Formatting A Smartmedia Card; Operational Notes - Delkin Devices DDREADER-14 User Manual

USB SmartMedia Card Reader

Formatting a SmartMedia Card

Although most cards are factory formatted, some cameras and digital devices may
require the card to be formatted before initial use. Some devices, such as MP3 players,
use a proprietary format that will make the card unrecognizable to the computer or
camera. Refer to the device manual for more information.
Macintosh users: It is strongly recommended that you DO NOT format or initialize cards
with the computer, as the Mac file system is not recognized by most devices and could
make the card unreadable by your device. If prompted to initialize, select cancel.
Formatting a SmartMedia Card will erase all pictures or files on the card.
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Formatting should be performed in the camera or SmartMedia Card device to insure
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compatibility.
Formatting should not be used to clear unwanted files from the card.
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If you do wish to format a card with a computer, perform the following steps:.
1. In My Computer, right-click on the appropriate Removable Disk.
2. Select Format and follow on-screen instructions.
Note: a corrupt or malfunctioning SmartMedia Card can be reformatted using the
SMPREP program located in the Start/Programs/Reader-14 menu.

Operational Notes

Your new Reader is part of a system of components that must function correctly and
compatibly in order to complete the simple process of moving files from your device to
your computer. The components involved are the Reader, SmartMedia Device, Camera,
Storage Card, Computer (and its numerous components), USB Interface, Software
Drivers, and Operating System. The Reader-14 is compatible with all SmartMedia
Cards that comply with specifications set forth by the SSFDC Forum.
A corrupt file on your SmartMedia Card can cause a device failure or system crash
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when transferring files to your computer. Recovery programs such as Scandisk can
be used to detect and repair most disk errors. It may also be necessary to re-format
the card, which will erase all files stored on the card. Some of the causes of file
corruption are:
> Unsteady power supply while transferring files, such as a low camera battery or
improperly connected reader.
> Card removed from reader or camera, or any other type of interruption while
transfering or accessing files.
> Improperly formatted card.
A SmartMedia Card that cannot be accessed by the Reader-14 can be placed back
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in the camera, where the cameras picture viewing option can be used to determine
if the card is functioning normally. If the card no longer functions in the camera, this
may indicate a file corruption or other problem with the card.
Minor malfunctions while using the Reader-14, such as system hangs, can usually
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be resolved by simply re-booting the computer. Serious or recurring malfunctions
may require a re-installation of the Reader-14 drivers.
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