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SmartDisk FireFly USBFF05P User Manual

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  • Page 2 March 1, 2002 3:25 pm Hardware 1 Year Limited Warranty SmartDisk Corporation (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Product that should this Product or any part thereof under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or...
  • Page 3 FireFly 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.
  • 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 SmartDisk and you relating to the subject matter of the Agreement. No additional or any different terms will be enforceable against SmartDisk unless SmartDisk gives its express consent, including an express waiver of the terms of this Agreement, in writing signed by an officer of SmartDisk.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1. Welcome to FireFly About this User Guide ...8 Features and Benefits ...8 Package Contents...8 System Requirements...9 Mac OS Users...9 PC Users...9 Additional Software ...9 Retrospect Express Backup for Windows ...9 CopyAgent™ for Macintosh ...9 Technical Support ...9 2. Installing USB Software for FireFly Mac OS Users...10 Windows Users ...10 3.
  • Page 7 Create a Boot Drive for Macintosh Computers ...21 FireFly User Guide...

  • Page 8: Welcome To Firefly

    Software Installation CD which includes Windows 98 Driver Software, user documentation, and 3rd party software for Mac users. • USB Cable • FireFly Carry Case • QuickStart Card For FireFly accessories such as USB cables of various lengths, please go to our website at: http://www.smartdisk.com FireFly User Guide...

  • Page 9: System Requirements

    For more information, refer to the CopyAgent documentation contained on the FireFly CD. Technical Support If you have any questions or problems with FireFly, please go to our Technical Support website at: http://www.smartdisk.com/support.asp FireFly User Guide System Requirements port (USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Port...

  • Page 10: Installing Usb Software For Firefly

    Installing USB Software for FireFly Mac OS Users FireFly is a USB Mass Storage Class device. Apple systems that feature USB have pre-installed USB drivers so no software installation is required. All you need to do is to connect FireFly as described on page 12 to begin transfering files. However, if you are using Mac OS 8.6, software installation is required as described below.
  • Page 11 For Windows 98 / Windows 98SE Users Only Connect your FireFly as described page 13. The Add New Hardware Wizard appears. Click Next. Choose “Search for the best drivers for your device”. Click Next. Select “Specify a Location” and clear all other check boxes. Insert the FireFly Installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and click Browse.

  • Page 12: Connecting And Disconnecting Firefly

    Connecting and Disconnecting FireFly Mac OS Users Connecting FireFly to a Macintosh Computer Before connecting and using FireFly, put it on a stable surface. Sudden movement during operation may cause data transfer errors Caution and may damage the hard disk. Connect one end of the USB cable to an open USB port on your Macintosh.

  • Page 13: Windows Users

    Windows Users Before connecting and using FireFly, put it on a stable surface. Sudden movement during operation may cause data transfer errors Caution and may damage the hard disk. Connecting the FireFly to a PC If you are a Windows 98 or Windows 98SE user, follow the Note instructions on page 10 after you perform the steps below.

  • Page 14: Disconnecting Firefly From A Pc

    Disconnecting FireFly from a PC Do not unplug FireFly when data is being transferred between FireFly and the computer (when the yellow light is flashing). If you unplug FireFly while accessing or copying files, data may be Warning lost or FireFly may be damaged. To disconnect FireFly, complete the following steps.

  • Page 15: Firefly Lights

    FireFly Lights FireFly USB has LED indicators in the USB and SmartDisk logos to indicate: • If FireFly is on or off. • If FireFly is busy (reading or transferring files). • USB speed status. The color of the light shows what version of USB you have on your computer.

  • Page 16: Getting The Most Value Out Of Firefly

    Getting the Most Value out of FireFly This chapter describes some of the many uses for FireFly including: • Using FireFly between your home and office computers. • Using several FireFly drives as project repositories. • Using FireFly as an emergency backup when travelling. •...

  • Page 17: Backup Firefly Frequently

    To ensure you are working on the master file, always edit and save the files directly to FireFly - the Master Drive. Do this whether you are at home or at work. This means you do not have to wonder if you are working on the right file or database; the content on FireFly is always the latest version.

  • Page 18: Project Repositories

    Project Repositories You can use multiple FireFlys 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 FireFly to be used as the Project Drive.

  • Page 19: Connecting Multiple Drives

    Backup Frequently Periodically back up the contents of your FireFly to your desktop computer hard disk. Or, backup to a CD-R or CD-RW using the SmartDisk FireWire Portable CD-R/W. Macintosh users can automate this process using the CopyAgent application found on the FireFly Software Installation CD.

  • Page 20: Copy Files And Data Frequently To Firefly

    Archive When you get back to the office, copy the files from the FireFly to a CD-R or CD-RW using SmartDisk’s FireWire Portable CD-R/W. The CD then becomes the long term archive. Transporting Large Files Use FireFly to transport large files (such as graphics) to other computers in your office.

  • Page 21: Create A Boot Drive For Macintosh Computers

    • Collection of MP3s. • Video files including AVI, MPEG, and QuickTime. • Digital photographs including JPEG, BMP, and GIF. • Other non-essential or infrequently accessed files. FireFly can be used to store and play back all your MP3 files or other multimedia when it is hooked up to a computer that supports USB.
  • Page 22 Create a Boot Drive for Macintosh Computers Select the FireFly and press OK. FireFly User Guide...

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