User's Manual
WG-C20 series
4-479-250-11(1)
4-479-250-11(1)
Portable Wireless
Server
Important information
Information importante
WG-C20 Series
© 2013 Sony Corporation Printed in China
WARNING
Do not expose the batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or
the like.
UL is an internationally recognized safety organization.
The UL Mark on the product means it has been UL Listed.
For question regarding your product or for the Sony Service Center nearest
you, call 1-888-593-SONY (7669) in the United States or 1-877-899-7669 in
Canada.
The number below is for the FCC related matters only.
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Regulatory Information
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name : SONY
Model No. : WG-C20
Responsible Party : Sony Electronics Inc.
Address : 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone No. : 858-942-2230
This device complies with Part15 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.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved
in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.
NOTE
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.
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 different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
For Customers in the U.S.A. and Canada
RECYCLING LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES
Lithium-Ion batteries are recyclable.
You can help preserve our environment by returning your
used rechargeable batteries to the collection and recycling
location nearest you.
For more information regarding recycling of rechargeable
batteries, call toll free 1-800-822-8837, or visit http://www.
rbrc.org/
Caution: Do not handle damaged or leaking Lithium-Ion
Batteries.
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are
associated with using low power wireless devices. There is no proof,
however, that these low power wireless devices are absolutely safe. Low
power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency energy (RF) in the
microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not
produce heating effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many
studies of low-level RF exposures have not found any biological effects.
Some studies have suggested that some biological effects might occur, but
such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. This
equipment has been tested and found to comply with FCC radiation
exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC
radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in Supplement C to OET65 and
RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules.
The maximum SAR level tested for WG-C20 has been shown to be 0.33 W/kg
at 1 cm separation from Body.
For Customers in Canada
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt RSS standard(s).
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not
cause interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference,
including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device.
CAN ICES-3 B/NMB-3 B
Read this before using
Regarding copyrights
The items you saved can be enjoyed as an individual; and under the
Copyright Act, they cannot be used otherwise without consent from the
rights holders.
Battery remaining charge related precautions
This device contains a rechargeable battery. If you save to a memory device
while the battery has a low remaining charge, the battery charge can run out
during the saving process, so the saving can fail.
Disclaimer of guarantee of recorded content
Even in any situation, such as if you cannot save to external media etc due to
some cause such as this device’s defects, or if some defect or repair etc
causes damage or destruction of saved content in external media, Sony
bears absolutely no responsibility of compensating for saved content nor
responsibility for any related damages. Also, Sony does not do recovery,
restoration, duplication, etc of saved content, in any situation.
Precautions on use
Do not drop it, put a heavy thing on top of it, hit it with a strong shock, or
put pressure on it. These can cause this product to fail.
Do not place it in places like the following.
Very hot places: Hit by direct sunlight, near a heater, etc
It can discolor, deform, or fail.
Very cold place, or hot place
On a car dashboard or in a car with its windows closed under a hot sun
(especially in summer)
Very dusty place
On a shaky table or inclined place
Place with much vibration
Very humid place: Bathroom, etc
Near a thing which creates a magnetic field: Magnet, speakers, TV, etc
When you hear static on the radio or TV, turn off the power to this product,
and move this product away from the radio or TV.
When using this product, to prevent damage or deformation of its cabinet,
be careful about the following.
Do not sit down after putting this product in a back pocket of your
pants, etc.
While a USB device (USB memory, etc) or USB cable is attached to this
device, do not put it in a bag and hit it with a strong force from outside.
* Even if no damage is apparent, the battery or other internal parts may
be damaged by heavy shock loads or high pressure.
Low temperature burn.
Be especially careful if the unit is used continuously over an extended
period while it is powering another device via USB connection.
The unit may become increasingly warm if it is used continuously over
an extended period while it is powering another device via USB
connection.
Depending on your physical condition, direct skin contact with any hot
part of the unit over an extended period may result in redness, itching,
rash, or a low temperature burn.
Be careful to not get water on it. This product does not have water-proof
specifications. Be especially careful about the following situations.
Using it while in your pocket in a bathroom, etc
When you bend over, etc, it can fall and get wet.
Using it in rain, snow, or very humid place
Using it when you are sweaty
If you touch it with a wet hand or put it in a sweaty clothing pocket, it
can get wet.
When you quickly bring this product from a cold place to a warm place, or
if it is in a room where you just turned on the heat on a winter morning
etc, condensation can form on its surface or in this product. Condensation
is when moisture in the air attaches to metal plates etc, and water drops
form. When condensation forms, do not turn on its power until the
condensation goes away, and leave it alone. Using it with condensation
can cause failure.
This device communicates data by using 2.4GHz radio waves, so if there is
a device near it which uses the same frequency, interference can prevent it
from communicating.
If you do not use it for a long time, you may be unable to fully charge this
device. But after charging and using up the battery 2 to 3 times, you will
be able to fully charge it.
When you do not use this device for a long time, disconnect the USB
cable, and store it.
Also read the Operating Instructions of other devices you use. Depending
on the device, some operation may be needed to charge the battery.
Only use the USB cable supplied with this product.
For iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, use the special cable supplied when you
purchased that device.
The power output from the USB port is 1.5A maximum.
If the output exceeds 1.5A while power is being supplied, a safety function
turns off the power supply.
When powering a device from this product, the charging time differs
depending on the remaining battery charge.
You cannot read or record data that requires copyright protection
technology.
If the power is cut or the memory device is removed while the memory
device is being accessed, then data in the memory device etc can be
damaged. To protect data, be sure to make backups.
Maintenance
When this product’s surface is dirty
Wipe it with a soft cloth (a cloth designed for wiping reading glasses, etc).
When it is very dirty, wipe it with a cloth sprinkled with diluted neutral
cleaning liquid.
Do not use paint thinner, gasoline, alcohol, etc. These can damage the
finish of its surface.
Take care so water does not get inside.
Notes on about memory card
Notes on the memory card
For the latest information on memory cards you can use, check the Help
Guide
http://rd1.sony.net/help/pws/c20/gb/
Do not remove the memory card while data is being read or saved.
Data can be destroyed in the following situations.
While reading or saving data, if the memory card is removed, or if this
device’s power is turned off
When used in a place affected by static electricity or electrical noise
It is recommended that you make a back-up of important data.
Do not touch terminal with your hand or any metal object.
Do not strike, bend, drop or wet this card.
Do not attempt to disassemble or convert this card.
Do not use or store this card in the following locations:
Where the range of recommended operating conditions is exceeded.
(Inside a closed car in summer or in strong sunshine/in direct sunlight/
near a heater, etc.)
Humid or corrosive locations.
Check the correct insertion direction before using. Incorrect use can
damage the device.
When inserting the memory card, if you use too much force, you can
damage the memory card or this device.
The file system’s design limits the file size which can be saved to or played
from an SD memory card and SDHC memory card. Each file must be less
than 4 GB.
Specifications
Portable Wireless Server
Operating temperature
0 °C to 35 °C (32 °F to 95 °F)
(During normal operation)
0 °C to 30 °C (32 °F to 86 °F)
(When charging the built-in battery)
Charge time / Use time
Charge time Approx. 8 hours
(if DC 5V, 500 mA)
Use time Approx. 10 hours (Based on test results obtained by our
test standards)
Refer to the following URL for details.
http://rd1.sony.net/help/pws/c20/gb/
Wireless LAN
Standard
IEEE 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Frequencies (channels)
2,412 MHz - 2,462 MHz [CH1-11]
Interfaces
USB A port (Hi-Speed USB)
USB microB port (Hi-Speed USB)
SD card slot
USB A port output
DC 5V, 1.5 A (maximum)
USB microB port input
DC 5V, 1.0 A (maximum)
Average power consumption
Approx. 5.0 W (maximum)
Compatible memory cards
SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card,
microSD memory card, microSDHC memory card, microSDXC memory
card
If you use a microSD memory card with this device, be sure to first put it
in a special adaptor.
One-touch functions (NFC)
DLNA M-DMS
Supported USB devices
Data Transferring Functions
USB Flash Drive
Digital still camera (only devices compatible with Mass Storage)
External Hard Drive
Battery Charging Functions
Smartphone/Tablet
Digital still camera (USB-type battery charging), etc.
Operation with all USB devices is not guaranteed.
Dimensions (approx.)
70.9 mm × 143.4 mm × 8.9 mm (2 7/8 in. x 5 3/4 in. x 3/8 in.) (W × H × D)
(excluding the projecting parts)
Mass (approx.)
135 g (4.76 oz)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Included items
Main unit (Portable Wireless Server) (1)
USB cable (about 40 cm) (1)
Quick Start Guide (1)
Important information (this leaflet) (1)
Warranty card (1)
Software License Agreement (1)
Help Guide
View the Help Guide by clicking the [Help] button in the app installed. See
the Quick Start Guide (separate document) for how to browse.
You can also see the Help Guide at the following URL:
http://rd1.sony.net/help/pws/c20/gb/
Trademarks
DLNA and DLNA CERTIFIED are trademarks and/or service marks of Digital
Living Network Alliance.
The SDXC logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
Apple, iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
In addition, the product names, brand names, service names, etc. used in this
document are trademarks or registered trademarks of respective companies
or organizations.
The ™ and ® marks are not shown in this document.
Before Contacting Us
Problems can be resolved quickly by the methods below, so try the checklist
below.
After you pressed this device’s RESET switch, did its problems improve?
After you charged this device, did its problems improve?
Did you read the “Quick Start Guide” which is included?
Did you look at this device’s web site?