Asus Travelair-AC User manual

Travelair AC
Wireless Storage Drive
User Guide

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Safety Information
In order to maintain compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines, this equipment should be
installed and operated with a minimum distance [5mm] between the radiator and your body. Use
only with supplied antenna. Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage
the transmitter and may violate FCC regulations.
CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your
authorization to use this device.
Federal Communications Commission Statement
This device complies with Part 15 of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
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,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 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.
Users must not modify this device. Modifications by anyone other than the party responsible for
compliance with the rules of the Federal Communications Commission(FCC) may void the authority
granted under FCC regulations to operate this device.
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:
• Reorientorrelocatethereceivingantenna.
• Increasetheseparationbetweentheequipmentandreceiver.
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdierentfromthattowhichthereceiveris
connected.
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp.
CAUTION! Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for this
device could void your authority to operate the equipment.
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.

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Caution Statement of the FCC Radio Frequency Exposure
This Wireless LAN radio device has been evaluated under FCC Bulletin OET 65C and found
compliant to the requirements as set forth in CFR 47 Sections 2.1091,2.1093, 15.247(b)(4)
addressing RF Exposure from radio frequency devices. The radiation output power of this Wireless
LAN device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, this device shall
be used in a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is limited to
usage as a mobile or portable device. Use in a body-worn way is strictly prohibited. When using
this device, a certain separation distance between antenna and nearby persons has to be kept to
ensure RF exposure compliance. In order to comply with the RF exposure limits established in the
ANSI C95.1 standards, the distance between the antennas and the user should not be less than
5mm.
RF Exposure Information (SAR)
This device meets the government’s requirements for exposure to radio waves. This device is
designed and manufactured not to exceed the emission limits for exposure to radio frequency (RF)
energy set by the Federal Communications Commission of the U.S. Government. The exposure
standard employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR
limitsetbytheFCCis1.6W/kg.TestsforSARareconductedusingstandardoperatingpositions
accepted by the FCC with the EUT transmitting at the specified power level in different channels
The FCC has granted an Equipment Authorization for this device with all reported SAR levels
evaluated as in compliance with the FCC RF exposure guidelines. SAR information on this device is
onlewiththeFCCandcanbefoundundertheDisplayGrantsectionofwww.fcc.gov/eot/eafccid
after searching on FCC ID: QT7ASUSWSDA1. To ensure that RF exposure levels remain at or below
the tested levels, use a belt-clip, holster, or similar accessory that maintains a minimum separation
distance of 5mm between your body and the device.
Max. SAR measurement (1g):
2.4GHz:0.56W/kg
5GHz:0.81W/kg
Rechargeable Battery Recycling Service in North America
For US and Canada customers, you can call 1-800-822-8837 (toll-free) for
recycling information of your ASUS products’rechargeable batteries.
Regional Notice for California
WARNING! This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California
to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after
handling.

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DO NOT throw the product in municipal waste. This product has been designed to enable proper
reuse of parts and recycling. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin indicates that the
product (electrical and electronic equipment) should not be placed in municipal waste. Check
local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
DO NOT throw the battery in municipal waste. This symbol of the crossed out wheeled bin
indicates that the battery should not be placed in municipal waste.
Caution: Risk of explosion if Battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries
according to the instructions
Use your device in an environment with ambient temperatures between 5˚C (41˚F) and 35˚C
(95˚F).
Proper Disposal

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Contents
Travelair AC specifications summary............................................................................................................7
Package contents ................................................................................................................................................7
Getting to know your Travelair AC ................................................................................................................8
Charging your Travelair AC ..............................................................................................................................9
Installing/removingamemorycard...........................................................................................................9
Connecting your mobile device.....................................................................................................................9
Connecting via NFC One Touch .................................................................................................................. 11
Assigning unique SSID and password for your Travelair AC............................................................. 12
Settinguptheadmin/guestpassword..................................................................................................... 13
Changingtheadmin/guestpassword...................................................................................................... 15
Connecting to the Internet........................................................................................................................... 17
Copying files from mobile device to Travelair AC................................................................................. 18
Sharing files to guest users........................................................................................................................... 20
Accessing shared files..................................................................................................................................... 22
Sharing files via Facebook or email............................................................................................................ 23
Connecting to your Windows
® PC wirelessly.......................................................................................... 25
Connecting to your Mac PC wirelessly ..................................................................................................... 27
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) .......................................................................................................... 30

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Travelair AC specifications summary
Interface USB2.0/Wi-Fi
Drive Capacity 32 GB
Battery Non-replaceable Lithium-ion battery
Dimension 86 x 86 x 21 mm
Weight 120 g
Supported devices iOS mobile device: iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch (iOS 7 and later
version)
Android mobile device: Tablet and smartphone (Android 4.0 and later
version)
Windows® computer: Windows® 7, Windows® 8, and later version
Mac computer: Mac OS x 10.6 or later version
Supported file types iOS devices
Photos: .jpg, .tiff, .bmp, .gif
Videos: .mp3, .mp4, .mov
Music: .mp3, .mp4, .wav, .aiff
Documents:.xls/.xlsx,.doc/.docx,.pdf,.txt,.ppt/.pptx
Android and Windows® devices
Depends on the file types that your device apps support
Package contents
ASUS Travelair AC USB 2.0 power cable
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide Warranty card
NOTE: If any of the items is damaged or missing, contact your retailer.

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Getting to know your Travelair AC
NOTE: *To use your Travelair AC as a standard hard drive, turn it off before connecting it to your
computer.
Power button
Press this button to turn your Travelair
ACon/o.
LED indicators
Shows the status of your Travelair AC.
Blinking blue: Long press the
power button for about two
(2) seconds to establish Wi-Fi
connection
Solid blue: Wi-Fi is ready
Blinking green: Travelair AC is
booting up
Solid green: Travelair AC is ready
2.4GHz/5GHztogglebutton.Slidethis
button leftward or rightward to toggle
between 2.4GHz or 5GHz band.
SD card slot
Insert a Secure Digital™ (SD) card into
this slot.
USB port
Insert the bundled USB cable into the
port to charge your Travelair AC or
connect it to your computer.*

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Charging your Travelair AC
Fully charge your device for at least eight (8) hours
when using it for the first time.
To charge your Travelair AC:
1. Connect the USB 2.0 connector into the USB
port of the power adapter.
2. Open the USB 2.0 interface port compartment
and connect the other end of the USB 2.0 cable
to your Travelair AC.
3. Plug the power adapter into a wall socket.
NOTE: The ASUS power adapter is purchased separately.
Installing / removing a memory card
Your Travelair AC supports a Secure Digital™ (SD) memory card with up to 256 GB capacity.
Toinstall/removeamemorycard:
• InserttheSDcardintotheslotuntilitissecurelyinplace.Toremove,pushtoejectthenremove
the SD card from the slot.
Connecting your mobile device
Connect your mobile device to wirelessly view or play media files such as photos, videos, or music
from your Travelair AC. You can also share your stored media files to your guest users, to Facebook,
or an email account.
NOTES:
• EnsurethattheWi-Fifunctioninyourmobiledeviceisturnedon.
• YoucanalsoconnectyourNFC-enableddevicetoyourTravelairAC.Fordetails,refertothesection
Connecting via the NFC One Touch.
To connect your mobile device:
1. On your Travelair AC, long press the power button until the blinking blue Wi-Fi icon appears.
2. On your mobile device, tap the SSID or network name Travelair-XXXX to connect to your
Travelair AC.
3. When prompted, enter the default password 12345678.
NOTE: You can assign unique SSID or network name and password for your Travelair AC. For details,
refer to the section Assigning unique SSID and password to your Travelair AC.
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4. Ensure that you download and install the ASUS AiDrive app on your mobile device.
NOTE: Download the ASUS AiDrive app from Google Play, App Store, or Amazon Appstore.
5. Launch the ASUS AiDrive app. There is no default password, so click OK when logging in for the
first time.
Indicates a successful connection with your
Travelair AC
Tap to view or select photos for sharing
Tap to play videos
Tap to play music
Tap to view all files and share folder
IMPORTANT! Set up your password for your Travelair AC to secure it from unauthorized access. For
details, refer to the section Setting up the admin/guest password.
6. You can now wirelessly access the media files from your Travelair AC.

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Connecting via NFC One Touch
With just one touch or tap of your NFC-enabled mobile device on your Travelair AC, you can gain
wireless access to your stored media files.
To connect via NFC One Touch:
1. Turn on the NFC function of your mobile device.
2. Turn on your Travelair AC.
3. Touch or tap your NFC-enable device on the area of the NFC sensor.
4. The AiDrive app launches automatically. You can now log into the AiDrive app and wirelessly
access the media files from your Travelair AC.
NFC sensor
Tap your NFC-enabled device
around this area
IMPORTANT! Your NFC-enabled mobile device must run on Android 4.0 or later version.

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3. Tap Wi-Fi Settings and in the Name field, enter a unique name with at least eight (8) characters.
4. In the Security field, enter 8-63 alphanumeric characters as the password.
5. When done, tap Save.
6. You need to restart your device for the changes to take effect.
Tap to set up the corresponding settings
Assigning unique SSID and password for your Travelair AC
You can change the default SSID and password of your Travelair AC.
To assign unique SSID and password for your Travelair AC:
1. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu.
2. Tap AiDrive Settings.
NOTE: With UPnP enabled, people and devices on your network can access pictures, music, or videos
on your Travelair AC.

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Setting up the admin/guest password
Set up the admin and guest passwords to secure your Travelair AC and its contents from
unauthorized access.
NOTE: Up to five (5) users, including the admin user, can simultaneously access the Travelair AC.
Setting up the admin password
To set up the admin password:
1. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu.
2. Tap AiDrive Settings.
3. Tap Sharing Settings > Admin Password.
4. When setting up the admin password for the first time, leave the Old Password field blank.
5. Enter 5-32 alphanumeric characters in the New Password field.
6. Enter the admin password again in the Confirm Password field, then tap Save.
7. Log out to activate the admin password.

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Setting up the guest password
To set up the guest password:
1. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu.
2. Tap AiDrive Settings.
3. Tap Sharing Settings, then turn Allow Guest User to ON.
4. Tap Guest Password.
5. Enter the Guest Password. If you have not set this password, leave this field blank.
6. Enter 5-32 alphanumeric characters in the New Password field.
7. Enter the guest password again in the Confirm Password field, then tap Save.
8. Log out to activate the guest password.

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Changing the admin/guest password
Changing the admin password
To change the admin password:
1. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu.
2. Tap AiDrive Settings.
3. Tap Sharing Settings > Admin Password.
4. On the Old Password field, enter the previously assigned admin password.
5. Enter 5-32 alphanumeric characters in the New Password field.
6. Enter the admin password again in the Confirm Password field, then tap Save.
7. Log out to activate the new admin password.

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Changing the guest password
To change the guest password:
1. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu.
2. Tap AiDrive Settings.
3. Tap Sharing Settings.
4. Tap Guest Password.
5. On the Guest Password field, enter the previously assigned guest password.
6. Enter 5-32 alphanumeric characters in the New Password field.
7. Enter the guest password again in the Confirm Password field, then tap Save.
8. Log out to activate the new guest password.

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Connecting to the Internet
Connect to the Internet to share your media files to Facebook or an email account.
To connect to the Internet:
1. On the AiDrive home screen, swipe from the left to display the app menu.
2. Tap Connect to the Internet.
3. Slide Wi-Fi Connection to ON.
4. From the list, tap the Wi-Fi network that you want to connect to.
5. When prompted, enter the security passkey for the Wi-Fi network. AiDrive disconnects then
reconnects to your mobile device.
6. You can now start sharing your media files to Facebook or an email account.

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Copying files from mobile device to Travelair AC
You can wirelessly copy your files from your mobile device to your Travelair AC.
To copy files from mobile device to Travelair AC:
1. On the AiDrive home screen, tap Files.
Tap to view and edit all files
2. Tap Local, then tap the folder containing the files you want to copy from your mobile device.

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3. Select the files, then tap > Copy.
4. Tap AiDrive, go to the folder you want to copy the files to, then tap Paste. Wait until the process
is finished.

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Tap to view and edit all files
Sharing files to guest users
You can share your media files from your Travelair AC or mobile device to your authorized guest
users.
NOTE: For details on granting access to guest users, refer to the section Setting up the admin/guest
password.
IMPORTANT!
• For your guest users to access your shared media files, ensure the following:
 • AiDriveappisinstalledontheguestusers'mobiledevices.
 • Theguestusers'mobiledevicesareconnectedtoyourTravelairAC.Fordetails,refertothe
section Connecting your mobile device.
• Syncupto(5)iOSdeviceswithanAppleIDcontainingpurchasedandcopyrightedcontents.
Copying or adding unauthorized songs to iOS mobile devices are prohibited
To share files to guest users:
1. On the AiDrive home screen, tap Files.