MSI MEGA VIEW 588 User manual

MEGAVIEW 588
User’s Guide

Table of Contents
Safety Instructions............................................................................................... 3
Chapter 1. Introduction ...................................................................................... 4
How to Use This Guide................................................................................ 5
Accessories................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2. Get Started ........................................................................................ 6
Overview...................................................................................................... 6
Operating Menu Displays ............................................................................ 8
Main Menu ......................................................................................... 8
Video/ Music/ Photo Menu................................................................. 8
FM Radio (optional) ........................................................................... 9
Voice/ AV Recording .......................................................................... 9
Setting Menu ...................................................................................... 9
USB Hard Disk .......................................................................................... 10
Lock Switch ............................................................................................... 10
SD/ MMC Card Slot................................................................................... 10
Remote Control .......................................................................................... 11
Li-ion Battery Recharging.......................................................................... 12
Battery Consuming Reference.......................................................... 12
Battery Replacing....................................................................................... 13
Support CD ................................................................................................ 14
Chapter 3. Connect & Remove from PC ......................................................... 15
Connect MEGA VIEW 588 to Computer................................................... 15
For Systems with Windows 98SE..................................................... 16
Format MEGA VIEW 588................................................................ 16
Safely Remove MEGA VIEW 588 from Computer................................... 17
Chapter 4. Basic Usage...................................................................................... 18
Power On and Off ...................................................................................... 18

Volume Adjustment.................................................................................... 18
PMPSync Utility ........................................................................................ 19
Video .......................................................................................................... 26
Music.......................................................................................................... 31
Photo .......................................................................................................... 33
FM Radio (optional)................................................................................... 35
Voice Recording ......................................................................................... 37
AV Recording............................................................................................. 38
Signal Input and Output ............................................................................. 40
On-To-Go Function.................................................................................... 41
Setting ........................................................................................................ 42
Appendix A. Specifications ............................................................................... 47
Upgrade Software....................................................................................... 48
Upgrade MCU Firmware ........................................................................... 49
Upgrade USB Firmware............................................................................. 50

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COPYRIGHT NOTICES
The material in this document is the intellectual property of MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL. We
take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as to the
correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual improvement and we reserve the
right to make changes without notice.
TRADEMARKS
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
MICRO-STAR INTERNATIONAL Statement
All contents are subject to change without notice.
One year guarantee is for the device only. Warranty for accessories expired within seven days of
purchase date.
WEEE Statement
English: To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, MSI must
remind you that...Under the European Union ("EU") Directive on Waste Electrical
and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13,
2005, products of "electrical and electronic equipment" cannot be discarded as
municipal waste anymore and manufacturers of covered electronic equipment will
be obligated to take back such products at the end of their useful life. MSI will comply with the
product take back requirements at the end of life of MSI-branded products that are sold into the EU.
You can return these products to local collection points.
Deutsch: Hinweis von MSI zur Erhaltung und Schutz unserer UmweltGemäß der Richtlinie
2002/96/EG über Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte dürfen Elektro- und Elektronik-Altgeräte nicht
mehr als kommunale Abfälle entsorgt werden. MSI hat europaweit verschiedene Sammel- und
Recyclingunternehmen beauftragt, die in die Europäische Union in Verkehr gebrachten Produkte,
am Ende seines Lebenszyklus zurückzunehmen. Bitte entsorgen Sie dieses Produkt zum
gegebenen Zeitpunkt ausschliesslich an einer lokalen Altgerätesammelstelle in Ihrer Nähe.
Français: En tant qu’écologiste et afin de protéger l’environnement, MSI tient à rappeler ceci...Au
sujet de la directive européenne (EU) relative aux déchets des équipement électriques et
électroniques, directive 2002/96/EC, prenant effet le 13 août 2005, que les produits électriques
et électroniques ne peuvent être déposés dans les décharges ou tout simplement mis à la
poubelle. Les fabricants de ces équipements seront obligés de récupérer certains produits en fin
de vie. MSI prendra en compte cette exigence relative au retour des produits en fin de vie au sein
de la communauté européenne. Par conséquent vous pouvez retourner localement ces matériels
dans les points de collecte.
Srpski: Da bi zaštitili prirodnu sredinu, i kao preduzeće koje vodi računa o okolini i prirodnoj sredini,
MSI mora da vas podesti da…Po Direktivi Evropske unije ("EU") o odbačenoj ekektronskoj i
električnoj opremi, Direktiva 2002/96/EC, koja stupa na snagu od 13. Avgusta 2005, proizvodi koji
spadaju pod "elektronsku i električnu opremu" ne mogu više biti odbačeni kao običan otpad i
proizvođači ove opreme biće prinuđeni da uzmu natrag ove proizvode na kraju njihovog
uobičajenog veka trajanja. MSI će poštovati zahtev o preuzimanju ovakvih proizvoda kojima je
istekao vek trajanja, koji imaju MSI oznaku i koji su prodati u EU. Ove proizvode možete vratiti na
lokalnim mestima za prikupljanje.
Polski: Aby chronićnasze środowisko naturalne oraz jako firma dbająca o ekologię, MSI
przypomina, że...Zgodnie z DyrektywąUnii Europejskiej ("UE") dotyczącąodpadów produktów
elektrycznych i elektronicznych (Dyrektywa 2002/96/EC), która wchodzi w życie 13 sierpnia 2005,
tzw. “produkty oraz wyposażenie elektryczne i elektroniczne " nie mogąbyćtraktowane jako
śmieci komunalne, tak więc producenci tych produktów będązobowiązani do odbierania ich w
momencie gdy produkt jest wycofywany z użycia. MSI wypełni wymagania UE, przyjmując
produkty (sprzedawane na terenie Unii Europejskiej) wycofywane z użycia. Produkty MSI będzie
można zwracaćw wyznaczonych punktach zbiorczych.

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Türkçe: Çevreci özelliğiyle bilinen MSI dünyada çevreyi korumak için hatırlatır:Avrupa Birliği (AB)
Kararnamesi Elektrik ve Elektronik Malzeme Atığı, 2002/96/EC Kararnamesi altında 13 Ağustos
2005 tarihinden itibaren geçerli olmak üzere, elektrikli ve elektronik malzemeler diğer atıklar gibi
çöpe atılamayacak ve bu elektonik cihazların üreticileri, cihazların kullanım süreleri bittikten sonra
ürünleri geri toplamakla yükümlü olacaktır. Avrupa Birliği’ne satılan MSI markalıürünlerin kullanım
süreleri bittiğinde MSI ürünlerin geri alınmasıisteği ile işbirliği içerisinde olacaktır. Ürünlerinizi yerel
toplama noktalarına bırakabilirsiniz.
Česky: Záleží nám na ochraněživotního prostředí - společnost MSI upozorňuje...Podle směrnice
Evropské unie ("EU") o likvidaci elektrických a elektronických výrobků2002/96/EC platné od 13.
srpna 2005 je zakázáno likvidovat "elektrické a elektronické výrobky" v běžném komunálním
odpadu a výrobci elektronických výrobků, na které se tato směrnice vztahuje, budou povinni
odebírat takové výrobky zpět po skončení jejich životnosti. Společnost MSI splní požadavky na
odebírání výrobkůznačky MSI, prodávaných v zemích EU, po skončení jejich životnosti. Tyto
výrobky můžete odevzdat v místních sběrnách.
Magyar: Annak érdekében, hogy környezetünket megvédjük, illetve környezetvédőként fellépve az
MSI emlékezteti Önt, hogy ...Az Európai Unió („EU") 2005. augusztus 13-án hatályba lépő, az
elektromos és elektronikus berendezések hulladékairól szóló 2002/96/EK irányelve szerint az
elektromos és elektronikus berendezések többé nem kezelhetőek lakossági hulladékként, és az
ilyen elektronikus berendezések gyártói kötelessé válnak az ilyen termékek visszavételére azok
hasznos élettartama végén. Az MSI betartja a termékvisszavétellel kapcsolatos
követelményeket az MSI márkanév alatt az EU-n belül értékesített termékek esetében, azok
élettartamának végén. Az ilyen termékeket a legközelebbi gyűjtőhelyre viheti.
Italiano: Per proteggere l’ambiente, MSI, da sempre amica della natura, ti ricorda che….In base
alla Direttiva dell’Unione Europea (EU) sullo Smaltimento dei Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici,
Direttiva 2002/96/EC in vigore dal 13 Agosto 2005, prodotti appartenenti alla categoria dei
Materiali Elettrici ed Elettronici non possono più essere eliminati come rifiuti municipali: i produttori
di detti materiali saranno obbligati a ritirare ogni prodotto alla fine del suo ciclo di vita. MSI si
adeguerà a tale Direttiva ritirando tutti i prodotti marchiati MSI che sono stati venduti all’interno
dell’Unione Europea alla fine del loro ciclo di vita. È possibile portare i prodotti nel più vicino punto
di raccolta.
Русский: Компания MSI предпринимает активные действия по защите окружающей среды,
поэтому напоминаем вам, что.... Всоответствии сдирективой Европейского Союза (ЕС) по
предотвращению загрязнения окружающей среды использованным электрическим и
электронным оборудованием (директива WEEE 2002/96/EC), вступающей всилу 13 августа
2005 года, изделия, относящиеся кэлектрическому иэлектронному оборудованию, не могут
рассматриваться как бытовой мусор, поэтому производители вышеперечисленного
электронного оборудования обязаны принимать его для переработки по окончании срока
службы. MSI обязуется соблюдать требования по приему продукции, проданной под маркой
MSI на территории EC, впереработку по окончании срока службы. Вы можете вернуть эти
изделия вспециализированные пункты приема.
Español:MSI como empresa comprometida con la protección del medio ambiente, recomienda:
Bajo la directiva 2002/96/EC de la Unión Europea en materia de desechos y/o equipos
electrónicos, con fecha de rigor desde el 13 de agosto de 2005, los productos clasificados como
"eléctricos y equipos electrónicos" no pueden ser depositados en los contenedores habituales de
su municipio, los fabricantes de equipos electrónicos, están obligados a hacerse cargo de dichos
productos al termino de su período de vida. MSI estará comprometido con los términos de
recogida de sus productos vendidos en la Unión Europea al final de su periodo de vida. Usted
debe depositar estos productos en el punto limpio establecido por el ayuntamiento de su localidad
o entregar a una empresa autorizada para la recogida de estos residuos.
Nederlands: Om het milieu te beschermen, wil MSI u eraan herinneren dat….De richtlijn van de
Europese Unie (EU) met betrekking tot Vervuiling van Electrische en Electronische producten
(2002/96/EC), die op 13 Augustus 2005 in zal gaan kunnen niet meer beschouwd worden als
vervuiling. Fabrikanten van dit soort producten worden verplicht om producten retour te nemen
aan het eind van hun levenscyclus. MSI zal overeenkomstig de richtlijn handelen voor de
producten die de merknaam MSI dragen en verkocht zijn in de EU. Deze goederen kunnen
geretourneerd worden op lokale inzamelingspunten.

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Safety Instructions
1. Always read the safety instructions carefully.
2. Keep this User’s Guide for future reference.
3. Keep MEGAVIEW 588 away from humidity.
4. Keep MEGAVIEW 588 away from long exposure to the sun light.
5. Never pour any liquid into MEGA VIEW 588 to avoid damages or
electrical shock.
6. If any of the following situations occurs, get MEGA VIEW 588 checked by
a service personnel:
zLiquid has penetrated into MEGAVIEW 588.
zMEGAVIEW 588 has been exposed to moisture.
zMEGA VIEW 588 has not worked well or you can not get functions to
work correctly according to User’s Guide.
zMEGAVIEW 588 has dropped and damaged.
7. DO NOT use MEGAVIEW 588 in the following situations:
zWhile driving or riding a vehicle.
zWhile operating something dangerous.
zWhile walking on street.
zBe in any situations or environments require concentration.
8. If you need to format MEGA VIEW 588 hard disk, please select FAT32
format. DO NOT PARTITION MEGAVIEW 588 HARD DISK!
9. DO NOT use any liquids or aerosol sprays to clean this device. Use a clean
dampened cloth instead.
10. Adjust to proper volume while listening with earphone to avoid permanent
harm to hearing capability.
11. Caution: Use a wrong battery may cause explosion! Follow the instruction
on the battery section to use battery properly!
12. The used battery is not garbage and should be recycled.

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Chapter 1. Introduction
Thank you for purchasing MEGA VIEW 588. We are proud to tell you that
MEGA VIEW 588 is thoroughly tested and certified product. The new MEGA
VIEW 588 will improve the convenience of storing your personal data and
enjoyment of using various video/ audio functions.
MEGA VIEW 588 is a high performance portable multimedia player and
recorder which comes with a Li-ion rechargeable removable battery. On MEGA
VIEW 588, you can play audio or video files in various formats, and record
audio/ video. MEGA VIEW 588 is also a portable USB storage to which you
are able to manage and store personal data.
Following are the main features of MEGA VIEW 588:
Video Player – supports MPEG-4 SP, DivX 3.11/4.x/5.x, Motion JPEG, and
WMV-9 SP@ML format video playback.
Audio Player – supports MP3 (MPEG1 Layer2, Layer3), WAV (LPCM,
ADPCM), and WMA (WMA-9 Layer 2a) format audio files playback.
Photo Viewer – supports JPEG and GIF photos. You can download photos to
MEGA VIEW 588 and browse them.
Recording – supports recording function for audio and video. You can use
this function to record voice, music, and video.
USB Storage – supports USB 2.0 profile. You can store data to built-in hard
disk and view them on computer with Windows Explorer. Supports OTG
function, link with USB device to store data into MEGA VIEW 588.
SD/ MMC Card Slot – supports SD/ MMC card. You can insert and play
video, photo, and music files of SD/ MMC card by MEGA VIEW 588.
We sincerely thank you for choosing MEGA VIEW 588. We hope that you will
continue to turn to us for quality products as your needs and interests grow.

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How to Use This Guide
This User’s Guide provides instructions and illustrations on how to install and
operate MEGA VIEW 588. With step-by-step instructions, we will guide you
through MEGA VIEW 588 driver installation process. If you are not familiar
with computer operating systems, we suggest you to learn more from its manual
and help documents before installing MEGA VIEW 588 driver.
Chapter 1, Introduction, shows all MEGA VIEW 588 accessories in the
package. Please check out when you open the packing box. If any item is
damaged or missing, please contact your vendor directly.
Chapter 2, Get Started, introduces the function keys of MEGA VIEW 588, the
LCD Display status in different modes, and how to recharge.
Chapter 3, Connect and Remove from Computer, describes how to connect
and remove MEGA VIEW 588 from your computer.
Chapter 4, Basic Usage, describes how to operate all functions of MEGA
VIEW 588. We suggest you to read this chapter carefully before using MEGA
VIEW 588.
Appendix A, Specifications, provides MEGA VIEW 588 specifications.
Update Firmware and Software, describes how to upgrade firmware and
software.
Accessories
Stereo Earphones
AC Adapter
AV-in/ out Cable
Line-in Cable
Remote Control
USB Cable (the long one)
USB Host Cable (the short one)
Handy Bag
Driver and Recovery CD
Battery
* MEGA VIEW 588 battery should be charged only with provided adapter!
** MEGA VIEW 588 accessories may be different from listed above.

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Chapter 2. Get Started
Overview

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1. Strap Hole Tie a strap here.
2. Navigation key The 5-way key moves among selections.
3. /Stop/ ESC.
4. Go back to main menu.
5. LCD Display Show menus and playing.
6. Hold Handle The hold handle of MEGA VIEW 588.
7. Power LED This LED is on when MEGA VIEW 588 is power on,
blinking when charging battery.
8. Record LED This LED is on when recording.
9. Power On/ Off Press to power on/ off MEGAVIEW 588.
10. Lock Switch When this Switch is locked, all key press commands
are disabled to prevent unwanted key pressing.
11. MIC Built-in Microphone for voice recording.
12. Volume Control Pull it to the right to increase volume, to the left to
decrease volume. Press it down to mute.
13. REC[●] Press to start or stop the recording.
14. SD/ MMC slot SD/ MMC card slot for data reading and playing.
15. Speaker Built-in speaker.
16. AV Line-in Jack Plug AV cable here to enable AV Line-in recording.
17. Earphone Jack Plug the earphones here.
18. AV Line-out Jack Plug AV cable here to enable AV Line-out to external
display (TV).
19. USB Connector Connect the mini USB connector of the supplied USB
cable here, and the other end to PC host.
20. DC-in Jack Plug in the supplied AC Adapter here to recharge.
21. Battery cap Press the latch and push the cap forward to replace the
rechargeable battery.
22. Tripod Screw Hole Secure a tripod here to hold MEGAVIEW 588.
23. CIR Receiver Receive command signals from remote control.

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Operating Menu Displays
Power on MEGA VIEW 588, you will see main menu on LCD display after
boot-up animation. Following are the instructions for each menu option.
Main Menu
1234
567
1. Function Icon: Indicate selected function.
2. Menu List: List function options, such as
Video, Music, Photo, etc.
3. Alarm: Indicate alarm clock is set.
4. Voice: Indicate voice on or off.
5. Volume: Show volume status.
6. Battery: Show battery status.
7. Time: Show current time (tuning required).
Video/ Music/ Photo Menu
8910
8910
8910
8. Menu Title: Show the selected menu
title.
9. List: All files in a selected menu.
10.Scroll bar: Indicate more files available.

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FM Radio (optional)
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2
1
3
11. Memorized Stations: 8 FM stations can
be set to memory.
12. Channel Frequency: Current FM
tune-in frequency.
13. Select Scan or Fine Tune to be the
adjust way.
Voice/ AV Recording
14 1
5
14 1
5
14. Recording Time: Recording elapse (hh: mm: ss).
15. Recording Quality: Indicate selected and operating recording quality.
Setting Menu
1
8
1
7
1
6
1
6
1
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16. Scroll bar: Mean more tabs are available.
17. Tabs: Include Display, Photo, Record,
System, and Info Tabs.
18. Setting Items: List tab item for adjusting.
19. Setting Options: Show setting options.

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USB Hard Disk
MEGA VIEW 588 is built-in with a mini hard disk. You can use MEGA VIEW
588 as an USB hard disk to store your data. Simply connect MEGA VIEW 588
to your computer with the USB cable, and use Windows Explorer to manage
your data.
Lock Switch
MEGA VIEW 588 has a Lock Switch to avoid accidental operation. Slide the
Lock Switch to lock position while power is on; you will see the following right
figure to indicate all function keys are disabled. Slide the Lock Switch to unlock
position to continue.
SD/ MMC Card Slot
MEGA VIEW 588 has an SD/ MMC slot. You can insert a Secure Digital Card
and MultiMedia Card into the slot. Then you can view or play Photos, videos, or
music files in your memory cards with MEGAVIEW 588.

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Remote Control
MEGA VIEW 588 remote control is for you to operate MEGA VIEW 588
from a longer distance.
Button definition:
OFF: press to power off MEGAVIEW 588.
TV/LCD: press to switch the output device between TV and MEGA
VIEW 588.
REC •:press to start to record of each function.
/Exit: press to stop playback or go back to previous menu.
MENU: press to go back to Main Menu.
S/ T:press to select previous/ next item on menu list. These two buttons
function the same as pushing Navigator key up/ down.
/ :press to rewind/ fast-forward the playback. These two buttons
function the same as pushing Navigator key left/ right.
: press to play or pause the playback. The button functions the same as
press down Navigator button.
Note: Power button on the remote control can only power off MEGA VIEW 588,
not power it on.

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Battery display
Full Critical low
Li-ion Battery Recharging
MEGA VIEW 588 comes with a Li-ion rechargeable and removable battery.
Charge the battery until full when you use MEGA VIEW 588 for the first time
by following the steps below:
1. Connect the supplied AC Adapter to AC outlet, and plug in the other end of
the AC Adapter to the DC-in jack of MEGAVIEW 588.
2. While recharging, Power LED will keep blinking. If you power on MEGA
VIEW 588 while recharging, you will see the below right power charging
figure on LCD display.
3. When the battery is full, the Power LED will stop blinking. To stop
recharging, disconnect the Adapter from MEGAVIEW 588.
Note 1: Charge MEGAVIEW 588 only with the supplied AC Adaptor.
Note 2: Do NOT open the battery cap while the power is on!
Note 3: You can still operate MEGAVIEW 588 while it is being recharged;
but the recharging time will be longer.
Battery Consuming Reference
MEGA VIEW 588 uses a 2200mAh, 3.7V, 1 Cell rechargeable Li-ion battery.
The battery consuming reference will vary in different operating modes. A fully
recharged battery consumption reference is as following:
zVideo Playback/ Video Record: can be used for about 5 hours.
zMusic Playback/ Music Record: can be used for about 7.5 hours.

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Battery Replacing
The battery of MEGA VIEW 588 is removable. If you have two batteries you
can remove the battery and replace with another one. To open the battery cap,
hold down the power cap button and push it forward to open. Pull out the battery
inside and insert another one.
Y
X
Z

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Support CD
MEGA VIEW 588 package includes a Utility CD. Insert the supplied CD into
your CD-ROM, and the CD will auto run Setup program. On computer screen,
you will see the display shown as below.
zPMPSync Utility: PMPSync Utility for MEGA VIEW 588 file
management and synchronizing.
zVideo Format Converter: Video converter utility for converting video
files into specific format.
Note: To have better converting performance, this converter program
supports only Windows XP with Windows Media Player 10. For other
Windows operation systems, you can download DivX converter from
http://www.divx.com!
zUser Manual: User manual in PDF format.
zAdobeAcrobat Reader: Adobe Reader for opening PDF files.
zUSB Driver: USB Driver for Windows 98 operating system.
zSystem Recovery: Restore MEGA VIEW 588 system back to
manufacture default.
Note: Leave MEGA VIEW 588 as the only device connected to computer
before running System Restore!
zExit: Exit and close the Setup program.

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Chapter 3. Connect & Remove from PC
Connect MEGA VIEW 588 to Computer
1. Press button to power on MEGAVIEW 588.
2. Plug the mini end of the supplied USB cable to MEGA VIEW 588, and the
other end to your computer.
3. Once MEGA VIEW 588 is connected to your computer, it should be
detected by your computer operating system automatically. You will see the
following message showing on MEGA VIEW 588.
Note: For Windows 98SE users, a driver is required to activate MEGA VIEW
588 on your computer.
4. After connection is initialized, your computer operating system will
recognize MEGA VIEW 588 as a hard disk. Go to [Device Manager] by
clicking “Start” →“Setting” →“Control Panel” →“System” →
“Hardware”, and look for [MEGA VIEW 588 USB Device] under [Disk
Drive] to check connection status. If the connection is failed, you will not
find [MEGA VIEW 588 USB Device]. Repeat step 2 to reconnect MEGA
VIEW 588 to your computer.

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5. After your computer operating system recognizes MEGA VIEW 588 as a
hard disk, you can move, copy, or delete files with Windows Explorer.
For Systems with Windows 98SE
After connecting MEGA VIEW 588 to a Windows 98SE operating system
computer, the Windows system will detect MEGA VIEW 588 and ask to install
driver. Place the supplied driver CD in the CD-ROM drive, and refer to the
Support CD section to complete the driver installation.
Format MEGA VIEW 588
We strongly suggest not to format MEGA VIEW 588 hard disk! MEGA VIEW
588 display interfaces will not function correctly if the hard disk is formatted. If
you do need to format MEGA VIEW 588 hard disk, connect MEGA VIEW
588 to your computer first and format it with Windows formatting tool. When
formation is completed, please refer to Support CD and Appendix A sections
to recover the system files, software, and firmware.
Note: If you format MEGAVIEW 588 hard disk, all data will be erased!
Note: Use Windows Disk Defragmenter or other defragmenter tool to reduce
MEGA VIEW 588 hard disk fragment to improve hard disk access speed
and for longer battery life.

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Safely Remove MEGA VIEW 588 from Computer
After managing files or update firmware, please follow the steps below to safely
remove MEGAVIEW 588 from computer:
1. When MEGA VIEW 588 is connected to computer, will be shown on
computer system tray. To remove MEGA VIEW 588, close all the related
programs first. Double click the icon to bring up Safely Remove Hardware
dialog box. Click on USB Mass Storage Device and Stop button.
2. You will see following window, click on USB Mass Storage Device and
OK button.
3. When you see following message MEGA VIEW 588 can now be safely
removed from computer.