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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Index Preface ............................5 About your DataStation® pocket air ..................6 Specifications ..........................7 Package contents ........................8 Safety instructions ........................9 Battery ............................ 9 Operation ..........................9 Cleaning and maintenance ..................... 9 Get to know your DataStation ..................... 10 Control elements and connectors ................
  • Page 3 12.2.2 Storage Information .................... 15 12.2.3 Network Information ................... 15 12.3 Settings ..........................16 12.3.1 User ........................... 16 12.3.2 Disk ........................... 16 12.3.3 Network ........................16 12.3.4 Services ........................18 12.3.5 System ........................19 12.3.6 Wizard ........................20 12.4 Help ............................20 13 About PocketAir app ......................
  • Page 4 16 Disconnecting the DataStation® from the computer (USB) ........30 17 Turning off the DataStation® ....................30 18 Resetting / Load default settings ..................30 19 Copyrights and trademark notice ..................31 20 Battery disposal ........................32 21 CE ..............................33 22 Support information .......................

  • Page 5: Preface

    Preface We wish you a lot of fun with the TrekStor DataStation pocket air. Please read the following instructions carefully so that you can become acquainted with the functions of this product and its use. The manual describes the operation of the device as an example. Due to the variety of external devices with different operating systems and applications, formal variations are possible.

  • Page 6: About Your Datastation® Pocket Air

    About your DataStation® pocket air The TrekStor DataStation pocket air is an external hard drive with the Wi-Fi feature, USB 3.0 interface and network connection. The device offers wireless access to files and streams music, video and pictures to your tablet, smartphone or notebook. The integrated battery does Wi-Fi regardless of the power outlet and is also suitable as a mobile charging station (Power-Bank).

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Specifications Dimensions (W x H x D) 82 mm x 25 mm x 129 mm Weight About 285 g, depending on HDD used Housing Plastic Colour White 4 (Power, HDD, WI-FI, Internet) Capacity 500 GB or 1.000 GB Built-in storage device SATA-HDD 2,5"...

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package contents • TrekStor DataStation pocket air • USB 3.0 cable (USB-A / Micro-USB) • Quick guide • Software PocketAirFinder (Windows / Mac) on HDD • PocketAir App (via Download)

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions

    Safety instructions It is essential to observe the following safety instructions! a Technical work on the product can be performed only by qualified persons. The product may neither be opened nor changes be carried out to it. The components cannot be serviced by the user. 5.1 Battery a Charge the battery only in a temperature range from 5°...

  • Page 10: Get To Know Your Datastation

    Get to know your DataStation Control elements and connectors...

  • Page 11: Starting Up For The First Time

    Once you have connected your DataStation via the included micro USB cable to a computer or to a socket using a suitable power supply (e. g. TrekStor USB-Charger e.fs), it is automatically charged. After 3 hours with USB power adapter (5 hours over PC), the battery will be fully charged and the charging will stop automatically to prevent overcharging.

  • Page 12: Using The Datastation As An External Usb Hard Drive

    The PocketAirFinder software helps you to get comfortable access to DataStation from your PC or Mac via LAN or WI-FI. You'll find it on your DataStation in the main directory or even on the product page www.trekstor.de. Copy the software to the desktop or a folder of your choice.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Datastation® For Wi-Fi Access

    • Open the folder by double clicking. You see the contents of your DataStation. Now you can manage files and folders, as you are accustomed to from an external hard drive. Setting up the DataStation® for Wi-Fi access The integrated web management software is an HTML-based utility. It requires no software installation.

  • Page 14: The Setup Menu Of The Datastation

    • To start the program, please confirm the appearing window with "Y ". • After a short time the name of your DataStation appears with an IP address, assigned by your router for the LAN connection. Furthermore, with active and connected Wi-Fi, the IP address of the DataStation is also displayed.

  • Page 15: 12 "My Pocketair" Web Management

    12 "My PocketAir" Web Management 12.1 Explorer Function “My PocketAir” allows you to upload or download files to your PC, Mac, Tablet or Smartphone. You can even create, copy, cut, delete and rename folders and file names - just as known from your PC or Mac. 12.2 Information Detailed information about hardware, disk space and network status are found here.

  • Page 16: Settings

    12.3 Settings The default settings can be changed here. Please note that incorrect entries may lead to malfunction of DataStation. In this case you have to load default settings (Chapter 12.3.5.4). 12.3.1 User Click the “U ” thumbnail. This window will allow you to modify the admin password.
  • Page 17 Channel: The default setting is " ". There are 13 channels available to be selected. AUTO Password: Here you can create a new password for your wireless connection (default 11111111). Use minimum 8 to maximum 63 characters. Security: Available settings are None, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, WPA2-PSK mixed (standard).

  • Page 18: Services

    Selecting Wireless Access SSID: Type-in the SSID name or click the “S ” button to automatically search for the available wireless networks. To view it, click the arrow icon in the SSID entry field. The available Wi-Fi connections are displayed. Select your preferred network. Password: Type in the correct password to join the selected wireless network connection.

  • Page 19: System

    Firmware Upgrade With this function the device firmware is being upgraded: Step 1: Download, if available, the latest version of the firmware from the website www.trekstor.de to your PC. Step 2: Click the "U " button and follow the instructions to complete the PGRADE upgrade.

  • Page 20: Wizard

    12.3.6 Wizard Using the wizard you can easily and conveniently make the necessary settings. Simply follow the instructions for Internet access, Wi-Fi settings and user settings. After that "My PocketAir" restarts and you can log in with the new settings. 12.4 Help Here you will find the integrated help for My PocketAir Web management.

  • Page 21: About Pocketair App

    13 About PocketAir app The "PocketAir" App is a software application to gain access from smartphones and tablets to the DataStation. Please download the app from Google Play Store for Android devices or from AppStore for Apple devices. Turn on Wi-Fi on the DataStation by pressing the )-button (F). The Status LED Wi-Fi (D) lights blue.

  • Page 22: The Pocketair Menu

    13.2 The PocketAir menu In the lower part of the menu, you can switch between the DataStation "M " and your mobile device "M ". OCKET EVICE Tap the 3-point icon to view status information in other sub-menus at your fingertips.

  • Page 23: The "My Pocketair" Menu

    13.2.1 The "My PocketAir" menu This menu shows the app functions for operating and managing the files on your DataStation. It also shows the folder for the files on your DataStation. The presentation can be different depending on the model, manufacturer and operating system. Home Tap on the "H "- button to return to the Home screen.

  • Page 24: The "My Device" Menu

    13.2.2 The "My Device" menu This menu shows the app functions for operating and managing the files on your mobile device. It also shows the folders from the directory "W " for documents, music, photos and DISK videos, as well as the folder for the data memory of your mobile device and any existing memory cards.

  • Page 25: Copy And Delete Files

    Home Tap on the "H "- button to return to the Home screen. View You can select between icon and list view. Back Tap "B " if you are in a folder or submenu to be back again one level higher.

  • Page 26: Media Playback

    13.4 Media playback With the "PocketAir" App you can open supported audio, video and image files from your DataStation and directly play or display. Locate the respective file and tap it. i Note: The presentations may vary depending on the model, manufacturer and operating system of your mobile device.

  • Page 27: Photos

    13.4.2 Photos Representable photos are accompanied by an icon of its content. Tap the icon to display the image. An image viewer will open. Tap the image to see the menu bar. By default, only the tapped image is displayed. Tap the “Play”...

  • Page 28: Videos

    13.4.3 Videos Videos are displayed with a stylized movie icon. Tap the desired movie icon and the video starts with the default player for your mobile device. i Note: The operation and settings of your video playback vary, depending on which movie player is installed on your mobile device.

  • Page 29: Using The Datastation® For Wi-Fi Internet Access (Hotspot)

    Using the DataStation® for Wi-Fi Internet access (Hotspot) Using a router with internet access, but without Wi-Fi, you can connect your device via the Wi-Fi feature of your DataStation to the internet. • Connect the DataStation to the router with a RJ-45 Ethernet network cable. •...

  • Page 30: Disconnecting The Datastation® From The Computer (Usb)

    Disconnecting the DataStation® from the computer (USB) a Attention: Please follow the recommended log-off procedure to avoid damages to the device or data loss! Windows® 8/7/Vista™/XP Left-click to the symbol "S " at the bottom right corner of the task AFELY REMOVE HARDWARE bar.

  • Page 31: Copyrights And Trademark Notice

    IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the U.S. and other countries and is used under license Copyright © 2013 TrekStor GmbH. All rights reserved. Other cited product or company names may be trademarks or brand names of the respective owner.

  • Page 32: Battery Disposal

    Battery disposal Reporting requirement according to the Battery Directive (BattV) Batteries are not part of the domestic waste. The consumer is obliged to return no longer used batteries properly. Please dispose of them by a specialized trade or a battery collection point. Hereby you make an important contribution to environmental protection.

  • Page 34: Support Information

    Support information If you have any questions regarding your TrekStor product, please proceed as follows: • Check the features as well as the functions of your device (apparent on the packaging), in order to use the correct settings. • Read the manual carefully.

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