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Verbatim MediaShare Wireless SD/USB device User Information

Verbatim MediaShare Wireless SD/USB device User Information

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MediaShare Wireless

Product Overview

The Verbatim portable MediaShare Wireless SD/USB device allows you to use SD memory cards and USB external
storage devices as Wi-Fi accessible media. Simply insert your SD memory card into the SD slot or connect your USB
external storage into the built-in USB port. Power on the unit and you can now wirelessly access your videos, music,
photos, data and stream them to your iPad®, iPhone®, Android™ tablets and smartphones. There is no need to worry
about running out of space on your mobile devices.
For maximum portability, the MediaShare Wireless has a built-in rechargeable battery. Plug it into any available USB
port on your computer to charge the battery.

Product Features

Supports SDXC, SDHC and SD memory cards up to 128GB. SD adapter is needed for MicroSD and MiniSD.
Supports USB storage devices
Stream media to up to 5 Wi-Fi-connected users simultaneously*
Access and stream your music, videos, photos and data from an SD memory card or from USB external
storage using the free custom mobile app supporting iOS and Android operating systems
Built-in micro USB port for charging and data transfer function
Up to 9 Hours of continuous battery life**
In power off mode, able to charge your other portable electronic devices through MediaShare's USB host port.
Search function to locate and access your files
Internet access capability via wireless, supporting 802.11 b/g/n speeds
Support multiple platform client tools, including iPad/iPhone/Android
* Streaming performance limited by Wi-Fi bandwidth, encoded file data rate and player buffering capability.
**Battery life subject to normal usage conditions and configurations.

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Summary of Contents for Verbatim MediaShare Wireless SD/USB device

  • Page 1: Product Overview

    MediaShare Wireless Product Overview The Verbatim portable MediaShare Wireless SD/USB device allows you to use SD memory cards and USB external storage devices as Wi-Fi accessible media. Simply insert your SD memory card into the SD slot or connect your USB external storage into the built-in USB port.
  • Page 2: Product View

    Product View COMPONENT DESCRIPTION  1. Battery Level LED Green ON: The battery power is more than 30%.  Red ON: The battery power is between 10% and 30%.  Red Fast Flashing: The battery power is depleted and the unit will soon shut down. ...
  • Page 3: Operating Modes

    Operating Modes There are three main operating modes. 1. Direct USB Connection. Connect the device to your computer’s USB port using the provided USB cable. The device will automatically mount on your desktop or in “My Computer”. In this mode the battery of the MediaShare Wireless SD/USB will charge, and you can transfer files between your computer and either an installed SD memory card or an installed USB drive.
  • Page 4 Make sure that your portable device’s WIFI connection is enabled and connect to your MediaShare Wireless wifi connection called “Verbatim-XXXX” where XXXX is the last 4 characters of the unique MAC (Media Access Control) address code of your MediaShare Wireless, when prompted for wifi security key, enter the password printed on the bottom of your MediaShare Wireless.
  • Page 5 Search for “MediaShare Wireless” and install the app Wireless set up screen From the list of available wireless networks select the network named Verbatim-XXXX You will be prompted for the password which can be found on the label on the underside of the MediaShare Wireless...
  • Page 6 MediaShare Homescreen When connected via wi-fi to the MediaShare Wireless the app will open by default on the “MyMediaShare” tab showing the connected storage devices. Taping on either of the device icons will open a file listing of the contents. Change file Change Go back...
  • Page 7 View Default file view is Thumbnail view, by clicking View button the view will change to List view 3 Dot Menu The “3 Dot Menu” provides the opportunity to change the operating language of the software to one of the following choices English –...
  • Page 8 SD Card/USB Drive Selecting SD Card or USB drive will open up the file browser, scroll through the thumbnails or access the containing folder. Select the file to play music files, play video files, view photographs or to open up document files such as excel, word, powerpoint and pdf.
  • Page 9 Photos will be opened directly within the app Return to previous screen Play Mode - Repeat Play All Images (10 sec. Per Image) (Default Play Mode) Play Mode – Play All One Time Press to Start Slideshow Press to Pause Slideshow Press to access Background Music options.
  • Page 10 Music Files will be played directly within the app Press once to return to start of track, Twice to jump to previous track. Press to Start Track Press to Pause Track Press to jump to next track. Repeat all tracks in folder (Default play mode) Plays current track once and then stops.
  • Page 11 Settings The settings option is available when “MyMediaShare” is accessible. The most common reason to access the settings will be related to Wi-Fi and Internet Bridge Settings Host Must begin with a letter and followed by a combination of letters, numbers or dashes (-). Name Length must be 2-8 characters.
  • Page 12 Setting Up Wireless Bridge Function Tap or slide the “Off switch” to enable the Internet Bridge mode Region option is then available, select Region to see a list of available country settings – these settings regulate the actual wireless channels that can be used in each named countries.
  • Page 13 The default channel assignment is “auto” but you can specify the channel from those allowable in the country selected above.
  • Page 14 Select your chosen network from the list of available wireless networks. Enter the network key, press “Join” Click on “Settings” and finally click “OK” You may need to reconnect to the MediaShare wireless network. On the MediaShare you will see the Wide Area Network LED illuminated.
  • Page 15 Search Once you have selected a folder within one of the storage volumes (SD Card, USB storage or internal storage within smartphone or tablet) you can use the search function. The search function operates within the folder that you are navigating – it does not allow you to search sub folders, you must access the individual sub folders and then search.
  • Page 16 Manage Select Manage option and you will see the screen below. This screen allows you to copy content to and from the MediaShare storage and your smartphone or tablet. You can copy individual files or select “Select All” to copy all files. Once files have been selected click on “Copy”...
  • Page 17 Once you click “Copy” you will be provided with a choice of file destinations (dependent on storage connected to MediaShare). In this example content from an SD card can be copied to a USB drive connected to the MediaShare as well as the iPad (“Local”) When you select Local you must chose one of the 4 folders created on the iPad...
  • Page 18 The copy status will be displayed listing the queued and copied files.  Click the “Done” ( ) button to close the copy function.
  • Page 19 Q. I can't find the Verbatim-XXXX device on my list of wireless devices? A. Please confirm the MediaShare Wireless Wi-Fi LED is "ON". A blinking Wi-FI LED indicates Wi-FI initialization is in process.
  • Page 20 Q. I have checked your web site and have found a firmware update file, but I don’t know if it is a newer version than the one I am already using. How can I find out my current firmware version? A.
  • Page 21 Q. I have copied photographs from my SD card to my iPad but I cannot see them when I open the Photos app, where are they? A. MediaShare Wireless app creates a number of folders on your tablet where content can be stored locally.