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Delkin Devices User’s Manual
First time CompactFlash card use on Windows
When a CompactFlash card is first installed under Windows, an ADD NEW HARDWARE
Wizard will appear. In most cases, the software will be loaded automatically. Otherwise,
it will be necessary to select a driver during the hardware setup. The correct driver to
select is -
Standard IDE/ESDI Hard Disk controller
.
Basic Operation
•
To avoid possible picture loss, it is recommended that you transfer picture files to
your computer hard drive before accessing or editing them.
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Using transfer software supplied with your camera is not recommended for use with
the reader, as most of these programs are designed specifically for your camera.
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Making changes to, or re-naming a file on the card may make the file unrecog-
nizable to the camera if the card is put back in the camera for viewing.
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The reader can be used to transfer files from a card to the computer, from the
computer to a card, or from a card to a card.
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The Reader-19 does not make any changes to the card or files while the files are
being accessed or transferred. Files are copied or moved exactly as they are read
by the reader.
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In order to view picture files, such as JPEG or TIFF formats, you will need a software
program (not included) that can view or edit these files. Most operating systems
include software that can view pictures. Some brands and models of digital camera
use proprietary formats for storing picture files and will require additional software to
view the pictures. Refer to your device manual for more information.
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When transferring files to a common location on your computer, it is recommended
that you re-name the files to avoid overwriting previous pictures. Most cameras
simply number the picture files and begin at 001 when a blank card is inserted,
which can result in two or more files on your computer having the same name,
prompting you to overwrite.
Accessing Files
The Reader-19 will appear as four
Removable Disk
drive icons in
My Computer
. The
drivers will provide an icon identifying the media type for each slot. The driver can be
loaded on Windows ME and XP for the purpose of identifying the slots, even though they
are not required for functionality. All card slots can be used concurrently.
To copy files from your card to your hard drive or vice versa:
1. Double click the appropriate
Removable Disk
icon in
My Computer
.
2.
Simply drag and drop folders or individual files to a desired location.
Once the files are safely copied to your computer, the files on the card can be deleted to
clear the card for more pictures.
USB CF / SM / SD / MMC / MS Reader/Writer
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