USER GUIDE SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick for Android Model: SDWS4 951 SanDisk Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035 ©2015 SanDisk Corporation.
Introduction Getting Started • Connecting to iPhone/iPad • Charging Wireless Stick • LED Indicator Application • Overview • File Management • Internet Connectivity • Camera Roll Backup • Photos • Videos • Music • Sharing & Social Network • Contact Management Personalize your Drive • Wi‐Fi Security • Power Saving • Wi‐Fi Connection Name • Reformatting Wireless Stick • About the Device • Firmware Update Troubleshooting & Support • In‐App Support • Online Support • Technical Specifications • Safety and Care
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Introduction SanDisk Wireless Stick Overview The flash drive reinvented for your phone, tablet and computer Wirelessly save and access your photos, videos and files Collect and share up to 128GB* Stream HD movies and music to up to 3 devices at the same time Connect wirelessly or simply plug into a USB port 4
Works with USB 2.0 connection interface or higher Wi‐Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4Ghz capable device Mobile device: Android version 4.2 or higher Other Wi‐Fi® enabled devices: a web browser, WebDAV client PC or Mac: Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or Mac OS 10.
Getting Started Connecting from iPhone/iPad 1 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. 2 Install the “SanDisk Connect” app from the App Store, if not already installed.
4 Launch the “SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick” mobile app. a. Select Wireless Stick Wi‐Fi network through the app. b. Wireless Stick Wi‐Fi network will appear as “SanDisk Connect ######” where ###### will be a unique identifier for your specific unit. Charging Wireless Stick Plug your drive into a computer USB port or a USB AC adaptor* to charge it.
Wireless Stick Status LED Status Device on White blinking WiFi data Transfer White rapid blinking Battery charging Amber solid Low battery warning Red blinking Firmware update Color cycling 8
Application Application overview SanDisk Connect app is the companion to your Wireless Stick. Its major functions: 1. Add photos/videos/files from the android device to the drive with the ‘+’ button. 2. Access other functions such as Auto‐backup, “My Downloads”, settings and transfer contacts through the menu icon in the top left corner.
File Management Use your Wireless Stick to transfer and manage files between your android device, PC and Mac. Connect mobile app is required to transfer files to/from android devices. Transfer files from your Android device to the Wireless Stick 1 Use the Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. 2 Select the add file button “+”.
3 You will be prompted to “Select from Photos” by default. You can change the option from drop down menu at the top left to select from videos/music/files. 4 Select the photos/videos/music/files you want to transfer (long press also initiates select). 5 “Select Destination” to specify where to store the files on your drive. You can choose “New Folder” option to create a new folder as the destination of the file transfer on the drive.
To transfer files between your Wireless Stick and computer simply plug the Wireless Stick into your computer’s USB port. 1 In the AutoPlay window, click Open folder to view files: 2 Drag and drop music, videos, photos, and documents between your computer and the Wireless Stick window.
Transfer files between Mac computer and Wireless Stick To transfer content between your Wireless Stick and Mac computer: 1 Plug your Wireless Stick into your Mac computer’s USB port. 2 Drag and drop music, videos, photos, and documents between your MAC and your Wireless Stick. The default device name will appear as “NO NAME”. You can rename the device for easier identification. ‘Two Click’ the device name and select rename.
You can transfer files between computers or mobile devices using 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. For computers this will allow multiple devices to connect wireless via a browser instead of a direct USB connection. 1 Connect to Wireless Stick Wi‐Fi network “SanDisk Connect ######” a. ###### will be a unique identifier for your specific unit. 2 Enter www.sandisk.
Internet Connectivity We understand how important it is for you to stay connected to Internet. Wireless Stick provides an option to stay connected to the Internet. Using Wi‐Fi To configure 1 Use the Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. 2 In the app, choose Menu Internet Connection Wi‐Fi. 3 Choose your preferred network and hit OK. Gallery Backup You can back up your camera roll to the Wireless Stick by setting up Gallery auto‐backup or manually backing up as needed.
To set‐up: 1 Use the Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. 2 On the app, go to Menu SettingsGallery Auto‐Backup. 3 To change the destination of the backed up files on the drive, select the “Destination” as a folder on the drive. The default destination is “Gallery Backup” 4 Turn on the “Gallery Auto‐Backup”. Backup may take longer than normal the 1st time. Once set up, only newly added files will be copied to the drive.
Backup may take longer than normal the 1st time. Once set up, only newly added files will be copied to the drive. Photos Supported file formats BMP, TIF, TIFF, JPG, PNG, GIF, XBM, ICO, TGA Playback 1 Use the Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. 2 The contents of the drive will appear. Browse to the folder containing your photos. 3 Tap the photo you’d like to view. 4 You can view other photos in the same folder by swiping left or right.
2 Select the settings icons in the top right. There are options for the transition type and the time duration for each photo. Videos Supported file formats WMV, AVI, MKV, MP4, MOV, FLV, MPG, RMVB, M4V, TS Playback 1 Use the Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. 2 The contents of the drive will appear. Browse to the folder containing your videos. 3 Tap the video you want to play. 4 You can play other videos in the same folder by swiping left or right.
2 The contents of the drive will appear. Browse to the folder containing your music. 3 Tap the song you want to play. 4 You can play the other songs in the same folder by swiping left or right. Playback supports music purchased from iTunes. Some DRM‐protected content is not supported. Check with the content provider for playback restrictions. While music is playing, you can continue to browse files and view photos. A music toolbar will be visible at the bottom of the screen.
Sharing & Social Network You can share files from your Wireless Stick in many ways including Facebook, Twitter and others from within the app. How to share 1 Use the Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. 2 Press the (options button) at the top right corner of the screen and choose “Select”. You can also initiate selection by long press on any file. 3 Select at the top of the screen. 4 Choose the desired upload/share option.
Restore 1 Use the Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. 2 Go to Menu Settings Transfer Contacts Restore 3 Choose the backup file you’d like to restore. 4 Select “Restore”. The contact restore operation may create duplicate contacts.
Personalize your Wireless Stick Wi‐Fi Security You can secure the Wi‐Fi connection of your drive with a password and restrict the access. 1 Use the Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. 2 Go to Menu Settings Security 3 Enable “Security”. 4 Choose and confirm the password of your choice. Any future Wi‐Fi connection request will require this password. Power Saving The drive would go into power save mode automatically when it is an inactive for a particular time period.
1 Use the Connect mobile app to access your Wireless Stick. 2 Go to Menu Settings Change Drive Wi‐Fi Name. 3 In the text box, name the drive and hit OK. Reformatting Wireless Stick 1 Connect the drive to a PC/Mac computer through the USB connector. 2 Format the drive as a regular USB flash drive. Wireless Stick 64GB and above can be formatted as exFAT. 16/32GB must be formatted as FAT32. All data on the drive will be lost after formatting. Please back up your data before formatting.
Firmware Update SanDisk continuously improves our user experience with bug fixes and enhancements. The SanDisk Connect mobile app may notify you that a new firmware is available. The app will also provide any instructions to update firmware. It is always recommended to update to the latest firmware version.
Troubleshooting & Support Hardware Reset To reset settings to factory default values: while the Wireless Stick is off, press and hold the power button down for about 15 seconds until the LED flashes red and green (will turn white again). The device name, password, power save time, and Internet Connectivity settings will all be reset to default values. This reset will not change the firmware version. In‐app Support Go to Menu Help. To access the app walkthrough, getting started guide and online support.
Technical Specifications Form Factor: USB flash drive Memory/Storage: embedded flash memory, not user removable (available capacities: 16 GB, 32 GB, 64 GB, and 128 GB1) Battery Type: Built‐in, non‐replaceable rechargeable lithium polymer battery Operating Duration: Up to 4 hours of continuous usage2 Battery Charging: Over USB 2.0‐powered connection (500mA); up to 2 hours for a full charge Simultaneous wireless usage and charge with compatible USB power adapter Wireless Connectivity: Wi‐Fi: IEEE 802.
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3,048m) Maximum File Size: <4GB (16 GB, 32 GB versions), limited only by capacity (64 GB, 128 GB versions) Dimensions: 3.03” x 0.75” x 0.43” (77mm x 19mm x 11mm) Weight: 21.76g (0.77oz) Regulatory Statement FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
• Connect the equipment to a different outlet so that the equipment and receiver are on different branch circuits. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important: Changes or modifications to this product not authorized by SanDisk could void the electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and wireless compliance and negate your authority to operate the product.
(1) l'appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l'utilisateur de l'appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est susceptible d'en compromettre le fonctionnement. EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby, SanDisk declares that this SanDisk Connect Wireless Stick is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. EN 300 328 v1.7.1 (2006‐10) EN 301489‐17 v1.3.
When a Wireless Stick is in a pocket with other metallic objects, make sure the cap is in place. Never charge a Wireless Stick unattended. Charge a Wireless Stick in an area away from flammable materials. Never intentionally heat a Wireless Stick in a microwave oven or dryer or place in a fire. Never use the Wireless Stick in temperatures above 60°C (140°F). Stop using a Wireless Stick if any abnormal heat, odor, deformation, discoloration, or other abnormal condition is detected.
Do not store a Wireless Stick in a dusty or dirty area because mechanicals parts may be damaged or cease to work. Do not attempt to open or modify a Wireless Stick. It contains no internal serviceable parts. Attempting to modify a Wireless Stick can damage the device and cause it to operate in violation of government regulations and can cause a safety concern. Do not drop, shake, strike, crush, or blend a Wireless Stick as this may damage the device.
For proper maintenance of the battery, it is best to periodically let the Wireless Stick discharge. We do not recommend keeping the Wireless Stick plugged in. For the best battery life, we recommend charging and discharging the Wireless Stick at least one a month. Long Term Storage If the Wireless Stick will not be used, it is best to keep the battery around 50% charged. To charge the battery to approximately 50%, fully discharge the Wireless Stick until it turns itself off, then let it charge for 1 hour.
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