Top DL: Version 3.0.8.1 of the ReadFlashPath application for PowerPC
systems running Macintosh System Software 7.5.1 and later.
Several camera brands licensed the FlashPath technology, and several
models of FlashPath exist in the wild, however the devices rely on
software published by SmartDisk. The software is no longer available
from SmartDisk's website, and so it has been republished here.
According to the SmartDisk website (no longer available):
> ### Downloading the FlashPath v3.x read-only utility
>
> The FlashPath v3.x software on this website is a compressed file
> (Stuff-It archive format). If you do not already have a Macintosh
> file compression utility you can go to the Aladdin Systems website
> <
http://www.aladdinsys.com/expander/index.html> and download the
> Stuff-it Expander for Macintosh.
>
> Then download the compressed FlashPath v3.x for Apple Macintosh
> read-only utility (Stuff-It archive "ReadFlashPath.sit") and expand
> it into a convenient location on your hard drive. The expanded
> utility is "ReadFlashPath." You will also have a SimpleText file
> called "Macintosh Quick Start" which will help you setup and use the
> utility.
>
> ### Using FlashPath v3.x read-only utility for Apple PowerPC
>
> Use the "Macintosh Quick Start" SimpleText file that will download
> with the ReadFlashPath utility for general information. For complete
> instructions, download and read the FlashPath "Installation and User
> Guide" (it is in the Adobe� Acrobat� PDF file format). If you do not
> already have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your PC, you
> should follow the link to the Adobe website, and download/install
> the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
>
> ## Macintosh Disclaimer
>
> ### FlashPath? v3.x (v3.0.7 or later) for Macintosh�
>
> The FlashPath version 3.0.7 is a limited version, READ-ONLY utility
> for the Apple PowerPC. Only limited support is available. To use the
> utility, the following hardware and software are required:
>
> ### Hardware Environment
>
> Macintosh system with PowerPC 601 CPU or later (Power Macintosh),
> Apple 3.5-inch internal floppy disk drive connected to a standard
> interface.
>
> ### Software Environment
>
> Macintosh System Software 7.5.1 or higher.
>
> ### Supported Platforms
>
> Successful operations have been completed on the following Mac
> systems:
>
> * Apple Power Macintosh 6100/60 (601/60) running Mac OS 7.5.1
> * Apple PowerPC 7200/90 (601/90) running Mac OS 8.1b
> * Apple Power Macintosh 8100/80 (601/80) running Mac OS 7.5.3
> * Apple Macintosh PowerPC G3 running Mac OS 8.1
> * Apple Macintosh PowerBook G3 running Mac OS 8.1
>
>
> ## Non-Supported Platforms
>
> This FlashPath version v3.x does NOT support the following versions
> of the Macintosh:
>
> * Apple PowerMac 8500/180 - B1-7.5.3 revision 2.2 System Software.
> * Apple Macintosh Centris 650 (68040/16 MHz) running Mac OS 7.6.1
> * Apple Quadra 610 (68040/20 MHz) running Mac OS 7.5.3
>
>
> ### Caution
>
> Make sure no applications other than the Finder are running. The
> current FlashPath utility is time-critical and is designed for
> single-task usage. "PC Exchange" located in Control Panels must be
> turned off before running the FlashPath application.
### Hardware Compatibility Notes:
FujiFilm:
* Models FD-A1/A1S/A1N will be compatible with up to 32MB
SmartMedia.
* Model FD-A2 will be compatible with up to 128MB SmartMedia.
Olympus:
* Model MAFP-1 will be compatible with up to 32MB SmartMedia
* Models MAFP-2/MAFP-2E will be compatible with up to 64MB
SmartMedia
Toshiba:
* Model PDR-FLP1 will be compatible with up to 8MB SmartMedia.
* Model PDR-FLP2 will be compatible with up to 64MB SmartMedia.
SanDisk:
* Model IPC-3006Y will be compatible with up to 64MB SmartMedia.
Compatibility
Architecture: PPC
System Software 7.5.1 to Mac OS 9.1
5MB RAM
32MB or more free space on Hard Disk
