PQI A400 User Manual

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A400
Wireless Portable USB Drive
Version:1.0

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  • Page 1 Users’ ’ ’ ’ Manual A400 Wireless Portable USB Drive Version:1.0...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Charging the Battery .....................8 Connecting Your Computer...................8 Remove Air Pen from Your Computer ................8 Installing the Air Pen App: PQI Air Pen+...............9 Connecting to the Air Pen ................... 11 Using the PQI Air Pen+ App ..................13 Air Pen: browsing files..................13 Image: browing pictures................16...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Introduction Thank you for purchasing the PQI Air Pen, a portable storage device with both WiFi and USB connectivity. With the WiFi function, Air Pen allows you to move data to and from WiFi-enabled handheld devices such as iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Android smart phones and tablet computers.
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents Air Pen Quick Start Guide...
  • Page 5: Features

    Features Photo browsing Document browsing Music playing Video playing Wi-Fi WPA2 encryption support Supports to up to 5 devices for wireless file transmission iOS and Android support iOS app available Android app available Wireless sharing of photo, video, music and document files Long-life lithium-ion battery for video playing of up to over 2 hours Secure WiFi encryption and authentication WiFi access point functions with the built-in Ethernet port...
  • Page 6: System Requirements

    System Requirements Required OS for file transmission to/from the Air Pen via USB: Microsoft Windows® XP Microsoft Windows Vista® Microsoft Windows® 7 Microsoft Windows® 8 Mac® OSX 10.5 or newer Linux® Kernel 2.4 or newer Required mobile OS for Air Pen+ app: iOS: iPhone 3GS, 4, 4S, 5, iPod touch (4 Generation) and iPad, iPad 2, New iPad (iOS 4.0 or newer...
  • Page 7: Know Your Air Pen

    Know Your Air Pen Reset Button Power switch ON: to activate Wi-Fi functions OFF: Air Pen performs as a USB drive for data storage USB interface For battery charging and file transfer. Note: the WiFi function can be activated when the Air Pen is being charged via the USB interface, but USB can not trasfer files at the same time.
  • Page 8: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Please fully charge the battery of your Air Pen before first use. You can use a USB charger or the USB port on your computer; check the battery LED indicator for charging status. Connecting Your Computer Air Pen will start to charge once connected to your computer. There are two charging modes depending on the on/off status of the WiFi function: (1) Wi-Fi OFF: Air Pen can be used as a USB thumb drive when the WiFi function is deactivated.
  • Page 9: Installing The Air Pen App: Pqi Air Pen

    PQI Air Pen+ is a companion multimedia app developed exclusively for the PQI Air Pen. Both iOS and Android users can use it to access files stored in the Air Pen wirelessly. PQI Air Pen+ categorizes image, music and video files in the Air Pen, so you can find the ones you need more quickly.
  • Page 10 Installing PQI Air Pen+ on Android 1. Enter the Google Play store on your Android device and search for P QI Air Pen+” or “PQI”. “ 2. Locate P QI Air Pen+ and enter the download screen. Choose “Free App and then press “...
  • Page 11: Connecting To The Air Pen

    (2) Open the WiFi setting on your iOS/Android device, and then select “PQI Air Pen” to establish the wireless connection. (3) When the connection is established, start the “PQI Air Pen+” app to access the files stored in the Air Pen.
  • Page 13: Using The Pqi Air Pen+ App

    Using the PQI Air Pen+ App If your iOS/Android device has been wirelessly connected to the Air Pen, you can use the “PQI Air Pen+” app to browse the store files or perform simple operations. Important note: please make sure the types of files you are using are accepted by your iOS or Android device.
  • Page 14 Press the button, and then select “Delete”, “Refresh”, “Create Folder”, “Download” or “Exit” to preform the respective funcion; or select “Cancel” to return to the previous screen. File operating functions Delete When D elete is selected, a red button will appear on the left of the designated file. Press the “...
  • Page 15 Refresh Select R efresh to refresh the file list. “ ” Create Folder Select C reate Folder to add a new folder under the current directory. “ ” Enter the name for the new folder Download Tick the checkbox on the right of the file you need, and then select D ownload to transfer the “...
  • Page 16: Image: Browing Pictures

    Exit Select E xit to leave the Air Pen+ app “ ” Image: browing pictures Choose the I mage option to browse the pictures with formats supported by the Air Pen. Please “ ” refer to the Supported Formats section for format details. The Image screen Select the specific images to disply in the slide show mode.
  • Page 17 Press the button to show the checkbox on the lower right of each image. You may select certain images and save them into a photo album (iOS only) or a folder. Check the photos to save into an album...
  • Page 18: Music: Search For Music

    Music: search for music Select the Music option to show all the songs with supported formats on the screen. Please refer to Supported Formats section for format details. Music list screen Play your favorite songs. Music playing screen...
  • Page 19: Video: Watching Movies

    Video: watching movies Choose the V ideo option to browse video files with supported formats on the screen. Select the “ ” video you d like to enjoy and the playback will start automatically. Please refer to the Supported ’ Formats section for format details.
  • Page 20: File List

    File list Choose this option to browse the list of downloaded files. Select a file to see its contents, or tick the checkbox on the right to upload this file to the Air Pen. This function can be used without connecting to the Air Pen.
  • Page 21: Settings

    Upload photos (iOS only) Press the button to show contents of the built-in photo album. Select photos to upload to the Air Pen. Settings Settings screen Logging in: The factory setting of Air Pen allows you to perform configurations without logging in. However it’s recommended to assign administrator name and password in the first use for data security.
  • Page 22 Device name/SSID : The default value is “PQI Air Pen” and you can freely modify it to any name you like. The name will appear on the wireless network as the name of your access point. Wi-Fi password: You decide to set a password for your WiFi network or not.
  • Page 23 Web Page Settings / Using the WiFi Access Point Press and hold the power button for 2 seconds until the LED turns green, indicating the Air Pen has been powered up. Wait a few seconds for the blinking blue WiFi LED light, which means the wireless network function has been activated.
  • Page 24 Wireless backup If you also own a PQI Air Bank, you can also use it to wirelessly back up the files stored in your Air Bank with just a button press: P r e s s t h e B a c k u p b u t t o n o n y o u r P Q I A i r B a n k...
  • Page 25 FCC Compliance and Advisory 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, according to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

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