SmartDisk MP3 manual Advanced Features, Viewing Images on a TV, Connecting to a Computer

Advanced Features

Viewing Images on a TV

The included Video Adapter Cable can be used to connect your FlashTrax to a television, projector, VCR, or any other device with a composite video input. When the video cable is connected, the FlashTrax’ built-in screen will be shut down; when the cable is disconnected, the built-in screen will be turned back on.

After connecting the cable to the composite video-in port on your television, you must set your television to display this input. This change is performed differently on every television; consult the documentation that came with your TV for assistance.

If you wish to use FlashTrax with a PAL television (such as one sold in Europe), you must use the LCD/TV section of Setup Mode to change the output format from NTSC to PAL. If you are unsure whether your television is PAL or NTSC device, consult the manufacturer. When viewing the screen on a TV monitor, you may notice that a small portion around the edge of your image is cropped off, and for PAL monitors the image may be framed by black bands at the top and bottom of the image. This is normal behavior due to the overscan typical of most TV’s, and the differing scan rates for PAL monitors.

Using the Remote Control

The included FlashTrax remote control allows full control of your FlashTrax from a distance. Every button on the remote corresponds to the button of the same name on your FlashTrax. The remote control also includes an additional button, labeled FT. The FT button allows you to enter Folder Tree Mode and browse the folders of your FlashTrax. For more information about this mode, consult File Explorer: Advanced Features later in this document.

Connecting to a Computer

Your FlashTrax can be connected to any recent computer system and recognized as an external hard disk. Once FlashTrax is connected it will display as a standard external disk, creating a new icon in My Computer on Windows systems or appearing on the desktop on Mac OS systems. For instructions on connecting your FlashTrax to a computer running Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Mac OS 8.6 – 9.x, or Mac OS X, consult Downloading Pictures to Your Computer earlier in this document. For instructions on connecting your FlashTrax to a computer running Windows 98 Second Edition, read the section below.

Note: Your FlashTrax contains a hard disk drive. Like all hard drives, the drive in your FlashTrax is sensitive to vibrations and shock; avoid dropping your FlashTrax or moving it violently, especially while it is operating. Failure to respect these precautions may result in damage to your FlashTrax or loss of data.

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