Using Photoreader With Apple; Copying Files; Formatting Cards - SimpleTech STI-CFRDR/USB User Manual

4.2. Using PhotoReader with Apple

Copying Files

After the computer has restarted, insert the CompactFlash or
SmartMedia Card into the USB PhotoReader. The Card will be displayed
as an icon as shown below. Now, you are ready to use the Card as a
removable storage device. You can copy the files simply by dragging
the icon for the files.
When you want to remove the Card, first make sure you are not access-
ing the data in the Card. Then drag the icon for the Card into the Trash.
You will see the following display. Click OK and remove the Card from
the USB PhotoReader.

Formatting Cards

Most Cards are factory formatted. Formatting Cards inside the USB
PhotoReader in Mac OS may result in your digital camera being unable
to recognize the card. Format the Cards in the USB PhotoReader, only
when you intend the use the cards only to exchange data between dif-
ferent USB Readers or between USB readers and notebook computers.
To format a Card in the USB PhotoReader, highlight the icon repre-
senting the USB PhotoReader and click Erase Disk from apple's Spe-
cial menu at the top of the screen. A window similar to the following
will be displayed. Click Erase to format the Card. Once the Card is for-
matted, the card is ready to use.
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