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P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd
Belkin USB Media
Reader & Writer
User Manual
USB Media Reader & Writer for MultiMediaCard/Secure Digital
P73880-B
7/22/02
5:56 PM
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USB Media Reader & Writer for CompactFlash
USB Media Reader & Writer for SmartMedia
USB Media Reader & Writer for Memory Stick
USB 8-in-1 Media Reader & Writer
F5U140
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F5U141
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F5U143
F5U144
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F5U148
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Summary of Contents for Belkin F5U140
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Page 1: User Manual
P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 Belkin USB Media Reader & Writer User Manual USB Media Reader & Writer for CompactFlash USB Media Reader & Writer for SmartMedia USB Media Reader & Writer for MultiMediaCard/Secure Digital USB Media Reader & Writer for Memory Stick... - Page 2 P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page b...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page c Table of Contents Introduction ........1 Overview . - Page 4 P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page d...
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Page 5: Introduction
5:56 PM Page 1 Introduction Congratulations Thank you for purchasing a Belkin USB Media Reader & Writer (the Media Reader). The Media Readers provide compatibility with all popular flash memory formats, including CompactFlash Type I and Type II, IBM ®... -
Page 6: Overview
• Bus-powered—no power supply required • Plug-and-Play, hot swap capability • Drag-and-drop file transfer • Belkin Lifetime Warranty System Requirements (F5U140, -141, -143, -144) • Computer with available USB port • Windows ® 98, Me, 2000, or XP • Mac ®... - Page 7 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 3 Overview (cont.) Package Contents • Belkin USB Media Reader & Writer • User Manual • Installation CD Media Insertion To prevent damage to your Media Reader and/or media card, it is important that the media card be correctly inserted into the Media Reader.
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Page 8: Installation Procedure For Windows Operating Systems
READER INTO COMPUTER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO. Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP 1. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installation CD. a) After a few moments, the setup application will appear on your computer screen. b) If the setup application does not appear, double-click “My Computer”, then click on your CD-ROM drive... - Page 9 IMPORTANT NOTE Windows 98/Me/2000 When your Belkin single-slot Media Reader is installed for the first time, it will be represented by a custom drive icon indicating the Media Reader’s compatible media type. The two-slot Media Reader (F5U148) will be represented by two custom icons, the first labeled “CompactFlash (X)”, the second...
- Page 10 Windows operating system’s format normally executed from the “My Computer” window. Unlike the Windows operating system’s format, the Belkin format utility will actually do a low-level format so that it is guaranteed to work with digital media device(s) such as digital cameras or digital camcorders, etc.
- Page 11 P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 Installation Procedure for Windows Operating Systems (cont.) Full Format The Full Format option will completely reformat the media. This option will also recover any bad block from the media. The format utility has been tested and complies with the following media formats.
- Page 12 P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 Installation Procedure for Windows Operating Systems (cont.) Safe Removal of Media Cards and Readers All Versions of Windows Operating System 1. Do not remove your media card from the Media Reader while data is being read or written to the card. Doing so could corrupt the media card, resulting in a loss of data.
- Page 13 To uninstall your Media Reader, click the “Start” button, select “Programs”, then select “Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer” from the program list. Choose the “Remove Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer” option and follow the on-screen instructions. Your Windows operating system will prompt you to restart your computer to complete the...
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Page 14: Installation Procedure For Mac Os
7/22/02 Installation Procedure for Mac OS Mac OS 8.6–OS 9.x 1. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer CD. a) Double-click on the “USB Media Reader” CD-ROM drive icon that appears on your desktop. b) Click on the Media Reader Installer icon. - Page 15 P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 Installation Procedure for Mac OS (cont.) Mac OS X.1.2 and Above 1. The single-slot Media Readers are mass storage-compliant devices. The USB 8-in-1 Media Reader & Writer is a mass storage-compliant device, and also a multi-LUN device. Support for mass storage-compliant and multi-LUN devices is built into Mac OS X.1.2 and above.
- Page 16 “Extensions Manager”. Click on the “View” button, then select “as Packages” from the drop-down menu. Scroll down the list of extensions until you find “Belkin USB Flash Media Driver” and “Belkin USB Flash Media Shim”. Click the check box next to both of these entries to disable the Media Reader extensions.
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Page 17: Troubleshooting
P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 Troubleshooting Cannot find the drive: 1. Click on “My Computer” on your desktop. If you do not see “Removable Drive (X)”, where X represents the drive letter on your computer, unplug the Media Reader and uninstall the software and remove the device in the Device Manager. 2. - Page 18 P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 14 Troubleshooting (cont.) Cannot save files to the media card: 1. Make sure the card is installed properly. 2. Check the card to make sure it is not corrupted. 3. Consult your dealer if the problem is not corrected. Media reader is displayed in “My Computer”...
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Page 19: Information
Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. - Page 20 Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Tech Support Europe: Australia: 1800 666 040 © 2002 Belkin Components. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective manufacturers listed. 5:56 PM Page 16 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 800.223.5546 ext.