JVC VU-V101 Instructions Manual

VU-V101
FLOPPY DISK ADAPTER ADAPTATEUR DE DISQUE DISKETTENADAPTER
BB08280-200 LYT0235-005B
INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
This manual explains how to use your Floppy Disk Adapter correctly. Please follow the instructions carefully.
Ce mode d'emploi explique comment utiliser votre Floppy Disk Adapter correctement. Veuillez suivre soigneusement ces précautions.
Dieses Dokument erklärt den richtigen Gebrauch des Floppy Disk Adapter. Befolgen Sie bitte sorgfältig die hier gegebenen Anweisungen.
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FRANSIAS
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IMPORTANT
Read the following carefully.
Notes on This Software and Owner's Manual (1) Unauthorized transfer or duplication of all or any part of the
enclosed software or Owner's Manual is forbidden.
(2) The enclosed software and Owner's Manual can only be
used with one VU-V101 Floppy Disk Adapter (referred to hereafter as the VU-V101).
(3) JVC accepts no liability whatsoever for any loss incurred by
the customer or by any third party while using the VU-V101 with the enclosed software and Owner's Manual.
(4) Every effort has been made to ensure that this product is
flawless. If any defect is found that is due to a fault on the part of the manufacturer, the product will be replaced free of charge. No responsibility is accepted for defects not caused by the manufacturer.
(5) The contents of the enclosed software and Owner's Manual
are subject to change without notice.
Battery consumption will vary between diffrent brands. Based on our tests, Sanyo and Maxell batteries provide the most consistent performance with the VU-V101.
The VU-V101 may not work properly on some models of PC.
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Safety Notes (to be observed at all times)
Before using this product, read this Owner's Manual carefully, particularly the Safety Notes and the notes pertaining to button cells.
After reading this manual, keep it handy at all times for easy reference.
About the Icons
A number of icons are displayed both in this Owner's Manual and on the product. These icons are intended to facilitate safe and correct use of the product, to prevent injury to yourself or anyone else, and to prevent material damage. These icons and their meanings are explained below. Ensure that you fully understand these warnings before you read this manual.
Examples of Icons
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Triangular icons notify the user of information requiring attention. Specific details of the information are indicated graphically inside the icon. (The icon at left indicates that the user must beware of electric shocks.)
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Circular icons with a diagonal bar notify the user that the action indicated is prohibited. Specific details of the prohibited action are indicated graphically in or beside the icon. (The icon at left indicates that the device must not be disassembled.)
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Filled circles notify the user that an action must be performed. Specific details of the required action are indicated graphically in the icon. (The icon at left indicates that the device must be unplugged from the power socket.) Always observe these instructions.
a DANGER
Indicates that, if this warning is ignored, improper handling of the product is likely to result in death or serious injury.
a WARNING
Indicates that, if this warning is ignored, improper handling of the product may cause death or serious injury.
a CAUTION
Indicates that, if this warning is ignored, improper handling of the product may cause personal injury or material damage.
a WARNING
Do not store or use the button cell within reach of small children.
If swallowed, it could cause poisoning or suffocation. If a button cell is swallowed, seek immediate medical treatment.
Observe the following when using button cells:
• Do not use new and used button cells together.
• Ensure that the poles (+ and -) are properly aligned when you insert the cells.
• Do not leave cells that have run flat loaded in the device. Failure to observe the above warnings could result in battery fluid leakage, heat discharge, rupturing, burns or injury.
When fitting or replacing the button-cell batteries, use only CR2016 batteries.
The use of other types of button cell could result in battery fluid leakage, heat discharge, rupturing, burns or injury.
a DANGER
Observe the following when handling the button cells:
• Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the button cells.
• Do not allow metal objects such as staples to touch the poles (+ and -) of the button cells. Also, do not carry or store the button cells with metal objects such as necklaces or hairpins.
• Do not heat the button cells or place them in a flame.
• Do not pierce, hammer or stamp on the button cells.
• Do not attempt to charge the button cells. Failure to observe the above warnings could result in battery fluid leakage, heat discharge, combustion, rupturing, burns or injury.
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Specific Exemptions
• JVC accepts no liability whatsoever for any injury or damage incurred while using this product due to fires, earthquakes, the actions of third parties, intentional or accidental misuse by the owner, or any other abnormal circumstance.
• JVC accepts no liability whatsoever for any incidental damage or loss (including lost income, interrupted work, corruption or loss of stored data, etc.) arising from the use of this product or the inability to use this product.
• JVC accepts no liability whatsoever for damage or loss arising from the use of this product in ways not described in this Owner's Manual.
• JVC accepts no liability whatsoever for damage or loss arising from malfunctions occurring when this device is connected to any other device.
a CAUTION
Do not use this product close to a heating appliance or fire as this could cause smoke emissions or a fire.
Do not immerse this product in water, chemicals or oil as this could cause a short-circuit, electric shock or fire.
If you bend, drop or subject this product strong impacts, contact your JVC dealer or authorized JVC service facility and ask them to check it.
Continuing to use the product without checking could result in smoke emissions or a fire.
Do not attempt to repair, disassemble or modify this product yourself as this could result in a fire, electric shock or injury.
Do not insert foreign objects into the SmartMedia slot on the VU-V101 as this could cause smoke emissions or a fire.
If the VU-V101 produces an unusual odor, sound or smoke during use, switch off your personal computer immediately and unplug the plug from the power outlet.
Continuing to use the VU-V101 could result in a fire or other damage. Contact your JVC dealer or authorized JVC service facility to request repairs.
Do not affix labels or stickers to the outside of the VU-V101 as these could fall off inside the floppy disk drive and damage the disk drive.
Close the battery cover firmly after you replace the VU-V101 batteries.
If the cover is not firmly closed, the batteries could fall out inside the floppy disk drive and cause fluid leakage, heat discharge or rupturing.
a WARNING
If fluid leaks from inside a button cell, do not touch the fluid as this could cause burns.
• If the fluid comes in contact with your skin or clothing, wash the affected area immediately with clean water. If the fluid gets into your eye, flush the eye with clean water and then seek medical treatment.
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Do not touch
Do not disassemble
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VU-V101 Owner's Manual (this document) (1)
VU-V101
FLOPPY DISK ADAPTER ADAPTATEUR DE DISQUE DISKETTENADAPTER
BB08280-200 LYT0235-005A
INSTRUCTIONS MODE D'EMPLOI BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
VU-V101 Setup Disk (for Windows®95) (1)
CR2016 (lithium) button cells (2)
Trademark Information
Microsoft Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft in the
U.S. and other countries. Microsoft Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operating System.
FlashPath is a trademark of Fischer International Systems Corporation, inc.
The other company names and product names are the trademarks or the registered trademarks of the various companies.
Contents
IMPORTANT......................................................... 2
Safety Notes......................................................... 3
Accessories.......................................................... 6
Contents............................................................... 7
Using the VU-V101 Correctly.................................. 8
Loading the Button Cells...................................... 10
Installing the Software ......................................... 12
1. VU-V101 Overview ...................................... 12
2. Minimum System Requirements.................... 12
3. Installation Procedure.................................. 13
4. Uninstalling the Software ............................. 16
Loading a SmartMedia......................................... 17
Loading the VU-V101 (FlashPath)......................... 18
Using the FlashPath Status Monitor Program......... 20
Specifications ..................................................... 24
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Using the Floppy Disk Adapter Correctly
Data Retention
In the circumstances described below, data recorded on a SmartMedia card may
be lost (corrupted). JVC accepts no liability whatsoever for the loss (corruption) of recorded data.
1. If the owner or a third party uses the SmartMedia or VU-V101 incorrectly
2. If the SmartMedia or VU-V101 is affected by static electricity or electrical noise
3. If the VU-V101 is removed or the PC is switched off during VU-V101 access (recording, erasing or playback)
Users are advised to back up important data onto another medium (MO disk, floppy disk, hard disk, etc.).
Notes on Using the VU-V101
Never remove the VU-V101 or switch off your PC during VU-V101 access
(recording, erasing or playback) as this can damage the SmartMedia.
The VU-V101 is a precision electronic device. Do not bend or drop the VU-V101 or subject it to strong impacts.
To protect the VU-V101 and the floppy disk drive mechanism, remove the VU­V101 from the floppy disk drive after use and store it in a safe place.
To avoid soiling the contact surfaces in the floppy disk drive heads, incorrect functioning of the operation switch or other damage, store the VU-V101 in its case when it is not being used.
Always keep the VU-V101 in its special storage case when you are carrying or storing the adapter. Do not carry it in places such as your trouser pocket as this can subject the adapter to excessive force and damage it when you sit down.
Avoid using or storing the VU-V101 in locations subject to strong static electricity or electrical noise.
Do not use or store the VU-V101 in locations subject to high temperatures and humidity or in corrosive environments.
Do not switch your personal computer off or touch the disk eject button on your floppy disk drive while the floppy disk drive is operating.
This could result in the loss or corruption of the data stored on the SmartMedia.
Do not allow dirt or foreign objects to get into the SmartMedia slot.
Do not directly touch or allow metal objects to touch the SmartMedia terminals
(contact surfaces) as this could result in a discharge of static electricity and the loss or corruption of the data stored on the SmartMedia.
Do not switch off your personal computer while data is being written to or read from a SmartMedia card as this could result in the loss or corruption of the data stored on the SmartMedia.
Do not subject the device to vibration or shock or attempt to remove the adapter while data is being written to or read from a SmartMedia card as this could result in the loss or corruption of the data stored on the SmartMedia.
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If you are formatting a SmartMedia that has already been used, first check the data stored on the SmartMedia. Formatting erases all the data stored on the SmartMedia.
The VU-V101 does not have a write-protection mode. Even if the SmartMedia card has a write-protect sticker affixed to it, the VU-V101 will not recognize it. Ensure that existing data is not inadvertently erased or overwritten as a result.
Always consult the Owner's Manuals for both the SmartMedia and the device used.
Wipe off any soiling with a soft, dry cloth.
Always backup the data on a SmartMedia to another medium at regular intervals
in case of faults, damage or data loss. JVC accepts no liability whatsoever for the loss of data stored on other media.
Before you initialize (format) a SmartMedia, check that there is no important information (files) stored on the SmartMedia. Any data on the SmartMedia will be erased when the card is initialized.
When using the VU-V101, ensure that there is no soiling of the contact areas for the floppy disk drive heads. The contact areas are the rectangles in the top-center of the adapter (the black area on the front and the cavity on the back). Soiling of the contact areas can not only impair the data writing performance of the floppy disk drive heads, but can also contaminate the floppy disk recording surface when a floppy disk is used and lead to data loss. To avoid this, check that there is no grease or dust on the contact areas before you insert the VU-V101 into the floppy disk drive. If the contact areas are soiled, wipe them with a clean cloth. You should also use a commercially available head cleaning disk to clean the floppy disk drive heads.
If you eject the VU-V101 from the floppy disk drive while it is being accessed, or if the VU-V101 batteries run low while data is being written, the file structure on the SmartMedia may be corrupted. Continuing to use a SmartMedia in this condition can result in lost files and corrupted data. Use the procedure below to repair the SmartMedia. Select Start
Programs Accessories System Tools ScanDisk to start up the ScanDisk utility. Select the floppy disk drive in which the VU-V101 is loaded, select Standard in the Type of Test box, and click on Start. Then follow the on-screen instructions until the repair is completed. Another method is to format the SmartMedia by selecting Start Programs FlashPath FlashPath Format. If you have a digital camera, you can also format the SmartMedia in the camera. Note however that formatting the SmartMedia erases all the data recorded on the SmartMedia.
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Loading the Button Cells
The VU-V101 uses 2 CR2016 lithium button cell batteries. The table below is a guide to the time for which the lithium batteries can be used (at normal temperatures).
Battery consumptionl varies between different brands. Based on our tests, Sanyo and Maxell batteries provide the most consistent performance with the VU-V101. The above figures are for Sanyo and Maxell batteries.
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Rotate the battery cover in the direction of the arrows to open it.
Place the VU-V101 on a level surface and rotate the battery cover counter-clockwise until it clicks while pressing on the indentations in the cover with your fingertips.
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Insert the CR2016 button cells with the + side upwards.
Check that surfaces of the cells are touching the contacts on the inside of the cover.
Ensure that the contacts are not pinned under the batteries.
NOTE
SmartMedia Used Continuous Read Continuous Write
5V Approx. 2.4 hours Approx. 1.4 hours
3.3V Approx. 10 hours Approx. 5 hours
Contact
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Replace the battery cover and rotate the battery cover clockwise while pressing on the indentations in the cover with your fingertips.
Rotate the cover until the markings on the battery cover are aligned with the mark on the VU-V101.
Notes on Button-Type Lithium Batteries
• The performance of the batteries varies depending on operating temperatures.
• To ensure that the contact surfaces of the battery are clean, wipe the battery with a dry cloth before fitting it in the camera.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, heat above +100°C, recharge or short-circuit the battery, or place the battery in a fire, as this could cause the battery to split. When disposing of the battery, do so responsibly and ensure that it is not burnt.
a CAUTIONS
• Dispose of used battery promptly.
• Keep the lithium battery out of the reach of children. Should the battery be swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
• Wipe the battery with a dry cloth to assure good contact.
• Be sure to install the battery with the correct polarity.
• Do not hold the battery with metallic tweezers, as a short-circuit may occur.
j WARNING
The battery may explode if mistreated. Do not recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
Battery cover markings
• When replacing the batteries, always replace both cells.
• The effective life of the batteries varies significantly depending on the battery manufacturer. When fitting or replacing the button-cell batteries, use the batteries supplied with the VU-V101 or CR2016 batteries manufactured by Sanyo or Maxell.
NOTE
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Installing the Software
1. VU-V101 Overview
The VU-V101 is intended as a SmartMedia adapter that can be loaded into a floppy disk drive and used on a PC. The VU-V101 is the same size as a 3.5-inch floppy disk and allows data to be written to and read from a SmartMedia card via a floppy disk drive. You can exchange data with a SmartMedia simply by loading the SmartMedia into the VU-V101 and inserting the VU-V101 into your floppy disk drive. The VU-V101 software runs on IBM PC/AT-compatible PCs running Microsoft Windows
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95. The floppy disk drive must support 1.44 MB floppy disks. The VU-V101 will not run on high-capacity floppy disk drives with a capacity greater than 1.44 MB.
2. Minimum System Requirements
Computer IBM PC/AT compatible CPU Intel 486 or better, or Pentium OS Windows
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3.Installation Procedure
Quit all other application programs.
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Quit all other application programs until no program icons are shown in the taskbar.
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Press down the Ctrl, Alt and Delete keys at the same time so that the Close Program window appears. Inside the Close Program window, it shows names if any other tasks (application programs) are currently running. Select the task and click on the End Task button to quit. You must check this window because some programs (screen savers, etc.) are not shown on the taskbar.
When you are finished, click on the Cancel button to close this window.
If any other applications are running, the "----.dll not found" message may appear and installation will not be successful.
NOTE
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The FlashPath setup window appears. When you click on the Next button, the Software Licence Agreement window appears. Click on the Yes button. The dialog box for choosing the installation destination then appears.
Install the software.
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Insert the VU-V101 Setup disk into the floppy disk drive.
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Click on the Start button.
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Select Run, type in "a:\setup" and click on the OK button.
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If you click on the Next button, the setup program starts copying the required files to the default directory (c:\Fisc\Flash). The setup program builds a group called FlashPath and creates 3 icons in the group window. The three icons are the FlashPath Format icon, the FlashPath Status icon and the FlashPath Uninstall icon.
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When installation ends, the window shown below appears.
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To validate the software, eject the setup disk, click on the OK button and then restart your PC.
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4. Uninstalling the Software
Before you begin uninstalling the software
Follow the steps below to shut down the FlashPath status monitoring program. The FlashPath files will not be removed correctly unless this program is shut down.
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Click on the FlashPath Status icon in the taskbar. (See P.20 for a description of the FlashPath Status icon.)
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When the FlashPath Status Monitor window opens, click on the icon in the top left corner and then click on Close.
Uninstallation procedure
Follow the steps below to remove the files installed on your PC.
1
Click on Start ProgramsFlashPath FlashPath Uninstall.
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Follow the instructions shown at the top of the screen to remove the software.
The window below appears when the software removal is complete.
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Click on the OK button and restart your PC.
You must restart your PC to erase all of the software, which was uninstalled with the above operations, from the PC’s memory.
NOTE
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Loading a SmartMedia
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Place the VU-V101 bottom-up as shown below and slowly push the SmartMedia halfway into the card holder.
Though it is possible to insert the SmartMedia the other way up or the other way round, your PC will not be able to recognize the card. Always insert the SmartMedia in the correct orientation described here.
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Press gently on the back edge of the SmartMedia to slide it slowly but firmly the rest of the way into the card holder.
NOTE
Removing a SmartMedia
Grip the portion of the SmartMedia shown at A in the top figure above
and slowly pull the SmartMedia out.
(5V card) (3.3V card)
A
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Ejecting the VU-V101
After the VU-V101 has been ejected from the floppy disk drive, thoroughly wipe off any dust or soiling that has collected in the rectangular cavity in the top-center of the back of the adapter. After cleaning the VU-V101, always remove the SmartMedia from the VU-V101 and store the VU-V101 in its hard case.
1. The VU-V101 does not have a write-protection mode. Even if the SmartMedia card has a write-protect sticker affixed to it, the VU-V101 will not recognize it. Ensure that existing data is not inadvertently erased or overwritten as a result.
2. Do not leave the VU-V101 in the floppy disk drive as this could result in damage to the drive.
NOTE
Loading the VU-V101 (FlashPath)
Inserting the VU-V101
Before inserting the VU-V101 into the floppy disk drive, thoroughly wipe off any soiling of the rectangles in the top-center of the adapter (the black area on the front and the cavity on the back). Then insert the VU-V101 into the floppy disk drive. The VU-V101 is now ready to be accessed by the floppy disk drive.
To maximise the life of the batteries, always take the VU-V101 out of the floppy disk drive when the SmartMedia is not being accessed.
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Using the Formatting Utility to Format a SmartMedia
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Load the SmartMedia to be formatted into the VU-V101.
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Insert the VU-V101 into the floppy disk drive.
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Click on Start Programs FlashPath FlashPath Format.
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When you are ready to start formatting the SmartMedia, press the Y key on the keyboard.
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When the "SmartMedia formatted successfully" message appears, click on the button in the corner of the window.
• Never remove that VU-V101 while formatting is in progress as this could render the SmartMedia useless.
• This procedure formats the SmartMedia as a "high­density floppy disk".
If you want to use the SmartMedia in a camera, you must initialize (format) the SmartMedia in the camera.
• After formatting the SmartMedia, remove the VU­V101 once before using it.
NOTE
To maximize the life of the batteries, the VU-V101 automatically powers down if it is not accessed for 5 minutes after being inserted into a floppy disk drive. To resume power for the VU-V101 eject the adapter from the floppy disk drive and then re-insert it.
Power-save Function
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To open the Status window, click on the icon in the taskbar.
Flashstat.exe standard status window:
r Caption e Version informationq Status icons
w Status messagest Floppy disk icon
Using the FlashPath Status Monitor Program
This section describes how to use the FlashPath status monitoring program (flashstat.exe) and explains the messages that are displayed by the program.
Starting Up flashstat.exe
To start up flashstat.exe:
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Click on Start Programs FlashPath FlashPath Status.
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Once the program has started up, the icon shown below appears on the end of the taskbar icons.
Flashstat.exe
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Always access FlashPath after the status window opens. The status icons are refreshed when FlashPath is accessed.
The status window is divided into the following sections:
q Status Icons
• The status icons change from a green light to a red light when an error is detected in the corresponding area.
The three status icons show the battery status, the FlashPath power supply status, and the SmartMedia status.
Battery Condition.........Shows the remaining charge in the
battery Green: Normal Yellow: Low (read-only) Red: Battery exhausted
(Note: The battery-exhausted signal only appears if the VU-V101 has been accessd and the madia has been recognized.)
Power On/Off................Shows whether the VU-V101 is ready or
in power-save mode. Green: Ready (power on) Red: Power-save mode (power off)
(Note: The power off signal only appears if the VU-V101 has been accessed and the madia has been recognized.)
SmartMedia Status .......Shows whether a SmartMedia is loaded
Green: Normal Red: Error (
no media or a media error)
(Note: Media errors are only recognized when the battery status is Green.)
w Status Messages
This area shows a detailed description of the status.
e Version Information
This shows the version information for flashstat.exe.
r Caption
This changes depending on the current program status.
[Normally]
"FlashPath Status Monitor"
[After a status change is detected]
"FlashPath User Intervention Required"
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t Floppy Disk Icon
This shows the overall result of the status icons shown at q.
Gray (colorless): No media recognized Green: All green Yellow: Battery status yellow (actually, battery status yellow, all
others green)
Red: One of the status monitor icons is red.
• A similar indicator is shown in the taskbar icon.
Messages are shown in the Status Messages field in the following circumstances:
[When the VU-V101 has not been detected]
"No FlashPath has been detected in any drive."
/ Access the VU-V101 once.
[During normal operation]
"The FlashPath is functioning normally."
[When the batteries are running low]
"FlashPath Battery Low"
[When the VU-V101 contains no SmartMedia or the SmartMedia is loaded incorrectly]
"The SmartMedia is inaccessible."
[When the VU-V101 has shut down to conserve battery power]
"Eject and re-insert the FlashPath."
[When the internal SmartMedia format is incompatible]
"Invalid SmartMedia."
Error window shown when a VU-V101 error is detected:
The message shown in the error window varies depending on the circumstances.
[When the batteries are running low]
"Battery low condition detected. The SmartMedia is now read only."
[When the VU-V101 contains no SmartMedia or the SmartMedia is loaded incorrectly]
"The SmartMedia cannot be accessed. Please eject the FlashPath
and be sure that the SmartMedia has been inserted properly."
[When the VU-V101 has shut down to conserve battery power]
"The FlashPath has powered off to save its batteries.
Please eject the FlashPath from your floppy drive and re-insert it to turn it back on."
[When the internal SmartMedia format is incompatible]
"The logical filing system on the SmartMedia is unrecognized.
This SmartMedia cannot be used with FlashPath."
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Specifications
The specifications and performance data given here are subject to
change without notice. JVC accepts no liability for any errors in these Operating Instructions.
Model Floppy Disk Adapter for SmartMedia
Allows SmartMedia to be used as floppy disks.
Compatible SmartMedia 2 MB (5 V, 3.3 V), 4 MB (5 V, 3.3 V),
8 MB (5 V, 3.3 V),16 MB (5 V, 3.3 V)
Operating Conditions Temperature: 10°C to 40°C; Humidity:
20% to 80% RH (no condensation) Dimensions 90 × 3.3 × 94 mm Mass Approx. 35 g
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