SanDisk iXpand User manual
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USER GUIDE
iXpand™ Flash Drive
Introduction
Getting Started
•Connecting to iPhone/iPad
•Charging
•Understanding the LED indicator
Applications
•App Overview
•Camera Roll Sync
•File Management
•Photo
•Video
•Music
•Password Protection
•Sharing
•Contact Management
Device Settings
•Drive Name
•Formatting
•Firmware update
Troubleshooting & Support
Instructional Icons
Warning
Information
Quick Tip
Introduction
iXpand Flash Drive Overview
Automatically syncs photos and videos from camera roll when connected.
Transfer photos and videos from the camera roll to the drive to free up
iPhone/iPad memory.
Watch popular-format movies directly from the drive1.
Encrypts files across iPhone, iPad, and computers for secure transfer2.
Lightning Connector
USB Connector
LED Indicator
Figure: iXpand Flash Drive layout
Works with
iPhone 5, iPhone 5C, iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPad Air ™, iPad mini ™, iPad
with Retina display and newer (iOS 7.1+).
Windows vista®, Windows 7, Windows 8, Mac OS X v10.6+.
Specifications
Interface: Lightning and USB 2.0 connectors
Available in: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB3
Operational Temperature: 0~60° C.
Dimensions: 64.17mm x 36.78mm x 11.80mm
Battery: pre-charged, ready to use
1 Support for .WMV, .AVI, .MKV, .MP4, .MOV video formats. Compatible device required.
2 Password protection uses 128-bit AES encryption and is supported by iOS 7+, Mac OS X v10.6+ (Software download
required for Mac, (see www.sandisk.com/support/ixpandflashdrive) Windows Vista, Windows 7 and Windows 8.
31GB=1,000,000,000 bytes. Actual user storage less.
Getting Started
Connecting to iPhone/iPad
Physical connection
Gently lift the Lightning connector slightly to connect to iPhone/ iPad
Installing the app
When you’ve connected the drive to your iPhone or iPad, you’ll be prompted to
install the companion iXpand Sync app.
1If this does not occur, please be sure the drive is fully charged. On the screen,
select “App Store”.
2Install the “iXpand Sync” app from the App Store.
Charging iXpand Flash Drive
Plug your drive into a computer USB port or a USB AC adaptor* to charge it.
* USB AC adaptor: not included with the drive
LED Indicator
The LED on the side of iXpand Flash drive indicates its battery, charging and transfer
status as explained below
•Green –sufficient battery
•Red –low battery level. Charge by plugging the device to a USB port of PC/Mac
computer or a USB AC adaptor
•Amber- charging in progress. Will become green when done
•Blinking-file transfer in progress. Do not disconnect the drive
Applications
App overview
iXpand sync app is the companion to your iXpand Flash Drive. Its major functions:
1. Add photos/videos from the camera roll to the drive with the ‘+’ button.
2. Access other functions - camera sync, “My Downloads”, settings and transfer
contacts through the menu icon in the top left corner.
Camera Roll Sync
You can back up your camera roll to the iXpand Flash Drive by setting up auto-sync or
manually syncing as needed.
Automatic Sync
Set-up once and transfer your camera roll to the drive automatically each time the
drive is connected.
To set-up:
1Connect the iXpand Flash Drive to the iPhone/iPad.
2On the app, go to Menu Camera Sync.
3Turn on the “Automatic Sync” option on the camera sync screen.
Syncing may take longer than normal the 1st time. Once set up, only newly added
files will be copied to the drive.
Manual Sync
Sync your camera roll with the drive as needed using manual sync.
To sync:
1Connect the iXpand Flash Drive to your iPhone/iPad.
2Go to Menu Camera Sync.
3To change the destination of the synced files on the drive, select the “Sync
Destination” as a folder on the drive.
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