R Owner’s Manual VERSION 2.0 Installation Guide Operational Tips and Care Interfacing with Your Computer Operating Menu Options R The Portable Smart Storage People™ ©2002 Minds@Work, LLC. MindStor™ and Minds@Work™ are both trademarks of Minds@Work. All other trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
T A B LE O F CO N TENTS Introduction 1 Diagrams 3 Installation Guide System Requirements Installation Precautions Charging the Battery Pack Installing the Digital Wallet Drivers 4 4 5 6 Updating the Digital Wallet Firmware 7 7 7 8 8 Technical Support After Sales and Replacement Parts RMA Procedures Technical Specifications Physical and Environmental Specs One Year Limited Warranty License Agreements FCC Statement Caring for the Digital Wallet Operating Environment Powering the Unit Care for the LCD
I N T RO D UCT IO N Digital Wallet -- Smart Storage on the Go! Now you can enjoy all the advantages of a high capacity hard drive anywhere you go, any time you want. Powered by Motorola’s ColdFire microprocessor, its own operating system, a 3GB, 6GB, 10GB or 20GB 2.5” hard drive, and rechargeable NiMH batteries, the Digital Wallet can download, upload and transport files without using a computer or any external power source.
Download, upload, and transport all your files, including business files, PowerPoint presentations, Excel and Word documents, plus computer games, video, movie, MP3, music files and all other high-volume or graphic-intensive files. With this operation, the Digital Wallet acts as a second or back-up hard drive. The Digital Wallet can also be used as a portable storage device for easily transporting large files.
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I N S TALLAT IO N G UIDE This section explains how to get your Digital Wallet up and running. System Requirements Operating System: Windows XP / Windows 2000 / Windows 98 SE & ME / Mac OS 9.0 and higher Computer Requirements: 200 MHz / 32MB RAM / CD-ROM Input / Output Interface: USB Version 1.
First Time Charge of the Battery Pack 1. Open the battery compartment and slide the battery pack in with arrow pointing downwards. (Figure 1) 2. Attach the power lead from the unit to the battery. NOTE: The power lead connector fits the Digital Wallet connector only one way. Do not force-fit. If the connectors do not fit together easily, be sure they are positioned properly. 3. Close the battery compartment door. 5. Connect the AC Adapter to a power outlet and then to the Carry Dock. 6.
Installing the Digital Wallet Drivers USB CONNECTION FOR WINDOWS XP/2000/ME/98SE 1. Review Installation Precautions. Do not connect or turn on MindStor until instructed! IMPORTANT! Windows 98 SE users must install the most current version of Internet Explorer prior to inserting the MindStor Installation CD. 2. Open your web browser to http://www.mindsatwork.net/dwdownloads.htm. Click on the link for the Digital Wallet drivers. 3. Click on the “Install Your Driver” button.
CA R IN G F O R T HE DIG ITAL WALLET This section will cover important tips for everyday use. Operating Environment - Place the Digital Wallet in a cool, dry, clean place; away from cold, moisture, dust, windows and heat sources. Do not expose the Digital Wallet to rain or water, to prevent fire or electrical shock. - If the Digital Wallet has been exposed to extreme temperatures, allow the unit to reach room temperature before use. - Keep the unit away from sources of moisture or liquids.
Transfer Process - The countdown status meter displayed during memory card downloads is an estimated amount of the time needed to complete the transfer. File size, manufacture make and fragmentation of the hard disk and memory card can cause transfer time to vary. - Make sure the memory card is inserted right-side up into the adapter, especially when handling SmartMedia cards. - Always carefully insert and remove the memory card from the PC card adapter.
PC Users 1. Connect the Digital Wallet to your computer via USB and power the unit. 2. Open Windows Explorer. Right-click once on the “Removable Drive” icon and select “Properties”. 3. Under the “Tools tab”, use the “Error Checking” and “Defragmentation” sections to run ScanDisk and Disk Defragmenter. Please refer to your Windows Owner’s Manual for more detailed information. You are also advised to periodically reformat the Digital Wallet hard drive.
P O W E R IN G T HE DIG ITA L WALLET Power up either through the AC adapter or battery pack. Battery Powered 1. Depress the Power button to turn the Digital Wallet on. (Figure 1) The screen will show a Minds@Work logo, the Digital Wallet logo and then the Main Menu. 2. To turn off the Digital Wallet depress the Select button while in the Main Menu, and hold down until the units shuts off. The battery pack will provide up to 100 minutes of use with approximately 500 recharge cycles.
T H E D IGIT AL W ALLET A ND YOUR C OM PUTER Connecting the Digital Wallet to Your Computer Figure 2.A In order for your computer to recognize the Digital Wallet, the proper drivers must first be installed. After installation is complete, you can connect to your computer anytime in a few simple steps. 1. Connect the Carry Dock to the Digital Wallet. 2. Connect the USB cable to the computer and then to the Carry Dock. 3. Power on the Digital Wallet, with either battery or AC power. 4.
Disconnecting the Digital Wallet from Your Computer DISCONNECTING FROM A PC Windows 2000/XP: Left-click once on the “Eject Hardware” icon found in the Windows task bar. (Figure 2.C) Highlight and select “Stop Minds@Work Digital Wallet”. Click “OK” on the “Safe to Remove Hardware” window. Windows 98/ME: Double-click on My Computer. Then right click once on the “Removable Drive” icon and select eject. After disconnecting, the Main Menu will automatically be displayed on the LCD screen.
Using the Digital Wallet as a Card Reader Via USB When the Digital Wallet is connected to your computer via USB, you can insert an adapter with memory card at any time to use the Digital Wallet as a card reader. 1. Connect the Carry Dock to the Digital Wallet. 2. Connect the USB cable to the computer and then to the Carry Dock. 3. Power on the Digital Wallet, with either battery or AC power. 4.
O P E R AT IN G T HE MENU OPTIONS The three buttons on the side of the Digital Wallet are used to navigate and execute the various functions of the Digital Wallet. (Figure 1.A) The middle button is used to select an option. TIP If you hold down the Select button, in any menu or directory, you will be redirected one menu or directory level up in the hierarchy. The top and bottom buttons are for scrolling up and down through the menu. The menu options and operation status are displayed on the LCD screen.
Download Content Downloading Content from your Memory Card The “Download Content” function is used to download the complete contents of your memory card. (To download individual files from your memory card, please refer to the section covering the “Display PC Card” function.
3. Highlight “Download Content” (Figure 3.A) and press the Select button. The Digital Wallet will begin to download the entire contents of the memory card. The status screen will indicate the download time remaining. (Figure 3.C) You have the option to press any key to stop download. If you stop the download process, the display will prompt you to confirm if you want to abort the process. Pressing Select will abort and pressing the Up or Down button will continue the download. (Figure 3.
5. When verification has completed, the Digital Wallet will display the folder name of the downloaded content, the folder size and the status of the operation. All sets of files downloaded from the memory card to the Digital Wallet are stored on the Digital Wallet as numbered folders, starting with DW000001.(Figure 3.F) If the download failed, the screen will say “Failed!” instead of “Successful”. You may want to re-attempt the download or try downloading the files individually. See Display PC Card. 6.
Display Hard Disk The “Display Hard Disk” function lets you explore the contents of the hard drive, using the up and down navigation buttons. Figure 3.G Highlight and select “Display Hard Disk”. (Figure 3.A) A directory of folders and files will be displayed (Figure 3.G) in the following sorting order: 1. ”DW######” folders listed in descending order, 2. Remaining folders alphabetically listed, 3. Files alphabetically listed. When a folder or file is highlighted, the selection begins to scroll left.
Upload to Card—Uploads entire contents of folder to memory card. If a PC card adapter with memory card is already inserted into the Digital Wallet, the screen will verify that sufficient storage space is available and then prompt you to confirm the upload process or cancel. (Figure 3.J) If there is no PC card adapter inserted, the screen will prompt you to do so first. When a folder of the same name exists on the memory card, the Digital Wallet will prompt you to confirm “Override” or not.
Display PC Card The “Display PC Card” function lets you explore the contents of an inserted memory card, using the up and down navigation buttons. Highlight and select “Display PC Card”. (Figure 3.A) A directory of folders and files will be displayed (Figure 3.L) in the following sorting order: 1. ”DW######” folders listed in descending order, 2. Remaining folders alphabetically listed, 3. Files alphabetically listed. When a folder or file is highlighted, the selection begins to scroll.
Delete—Deletes entire folder and contents. Exit—Takes you back to the Main Menu. WORKING WITH FILES When you select a file, the following option menu will appear. (Figure 3.N) Open File—Select this option to open text files for viewing. All other files will display a blank screen. Download to Disk—Uploads file to hard drive. The screen will prompt you to confirm download process or cancel.
Manage Media The Digital Wallet is capable of determining free space available on your hard drive and memory media. You can also delete the entire contents of your memory media from this menu. Highlight and select “Manage Media”. (Figure 3.A) The following option menu will appear. (Figure 3.O) Check Disk Space—After selecting this option, your Digital Wallet will check the amount of free space available on the hard drive. (Figure 3.P) The results will show as a percentage available and as MB available.
Customize Menu The “Customize” Menu gives you added versatility, security and status information about your Digital Wallet. Highlight and select “Customize”. (Figure 3.A) The following option menu will appear. (Figure 3.R) SET CONTRAST Figure 3.R SET CONTRAST S H U T O F F D E L AY CHOOSE LANGUAGE S E T / C L E A R PA S S W O R D VERSION EXIT Digital Wallet R Sets the contrast of the backlit LCD screen. 1. Highlight and select “Set Contrast”. 2. A new option menu will be displayed.
SHUTOFF DELAY You may designate your preferred auto shutoff delay time with this menu option. The factory default shutoff delay is set at 3 minutes. This means that after 3 minutes of inactivity, your Digital Wallet will automatically shut off. This feature helps to preserve your battery life. Figure 3.T AUTO SHUTOFF 3 minutes IMPORTANT! The auto shutoff delay feature is not activated when the Digital Wallet is connected to AC power. 1. Highlight and select “Shutoff Delay”. 2.
CHOOSE LANGUAGE Figure 3.U You may choose to have the LCD display text of another language. Currently, English, German, Italian, Spanish and French are available. Periodically check www.mindsatwork.net for additional language updates. 1. Highlight and select “Choose Language”. 2. Scroll up and down to highlight your desired language. (Figure 3.U) 3. Press the Select button and you will be returned to the “Customize” Menu.
SET/CLEAR PASSWORD When set, this security feature keeps your data safe from others. IMPORTANT! When set, the password is active immediately. The next time you power on the Digital Wallet, you will be required to enter the new password. You may clear and change your password at any time, once you gain access to the Digital Wallet with the password. DO NOT FORGET YOUR PASSWORD. Setting Initial Password 1. Highlight and select “Set/Clear Password”. 2.
Change Password—To change a password that has been set: 1. Highlight and select “Set/Clear Password”. 2. Highlight and select “Change Password”. (Figure 3.W) 3. In the next screen, you will be prompted to enter four digits. Using the Up/Down buttons, choose the first number desired in your password. Then press the Select button. 4. Repeat Step 2 for the next three digits. After the last digit is selected, you will be returned to the “Customize” Menu.
U P DATIN G T HE DIG ITA L WALLET FIRM WAR E We are always adding new features and enhancements to the Digital Wallet. Check www.mindsatwork.net periodically for new firmware updates. 1. Connect Digital Wallet to your computer and power on with AC Adapter. 2. Visit http://www.mindsatwork.net/msdownloads.htm. 3. Download the firmware update to your Digital Wallet hard disk. The file name will be M$A$W.M$S. Do not place this file in any folder.
S U P PO R T Technical Support Digital Wallet technical support is available: Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PST Service is not available on Saturdays, Sundays and six legally observed United States holidays: New Year’s Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day For toll free technical support within the United States, call: 866-269-0655 For technical support outside of the United States, call: 949-330-3453 Or e-mail us at: technicalsupport@mindsatwork.
RMA Procedures For replacement or return, contact Minds@Work at www.mindsatwork.net. Or contact technical support at 866-269-0655 within the United States and 949-330-3453 internationally to obtain a RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) number. No product will be accepted without a valid RMA number.
Data Transfer Average 600-800 KB/sec. (USB) Rotational Speed 4200rpm Seek Time Track-to-track 3ms, Average 13ms, Maximum 25ms Average Latency 7.14ms Buffer 512KB MTTF (Power on Hours) 300,000 Operating Voltage 5V low self discharge rate Worldwide AC Adapter Input: 90-240V~50-60Hz Output: 9.
Physical and Environmental Specs Dimensions 5.6” x 3.0” x 1.2” 142.2mm x 76.2mm x 30.5mm Weight 11.5 oz. (345 gms.) with batteries Ambient Temperature Operating: Non-operating: Humidity 80% RH Noncondensing Vibration and Shock Operating Vibration: Operating Shock: Non-operating Shock: Altitude 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) 32° - 120°F, 0° - 50°C 15° - 140°F, -10° - 60°C 1.0G 150G 700G FCC and CE approved for home and office use.
Limited One Year Warranty Limited Warranty. Minds@Work warranties the software and hardware products furnished herewith to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for the period of one year from the date of delivery to you, as evidenced by your receipt. This warranty is imited to the original purchaser and is not transferable. Extended Warranty. To acquire an extended warranty, contact Minds@Work regarding fees, terms and conditions at www.mindsatwork.net.
License Agreements Minds@Work Software License Agreements PROOF OF LICENSE Single User License This is a legal agreement between you (either an individual or an entity), the User, and Minds@Work. Please review the following terms and conditions carefully before opening the disk packaging. By opening this disk package, you are agreeing to be bound by the terms of this agreement.
FCC Statement Instructions to the User. 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.
