Quick Start Guide

Welcome! Let's get you sending files in under 2 minutes. 🚀

Step 1: Launch AirShare

Open AirShare on both devices:

• Windows: Find it in the Start Menu
• macOS: Check Applications folder or use Spotlight (⌘ + Space)
• Linux: Find it in your app menu or run airshare

Step 2: Verify Devices are Discovered

Once AirShare is running on both devices:

1. Look at the Radar tab (should be open by default)
2. Within a few seconds, you should see other devices appear as cards
3. Each card shows:
   • Device name
   • Operating system icon
   • Avatar/initial

Step 3: Send Your First File

Method 1: Drag and Drop (Recommended)

1. Drag files from your file explorer onto a device card in the Radar
2. A confirmation dialog will appear showing:
   • File names and sizes
   • Total transfer size
   • Recipient device name
3. Click "Send"
4. Wait for the recipient to accept

Method 2: Click to Select

1. Click on a device card in the Radar
2. Click "Select Files" in the send dialog
3. Choose files from the file picker
4. Click "Send"

Step 4: Accept the Transfer (Recipient)

On the receiving device:

1. A notification will appear (both in-app and system notification)
2. The receive confirmation dialog opens automatically showing:
   • Sender's name
   • List of files being sent
   • Total size
3. Click "Accept" to receive
4. Or click "Decline" to reject

Step 5: Monitor Transfer Progress

During the transfer:

• Progress bar shows transfer percentage
• Speed indicator shows current transfer rate (MB/s)
• Time remaining shows estimated completion time
• Cancel button available if needed

Step 6: Transfer Complete!

Once finished:

• ✅ You'll see a "Transfer Complete" notification
• 📁 Files are automatically saved to your Downloads folder (or custom location)
• 📊 Transfer is logged in the History tab

View Transfer History

Click on the History tab to see:

• All sent and received files
• Transfer dates and times
• File sizes
• Sender/recipient information
• Status (completed, cancelled, failed)

You can also:

• 🔍 Search for specific transfers
• 🗑️ Delete history entries
• 📂 Open the file location directly

Common First-Time Tasks

Change Download Location

1. Click Settings (gear icon)
2. Go to General → Downloads
3. Click "Change Download Folder"
4. Select your preferred location

Change Language

1. Click Settings (gear icon)
2. Go to General → Language
3. Select from: English, Croatian, German, French, Italian, Spanish

Enable Dark Mode

1. Click Settings (gear icon)
2. Go to Appearance → Theme
3. Choose: Light, Dark, or System

Set Launch on Startup

1. Click Settings (gear icon)
2. Go to General → System
3. Enable "Launch on startup"

Understanding the Interface

Main Tabs

• 📡 Radar: See nearby devices and send files
• 📜 History: View all past transfers
• ⚙️ Settings: Configure AirShare preferences

System Tray Icon

The system tray icon shows:

• Green dot: Ready to transfer
• Pulsing animation: Transfer in progress

Right-click the tray icon for quick actions:

• Show/Hide window
• Quit AirShare

Tips for Best Experience

What's Next?

Now that you've sent your first file, explore more features:

Need Help?

If something didn't work as expected:

• Check Troubleshooting Common Issues
• Read the FAQ
• Visit our GitHub Discussions

Happy sharing! ✈️