SmartDisk FlashPath Secure Digital Memory Card User Manual
Floppy disk adapter, supporting both secure digital memory card and multimediacard for use on ibm pc and compatibles with microsoft windows 95/98/me/nt4.0/2000/xp
Summary of Contents for SmartDisk FlashPath Secure Digital Memory Card
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FlashPath™ User Guide Supporting both Secure Digital Memory Card and MultiMediaCard ® for use on IBM PC and Compatibles with ® Microsoft Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP • • • • • •...
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SD/MMC for FlashPath is a trademark of SmartDisk Corporation of the U.S.A. PC/AT is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Corp. of the U.S.A. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation and registered in the United States and other countries.
• • • • • • Table of Contents Welcome to FlashPath ... 5 Features and Benefits ... 6 Limitations and Notes... 6 System Requirements ... 6 Installing the Software... 6 Using FlashPath... 8 Transferring Files ... 8 Erasing Files from the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard... 8 Status Monitor ...
Welcome to FlashPath • • • • • • Welcome to FlashPath FlashPath is an electronic device shaped like a 3.5-inch floppy diskette; it fits into and works from a 3.5-inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive. FlashPath has a slot in the side that accepts the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard.
Welcome to FlashPath Features and Benefits FlashPath has many features and benefits to simplify your digital lifestyle: • Ready to use immediately with your 3.5-inch floppy drive after the software is installed and the computer is restarted. There's no need for cumbersome power supplies or cables. •...
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Follow the directions on the screen to install the FlashPath software. Setup, by default, copies the FlashPath files to the directory: C:\Program Files\SMARTDISK\FLASHPATH Once the FlashPath software installation is complete, Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”, click Finish.
Using FlashPath • • • • • • Using FlashPath This chapter describes how to transfer files between your PC and the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. This chapter also describes FlashPath status and how to delete files from the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. Transferring Files Insert the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard into the FlashPath with the electronic contacts facing away from the metallic top cover of the FlashPath.
Using FlashPath In Microsoft Windows Explorer, click on the file(s) you want to delete and select File/Delete from the menu bar (or press the Delete key). Status Monitor The Status Monitor icon is automatically loaded into the System Tray at installation. The Status Monitor displays the condition of the FlashPath as of the last time the drive was accessed.
Using FlashPath Status Monitor Messages Status Monitor Messages pop-up automatically when you position your cursor over the Status Monitor icon. Message Diskette Mode Normal Operation Battery Low Battery Critical Sleeping Missing Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard System Error Messages System Error Messages automatically appear when an error condition exists.
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Using FlashPath Low Battery Warning Battery Critical The batteries in the FlashPath are very low. Writes to the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard will be disabled. Reads - enabled The battery in the FlashPath has reached a critical stage and will expire very quickly. Reads - disabled Writes - disabled Note: Flashpath will attempt to complete...
Maintenance • • • • • • Maintenance This Chapter describes how to store your FlashPath, install batteries, and how to clean the FlashPath unit. This Chapter also describes how to uninstall the FlashPath software. Operating and Storage Conditions Avoid operating and storing the product in an environment subject to excessive temperature fluctuations that may result in condensation forming on the FlashPath.
Maintenance To change batteries: Place your FlashPath on a flat surface and gently press down on the battery cover. Turn each cover counter-clockwise until the battery compartments are open. Install new lithium button cells. Make sure that the positive side (marked with a + sign) is up and that the side spring contact is located on the side of the battery.
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Maintenance In the scrollable window, select FlashPath for SD Memory Card. Press the Add/Remove button. You are asked to confirm the deletion of the software. Click Yes. The FlashPath software is removed from your computer. If you are asked to remove a shared file, select Yes to All.
Troubleshooting • • • • • • Troubleshooting FlashPath is in sleep mode. What should I do? Eject the FlashPath from the floppy drive, wait a few seconds, and then reinsert it. The computer does not recognize the FlashPath. Why? If you attempt to access the FlashPath while inserting it in the floppy disk drive, the FlashPath may not be recognized and the message: "The disk in drive A is not formatted"...
• If bent, dropped or exposed to strong impact, the product should be inspected at the place of purchase or by SmartDisk. Failure to do so could result in smoke or fire. 117-0005-010 •...
Safety • Do not attempt to repair, modify or disassemble FlashPath. Doing so could result in fire, electric shock or injury. • Do not make direct contact with or touch the pins (connecting surface) of the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard with metal. Data could be damaged or erased by static electricity.
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