viewand Grid view Settings icon
3. Working with Files Viewing PhotosSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 14Viewing Photos1. In the Navigation Bar on the Wireless Drive opening screen, select either the Downloads folder under Saved on iPad (or Saved on iPhone or Saved on iPod touch) or your Wireless Drive under Wireless Flash Drives:
3. Working with Files Viewing PhotosSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 152. Navigate to the photo you want to view:Note: The Photos folder used here is simply an example of one way to organize pictures on your Drive. Photos can be stored anywhere you like on the Drive. a. In the Navigation Bar, tap Photos. b. Find the photo you want to view. Deletephoto ViewpreviousphotoDownload View Sendphoto next photo photo c. Tap the photo thumbnail in the d. Tap the photo to display the photo Navigation Bar to open the photo. controls.Fullscreen
3. Working with Files Streaming VideosSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 16Streaming Videos1. In the Navigation Bar on the Wireless Drive opening screen, select either the Downloads folder under Saved on iPad (or Saved on iPhone or Saved on iPod touch) or your Wireless Drive under Wireless Flash Drives:
3. Working with Files Streaming VideosSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 172. Navigate to the video you want to stream:Note: The Videos folder used here is simply an example of one way to organize videos on your Drive. Videos can be stored anywhere you like on the Drive. a. In the Navigation Bar, tap Videos. b. Find the video you want to stream. Delete video PlaypreviousvideoDownload Stream Sharevideo next video videoPlay/Pause c. Tap the video thumbnail in the d. Tap the Play icon to stream the Navigation Bar to open the video. video; tap the video itself to display Fullscreen the Video controls.ProgressindicatorProgress indicator: Press down on the Progress indicator and slide it to move forward or backward in the song
3. Working with Files Using the Wireless Flash Drive with iTunesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 18Using the Wireless Flash Drive with iTunesYou 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. Note: Up to 5 devices can be synced with the Apple ID that owns the purchased content. iTunes is for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don't steal music.2. Drag and drop the music, movie, and TV show files from the iTunes library on your PC or Mac to your Wireless Drive.• Music plays on the mobile device music player. • Movies and TV shows play in Safari.Playing Music1. In the Navigation Bar on the Wireless Drive opening screen, select either the Downloads folder under Saved on iPad (or Saved on iPhone or Saved on iPod touch) or your Wireless Drive under Wireless Flash Drives
3. Working with Files Playing MusicSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 192. Navigate to the music you want to stream:3. Swipe from right to left across a song screen to return to a previous song or left to right to move to the next song. a. In the Navigation Bar, tap Music. b. Find the song you want to play. c. Tap the song thumbnail in the d. Tap the Play icon on the music Navigation Bar to open the song. screen to play the song and display Delete songDownload Play Share Fullscreen the Song controls. Fast-ForwardPauseRestartProgressindicatorVolumeControlsongPlay/song next songsongprevioussongPlay Volume control: Press down on the Volume control and move the slider to adjust the volumeProgress indicator: Press down on the Progress indicator and slide it to move forward or backward in the song
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 20Controlling Music from Outside the Music Play ScreenYou 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. Start the music.2. Leave the music Play screen and use other app features or leave the app and use your mobile device for other purposes while the music continues to play in the background.3. To display the audio controls, double-tap the Home button and swipe the multi-tasking bar from left to right:4. Tap the Wireless Drive app icon to open the Wireless Drive app Play screen and regain control of the music.Moving FilesYou can move files 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.In the Wireless Drive app, you use the Navigation Bar on the left side of the screen either to select files to be downloaded or to select the destination at which files will be
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 21uploaded.You can use existing albums or folders as upload destinations, or you can create a new folder during the upload process.Downloading FilesYou 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. In the Navigation Bar, navigate to the content you want to download to the mobile device, tap the Download icon , select the files to download, and tap Download:
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 222. 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. You’re informed of the progress of the download and are informed when it’s successfully completed:To download a file while you’re viewing it,
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 23• On the photo View screen, tap the Download icon , then select an option in the Downloading files window:Uploading FilesWhen 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.Displaying the Upload OptionsTo upload content from a mobile device to your Wireless Drive,
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 24• 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 to display the Upload options: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.•Create New Folder: Create a new folder, then use it as the destination for the files to be uploaded.Uploading Photos and VideosTo upload photos and videos from your mobile device to the Drive,1. In the Navigation Bar, select the destination folder for the files to be uploaded.2. Tap the Upload icon to display the Upload options.
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 253. 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 touchTo upload files from your mobile device to your Wireless Drive,1. In the Navigation Bar, select the destination folder for the uploaded files.2. In the Upload options, tap Upload Files from iPad (or Upload Files from iPhoneor Upload Files from iPod touch), then select the folder containing the files to be
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 26uploaded. 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 FolderTo create a new folder and then upload files into it,1. In the Navigation Bar, navigate to the destination for the new folder.
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 272. 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. Tap the Upload icon once again and select Upload Photos and Videos orUpload Files from iPad to upload files to the new folder:Sharing Your FilesIn addition to handing someone your Wireless Drive to plug into a computer USB port, you can share content stored on your Drive in two ways:
3. Working with Files Moving FilesSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 28• 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.Allowing Access to your Wireless DriveYou can allow others to connect directly to your Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network so they can view your content and download it 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 content and download it to her mobile device.Sending Files to OthersYou can share content by sending it 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.The sharing process is the same no matter what type of content you’re sharing. The example below shows how to share a photo.
3. Working with Files Deleting Files and FoldersSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 291. 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 FoldersTo delete a file you’re viewing,1. Open the file you want to delete.
3. Working with Files Deleting Files and FoldersSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 302. Tap the Delete icon ,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 FormatsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 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 iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 324. Managing the Wireless DriveUpdating the FirmwareYou 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.A popup message prompts you to update the Firmware on the Drive:4. Tap OK.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Updating the AppSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 33 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. After ejecting the Drive, turn it back on:Updating the AppYou update the Wireless Flash Drive app the same way you update any other app on your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Updating the AppSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 341. 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 SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 35Managing Wireless Drive SettingsThe 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 NameYour Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network comes uniquely identified as SanDisk Flash xxxxxx (in the example, SanDisk Flash FBAODA).You can change the network name.1. On the Settings screen, tap Network Name to open the Network Name screen:
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 362. 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.Note: The new Wi-Fi network name will not appear in the list of available Wi-Fi networks until you have turned the Drive off and back on.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 37Creating/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.1. On the Settings screen, tap Password to open the Password screen:2. Turn on Protect my Wireless Flash Drive, enter and verify a new password, and choose whether to show your password as you enter it. Then tap Save:
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 38Note: 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 flash alternately two times (this is the actual reset) and the drive resets and stays on.Using Internet ConnectionYour 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.)1. On the Settings screen, tap Internet Connection to open the InternetConnection screen:
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 392. 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. On your mobile device, go to Settings > Wi-Fi and connect to the Preferred Network you selected in the app.You're now connected to both the Wireless Drive and the Internet. Whenever your mobile device connects to this Internet network and you launch the Wireless Drive app, the mobile device will automatically find the Drive.
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 40Setting the Power Save TimerYou 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 Doneto save your setting and close the timer.Compressing Videos During TransferMost mobile devices create very large video files that require a powerful processor for smooth streaming on mobile devices. A video that is compressed while it’s being transferred to a Wireless Drive plays far more smoothly on the device than an uncompressed version of the file does.• Select whether or not to compress videos while they’re being transferred. Getting SupportQuick Start Guide• Tap Quick Start Guide for information about setting up your Wireless Drive.AboutThe About support link provides information about your mobile device, your Wireless Drive, and your Wireless Flash Drive software:
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 41• Files that are saved on your mobile device:- How much space is taken by files that are used by the Wireless Drive- How much free memory remains on your mobile device• Connected Drives:- Wireless Drive Details- Memory Card Details• Software Details:- App Version- License Agreement
4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive SettingsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 42• Legal Information• SanDisk Privacy Policy
5. Product and Safety Information Product SpecificationsSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 435. 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 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 Over USB 2.0-powered connection (500mA) (up to 2 hours for full charge)Simultaneous wireless usage and charge with compatible USB power adapterUSB Connectivity USB 2.0 High SpeedWireless Connectivity Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)Wireless Range Up to 50m (160 feet) 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 iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 44Note: 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 iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 45check 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 iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 46Do 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 recommend keeping the Wireless Flash Drive plugged in.
5. Product and Safety Information Maintenance and StorageSanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 47For the best battery life, we recommended 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 iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 48IndexAaccessing files through the Wireless Drive app 12accessing the Drive without the app 5allowing access to your Wireless Drive 28application overview 12Bbattery life 2battery type 2Cchanging the Wireless Drive network name 35charging the Wireless Drive 3cleaning 46compressing videos during transfer 40connecting 4accessing the Drive without the app 5via Wi-Fi 5connecting the Wireless Drive to the Internet 38connecting to the Wireless Drive 4connecting via Wi-Fi 5controlling music from outside the music play screen 20creating a new folder 26creating or changing a password 37Ddeleting contentdeleting a file 29deleting a folder 30deleting files 29deleting files and folders 29deleting folders 30downloading files 21downloading the app 4Ffactory reset 4,38filesdownloading 21moving 20sharing 27filter controls 10Firmwareupgrading 32force restart 38forgot password 38Ggetting started 3getting support 40getting Wireless Drive information 40Hhardware specifications 2IInternet connectionPreferred Networks 39iTunesusing with Wireless Drive 18Lloading content 6from a computer 7from a mobile device 8Mmaintenance and storage 46managing the Wireless Drive 32media contentloading 6media filesuploading 23moving files 20musiccontrolling from outside the music play screen20playing in background 20Nnavigation bar 20Ppasswordcreate or change 37password reset 38
SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 49playing iTunes content 18playing music 18Power Save Timer 40Preferred Networks 39product and safety information 43product specifications 43Rreboot Drive 38regulatory information 43reset Drive 38reset password 38restart unresponsive Drive 38restore factory settings 4,38Ssafety and care 45sending files to others 28setting the Power Save Timer 40settingschanging the Wireless Drive network name 35compressing videos during transfer 40connecting the Wireless Drive to the Internet 38creating or changing a password 37Power Save Timer 40sharing files 27sending media files to others 28sharing media filesallowing access to your Wireless Drive 28softwareupgrading 32streaming videos 16supported file formats 2system requirements 2Uunresponsive Drive 38unsupported file formats 31updating the app 33upgrading the Firmware 32Uploadfilter controls 10upload optionscreating a new folder 26uploading files from your mobile device 25uploading photos and videos 24uploading files 23upload options 23uploading files from your mobile device 25uploading photos and videos 24using Internet Connection 38using the Wireless Drive while charging 3using the Wireless Flash Drive with iTunes 13,18Vviewing photos 14WWireless Driveabout 40accessing files 12cleaning 46connect to 4connecting via Wi-Fi 5connecting without the app 5downloading the app 4features 1hardware specifications 2loading content 6main screen 13maintenance and storage 46product specifications 43recycling 47regulatory information 43safety and care 45supported file formats 2system requirements 2upgrading the app 33upgrading the Firmware 32use while charging 3Wireless Drive Application overview 12Wireless Drive LEDs 4Wireless Drive overview 1
SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Flash Drive User Manual for iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch 50Wireless Drive settings 35 working with files 12

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