Technical Specifications
Storage:

• 30GB Hard Drive
• Compatible Flash Media:
  CF type I, II Compact Flash, IBM Microdrive
  Other flash media (SM, MS, SD, MMC, xD) can be used through use of a Compact Flash Adapter, sold separately.
  

Display:

• LCD: 3.5” (diagonal) color TFT LCD with CCFL backlight
• TV monitor output: NTSC or PAL, Composite video
• JPEG format viewing, with hardware zoom in/out, pan/scroll, rotation support. (Some RAW format as well as GIF and BMP files can also be viewed.)
• Video: Motion JPEG picture decoding,
  up to 320 x 240 x 30 frames/sec or 640 x 480 x 10 frames/sec
• Can view simple text files (*.txt)
  

Audio:

• Stereo analog line out or earphone jack
• Built-in speaker
• MP3 and WAV formats. Plays MP3 files encoded up to 320 kbps bit rate; can play VBR encoded files
  

User interface:

• Navigation disk, plus seven user interface keys
• Five audio control/transport keys, for simple MP3 jukebox operation
• Operation status indication LED
• Battery status indication LED
• Infrared remote control accessory for slide show operation

Power:

• Internal power: Rechargeable Li-Ion battery (2200 mAh capacity)
• External power: 5V output AC/DC adapter
  

PC connectivity:

• USB 2.0 (USB1.1 compatible)

Size and weight:

• 5.63 in X 3.62 1.26 in (143mm X 92mm X 32mm)
• 12 oz (340g)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is FlashTrax’ battery life?
It depends on what you’re doing: For MP3 playback, it’s about 3 hours. When using the LCD to view photos, it’s about 2 hours.

Can FlashTrax operate from the A/C adapter?
Yes.

How long does it take to recharge the battery?
About 3 hours.

Is the rechargeable battery interchangeable in the field?
Yes. However, we do not yet sell additional/replacement batteries at this time. (We probably will soon after first shipment.)

How long does it take to transfer a full 256MB flash card to FlashTrax?
Approximately 3 to 5 minutes. Time can vary depending on the flash card manufacturer.

How much data can be transferred from CF before the battery runs down?
It depends on the flash card manufacturer, capacity, and number of separate transfers, but generally about 4 to 6 GB of data can be transfered before a full battery charge is depleted.
For example, you can transfer a full 256MB flash card to the hard drive about 18 times before depleting the battery (assuming LCD on).
When a microdrive is used instead of standard CF, the transfer amount is about half of standard CF (2 to 3 GB) due to the higher power requirements of the microdrive.

Can FlashTrax erase images off CompactFlash?
Yes, or it can reformat the CF card if desired. (Note: it is usually easier to use the camera to erase or reformat after a transfer to FlashTrax, than to use FlashTrax itself.)

Can FlashTrax read flash cards such as Secure Digital, SmartMedia, MemoryStick, or xD?
FlashTrax directly reads Compact Flash (CF) cards. To read other types of cards, a “CF Adapter” product can be used. The CF Adapter plugs into the FlashTrax CF slot, and looks like a CF card with a slot to plug in either an SD/MMC, SmartMedia, Memory Stick, or xD card. Shortly after FlashTrax begins shipping SmartDisk will sell branded adapters that are certified as compatible with FlashTrax.

Which 3rd party CF adapter cards work with FlashTrax?
• SmartMedia: Pretec CompactSSFDC
• Memory Stick: DataFab FA-CFMS
• Secure Digital/MultiMediaCard: DataFab FA-CFSD
• xD: FujiFilm DPC-CF
(Note: Olympus MACF-10 xD adapter is not compatible with FlashTrax)
• Multi-format adapters: Pretec CompactTRIO (MS, SD, MMC), DataFab FA-CFSSM (MS, SD, MMC, SM)
Does FlashTrax support IBM Microdrives?
Yes. (Microdrives are actually high capacity (1GB and higher) tiny mechanical drives packed into a Compact Flash case. They use more power than traditional Compact Flash memory, so some devices will not work with them. They are not a problem for FlashTrax.)

Does FlashTrax work with Apple computers?
Yes.

How is the FlashTrax hard drive formatted?
FAT32, for maximum compatibility with Windows and Mac OS based PC’s.

Can I store data other than pictures, videos and music on FlashTrax?
Yes, since FlashTrax looks like an external hard drive to the PC to which it is connected, it can be used just like any external, portable hard drive. So you could use FlashTrax to back up or transfer documents, spreadsheets, etc.

Can I use FlashTrax as a PIM (personal information manager)?
FlashTrax is not intended as PIM, since its user interface is optimized for media management. However, it has the ability to view contents of simple text files, so you could load some simple phone lists, addresses, todo’s, etc. from your PC to your FlashTrax, then view these files on FlashTrax whenever needed.

Can I view a PowerPoint presentation on FlashTrax?
Yes. Microsoft PowerPoint has the ability to export a slide show as a series of JPG images in a folder. If you simply copy this folder to FlashTrax, you can view your PowerPoint slide show on FlashTrax, or on an overhead projector connected to FlashTrax. With the FlashTrax remote control, you can even sequence through your slides during your presentation.
To export a PowerPoint slide show as a set of JPG images, select File - Save As and select JPEG File Interchange Format in the Save As Type field of the Save As dialogue box.

Is FlashTrax upgradeable?
Yes, from time to time, SmartDisk may offer user-installable software upgrades for FlashTrax that add new features.

Can I use PC Jukebox players like MusicMatch with FlashTrax?
FlashTrax does not require any PC Jukebox software to use its MP3 playing capabilities. You just copy MP3’s individually or in folders to FlashTrax from a PC to listen to them. FlashTrax has its own own-board player functions, which include typical functions such as next track, previous track, pause/play, random vs. sequential play, etc.

Does FlashTrax read RAW format data (from Canon, Nikon, etc)?.
FlashTrax can read any RAW format files from flash media and store them on its hard drive, just like JPEG’s. FlashTrax also provides the ability to view many RAW format files on its LCD.

What kind of videos can I view on FlashTrax?
Technically, FlashTrax supports motion JPEG picture decoding, up to 320 x 240 x 30 frames/sec or 640 x 480 x 10 frames/sec. Practically, this means FlashTrax can be used to view the .AVI files typically produced by some digital still cameras (such as Canon models) in “video” mode.