Basic Operation; Removing A Smartmedia Card - Delkin Devices DDREADER-14 User Manual

DDREADER-14

Basic Operation

Windows
The Reader-14 will appear as a Removable Disk icon in My Computer or Explorer, and
the SmartMedia Card can be accessed the same as a removable hard disk.
To copy files from your card to your hard disk or vice versa, perform the following steps:
1. Double-click on My Computer or open Explorer.
2. Double-click on the Removable Disk icon.
3. Simply "drag and drop" folders or individual files to a desired location.
Macintosh
The SmartMedia Card will appear as a Untitled disk icon on the desktop. It can be
accessed the same as a removable hard disk.
To copy files from your card to your hard disk or vice versa, perform the following steps:
1. Double-click on the icon that appears on the desktop.
2. While holding the Option key down, simply "drag and drop" folders or individual files
to a desired location.
Windows and Macintosh users please note the following:
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In order to access file formats such as JPEG, TIFF or MP3, you will need a software
program that can open these files. Most digital devices that use specific or propri-
etary formats will include software to access the files. Refer to your device manual
for more information.
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When transferring files to a common location on your computer, it is recommended
that you re-name the files to avoid overwriting previous files. Most cameras simply
number the picture files and begin at 001 when a blank card is inserted. This can
result in two or more files on your computer having the same name, prompting you
to overwrite.
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Windows: you can choose to move files to your hard drive, thus clearing the card for
reuse. Or, you can copy the files (drag and drop, cut and paste) to the hard drive
and then delete the files on the card to clear it for reuse. Avoid formatting to clear
files.
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Mac: holding down the Option key while dragging and dropping files will copy the
files to your hard drive. If the Option key is not used, only the file icon will be
moved, leaving the picture file on the card (the icon will disappear when the card is
removed). Always use the Option key when copying files.

Removing a SmartMedia Card

First, close any files residing on the card that are open. This will prevent errors from a
program trying to access data on a card no longer in the Reader. On a Macintosh, drag
the card icon to Trash before removing the card.
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DO NOT remove the SmartMedia Card while files are being accessed or trans-
ferred. This could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card.
To remove a SmartMedia Card, simply pull it from the Reader.
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