Silicon Film Technologies, Inc. - Producer of the EFS-1 (e)film cartridge for the N90 and F90
The EFS-1 User Interface and Data Source Software -

This section discusses the Installation, update, and removal of the EFS-1 software from your PC.
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Important Notice:

Install the EFS-1 software (User Interface/Data Source) before connecting the EFS-1 (e)port to your computer. The installation of the EFS-1 sofware includes the placement of critical driver and system files on your computer. The system files must be in-place before the (e)port is connected to your computer.

Installing the EFS-1 UI/Data Source -

Insert the EFS-1 CD ROM. It should run automatically. If not, double click on My Computer, then double click on your CD ROM icon.

Alternatively, click on Start, Run, enter "d:\autorun.exe" (Assuming your CD drive is drive d. If other than d, enter the correct drive letter.) You should see this screen:

To install the User Interface/Data Source, click on the button labeled "User Interface Software" and follow the screen prompts and instructions.

Note: the installation will require that you enter the serial number of your (e)film cartridge. The (e)film serial number is located on the back side of the (e)film canister section.
The first screen of the EFS-1 CD ROM autorun program
The (e)film serial number appears on the canister. (Taken with EFS-1 in a Canon A2)
For a comprehensive review of EFS-1 UI/Data Source and Windows Operating System compatibility click here.
Connecting (e)port to your computer for the first time -
USB Connection -
The first time you connect (e)port to your computer by USB, the system and driver files will be activated and the installation will be completed. Your computer will display "New Hardware Found" and immediately recognize the presence of the (e)port and (e)film and acknowledge the connection by registering the EFS-1 components with the Windows driver database.
Two dialog boxes will appear. The first will be:
The second message will display:
Provided that the EFS-1 software was installed prior to connecting the (e)port, no intervention is required. The installation will complete automatically and the (e)port/(e)film will be ready for immediate use.
PCMCIA Connection -
The first time you connect (e)port to your computer by PCMCIA, the system and driver files will be activated and the installation will be completed. Your computer will display "New Hardware Found" and immediately recognize the presence of the (e)port and (e)film and acknowledge the connection by registering the EFS-1 components with the Windows driver database.
Two messages will appear. The first will be "SFT-EFS-1"
The second message will display: "ePort PCMCIA Device"
Provided that the EFS-1 software was installed prior to connecting the (e)port, no intervention is required. The installation will complete automatically. Unlike the USB installation and initialization process, (e)port/(e)film will not be ready for immediate use. The PC Card icon will not appear in the System Tray and you must first restart your computer.
Special Note for Windows NT and Windows 2000 Users -

PCMCIA is not supported for the initial release of the EFS-1. Check the Technical Support section of the Silicon Film website for driver updates and new relases. www.siliconfilm.com/mainsupport.html
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Updating your EFS-1 Software -

  • As updates to the UI/Data Source and/or device drivers become available, they will be posted to the web at www.siliconfilm.com/mainsupport.html
  • Check the Silicon Film web site for periodic updates and product announcements.
  • In the event that you find a problem or an issue with any aspect of the UI/Data Source, please send contact efs1support@siliconfilm.com

Verifying the Installation of EFS-1 Software and Device Drivers -

The EFS-1 installation program will place the data source, library files, help files, device drivers, and system files in the proper location for your version of Windows. To validate the installation of the UI/Data Source click on the EFS-1 icon to launch the Shell Application. The UI/DS should launch and open within four seconds. For a comprehensive review of the files used by EFS-1 and the changes made to your system, click here.

Hardware validation. When the EFS-1 (e)port is connected to your PC by either USB or PCMCIA you will be able to verify the physical connection and determine that the device drivers are working properly.
Whenever (e)port is connected to your PC this USB entry will appear

USB Users -

Whenever (e)port, with an (e)film inside, is connected to your PC by USB you will hear two tones from the (e)film cartridge and the (e)film LCD will illuminate for 15 about seconds.

To further verify that the USB connection is working properly, open the System Properties dialog Box as follows:

  • Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, System
  • Click on the Device Manager tab
  • Scroll down to Universal Serial Bus Controllers and click on the + sign to open the USB branch

Whenever (e)port is connected to your PC, "Silicon Film USB Driver" should appear within 10 to 12 seconds, as shown to the right.

If this entry does not appear, or if it is proceeded by a yellow splash sign (exclamation sign) or a Red X appears, there is a problem. Verify the software installation and contact Technical Support.
Side Note: connecting (e)port alone, without an (e)film inside (albeit not a very useful combination) will also invoke the USB device line.

Clicking on the "Properties" button will provide additional information about the USB driver as shown here:
Click the icon below to hear the tones generated by (e)film when a computer connection is established
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PCMCIA Users -

Whenever (e)port is inserted into a PCMCIA (PC Card) slot on your computer (typically laptop and notebook users) you will hear two tones from the (e)film cartridge followed by two PCMCIA system confimation tones (beeps) from your PC. (Assuming you do not have your PC Card sound effects disabled.)

To further verify that the PCMCIA connection is working properly look for the PCMCIA icon in the System Tray located on the Windows task bar, typically in the lower right hand corner of your monitor screen.
When (e)port is inserted into a PC Card slot, the PCMCIA icon will appera in the Sys Tray
A single click on the PCMCIA icon brings up this message
To verify that (e)port has been correctly identified by your operating system, click once on the PCMCIA card icon. The message will acknowledge the presence of (e)port.
Note: clicking on the message itself will stop the (e)port. Always do so before removing (e)port from a PCMCIA socket.
Double clicking on the PC Card icon will bring up this dialog box
Double click on the System Tray icon to bring up the PC Card Properties dialog box. (e)port will appear in one of the PCMCIA sockets.

Before removing (e)port from your PCMCIA socket you should always stop the card. You may select the "ePort PCMCIA device" and click on the Stop" button.

If the PCMCIA card icon never appears in your System Tray, make sure the box "Show control on taskbar" is checked.
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Removing the EFS-1 Software -

Should you desire to remove the EFS-1 software and related files click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs. Scroll down the list of programs and find "EFS-1". Click on "EFS-1" and click on the Add/Remove button.

This will remove the Twain Data Source, driver and system files, the Shell Application Program (executable), Program folder, desktop icons.

The uninstall process will not remove any DNG or VLT files. Nor will it remove any other files that we not installed in the original installation process. Any folder that was created by the original installation, the contents of which have been altered in any way (typically by the addition or renaming of any file within that folder) will not be deleted.

 To remove the EFS-1 software click on Start, Settings, Control Panel, Add/Remove Programs, select EFS-1
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