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USER MANUAL

(For Use with Android™ Mobile Devices)

SanDisk Connect

™

Wireless Flash Drive

SanDisk is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. SanDisk Connect is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. microSDHC is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Wireless Flash Drive Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Supported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

2. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Charging the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Wireless Drive LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Downloading the SanDisk Wireless Flash Drive App . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting to the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Accessing the Drive without an App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Loading Content on the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

From a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

From a Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

3. Working with Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Wireless Drive Application Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Wireless Drive Start Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Wireless Drive Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the Wireless Drive App Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Wireless Drive App Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Using the Wireless Drive File Menu 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Wireless Drive File Menu Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Accessing Files through the Wireless Drive App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Toggling between List View and Grid View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Streaming Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Playing Music in the Background While Outside the App . . . . . . 20

Moving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Downloading Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

Uploading Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Creating a New Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Uploading Files from the Phone Gallery or Downloads Folder 24

Uploading Files from Other Locations on the Mobile Device 26

Sharing Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27

Allowing Access to your Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Sending Files to Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Deleting Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Deleting a File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Deleting a Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Unsupported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

4. Managing the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Updating the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Managing Wireless Drive Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Saving Settings Changes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing the Wireless Drive Network Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Creating/Changing a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Restoring Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Setting the Power Save Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Connecting to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Adding a Preferred Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Setting the Downloads Directory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Resetting Messages and Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

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Getting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

5. Product and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Safety and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Maintenance and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Standard Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

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1. Introduction Wireless Flash Drive Overview

1. Introduction

Wireless Flash Drive Overview

The 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

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1. Introduction Supported File Formats

• Computers running Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, Windows XP or Mac OS 10.6 or higher

Supported File Formats

• Any file formats supported by your mobile device

• For additional information about supported formats, go to www.sandisk.com/

support

Hardware Specifications

• Drive Capacity: 16 GB or 32 GB

• USB: 2.0 compatible

• Battery: Non-user replaceable lithium-ion battery

• Battery Life: Up to 4 hours of continuous streaming and standby

• Maximum Wi-Fi range: 160 feet (50 meters)

• Wireless Drive Memory Card Format: FAT32

1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.

Based on streaming 720p content at 2mbps to one device; actual life and performance may vary

depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.

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2. Getting Started Charging the Wireless Drive

2. Getting Started

Charging the Wireless Drive

Although 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.

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2. Getting Started Wireless Drive LEDs

Wireless Drive LEDs

Mode LEDs Activity

Wi-Fi on Blue Flashes

Turn Wi-Fi on and off Blue and Amber Flash three times

Wi-Fi data transfer in progress

USB data transfer in progress

Battery charging Amber Shines steadily

Battery fully charged Amber Off

Battery strength 5-10% (Wi-Fi is on)

Factory Reset Blue and Amber Flash rapidly after Wi-Fi

Blue Flashes rapidly

Amber Flashes rapidly

Amber Repeatedly flashes

three times

button has been held in for 30 seconds (does NOT delete files stored on the Drive)

Downloading the SanDisk Wireless Flash Drive App

1. 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 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 WiFi.

• 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,

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2. Getting Started Connecting to the Wireless Drive

Wi-Fi detected

1. 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.

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2. Getting Started Connecting to the Wireless Drive

The connection window provides information about how to remain connected to the Internet while using your Drive by setting up a Preferred Network.

After you’ve read and understood the 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.

Drive connected

An 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.

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2. Getting Started Connecting to the Wireless Drive

You 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 App

You 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).

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2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless Drive

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 computer, then drag and drop content onto it.

• Transfer content via Wi-Fi from a mobile device to your Wireless Drive.

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2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless Drive

From a PC

You 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 Device

You can upload files and folders stored on your mobile device to the Wireless Drive.

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2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless Drive

To 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 :

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2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless Drive

3. 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.

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3. Working with Files Wireless Drive Application Overview

Files downloaded from Drive

Files stored on mobile device

Help link

Settings link

Wi-Fi detected

3. Working with Files

Wireless Drive Application Overview

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.

Wireless Drive Start Screen

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3. Working with Files Wireless Drive Application Overview

App menu

Files stored on Drive

Location Bar

Download icon

Wireless Drive Main Screen

Note: 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.

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3. Working with Files Using the Wireless Drive App Menu

Menu button

Using the Wireless Drive App Menu

You 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:

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3. Working with Files Accessing Files through the Wireless Drive App

Wireless Drive App Menu Options

Select Items Identify files to be uploaded, downloaded, shared, or deleted

Create New Folder Add a new folder to the list of files and folders currently displayed on the screen

Grid View/List View Toggle between viewing files and folders as a list and viewing them in a grid

Settings Open the Wireless Drive Settings screen

Disconnect Disconnect from the Wireless Drive

Using the Wireless Drive File Menu

You 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 Options

Select 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

Accessing Files through the Wireless Drive App

You 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.

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3. Working with Files Toggling between List View and Grid View

1. 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 View

You can view the files and folders on any Wireless Drive app screen in either list view or grid view.

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3. Working with Files Viewing Photos

• 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 Photos

You 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.

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3. Working with Files Streaming Videos

2. Tap a photo to display a full-screen image:

3. Tap the photo to display the photo controls:

Streaming Videos

You can use the Wireless Drive app to stream videos stored on the Drive or in the Downloads or Gallery folders on your mobile device.

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3. Working with Files Streaming Videos

Full screen

Reverse Play/ Fast Pause Forward

Picture-inPicture

1. 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:

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3. Working with Files Playing Music

Song paused:

Tap to play

Tap to pause

Song

playing:

If 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 Music

You 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 App

You 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.

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

3. 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 entry under Ongoing:

You’re returned to the music Play screen in the Wireless Drive app.

Moving Files

Files 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 Files

To download files from your Wireless Drive to a mobile device,

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

1. 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 ;

A Download Complete window confirms a successful download and tells you where to find the downloaded files:

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

Menu button

Uploading Files

When 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 Folder

One 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 Create New Folder:

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

2. 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 Folder

1. 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):

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

2. 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

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

the uploaded files can be found in the Uploaded from Android folder on your Drive:

Uploading Files from Other Locations on the Mobile Device

1. 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:

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

Sharing Files

In 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 Drive

You 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 Others

You 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,

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3. Working with Files Deleting Files

1. 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 Files

You can delete individual files or you can delete an entire folder at one time.

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3. Working with Files Deleting Files

Deleting a File

1. 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:

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3. Working with Files Deleting Files

Deleting a Folder

1. Long press on a folder and tap Delete folder:

2. Tap Delete to confirm that you want to delete this folder:

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3. Working 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:

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Updating the Firmware

4. Managing the Wireless Drive

Updating the Firmware

New 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.

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Updating the Firmware

A 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.

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Updating the App

5. 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 App

You 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 Settings

The 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,

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

• Tap the mobile device Menu button to display the Settings option:

Saving Settings Changes

When you leave the Settings screen after changing a setting, a Settings changed window 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.

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

1. 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.

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

Changing the Wireless Drive Network Name

Your 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:

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

2. 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 Password

The default Wi-Fi security setting is no password. We recommend that you set a WiFi 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.

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

1. 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.

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

5. 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 Settings

If 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 Timer

You can set your Wireless Drive to power down after it’s been idle for a specified amount of time.

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

1. On the Settings screen, tap Power Save Timer to open the Power Save Timer window:

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 Internet

Your 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.)

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

1. On the Settings screen, tap Internet Connection to open the Internet Connection 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.

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

Internet Connection icon

Your 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 Network

Once 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 WiFi network.

To add a Preferred Network,

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

1. 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:

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

A 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.

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

Setting the Downloads Directory

The 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:

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

2. 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 Warnings

In 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.

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

1. On the Settings screen, tap Reset Messages and Warnings:

A message confirms that you will once again see messages and warnings:

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

Getting Support

Quick Start Guide

• On the Settings screen, tap Quick Start Guide for information about setting up your Wireless Drive:

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Managing Wireless Drive Settings

About

•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

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5. Product and Safety Information Product Specifications

5. Product and Safety Information

Product Specifications

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 32GB

1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.

Battery Type Built-in, non-replaceable rechargeable lithium polymer battery

Operating Duration

Battery Charging Using a USB 2.0-powered connection (500mA): up to 2 hours

USB Connectivity USB 2.0 High Speed

Wireless Connectivity Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (2.4GHz)

Wireless Range Up to 160 feet (50m) line-of-sight

Wireless Security WPA2

Environmental Requirements Operating temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)

Maximum File Size

Wireless Access System Requirements

Up to 4 hours of continuous usage

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)

Non-operating temperature: 20°C to 45°C (-4°F to 113°F)

Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing

Maximum operating altitude: 3,000m (10,000 feet)

≤4GB

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4GHz capable device

Native iOS or Android™ app, Web browser, WebDAV client

USB Access System Requirements

Based on streaming 720p content at 2mbps to one device; actual life and performance may vary depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.

Compatible with most operating systems that support USB Mass Storage Class

Regulatory Information

FCC 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.

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5. Product and Safety Information Regulatory Information

Note: 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: 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 check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract. This product should not be mixed with other commercial waste for disposal.

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5. Product and Safety Information Safety and Care

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: 2008

Safety and Care

All 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.

Do 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

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5. Product and Safety Information Cleaning

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.

Cleaning

Before 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 Storage

The 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 Maintenance

For 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 in. For the best battery life, we recommend charging and discharging the Wireless Flash Drive battery at least once a month.

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5. Product and Safety Information Maintenance and Storage

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 Flash Drive at a temperature between 20° C and 45° C (4° F and 113° F) at a relative humidity of 65% ± 20%.

Recycling

Please 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.

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Index

accessing files through the Wireless Drive app

accessing the Drive without an app

allowing access to your Wireless Drive

application overview

battery life

battery type

changing settings

changing the Wireless Drive network name

charging the Wireless Drive

cleaning

connecting

connecting to the Internet

connecting to the Wireless Drive

connecting via Wi-Fi

content

creating a new folder

creating/changing a password

deleting a file deleting a folder 30

deleting content

deleting files

downloading files

downloading the app

Downloads directory

factory reset

files

via Wi-Fi

grid view

list view

deleting a file deleting a folder 30

4, 40

moving

sharing

Firmware

upgrading

force restart

forgot password

getting started

hardware specifications

Internet

using the Wireless Drive while connected

LEDs

list view and grid view

changing

loading content

from a computer

from a mobile device

main screen

maintenance and storage

managing the Wireless Drive

moving files

downloading

uploading

music

playing

playing while outside the app

new folder

create

password

create/change

password reset

photos

full-screen image

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Picture-in-Picture 20

playing music

playing music in the background while outside the app

power save timer

product and safety information

product specifications

reboot Drive

regulatory information

reset Drive

reset password

resetting messages and warnings

restart unresponsive Drive

restore factory settings

safety and care

saving settings changes

select a video player

sending files to others

setting the power save timer

settings

Power Save Timer

sharing content

sharing files

allowing access to your Wireless Drive sending files to others 27

software

upgrading

start screen 12

streaming videos

Picture-in-Picture select a video player 19

video play controls

support supported file formats 2

system requirements

toggling between list view and grid view

4, 40

unresponsive Drive

unsupported file formats

updating the app

upgrading the Firmware

uploading files

create new folder

from other locations on the mobile device

from the Gallery or the Downloads folder

using the Wireless Drive while charging

video play controls

viewing photos

Wireless Drive

about

accessing files

app menu options

charging

cleaning

connecting to

connecting to the Internet

connecting via Wi-Fi

downloading the app

features

file menu options

hardware specifications

loading content main screen 13

maintenance and storage

product specifications recycling 55

regulatory information

safety and care

start screen

supported file formats

system requirements upgrading the app 34

upgrading the Firmware

5, 12

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use while charging 3

Wireless Drive app menu

Wireless Drive Application overview

Wireless Drive file menu

Wireless Drive LEDs

Wireless Drive overview

Wireless Drive Quick Start Guide

Wireless Drive settings

about Wireless Drive

changing the Wireless Drive network name

connecting the Wireless Drive to the Internet

creating/changing a password

power save timer

resetting messages and warnings

saving settings changes

selecting a Downloads directory

support

Wireless Drive Wi-Fi network detected

Wireless Flash Drive app

working with files

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SanDisk is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation, registered in the United States and other countries. SanDisk Connect is a trademark of SanDisk Corporation. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. The microSDHC mark is a trademark 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.

Contents

1. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Wireless Flash Drive Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Supported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Hardware Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

2. Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Charging the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Understanding the Wireless Drive LEDs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Downloading the Wireless Flash Drive App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Connecting to the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting via Wi-Fi . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Accessing the Drive without the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Loading Content on the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

From a PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

From a Mobile Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

3. Working with Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Wireless Drive Application Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Accessing Files through the Wireless Drive App. . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Using Wireless Drive Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Viewing Photos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Streaming Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Using the Wireless Flash Drive with iTunes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Playing Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Controlling Music from Outside the Music Play Screen. . . . . . . . 20

Moving Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Downloading Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21

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Uploading Files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Displaying the Upload Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Uploading Photos and Videos . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Uploading Files from Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch . . . . 25

Creating a New Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Sharing Your Files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Allowing Access to your Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Sending Files to Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Deleting Files and Folders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Unsupported File Formats . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

4. Managing the Wireless Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Updating the App . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Managing Wireless Drive Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Changing the Wireless Drive Network Name . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Creating/Changing a Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Restoring Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Using Internet Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Setting the Power Save Timer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Compressing Videos During Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Getting Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Quick Start Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

About . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

5. Product and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Regulatory Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Safety and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Maintenance and Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Standard Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

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Long Term Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Recycling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

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1. Introduction Wireless Flash Drive Overview

1. Introduction

Wireless Flash Drive Overview

The 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.

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1. Introduction System Requirements

System 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 higher

Supported File Formats

• Any file formats supported by your mobile device

• For additional information about supported formats, go to www.sandisk.com/

support

Hardware Specifications

• Drive Capacity: 16 GB or 32 GB

• USB: 2.0 compatible

• Battery: Non-user replaceable lithium-ion battery

• Battery Life: Up to 4 hours of continuous streaming and standby

• Maximum Wi-Fi range: 160 feet (50 meters)

• Wireless Drive Memory Card Format: FAT32

1GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.

Based on streaming 720p content at 2mbps to one device; actual life and performance may vary

depending upon usage and settings; battery not replaceable.

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2. Getting Started Charging the Wireless Drive

2. Getting Started

Charging the Wireless Drive

Although 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

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2. Getting Started Understanding the Wireless Drive LEDs

Understanding the Wireless Drive LEDs

Mode LEDs Activity

Wi-Fi on Blue Flashes

Turn Wi-Fi on and off Blue and Amber Flash three times

Wi-Fi data transfer in progress

USB data transfer in progress

Battery charging Amber Shines steadily

Battery fully charged Amber Off

Battery strength 5-10% (Wi-Fi is on)

Factory Reset Blue and Amber Flash rapidly after Wi-Fi

Blue Flashes rapidly

Amber Flashes rapidly

Amber Repeatedly flashes

three times

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 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.

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2. Getting Started Connecting to the Wireless Drive

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:

Accessing the Drive without the App

You 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.

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2. Getting Started Loading Content on the Wireless 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. 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 computer, then drag and drop content onto it.

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• Transfer content via Wi-Fi from a mobile device to your Wireless Drive.

From a PC

You 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

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Navigation Bar

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 Device

1. 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:

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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:

4. Select the Album whose content you want to upload to the Wireless Drive:

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Tap to display only photos

Tap to display only videos

5. 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:

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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.

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3. Working with Files Wireless Drive Application Overview

Files previously downloaded from a a Wireless Drive to this device

Files stored on the Wireless Drive

Settings

3. Working with Files

Wireless Drive Application Overview

The 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 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:

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3. Working with Files Wireless Drive Application Overview

Navigation Bar

Content

folders

Download icon

Upload icon

Toggle between List view and Grid view

Settings icon

Using Wireless Drive Main Screen

Once 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:

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3. Working with Files Viewing Photos

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:

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3. Working with Files Viewing Photos

a. In the Navigation Bar, tap Photos. b. Find the photo you want to view.

Delete photo

View previous photo

Download View Send photo 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.

Full screen

2. 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.

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3. Working with Files Streaming Videos

Streaming Videos

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:

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3. Working with Files Streaming Videos

a. In the Navigation Bar, tap Videos. b. Find the video you want to stream.

Delete video

Play previous video

Download Stream Share video next video

video

Play/ 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

Full screen

the Video controls.

Progress indicator

Progress indicator: Press down on the Progress indicator and slide it to move forward or backward in the song

2. 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.

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3. Working with Files Using the Wireless Flash Drive with iTunes

Using the Wireless Flash Drive with iTunes

You 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 Music

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

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3. Working with Files Playing Music

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 song

Download Play Share

Full screen

the Song controls.

Fast-

Forward

Pause

Restart

Progress indicator

Volume Control

song

Play/

song next song

song

previous song

Play

Volume control: Press down on the Volume control and move the slider to adjust the volume

Progress indicator: Press down on the Progress indicator and slide it to move forward or backward in the song

2. 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.

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

Controlling Music from Outside the Music Play Screen

You 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 multitasking 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 Files

You 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

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

uploaded.You can use existing albums or folders as upload destinations, or you can create a new folder during the upload process.

Downloading Files

You 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:

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

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 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,

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

• 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.

Displaying the Upload Options

To upload content from a mobile device to your Wireless Drive,

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

• 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 Videos

To 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.

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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.

Uploading Files from Your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

To 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 iPhone or Upload Files from iPod touch), then select the folder containing the files to be

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

uploaded. 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 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.

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

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 empty) is displayed in the Navigation Bar as your destination folder.

3. Tap the Upload icon once again and select Upload Photos and Videos or Upload Files from iPad to upload files to the new folder:

Sharing Your Files

In 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:

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3. Working with Files Moving Files

• 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 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.

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 Others

You 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.

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3. Working with Files Deleting Files and Folders

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.)

Deleting Files and Folders

To delete a file you’re viewing,

1. Open the file you want to delete.

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3. Working with Files Deleting Files and Folders

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.

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3. Working 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:

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4. Managing the Wireless Drive Updating the Firmware

4. Managing the Wireless Drive

Updating the Firmware

You 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.

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