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SmartDisk Flash PATH Installation & User Manual

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  • Page 1 FlashPath ™ Floppy Disk Adapter for SmartMedia ™ Installation & User Guide...
  • Page 2 90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY SmartDisk Corporation (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Product that should this Product or any part thereof (except the user change- able batteries) under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, such defects will be repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts) at the Company’s option without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s).
  • Page 3 Reboot (restart) your computer. cameras create a directory on the From the SmartDisk web site: SmartMedia. You a. Go to the Downloads section of the SmartDisk can copy the whole website directory or open it (www.smartdisk.com/DownloadDrivers.html). and just copy the b.
  • Page 4 1. Download FlashPath Software from the FlashPath into the floppy drive when instructed. SmartDisk Website a. Go to the Downloads section of the SmartDisk c. Open the appropriate folder to transfer the website images you want to your hard drive.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Using FlashPath for Microsoft ® Windows ® NT 4.0 ..12 In order to use FlashPath under the Macintosh or Uninstalling FlashPath ..........13 Windows NT operating systems, please visit the SmartDisk web site at www.smartdisk.com to view download options for the appropriate FlashPath software.

  • Page 6: Chapter I Welcome To Flashpath

    Welcome to FlashPath Operating and Storage Check the contents of the package Conditions immediately after purchase. • Operating temperatures: +10°C to +40°C • Storage temperatures: –20°C to +65°C • Operating humidity: 20 to 80% maximum, non- condensing • Storage humidity: 95% maximum, non-condensing Recommendations for Use: FlashPath Jewel case...

  • Page 7: Installing Batteries In Your Flashpath

    Installing Batteries in Your Inserting SmartMedia into the FlashPath FlashPath Removing and Installing Batteries To insert SmartMedia: When you purchase the product, batteries have Insert the SmartMedia into the FlashPath with the been pre-installed in FlashPath. When the batteries electronic contacts facing away from the metallic run out, replace with new ones.
  • Page 8 After removing FlashPath from the floppy disk drive, wipe off any oil, dust or particles in the slot in the upper center of the part that comes in contact with the floppy disk drive head. After cleaning, place FlashPath in its jewel case for storage.

  • Page 9: Using Flashpath For Windows 95/98/2000

    FlashPath. 5.Setup, by default, copies the FlashPath files to the Using FlashPath for Microsoft Windows ® ® directory c:\Smartdisk\Flash (unless a different Windows 95, and Windows 2000 ® ® destination directory is chosen) and creates three...

  • Page 10: Uninstalling Flashpath

    Note: Uninstalling FlashPath • It is not necessary to use the utility “FlashPath Uninstalling FlashPath under Microsoft ® Windows ® ® F o rmat” on new SmartMedia, they are pre f o rm a t t e d 95/98 and Windows 2000 at the factory.

  • Page 11: Flashpath For Macintosh Powerbook And Powerpc

    PowerPC Downloading the FlashPath Utility: 1. Go to the Downloads section of the SmartDisk NOTE: website (www. s m a rt d i s k . c o m / D o w n l o a d D r i v e r s . h t m l ) .

  • Page 12: Removing The Readflashpath Utility

    IMPORTANT: Folders cannot be transferred. If you Removing the FlashPath utility: intend to transfer All Files, you must open the folder Drag and drop the ReadFlashPath utility from your first. hard disk into the “Trash.” Using FlashPath in the left bay of a PowerBook G3 To use FlashPath in the left bay, press and hold the Command key as the Import from FlashPath is selected.

  • Page 13: Using Flashpath V3.X For Windows Nt 4.0/Sp3 Thru Sp6

    Chapter 4 3. a. Go to the Downloads section of the SmartDisk website (www. s m a rt d i s k . c o m / D o w n l o a d D r i v e r s . h t m l ) .

  • Page 14: Using Flashpath For Microsoft Windows Nt 4.0

    3. FlashPath can now be accessed through the floppy Uninstalling FlashPath drive. You can copy, cut or paste to or from the Uninstalling FlashPath under Microsoft ® Windows ® FlashPath, and delete, move, edit files (using word ® 95/98 and Windows 2000 p rocessors, spreadsheet programs, photo editors, etc.) 1.

  • Page 15: Chapter 5 Utility Software

    Chapter 5 CAUTION Utility Software • Starting Windows ® 95/98/NT or Windows ® 2000 FlashPath does not function as a start-up disk. Be Using FlashPath Status Monitor under sure to complete start-up of Windows ® 95/98/NT Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT/2000 ® ®...

  • Page 16: Status Monitor Messages

    Status Monitor Messages Status Error messages pop-up automatically when you position your cursor over the Status Monitor icon. The Status Monitor display will be updated each time FlashPath is accessed. Message Condition Corrective Action Diskette Mode No FlashPath with a SmartMedia in drive Insert SmartMedia into FlashPath and insert FlashPath into drive.

  • Page 17: Formatting Smartmedia

    Formatting SmartMedia from the floppy disk drive, wait a while and then reinsert it. To format SmartMedia Using the FlashPath Format Utility: 3. Precautions on access - Never remove FlashPath 1. Insert the SmartMedia card to be formatted into from the floppy disk drive while it is being FlashPath.

  • Page 18: Chapter 6 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 6 • The FlashPath driver has not been installed (or the system was not restarted after installation). Troubleshooting Install the FlashPath drivers if they were not installed previously and reboot your computer. 1. FlashPath is in the shutdown mode. What should I do? 3.
  • Page 19 files from the SmartMedia (before erasing the 9. Why is the FlashPath’s data writing speed slower SmartMedia, copy any picture files you do want than the data reading speed? to save to the PCs hard drive or to a floppy disk.) Unlike ordinary floppy disks, the FlashPath exchanges data with the SmartMedia while If you want to format the SmartMedia in the...
  • Page 20 DANGER use, without the express written permission of Shows that incorrect handling and/or operation may put SmartDisk Corporation or SmartDisk International, Inc. the user in a critical sit uation with potential serious injury or death. Exemption from Obligation...
  • Page 21 DANGER CAUTION When handling batteries... Avoid using FlashPath near sources of heat or Do not disassemble or modify the battery. flame. Do not connect the positive and negative terminals Doing so could result in smoke or fire. DON’T with any metal such as wire. Do not transport or store DON’T batteries together with metallic objects.
  • Page 22 CAUTION Do not unplug or expose to vibration or impact while uploading data to or downloading data from SmartMedia. DON’T Doing so could damage or erase the internal data. Be sure to save data to another medium at reg- ular intervals in case the data stored in SmartMedia is damaged or lost.

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