Set Up Data Memory DATA SAVER DS-100 Data Retrieval Appendix E INSTRUCTION MANUAL Printed in Japan 9222-8793-10 P-A008
For Proper And Safe Use Read and understand all warnings before using this product. Set Up WARNING Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children. This mark on this product certifies that it meets the requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne (European Conformity).
The data number, printed on the “0” frame, is used to match the stored photograhic data to the corresponding roll of film Data collected by the Data Saver DS-100 can be displayed on the camera’s display or compiled to a list and displayed on your PC. • SmartMedia™ is a trademark of the Toshiba Corporation. • Windows®, Microsoft®, and Microsoft Excel® are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.
Table of Contents For Proper and Safe Use.............................................2 Table of Contents .........................................................6 Names of Parts.............................................................8 Inserting the SmartMedia Card..................................10 Attaching to the Camera ............................................12 Formatting a SmartMedia Card .................................14 Data Memory Saving Photographic Data to SmartMedia ................
Names of Parts Access lamp Set Up The 4MB 3.3V SmartMedia card provided with the Data Saver DS-100 has already been properly formatted for use with the DS-100. See page 14 to format cards not included with this unit. Data-full lamp Electrical contact area Rear cap Write (Record) Button Card slot door Format button Mounting index Write-protect area Index label area Card window • The Data Saver DS-100 uses only 3.3v SmartMedia. You can not use 5.5v SmartMedia.
Inserting the SmartMedia Card The 4MB 3.3V SmartMedia card provided has already been properly formatted for use with the DS-100. See page 14 to format cards not included with this unit. 3. Insert the card into the card slot, contactside down. Set Up 1. Open the card-slot door. 4. Close the card-slot door. 2. Remove the card from its anti-static case. • Don’t touch the card’s contacts. • Save the anti-static case for future storage of the SmartMedia card.
Attaching to the Camera 3. Gently insert the Data Saver DS-100 into the mount, then turn it clockwise until it clicks into the locked position. 2. Turn the camera switch to OFF and align the red mounting dots on the Data Saver DS100 and camera body. 4. Slide the main switch to ON. Set Up 1. Remove the body and rear caps.
Formatting a SmartMedia Card 1. To format a SmartMedia card, insert the card into the card slot. E14 2. Simultaneously push the FORMAT and the WRITE buttons until the ACCESS lamp (green) starts to blink. • If the SmartMedia card is not formated, the ACCESS lamp (red) and the DATA-FULL lamp (yellow)will blink rapidly. Keep pressing the FORMAT and WRITE buttons until the ACCESS lamp changes to green and blinks slowly. • When a card is formated, all the previous data stored on the card will be lost.
Saving Photographic Data to SmartMedia 1. Insert the card into the card slot and close the door. 2. Press the WRITE buton until the green ACCESS lamp starts to blink. • The Data Saver DS-100 takes the data from the camera and stores it onto the SmartMedia card. • When the DATA FULL lamp blinks (yellow), the card does not have enough capacity. To overwrite stored data, refer to page 18. E16 When data is bering recorded, the ACCESS lamp (green) will blink.
Overwritting Photographic Data to SmartMedia When the DATA-FULL lamp (yellow) blinks, the card doesn’t have enough memory available to store the data. • The ACCESS lamp stops blinking when overwritting is finished. Data Memory 1. If you want to overwrite data stored on a card, keep pressing the WRITE button (for more than 3 seconds) until the green ACCESS lamp starts to blink. • If data is overwriten to a card which doesnt have enough room, the oldest data will be overwritten first.
FILM DATA NUMBER In order to identify the photographic data with the developed film, the data number is exposed on the “0” frame when the film cartridge is loaded into the camera (providing data memory has been selected). Each time another roll of film is loaded, the data number increases by 1. • For more information on data numbers, refer to your camera’s manual. Film leader Photographic data stored in the SmartMedia cards, can be displayed on your camera’s display. 1.
A,C A 3. Turn the front or rear control dial to select the data number. 4. Follow the camera’s instructions and recall the data. • The following procedure is for the Maxxum/Dynax 7 camera. For other cameras, refer to their cameras’ manuals. • For the Maxxum/Dynax 7, press the ADJ button on the control panel. • The first frame’s data will appear. A. By turning the front dial while pressing the AEL button, you can select dn1-9. B. Turn the rear dial to move the data numbers by 100. C.
Data Retrieval Retrieving the Photographic Data to a PC Sample print out Using a general adapter, the photographic data recorded on the SmartMedia card can be retrieved and compiled on a PC. With a spreadsheet application (such as Microsoft Excel), the data can then be printed out in a list.
System Requirements Desk-top PC w/o pc card slot. Use SCSI port Data Retrieval In order to retrieve/print out the photographic data, any one of the following sustems is required. Flash bus FUJIFILM FD-A1 (ver.2.0.1) to a floppy disk drive Print out SmartMedia card 2-32MB SmartMedia (SSFDC) FUJIFILM PC-AD3 FD-A1 (ver.2.0.1) Minolta’s PC card adapter CA-15 cannot be used due to its 5v specification. to PC card slot Minolta’s PC card drive CD-10 is recommended.
SmartMedia File Structure Ist level (Camera’s ID #) 2nd level (data # by 100) 3rd level (File name - film roll #) Root Id1 Data00 • 8MB and 16MB SmartMedia cards have a capacity for 9 folders (Fdata01-09). 32MB cards can hold 19 folders (Fdata01-19). Each folder contains photographic data for 100 rolls of film. • Do not delete the file named Nextarea. This file contains necessary operational instructions for the SmartMedia. • All files are written in DOS Txt format. dn1-0001.txt dn1-0002.txt dn 1-0000.
3. From file, open and select the SmartMedia file. The window at the left will appear. Using Spreadsheet Software This manual uses Microsoft Excel as an example of using a spread sheet. Delimited • Other spreadsheet software may be different and requite different steps. • If you don’t have any spreadsheet software, refer to page 34. • Choose the Delimited setting shown in the figure at the left and then click on Next. • Details of window may be different, depending on the software version in use.
Opening the Data 3. Select Tab and then click on Next. 4. Select all the data, and click on Text. 5. Click on Finish. Next E32 • The photographic data layout is dependent on the spreadsheet software used. • You can underline data, print, or save as desired. • Refer to your spreadsheet’s instruction manual for information on how to manipulate the data.
Opening The Data Viewing data without spreadsheet software After Data is Displayed Data Retrieval Photographic data is shown on page 33. 1. Connect the SmartMedia card to the PC using any of the methods shown on page 26-27. • You can underline data, print, or save as desired. 2. Select the drive containing the SmartMedia card file and choose the desired file. 3. Double click on the file. • If the file doesn’t automatically open, it may be necessary to first open the text software. 4.
Photographic Data which can be Saved Output device Item Body ID number Photographic Data Number Film Speed Camera Display Data output to (eg:Maxxum/Dynax7) PC dnx -xxxx ISO:xxx Item Data output to Output device Camera Display (eg:Maxxum/Dynax7) PC Lens focal length and max f-no.
Care and Storage • This product is designed for use from –20 to 50 °C (4 to 122 °F). • Never leave it where it may be subjected to extreme temperatures such as in the glove compartment of a car. • To prevent condensation from forming, place the prooduct in a sealed plastic bag when bringing it from cold environment to a warm environment. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.
Proper Handling • Never use organic solvents to clean the product. • When carrying or storing SmartMedia, keep it inside an anti-static case. The DS-100 case has a pocket which holds a SmartMedia card with an anti-static case. Questions and Service • If you have questions about this product, contact your local camera dealer or write to the Minolta distributor in your area. • Before shipping your product for repair, please contact an authorized Minolta Service Facility for details.
SmartMedia (SSFDC) The following SmartMedia cards are usuable: • The SmartMedia is a precision electrical storage device. Handle accordingly. • The card should not be exposed to an electrical shock and/or static electricity. • Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to impact. The Data Saver DS-100 uses only 3.3v SmartMedia. You can not use 5.5v SmartMedia.
Display Information When using the WRITE and FORMAT buttons, they must be pressed for a minimum of 3 seconds for the signals to be processed properly. Explanation Action The DS-100 is sucWhen camera main switch is turned on, the cessfully connected ACCESS lamp (green) to the camera. is on for 5 seconds. ACCESS lamp (green) blinks. DATA FULL lamp (yellow) - blinks E44 Writing data Page ACCESS (red) and DATA FULL (yellow) lamps blink slowly. Explanation SmartMedia card is not properly formatted.
Specifications E46 Photographic Data Saver SmartMedia (3.
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