Olympus MAUSB-100 Reference Manual - Page 40

Using the provided utility software [xDFormat]

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Using the provided utility software [xDFormat] (compatible with Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP) This utility software allows you to format the mounted card on your computer so that it is equivalent to the formatting used by Olympus digital cameras. This makes it easier to use xD Picture Cards in your computer environment. Notes ● Formatting erases all data on the card. All important data should be copied to a hard disk, etc. beforehand. ● Set the MAUSB-100's write-protect switch to OFF before you start formatting. ● Close all software programs that are using data on the card (e.g. Explorer, graphics applications) before you start formatting. 1. Click the [Start] button, then select [Programs] - [Olympus MAUSB-100] - [MAUSB100 xD Format]. 2. The utility software starts up and [The device is ready.] appears when the MAUSB-100 is recognized. ● If the MAUSB-100 is not connected to the computer, [Device is not connected.] appears. 40

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Using the provided utility software [xDFormat]
(compatible with Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP)
This utility software allows you to format the mounted card on your computer so that it is equivalent to the
formatting used by Olympus digital cameras. This makes it easier to use xD Picture Cards in your computer
environment.
Notes
Formatting erases all data on the card. All important data should be copied to a hard disk, etc.
beforehand.
Set the MAUSB-100's write-protect switch to OFF before you start formatting.
Close all software programs that are using data on the card (e.g. Explorer, graphics applications)
before you start formatting.
1.
Click the [Start] button, then select [Programs] –
[Olympus MAUSB-100] – [MAUSB100 xD
Format].
2.
The utility software starts up and [The device is
ready.] appears when the MAUSB-100 is
recognized.
If the MAUSB-100 is not connected to the computer,
[Device is not connected.] appears.