User manual PLUS M-5 Frequently Asked Questions

[. . . ] Sales Information M-5 FAQ Sales Information Rev B March 1, 2004 PLUS Vision Corporation Board Division FAQ for the M-5 INDEX 1. General question (1) How small is the M-5?What is the size and weight compared with the conventional model?(2) Can an end-user set it up by oneself? [. . . ] (The number of copy is dependent on the drawings on the copyboard. ) b. CF card memory The CompactFlash card (CF card) is one of the most popular memory devices used as the storage solution for digital cameras and PC related products. This gives the customers as much storage as they need using an inexpensive and easily available technology. When you insert a CF card into the card slot of the M-5, the target memory device is switched from the built-in memory to a CF card automatically. Because it is a removable solution, there are two big advantages. Data capacity You can choose and expand the data capacity (memory size) CF cards are available in capacities from 16MB to 1GB. (16MB, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB, 512MB and 1GB) These cards are easily available and low cost. Data security You can keep important information in secure place separately from the M-5. (2) How can I save the copy into the memory?The scanning operation starts for a one-sheet portion, and then the drawings on it are saved into the memory as a digital file. (In the case a CF card is inserted into the card slot, the file is saved in a CF card. If no CF card is inserted into the slot, the file is saved into the built-in memory. ) During the transaction, the LED near the MEMORY button is blinking. Do not remove a CF card when the LED is blinking. (3) What is happened if there is any problem with the memory?The M-5 will tell the user if there is a problem with the memory such as no data space or incorrect insertion of a CF card. In this case, the LED blinks quickly and shows the error. (4) What can I do if there is no data space in the built-in memory?There are two methods to clear the data that is no longer needed in the M-5 built-in memory. You can erase the files by pushing CLEAR button for more 3 seconds, and then you can save a new image file. Using this method, you cannot erase the data for one selected image. ) In addition to it, you can erase data inside the built-in memory from your PC system that is connected to the copyboard using an USB cable. On My Computer, you can erase all files at once or one by one. (5) What can I do if there is no data space in a CF card? [. . . ] The M-5 is a copyboard and it was not intended to be an interactive board. The interactive function of Mimio is too complicated to operate, and it seems most of users don't use the function. On the other hand, the M-5 is designed as a copyboard which is easy to use, easy to set up and does not clutter the smaller workplaces. Therefore for the users who would like to draw something on it and share the information visually, the M-5 is definitely better than Mimio. [. . . ]