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1. i e IMG0001 JPG IMG0002 JPG IMG0003 JPG etc and begin counting again at 001 when a blank card is inserted When transferring files to a common location this can result in two or more files on your computer having the same name prompting you to overwrite To avoid overwriting create a new folder for each transfer session or optionally rename the individual picture files e After verifying that all the desired files have been copied to your hard drive the original files on the SmartMedia Card can then be deleted FlashPath Utilities for Windows FlashPath Status Monitor The FlashPath Status Monitor is automatically loaded at startup and can be activated by double clicking on the Status Monitor icon in the system tray See Figure 5 CEN El rra Status Monitor icon Figure 5 E Diskette Mode No FlashPath or FlashPath without SmartMedia card The FlashPath Normal Operation FlashPath fully functional Cua Status Monitor Low Battery FlashPath fully functional Replace batteries soon A Battery Critical Reads disabled Replace batteries immediately Status Error messages pop up automatically when you position your cursor over the Status Monitor icon The Status Monitor display will be updated each time the FlashPath is accessed e Sleeping Device has entered sleep mode to conserve batteries To reactivate eject wait awhile and reinsert FlashPath e Missing SmartMedia Card SmartMedia Card not detected in FlashPath To r2. expansion bay to use FlashPath FlashPath won t work in a Floppy Disk Drive installed in the left side expansion bay FlashPath is not compatible with removable floppy drives or external floppy drives serial parallel PC Card or USB FlashPath is not compatible with high capacity drives such as the LS 120 SuperDisk Drive Non supported Systems Multiple CPU systems dual processors PowerMac 8500 180 B1 running MacOS 7 5 3 rev 2 2 Centris 650 68040 16 Mhz running MacOS 7 6 1 Quadra 610 680404 20 Mhz running MacOS 7 5 3 Mac Software Installation for Macintosh OS 7 5 1 Before using the FlashPath you must install the ReadFlashPath program located on the accompanying CD ROM Prior to any software installation always 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 Delkin Driver 43 SBE Install Fig ure 7 A FlashPath SmartMedia The FlashPath SmartMedia ida FlashPath SmartMedia Requires 188 K FlashPath SmartMedia Floppy Disk Adapter Installer Requires PowerPC or PowerBook w Mac 0S 7 5 1 Apple 3 5 internal 1 44MB floppy disk drive Installation requires 188 K Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 7 FlashPath Floppy Adapter for SmartMedia DDFLSPTH1 AD Select FlashPath SmartMedia from the product list See Figure 7 Click the button labeled Install and
3. follow the on screen instructions Select Restart Computer after installation is complete Installation will place a ReadFlashPath folder on the desktop containing the ReadFlashPath utility Basic Operation for Macintosh Make sure no applications other than the Finder are running The ReadFlashPath utility is time critical and is designed for single task usage On most systems before running the ReadFlashPath application PC Exchange or File Exchange depending on your computer in the Control Panels menu of the Apple Menu Items must be turned off It can also be disabled in the Extension Manager These programs may be reactivated when you are done using FlashPath 1 Insert a SmartMedia card into the FlashPath with the gold contacts facing the black plastic face and away from the metallic cover See Figure 1 2 Double click on ReadFlashPath icon Wait until the menu bar switches completely to the FlashPath access application 3 Onthe menu bar go to File gt Import from FlashPath When prompted insert the FlashPath metal side up into the 3 5 Floppy Disk Drive of the computer in the direction of the arrow See Figure 4 5 Follow the on screen instructions to open the SmartMedia window For digital photo files if your camera supports thumbnails they can be displayed for each image See Figure 8 SmartMedia w FlashPath SmartMedia 2 Figure 8 i AOS IMG0001 JPG 1MG8002 J P
4. view the files See your device s documenta tion for more information e FlashPath can not function as a start up disk Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 1 FlashPath Floppy Adapter for SmartMedia DDFLSPTH1 AD Inserting a SmartMedia Card Insert the SmartMedia card into the FlashPath with the gold contacts facing toward the black plastic back and away from the metallic cover Gently push the card until it is flush with the edge of the FlashPath Adapter See figure 1 Black plastic face of FlashPath Figure 1 Inserting the SmartMedia Card Insertion slot on notched edge Gold contact side of SmartMedia card Installing new Batteries in FlashPath The FlashPath is packaged with batteries pre installed When the batteries run out replace them with new ones Always replace both batteries at the same time 1 Place the FlashPath on a flat surface with the black plastic surface facing up 2 Gently press down on the battery cover turning it counter clockwise until the notch on the battery cover aligns with the unlocked position Lift the cover off Repeat for second battery cover 3 Remove the old batteries and replace them with two CR2016 Lithium batteries Make sure that the poles of the batteries face upward Replace the battery covers See figure 2 Counter clockwise to unlock Clockwise to lock Figure 2 Installing New O Pa Lithium button Batteries battery CR2016 Page 2 Delkin Dev
5. FlashPath SmartMedia to Floppy Disk Adapter User s Manual For use with Windows 95 98 ME 2000 Windows NT4 0 and Apple Mac OS 7 5 1 128MB 3 3 y ELE T z Delkin Part No DDFLSPTH1 AD 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 e Avoid dust excessive vibrations and volatile substances e Keep away from electromagnetic sources such as magnets monitors speakers and transformers DELKIN O 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 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 MNCA0003 Rev 4 3 Table of Contents IMTOCUCHON 28 ohh ee as ra A A as ob BEE iy ee Tee AE A 1 Included Components 2 1 ee 1 Special Handling Instructions s e soe ee ee ee es 1 General Notes Regarding FlashPath 8 SmartMedia 1 Inserting a SmartMediaCard 2 o 2 Installing New Batteries in the FlashPath o 2 FlashPath for IBM Compa
6. G Can Fies g b AAT 1MG8003 JPG The j SUS SS 1m60004 JPG Cancel Waa IMG8005 JPG SmartMedia a gt lt IMGOBAG JPG cren O disable display thumbnail image Disable chime when transfers are finished window O Enable chime when a file transfer is finishe O Enable chime when all file transfers are finishe 6 Open the appropriate folder to transfer the images you want to your hard drive Note Folders cannot be transferred If you intend to transfer All Files you must open the folder first 7 Select All Files in a folder or press and hold the Command key while selecting only the files you want to transfer For digital photo files if your camera supports thumbnails they can be displayed for each image 8 Click Open and select the hard drive destination for your images 9 Click Save to transfer your pictures to the selected destination See Figure 9 If two or more folders are on the SmartMedia Card you can go up one folder level by selecting the line Page 8 Delkin Devices User s Manual DDFLSPTH1 AD FlashPath Floppy Adapter for SmartMedia Macintosh HD APPLES 1 Eject i a DESKTO 1 Figure 9 DESKTO 2 Desktop The D FILEID DAT New C Destination FINDER DAT window Please type file name Operational Notes While the FlashPath is compatible with the widest possible variety of cards file formats and computers some
7. Media DDFLSPTH1 AD Troubleshooting This is a basic common 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 CAUSE SOLUTION The FlashPath isn t being recognized by the computer Or I m getting The disk in drive A is not formatted error Error writing to the FlashPath or can t format the SmartMedia card in the FlashPath The FlashPath Status Monitor has disappeared from the Windows task bar Page 10 The card was accessed before it was recognized by the system The FlashPath has gone into sleep mode The SmartMedia card isn t inserted in the proper direction or isn t inserted fully The batteries are not loaded or are loaded in the wrong direction The batteries are depleted The driver software may not have been properly installed or system wasn t restarted after installation Some anti virus programs interfere with FlashPath functions On Macintosh systems FlashPath is read only If the FlashPath Status Monitor window is closed with the X close button without clicking the OK button the FlashPath Status Monitor program terminates Eject the FlashPath wait a second and reinsert it Eject the FlashPath wait a second and reinsert it Recheck that the S
8. alled and your SmartMedia Card inserted into the FlashPath you can now transfer data between the card and your computer laptop You can copy cut or paste to or from the FlashPath delete move edit files using photo editors word processors etc based on type of data e Zip files may be transferred to and from the SmartMedia Card via the FlashPath however DO NOT use compression utilities i e Stacker DriveSpace etc on the SmartMedia Card or FlashPath file systems Accessing the FlashPath 1 Insert the SmartMedia Card into the FlashPath with gold contacts facing the black plastic face and away from the metallic cover See Figure 1 2 Insert the FlashPath metal side up into the 3 5 floppy disk drive of the computer in the direction of the arrow See Figure 4 Notched edge with SmartMedia inserted Figure 4 Inserting the FlashPath Adapter Arrow OE Floppy Disk Drive Metallic face of FlashPath Page 4 Delkin Devices User s Manual DDFLSPTH1 AD FlashPath Floppy Adapter for SmartMedia 3 The FlashPath can be accessed in the same manner as you would a 3 5 floppy disk For example double click the 31 2 Floppy A icon The initial card recognition may take longer with higher capacity cards Transferring Files with the FlashPath e ltis recommended that you copy files to a destination folder on the hard drive before accessing them Cameras write image files with generic names
9. ce 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
10. er 1 Goto Start gt Settings gt Control Panel 2 Double click the Add Remove Programs icon 3 Select FlashPath from the program list and click Add Remove Follow the on screen instructions The computer must be rebooted to complete the uninstall Cleaning the FlashPath Remove the FlashPath from the floppy disk drive remove the MultiMediaCard from the FlashPath Use a clean dry lint free cloth or cotton swab to wipe off any oil dust or particles in the slot on the front and back of the FlashPath See Figure 6 If necessary clean the remainder of the outside of the FlashPath with a clean lint free cloth or paper towel and denatured alcohol Figure 6 Cleaning the FlashPath g TD j FAA PATH Ef SmartMedia Page 6 Delkin Devices User s Manual DDFLSPTH1 AD FlashPath Floppy Adapter for SmartMedia FlashPath for Macintosh The FlashPath access application for Macintosh is a read only utility for transferring data from the SmartMedia card to the hard drive via the FlashPath You cannot write to modify delete files from or format the SmartMedia Card using the FlashPath Macintosh System Requirements Apple Macintosh PowerPC or PowerBook System PowerPC 601 CPU or later Power Macintosh Hard Drive 32MB or more free space Operating System MAC OS 7 5 1 or higher Apple 3 5 Internal 1 44MB floppy disk drive PowerBook G3 Users The Floppy Disk Drive must be installed in the right side
11. esolve eject FlashPath Check that SmartMedia Card is inserted and in correct position Reinsert FlashPath System Error messages automatically open when their condition exists Each error message is accompanied by an icon e Excessive Bad Spots The SmartMedia Card has excessive bad spots Let the computer complete reads if possible and replace the corrupted card with a new one The corrupted card may need to be reformatted losing all stored data e Sleeping The same as Status Error message Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 5 FlashPath Floppy Adapter for SmartMedia DDFLSPTH1 AD e Missing SmartMedia The same as Status Error message e Low Battery Let computer complete reads and replace the batteries soon e Battery Critical Complete reads if possible and replace the batteries immedi ately FlashPath Format The FlashPath Format utility should only be used if the SmartMedia becomes corrupted Format should never be used to erase old files instead use delete 1 Insert the SmartMedia card to be formatted into the FlashPath See Figure 1 Insert the FlashPath into the floppy drive See Figure 3 Go to Start gt Programs gt FlashPath gt SmartMedia Format Select the disk drive and enter volume label then click OK af oN Confirm Yes to begin format DO NOT eject the FlashPath while formatting Uninstalling FlashPath for Windows 2000 ME 98 95 NT4 0 To remove the FlashPath status monitor program and driv
12. hip 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 responsibility 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 warranties 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 noti
13. ices User s Manual DDFLSPTH1 AD FlashPath Floppy Adapter for SmartMedia FlashPath for IBM Compatible PCs When using FlashPath in an IBM PC system files may be moved both to and from a SmartMedia card via the FlashPath It also comes with several utilities PC System Requirements IBM PC or fully compatible desktop or laptop PC System requires 486 or later or Pentium processor Operating System Windows 2000 ME 98 95 NT 4 0 SP3 Standard 3 5 Floppy Disk Drive as drive A or B FlashPath is not compatible with removable floppy drives or external floppy drives serial parallel PC Card or USB FlashPath is not compatible with high capacity drives such as the LS 120 SuperDisk Drive Non Supported Systems Multiple CPU Intel x86 systems dual processors Note the computer system may become unbootable if FlashPath drivers are installed RISC based systems Alpha AXP MIPS R4x00 or PowerPC Driver Software Installation for Windows 2000 ME 98 95 NT4 0 Before using the FlashPath you must install the device drivers located on the accompanying CD ROM For the latest drivers you can visit www delkin com SPECIAL NOTE FOR NTFS BASED SYSTEM USERS Because of the NTFS file system security features it is not possible to boot the system and access the hard disk from a standard bootable DOS disk e g a Windows 98 95 recovery disk Therefore prior to the installation of FlashPath software to Windows 2000 or any system usi
14. incompatibilities may arise The FlashPath is compatible with all SmartMedia Cards that follow the specifications regulated and certified by the SmartMedia Card Association 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 SmartMedia cards can be verified by placing them back in the camera and using the cameras picture viewing option to see if the files are intact e System errors while using the FlashPath such as system hangs can usually be resolved by simply re booting after removing the FlashPath Serious or recurring malfunctions may reqire a re installation of the FlashPath drivers e Mac In some instances a disk icon will be left on the Desktop when a transfer operation is canceled This can usually be dragged to the Trash while the ReadFlashPath Utility is still open The Utility can then be closed Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 9 FlashPath Floppy Adapter for Smart
15. martMedia card is properly inserted Check that batteries are installed correctly Install new batteries Reboot the computer if you get the same results reinstall the driver software Disable anti virus scans during COPY CREATE RENAME or similar operations In some cases you may need to temporarily disable all anti virus software while using FlashPath Use your SmartMedia digital device to format or delete files Go to Start gt Programs gt FlashPath gt FlashPath Status Delkin Devices User s Manual Specifications Specifications DD MFG Part Number DDFLSPTH1 AD Compatible Cards SmartMedia 5V and 3 3V up to 128MB capacity CompatibleOS Windows 95 98 2000 ME NT4 0 and Apple Mac OS 7 5 1 Host Interface Internal 3 5 1 44MB floppy disk drive Transfer Rate Approximately 100 KB s sustained Read 50 KB s sustained Write Batteries CR2016 x2 Lithium Dimensions 90mm W x 94mm L x 3 3mm H WEIGHT ie eee sere Bey Ee AS 1 23 oz Incl Card amp battery Certifications FCC B CE Operational Environment Temp 10 to 40 C Humidity 20 to 80 non condensing Transfer rates will vary between different media and computer systems ONE YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Delkin Devices Inc DDI warrants that this product has been thoroughly tested and is free from defects in material and workmans
16. ng NTFS please ensure you have prepared a recovery disk set as detailed in Microsoft s documentation Prior to any software installation always ensure you have backed up your hard drive and prepared a recovery disk Figure 3 Driver Installation Menu Windows 95 98 ME y li dnd al a bo ad Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 3 FlashPath Floppy Adapter for SmartMedia DDFLSPTH1 AD 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 3 Click FlashPath SM from the list of products on the left Verify that your product matches the one pictured on the screen Select your operating system from the menu under the product picture DIR 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 7 When the installation is complete reboot your computer NOTE Setup by default copies the FlashPath files to the directory CAProgram Files SMARTDISK FlashPath and creates two items FlashPath Format and FlashPath Status in the FlashPath program group It is strongly recommended that the files be copied to the default directory Basic Operations for Windows With the drivers inst
17. on Card Manual Special Handling Instructions e Keep the adapter free from dust Store it in its protective case when not in use e Never remove the FlashPath from the floppy disk drive while it is being accessed reading writing erasing formatting etc Doing so can corrupt the data and file systems stored on the SmartMedia card General Notes Regarding FlashPath amp SmartMedia e FlashPath supports 3 3 and 5 volt SmartMedia cards of 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 64MB and 128MB capacities To avoid loss of valuable data it is recommended that you test the functionality and compatibility of all of your equipment before attempting to transfer important pictures or files Test the FlashPath with expendable files e The FlashPath does not recognize the Overwrite Prohibited sticker of a Smart Media card Use caution when deleting and overwriting SmartMedia data To conserve battery power the FlashPath will power down if inactive for more than five minutes To reactivate the FlashPath eject it then reinsert it To addi tionally save power it is recommended that you eject the FlashPath from the flop py disk drive as soon as it is not in use e To view data files saved on the SmartMedia Card based on the type of data you will need specialized software that can view or edit these files photo editor word processor etc Some SmartMedia devices use a proprietary format that require you to install additional software to
18. tible PCS o 3 PC System Requirements 1 o 3 Driver Software Installation for Windows 2000 ME 98 95 NT4 0 3 Basic Operation for Windows gt 0 2 4 FlashPath Utilities for Windows 1 o 5 Uninstalling FlashPath o o ee 6 Cleaning the FlashPathi ceci ad dea ee ee ade a da eii La 6 FlashPath for Macintosh 2 2 ee o e 7 Macintosh System Requirements 0000 eee eee 7 Software Installation for Macintosh OS 7 5 14 7 Basic Operation for Macintosh o e 8 Operational Notes eg eho a a A a a aye es eee Bee Ea 9 Troubleshooting 4 3 82 a Ti RA Sue aes Ca hes 10 DDFLSPTH1 AD FlashPath Floppy Adapter for SmartMedia Introduction Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the FlashPath Floppy Disk Adapter for SmartMedia FlashPath is a convenient way to transfer digital images music voice and data files between personal computers laptops and SmartMedia compliant digital appliances using a standard 3 5 floppy drive Before using the FlashPath please take some time to read all instructions and war ranty information Additional information can be found in the README TXT included on the CD or on the web at http www delkin com Included Components U FlashPath Adapter ODriverCD Registrati
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