User Manual
DataTraveler
Bolt
Duo
Live the Moment™
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
BOLT OVERVIEW
INCLUDED IN THE BOX
SPECIFICATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL FILE FORMAT SUPPORT
INSTALLING THE BOLT APPLICATION
APPLICATION OVERVIEW
TRANSFER OVERVIEW
All
Photos
Videos
Favourites
Select
CAPTURE OVERVIEW
Photo
Video
VIEW
Share sheet
SETTINGS OVERVIEW
Automatic transfer
App passcode lock
Camera options
Format drive
Introduction
The Bolt is an easy way to extend storage space to your iPhone® or iPad®. Use the Bolt flash drive along
with the Bolt app to back up your camera roll or capture photos and videos directly to the Bolt flash drive.
The Lightning connector works with most phone cases and the USB 3.1 Gen 1 connector plugs into your
Mac computer or PC, making file transfers quick and easy. Take all the photos and videos you want–with
the Bolt flash drive you’re always ready to capture more memories.
Bolt overview
USB$3.1$Gen$1
Type-A$Connector
Lightning$Connector
Extr
a space for more memories
Free up space on your iPhone or iPad device quickly and easily with the Bolt. Simply plug the Bolt drive
into your iOS device and then move or copy photos and videos saved on your iOS device directly to the
Bolt drive. From there, you can transfer the files onto a Mac or PC.
Automatically back up your priceless photos and videos
Set the Bolt app to back up your iPhone or iPad automatically whenever you connect the drive. No need
to manually select which photos to back up. Every time you plug it in, it does the work for you.
Capture new pictures & videos directly to the Bolt
Extend storage space on your iPhone or iPad by capturing a photo or video directly to the Bolt flash drive.
Portability at its best
With the included rubber case, you can easily travel with your Bolt flash drive and capture more of your
priceless moments.
Designed to be used with iPhones & iPads
The Bolt flash drive lies flat when plugged into your iOS device. The lightning connector works with most
phone cases.
Free Bolt mobile app
Available from the App Store, the Bolt app is very easy to use, which makes for a hassle-free experience
when backing up your photos and videos.
Included in the box
1 – Bolt
flash drive
1 – Rubb
er case with key ring
Specifications
• USB 3.1 Type A + MFi Certified Lightning connector.
• USB 3.1 Gen 1 speeds (120MB/s read and 19MB/s write).
• Capacities 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
• The Bolt has to be formatted as FAT32 or exFAT if used in the Bolt app. The Bolt supports all file
systems if used as a USB storage device only (not in an iOS device).
• Dimensions: 40.65mm x 12.2mm x 7mm
• Operating temp.: 0-70 C
• Storage temp.: -25-85 C
Requirements
• iOS d
evice with Lightning connector.
• iOS version 9 or newer.
• To transfer from Bolt: Computer with USB 2.0/3.0/3.1 ports and running Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1,
Windows 7, Mac OS X (v.10.9.x +), Linux (v. 2.6.x +), Chrome OS.
General file format support
• Video
: m4v, mp4, mov, hevc
• Image: bmp, jpg, png, heif
Installing the Bolt application
To access the Bolt flash drive, you must first install the free Bolt app to your iOS device from the App
Store (Internet access required). The Bolt app is free and allows you to access the Bolt flash drive to
transfer your photos and videos.
To install the app, please follow these steps:
1. Open the App Store from your iOS device and search for “Bolt”.
2. After locating the Bolt app (developed by Kingston Digital, Inc.), tap the GET button link.
3. The GET button link will turn green and change to INSTALL. Select the INSTALL button to
complete the installation of the Bolt app to your iOS device.
Once the app has been installed, you may exit the App Store and proceed to the next section of this
manual.
Application overview
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2.1 - Overview
1. Setti
ngs – provides access to various app configuration options, including the automatic transfer
to Bolt flash drive feature.
2. Capacity meters – shows the available capacity for your iOS device and Bolt drive.
3. Transfer – allows you to transfer photos and/or videos to the Bolt drive. Selecting Transfer will
reveal additional transfer options for your photos and videos (see figure 3.1).
4. Captu
re – allows you to capture a photo and video directly to the Bolt drive.
5. View – view and share photos and videos saved on the Bolt drive.
Transfer overview
The Bolt app makes it simple for you to transfer all photos and videos, only photos, only videos, the
Favourites album, or you can select specific photo(s) and/or video(s) to transfer.
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Figure
3.1 – Transfer overview
1. iOS device and Bolt flash drive capacity meter – keep track of the capacity of your iOS device
and Bolt flash drive to ensure you have enough space to transfer your selected items.
2. All – transfer ALL photos and videos from your iOS device to the Bolt flash drive.
3. Photos – transfer only photos (all photos) from your iOS device to the Bolt flash drive.
4. Videos – transfer only videos (all videos) from your iOS device to the Bolt flash drive.
5. Favourites – transfer all photos and videos tagged as favourites from your iOS device to the Bolt
flash drive.
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