USB 2.0

 Flash Memory Card Reader

User's Manual

General Note

This user's manual is written to assist users to install the product when it is first received and to attach the product to the USB port of host computer. The manufacturer reserves the right to make improvements to the product and to revise the document associated with it at anytime without notice.

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Package Contents

The following items are included in the kit:

• USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader Unit
• Installation CD
• Quick Start sheet
• USB Female/Male cable (or mounted on the reader)

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System Requirements

To install the reader you need:

• One available USB 1.1 or 2.0 port
• MacOS8.6 or higher
• Windows 98, Windows 98SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000 and Windows XP.
• One available CD-ROM drive.
• 16MB RAM

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Product Applications

USB 2.0 Flash Memory Card Reader is designed to bridge between computer and Digital Cameras, Personal Digital assistants (PDA), Personal Organizers, Voice recorders, MP3 Players or other mobile electronic products using Flash Cards as standard or extended data storage media. USB Flash Memory Card Reader operates as a removable drive which allows you to download digital images and data instantly and easily to your computer.

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Product Features

• Power: DC + 5 Volts supplied by USB port.
• Easy to install and use; Simply plug and play.
• Remarkable high-speed digital image and data transfer to computer.
• Portable and convenient to carry around for mobile photography and computing.
• Draws power directly from USB port without need for auxiliary power sources (batteries or AC/DC adapter).
• Specifically designed for digital cameras and also ideally for using with Palmtop PCs, Handheld PCs, PDAs, Voice Recorders, MP3 Players and other mobile electronics using Flash Cards as standard or extended storage media.
• Hot swapping capacity for reinserting Flash card without restarting the computer system.

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Optional Accessories

• CompactFlash Card Capacity: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 48MB, 64MB or up are available.
• SmartMedia Card Capacity: 8MB, 16MB, 32MB or up are available.
• Calluna PC Card Capacity: 260MB, 520MB, 1040MB are available.
• CompactFlash Card adapter.
• SmartMedia Card Adapter compatible with SmartMedia up to 128MB.

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Hot Swapping

USB Flash Memory Card Reader has the feature of hot swapping. Hot swapping allows you to remove and insert different Flash Cards without turning off host computer. The removal and insertion of different Flash Cards will be detected by computer automatically after device drivers have been installed to the computer. 

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Installation Guide

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For Windows 98 / Windows 98 SE

1. Boot up computer,
2. Insert the software driver CD into your CD-ROM drive .
3. Wait for the pop-up menu to come out. If the pop-up menu doesn't come out automatically, please execute the autorun.exe file manually in the software driver CD from "My computer" icon then CD ROM drive icon.
4. Click "Install Software Driver" Label on the pop-up menu.
5. Follow the instructions to complete the Setup program and restart the computer .
6. Connect Image Card Reader to computer, make sure all the cables are well connected.

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Windows ME / Windows 2000/ Windows XP

NO driver is required

1. Boot up computer .
2. Connect the USB Flash Memory Card Reader to computer.
3. The USB Flash Memory Card Reader will be recognized as a Removable Disk icon in "MY COMPUTER".

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For Macintosh OS 8.X and 9X

1. Insert the enclosed installation CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2. The installer icon of "Reader" will appear.
3. Double click on the installer of "Reader" to install the drivers.
   
4. Follow on-screen instructions to complete installation.
   
5. Restart the system to activate the Reader.
   
6. Plug the USB Flash Memory Card Reader in the USB port.
7. Slide a Flash Memory Card in the Reader.
8. The Reader will be recognized as an "UNTITLED" drive icon on the Screen.
   
   

For Macintosh OS 10.1.2 and later (Note 1)

NO driver is required

1. Boot up computer .
2. Plug the USB Flash Memory Card Reader in the USB port.
3. Slide a Flash Memory Card in the Reader.
4. The Reader will be recognized as an "UNTITLED" drive icon on the Screen.
   
   

Note 1: Due to the fast development of Mac OS, we are not able to promise the compatibility for all new Mac OS. Please consult us if there is any compatibility issues.

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Important notice for Mac users:

1. To be safe, always drag and drop the "Untitled" drive icon into trash can before you remove the Flash Card from the reader or unplug the reader from USB port.

2. If the system hangs due to improper operation, unplug the reader and remove Flash Card then restart the system. When the system is back on, plug in the reader first then insert Flash Memory Card in the reader.
3. Formatting the Flash Memory Card in the Mac might cause compatibility issues.  Please use Digital Camera to format the Flash Memory Card.

Installation is complete.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed the USB Flash Memory Card Reader. Now, you are ready to read and write your Flash Memory cards.

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One Year Warranty Regulation

This product is to be warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship under the following terms:

• The effective period of this warranty is ONE year for parts and labor from the date of customer purchase.
• The maker is responsible only to repair or replace any defective hardware component part of such products.
• The buyer is obliged to pay shipping cost of sending defective products to the maker.

The warranty will not apply when

• Any product, on which the serial number has been defaced, modified or removed.
• Malfunction damage, deterioration resulting from accident, misuse, neglect, fire, water, or other act of nature, unauthorized product modification or failure to follow instructions supplied with the product.
• Damage or other loss in any shipment.

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