Dataman Vali-Flash 2.0 User Manual

Dataman Vali-Flash User Manual

Vali-Flash User Manual

Version 2.0

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INTRODUCTION

The Dataman Vali-Flash is a PC Based Validator for calculating CRC-32 and SHA-1
signatures of various CompactFlash devices. The Vali-Flash offers many advanced
features including:

• Support for complete range of CompactFlash devices

• Signature compatibility with all other Dataman Validator products

• Full database features including search and edit of all records

• Encrypted Database files and visual CRC32 checksum – to prevent tampering

• Compressed Program File (.exe ) to prevent tampering

SYSTEM REQUIRMENTS

MS-Windows 95/98 ONLY.
Available CD-ROM drive.
Minimum 40 MB or more of free disk space.
Available USB port for CompactFlash card reader

PACKAGE CONTENTS

USB CompactFlash card reader (for use with PC or Laptop).
CD-ROM containing the Vali-Flash software.
Software License Agreement.
User’s Manual.

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INSTALLATION

1. To use the USB CompactFlash card reader to val idate your devices, please i nstall

the Memorex CompactFlash card reader and the drivers from the Memorex CD.

2. Once you have installed the hardware and it’s accompanying drivers, you can

proceed with the installation of the Vali-Flash software.

3. To install the Vali-Flash software, follow the normal installation procedure used

for all Windows based programs. The installation program should automatically
launch when the CD-ROM is inserted in your CD drive. If for any reason it does
not, then simply RUN “setup.exe” from the CD-ROM.

NOTE: After you have installed the Vali-Flash program onto your system, you must
run the “Test” program. This program will test your system to make sure that there
are no conflicts between any CompactFlash device and any of your installed hard
disks. To run this program click on the Windows Start button, then Run. Type in
the name Test from the directory wh ere you installed the Vali-Flash progra m then
click ok. If there are no conflicts, the program will report no conflicts. If there are
any conflicts, the program will report the drives in conflict. If this happens, call
Dataman Support before proceeding any further. Failure to do so could result in loss
of data on your system.

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SOFTWARE REGISTRATION

Once the software has been installed, you will need to register this product. When you
run the software for the first time you will see a screen similar to the following:

To register your product, simply call our Support Hot Line at [phone] and give
them the 8-digit Site Code that appears in the Site Code block. You will notice that the
Application Status block will display “LOCKED”. Once you have given them the site
code, they will issue you an Init Code that will unlock your software. Enter the init code
they give you in the Init Code block and click C

ontinue. You will notice that the
Application Status block will display “UNLOCKED”. To launch the software just click
on “Enter Application” button then “C

ontinue”. This completes the registration process

for your product.

NOTE: PLEASE BE SURE TO RECORD YOUR SITE CODE AND INIT CODE
IN A SECURE LOCATION TO ENSURE SOFTWARE REGISTRATION AND
LICENSE. THE END USER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RETAINING THEIR SITE
CODE AND INIT CODE. LOSS OF THES E CODES WOULD REQUIRE A NEW
VALI-FLASH SOFTWARE PURCHASE.

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