Kingston Technology MobileLite Wireless G2 User manual

5-in-1 Mobile Companion
Setup Guide

MobileLite Wireless G2
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Table of Contents
5-in-1 Mobile Companion Overview
Introduction........................................................................................................
Need Help Setting Up?.........................................................................................
What Will this Device Do for You?..........................................................................
What Won’t this Device Do?..................................................................................
Getting to Know MobileLite Wireless G2................................................................
What’s Included..................................................................................................
Requirements.....................................................................................................
Supported File Types (Non-DRM)..........................................................................
Installation and Features
Initial Setup.......................................................................................................
Installing the App............................................................................................
Connecting to MobileLite Wireless G2...............................................................
Setup the App................................................................................................
Extending Storage.............................................................................................
Homescreen...................................................................................................
File Management............................................................................................
Charge Your Smartphone...................................................................................
Battery Backup...............................................................................................
Streaming Media...............................................................................................
Videos...........................................................................................................
Unsupported File Formats...............................................................................
Photos...........................................................................................................
Music.............................................................................................................
Read Media & Import Photos..............................................................................
Import Photos................................................................................................
Copy Files Between USB Storage and SD Cards..................................................
Connecting MobileLite Wireless G2 as Local Reader...........................................
Wi-Fi Access Point............................................................................................
Accessing the Internet via the Ethernet Port (Hotspot)........................................
Additional Features...........................................................................................

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What won’t this device do?
• Application Storage
Most mobile operating systems will not allow you to
run apps from external storage.
• Tablet charger
While it will provide a charge to your tablet we feel it
is too slow of a process to recommend this function.
• Standalone Wi-Fi Hotspot
There is no Internet connection built into the device.
You will need to join the MobileLite Wireless to an
existing network in order to use the Internet.
• DRM content player
If your files have DRM (Digital Rights Management),
they will not play from the MobileLite Wireless App.
You will need to store those directly on your
mobile device.
What will this device do for you?
• Extend your mobile storage
Simply plug your existing USB Flash drive or SD
card to add capacity.
• Smartphone charger
Charge your phone up to 2x with a fully charged
MobileLite Wireless.
• Media Storage device
This is great for movies, photos, music, documents.
This is not great for applications, see next section.
• SD Card/USB Reader
Read USB Flash drives, USB external hard drives, SD
cards or microSD cards from your mobile device.
• Wi-Fi Access Point
Plug in an Ethernet cable from an existing network
to create your own Wi-Fi network.
MobileLite Wireless G2
5-in-1 Mobile Companion Overview
Introduction
MobileLite Wireless G2 (MLWG2) is the perfect solution
for expanding your on-the-go media library with devices
that have no way of adding to, or expanding, their storage
capacity. With the included 4640 mAh battery you can
charge a smartphone up to 2x to help keep you mobile.
MLWG2 is also a versatile media reader that allows you to
wirelessly stream digital media content (music, photos, videos,
documents, etc.) from a memory card or USB Flash drive
connected to the MLWG2 device to your iOS-based iPad®,
iPhone® or iPod touch® device. Serving as its own mobile
wireless network, the MobileLite Wireless G2 lithium-ion
battery gives you up to thirteen hours of Wi-Fi access to your
digital library (within a 30-foot range) anywhere you go.
Need Help Setting Up?
Check out our How-To videos online! To see a playlist of all
our setup videos, visit kingston.com/5in1Setup

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A. USB 2.0 Port – Allows you to connect an external USB
Storage Device to MobileLite Wireless G2. It also allows
you to charge your mobile device.
B. SD Slot – Allows you to connect a memory card (SD/
SDHC/SDXC or any microSD w/ adapter) to MobileLite
Wireless G2.
C. Battery LED/Power* – Indicates current battery status
and current power state.
D. Wi-Fi LED – Indicates current status of Wi-Fi broadcast.
E. Bridged LED – Indicates whether or not MobileLite
Wireless G2 is bridged to an Internet gateway via Wi-Fi
or Ethernet.
F. Power Button – Powers on or powers off the MobileLite
Wireless G2 device. Short press (1 Second): Smartphone
Charger/Long press (3 seconds): Storage,
Streaming & Wi-Fi Features.
G. Reset Button – Allows you to reset the MobileLite Wireless
G2 device back to its original (default) configuration.
Hold button down for more than 10 seconds.
H. Micro-B USB Port – Allows you to charge MobileLite
Wireless G2 or connect it to a standard USB port on your
computer for fast, easy data transfer. Each media expansion
port will require its own drive letter if media is inserted.
I. Ethernet port – Allows you to connect an Ethernet cable
to create a hotspot for wireless Internet access. Wi-Fi mode
will temporarily disable while connected to Ethernet.
Getting to Know MobileLite Wireless G2
* The battery LED also indicates how much battery time is left while the MobileLite Wireless G2 is powered on. Green indicates 51%–100% battery charge
remaining; orange indicates 25%–50% battery charge remaining; and red indicates less than 25% battery charge remaining.

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1 - MobileLite Wireless G2
(For charging the MLWG2 and
connecting to PC as a local reader)
1 - USB Cable (1.5ft. A to Micro-B) 1 - MicroSD Adapter
(Allows you to plug a microSD card
into the MobileLite Wireless G2)
What’s Included
Installation and Features
Initial Setup
Requirements:
• (As a local Card Reader) Computer running Windows®
8.1, Windows® 8, Windows® 7, Windows Vista® (SP2),
Mac OS X (10.6.x+), Linux (v.2.6+ kernel)
operating system
• Mobile devices running iOS 7 and 8
• Mobile devices with Internet access to the App Store
(required to install the Kingston MobileLite App)
Supported File Types (Non-DRM):
• Audio: aac, mp3, wav
• Video: m4v, mp4, mov
• Image: bmp, jpeg, jpg, png
• Docs: pdf, doc, docx, ppt, pptx, txt, rtf, xls, xlsx
Installing the App
To configure the MobileLite Wireless G2, you must first install
the Kingston MobileLite App to your iOS device from the online
App Store (Internet access required. The Kingston MobileLite
App is free and allows you to customize the wireless network
settings and wirelessly access the content you’ve uploaded
to your SD/USB device connected to MobileLite Wireless G2.

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To install the App, please follow these steps:
1. Open the App Store from your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch
device and search for “Kingston MobileLite.” See Figure 1.1.
The App Store may return multiple results to your search, be
sure to select Kingston MobileLite.
2. After locating the Kingston MobileLite App that
corresponds to your device, i.e, Kingston MobileLite App for
iPad, for iPhone, iPod touch, etc. by Kingston Digital, Inc., tap
the ‘GET’ button link. See Figure 1.2.
3. After selecting ‘GET,’ the grey button will turn green and
change to ‘INSTALL.’ Select this button to complete the
installation of the Kingston MobileLite App to your device.
See Figure 1.3.
Once the App has been installed, you may exit the App Store
and proceed to the next section of this manual.
Connecting to MobileLite Wireless G2
MobileLite Wireless is its own independent wireless network.
When browsing for Wi-Fi networks from your iPad or iPhone,
you will see ‘MLWG2-XXXX’ in the list of available networks
to join.
Settings App --> Wi-Fi option --> Choose a Network
--> MLWG2-XXXX by default (XXXX indicates the last
four characters of the device’s unique MAC address.
The MAC address of your device can be found on the
bottom of the MobileLite Wireless G2).
By default, there is no password and when you connect
to MobileLite Wireless G2 from your iOS device, you are
establishing a dedicated link to MobileLite Wireless G2 over
that wireless signal.
Once you connect to MobileLite Wireless G2, you will substitute
your iPad/iPhone’s Internet connection with MobileLite
Wireless’s wireless connection. This means you will no longer
have access to the Internet. However, MobileLite Wireless G2
does provide a bridging function that allows you to maintain
access to MobileLite Wireless’s content while connecting to a
Wi-Fi Internet connection. Learn how to bridge your wireless
connection at kingston.com/5in1setup and watch our “How to
Create an Internet Bridge” video in the playlist.
Setup the App
Once you’re connected to the MobileLite Wireless G2
network, you can begin to configure your device by launching
the Kingston MobileLite application. There are 3 quick simple
steps that require your attention before you begin to access
your MobileLite Wireless G2.
Figure 1.1: App Store Search
Figure 1.2: Kingston MobileLite
App by Kingston Digital, ‘GET’
Figure 1.3: Kingston MobileLite
App by Kingston Digital, ‘INSTALL’

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Note: The initial setup will only be present the first
time you launch the Kingston MobileLite app. For any
future changes, you will be required to navigate to the
device settings.
The first step provides the option to change the name / SSID
(Default MLWG2-XXXX). The last four characters of the unit’s
unique MAC address will be in place of the “XXXX”. This will
prevent any confusion when multiple devices exist within
close proximity. Please see Figure 2.1.
In Figure 2.2, you will notice the option to password protect
your device from unauthorized users. With the WPA2 security
protocol in effect, only users who are given the password
will have access to the device. The password must contain a
minimum of 8 characters.
Connecting to MobileLite Wireless G2 will substitute your
iPad/iPhone’s Internet connection with MobileLite Wireless’s
wireless connection.
Figure 2.2: Set Password
Figure 2.1: Name/ SSID Change

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In the third step you are given the option to connect to your
Wi-Fi network via the ‘Bridge’ function. This is a function that
allows you to maintain access to MobileLite Wireless’s content
while connecting to a Wi-Fi Internet connection. Please see
Figure 2.3.
If any changes were made during the setup process, the
device will begin to update. See Figure 2.4. Alternatively, if
no changes were made, you will be taken to the Homescreen.
Once the update process is complete, the ‘Close’ button will
change from gray to blue. Continue to the Homescreen by
tapping on the ‘Close’ button.
Note: Depending on your device’s network configuration,
it may be required to connect to the MobileLite Wireless G2
through your iOS device Wi-Fi settings.
Figure 2.3: Networks
available for Bridging
Figure 2.4: Update Process

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Homescreen
You can now access content connected to your MobileLite
Wireless G2 from your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch. The
Homescreen is the foundation of the Kingston MobileLite App
and contains information such as connection status of iOS
device, USB/SD Card connectivity and a quick glance at your
content. Please see Figure 3.1.
A. The ‘Menu’ button opens a side panel (Figure 3.2) with
the following options;
• Settings – Will navigate to the device settings page
• Homescreen – Returns the user to the Homescreen
• All Photos – Filters all photo files only, regardless
of location
• All Videos – Filters all video files only, regardless
of location
• All Music – Filters all music files only, regardless
of location
• Copy from Photos – Allows the user to import pictures
from the iOS Camera Roll to any USB/ SD Card.
B. The devices connected to the MLWG2. If no devices are
connected, then the media will not be accessible.
See Figure 3.3.
C. The ‘Offline Files’ section uses the iOS device’s storage to
store data that can only be accessed through the Kingston
MobileLite app.
D. ‘See all’ will allow you to view all the files/ folders stored in
the Offline Files.
E. Thumbnail preview of files stored on the device. If multiple
files exist, the user can scroll for a quick glance of files stored.
Extending Storage
Figure 3.1: Homescreen Figure 3.2: Menu
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Figure 3.3: No Media

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Multiple partitions are supported. If a USB device with multiple
partitions is connected, it will be displayed as USB1, USB 2 and
so on. The same principle is applied to SD cards. If an SD card
with multiple partitions is inserted then it will be displayed as
SD_Card1, SD_Card2 and so on.
File Management
One of the features of the MobileLite Wireless App is that
it allows users to manage the files/folders stored on their
storage devices in a seamless manner. This includes creating a
new folder, deleting items or renaming content.
To get started, simply tap on ‘See All’; doing so will enable
various options to get you started. See Figure 4.1.
A. Select – This option allows the user to select
file(s) and will also enable the following
options below:
• – Cancel selection
• – Copy/Move file(s) to another location
• – Enables share options
• – Delete the selected file(s)
B. New Folder – Allows the user to create new
folders to organize files
C. View Mode – Enables the user to switch
from list view to thumbnail view
D. Sort – Will allow the user to the sort the
photos based on name, size, date or file type
E. Refresh – Refreshes the user’s page in case
any changes that were made are not reflected
F. Info – Displays file properties and Metadata.
This is also where the user can change the
file/folder name
G. Search – By default, the search bar is not
visible. The user can display the search bar
by dragging the page down
Note: Attempting to open unsupported le types will
direct the user to the le’s Info page. If the le is tagged
with Metadata, information such as le name, type, size,
date created, date modied and storage location will be
available to the user.
Figure 4.1: File Management options
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Charge Your Smartphone
Battery Backup
In addition to being its
own Wi-Fi network, MobileLite
Wireless can also be used as a
battery backup. This feature allows
you to charge your smartphone
using the built-in USB port.
To use this function, follow these steps:
• If the device is powered on, press and hold the power
button for three seconds or until Power LED turns off .
• Attach your mobile device to the USB port on MobileLite
Wireless (using its own Type-A USB power cable.)
• With MobileLite Wireless powered off, press the power
button once and release; do NOT press and hold the power
button, as this will turn the wireless broadcast function on.
Once the power LED begins to flash, the unit is ready and
your mobile device should be charging.
Streaming Media
Videos
The Kingston MobileLite App allows users to view their videos
regardless of whether they are in a plane heading to a business
trip or on a good old fashioned road trip. Simply begin by
tapping on a video file. Upon getting to the next screen, the
user will notice a few options available. If the desired task is
to watch the video, then simply selecting the play icon will
commence video playback. If the user would rather manage
the video file, there are options available within this screen.
See Figure 5.1.
A. Select – Allows user to select multiple files/folders.
B. New Folder – Allows the user to create new folders
to organize files
C. View – Changes the current view to list or thumbnail.
D. Sort – Sorts the files/folders using Name, Size, Date,
or Type.
E. Refresh – Reloads the current location.
F. Share – Has the option to ‘Open in’, ‘Email’, ‘Copy URL’,
‘Play in VLC’, and ‘Camera Roll’.
G. Copy/Move – Will copy or move the file to the
target location
H. Delete – Permanently deletes the current file.
Figure 5.1: Videos
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Unsupported File Formats
The MobileLite app’s default video player can open all file
formats supported by your mobile device. If you try to open
an unsupported format, follow the additional instructions on
how to access different file formats using 3rd party apps.
Select a video and tap on the ‘share to’ icon. This will open the
following options. See Figure 5.2:
A. Open In – The video will be downloaded to the iOS
device and a third party app could be used to play.
B. Email – A video could be shared by email. (10MB max)
C. Copy URL – A copy of the video’s URL will be copied and
could be pasted to a compatible third party app.
D. Play in VLC – If the VLC video player app is installed,
the selected video will play in the VLC app. If the app is
not installed, the link will open the app store to
download the VLC app. Downloading the app is optional.
E. Camera Roll – The video could be exported to the
iOS device.
F. Cancel – Cancels the ‘share to’ option.
Note: Attempting to open unsupported file types will
direct the user to the file’s Info page. If the file is tagged
with Metadata, information such as file name, type, size,
date created, date modified and storage location will be
available to the user.
Photos
The MLWG2 device makes it simple for users to share pictures
of memorable events whether it is on social media, in a slide
show, or via other means. Selecting the image file will open
the photo. The photo can be viewed in full screen by selecting
the photo once more. There are also file management options
available to the user. See Figure 6.1.
Figure 5.2: Unsupported File Format Options
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A. Select – Allows user to select multiple files/folders.
B. Filter – This option is available when all photos are
selected and it allows the user to filter the search for
photos in the USB Drive, SD Storage and/or Offline Files.
C. Sort – Sorts the files/folders using Name, Size, Date,
or Type.
D. Slideshow – Plays all the photos located in the
opened folder.
E. Share – with Facebook, Twitter, Email, Camera Roll,
or Open in.
F. Copy/Move – Will copy or move the file to the
target location.
G. Delete – Permanently deletes the current file
Music
The MobileLite Wireless G2 has a built-in media player that
enables users to listen to music. The audio player will continue
to run in the background in case the user decides to view a
slide show or work on a project. To get started, simply select
the desired audio file.
Below, the user will find the available commands for the
audio player. See Figure 7.1. If the user navigates to a different
location within the app during audio playback, an audio
player icon ( ) will appear next to the menu icon. Selecting
this icon will either bring the user back to the audio player or
open a mini audio player regardless of their current location
on the app.
Figure 6.1: Photos
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Figure 7.1: Media Player Controls
Enable /
Disable
Shuffle
Back
Single Tap /
Repeat Playlist
Double Tap /
Repeat Song
Progress Bar
Previous Song
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Read Media & Import Photos
Import Photos
The Kingston MobileLite App allows users to import photo(s)
from their iOS Camera Roll to a USB or SD/SDC card connected
to the MobileLite Wireless G2.
Step 1: Begin by selecting ‘Menu’, then select ‘Copy from
Photos’. See Figure 9.1.
Step 2: Choose the album of the desired photo(s) and select
a single file to import or tap the check mark to select multiple
files. In multiple file selection mode, continue by selecting
the ‘Copy/Move’ option. See Figure 9.2.
Step 3: Choose the destination and complete the process
by selecting ‘Copy’. See Figure 9.3. Alternatively, the user can
create a new folder to import the photo(s) to.
This may be done by pressing on the ( ) icon. After
naming the folder and selecting ‘Save’, the new folder will
appear as a destination option.
Note: There is a short delay when creating a new folder.
Figure 9.1: Import from iOS Device
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Copy files between USB storage and SD cards
The MobileLite Wireless G2 also allows you to copy files
between SD cards and USB storage devices. If you like to take
photos with a point and shoot camera or DSLR, it’s a good idea
to back up your photos. The MLWG2 allows you to copy your
photos from your SD card to a USB Flash drive, all from your
smartphone or tablet.
1. Tap “see all” and the select the storage device you would
like to copy from.
2. Tap the check mark ( ) at the bottom of the screen to
select the files you with to transfer.
3. Then tap the folder ( ) icon.
4. Then select the destination. You will have the option to
move, copy or create a new folder on the storage device.
Connecting MobileLite Wireless G2 as a Local Reader
To add content to MobileLite Wireless G2, you can connect it
to a computer using the USB cable that came with the device
(with a card or USB drive connected to the MLWG2) or you
can copy content directly to a USB drive, SD or microSD (using
the accompanied adapter) and inserting the media into the
appropriate slot on the MobileLite Wireless G2.
When connected to a computer, MobileLite Wireless G2 has
to be powered off, so it can behave like any standard media
reader device, creating a data volume on your PC or Mac for
each media type you have inserted on the MLW (i.e., USB, SD,
microSD.) You can populate each volume with digital content
that you can later share or access wirelessly via the Kingston
MobileLite Application.
When copying content to the media, it is highly recommended
that you create folders on each volume to help you organize
and quickly locate files each time you update and/or change
the content of MobileLite Wireless G2 (as opposed to dumping
all of your files onto the root volume or into a single folder).
For example, you may want to store all of your music files in a
folder called “My Music” or keep all of your photos in a separate
folder called “My Pictures” and so on.
When you are finished loading content, please safely
disconnect MobileLite Wireless G2 from your computer. This
will keep the power of the device off. To turn it back on, press
and hold the power button for 3 seconds.
Figure 9.3: Destination Selection

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Wi-Fi Access Point
Accessing the Internet via the Ethernet
Port (Hotspot)
If you have a wired Internet connection, you can plug an
Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the Kingston
MobileLite Wireless G2. This would allow you to create a
hotspot for wireless Internet access. While connected to the
Ethernet bridge mode the Wi-Fi bridge mode will be disabled
temporarily until the Ethernet cable is removed.
NOTE: Only compatible with DHCP.
Simply connect an Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port. Check
that bridge LED is ON to verify that you have a successful
connection to the router. See Figure 10.1.
If you haven’t already, make sure to connect to the MLWG2 in
your iOS device’s Wi-Fi settings.
Settings App --> Wi-Fi option --> Choose a Network -->
Select MLWG2-XXXX
Additional Features
If you would like to learn how to use some of the additional
features of your 5-in-1 Mobile Companion, visit kingston.
com/MLWG2 and select Technical Support on the page.
Our support site will show you information about:
• Setting up additional wireless settings such as the
security, visibility, channel settings and SSID
• Accessing the Internet by bridging to a
wireless network
• Which 3G USB dongles are compatible for
Internet connectivity
• Connecting to the 5-in-1 Mobile Companion wirelessly
from a PC
• Other info such as the datasheet, warranty information
and available firmware updates
Figure 10.1: Bridge LED

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Table des Matières
Présentation – Compagnon mobile 5-en-1
Introduction......................................................................................................
Besoin d’aide pour configurer?.............................................................................
Quelles sont les utilisations de ce dispositif?..........................................................
Ce que ce dispositif ne peut pas faire?..................................................................
Connaître le Mobile Wireless G2..........................................................................
Contenu...........................................................................................................
Système requiss.................................................................................................
Types de fichiers pris en charge...........................................................................
Installation et fonctions
Configuration initiale........................................................................................
Installation de l’appli......................................................................................
Connexion au dispositif.... .............................................................................
Configuration de l’appli..................................................................................
Étendez votre capacité de stockage.................................................................
Écran d’accueil. .............................................................................................
Gestion de fichiers.........................................................................................
Chargement de votre smartphone....................................................................
Batterie de secours........................................................................................
Diffusion multimédia en continu.......................................................................
Vidéos..........................................................................................................
Photos..........................................................................................................
Musique........................................................................................................
Lecture de médias et importation de photos.....................................................
Importer des photos.......................................................................................
Copie de fichiers entre clés USB et cartes SDs....................................................
Connexion du MobileLite Wireless comme lecteur local.....................................
Point d’accès Wi-Fi...........................................................................................
Accès internet par Ethernet.............................................................................
Fonctions supplémentaires..............................................................................