Delkin Devices User’s Manual
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DDREADER-18
USB CF / SM / SD / MMC / MS Reader/Writer
Formatting a Card
Although most cards are factory formatted, some devices may require the card to be
formatted in the camera or device before initial use. Some devices use a proprietary
format that will make the card unrecognizable to the computer or camera.
Macintosh users: It is strongly recommended that you DO NOT format or initialize cards
with the computer. Only format cards using the camera or digital device.
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Formatting a card will erase all pictures or files on the card.
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Formatting should be performed in the camera to insure compatibility.
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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.
The installed drivers come with a formatting application which can be used to repair
corrupted cards. It can be accessed from
Start/Programs/eFilm Reader-18/Digital Media
Formatter
. Select the media type from the dropdown list and press Start.
Note: The File Allocation Table (FAT) used by Windows 2000 and XP to format the card
may be FAT 32, which will make the card unusable in most cameras and digital devices.
Make sure that FAT 16 or just FAT is selected when formatting cards.
Removing a Card
To prevent errors, close any open files residing on the card.
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DO NOT
remove the card while files are being accessed or transferred. This could
result in loss of data and/or damage to the card. Use the Eject command from the
file menu before removing the card.
To remove a card, simply pull it from the reader.
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 from your device to
your computer. The components involved are the Reader, Camera, Storage Card,
Computer (and its numerous components), USB interface, Software Drivers, and
Operating System. The Reader-18 is compatible with all cards that follow the specific-
ations presented by their various regulatory organizations, such as the CompactFlash
Association, SSFDC forum and MultiMediaCard Association.
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A corrupt file on your 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:
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Unsteady power supply while transferring files, such as a low camera battery or
improperly connected reader.
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Card removed from reader or camera, or any other type of interruption while
transfering or accessing files.
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Improperly formatted card.