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- Page 1 USER'S USER'S MANUAL MANUAL FireWire CameraMate Digital Film Reader Version 1.0...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
USER'S USER'S MANUAL MANUAL FireWire CameraMate CONTENTS Home Getting Started Connecting to a Macintosh Connecting to a PC Compatible How to Use the FireWire CameraMate Troubleshooting Your Microtech FireWire CameraMate Obtaining Technical Support Contacting Microtech... -
Page 3: Firewire Cameramate
USER'S USER'S MANUAL MANUAL FireWire CameraMate GETTING STARTED Introduction What's included with the FireWire CameraMate System Requirements Parts of the FireWire CameraMate Registering the FireWire CameraMate... -
Page 4: System Requirements
The FireWire CameraMate is a CompactFlash digital media reader/writer for new FireWire (IEEE 1394) equipped Apple Macintosh (iMac, iBook, G3/G4, Cube, etc.) and PC Compatible own- ers who wish to read and write CompactFlash cards. The FireWire CameraMate is easy to use and provides transfer rates of up to 5MB/sec (40Mb/sec). - Page 5 Media Recognition/Access LED indicator Top View CompactFlash slot Optional Power Adapter* CompactFlash eject button DC 5V Rear View Front View *WARNING: Permanent damage will result when used with a standard power adapter. Use only with the Microtech Optional Power Adapter (if power required).
- Page 6 MANUAL Registering the FireWire CameraMate Thank you again for purchasing the Microtech FireWire CameraMate. In order for us to better serve you, we encourage you to register your FireWire CameraMate as soon as possible. There are several benefits to registering the FireWire CameraMate: Registering your FireWire CameraMate entitles you to free periodic driver software updates when available.
- Page 7 USER'S USER'S MANUAL MANUAL FireWire CameraMate CONNECTING to a Macintosh Connecting to the FireWire Port Installing the Driver Software...
- Page 8 MANUAL Connecting to the FireWire port Connect the FireWire connector of the FireWire CameraMate to the FireWire port located at the back of the computer. In the case of the Apple iMac or iBook, use the FireWire ports located on the side of the computer. Refer to the illustrations below.
- Page 9 MANUAL Installation Overview The FireWire CameraMate is relatively easy to install and operate. To avoid complications during the installation process, please follow the steps in order as described in this chapter. INSTALLATION NOTE: FireWire CameraMate driver software installation is not required on Mac OS 9.1 and above, driver software is required on Mac OS 8.6 - 9.0.4...
- Page 10 Congratulations! Driver software installation is now complete. INSTALLATION NOTE: If you attempt to attach the FireWire connector of the FireWire CameraMate to the computer prior to installing the driver software, you will be unable to mount or access your CompactFlash media.
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Page 11: Connecting To A Pc Compatible
USER'S USER'S MANUAL MANUAL FireWire CameraMate CONNECTING to a PC Compatible Installing the Driver Software Connecting to the FireWire Port... - Page 12 MANUAL Installation Overview The FireWire CameraMate is relatively easy to install and operate. To avoid complications during the installation process, please follow the steps in order as described in this chapter. INSTALLATION NOTE: Driver software installation is only required for Windows 98 Second Edition.
- Page 13 MANUAL A menu will appear with several options (as shown below), select “Install Drivers” from the menu. NOTE: From this menu you can also access the Microtech web site, contact information, User’s Manual, as well as the included Bonus Software.
- Page 14 “Install Now” button. Follow the on screen instructions as prompted to complete the installation. Congratulations! Driver installation is now complete. You may now connect the FireWire CameraMate to your computer. Proceed to the next page for instructions on connecting the FireWire CameraMate.
- Page 15 FireWire CameraMate MANUAL MANUAL Connecting to the FireWire port: Connect the FireWire connector of the FireWire CameraMate to the FireWire port on your computer. NOTE:The FireWire cable may be plugged into the computer while the computer is running. Enlarged view...
- Page 16 Digital film card compatibility Inserting a CompactFlash Card Inserting and Accessing a Card (Macintosh) Formatting Cards (Macintosh) Removing a Card (Macintosh) Inserting and Accessing a Card (PC) Formatting Cards (PC) Removing a Card (PC) Using the FireWire CameraMate with Digital Cameras...
- Page 17 MANUAL MANUAL This section describes the operation relating to the FireWire CameraMate and digital film cards. To avoid complications while attempting to use your FireWire CameraMate, Microtech recommends reading this entire chapter. For installation information, refer to “Chapter 2: Connecting to a Macintosh”...
- Page 18 This is normal. IMPORTANT: If excessive force is required, or the card just doesn’t seem to fit, do not attempt to force the card in the reader, instead, call Microtech’s toll free tech support number for assis- tance.
- Page 19 IMPORTANT: Be sure you have installed the FireWire CameraMate driver software (where necessary) prior to attempting to operate the FireWire CameraMate. Also be sure the Apple File Exchange control panel is set to load in your system folder - you can activate it using the Apple Extensions Manager control panel.
- Page 20 MANUAL Formatting cards (Macintosh) There may be instances where you may wish to format a card in the FireWire CameraMate rather than in a digital camera. There may also be times when you may be required or prompted to format your card. As such please read the information in this section for information on formatting CompactFlash cards.
- Page 21 USER'S USER'S FireWire CameraMate MANUAL MANUAL Removing a card (Macintosh) Make sure that the "Media Recognition/Access" indicator is not flashing. The access indicator may flash when data is being read or written on the card. Wait until the operations are complete and the access indicator is no longer flashing before attempting to remove the card.
- Page 22 USER'S USER'S FireWire CameraMate MANUAL MANUAL Removing a card (Macintosh - continued) WARNING: Do not remove a mounted card without first dragging the card icon to the trash. Ejecting a card before removing the icon can cause data loss or corruption, and may also damage the CompactFlash card.
- Page 23 MANUAL Formatting cards (PC) There may be instances where you may wish to format a card in the FireWire CameraMate rather than in a digital camera. There may also be times when you may be required or prompted to format your card. As such please read the information in this section for information on formatting CompactFlash cards.
- Page 24 USER'S USER'S FireWire CameraMate MANUAL MANUAL Select the format type (“Quick” or “Full”). You will see a message similar to the one shown below. Click "Start." A dialog will appear warning that you are about to erase everything on the media.
- Page 25 USER'S USER'S FireWire CameraMate MANUAL MANUAL Click "Close." Formatting is now complete. Removing a card (PC) Make sure that the "Media Recognition/Access" indicator is not flashing. The access indicator may flash when data is being read or written on the card, depending on the card used.
- Page 26 MANUAL Using the FireWire CameraMate with digital cameras The FireWire CameraMate was designed to simplify life for the digital photographer and not to detract from the creative process. Most digital cameras include the necessary software/drivers to access images on your computer— make sure that the required software for your camera is installed.
- Page 27 USER'S USER'S FireWire CameraMate MANUAL MANUAL There are several magazines dedicated exclusively to digital photography which can be tremen- dously helpful. Most of the these magazines also maintain web sites with useful information. There are also a growing number of books marketed to both novice and professional digital pho- tographers.
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Page 28: Troubleshooting Your Microtech Firewire
USER'S USER'S MANUAL MANUAL FireWire CameraMate Troubleshooting your Microtech FireWire CameraMate Common Trouble Shooting Questions and Answers... - Page 29 MANUAL Troubleshooting your Microtech FireWire CameraMate Installation and use of the Microtech FireWire CameraMate is relatively easy and normally should not produce complications. However, if you are experiencing difficulties with your FireWire CameraMate, please refer to the following troubleshooting guide for a possible solution. Additional tips and solutions as well as product information can be found on our web site: www.microtechint.com.
- Page 30 Disk" icon (drive letter will also be assigned) representing your FireWire CameraMate. Now double-click on the "Removable Disk" icon to display the contents of the media inserted in your FireWire CameraMate. This is where your digital images or data will be located.
- Page 31 MANUAL MANUAL I insert my CompactFlash card into the FireWire CameraMate connected to my Mac and I get a message, "This disk is unreadable by this computer. Do you want to initialize the disk?" My only options are to "Initialize", or "Eject".
- Page 32 Knowledge Base Article Q242975) provided on the accompanying Microtech installation CD-ROM. If your FireWire CameraMate is still not recognized, or if you are still not getting a drive letter in "My Computer", the source of your difficulties may be power. The manufacturer of the adapter may have designed the adapter to receive power from the expansion bus (PCMCIA, PCI, etc.), but not provide power to the devices connected to the FireWire...
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Page 33: Obtaining Technical Support
USER'S USER'S MANUAL MANUAL FireWire CameraMate OBTAINING Technical Support Contacting Microtech Technical Support Returning Products For Service Microtech Limited Warranty... -
Page 34: Contacting Technical Support
Any package that does not carry an RMA number will be refused by Microtech’s Receiving Department. Pack the FireWire CameraMate in its original box. Be certain that it fits snug- ly and is surrounded with the original, corrugated packing material. - Page 35 USER'S USER'S FireWire CameraMate MANUAL MANUAL SCM Microsystems, Inc. LIMITED WARRANTY SCM Microsystems, Inc. warranty obligations are limited to the terms set forth below: SCM Microsystems, Inc., Retail Brands Group, ("The Company") warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase.
- Page 36 FireWire CameraMate HOW-TO Contact Us Microtech™ is a quality retail brand of digital connectivity solutions from SCM Microsystems, Inc. Microtech digital connectivity solutions include an extensive line of readers, media and connectivity products for a wide range of digital device applications.
- Page 37 Microtech and the Microtech insignia are registered trademarks of SCM Microsystems, Inc. CameraMate™, Digital FlashFilm, Compact FlashFilm, DPA Drives, and the DPA logo are trademarks of SCM Microsystems, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, the Windows Logo, and MS-DOS are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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