SmartDisk FireFly USBFF05P User Manual Download Page 10

FireFly User Guide

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FireFly User Guide 

Mac OS Users 

FireFly is a  USB Mass Storage Class device.  Apple systems that feature USB 
have pre-installed USB drivers so no software installation is required.   All you 
need to do is to connect FireFly as described on page 12 to begin transfering files.  
However, if you are using Mac OS 8.6, software installation is required as 
described below.

For Mac OS 8.6 Users Only

If you're using Mac OS 8.6, you'll need a software update from Apple before you 
can use FireFly. The necessary 

software is called “USB Mass Storage Support 1.3.5” 

and must be downloaded from Apple over the Internet. 

To download the USB update:

1

Go to Apple’s support web site at 

http://www.apple.com /support/

 and search for “USB 

Mass Storage Support”. You may need to register with Apple and create an AppleID 
before you can use Apple’s support website.

2

Click on the software link to download the file “USB Storage1.3.5.smi.bin”.

3

When the download is complete, double click on the icon “USB Storage1.3.5.smi”. 

4

The file will open and a moment later there will be another icon on your desktop that 
looks like a disk with the name “USB Mass Storage Support”. Double-click on it.

5

In the window that opens, double-click on “Apple SW Install.”

6

Follow the instructions on your screen.

7

Once you’ve finished installing the update, restart your computer and follow the 
directions on page 12 to connect and use FireFly.

Windows Users

FireFly is a 

USB

 

Mass Storage Class

 device.  This means Windows 2000, 

Windows Me, and Windows XP users can simply connect  FireFly as described on  
page 12 to begin transfering files.  However, Windows 98 and Windows 98SE 
users must install FireFly Driver Software after connecting FireFly.  This is 
because Windows 98 and Windows 98SE do not support 

USB Mass Storage Class

 

devices.

Installing USB Software for FireFly

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Summary of Contents for FireFly USBFF05P

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Page 2: ...ification of defect s transportation prepaid to the company from which you purchased this Product This Warranty does not apply to batteries or costs incurred for their removal reinstallation testing o...

Page 3: ...will have certain rights to use the Software after your acceptance of this license Your rights and obligations with respect to the use of this Software is as follows 1 License This Agreement grants yo...

Page 4: ...terrupted or that the Software will be error free SMARTDISK AND ITS LICENSORS DO NOT AND CANNOT WARRANT THE RESULTS YOU MAY OBTAIN BY USING THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION THE FOREGOING STATES THE SOLE...

Page 5: ...rights in the Software not specifically granted in the Agreement are reserved by SmartDisk If you have any questions concerning this Agreement please contact SmartDisk by writing to Attention Legal De...

Page 6: ...12 Disconnecting FireFly from a Macintosh Computer 12 Windows Users 13 Connecting the FireFly to a PC 13 Disconnecting FireFly from a PC 14 FireFly Lights 15 4 Getting the Most Value out of FireFly B...

Page 7: ...vii FireFly User Guide Create a Boot Drive for Macintosh Computers 21...

Page 8: ...atures and benefits that will make your digital lifestyle easier FireFly is small thin and light you can carry it in your briefcase handbag or pocket You can easily move FireFly from one computer to a...

Page 9: ...ackup FireFly according to your schedule When disaster strikes you can recover lost work by restoring a single file or the entire contents of FireFly in one easy step You can also backup your internal...

Page 10: ...use Apple s support website 2 Click on the software link to download the file USB Storage1 3 5 smi bin 3 When the download is complete double click on the icon USB Storage1 3 5 smi 4 The file will op...

Page 11: ...heck boxes 4 Insert the FireFly Installation CD into the CD ROM drive and click Browse 5 In the Browse for Folder window look in the Windows98 Driver folder on SmartDiskCD 6 Click Next 7 The Add New H...

Page 12: ...necting and using FireFly put it on a stable surface Sudden movement during operation may cause data transfer errors and may damage the hard disk Caution Do not force the connection as damage may occu...

Page 13: ...ently installed on your computer using the letter D then the letter E is assigned to the FireFly Congratulations You can now transfer files to and from FireFly Caution Before connecting and using Fire...

Page 14: ...on FireFly stops flashing 5 You can now safely unplug FireFly Gently pull out the USB connector from the computer Warning Do not unplug FireFly when data is being transferred between FireFly and the...

Page 15: ...ading or transferring files USB speed status The color of the light shows what version of USB you have on your computer Blue indicates HiSpeed or USB 2 0 Green indicates LoSpeed or USB 1 1 Status USB...

Page 16: ...a familiar environment using any Macintosh computer Between your Home and Office Computers Your FireFly is an ideal solution for working between your office and home computer Take the FireFly with you...

Page 17: ...data can be recovered by making frequent backups Copy essential files and data to removable media such as CDs or the hard drive on your home and work computer Although not common electrostatic discha...

Page 18: ...drives or other high performance drives just remember to transfer all finished files to the Project Drive Visiting Clients If you frequently travel to see clients you can bring along all the relevant...

Page 19: ...d Project Drive to a CD or other storage device Delete the files from the Project Drive so it can be used for a new project Emergency Backup when Traveling Use your FireFly to back up important files...

Page 20: ...SmartDisk s FireWire Portable CD R W The CD then becomes the long term archive Transporting Large Files Use FireFly to transport large files such as graphics to other computers in your office This is...

Page 21: ...a Boot Drive for Macintosh Computers You can boot a Macintosh computer directly from the FireFly rather than the internal disk drive This means you can open your applications and files using any Macin...

Page 22: ...Create a Boot Drive for Macintosh Computers 22 FireFly User Guide 3 Select the FireFly and press OK...

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