O P E R A T I N G I N S T R U C T I O N S www.conrad.com
Apotop “Wi-Reader Pro”
WiFi Card Reader
Item no. 55 95 16
Version 07/13
These operating instructions are a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1,
D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
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fi
lming,
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Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
These operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing. Changes in
technology and equipment reserved.
© Copyright 2013 by Conrad Electronic SE.
Intended use
The product is used as WLAN Hotspot, as a mobile storage solution via USB stick or SD memory card for
iOS and Android devices with their own App (direct access to USB stick or SD memory card is also possible
from a notebook or PC), as well as a mobile charging station for tablets or mobile phones.
The inbuilt rechargeable battery enables independent operation and use. Charging takes place, for example,
via a USB port of a computer or a USB hub with individual power supply or via a power supply with USB
socket (e.g. the power supply unit of an iPad or Android device).
The safety instructions must be observed at all times!
Any use other than that described above could lead to damage to this product and involves the risk of short
circuits,
fi
re, electric shock, etc. No part of the product may be modi
fi
ed or converted!
This product complies with the applicable national and European requirements. All names of companies and
products are the trademarks of the respective owners. All rights reserved.
Package content
• Apotop
“
Wi-Reader Pro
”
• USB cable
• Quick guide
• Manufacturer's operation instructions (in English)
Safety Instructions
The warranty will be void in the event of damage caused by failure to observe these safety
instructions! We do not assume any liability for any resulting damage!
We shall not accept liability for damage to property or personal injury caused by incorrect
handling or non-compliance with the safety instructions! In such cases, the warranty will
be null and void.
• The unauthorised conversion and/or modi
fi
cation of the product is not permitted for safety and
approval reasons (CE). Never dismantle the product.
• The product is not a toy and should be kept out of the reach of children.
• The product is only intended for use in dry, enclosed spaces, it must not get damp or wet.
Protect the product against cold, heat, dust, dirt and direct sunlight.
• Do not leave the packaging material carelessly lying around, since it could become a danger-
ous plaything for children.
• Handle the product with care; it can be damaged by impacts, blows, or accidental falls, even
from a low height.
Connection and Getting Started
Charging the rechargeable battery
• First charge the rechargeable battery of the “Wi-Reader Pro” (sliding switch in “OFF” position). To this
end, connect the “Wi-Reader Pro” to a USB port of a computer, a USB hub with individual power supply
or directly to a power supply with USB port (e.g. the power supply of the iPad or the Android device) using
the USB cable provided.
• Depending on the USB power supply, the charging process for a completely empty rechargeable battery
takes approx. 6 hours (USB port with 500 mA) or 4 hours (USB power supply unit with 1000 mA). Of course,
you can still use the product during the charging process. However, this will increase the charging time.
Using the product as mobile storage with iOS or Android devices
• Download the “Wi Reader” App (or for Android the “Wi Reader Pro” App). To this end, you have to connect
the “Wi Reader Pro” to your router using an RJ45 network cable, see “Operating the product as a Hotspot”.
The App is free of charge.
• Put the sliding switch on the side in the “
” position. The start of the WLAN Hotspot in the “Wi Reader
Pro” takes approx. 30-35 seconds. Wait until the blue LED
fl
ashes.
• Start e.g. your tablet or telephone and perform a search for available WLAN networks. You should now
fi
nd
the WLAN of the “Wi Reader Pro”. The SSID is “Wi Reader Pro_xxxxxx” (the letters “x” at the end stand
for a random serial number, see e.g. imprint on the “Wi Reader Pro”). There is no encryption in the default
setting; the access to the internet is immediately possible.
This pre-setting has been chosen intentionally so that you can directly access the “Wi Reader
Pro” or the internet without any con
fi
guration work (connect the RJ45 cable, see “operating the
product as Hotspot”). Of course you can set an encryption (e.g. WPA2) in the set-up menu of the
“Wi Reader Pro”.
• Plug either a USB memory stick or an SD memory card (SD/SDHC/SDXC) into the “Wi Reader Pro”.
It is not possible to use both memory types at the same time.
• Start the downloaded App. This App allows you to view e.g. images from the USB stick or the SD memory
card, download images onto the tablet or the telephone or save images onto the USB stick or the SD
memory card.
Example: With the App you can e. g. copy images from an iPad onto an SD memory card in order to have
those images printed via one of the photo printers available in many places.
Operating the product as WLAN Hotspot
• Connect the RJ45 jack of the “Wi Reader Pro” to the network, e.g. to the internet connection in a hotel,
using a 1:1 connected network cable.
Naturally, this network has to be unlocked for you. In case of doubt, ask e.g. at the reception
desk of the hotel.
• Put the sliding switch on the side in the “
” position. The start of the WLAN Hotspot in the “Wi Reader
Pro” takes approx. 30-35 seconds. Wait until the blue LED
fl
ashes.
• Start e.g. your tablet or telephone and perform a search for available WLAN networks. You should now
fi
nd
the WLAN of the “Wi Reader Pro”. The SSID is “Wi Reader Pro_xxxxxx” (the letters “x” at the end stand for
a random serial number, see e.g. imprint on the “Wi Reader Pro”).
• Connect the WLAN e.g. of the iPad to the “Wi Reader Pro”. There is no encryption in the default setting;
the access to the internet is possible immediately.
This presetting has been chosen intentionally so that you are able to access the internet directly
without any con
fi
guration work. Of course you can set an encryption (e.g. WPA2) in the set-up
menu of the “Wi Reader Pro”.
Operating the product as a mobile charging station
Put the sliding switch on the side in the “
” position. The “Wi Reader Pro” now can be used as charging
station, e.g. for a mobile telephone. The charging current can reach a maximum of 1 A.
Tips and Notes
Please consult the provided manufacturer's extensive (English) instruction manual.
• Behind the small opening between the micro USB socket and the sliding switch there is an built-in reset
button. In order to reset the “Wi Reader Pro”, the latter has to be switched on. If you press and hold the
push-button for approx. 3 seconds (e.g. using a paper clip), all settings will be lost and the “Wi Reader Pro”
will be in its original delivery state again.
After the resetting process the “Wi Reader Pro” performs a restart. After approx. 1 minute, the “Wi Reader
Pro” is operational again.
• If the “Wi Reader Pro” is not needed, switch it off (switch position “OFF”) in order to save power.
• The “Wi Reader Pro” has its own webserver for the con
fi
guration.
For this purpose, the “Wi Reader Pro” has to be switched on and operational and e.g. an iPad or other
device has to be connected to the WLAN of the “Wi Reader Pro” (SSID e.g. “Wi Reader Pro_xxxxxx”).
Enter the following IP address: http://10.10.1.1 into the address line of your browser
The settings menu of the Wi Reader Pro appears above the
fi
eld “Settings” at the top right. Here, you can
enable an encryption and also con
fi
gure the WLAN Hotspot as a router.
• If your PC/notebook is connected to the WLAN of the “Wi Reader Pro” (SSID ex factory “Wi Reader
Pro_xxxxxx”), enter the IP address http://10.10.1.1 in the address line of your browser.
If you have inserted a USB stick or an SD card in the “Wi Reader Pro”, you can click on the directory “Wi
Reader” that appears on the left edge of the screen and directly access the USB stick (or the SD memory
card).
Maintenance and Care
Prior to cleaning the product, switch the product off.
Use a clean, dry, soft cloth for cleaning. Do not use aggressive cleaning agents, as these can cause discol-
ouration. Do not press too strongly on the surface when cleaning, to prevent scratch marks.
Dust can easily be removed using a clean, long-haired brush and a vacuum cleaner.
Disposal
Please dispose of the device when it is no longer of use, according to the current statutory
requirements.
Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
We, Conrad Electronic, Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau, hereby declare that this product
conforms to the fundamental requirements and the other relevant regulations of the directive 1999/5/EC.
The Declaration of Conformity for this product can be found at www.conrad.com.
Technical Data
Operating voltage ............................. 5 V/DC
Power input ....................................... max. 1 A (depending on the USB port)
Integrated rechargeable battery ....... LiPo, 3.7 V, 2600 mAh
WLAN ............................................... 802.11b/g/n
SSID ................................................. “Wi Reader Pro_xxxxxx” (the last digits stand for a serial number)
LAN-Port ........................................... 10/100MBit, for connection to the local LAN
Dimensions ....................................... 74 x 83 x 23 mm (W x L x H)
Weight .............................................. 101 g (±1 g)
