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Front CF (Compact Flash) Adapter
OI-R07
English
User’s Manual/ ユー
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© SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION, 2000
Precautions
1. This manual may not be lent out, copied, duplicated or amended in any
way without prior consent.
2. The contents of this manual are subject to amendment without prior
notice. Contact SEIKO EPSON for the latest information.
3. This manual has been produced with all due concern. However, should
you notice any misleading items, errors or insufficient expla nat io ns,
kindly contact SEIKO EPSON.
4. Note that SEIKO EPSON refutes all responsibility for any effects on
operations arising from the above items.
5. Note that SEIKO EPSON refutes all responsibility for damage arising
from the misuse of the equipment by the user, from the handling of the
equipment without observance of the instructions provided in this manual,
and from repairs and modifications made to the equipment by persons not
employed by SEIKO EPSON or persons not authorized by SEIKO
EPSON.
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6. Note that SEIKO EPSON refutes all responsibility for damage arising
from the use of optional equipment and consumable items not
manufactured by SEIKO EPSON or those that do not have the EPSON
Seal of Quality.
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Observe the following for the safe use of this equipment
The following symbols are used in this manual and on the equipment to ensure
the correct and safe use of the product and to prevent unexpected damage
being caused to customer and third party assets.
The meanings of each of these symbols are explained below. Ensure that they
have been read thoroughly and full y comp rehended before reading this
manual.
WARNING
Failure to observe this symbol and operate the equipment mistakenly may
result in death or severe injury.
CAUTION
Failure to observe this symbol and operate the equipment mistakenly may
result in injury to personnel and da ma ge to property.
WARNING
❏ Do not dismantle the equipment or remove the cover. Failure to
observe this may result in injury, the outbreak of fire or electric
shocks.
❏ Do not insert foreign objects inside the equipment or drop the
equipment. Failure to observe this may result in the outbreak of fire
or electric shocks.
❏ Do not splash water or allow water to seep inside the equipment.
Failure to observe this may result in the outbreak of fire or electric
shocks.
❏ Switch off the power supply if strange noises, odors or smoke are
emitted from the equipment. Failure to observe this may result in
the outbreak of fire, electric shocks or injury.
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CAUTION
❏ Do not place articles on top of the equipment. Failure to observe
this may result in damage or injury.
❏ Take care when transporting, unpacking and incinerating the
equipment. Failure to observe this may result in the edge of the
paper inflicting cuts on fingers or other injuries.
Trademarks
Windows NT is a trademark or registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation
of the US in the United States and other nations.
BaySwap is a trademark of Phoenix Technology of the US.
EMC Safety Standards Applied
Product name : OI-R07
Model name : M172 A
EMC standards are complied with the IM-310.
Outline
English
This product is an optional front CF (compact flash) adapter for use with the
IM-310. The features of this product are listed below.
❏ Enables the compact flash card to be attached and detached from the front.
❏ In addition to matching up to the compact flash socket provided as
standard on the IM-310, it is also possible to use two compact flash cars
simultaneously.
❏
CompactFlash cards are recognized as IDE-type hard disk drives.
❏ Once you install the BaySwap software, you can insert and remove
CompactFlash cards while the IM-310 is in operation. BaySwap can only
be used under Windows NT.
❏ A Type I or Type II compact flash card can be mounted.
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Unpacking
The following items are included in the package for this product. Contact your
dealer if any of these items are damaged or missing.:
BaySwap
Floppy disk x 1
CF adapter unit (main unit)
Connection cable
Users' Manual
Attachment screw
Precautions during use
Take note of the following precautions when using this equipment.
❏ This product must be attached to a front optional slot before it can be used.
It therefore cannot be used together with the optional CD-ROM drive unit
(OI-R06). Use the compact flash socket built into the main unit when the
CD-ROM drive is to be used.
❏ If you do not install the BaySwap software, it is impossible to remove a
card during operation. BaySwap can only be used under Windows NT.
❏ The software supplied (BaySwap) only supports the front CF adapter. It is
not possible to insert and remove cards during operations as the compact
flash socket is built into the main unit.
❏ Consult your IM-310 dealer for details on purchasing compact flash cards.
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Message for system developers
Please refer to the IM-310 Developer's Guide from EPSON for
information on connection and usage methods.
List of specifications
Interface : Compact Flash Specification's True IDE mode
Power supply : 3.3V 500mA (max)
Card types : Type I (3.3mm thick) and Type II (5mm thick)
Connection bus : IM-310 secondary IDE bus
When using the built-in compact flash : Slave
When not using the built-in compact flash : Master
CAUTION
❏ Please do not change jumpers, or it may be impossible to start the
IM-310.
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Usage
Handling CompactFlash cards
The CompactFlash card is composed of precision electronic components.
The following actions may cause misoperation or failure to these
components, and must be avoided.
CAUTION
❏ Do not touch the terminals of the CompactFlash card with your fingers or
any metal object, or electrostatic discharge may damage in tern al
components. Before touching the card, please discharge your electrostatic
charge by touching a metal fixture.
❏ Before inserting or removing the CompactFlash card, please discharge
your electrostatic charge by touching a me tal fixt ure. Failure to do so may
damage the system.
❏ If BaySwap is not installed, never remo ve the CompactFlash card during
system operation. If you have installed BaySwap, please refer to the
BaySwap operation procedure. Failure to observe these precautions may
result in system damage.
❏ Do not bend or drop the card, and protect it from impacts.
❏ Protect the card from excessive heat, moisture and direct sunlight during
use and storage.
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Setting and removing the compact flash card
Observe the following conditions when setting and removing the compact
flash card.
When the power is on When BaySwap is
not in use:
When BaySwap is
in use:
When the power is off Setting and removal possible.
Refer to the section of [Using BaySwap] for details on the procedure for
attaching and detaching the compact flash card when BaySwap is in use.
Setting and removal not
possible.
Setting and removal possible.
Setting the compact flash card
Insert the compact flash card face up firmly into the slot to set it in place.
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Removing the compact flash card
Press the eject button firmly. The compact flash card will be ejected slightly
from the slot to enable its removal.
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Using BaySwap
Once you install the BaySwap software, you can insert and remove
CompactFlash cards while the IM-310 is in operation. BaySwap can only be
used under Windows NT.The software must first be installed from the floppy
disk supplied if it is to be used.
After installation, the BaySwap icon will reside in the task bar, as shown
below, when Windows NT is booted.
BaySwap
Operation procedure
Check to ascertain that reading and writing is not being performed on the
compact flash before detaching it.
1. Perform a left-hand click on the icon in the task bar, and then click on
[Change device in Swappabe Bay].
2. The following dialog box will be displayed. Attach or detach the car d at
this point.
3. Click on the [OK] button once the card has been attached or detached.
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