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SanDisk 

 Wireless  Flash  Drive  User  Manual  for 

 

 

or iPod 

 

 

4.   Managing   the   Wireless   Drive   

   

Updating   the   Firmware   

   

   

   

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:  

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Note

:   With every app update, we release two firmware versions. The app identifies which 

drive version it is communicating with (16GB/32GB or 64GB) and assures the proper 
firmware will be loaded on your Drive when following the process above.

Summary of Contents for Connect

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Page 2: ...rademark of SanDisk Corporation Apple the Apple logo iPhone iPad iPod touch and Mac are trademarks of Apple Inc registered in the U S and other countries App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc The microSD and microSDHC marks are trademarks of SD 3C LLC Wi Fi is a registered trademarks of the Wi Fi Alliance All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners 2015 SanDisk Corporation ...

Page 3: ... Device 8 3 WORKING WITH FILES 11 Wireless Drive Application Overview 11 Accessing Files through the Wireless Drive App 11 Using Wireless Drive Main Screen 12 Viewing Photos 12 Streaming Videos 14 Using the Wireless Flash Drive with iTunes 15 Playing Music 15 Controlling Music from Outside the Music Play Screen 17 Moving Files 17 Downloading Files 18 Uploading Files 19 Displaying the Upload Option...

Page 4: ... Changing a Password 34 Restoring Factory Settings 35 Using Internet Connection 35 Keeping Your Cellular Connection 37 Battery Gauge 37 Setting the Power Save Timer 38 Accessing the Drive Using Third Party Apps 38 Compressing Videos During Transfer 38 Getting Support 39 Quick Start Guide 39 About 39 5 PRODUCT AND SAFETY INFORMATION 40 Product Specifications 40 Regulatory Information 41 Safety and ...

Page 5: ...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 sa...

Page 6: ...e For additional information about supported formats go to www sandisk com support Hardware Specifications Drive Capacity 16 GB 32 GB or 64 GB2 USB 2 0 compatible Battery Non user replaceable lithium ion battery Battery Life Up to 4 hours of continuous streaming and standby3 Maximum Wi Fi range 150 feet 45 meters Wireless Drive Memory Card Formats o For drives shipping with 16GB or 32GB microSD ca...

Page 7: ...o hours Plug your Wireless Drive into a computer USB port or a USB AC adaptor to charge it The in app Battery Level Indicator will give you instant information as to your device battery status 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...

Page 8: ... 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 Downloading the Wireless Flash Drive App Download 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 ...

Page 9: ...ing Started Connecting via Wi Fi Connecting via Wi Fi 1 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 ...

Page 10: ...ing a web browser 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 Flash XXXXXX for example SanDisk Flash 123456 2 Launch an Internet browser and go to www sandisk com wfd to connect to the Wireless Drive Loading Content on the Wireless Drive You can load content in two ways Plug your Wireless Drive into your...

Page 11: ...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 ...

Page 12: ...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 3 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 Navigation Bar ...

Page 13: ...arted Loading Content on the Wireless Drive 4 Select the Album whose content you want to upload to the Wireless Drive 5 You can use the filter controls to display only photos or only videos for easier file selection Tap to display only photos Tap to display only videos ...

Page 14: ...ect them for upload You can tap Select All to select photos at once Then tap Upload You 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 ...

Page 15: ...ntent 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 App The 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 Settings Files previously downloaded from a Wireless Drive to this device Files stored ...

Page 16: ...vigation Bar you can access the files stored on your Drive and the app icons you use to move around in the app Viewing Photos 1 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 Download icon Upload icon Settings icon Toggle between List and G...

Page 17: ...he photo you want to view c Tap the photo thumbnail in the d Tap the photo to display the photo Navigation Bar to open the photo controls 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 Delete photo View previous photo Download photo View next photo Share photo Full screen ...

Page 18: ...Drives 2 Navigate to the video you want to stream a In the Navigation Bar tap Videos b Find the video you want to stream 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 the Video controls Note The Videos folder used here is simply an example of one way to organize videos on your Drive Videos can be stored any...

Page 19: ...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 s...

Page 20: ...humbnail in the d Tap the Play icon on the music Navigation Bar to open the song screen to play the song and display the Song controls 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 Click to play or pause Progress indicator use to navigate through the song Volume Delete song Play previous song Download song Play next song Shar...

Page 21: ... and use your mobile device for other purposes while the music continues to play in the background 3 To display the audio controls swipe from the bottom of the screen to activate the iOS Control Center 4 Tap the name of the song in the Control Center to open the Wireless Drive app Play screen and regain control of the music Moving Files You can move files in three ways Download files from your Wir...

Page 22: ... 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 2 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 con...

Page 23: ... s successfully completed To download a file while you re viewing it On the photo View screen tap the Download icon then select an option in the Downloading files window Uploading Files When 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 ...

Page 24: ... 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 Videos To upload photos and videos from ...

Page 25: ... iPod touch 21 3 Working with Files Moving Files 3 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 ...

Page 26: ...eate New Folder and give it a memorable name such as iPhone Backup so you will always backup to this folder this is important as backup will be incremental so if done to a different folder it will upload all your files again 5 Select the newly created folder and tap the upload to the drive icon 6 Select Upload Photos and Videos Camera Roll 7 Tap Select All at the bottom 8 Tap Upload Repeat these s...

Page 27: ... Navigation Bar again displays the destination folder you selected for the upload it now contains the uploaded files Creating a New Folder To create a new folder and then upload files into it 1 In the Navigation Bar navigate to the destination for the new folder 2 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 emp...

Page 28: ... 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 Drive You 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 Pe...

Page 29: ... Now she can view your content and download it to her mobile device Sharing Files with Other Apps Open In You can open content directly from the Wireless Flash Drive app to other apps via the Open in feature on your Apple device In instances when you are prompted with There is no viewer for this file type or wish to view the content on another app you can click on the Share icon to drop down a men...

Page 30: ...d 3 Working with Files Moving Files 1 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 ...

Page 31: ...ving Files Deleting Files and Folders To delete a file you re viewing 1 Open the file you want to delete 2 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 ...

Page 32: ...king with Files Unsupported File Formats Unsupported File Formats The 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 ...

Page 33: ...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 ...

Page 34: ...puter 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 Note With every app update we release two firmware versions The app identifies which drive version it is communicating with 16GB 32GB or 64GB and assures the proper firmware will be loaded on...

Page 35: ...g the App You update the Wireless Flash Drive app the same way you update any other app on your iPad iPhone or iPod touch 1 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 ...

Page 36: ...s 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 Name Your Wireless Drive Wi Fi network comes uniquely identified as SanDisk Flash XXXXXX in the example SanDisk Flash FA9CB5 You can change the network name 1 On the Settings screen tap Network Name to open th...

Page 37: ...ructions 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 an...

Page 38: ...e up to 150 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 Require Password enter and verify a new password and choose whether to show your password as you enter it Then tap Save Note Starting with app version 1 5 0 creating a Wi Fi password allows you to limit access to your Wireless Flash Drive not only when you...

Page 39: ... 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 Connection Your mobile device or computer can wirelessly access content on your Drive and at the same time remain connected to t...

Page 40: ...aunch 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...

Page 41: ...es from your mobile carrier while at home work or any other place where Wi Fi Internet access is available make sure to also turn on Internet Connection See step by step instructions in the previous section Using Internet Connection The app will always prioritize maintaining your device s internet connection via Wi Fi Internet network when these are available and set up even when Keep Cellular Con...

Page 42: ... party apps support direct access to the Wireless Flash Drive by utilizing a standard protocol WebDAV These apps will typically need the drive s URL To help users who want to access the Wireless Flash Drive using third party apps the Flash Drive s URL is provided and can be copied by tapping the Copy Browser Address button Compressing Videos During Transfer Most mobile devices create very large vi...

Page 43: ... The About support link provides information about your mobile device your Wireless Drive and your Wireless Flash Drive software 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 o...

Page 44: ...charge Simultaneous wireless usage and charge with compatible USB power adapter USB Connectivity USB 2 0 High Speed Wireless Connectivity Wi Fi IEEE 802 11 b g n 2 4GHz Wireless Range Up to 150 feet 45 meters line of sight Wireless Security WPA2 Environmental 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 n...

Page 45: ...he 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 com...

Page 46: ...s 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 ...

Page 47: ...umidity 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 Wirel...

Page 48: ...ugged in For the best battery life we recommended charging and discharging the Wireless Flash Drive battery at least once a month Long Term Storage If 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 ...

Page 49: ...eleting a folder 27 deleting files 27 deleting files and folders 27 deleting folders 27 downloading files 18 19 downloading the app 4 6 F factory reset 4 files downloading 18 19 moving 17 sharing 24 filter controls 9 firmware upgrading 29 force restart 35 forgot password 35 G getting started 3 getting support 39 getting Wireless Drive information 40 H hardware specifications 2 I Internet connectio...

Page 50: ...28 updating the app 31 updating the firmware 29 upload options creating a new folder 23 uploading files 19 upload options 20 uploading files from your mobile device 22 uploading photos and videos 20 using Internet Connection 35 using the Wireless Drive while charging 3 using the Wireless Flash Drive with iTunes 15 V viewing photos 12 W Wireless Drive about 39 accessing files 11 connect to 4 connec...

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