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1. Page 4 Delkin Devices User s Manual DDREADER 14 USB SmartMedia Card Reader Uninstalling Drivers Windows Run the driver uninstall feature located in Start Programs Reader 14 Uninstall Or use the Add Remove Programs feature found in Control Panel Mac Insert the driver CD and choose Uninstall from the Install dropdown button Select Reader 14 from the product list and click the Uninstall button Network Conflicts Windows 2000 ME 98 Drive Letter Assignment The following procedure may be necessary when installing the e Film Reader 14 onto a computer connected to a network In some cases the computer may assign the Reader 14 a drive letter that has already been assigned to another drive such as a network drive This usually occurs after re booting the computer with the Reader 14 connected To avoid this conflict the Reader 14 can be assigned an available drive letter after you connect it to the computer but before re booting For more information contact your network administrator If your computer is not connected to a network or there is no conflict with drive letter assignment this procedure is not required Windows ME and 98 1 With the power ON connect the Reader 14 to the computers USB port or hub The Reader 14 will show up as a removable disk icon in My Computer Also take note of the drive letters assigned to any network drives Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop Select Properties from2. 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 e A corrupt file on your SmartMedia Card can cause a device failure or system crash 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 gt Unsteady power supply while transferring files such as a low camera battery or improperly connected reader gt Card removed from reader or camera or any other type of interruption while transfering or accessing files gt Improperly formatted card e A SmartMedia Card that cannot be accessed by the Reader 14 can be placed back 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 e Minor malfunctions while using the Reader 14 such as system hangs can usually be resolved by simply re booting the computer Serious or recurring malfunctions may require a re installation of the Reader 14 drivers
3. arranties of mer chantability or fitness for a particular purpose Under no circumstances will DDI be liable in any way for any damages including but not limited to lost revenue lost wages or any other incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use this product The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty whether written or oral is expressed or implied Delkin reserves the right to change specifications of hardware software and instructions without notice Delkin Devices does not extend warranty to batteries If batteries are supplied with the product it is as a convenience only and as such are covered by the battery manufacturer s warranty 100 COMPATIBLE GUARANTEE All Delkin Devices products are 100 guaranteed compatible with OEM machines for which they are designed TECHNICAL SUPPORT Delkin Devices can provide technical assistance with installation of a Delkin Devices product Any phone e mail charges are the responsibility of the purchaser CONTACTING DELKIN DEVICES For Technical Support or Warranty information you can contact Delkin Devices by phone at 858 391 1234 9 00AM to 5 00PM PST Mon Fri e mail at ddtech delkin com on the web at http www delkin com
4. e em RS ES 3 Removing a SmartMedia Card 2 1 2 ee ee ee ee ee 3 Formatting a SmartMedia Card 2 1 ee ee es 4 Operational Notes 2 ee ee es 4 Network Windows Drive Letter Assignment 00886 5 Windows Troublshooting 2 1 ee ee 6 Macintosh Troublshooting 2 6 ew ee ee e 7 The eFilm Reader 14 will accept SmartMedia Cards up to 128MB It s hot swappable You can insert and remove SmartMedia Cards without the need to shut down the computer Connect to USB socket of computer Note the shape of the connectors Be sure to properly align these shapes when attaching caples NEVER force a connection as this may damage either of the connecting devices SmartMedia Card socket USB SmartMedia Card Reader DDREADER 14 Introduction Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the eFilm Reader 14 SmartMedia Card to USB reader writer Before you begin use of this product please take some time to read all instructions and warranty information The Reader 14 is designed to read and write to SmartMedia Cards It is a convenient bridge between your computer and SmartMedia Card compliant devices The media is accessed the same as a removable drive in Windows it will appear as a Removable Disk icon in My Computer and on a Macintosh it will appear as an icon on the desktop Please look to our web site at Attp Avww delkin com for FAQs and current information on compatibility i
5. eFilm Reader 14 USB Port SmartMedia Reader User s Manual For use with Windows 2000 ME 98 98 SE and Apple Mac OS 8 5 1 428MB 3 3 smartMedia Esmane Delkin Part No DDREADER 14 To prevent damage to the module or user follow these basic handling guidelines Do not drop bend or dismantle the module e Keep cool and dry Avoid exposure to heat or liquids Avoid dust excessive vibrations and volatile substances e Keep away from electromagnetic sources such as magnets monitors speakers and transformers DELKIN Copyright Delkin Devices Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission e DEVICES Delkin Devices Inc Delkin Devices and eFilm are registered trademarks of Delkin Devices Inc All other brand names trademarks and part numbers are the property of their respective owners They are used for identification purposes only andin no way imply ownership by Delkin Devices Printed in USA MNCA0020 Rev 1 0 Table of Contents INtFOOUCHION i a e ee BS ee we eo Eee BO ee ee Be eS 1 Included Components 2 1 1 ee ee es 1 Driver Software Installation for Windows 2000 ME 98 98 SE 1 Driver Software Installation for Apple Macintosh 2 2 2 2 2 2 eee 2 Hardware Installation 2 a e oe e 2 Inserting a SmartMedia Card 2 ee en 2 Basic Operation s e s a eS eo eee ES e
6. er software may not have been properly installed The reader is not connected properly The SmartMedia Card is not inserted fully This OS version does not support USB Loose or improper cable connections Insufficient power from the computer The card has been removed while a file is still open on the card The card was removed during a read write operation CAUSE SOLUTION Reinstall from CD or update driver software in Device Manager specifying the Reader 14 folder on drive C Unplug the reader and plug it back in Remove and reinsert the card Upgrade to a newer OS version Check all cable connections and power cords Connect the reader directly into the computer s USB socket Recover if possible But more than likely you ll need to restart Windows Wait 5 to 10 seconds after any activity before removing the card To avoid problems you can copy the data to the hard drive before accessing it Page 6 Delkin Devices User s Manual DDREADER 14 USB SmartMedia Card Reader SYMPTOM The Untitled disk icon does not appearon my destop An error message appears during driver installation After downloading files the file icons dissapear when the card is removed Apple Macintosh The driver software may not have been properly installed The reader is not connected properly The SmartiMedia Card is not inserted properly Possibly a conflict with anothe
7. ons Specifications DDREADER 14 SmartMedia cards Windows 2000 ME 98 98 SE and Apple Mac OS 8 5 1 USB Universal Serial Bus port Up to 900 KB s sustained Read 470 KB s sustained Write 90mA typical 30mA w o media Class B 67mm W x 73mm L x 26mm H 113g Temp 0 60 C Shock 2000 Gs maximum Humidity 5 to 96 non condensing FIVE YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Delkin Devices Inc DDI warrants that this product has been thoroughly tested and is free from defects in material and workmanship This warranty is expressly limited to product repair modification or replacement at the sole discretion of DDI The maximum liability for any aspect of this warranty will be limited to an amount not exceeding the original product purchase price This warranty is contingent upon proper use of the product in the application for which it is intended and does not cover any product that has been modified mis used neglected or subjected to unusual physical stress DDI will not repair or replace products that fail solely because their estimated life has expired The defective product must be returned to DDI All shipping costs shall be the responsi bility of the purchaser State and local laws may apply You will need a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before you return the product Please contact DDI for assistance in getting an RMA number Disclaimer Except as provided herein there are no express or implied w
8. osition the card with the arrow side up and toward the reader and the gold contact side down Insert it gently but firmly into the slot Be careful to insert the card in the proper direction Inserting a card up side down or forcing it may result in damage to the card and or reader See Figure 3 Page 2 Delkin Devices User s Manual DDREADER 14 USB SmartMedia Card Reader Basic Operation Windows The Reader 14 will appear as a Removable Disk icon in My Computer or Explorer and the SmartMedia Card can be accessed the same as a removable hard disk To copy files from your card to your hard disk or vice versa perform the following steps 1 Double click on My Computer or open Explorer 2 Double click on the Removable Disk icon 3 Simply drag and drop folders or individual files to a desired location Macintosh The SmartMedia Card will appear as a Untitled disk icon on the desktop It can be accessed the same as a removable hard disk To copy files from your card to your hard disk or vice versa perform the following steps 1 Double click on the icon that appears on the desktop 2 While holding the Option key down simply drag and drop folders or individual files to a desired location Windows and Macintosh users please note the following e In order to access file formats such as JPEG TIFF or MP3 you will need a software program that can open these files Most digital devices that use specific o
9. ply pull it from the Reader Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 3 USB SmartMedia Card Reader DDREADER 14 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 e Formatting a SmartMedia Card will erase all pictures or files on the card e Formatting should be performed in the camera or SmartMedia Card device to insure compatibility e Formatting should not be used to clear unwanted files from the card 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
10. r driver or program The files where not copied to the hard drive Test Drive Your Equipment CAUSE SOLUTION Reinstall from CD or download driver from www delkin com Unplug the reader and plug it back in A SmartMedia Card must be inserted in order for an icon to appear on the desktop Try installing the drivers with extensions off hold the shift key down during boot up The Option key must be held down while copying files to the computer Otherwise only the icons are placed on the hard drive We advise that you put all of your equipment through a dry run before transferring important or irreplacable files This will not only insure that your equipment is functioning but will also familliarize you with the transfer process Copy a few files to the SmartMedia Card using your SmartMedia Device Then insert the card into the Reader and use the transfer method you are most comfortalble with drag and drop copy and paste etc Some devices such as MP3 players require third party software to access files Refer to the device manual for information Once the files are stored on your hard drive access them one at a time and check that they are to your satisfaction Experiment until you are happy with the results and comfortable with the process Then you can simply delete the test files from the card or reformat in the camera to return it to its original state Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 7 Specificati
11. r propri etary formats will include software to access the files Refer to your device manual for more information e When transferring files to a common location on your computer it is recommended that you re name the files to avoid overwriting previous files Most cameras simply number the picture files and begin at 001 when a blank card is inserted This can result in two or more files on your computer having the same name prompting you to overwrite e Windows you can choose to move files to your hard drive thus clearing the card for reuse Or you can copy the files drag and drop cut and paste to the hard drive and then delete the files on the card to clear it for reuse Avoid formatting to clear files e Mac holding down the Option key while dragging and dropping files will copy the files to your hard drive If the Option key is not used only the file icon will be moved leaving the picture file on the card the icon will disappear when the card is removed Always use the Option key when copying files Removing a SmartMedia Card First close any files residing on the card that are open This will prevent errors from a program trying to access data on a card no longer in the Reader On a Macintosh drag the card icon to Trash before removing the card e DONOT remove the SmartMedia Card while files are being accessed or trans ferred This could result in loss of data and or damage to the card To remove a SmartMedia Card sim
12. s click the Finish button 7 Connect the Reader 14 to the USB port or hub 8 You may now insert a SmartMedia Card and access it like other drives by clicking the Removable Disk drive icon in My Computer or Explorer Driver Software Installation Procedure for Apple Macintosh Before connecting the eFilm Reader 14 you must install the device drivers located on the accompanying CD ROM To avoid compatibility issues install only the Reader 14 driver Slot or front loading CD ROMs may not function correctly with a 3 CD disk For these systems it is recommended that you download the driver from www delkin com Prior to any software installation always SS ekin Driver 43 7 ensure you have backed up your hard drive and prepared a recovery disk 1 Insert the Driver CD ROM then double click on the CD icon when it appears 2 Select Reader 14 from the product list go a See Figure 2 Requires Mac OS 8 5 1 3 Click the button labeled nstal and aaia eke Sine follow the on screen instruction Select Restart Computer after installation is complete eFilm Reader 14 Hardware Installation After you have installed the drivers insert the USB plug of the Reader 14 into the USB port of your computer or hub See inside front cover for illustration When using a hub an external power source may be required when connecting multiple devices such as printers scanners and CD writers Inserting a SmartMediaCard P
13. ssues as well as the latest software drivers Included Components T eFilm Reader 14 m Driver CD QO Registration Card O Manual System Requirements IBM compatible desktop or laptop PC Windows 2000 ME 98 USB port Apple Macintosh desktop or laptop MAC OS 8 5 USB port Driver Software Installation Procedure for Windows 2000 ME 98 Before connecting the eFilm Reader 14 you must install the device drivers located on the accompanying CD ROM To avoid possible conflicts install only the Reader 14 drivers Delkin Devices Inc eFilm Driver CD Driver Installation Procedure 1 Start Windows and close any other applications during installation 2 Insert the Delkin Devices driver CD ROM If the CD does not start automatically double click on the CD ROM drive in My Computer The CD will open in a driver installation application See Figure 1 3 Click Reader 14 from the list of products on the left Windows 95 98 ME 2000 gt Forsniverupdmeesnd BONNIS N UV UV sl Et Mim Figure 1 Windows Installation Program Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 1 USB SmartMedia Card Reader DDREADER 14 4 Verify that your product matches the one pictured on the screen 5 Click the button labeled Click Here to Begin Installation and follow the on screen instructions For best results allow the drivers to be installed into the default locations When the Setup Complete screen appear
14. the menu Click the Device Manager tab Click the plus sign next to Disk Drives From drives list double click eUSB SmartMedia to bring up a properties window Click the Settings tab In the section labeled Reserved drive letters use the arrow to select and assign a Start drive letter the End drive letter will change as well Select a letter that does not conflict with any other drives This is best accomplished by selecting a letter that is farther down the alphabet than any of your network drives You will need to re boot for the changes to take effect oN oak Oh Windows 2000 The drive letter assigned to the Reader 14 can be manually assigned through Disk Management located under Administrative Tools You must be logged on as System Administrator and a SmartMedia card must be inserted in the reader before you can make these changes Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 5 USB SmartMedia Card Reader DDREADER 14 Troubleshooting This is a very basic troubleshooting list If your problem isn t solved by those listed please visit our web site http www delkin com for FAQs and current information on compatibility issues as well as the latest software drivers Or see the back page for contacting Tech Support SYMPTOM The Removable Disk icon does not appear in the My Computer window The reader doesn t appear to be powered lve just received the dreaded Windows Blue Screen Windows The driv
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