Apotop Wi-Copy DW21 User manual

Personal
Cloud Storage
iOS
5200
mAh
802.11 b/g/n 14 USB Flash Drive
& SD card Free App
Android
DW21
Wi-Copy

Safety Instructions 1
Location of Controls 2
Charging the Wi-Copy 3
Charging an Apple or Android Device 3
Operation – Apple Devices 4
Operation – Android Devices 10
Operation – Wi-Fi Hotspot 16
Operation – Wi-Fi Repeater 18
Operation – Other Wi-Fi Setting 19
Operation – APP Setting 20
Resetting the Wi-Copy 21
Contacting Us 21
Table of Contents

Safety Instructions
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, 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. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment
does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
1.Reorient the receiving antenna.
2.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
4.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
ADDITIONAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• Do not try and disassemble or remodel the Wi-Copy. Doing so may cause the unit to mal
function and may void the warranty.
• Do not place the Wi-Copy in places that are exposed to oil, water or dust.
• Keep your Wi-Copy away from heated sources such as heaters or prolonged direct sunlight.
• Do not drop the Wi-Copy as it may cause serious damage and may void the warranty.
• Do not dispose of the unit via conventional domestic waste as it contains a battery.
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Location of Controls
1. Power Indicator
2. Wi-Fi Indicator
3. Charging Indicator
4. Card/Drive Indicator
5. SD Card Slot
6. USB Port
7. Function Switch
8. RJ-45 Jack
9. Micro USB Port
10. Reset Button
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Charging the Wi-Copy
When the Power Indicator is orange, it is time to charge the battery. To charge this unit, simply
connect the small end of the supplied Micro USB cable to the Micro USB port on this unit and the other
end to a powered USB port on a computer or a USB power adapter (not included). While charging,
the Charging Indicator will light red. When fully charged, the Charging Indicator will turn off.
Charging an Apple or Android Device
To charge an Apple or Android device, simply plug the cable from the external device charging port
to the USB port on the Wi-Copy. Then slide the Function switch to the Charge position

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Operation – Apple Devices
Using the Wi-Copy as a Card Reader
Screens may vary slightly depending on the Apple device
you are using.
Download the Wi-Copy App from the Apple App Store.
Insert an SD Card into the SD Card slot OR insert a
USB storage device into the USB port.
Slide the Function switch to the position;
the Power Indicator will light and after a short
while, the indicator will blink blue and the
Wi-Copy will be available. Tap the Settings App
on your i-device, then select Wi-Fi. From this
Wi-Fi list, select Wi-Copy_xxxxxx
(x represents random numbers/letters).
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Operation – Apple Devices
Tap the Wi-Copy App to open the App. You will see five items:
Select the SD Card or Flash Drive to view the contents or select
one of the categories and the valid files will appear. See below
for valid file formats.
Video: M4V, MP4, MOV
Photos: JPG, BMP, PNG
Music: MP3, WAV, AAC
Documents: PDF, DOC, PPT, TXT, HTM, XLS, .KEY, .PAGES, .NUMBER
Tap one of the files and it will play/appear right in the
Wi-Copy App!
If you try to play a non-valid file, “Unable to Open” will
appear on the screen.
Miscellaneous Editing Options: While a list (music, photo, SD
Card, etc.) appears, tap Edit, tap on the desired file(s) and then
click the icon. This will bring up buttons which perform the
following functions:
Save to Library (Photos only): Tap to save the photo to your
device photo library.
Download: Tap to download the file into your Collections.
Move: Tap to move the file into another folder.
Export: Tap to export the file into other APP like Dropbox.
Rename: Tap to rename the file.
Delete: Tap to delete the file.
Cancel: Tap to cancel.
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Operation – Apple Devices
Create a Folder: While a list (music, photo, SD Card, etc.) appears,
enter SD or USB device, tap Edit and then tap the icon.
This will allow you to create and name a new folder.
Sort: While a list (music, photo, SD Card, etc.) appears,
enter SD or USB device, tap the icon to bring up
the sorting options (Name, Type or Date).
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Operation – Apple Devices
Viewing or Uploading Files in Your Collections
Screens may vary slightly depending on the Apple device
you are using.
Turn on the unit and open the Wi-Copy App as previously described.
Tap the Collections icon at the bottom of the screen and the
Collections screen will appear.
If any files have been saved to your collection, simply tap on one to
play/view it in the Wi-Copy App.
To Upload a file from the photos on your device to an SD Card/Flash
Drive, tap Upload From Camera Roll . Select photo(s) then tap Done.
Select where to upload the files to, then tap Done and the unit will
upload the files.
Note: Tap the Status icon at the bottom of the screen to show the
status of any transferring files.
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Operation – Apple Devices
xMiscellaneous Editing Options: While in the Collection list, tap
Edit , tap on the desired file(s) and then click the icon. This will
bring up buttons which perform the following functions:
Upload: Tap to upload the file into another location.
Move: Tap to move the file into another folder.
Export: Tap to export the file into a program like Dropbox.
Rename: Tap to rename the file.
Delete: Tap to delete the file.
Mail: Tap to email the file.
Cancel: Tap to cancel.
Create a Folder: While in the Collection list, tap Edit and then tap
the icon. This will allow you to create and name a new folder.
Sort: While in the Collection’s list, tap the icon to bring
up the sorting options (Name,Type or Date).
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Safety Instructions 1
Location of Controls 2
Charging the Wi-Copy 3
Charging an Apple or Android Device 3
Operation – Apple Devices 4
Operation – Android Devices 10
Operation – Wi-Fi Hotspot 16
Operation – Wi-Fi Repeater 18
Operation – Other Wi-Fi Setting 19
Operation – APP Setting 20
Resetting the Wi-Copy 21
Contacting Us 21
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Operation – Apple Devices
Copying Files From One Device to Another
Screens may vary slightly depending on the
Apple device you are using.
Insert an SD Card into the SD Card slot AND
a Flash Drive into the USB port. Turn on the
unit and open the Wi-Copy App as previously
described.
Click on the device you want to copy a file from, USB or SD.
To Copy: Tap Edit,tap the icon, then tap on the desired file(s).
Tap Copy and then tap the other drive. After choosing the folder,
click Done to finish copying the file.
Note:Tap the Status icon at the bottom of the screen to show the
status of any transferring files.
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Operation – Android Devices
Using the Wi-Copy as a Card Reader
Screens may vary slightly depending on the Android device
you are using.
Insert an SD Card into the SD Card slot OR
insert a USB storage device into the USB port.
Slide the Function switch to the position ; the Power
Indicator will light and after a short while, will blink blue
and the Wi-Copy will be available. Enter the Settings App on
your device, then select Wi-Fi. From this Wi-Fi list, select
Wi-Copy_xxxxxx (x represents random numbers/letters).
Download the Wi-Copy App from the Google Play Store.
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Operation – Android Devices
Tap the Wi-Copy App to open the App. You will see five items:
Videos, Photos, Music, Documents and the SD Card/USB storage
device you inserted.
Select the SD Card or USB storage device to view the contents or
select one of the categories and the valid files will appear.
See below for valid file formats.
Video: Please download MX Player or MoboPlayer to watch
videos on this App.
Photos: JPG, BMP, PNG
Music: MP3, WAV, AAC
Documents: PDF, DOC, PPT, TXT, HTM, XLS
Note: For HTC/Samsung Phone, please use the built-in Polaris
Office App. For other Android phones, please download
OliveOffice.
Tap one of the files and it will play/appear right in the
Wi-Reader App! See step 4 for valid file types. If you try to
play a non-valid file, an error will appear on the screen.
Miscellaneous Editing Options: While a list (music, photo, etc.)
appears, tap the icon in list (top right), tap on the desired file
and then click the icon (top left). This will bring up buttons
which perform the following functions:
Download: Tap to download the file into your Collections (see
page 14).
Export: Tap to export the file into a program like Dropbox.
Rename: Tap to rename the file.
Move: Tap to move the file.
Delete: Tap to delete the file.
Cancel: Tap to cancel.
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Operation – Android Devices
Create a Folder: While a list (music, photo, SD Card, etc.)
appears, tap the icon at the top left. This will allow
you to create and name a new folder.

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Operation – Android Devices
Viewing or Uploading Files in Your Collections
Screens may vary slightly depending on the Android device
you are using.
Turn on the unit and open the Wi-Copy App as previously
described. Tap the Collections icon at the bottom of the
screen and the Collections screen will appear.
If any valid files have been saved to your collection, simply tap
on one to play/view it in the Wi-Copy App.
To Upload a file from your device to an SD Card/Flash Drive,
tap Upload From Smartphone. Select file(s), tap Choose
target folder then tap Upload and the unit will upload the files.
Note: Tap the Status icon at the bottom of the screen to
show the status of any transferring files.
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Operation – Android Devices
Miscellaneous Editing Options: While in the Collection list,
tap the icon (top right), tap on the desired file and then click
the icon (top left). This will bring up buttons which perform
the following functions:
Upload: Tap to upload the file into another location.
Export: Tap to email the file.
Rename: Tap to rename the file.
Move: Tap to move the file into another folder.
Delete: Tap to delete the file.
Cancel: Tap to cancel.
While in the Collection list, tap the icon to
create a new folder.
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Operation – Android Devices
Copying Files From One Device to Another
Screens may vary slightly depending on the
ANDROID device you are using.
IInsert an SD Card into the SD Card slot AND a
Flash Drive into the USB port. Turn on the unit
and open the Wi-Copy App as previously described.
To Copy: Tap the icon (top right), tap on the desired file and
then click the icon (top left). Tap Copy and then tap the
other drive. After choosing the folder, click Copy to finish copying
the file.
Note: Tap the Status icon at the bottom of the screen to show
the status of any transferring files.
Click on the device you want to copy a file from, USB or SD.
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Operation - Wi-Fi Hotspot
Creating a Wi-Fi Hotspot
Screens may vary slightly depending on the
device youare using.
Plug internet cable into the RJ-45 jack.
It is recommended to keep the Wi-Copy
connected to the computer or power adapter;
extending the usage time as Wi-Fi hotspot.
Slide the Function switch to the position; the Power Indicator
will light and after a short while, the indicator will blink blue
and the Wi-Copy will be available. Tap the Settings App on
your iOS device, then select Wi-Fi (on Android, go to Wi-Fi setting).
From this Wi-Fi list, select Wi-Copy_xxxxxx (x represents random digits).
Open the device browser then enter “10.10.1.1” in the
space provided for the url. The File Server screen will appear.
You can access your shared partitions here (devices plugged
into the Wi-Copy unit).
Select Settings at the top right of the screen.
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Operation - Wi-Fi Hotspot
Tap Gateway (WAN).
The WAN Interface will appear.
If connecting through a hotel room internet connection or
through a home network, select DHCP from the WAN Access
Type pull down menu.
If connecting through an ASDL modem, select PPPoE from
the WAN Access Type pull down menu and enter your
username/password.
Click Apply and the Wi-Copy will reboot. You may have to
change the Wi-Fi to the Wi-Copy_xxxxxx again. Enjoy the
wireless network!
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Operation - Wi-Fi Repeater
Wi-Fi Repeater
This unit can also be used as a Wi-Fi Repeater. This feature will
allow you to extend the signal by receiving the signal and then
sending it out again, thus extending the range.
Connect the Wi-Copy to a powered USB port on a computer or a
USB power adapter.
Slide the Function switch to the position; the Power Indicator
will light and after a short while, the indicator will blink blue
and the Wi-Copy will be available. Tap the Settings App on your iOS
device, then select Wi-Fi (on Android, go to Wi-Fi setting). From
this Wi-Fi list, select Wi-Copy_xxxxxx (x represents random digits).
Open the device’s browser, then enter “10.10.1.1” in the
space provided for the url. The File Server screen will appear.
You can access your shared partitions here (devices plugged
into theWi-Copy unit).
Select Settings at the top right of the screen.
Tap Wi-Fi Repeater; the Repeater screen will appear. Select the
desired network to extend.
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