Western Digital SanDisk Connect SDWS4 User manual

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951 SanDisk Drive, Milpitas, CA 95035
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USER GUIDE
SanDisk Connect™Wireless Stick
for iPhone, iPad
Model: SDWS4
Color may vary

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Introduction
Getting Started
•Connecting to iPhone/iPad
•Charging Wireless Stick
•LED Indicator
Application
•Overview
•File Management
•Internet Connectivity
•Camera Roll Backup
•Photos
•Videos
•Music
•Documents
•Sharing & Social Network
•Cast to TV (Google Chromecast, Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV)
•Open Files in Other Applications
•Contact Management
•WebDAV
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
•Cleaning
•Maintenance and Storage

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Instructional Icons
Warning
Information
Quick Tip

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Introduction
SanDisk Connect™ Wireless Stick Overview
Easily move photos to free up space
Wirelessly access your content, no Internet required
Automatically backs up your camera roll/photo gallery when connected
Stream HD movies and music to up to 3 devices at the same time
Manage content with the SanDisk Connect mobile app

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Works With
USB 2.0 connection interface or higher
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n 2.4Ghz capable device
iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch: iOS version 8.0 or higher
Other Wi-Fi® enabled devices: a web browser, WebDAV client
PC or Mac: Windows® 10, Windows® 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista®, or
Mac OS 10.6 or higher

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Getting Started
Connecting from iPhone/iPad/iPod Touch
1Plug 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.
2Install the “SanDisk Connect” app , if not already
installed.
3Turn on the Wireless Stick by pressing and releasing the power button

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4Connect to Wireless Stick Wi-Fi network “SanDisk Connect ######”
a. ###### will be a unique identifier for your specific unit.
b. Connect to the Wireless Stick Wi-Fi network through the device
settings
i. Click on the Settings icon
ii. Click on Wi-Fi
iii. Select “SanDisk Connect ######”
iv. When connected a check mark will appear next to the
device/network name
5Launch the “SanDisk Connect” mobile app.

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Charging Wireless Stick
Plug your Wireless Stick into a computer USB port or a USB AC adaptor*
to charge it.
While Wireless Stick is plugged into a computer, the Wireless Stick will
function like a normal USB drive. The Wi-Fi functions will be limited and no
data transfer is allowed while functioning in USB mode.
USB AC adaptor: not included

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LED Indicator
The LED indicator on the Wireless Stick indicates its battery, charging and
transfer status as explained below

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Wireless Stick Status
LED Status
Device on
White blinking
Wi-Fi data Transfer
White rapid blinking
Battery charging
Amber solid
Low battery warning
Red blinking
Firmware update
Color cycling