Sima Image Bank CP-150 User Manual

Sima cp-150 image bank: user manual

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CP-150 Image Bank
Sima Products Corporation

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  • Page 1 User’s Manual CP-150 Image Bank Sima Products Corporation...
  • Page 2: Legal Warning

    About this manual This manual is designed to make using the CP-150 Smart Remote Control as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3 Convenient and easy to use, the CP-150 provides you with a portable image storage solution. This manual will help you learn how to use all the features of the CP-150. It will not explain how to use the functions for your digital camera. Please refer to your...
  • Page 4 Power supply input The CP-150 comes with a portable battery pack and a carrying case for convenience and flexibility. The battery pack and CP-150 fit into the carrying case as shown in figure 1A at right. Overview Figure 1. Figure 1A...
  • Page 5: Important Note

    • USB adapter cable Important Note: The Image Bank CP-150 stores pictures in a digital format. As with all such stored files, damage to the unit’s hard drive may result in the permanent loss of your pictures. While picture files can be stored in the CP-150 indefinitely, we strongly recommend that you transfer and back up your picture files as soon as possible to avoid losing valuable pictures.
  • Page 6: Turn Power On

    Note: Use only the power cord, battery pack or adapters supplied with the CP-15 Insert memory cards. With the CP-150 in the off mode, insert either a SmartMedia card in the appropriate slot (on the left) or a CompactFlash card in the appropriate slot (on the right.) The corresponding icon will appear in the display window.
  • Page 7 Change HDD’s working partition The CP-150 gives you the ability to select one of five partitions on the hard drive. This is only useful with an old hard drive and is not recommended. To re-format or add partitions to the hard drive, see your computer manual.
  • Page 8 "File Manager" and "My Computer" in Win98/2000. When connected to your PC or MAC, the CP-150 will appear as a USB external hard drive. Use your computer to transfer files, as you would with any other USB external hard drive. Select “My Computer” or “Windows Explorer”...
  • Page 9: For Windows 98Me Users

    \Mac\ in the “USB Device Diver” disk to your Mac, then double click this file. 2. Connect your Image Bank and Mac by the USB cable, and wait for your Mac to show a new driver on the desktop.
  • Page 10: Troubleshooting

    If the Busy and Ready LEDs are off and the LCD panel is blinking showing the HD icon and the first and fifth partition bars, it means the CP-150’s hard drive is full. You need to transfer some files to your PC and erase files from the CP-150 hard drive.
  • Page 11: General Troubleshooting

    When in doubt shut down and reboot to see if the computer recognizes the CP-150 • For the CP-150 to operate properly, the PC needs to be configured to “see” a USB Hard Drive. We have some tips below. Consult the documentation provided with your operating system for further instructions.
  • Page 12 3. NOTE: when inserting or removing SmartMedia or CompactFlash cards the CP-150 must be off. Do not plug in a memory card with the CP-150 powered on. This is also a typical caution when using SM or CF cards in your camera (your camera should also be off).
  • Page 13 You will be asked to reboot your computer. As long as you have saved your work choose OK. If not, save your work before rebooting. When Windows restarts, the drive letter you entered for the CP-150 should show up under MY COMPUTER or Windows Explorer.
  • Page 14 11. If there are no flags present click the + sign beside DISK DRIVES. 12. See if the disk drive of the CP-150 is listed, it should show up as the actual drive-it will not mention anything about the CP-150.
  • Page 15: Appendix A Procedure For Hard Drive Installation On The Cp-150

    8. Attach the U-shaped bracket to the sides of the hard drive using the included screws but do not tighten. 9. Place the hard drive on top of the circuit board of the CP-150 and carefully line up the IDE connector to the pins located on the back of the hard drive.
  • Page 16: System Requirements

    Formatting the CP-150 This procedure is to be used when installing your own hard drive in the CP-150. Make sure your system meets the minimum requirements listed below before proceeding. Warning: All files will be erased during this procedure. System requirements: PC with Windows98, Windows98SE (second edition), WindowsME, Windows2000 or MAC OS 9.0 or higher.
  • Page 17: 90-Day Limited Warranty

    Sima Products Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 90 days from the date of purchase. During the warranty period, the product will be repaired or replaced, at Sima’s option. If you think your unit needs service, call 800-345-7462 before sending it in.

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