
Picture Porter
User’s Guide
Can Picture Porter run on power from the USB port?
Yes, Picture Porter is able to run from the power provided by a powered USB
port.
Note:
In some cases the power provided by the USB port may be insufficient
or unstable. Instances where the power supply provided to Picture Porter is
insufficient or unstable may cause Picture Porter to malfunction and corrupt
your data.
To ensure that Picture Porter receives proper power supply, it is safest to
verify the power supply from your USB hub or connect the AC adapter to
Picture Porter when it is connected to your computer.
Can the Picture Porter battery be charged from the USB port?
Yes, when Picture Porter is connected to a powered USB port and turned off,
the Picture Porter battery can be charged. To verify that the battery is
charging, the Power Indicator LED will be lit red.
My computer only has USB 1.1 ports available. Can Picture Porter still be
connected?
Yes, Picture Porter is backward compatible with USB 1.1.
What is the purpose of the Reset button on Picture Porter?
In the case that Picture Porter performs an illegal operation and freezes, you
can reset it with the Reset button. The data on Picture Porter will not be
affected.
What happens when Picture runs out of hard drive space during a copy?
Picture Porter will display an error message and abort the copy when space
runs out. You can browse through the contents on Picture Porter and delete
unnecessary folders/files to free up hard drive space for your new copy.
How are the folders and files listed on Picture Porter?
The folders and files are sorted by internal memory locations. They may not
be listed alphabetically or by date.
Can I format Picture Porter with file systems other than FAT or FAT-32 (i.e.,
NTFS / HFS / HFS + / EXT2)?
No, data transfer from memory cards to hard drive is compatible only with
the FAT and FAT-32 file systems. On the Mac OS, this is called ‘DOS
format’.
How long is the battery life of Picture Porter on a full charge?
A full battery charge is capable of 3.5 hours of continuous video playback
and 7.5 hours of continuous audio playback.
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