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SmartDisk FireLite User Manual

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  • Page 2 The software and documentation comprising FireLite are proprietary products of SmartDisk Corporation protected by copyright laws and international treaty. The FireLite is supplied with a non-transferable license, for use of one copy of the software by the licensed user. The software must not be copied or transferred to any other media other than the hard disk of a personal computer for the purposes of running the software within the constraints of the license.
  • Page 3 The software which accompanies this license (collectively the “SOFTWARE”) is the property of SmartDisk or its licensors and is protected by copyright law. While SmartDisk continues to own the Software, you will have certain rights to use the Software after your acceptance of this license. Your rights and obligations with respect to the use of this Software is as follows: License.
  • Page 4 Ownership of software. As Licensee, you own the media upon which the software is recorded or fixed, but SmartDisk and its licensors retain the title and ownership of the Software recorded on the original media and all subsequent copies of the Software, regardless of the form or media on which the original and other copies may exist.
  • Page 5 FCC Compliance and Warning FireLite 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.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Disconnecting FireLite from a Macintosh Computer ......13 PC (Windows) Users..................14 Connecting the FireLite to a PC ............14 Disconnecting FireLite from a PC ............15 4. Getting the Most Value out of FireLite Between your Home and Office Computers...........16 Version Control ..................16 Backup FireLite Frequently ..............17 Disconnecting..................17...

  • Page 7: Firelite User Guide

    Create a Boot Drive for Macintosh Computers ..........22 5. Specifications General ......................23 Physical Specifications...................24 Operating Environment ..................24 FireLite User Guide...

  • Page 8: Welcome To Firelite

    (AC adapter or batteries) is required. FireLite is very easy to use; all you need to do is plug it in and you are ready to go. FireLite works on both PC and Macintosh computers, laptop or desktop.

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    System Requirements For FireLite accessories such as FireWire cables of various length, please go to our website at: http://www.smartdisk.com System Requirements Mac OS Users • Any Macintosh with built-in FireWire port, or a Power Macintosh G3 with a powered PCI 6-pin FireWire adapter, or a CardBus Card with optional AC adapter •...

  • Page 10: Copyagent

    For more information, refer to the CopyAgent documentation contained on the FireLite CD. Technical Support If you have any questions or problems with FireLite, please go to our Technical Support website at: http://www.smartdisk.com/support.asp FireLite User Guide...

  • Page 11: Installing Firelite Software

    Insert the FireLite installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Double-click the Install SmartDisk Tools icon. Follow the on-screen instructions. You can now connect FireLite anytime (as described on page 13) to transfer files and data. PC (Windows) Users Connect the FireLite to your computer as described on page 14.
  • Page 12 (blue screen) may occur if you remove the FireWire drive while the computer is running. To fix this problem (and improve performance), you must install the latest FireWire (1394) software drivers. Locate, download, and install the latest FireWire (1394) software drivers from the Microsoft website: http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com FireLite User Guide...

  • Page 13: Connecting And Disconnecting Firelite

    Connect one end of the FireWire cable to an open FireWire port on your Macintosh. Connect the other end of the cable to either one of the FireWire ports on FireLite. The FireLite icon appears on the desktop.

  • Page 14: Pc (Windows) Users

    Connecting the FireLite to a PC Connect one end of the FireWire cable to the FireWire port on your computer. Connect the other end to either one of the FireWire ports on FireLite. The FireLite icon appears in My Computer and in Windows Explorer.

  • Page 15: Disconnecting Firelite From A Pc

    - in the Windows System Tray. Select Unplug or eject hardware from the pop-up menu. A Windows dialog opens. Select the FireLite drive from the list in the Windows dialog and select Stop. Wait until the yellow light on FireLite stops flashing.

  • Page 16: Getting The Most Value Out Of Firelite

    Your FireLite is an ideal solution for working between your office and home computer. Take the FireLite with you when you leave and all your work files and applications are there for you when you need them. You don’t have to carry your laptop to and from work anymore.

  • Page 17: Backup Firelite Frequently

    You can use multiple FireLite drives to store files and data for individual projects. This is useful if most of your work is project oriented where each project generates a large set of files and data. Each project can have a designated FireLite to be used as the Project Drive.
  • Page 18 Project Repositories FireWire Hub Connect several FireLite drives to a powered FireWire hub so you can have immediate access to all your project data. Project A Project A Project E Project B Powered FireWire Hub Project C Project D Daisy Chain The two FireWire ports on FireLite are used to connect multiple FireLite drives and other FireWire devices in a daisy chain configuration.

  • Page 19: Editing Files And Updating Data

    Project Repositories Editing Files and Updating Data Use the FireLite as the primary repository for all the files and data associated with the project. This drive then becomes the Project Drive for the project. When you need to work on the project, connect the Project Drive and ensure all changes to files and data are saved to this drive.

  • Page 20: Archive

    If you are on the road, all you need is access to a computer that has a FireWire connection to retrieve your files. Archive When you get back to the office, copy the files from the FireLite to a CD-R or CD-RW using SmartDisk’s FireWire Portable CD-R/W. The CD then becomes the long term archive.

  • Page 21: Transporting Large Files

    Transporting Large Files Transporting Large Files Use FireLite to transport large files (such as graphics) to other computers in your office. This is useful if you cannot attach the file to an email or network connections are slow or not available.

  • Page 22: Create A Boot Drive For Macintosh Computers

    To save disk space on your computer’s internal hard drive, keep the aforementioned types of files on your FireLite. To play back your MP3s and videos, or to show your photos, connect FireLite to any computer that has FireWire. This means you do not need to carry several CDs to an event;...

  • Page 23: Specifications

    CardBus Card with AC adapter. • Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP • A CD-ROM drive to install the software FireLite Hard Drive FireWire (IEEE 1394) connecting cable (6-pin - 6-pin) Software Installation CD which includes all the required drivers, user Package documentation, and 3rd party software includes...

  • Page 24: Physical Specifications

    -20°C - 60°C (-4°F - 140°F) (Operating) 20% - 80% RH (Non-condensing) Relative humidity (Non-operating) 9% - 90% RH (Non-condensing) (Operating) 175G 2ms Shock (Non-operating) 800G 2ms (Operating) 1.0G (5 - 400Hz) Vibration (Non-operating) 5.0G (5 - 400Hz) FireLite User Guide...
  • Page 25 Operating Environment More than 300,000 hours (20,000 Operating hours) FireWire Bus Power or AC adapter External Power Supply +8 to 33 VDC input Voltage Power Requirements Operating (Average) 2.95 Watts Sleep 0.5 Watts FireLite User Guide...

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