SimpleTech MultiMediaCard User Guide
Document#: 61600-00045-001.pdf
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05/15/02
Inserting or Removing the MultiMediaCard with Mac OS
You can insert the MultiMediaCard at anytime. The MultiMediaCard will show up as icon on the desktop. You can
remove the MultiMediaCard whenever the computer is not accessing the MultiMediaCard. When you wish to
remove the MultiMediaCard, drag the MultiMediaCard Drive icon into the trash bin. The MultiMediaCard is ejected
from the computer in most cases. Otherwise, carefully remove the card from the socket.
Formatting the MultiMediaCard
All SimpleTech MultiMediaCards are factory-formatted in DOS/Windows Operating Systems. Most devices do not
require additional drivers to support MultiMediaCard. If your device does not recognize the MultiMediaCard when
inserted, you would need to format the MultiMediaCard in the device itself. Please refer to the User Guide of your
device for basic formatting instructions of the MultiMediaCard in the device.
If you wish to format the card in the computer, please refer to the following instructions.
Formatting the MultiMediaCard in Windows Operating Systems
Insert the card in the adapter or the card reader and Right click on the drive letter for the card in windows explorer.
Choose "format" among the options and proceed with the on-screen instructions.
Caution:
Please note that the formatting the card will erase all the data in the card. Hence, be careful while
formatting the card. Also, make sure to choose the correct drive letter for the card while formatting. Otherwise, you
might accidentally erase all the data in some other drive.
Formatting the MultiMediaCard in Mac Operating Systems
Insert the card in the adapter or the card reader and highlight the icon for the card on the desktop. Click on "Special"
and choose "Erase Disk" and proceed with on-screen instructions.
Caution:
Please note that the formatting the card will erase all the data in the card. Hence, be careful while
formatting the card. Also, make sure to choose the correct icon for the card while formatting. Otherwise, you might
accidentally erase all the data in some other drive.
MultiMediaCard Precaution and Protection
Always carefully observe the following precautions:
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Never remove the MultiMediaCard when the computer is accessing the MultiMediaCard.
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Do not turn off the device while accessing the MultiMediaCard.
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Do not touch the gold leads on the card.
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Keep the MultiMediaCard away from electrostatic sources or magnetic fields.
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Do not bend, drop or impact the MultiMediaCard.
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Keep the card away from heat, water, moisture, and direct sunlight.
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Please be noted that as a security measure, postal department might subject all articles sent through mail to high
level radiation. High level radiation erases all data in the MultiMediaCard and renders the card useless. Hence
please check and verify postal service policies before sending the cards in the mail.
Technical Support
If you experience any difficulties with the installation of the MultiMediaCard or MultiMediaCard Adapter, visit our
web site
www.simpletech.com
. If you are still unable to resolve the problems, contact SimpleTech Technical
Support at the following:
•Tel: 949-476-1180 or
1-800-367-7330 (USA & Canada only)
• Fax: 949-476-1209
• EMail: Fill the on-line Support Request Form at
www.simpletech.com
MultiMediaCard (MMC) Specifications
ORDERING INFORMATION (SimpleTech MultiMediaCard Part Numbers)
MultiMediaCard P/N
Capacity
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STI-MMC/16
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16 MBytes
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STI- MMC /32...........................................................
32 MBytes
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STI- MMC /64
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64 MBytes
