eFilm Reader-18
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1. Specifications Specifications DD MFG Part Number DDREADER 18 Compatible Cards CompactFlash Type I and Type II SmartMedia Secure Digital MultiMediaCard Memory Stick Compatible OS Windows XP 2000 ME 98 98 SE and Apple Mac OS 8 6 9 X 10 2 Host Interface USB 1 1 Universal Serial Bus Transfer Rate Up to 1MB s sustained Read 1MB s sustained Write Dimensions 77mm W x 85 6mm L x 26mm H Weight 98g Operational Environment Temp 0 60 C Shock 2000 Gs maximum Humidity 5 to 96 non condensing The eFilm Reader 18 will accept CompactFlash Cards of Type I 3 3mm and Type II 5 0mm including IBM Microdrives It has a secon2. Copyright Delkin Devices Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Delkin Devices Inc Printed in USA MNCA0031 Rev 2 0 Delkin Part No DDREADER 18 To prevent damage to the module or user follow these basic handling guidelines Do not drop bend or dismantle the module Keep cool and dry Avoid exposure to heat or liquids Avoid dust excessive vibrations and volatile substances Keep away from electromagnetic sources such as magnets monitors speakers and transformers Delkin Devices and eFilm are registered trademarks of Delkin Devices Inc All other brand names trademarks and part numbers are the property of their respective owners They are used for identification purposes only andin no way imply ownership by Delkin Devices eFilm R Film R Film R Film R Film Reader eader eader eader eader 18 18 18 18 18 USB CompactF USB CompactF USB CompactF USB CompactF USB CompactFlash lash lash lash lash TTTTType I II ype I II ype I II ype I II ype I II Smar Smar Smar Smar SmartMedia tMedia tMedia tMedia tMedia Secur Secur Secur Secur Secure Digital e Digital e Digital e Digital e Digital MultiMediaCar MultiMediaCar MultiMediaCar MultiMediaCar MultiMediaCard d d d d Memor Memor Memor Memor Memory Stic y Stic y Stic y Stic y Stickkkkk RRRRReader W eader
3. Network Windows Drive Letter Assignment 6 Windows Troublshooting 7 Macintosh Troublshooting 8
4. W eader W eader W eader Writer riter riter riter riter User User User User User s Man s Man s Man s Man s Manual ual ual ual ual For Windows XP 2000 ME 98 98 SE and Apple Mac OS 8 6 9 X 10 2 FIVE YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Delkin Devices Inc DDI warrants that this product has been thoroughly tested and is free from defects in material and workmanship This warranty is expressly limited to product repair modification or replacement at the sole discretion of DDI The maximum liability for any aspect of this warranty will be limited to an amount not exceeding the original product purchase price This warranty is contingent upon proper use of the product in the application for which it is intended and does not cover any product that has been modified mis used neglected or subjected to unusual physical stress DDI will not repair or replace products that fail solely because their estimated life has expired The defective product must be returned to DDI All shipping costs shall be the responsibility of the purchaser State and local laws may apply You will need a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before you return the product Please contact DDI for assistance in getting an RMA number Disclaimer Except as provided herein there are no express or implied warranties of mer chantability or fitness for a particular purpose Under no circumstances will DDI be liable in any way f
5. as MP3 players require third party software to access files Refer to the device manual for information Once the files are stored on your hard drive access them one at a time and check that they are to your satisfaction Experiment until you are happy with the results and comfortable with the process Then you can simply delete the test files from the card to return it to its original state Page 8 Delkin Devices User s Manual When a card is inserted an error message appears stating that the card is not formatted The Extensions Manager is set to load only the Mac OS base drivers In Extensions Manager set the Selected Set to My Settings USB CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer DDREADER 18 DDREADER 18 USB CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer Page 2 Delkin Devices User s Manual Figure 1 Windows Installation Program Driver Software Installation Procedure for Apple Macintosh Driver installation is not necessary for Mac OS X 10 2 The Reader 18 will use the Mass Storage Device MSD drivers native to the operating system Apple Macintosh OS 8 6 9 Before connecting the eFilm Reader 18 you must install the device drivers located on the accompanying CD ROM To avoid compatibility issues install only the Reader 18 driver Mac OS 8 6 requires USB Manager 1 4 or higher Prior to any software installation always ensure you have backed up your hard drive and prepared a recovery disk Figure 2 Macintosh Installatio
6. d slot that will accept SmartMedia 3V Secure Digital MultiMediaCards amp Memory Stick It s hot swappable You can insert and remove cards without the need to shut down the computer Connect to USB socket of computer Note the shape of the connectors Be sure to properly align these shapes when attaching cables NEVER force a connection as this may damage either of the connecting devices Top Slot CompactFlash Card Bottom Slot SmartMedia Secure Digital MultiMediaCard Memory Stick USB Manager 1 4 or higher required Introduction Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the eFilm Reader 18 combination USB reader writer Before you begin use of this product please take some time to read all instructions and warranty information The Reader 18 is designed to read and write to Compact Flash Cards Type I and II including the IBM Microdrive SmartMedia Secure Digital MultiMedia Cards and Memory Stick It is a convenient bridge between your PC or Mac and removable media applications All media cards are accessed as removable drives In Windows the Reader will appear as two separate drive icons in My Computer one for each slot and on a Macintosh the installed cards appear as icons on the desktop Please look to our web site at http www delkin com for FAQs and current information on compatibility issues as well as th
7. e latest drivers Included Components eFilm Reader 18 Driver CD Manual System Requirements IBM compatible desktop or laptop PC Windows XP 2000 ME 98 98 SE USB port Apple Macintosh desktop or laptop MAC OS 8 6 9 X 10 2 USB port Driver Software Installation for Windows Windows XP Windows ME Driver installation is not necessary for the Windows XP and Windows Millenium ME operating systems When the Reader 18 is connected to the USB port the computer will detect the new hardware and install the required drivers automatically The Reader 18 uses the MSD Mass Storage Device specification which these operating systems support by default therefore additional drivers are not needed Windows 2000 98 98 SE Before connecting the device you must install the device driver located on the accompa nying CD ROM To avoid compatibility issues install only the Reader 18 driver On Windows 2000 systems it is recommended that you install the latest service pack available for download at the Microsoft website 1 Start Windows and close any other applications during installation 2 Insert the Delkin Devices driver CD ROM If the CD does not start automatically double click on the CD ROM drive in My Computer The CD will open in a driver installation application 3 Click eFilm Reader 18 from the list of products on the left to open the installation window for the Reader 18 See Fi
8. erting Memory Stick Both slots can be used simultaneously to transfer files from card to computer or card to card To avoid damaging the card or the reader do not use force when inserting the card To insert a SmartMedia card position the card with the gold connector side down and the notched end toward the reader Insert the card gently but firmly into the bottom slot of the reader To insert a Memory Stick position the card with the gold connector side up and the tapered end toward the reader Insert the card gently but firmly into the bottom slot of the reader USB CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer DDREADER 18 DDREADER 18 USB CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer Network Conflicts Windows The following procedure may be necessary when installing the e Film Reader 18 onto a computer connected to a network In some cases the computer may assign the Reader 18 drive letters that have already been assigned to another drive such as a network or peripheral drive This usually occurs after re booting the computer with the Reader 18 connected To avoid this conflict the Reader 18 can be assigned an available drive letter after you connect it to the computer but before re booting For more information contact your network administrator If your computer is not connected to a network and there are no drive letter conflicts these steps will not be necessary Windows ME and 98 1 Take note of the drive letters ass
9. gure 1 Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 1 Apple Macintosh SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION The Removable Disk icon does not appearon my destop The driver software may not have been properly installed The reader is not connected properly The card is not properly inserted in the reader Reinstall from CD or download driver from www delkin com Unplug the reader and plug it back in Remove the card and re insert A card must be inserted in order for an icon to appear on the desktop An error message appears during driver installation Possibly a conflict with another driver or program Try installing the drivers with extensions off hold the shift key down during boot up After transferring files the file icons dissapear when the card is removed The files where not copied to the hard drive properly The Option key must be held down while copying files to the computer Otherwise only the icons are placed on the hard drive Test Drive Your Equipment We advise that you put all of your equipment through a dry run before transferring important or irreplacable files This will not only insure that your equipment is function ing but will also familliarize you with the transfer process Copy a few files to the card using your camera or digital device Then insert the card into the reader and use the transfer method you are most comfortalble with drag and drop copy and paste etc Some devices such
10. igned to the reader and any network drives The Reader 18 will show up as two removable disk icons in My Computer one for each card slot 2 Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop 3 Select Properties from the menu 4 Click the Device Manager tab 5 Click the plus sign next to Disk Drives 6 The card slots will be listed as OEI USB CompactFlash and OEI USB SM MS SD Double click one of them to bring up a properties window 7 Click the Settings tab 8 In the section labeled Reserved drive letters use the arrow to select and assign a Start drive letter the End drive letter will change as well Select a letter that does not conflict with any other drives This is best accomplished by selecting a letter that is farther down the alphabet than any of your network drives You will need to re boot for the changes to take effect 9 Repeat the procedure for the other card slot Windows XP and 2000 The drive letters assigned to the Reader 18 can be manually assigned through Disk Management located under Administrative Tools You must be logged on as System Administrator before you can make these changes Page 4 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 hard
11. ing 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 On Windows systems The Reader 18 will appear as two Removable Disk drive icons in My Computer The first one will be the CompactFlash slot and the second will be the SmartMedia SD MultiMediaCard and Memory Stick slot Both 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 On Macintosh systems The currently inserted card will appear as a disk icon on the desktop and can be accessed like a hard disk Only the slot with a card currently inserted will appear as an icon Both card slots can be used concurrently To copy files from your card to your hard drive or vice versa 1 Double click the Untitled disk icon on the desktop 2 While holding down the Option key simply drag and drop folders or individual files to a desired location Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 5 Formatting a Card Although most cards are factory formatted some devices may require the card to be formatted in the camera or device before initial use Some devices use a proprietary format that will make the card unrecognizable to the computer or ca
12. mera Macintosh users It is strongly recommended that you DO NOT format or initialize cards with the computer Only format cards using the camera or digital device Formatting a card will erase all pictures or files on the card Formatting should be performed in the camera to insure compatibility Formatting should not be used to clear unwanted files from the card If you do wish to format a card with a computer perform the following steps 1 In My Computer right click on the appropriate Removable Disk 2 Select Format and follow on screen instructions The installed drivers come with a formatting application which can be used to repair corrupted cards It can be accessed from Start Programs eFilm Reader 18 Digital Media Formatter Select the media type from the dropdown list and press Start Note The File Allocation Table FAT used by Windows 2000 and XP to format the card may be FAT 32 which will make the card unusable in most cameras and digital devices Make sure that FAT 16 or just FAT is selected when formatting cards USB CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer DDREADER 18 DDREADER 18 USB CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer Removing a Card To prevent errors close any open files residing on the card DO NOT remove the card while files are being accessed or transferred This could result in loss of data and or damage to the card Use the Eject command from the file menu before removing the ca
13. n Program Troubleshooting This is a very basic troubleshooting list If your problem isn t solved by those listed Please visit our web site http www delkin com for FAQs and current information on compatibility issues as well as the latest software drivers Or see the back page for contacting Tech Support SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION The Removable Disk icon does not appear in the My Computer window or are not accessible The driver software may not have been properly or fully installed The reader is not connected properly The card is not inserted fully or is upside down The operating system needs to be updated with the latest Service Pack Windows 2000 Reinstall from CD or update driver software in Device Manager specifying the Reader 18 folder on drive C Unplug the reader and plug it back in Remove and reinsert the card using the card insertion guide on page 3 Download and install the latest Windows 2000 Service Pack Download the full Network version the Windows Update may not include all bug fixes The reader doesn t appear to be powered I ve just received the dreaded Windows Blue Screen Loose or improper cable connections Insufficient power from the computer Check all cable connections and power cords Connect the reader directly into the computer s USB socket The card has been removed while a file is still open on the card The card was removed d
14. or any damages including but not limited to lost revenue lost wages or any other incidental or consequential damages arising from the use of or inability to use this product The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty whether written or oral is expressed or implied Delkin reserves the right to change specifications of hardware software and instruc tions without notice Delkin Devices does not extend warranty to batteries If batteries are supplied with the product it is as a convenience only and as such are covered by the battery manufacturer s warranty 100 COMPATIBLE GUARANTEE All Delkin Devices products are 100 guaranteed compatible with OEM machines for which they are designed TECHNICAL SUPPORT Delkin Devices can provide technical assistance with installation of a Delkin Devices product Any phone e mail charges are the responsibility of the purchaser CONTACTING DELKIN DEVICES For Technical Support or Warranty information you can contact Delkin Devices by phone at 858 391 1234 9 00AM to 5 00PM PST Mon Fri e mail at ddtech delkin com on the web at http www delkin com Table of Contents Introduction 1 Included Components 1 Driver Software Installation for Windows 1 Driver Software Installation for Apple Macintosh 2 Hardware Installation 2 Inserting a Card 3 Basic Operation 4 Removing a Card 5 Formatting a Card 5 Operational Notes 5
15. power source I formatted the card in the reader and now my camera or other digital device does not recognize it The card has been formatted using an unsupported file system such as FAT 32 FAT 16 is the standard used by most digital devices FAT File Allocation Table Reformat the card making sure to use FAT 16 or just FAT Windows XP formats using FAT 32 by default so FAT must be selected manually USB CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer DDREADER 18 DDREADER 18 USB CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer 4 Verify that your product matches the one pictured on the screen Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 3 Inserting a Card To insert a Secure Digital or MultiMediaCard position the card with the gold connector side up and the notched end toward the reader Insert the card gently but firmly into the bottom slot of the reader To insert a CompactFlash Type I or Type II card position the card with the arrow side up and toward the reader Insert the card gently but firmly into the top slot of the reader Figure 3 Inserting CompactFlash card Figure 4 Inserting SmartMedia card Page 6 Delkin Devices User s Manual Minor malfunctions while using the Reader 18 such as system hangs can usually be resolved by simply re booting the computer Serious or recurring malfunctions may require a re installation of the Reader 18 drivers Figure 5 Inserting SD MultiMediaCard Figure 6 Ins
16. rd To remove a card simply pull it from the reader Operational Notes Your new Reader is part of a system of components that must function correctly and compatibly in order to complete the simple process of moving files from your device to your computer The components involved are the Reader Camera Storage Card Computer and its numerous components USB interface Software Drivers and Operating System The Reader 18 is compatible with all cards that follow the specific ations presented by their various regulatory organizations such as the CompactFlash Association SSFDC forum and MultiMediaCard Association A corrupt file on your card can cause a device failure or system crash when transferring files to your computer Recovery programs such as Scandisk can be used to detect and repair most disk errors It may also be necessary to re format the card which will erase all files stored on the card Some of the causes of file corruption are gt Unsteady power supply while transferring files such as a low camera battery or improperly connected reader gt Card removed from reader or camera or any other type of interruption while transfering or accessing files gt Improperly formatted card
17. uring a read write operation Recover if possible But more than likely you ll need to restart Windows Wait 5 to 10 seconds after any activity before removing the card To avoid problems you can copy the data to the hard drive before accessing it Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 7 Windows 1 Insert the Driver CD ROM then double click on the CD icon 2 Select Reader 18 from the product list See Figure 2 3 Click the button labeled Install and follow the on screen instructions Select Restart Computer after installation is complete 4 You may now insert a card and access it like other drives by clicking the Removable Disk drive icon on your desktop 5 Click the Install button and follow the on screen instructions For best results allow the drivers to be installed into the default locations 6 When the Setup Complete screen appears click the Finish button 7 Connect the Reader 18 to the USB port or powered hub 8 You may now insert a card and access it by clicking the appropriate Removable Disk drive icon in My Computer Hardware Installation Insert the USB plug of the Reader 18 directly into the USB port of your computer or hub See inside front cover for illustration On some systems connecting the reader to a hub or keyboard port may not supply enough power to the reader In this case the reader should be connected directly to the computer or if possible connect the hub to a
18. ware 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 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 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 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 CF to or from SM SD MMC or MS The Reader 18 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 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 When transferring files to a common location on your computer it is recommended that you re name the files to avoid overwrit
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