Wolverine 8000 User Manual

FlashPro

Memory Card Reader/Writer – MP3 Player/Recorder- FM Tuner

Mass Storage Device

8000 Series

User Manual

Version 1.0

Revision Date: September 23, 2005

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How to update the firmware for my FlashPro 8000

• VISIT WOLVERINEDATA ON THE WEB
Go to http://www.Wolverinedata.com/ to download the latest firmware

• CONTACT WOLVERINEDATA

To help Wolverinedata promptly answer your questions, please have your
product’s model number, serial number , firmware version , and your contact
information when you call / send a mail to Customer Service

[e-mail]

). The S/N and model numbers are on the back of

your FlashPro 8000 case.

Battery Installation Chart

Step 1: Remove the 4 screws on the front cover

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CAUTION

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself,
as this will invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there
is a risk of electronic shock.

IMPORTANT WARRANTY INFORMATION

! To reduce the risk of fire or shock hazard, do not expose this

equipment to rain, any liquid or moisture.

! Wolverinedata shall have no obligation to repair, replace or refund

until the customer returns the defective product to Wolverinedata.

! Any replacement product may be either new or like –new,

provided that it has functionality at least equal t o t hat of the
product being replaced.

! The repairs and replacement service will not apply to P RODUCT

units that were misused, repaired without authorization or by other
reasons beyond the range of intended use.

! Wolverinedata is not responsible for any data stored on returned

products, please backup any data prior to shipping the unit.

! The limited warranty for accessories (included battery ) is only

valid for 6 months from the date of purchasing..

! All OUT OF WARRANTY repairs maybe subject to a normal repair

fee. Please contact your dealer or Wolverinedata for current
charges.

Package Checklist

! Main unit
! Earphone
! USB cable
! Carry Bag
! English user's guide
! Setup CD-ROM
! Power Adapter (100-240V auto switched )

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FCC Certifications

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. ©These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not oc cur in a
particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined
by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced technician for help.

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Step 2: To avoid bending the pins, carefully slide the battery into the chassis.

Note: If you are using the NP-60 battery, you will find a spongy rubbers

underneath the front cove, this is to secure the assembly.

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Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the FlashPro 8000.
Before using the FlashPro 8000, you will have to
1 Charge the battery
2 Install FlashPro 8000 Windows 98 USB driver

(If you are a Windows 98 user)

3 Keep FlashPro 8000 plugged into the AC adapter/charge

while connected to your computer.

4 Check www.Wolverinedata.com

to download any update

firmware that may offer new features .

Wishing you all the best
The Wolverinedata Team

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Problems Formatting, and partitioning

Solutions

Problems The amount of free HD space on my FlashPro 8000 is different

Solutions Run Scandisk to correct the disk platters for defects and also looks for

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To work in the stand-alone mode, both the disk and the memory cards
must be formated to the FAT or FAT-32 file systems.

Note: Win 2000/ Win XP can not support Format Disk for 32G
above Hard Drive.

To have the 32G above Hard Disk work on the Win 2000/Win XP,
youcan use the included FDisk Application Program to format the HDD.

from the PC.

lost clusters that are sometimes created when a program aborts.
It is recommended to safely disconnect the FlashPro 8000 ( Refer to
3-3 )

2.Troubleshooting.

WARNING

Under no circumstances should you try to repair the system yourself, as this will
Invalidate the warranty. Do not open the system as there is a risk of electronic shock.
If a fault occurs, first check the points listed below before taking the system for repair.
If you are unable to remedy a problem by following these hints ,consult Your dealer or
service center.

Problem USB Connection issues

Solutions

Problem Macintosh
Solutions

Problem Corrupt data , General Error
Solutions Due to fi le allocation table (FAT) has been corrupted, the data in

Problem The FlashPro 8000 can not be formatted with Fdsik AP?
Solutions If you are using the new Hard Disk, please remember to initialize the

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Under Windows 98SE, the FlashPro 8000 should not be connected to
the system before the driver has been installed.
If using a USB port in the front of your computer, try a USB port in the
back. Front USB ports are often from non-powered.
If using a laptop computer and a docking sta tion, try co nnecting without
the docking station.
If you cannot see the files on the device after copied files to FlashPro
8000 via USB from computer , You must properly remove ( un-mount)
your FlashPro 8000 from the computer before disconnecting the USB
cable to avoid loss of data or freezing the computer a nd FlashPr o 8000

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OS issues

MacOS 10.0.x does not adequately support FAT volumes. Upgrading
to 10.1 or later is mandatory
The FAT-32 format made by MacOS X´s Disk Utility is incorrect.
Formatting must be done under MacOS 9.
The FAT volumes do not appear or disappear until after the mouse is
being moved.

memory card transferred into FlashPro 8000 may be looks faulty,
please backup the data and run ScanDisk , Dsik Defragmenter or
reformat the memory card.

HDD first.If you are not know how to initialize the HDD, please refer to
3-3Format HDD under Win2000/WinXP .

Index

1. Specifications ………………………………………..…6

2. Overview of Panels & keys…………………………... 7

3. Using the FlashPro 8000 ………………………………9
3-1 Starting up …………………………………………9

-Charge Batteries …………………………………9

- Power On /Off ……………………………….......9

3-2 Driver Installation ………………………………..….9
3-3 Downloading or Editing the files on PC ……….….10
3-4 Language Setting……………………………………10.
3-5 Disk Selection………………………………………..11

3-6 Auto Power off Function…………………………....11

4 Using a memory card to transfer photos to FlashPro

8000…………………………………………………..….11

5. File Manager………………………………………..…..12
5-1 Copy and Paste a file / folder…………………..…. 12
5-2 Deleting a file / folder…………………………… ….14

6. Play Music File…………………………………………..15

7. Listen FM Radio…………………………………………18

8. Recording……………………………………………….. 19

9. Battery Recharge………………………………………..22

10. If any erroneous display /operating occurs………….22

11. Care for the Hard Drive and the unit…………………22

12. Troubleshooting………………………………………...24

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9. Battery Recharge:

Charging the battery using the computer (via USB cable)

1. Switch off your FlashPro 8000

2. Lock the power switch which located on the right side .

3. Connect the FlashPro 8000 to your computer via a USB cable.

4. It usually takes about 4 hours for NP -60 ba ttery or 6 hou rs fo r N P-120 battery to fully charge

the battery from a low-power state using a USB cable.

5. The FlashPro 8000 is disabled while charging via USB Port.

Charging the battery using the AC adapter

- To charge the batteries, please connect the plug of the AC adapter to DC 5V jack of

the main unit. When the Power LED indicator goes off , it indicates that the batteries are fully

charged.

- Please use only the FUJIFILM NP-120 or NP-60 rechargeable Li-ion battery .

- For additional battery packs, please contact your dealer or you can purchase

it at Digital Camera Stores.

10. If an erroneous display /operation occurs:

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1) When the device error message pop on screen, there may be a chance of
corrupt data or the memory card is damaged , you can change another
memory card or the main unit will be automatically switched off after 35 seconds.

2) If any shut down caused by erroneous operation , you can depress the [ reset]
button located at the left side to switch off the main unit .

3) If the unit operated via USB on to PC while the batteries are low, erroneous

display /operation may occur, if this happens ,unplug the USB cable, and press
the [ reset] button .

11. Care for the Hard Drive and unit:

1) If the computer or FlashPro 8000 can not detect the Hard Drive, check the suggested
solutions:

! Check the flat connector is plugged securely or not
! Driver is not install -then reinstall

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2.Overview of Panels & Keys :

keypad Function Description

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BACK # Takes you go back to previous mode
COPY Allows you backup the files from memory cards automatically.

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Enter : takes you to execute the current selection OK
Pause: This function will effect under Music Playback Mode.

MENU Play modes selection

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Direction button to move cursor on the screen
Fast Backward :This function will effect under Music Playback Mode.

"

Direction button to move cursor on the screen
Fast Forward :This function will effect under Music Playback Mode.

#

Direction button to move cursor on the screen
Allows you to increase the volume

Direction button to move cursor on the screen
Allows you to decrease the volume

# Take you to select the disk