SmartDisk USBFF10P manual Transporting Large Files, Storage and Playback of MP3, Video, and Photos

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Transporting Large Files

Copy Files and Data Frequently to FireFly

If you are generating new files and data while traveling, frequently create backups to FireFly. You can copy entire folders from your laptop to FireFly.

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Recovery

Macintosh users can automate this process using the CopyAgent application found on the FireFly Software Installation CD.

Windows users can automate this process using the Retrospect Express Backup application found on the FireFly Software Installation CD.

If your laptop malfunctions, your file and data is safe; everything is stored on FireFly. If you are on the road, all you need is access to a computer that has a USB connection to retrieve your files.

Archive

When you get back to the office, copy the files from the FireFly to a CD-R or CD-RW using SmartDisk’s FireWire Portable CD-R/W. The CD then becomes the long term archive.

Transporting Large Files

Use FireFly to transport large files (such as graphics) to other computers in your office. This is useful if you cannot attach the file to an email or network connections are slow or not available.

Use FireFly to transport large files from one computer to another in your office.

Storage and Playback of MP3, Video, and Photos

You can use your FireFly to store and play back your:

 

 

 

FireFly User Guide

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Contents Page Hardware 1 Year Limited Warranty SmartDisk Software License and Warranty FireFly User Guide FCC Compliance and Warning Contents FireFly User Guide Vii About this User Guide Features and BenefitsPackage Contents Technical Support System RequirementsAdditional Software To download the USB update Mac OS UsersWindows Users For Mac OS 8.6 Users OnlyFor Windows 98 / Windows 98SE Users Only Tip Connecting FireFly to a Macintosh ComputerDisconnecting FireFly from a Macintosh Computer Connecting the FireFly to a PC Disconnecting FireFly from a PC FireFly Lights StatusBetween your Home and Office Computers Version ControlBackup FireFly Frequently DisconnectingProject Repositories Editing Files and Updating DataVisiting Clients Project aEmergency Backup when Traveling Connecting Multiple DrivesBackup Frequently ArchiveRecovery Transporting Large FilesStorage and Playback of MP3, Video, and Photos Copy Files and Data Frequently to FireFlyCreate a Boot Drive for Macintosh Computers To boot your Macintosh computer with FireFlySelect the FireFly and press OK