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FlashPath User Guide

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Troubleshooting

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 Troubleshooting

Q

FlashPath is in sleep mode. What should I do?

A

Eject the FlashPath from the floppy drive, wait a few seconds, and then reinsert it.

Q

The computer does not recognize the FlashPath. Why?

A

If you attempt to access the FlashPath while inserting it in the floppy disk drive, the FlashPath 
may not be recognized and the message: "The disk in drive A is not formatted" may be displayed 
accidentally. In most cases, the computer will recognize the FlashPath if you eject the FlashPath 
from the floppy drive, wait awhile, and then reinsert it. The computer may not recognize the 
FlashPath under the following conditions:

FlashPath automatically powers off after 5 minutes of inactivity, to extend battery life. If this occurs, 

eject the FlashPath from the floppy drive, wait awhile, and then reinsert it.

The batteries are not loaded or are almost completely exhausted. Replace both batteries.

The batteries are loaded in the wrong direction. The (+) pole of each battery should face the battery 

cover when inserted correctly. Reinsert the batteries.

The FlashPath driver has not been installed (or the system was not restarted after installation). 

Install the FlashPath driver if it was not installed and reboot your computer.

Q

I can't seem to format the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. What should I 
do?

A

You MUST format the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard in your digital appliance. 
Follow your digital appliance recommendations for formatting the Secure Digital Memory Card or 
MultiMediaCard. Do not format the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard using any 
other format utility.

Q

Is it necessary to reformat the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard before reus-
ing it in a device?

A

No, you can use DOS or Windows "delete" or "erase" functions to remove unwanted files from the 
Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard. Before erasing, copy any files you do want to 
save to the computer's hard drive or to a floppy disk.

Q

I can’t access my Secure Digital Memory Card. What should I do?

A

You cannot access a “Secure Digital (SD) Memory Card” using the old “FlashPath for MultiMedi-
aCard” adapter. To access a SD Card, you must:

Have a new FlashPath SD adapter

Have FlashPath SD/MMC drivers installed (the old FlashPath MMC only drivers do not work with 

SD Cards).

Note:

 You cannot play “Secure Digital Music” directly from the FlashPath SD adapter. FlashPath SD 

does not support the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI). It only mounts the SD Card in a 
MultiMediaCard mode.

Summary of Contents for FlashPath

Page 1: ...FlashPath User Guide Supporting both Secure Digital Memory Card and MultiMediaCard for use on IBM PC and Compatibles with Microsoft Windows 95 98 Me NT4 0 2000 XP...

Page 2: ...e copied or transferred to any other media other than the hard disk of a personal computer for the purposes of running the software within the constraints of the license Windows 95 Windows 98 Windows...

Page 3: ...RODUCT IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COMPANY S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PURCHASE PRICE PAID BY PURCHASER FOR THE PRODUCT IN NO CASE SHALL THE COMPANY BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES EVEN IF SUCH DAMAGES ARE FORESEEABLE...

Page 4: ...ng Files 8 Erasing Files from the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard 8 Status Monitor 9 Status Monitor Icon 9 Status Monitor Messages 10 System Error Messages 10 Maintenance 12 Operating and...

Page 5: ...images audio and other files from your digital appliance simply remove the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard from the digital appliance and insert it into FlashPath Then insert FlashPath i...

Page 6: ...Other operational and handling notes are as follows Do not store the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard in the FlashPath To protect the FlashPath and floppy disk drive remove the FlashPath...

Page 7: ...ons on the screen to install the FlashPath software 3 Setup by default copies the FlashPath files to the directory C Program Files SMARTDISK FLASHPATH 4 Once the FlashPath software installation is com...

Page 8: ...nstalled on your PC you can now access a Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard in the FlashPath This will enable you to read or write data to the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard ju...

Page 9: ...st time the drive was accessed The condition icon diskette mode or FlashPath mode with battery condition is displayed as an icon and shows one of several status messages see Status Monitor Messages on...

Page 10: ...Battery Critical Reads disabled Writes blocked Note Flashpath will attempt to complete the current write Replace both batteries immediately Sleeping Device has entered sleep mode to conserve batteries...

Page 11: ...y Card or MultiMediaCard will be disabled Reads enabled Let computer complete reads or write replace the batteries Battery Critical The battery in the FlashPath has reached a critical stage and will e...

Page 12: ...Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard in the FlashPath To protect the FlashPath and floppy disk drive remove the FlashPath from your floppy disk drive and place it in its jewel case as soon as...

Page 13: ...tteries in place and the covers properly closed Cleaning Remove the FlashPath from the floppy disk drive remove the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard from the FlashPath Use a clean dry lint...

Page 14: ...confirm the deletion of the software 5 Click Yes The FlashPath software is removed from your computer If you are asked to remove a shared file select Yes to All The shared files are for FlashPath prod...

Page 15: ...tallation Install the FlashPath driver if it was not installed and reboot your computer Q I can t seem to format the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard What should I do A You MUST format the...

Page 16: ...ould result in battery leaks heat emission rupturing skin burns or other kind of injury If leaking occurs do not allow battery fluid to come in contact with the skin Doing so could result in skin burn...

Page 17: ...Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard is formatted using your digital appliance format utility all the data saved in the Secure Digital Memory Card or MultiMediaCard is erased If a strange odor sound...

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