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  • Page 1: User Manual

    User Manual Wi-Fi SD (Version 1.6)

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    INSTALLING THE WI-FI SD APP....................8 ........................9 IRECT HARE ........................10 NTERNET CONNECTING TO A SMARTPHONE PERSONAL HOTSPOT ..........12 USING THE WI-FI SD APP ON IOS DEVICES ................13 ...................... 14 IRST UICK ETUP ..........................15 ROWSE ........................16...
  • Page 3 DMINISTRATOR ASSWORD SD I ......................45 NFORMATION CONNECTING TO THE WI-FI SD CARD USING OTHER DEVICES ........46 RESTORE DEFAULTS (RETURN TO ORIGINAL SETTINGS)* ..........54 UPGRADING FIRMWARE ......................55 TROUBLESHOOTING ........................56 SPECIFICATIONS......................... 58 GET MORE HELP ......................... 59 FCC COMPLIANCE &...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Thanks to the use of a free downloadable App, developed for use with Apple iOS and Android devices, the Wi-Fi SD card is able to organize all of your photos and videos ready for easy playback. Up to 3 devices can access content from the Wi-Fi SD card at the same time, making it easier than ever to share your favorite digital files with friends and family.

  • Page 5: Package Contents

    Package Contents Wi-Fi SD Card RDP5 card reader Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card...

  • Page 6: Features

    SDHC Class 10 speed rating • * Wi-Fi SD Card must have firmware version 1.8 or later to support RAW image files. **For video streaming, the following resolution and video bit rate is recommended: Resolution: HD-720p 1280x720@30fps, Video bit rate: 1472kbps.

  • Page 7: System Requirements

    System Requirements Operating system requirements for uploading files from your computer to Wi-Fi SD: ® Microsoft Windows • ® Microsoft Windows Vista • ® Microsoft Windows • ® Microsoft Windows • ® OS X 10.5 or later • ® Linux Kernel 2.4 or later...

  • Page 8: Installing The Wi-Fi Sd App

    Wi-Fi SD card, and customize wireless network settings. Installing the App on an iOS device: Using your iOS device, open the App Store and search for the Wi-Fi SD App. 2. Select the suitable Wi-Fi SD App (iPhone or iPad version).

  • Page 9: Direct Share

    Direct Share (Peer-to-peer connection with iOS/Android device(s)) Direct Share mode allows you to browse photos and videos stored on the Wi-Fi SD card on your iPhone/iPad/Android device. When connected to the Wi-Fi SD card in Direct Share mode, your device will not have Internet access.

  • Page 10: Internet Mode

    Internet access, allowing you to upload and share photos online. Internet hotspot setup: Before you can use the Wi-Fi SD card in Internet mode, you must be within range of an Internet hotspot to enter the network details.
  • Page 11 6. Under Wi-Fi, select the SSID of the Internet hotspot you set up in previously while in Direct Share mode. Note: If the Wi-Fi SD card can’t connect to the Internet hotspot after about 1 min, it will automatically switch to Direct Share mode.

  • Page 12: Connecting To A Smartphone Personal Hotspot

    General Use: 1. Insert the Wi-Fi SD card and power-on your camera. 2. If the default startup mode is Internet Mode then the Wi-Fi SD card will connect to the hotspot automatically. Otherwise, go to Settings -> Switch Connection Mode and select Internet Mode, then tap Apply.

  • Page 13: Using The Wi-Fi Sd App On Ios Devices

    Using the Wi-Fi SD App on iOS Devices When your iOS device and Wi-Fi SD card are connected wirelessly in Direct Share or Internet Mode (via Internet hotspot or smartphone personal hotspot), you can browse content using the Wi-Fi SD App. The following sections provide instructions on how to view and playback your digital content using the App.

  • Page 14: First Time Quick Setup

    First Time Quick Setup When the Wi-Fi SD App is launched for the first time while connected in Direct Share mode, the Quick Setup Wizard will appear and guide you through the Wi-Fi SD setup process. The quick setup guide appears on first use only, however you can change the settings and add an Internet hotspot at any time via the settings menu.

  • Page 15: Browse

    Browse Viewing Photos 1. From the Wi-Fi SD App home page, tap Browse. 2. Under Photos, select the desired photo to display. 3. Use your finger to swipe sideways through each photo as a slideshow or go back to the file list and select the next desired photo.

  • Page 16: Playing Videos

    Playing Videos 1. From the Wi-Fi SD App home page, tap Browse. 2. Under Videos, select the desired video to view, it will play automatically. Browse video file list, tap to select Video displayed in portrait mode Video Player Controls:...

  • Page 17: Opening Other File Types

    Opening Other File Types Files stored on the Wi-Fi SD card that the Wi-Fi SD App does not support will be put into the Others section. From the Wi-Fi SD App home page, tap Browse. Under Others, select the desired file.

  • Page 18: Downloading Files To Your Ios Device

    Downloading Files to Your iOS Device The Wi-Fi SD App allows you to select multiple files to download to the App folder for playback when not connected to the Wi-Fi SD card’s wireless network. 1. From the file list, tap the Select button.
  • Page 19 (To view files downloaded to the App folder, please see the next chapter on Switch Between Wi-Fi SD/Local Mode) Tap Download To Camera Roll to download it from the Wi-Fi SD card to the iOS device camera roll. From photo viewer, tap the download...

  • Page 20: Switch Between Wi-Fi Sd/Local Mode

    Tap to view Local Directory Tap to view the Wi-Fi SD Directory The Wi-Fi SD App features a function menu when in Local Mode that allows you to delete files from the App. From the file list, tap the Select button.

  • Page 21: Share Photos Directly To Facebook/Twitter/Flickr/Sina Weibo

    (For Facebook users, tap Allow All on the permission request screen.) Type a comment for the selected photos. For Facebook, the photo will be uploaded to the album “Transcend Wi-Fi SD” in your Facebook account. For Twitter/Sina Weibo, the photo will be posted in a tweet/weibo.
  • Page 22 Log in and Authorize your Facebook Login and Authorize your Twitter account account to share photos to share photos Login and Authorize your Flickr account Login your Sina Weibo account to share to share photos photos...

  • Page 23: Emailing A Photo From Wi-Fi Sd

    Emailing a Photo from Wi-Fi SD 1. To email a photo, tap the desired photo from the file list. 2. Tap the share button and then tap Email. The file you selected will automatically be attached to the email draft.

  • Page 24: Share Photos Via Other Apps

    Share Photos via Other Apps 1. To share a photo via other Apps, tap the desired photo from the file list. 2. Tap the share button and then tap Open with. Note: The Share button only appears in Internet Mode 3.

  • Page 25: Shoot & View

    Press the download button to display the function menu. Press Download To App Folder to download it from Wi-Fi SD to the App for playback when not connected to the Wi-Fi SD device. Press Download To Camera Roll to download it from the Wi-Fi SD card to the...

  • Page 26: Using The Wi-Fi Sd App On Android Devices

    Using the Wi-Fi SD App on Android Devices When your Android device and Wi-Fi SD card are connected wirelessly in Direct Share or Internet Mode (via Internet hotspot or smartphone personal hotspot), you can browse content using the Wi-Fi SD App. The following sections provide instructions on how to view and playback your digital content using the App.

  • Page 27: First Time Quick Setup

    First Time Quick Setup When the Wi-Fi SD App is launched for the first time while connected in Direct Share mode, the Quick Setup Wizard will appear and guide you through the Wi-Fi SD setup process. The quick setup guide appears on first use only, however you can change the settings and add an Internet hotspot at any time via the settings menu.

  • Page 28: Browse

    Browse Viewing Photos From the Wi-Fi SD App home page, tap Browse. Tap the photos icon on the tool bar and select the desired photo to display. Use your finger to swipe sideways through each photo as a slideshow or go back to the photo gallery and select the next desired photo.

  • Page 29: Playing Videos

    Playing Videos From the Wi-Fi SD App home page, tap Browse. Tap the videos icon on the tool bar and select the desired video to view. Choose one of the video player Apps installed on your device to play the video.

  • Page 30: Opening Other File Types

    Opening Other File Types Files stored on the Wi-Fi SD card that the Wi-Fi SD App does not support will be put into the Others section. From the Wi-Fi SD App home page, tap Browse. Use your finger to swipe sideways to change to Others, and select the desired file.

  • Page 31: Downloading Files To Your Android Device

    Downloading Files to Your Android Device The Wi-Fi SD App allows you to select multiple files to download to the App folder for playback when not connected to the Wi-Fi SD card’s wireless network. From the photo gallery page, tap the select icon Select the desired files to download by tapping each photo or tap the Photo title bar to select all files.

  • Page 32: Switch Between Wi-Fi Sd/Local Mode

    Switch between Wi-Fi SD/Local Mode While browsing the photo and video file list, tap the menu button to switch between Wi-Fi SD and local mode. Any files downloaded to the Android device using the Download function are stored in the local directory: sdcard\DCIM\WIFISD.

  • Page 33: Share Photos Directly To Facebook/Twitter/Flickr/Sina Weibo

    Type a comment for the selected photos, and then tap Upload. For Facebook, the photo will be uploaded to the album “Transcend Wi-Fi SD” in your Facebook account. For Twitter/Sina Weibo, the photo will be posted in a tweet/weibo.
  • Page 34 Login and Authorize your Facebook Login and Authorize your Twitter account account to share photos to share photos Login and Authorize your Flickr account Login and Authorize your Sina Weibo to share photos account to share photos...

  • Page 35: Emailing A Photo From Wi-Fi Sd

    Emailing a Photo from Wi-Fi SD To email a photo, tap the desired photo from the file list. 1. Tap the share button and then tap Others to launch the Android device email function. Note: Share button only appears in Internet Mode 2.

  • Page 36: Share Photos Via Other Apps

    Share Photos via Other Apps 1. To share photos via other Apps, tap the desired photo from the file list. 2. Tap the share button and then tap Others. Note: the Share button only appears in Internet Mode 3. Tap an available App installed in your Android device. The desired photo will automatically be attached to the selected App.

  • Page 37: Shoot & View

    Press the download button to display the function menu. Press Download to download it from the Wi-Fi SD card to the download folder for playback when not connected to the Wi-Fi SD device. To display the EXIF information while viewing the latest photo, tap the menu...
  • Page 38 Tap the menu key and select Show EXIF EXIF information displayed...

  • Page 39: Settings

    1. From the home screen, tap Settings. 2. Enter administrator username and password. Note: The default username and password are both admin (all lower case) Tap Done or Login to access Wi-Fi SD Settings. Enter admin details on iOS device iOS device Wi-Fi SD Settings menu...

  • Page 40: Switch Connection Mode

    Switch Connection Mode While connected via Direct Share or Internet Mode, the Wi-Fi SD app allows you to easily switch Wi-Fi connection modes. 1. Tap the connection mode you would like to change to and tap Apply. The new Wi-Fi SD connection mode will take effect immediately.

  • Page 41: Wi-Fi Options

    Wi-Fi function. Note: This function works on startup only. If there is a connection to the Wi-Fi SD card after startup, the Wi-Fi function will never turn off, even if the Wi-Fi connection is...

  • Page 42: Direct Share Settings

    Direct Share Settings To configure basic wireless settings, tap Direct Share Settings. WPA2 wireless security is enabled by default (Default Key ‘12345678’). It is recommended that you change the default SSID and Key to differentiate your Wi-Fi SD card from others that may be transmitting in your area. Note: The SSID / Key must be at least 8 characters long and no more than 32 characters.

  • Page 43: Internet Mode Settings

    To enable the Wi-Fi SD card to connect to the Internet through an Internet hotspot, tap Internet Mode Settings. The Wi-Fi SD card can save the details of up to 3 Internet hotspots. When in range, the Wi-Fi SD card will connect to one of the available hotspots in order of priority, starting with Hotspot 1.

  • Page 44: Set Administrator Password

    Set Administrator Password This function allows you to set an administrator username and password to prevent unauthorized users from changing any Wi-Fi SD card settings. Security settings on iOS device Security settings on Android device 1. From the Settings menu tap Security Settings.

  • Page 45: Wi-Fi Sd Information

    Wi-Fi SD Information Wi-Fi SD Information displays the total capacity, available capacity, MAC, IP Address and Firmware version of the Wi-Fi SD card. From the settings menu tap Wi-Fi SD Information. Wi-Fi SD information on iOS device Wi-Fi SD information on Android device...

  • Page 46: Connecting To The Wi-Fi Sd Card Using Other Devices

    Note: The default username and password are both admin (all lower case) 4. You will now be able to see the home screen of the Wi-Fi SD card, where you can view and download photos and videos from the Wi-Fi SD card, change Wi-Fi SD card settings, and view Wi-Fi SD information.
  • Page 47 View Photos & Videos Internet browser Wi-Fi SD card Photo gallery Internet browser Wi-Fi SD card Video gallery - Tap the desired photo / video thumbnail. View Photos / Videos Download Photos / Videos - Tap Download to save the file to local storage.
  • Page 48 Settings This menu lets you manage important functions of the Wi-Fi SD card such as, setting wireless preferences, wireless security, and setting administrator password. Internet browser Wi-Fi SD card Settings Set up new Username and Password. Administrator Account Wi-Fi Settings...
  • Page 49 Information Internet browser Wi-Fi SD card Network Device Information - MAC address, IP Address and Subnet Mask. Firmware - Firmware version and Build Date. Wireless - Wi-Fi SD Card Mode, SSID, and Channel. Wireless Client - The Host name, IP and Mac address of the Wi-Fi devices...
  • Page 50 “Shoot & View” images. Internet browser Wi-Fi SD Downloader Click the link “Wi-Fi SD downloader” at the top of the page to download the Wi- Fi SD Downloader to your computer. Click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar, select Tools, and then select...
  • Page 51 Drag and drop the file “wifisd.crx” that was downloaded in step 1 to the Chrome extension page. The Wi-Fi SD Downloader will be installed automatically. Switch to the Wi-Fi SD photo page and click on the Wi-Fi SD Downloader icon.
  • Page 52 Wi-Fi SD Downloader displays the latest photo taken with your camera on your computer instantly. It also allows you to select multiple files to download to your computer.
  • Page 53 Clear Clear the “Shoot & View” image viewer Download Tap Download to save files to the computer...

  • Page 54: Restore Defaults (Return To Original Settings)

    (On your camera) 1. Insert the Wi-Fi SD card into your camera. (For directions on inserting an SD card into your camera, please see your camera’s user manual.) 2. Power-on the camera and press the display button to view camera images. (For directions on viewing images on your camera, please see your camera’s user...

  • Page 55: Upgrading Firmware

    Upgrading Firmware Each time the Wi-Fi SD App is launched while connected to the Wi-Fi SD Card; it will check your card’s firmware version. If a newer version is available, a popup message www.transcend-info.com/downloads will notify you. Please go to to download it.

  • Page 56: Troubleshooting

    Please also check the number of devices currently connected to the Wi- Fi SD card. The Wi-Fi SD card can connect to up to 3 devices at the same time. I forgot the username and password. How do I access Wi-Fi SD settings? A: Please update firmware to reset defaults.
  • Page 57 A: Tap the More button from the App home screen and select Preference to edit the default download path of your Android device.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Operating Temperature 0° C (32° F) to 60° C (140° F) Certificates CE, FCC, BSMI Warranty Two-year Limited *In Direct Share mode, the Wi-Fi SD card only supports WPA2 encryption. Ordering Information Device Description Transcend P/N 16GB Wi-Fi SD TS16GWSDHC10...

  • Page 59: Get More Help

    Get more help If you cannot find the answer to your problem in this manual and are having difficulty with the Wi-Fi SD card or App, please visit our Tech Support website at www.transcend-info.com/support...

  • Page 60: Fcc Compliance & Advisory Statement

    FCC Compliance & Advisory Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for 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.
  • Page 61 NCC 警語 第十二條：經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用 者均不得得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。 第十四條：低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信；經發現 有干擾現象時，應立即停用，並改善至無干擾時方得繼續使用。 前項合法通信，指依電信法規定作業之無線電通信。低功率射頻電機須忍受合 法通信或工業、科學及醫療用電波輻射性電機設備之干擾。...

  • Page 62: Transcend Limited Warranty

    Transcend may refund or credit the current value of the product at the time the warranty claim is made. The decision made by Transcend shall be final and binding upon you. Transcend may refuse to provide inspection, repair or replacement service for products that are out of warranty, and will charge fees if these services are provided for out- of-warranty products.

  • Page 63: End-User License Agreement (Eula)

    End-User License Agreement (EULA) Software license terms and conditions 1. Generally. Transcend Information, Inc. ("Transcend") is willing to grant the following license to install or use the software and/or firmware (“Licensed Software”) pursuant to this End-User License Agreement (“Agreement”), whether provided separately or associated with a Transcend product (“Product”), to the original purchaser of the Product upon or with which the Licensed Software was installed or associated as of the time of purchase ("Customer") only if Customer accepts all of the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
  • Page 64 WARRANTIES AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WORKMANLIKE EFFORT, TITLE, AND NON-INFRINGEMENT. IN NO EVENT SHALL TRANSCEND BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS, ARISING OUT OF OR IN ANY WAY...
  • Page 65 (d) A waiver by either party of any term or condition of this Agreement or any breach thereof, in any one instance, will not waive such term or condition or any subsequent breach thereof. (e) Transcend may assign its rights under this Agreement without condition. (f) This Agreement will be binding upon and will inure...

  • Page 66: Gnu General Public License ("Gpl") Disclosure

    3) the GPL Software is distributed WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the GPL Software is with you. Transcend does not provide any support for the GPL software.

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