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FlashPath™ User Guide
Supporting both Secure Digital Memory Card and MultiMediaCard
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for use on IBM PC and Compatibles with
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Windows 95/98/Me/NT4.0/2000/XP
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No part of this document may be reproduced in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose, without the express written permission of SmartDisk Corporation.© 2002 SmartDisk Corporation. The software and documentation comprising FlashPath are proprietary products of SmartDisk Corporation protected by copyright laws and international treaty. FlashPath is supplied with a non-transferable license, for use of one copy of the software by the licensed user. The software must
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1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY SmartDisk Corporation (the Company) warrants to the original retail purchaser of this Product that should this Product or any part thereof (except the user changeable batteries) under normal use and conditions, be proven defective in material or workmanship within none (1) year from the date of purchase, such defects will be repaired or replaced (with new or rebuilt parts), at the Company's option, without charge for parts or labor directly related to the defect(s). T
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• • • • • • Table of Contents Welcome to FlashPath ..................................................................................................................... 5 Features and Benefits ..................................................................................................... 6 Limitations and Notes...................................................................................................... 6 System Requirements.........................................................
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Welcome to FlashPath • • • • • • Welcome to FlashPath FlashPath is an electronic device shaped like a 3.5-inch floppy diskette; it fits into and works from a 3.5-inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive. FlashPath has a slot in the side that accepts the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. To read data, images, audio and other files from your digital appliance, simply remove the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard from the digital appliance and insert it into FlashPath. Then insert
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Welcome to FlashPath Features and Benefits FlashPath has many features and benefits to simplify your digital lifestyle: • Ready to use immediately with your 3.5-inch floppy drive after the software is installed and the computer is restarted. There's no need for cumbersome power supplies or cables. • Easy to use and interchangeable among desktops and laptops. You can use FlashPath on both your home and office PC even if they have different operating systems and configurations. • Low cost, yet
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Welcome to FlashPath 1 Insert your FlashPath software CD into the CD ROM drive. 2 Follow the directions on the screen to install the FlashPath software. 3 Setup, by default, copies the FlashPath files to the directory: C:\Program Files\SMARTDISK\FLASHPATH 4 Once the FlashPath software installation is complete, Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”, click Finish. Note: The FlashPath will not work until you reboot your PC. • • • FlashPath User Guide 7 • • •
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Using FlashPath • • • • • • Using FlashPath This chapter describes how to transfer files between your PC and the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. This chapter also describes FlashPath status and how to delete files from the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. Transferring Files 1 Insert the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard into the FlashPath with the electronic contacts facing away from the metallic top cover of the FlashPath. 2 Insert the FlashPath into t
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Using FlashPath 2 In Microsoft Windows Explorer, click on the file(s) you want to delete and select File/Delete from the menu bar (or press the Delete key). Status Monitor The Status Monitor icon is automatically loaded into the System Tray at installation. FlashPath Status Monitor The Status Monitor displays the condition of the FlashPath as of the last time the drive was accessed. The condition icon (diskette mode or FlashPath mode with battery condition) is displayed as an icon and shows o
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Using FlashPath Status Monitor Messages Status Monitor Messages pop-up automatically when you position your cursor over the Status Monitor icon. Message Condition Corrective Action Insert Secure Digital Memory Card or No FlashPath with a Secure Digital Diskette Mode MultiMediaCard into FlashPath and Memory Card or MultiMediaCard in Drive insert FlashPath into the drive. Computer able to read and write to Normal Operation None. FlashPath Writes - disabled (If you are currently Let the comp
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Using FlashPath The batteries in the FlashPath are very low. Low Battery Writes to the Secure Digital Memory Card or Let computer complete reads or Warning MultiMediaCard will be disabled. write; replace the batteries. Reads - enabled The battery in the FlashPath has reached a critical stage and will expire very quickly. Reads - disabled Replace both batteries Battery Critical Writes - disabled immediately. Note: Flashpath will attempt to complete current write. • • • FlashPath User Guid
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Maintenance • • • • • • Maintenance This Chapter describes how to store your FlashPath, install batteries, and how to clean the FlashPath unit. This Chapter also describes how to uninstall the FlashPath software. Operating and Storage Conditions Avoid operating and storing the product in an environment subject to excessive temperature fluctuations that may result in condensation forming on the FlashPath. Do not store the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard in the FlashPath. To prote
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Maintenance To change batteries: 1 Place your FlashPath on a flat surface and gently press down on the battery cover. 2 Turn each cover counter-clockwise until the battery compartments are open. 3 Install new lithium button cells. Make sure that the positive side (marked with a + sign) is up and that the side spring contact is located on the side of the battery. The contact must not be trapped beneath the battery. Caution: Never insert Flashpath into a floppy drive without batteries in place a
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Maintenance 3 In the scrollable window, select FlashPath for SD Memory Card. 4 Press the Add/Remove button. You are asked to confirm the deletion of the software. 5 Click Yes. The FlashPath software is removed from your computer. If you are asked to remove a shared file, select Yes to All. The shared files are for FlashPath products only so other FlashPath products installed on your computer will be disabled. 6 When the uninstall is complete, click OK. 7 Reboot your computer. • • • FlashPa
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Troubleshooting • • • • • • Troubleshooting Q FlashPath is in sleep mode. What should I do? A Eject the FlashPath from the floppy drive, wait a few seconds, and then reinsert it. Q The computer does not recognize the FlashPath. Why? A If you attempt to access the FlashPath while inserting it in the floppy disk drive, the FlashPath may not be recognized and the message: "The disk in drive A is not formatted" may be displayed accidentally. In most cases, the computer will recognize the FlashPat
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Safety • • • • • • Safety For maximum safety, please observe the following warnings and cautions. WARNINGS Incorrect handling and/or operation could cause serious injury. When handling batteries: • Keep the batteries out of the reach of small children. If swallowed, poisoning or asphyxiation can result. Seek medical treatment immediately. • Do not combine old and new batteries. • Do not disassemble, modify, repair or charge the batteries. • Do not connect the positive and negative terminals wi
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Safety • Do not attempt to repair, modify or disassemble FlashPath. Doing so could result in fire, electric shock or injury. • Do not make direct contact with or touch the pins (connecting surface) of the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard with metal. Data could be damaged or erased by static electricity. • Do not turn the power off while downloading data from Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. Doing so could damage or erase the internal data on the Secure Digital Memor
