SimpleTech SmartMedia (SM) Card/Adapter Network Card User Manual


 
SimpleTech SmartMedia Card User Guide
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Windows NT 3.5.1/ Win NT 4.0
Windows NT 3.5.1/ 4.0 does not support Plug n’ Play. You must plug the SmartMedia Flash Card into the socket
before starting Windows NT 3.5.1/ 4.0.
1. Before starting Windows NT 3.5.1/ 4.0, plug the SmartMedia Flash Card into the socket.
2. While booting, Disable PnP (Plug-n-Play) by switching to Off in the BIOS Settings.
3. An additional software such Card Wizard Pro from System Soft may be required for Win NT to recognize the
device.
4. The computer will respond with a beep and the PC card icon will appear on the right corner of the task bar.
OR,
Windows may respond with dialog boxes. If the “New Hardware Found” window appears, select “Windows
default driver,” then click on “OK.”
5. Follow the on-screen prompts.
The SmartMedia Flash Card will be automatically recognized. Double click on "My Computer" icon on your
system desktop. The SmartMedia Flash Card shows up as a removable hard drive, e.g., “Drive D:” .
Windows 3.x with Card and Socket Services Release 2.1 or Higher
Proceed as follows:
1. Start Windows 3.x.
2. Plug the SmartMedia Flash Card into the socket. The computer may beep, when the computer recognizes the
SmartMedia Flash Card.
Mac OS
Proceed as follows:
1. Start Mac OS.
2. Plug the SmartMedia Flash Card into the socket.
3. The SmartMedia Flash Card is mounted on the desktop and will show up as a volume (i.e. drive icon) on
Macintosh computers.
Other Hosts or Operating Systems
Refer to the User guides provided with the host or operating system for instructions on plugging the SmartMedia
Flash Card into the socket.
Inserting or Removing SmartMedia Flash Card
Refer to the section appropriate to your operating system.
Inserting or Removing the SmartMedia Flash Card with Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP
You can insert the SmartMedia Flash Card at anytime. When you wish to remove the SmartMedia Flash Card, make
sure you are not accessing any data in the card. It is recommended that you “stop” the SmartMedia Flash Card
before removing the SmartMedia Flash Card as follows:
1. Double-click on the PCMCIA icon located on the right corner of the task bar or click on Start - Settings -
Control Panel - PC Card (PCMCIA) icon. The “PC Card Properties” window appears. Select the SmartMedia
Flash Card from the list. Click on the “Stop” button. When prompted to remove the SmartMedia Flash Card,
proceed to next step to eject the card.
2. If your computer has an eject button on the socket, press the button to release the SmartMedia Flash Card. Then,
pull the SmartMedia Flash Card from the socket OR,
If your computer does not have an eject button on the socket, carefully pull the SmartMedia Flash Card straight out
from the socket.
Proceed to Protecting the SmartMedia Flash Card.
Inserting or Removing the SmartMedia Flash Card with Windows NT 3.5.1/ Win NT 4.0
Windows NT 3.5.1/ 4.0 does not support Plug n’ Play. You must plug the SmartMedia Flash Card into the socket
before starting Windows NT 3.5.1/ 4.0.
You must insert the SmartMedia Flash Card before booting into Windows NT 3.5.1/ 4.0.
To remove the SmartMedia Flash Card, you must first exit Windows NT 3.5.1/ 4.0, then proceed as follows: