Dedicated Micros Digital Sprite Lite Setup Manual page 27

3. If the tape inserted is not the correct tape, or if there is information on the
tape you wish to keep, select Eject Tape and insert another tape.
4. Select Background archive. The option to Append (add images to the end of
the tape) or Overwrite the tape are given:
Write to tape method
Append Append or overwrite
Caution: All previously archived images on the tape will be lost if the 'Overwrite'
option is selected.
5. Use the keys to highlight the required option and press mode/menu
to continue.
6. The tape will now start the archive process.
Playing back archived images
PC Playback software is used to playback images from Zip®, Jaz®, and tape
drives from a PC.
System Requirements:
• Intel Pentium PC or equivalent (min. 233MHz, 400MHz recommended)
• Microsoft ® Windows ® 95 or 98.
• 4MB Video card capable of 16 million colours.
• 5MB Free hard disk space (additional space required for holding image files)
• Iomega Zip ® , Jaz ® , or tape drive connected to the PC.
• SCSI interface card (for connecting tape drives to the PC)
Installation:
1. Insert the disk into drive A.
2. Select Start > Run...
3. Type 'a:\setup' and click OK, alternatively use the Browse button to find the
file manually.
4. Installation will start, follow the on screen instructions.
Running the PC Playback software:
1. Select Start > Programs > PC Playback.
2. Click on the PC Playback icon.
3. PC Playback will load, click on the 'Help' option for operating instructions.
Important notes when using tape drives:
The cable supplied with the DDS drive may not be compatible with Digital Sprite
Lites 50-pin SCSI port.
DDS-3: A High-density 50-way male to Centronics 50-way male cable.
DDS-4: A High-density 50-way male to High-density 68-way male (DDS-4) is
required. This cable is available from computer suppliers.
Caution: Tape drives need frequent head cleaning to maintain optimum
performance, ensure the drive is cleaned to the manufacturer's recommendations.
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