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Summary of Contents for Western Digital SanDisk Connect SDWS4
- Page 1 USER GUIDE SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Stick for iPhone, iPad Color may vary Model: SDWS4 Western Digital Technologies, Inc. 951 SanDisk Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 ©2016 Western Digital Corporation or its affiliates. All rights reserved...
- Page 2 Introduction Getting Started • Connecting to iPhone/iPad • Charging Wireless Stick • LED Indicator Application • Overview • File Management • Internet Connectivity • Camera Roll Backup • Photos • Videos • Music • Documents • Sharing & Social Network •...
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Page 3: Instructional Icons
Instructional Icons Warning Information Quick Tip... - Page 4 Introduction SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Stick Overview Easily move photos to free up space Wirelessly access your content, no Internet required Automatically backs up your camera roll/photo gallery when connected Stream HD movies and music to up to 3 devices at the same time ...
- Page 5 Works With USB 2.0 connection interface or higher Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4Ghz capable device iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch: iOS version 8.0 or higher Other Wi-Fi® enabled devices: a web browser, WebDAV client PC or Mac: Windows® 10, Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or Mac OS 10.6 or higher...
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Page 6: Getting Started
Getting Started Connecting from iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch Plug the SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick into a computer or USB-AC adaptor to ensure that it’s fully charged. A full charge can take up to 2 hours. Device cannot be connected using a USB cable. Install the “SanDisk Connect”... - Page 7 Connect to Wireless Stick Wi-Fi network “SanDisk Connect ######” a. ###### will be a unique identifier for your specific unit. b. Connect to the Wireless Stick Wi-Fi network through the device settings i. Click on the Settings icon ii. Click on Wi-Fi iii.
- Page 8 Charging Wireless Stick Plug your Wireless Stick into a computer USB port or a USB AC adaptor* to charge it. While Wireless Stick is plugged into a computer, the Wireless Stick will function like a normal USB drive. The Wi-Fi functions will be limited and no data transfer is allowed while functioning in USB mode.
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Page 9: Led Indicator
LED Indicator The LED indicator on the Wireless Stick indicates its battery, charging and transfer status as explained below... -
Page 10: Led Status
Wireless Stick Status LED Status Device on White blinking Wi-Fi data Transfer White rapid blinking Battery charging Amber solid Low battery warning Red blinking Firmware update Color cycling... -
Page 11: Application Overview
Application Application overview SanDisk Connect app is the companion to your Wireless Stick. Its major functions: 1. Add photos/videos from the camera roll to the Wireless Stick with the ‘+’ button. Access other functions such as Auto-backup, “My Downloads”, settings and transfer contacts through the menu icon in the top left corner. -
Page 12: File Management
File Management Use your Wireless Stick to transfer and manage files between your devices. SanDisk Connect mobile app is required to transfer files to/from iPhone, iPad, & iPod Touch. Transfer photos and videos (camera roll) from your device to the Wireless Stick Use the SanDisk Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. - Page 13 Transfer files from Wireless Stick to your device Use the SanDisk Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. Press “Select” button to choose the files from the Wireless Stick. Press at the bottom of the screen. Choose “Save to My Downloads” or, if you’re copying iOS-supported photos and videos only, choose “Save Images/Videos”...
- Page 14 Drag and drop music, videos, photos, and documents between your computer and the Wireless Stick. Transfer files between Mac computer and Wireless Stick To transfer content between your Wireless Stick and Mac computer: Plug your Wireless Stick into your Mac computer’s USB port. Drag and drop music, videos, photos, and documents between your MAC and your Wireless Stick.
- Page 15 Transfer files between Wireless Stick and a device using a web browser You can transfer files between Wireless Stick and any device with a web browser. This could be useful when a mobile app is not available for a specific platform or it is not possible to install the mobile app on shared devices.
- Page 16 You can now browse & download files within the browser Some browsers will automatically try to connect via HTTPS. If you see an HTTPS error, please connect via HTTP. Delete files with the App Use the SanDisk Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. Press “Select”...
- Page 17 You can swipe left on a file icon in list view and choose “delete” to easily remove individual files. Search within the App Use the SanDisk Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. In the file view, pull down the screen to reveal the “Search ‘File Name’ input field.
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Page 18: Internet Connectivity
Internet Connectivity We understand how important it is for you to stay connected to Internet. Wireless Stick provides two options for your mobile device (phone/tablet) that will allow you to maintain an Internet connection while simultaneously connecting to the Wireless Stick: Mobile Internet (LTE/4G) or a local Wi-Fi network. - Page 19 Use the SanDisk Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. In the app, choose Menu Internet Connection Connect the drive to a Wi-Fi network Choose your preferred network and hit OK. The LED on the Wireless Stick will double blink to indicate the device is connected to another Wi-Fi network.
- Page 20 Camera Roll Backup You can back up your camera roll to the Wireless Stick by setting up auto-sync or manually syncing as needed. Automatic Backup Set-up once and transfer your camera roll to the Wireless Stick automatically each time the device is connected. To set-up: Use the SanDisk Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick.