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Olympus xD-Picture Card MAUSB-300 Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 USB Read/Write Memory Adapter MAUSB-300 REFERENCE MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    1 A computer supporting USB 2.0 is required. Only USB 1.1 is available for computers that do not support USB 2.0. 2 Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install a device driver which is downloadable from the OLYMPUS web site.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction ............................ 2 Contents ............................3 What’s included ..........................4 Names of parts ..........................4 Before getting started ........................5 Windows 98/98SE How to install 1. Turn on the computer .................7 2. Download and install the device driver ............7 Operating the adapter 1.

  • Page 4: What's Included

    What’s included Make sure all the following items are included. If any items are missing, inform the shop from where you purchased the adapter right away. Start Guide MAUSB-300 (Adapter and Cap) Names of parts USB connector Card slot Status lamp...

  • Page 5: Before Getting Started

    It is not possible to connect two or more MAUSB-300 adapters to a single PC at the same time. Do not swing the strap while attaching it to the adapter. Avoid banging the adapter against hard objects.
  • Page 6 Getting started The installation procedure varies depending on the operating system you are using on your computer. Follow the correct procedure for your operating system. Windows Macintosh Check OS. Check OS. Check OS. Check OS. Windows Windows 98/98SE Me/2000/XP OS 9 OS X p.

  • Page 7: Windows 98/98Se

    1. Open the web site, then follow the instruction to Notes download the device driver. DO NOT connect the adapter until MAUSB-300 Device Driver Web Site : installation of the device driver is http://www.olympus.com/ completed. 2. When you double-click the file you downloaded, the installation setup window appears first.

  • Page 8: Operating The Adapter

    <98/98SE Install> 4. When the device driver installation is complete, the window at right appears. Select [Yes,I want to restart my computer now.] if you are ready, then click [OK]. The computer restarts. The device driver is now installed. Once the device driver has been installed, the adapter will be recognized automatically whenever it is plugged into the computer.

  • Page 9: Connecting To The Computer

    Connecting to the computer <98/98SE Operation> Connect the adapter’s connector to the USB port on the computer. (You can plug in the USB connector while the computer is in use.) Notes Be sure to connect the adapter to the computer AFTER installing the device driver. Make sure the connector is fully inserted.
  • Page 10 <98/98SE Operation> When you insert the card into the adapter and connect the adapter to the computer, it is recognized as a [Removable Disk] and the status lamp lights up. (If the adapter is connected to the computer with no card in it, the status lamp does not light, but the adapter is recognized as a [Removable Disk].) Make sure that a [Removable Disk] has been added to [My Computer].

  • Page 11: Removing A Card

    Removing a card <98/98SE Operation> Before removing a card, close all software programs that are using data on the card (e.g. Explorer, image viewing software), then follow the steps below. Attention! If you do not follow the steps below, the data on the card may be damaged. DO NOT apply force to the computer’s USB port or the adapter when removing/inserting a card from/into the adapter if it is directly connected to the computer’s USB port.

  • Page 12: Copying Files From/To A Card

    Copying files from/to a card <98/98SE Operation> 1. Insert a card into the adapter and connect it to the computer’s USB port. 2. Double-click [My Computer] from the desktop. 3. To view the contents of the card, double-click the corresponding [Removable Disk] icon. Double-clicking the [Removable Disk] icon will display the directory and the list of image files on the inserted card.

  • Page 13: Windows Me/2000/Xp

    Windows Me/2000/XP How to install When you install the adapter, also refer to your computer’s user manual and the manuals for any optional devices you are using. Turn on the computer <Me/2000/XP Install> Turn on the computer’s power (and connected devices, such as a monitor) to start Windows Me/2000/XP. Operating the adapter The operating procedures for the adapter under Windows Me/2000/XP are described below.

  • Page 14: Connecting To The Computer

    Connecting to the computer <Me/2000/XP Operation> Connect the adapter’s connector to the USB port on the computer. (You can plug in the USB connector while the computer is in use.) Notes Make sure the connector is fully inserted. When inserting the connector, make sure it is oriented correctly (refer to the pictures below). Inserting the connector incorrectly may damage the connector and/or the computer’s USB port.
  • Page 15 <Me/2000/XP Operation> When you insert the card into the adapter and connect the adapter to the computer, it is recognized as a [Removable Disk] and the status lamp lights up. (If the adapter is connected to the computer with no card in it, the status lamp does not light, but the adapter is recognized as a [Removable Disk].) Make sure that a [Removable Disk] has been added to [My Computer].

  • Page 16: Removing A Card

    Removing a card <Me/2000/XP Operation> Before removing a card, close all software programs that are using data on the card (e.g. Explorer, image viewing software), then follow the steps below. Attention! If you do not follow the steps below, the data on the card may be damaged. DO NOT apply force to the computer’s USB port or the adapter when removing/inserting a card from/into the adapter if it is directly connected to the computer’s USB port.

  • Page 17: Disconnecting The Adapter

    Disconnecting the adapter <Me/2000/XP Operation> Before disconnecting the adapter from the computer, close all software programs that are using data on the card (e.g. Explorer, image viewing software), then follow the steps below. 1. If a card is inserted in the adapter, follow steps 1 - [Safely Remove Hardware] 3 in “3 Removing the card”.

  • Page 18: Copying Files From/To A Card

    Copying files from/to a card <Me/2000/XP Operation> 1. Insert a card into the adapter and connect it to the computer’s USB port. 2. Double-click [My Computer] from the desktop. 3. To view the contents of the card, double-click the corresponding [Removable Disk] icon. Double-clicking the [Removable Disk] icon will display the directory and the list of image files on the inserted card.

  • Page 19: How To Install

    Mac OS 9 How to install When you install the adapter, also refer to your computer’s user manual and the manuals for any optional devices you are using. Turn on the computer <Mac OS 9 Install> Turn on the computer’s power (and connected devices, such as a monitor) to start Mac OS. Notes To use a DOS/Windows formatted xD-Picture Card or the xD-Picture Card formatted on a digital camera, File Exchange (provided with Mac OS) must be installed.

  • Page 20: Connecting To The Computer

    Connecting to the computer <Mac OS 9 Operation> Connect the adapter’s connector to the USB port on the computer. (You can plug in the USB connector while the computer is in use.) Notes Make sure the connector is fully inserted. When inserting the connector, make sure it is oriented correctly (refer to the pictures below).

  • Page 21: Removing A Card

    Removing a card <Mac OS 9 Operation> Before removing a card, close all software programs that are using data on the card (e. g. image viewing software), then follow the steps below. Attention! If you do not follow the steps below, the data on the card may be damaged. DO NOT apply force to the computer’s USB port or the adapter when removing/inserting a card from/into the adapter if it is directly connected to the computer’s USB port.

  • Page 22: About Card Formatting

    Copying files from/to a card <Mac OS 9 Operation> 1. Insert a card into the adapter and connect it to the computer’s USB port. The status lamp lights, then the card icon appears on the desktop. The card icon’s appearance may vary, depending on the card and the Mac OS version you are using.

  • Page 23: Inserting A Card

    Mac OS X How to install When you install the adapter, also refer to your computer’s user manual and the manuals for any optional devices you are using. Turn on the computer <Mac OS X Install> Turn on the computer’s power (and connected devices, such as a monitor) to start Mac OS. Note that the windows shown below may look different on your computer, depending on how your operating system is configured.

  • Page 24: Connecting To The Computer

    Connecting to the computer <Mac OS X Operation> Connect the adapter’s connector to the USB port on the computer. (You can plug in the USB connector while the computer is in use.) Notes Make sure the connector is fully inserted. When inserting the connector, make sure it is oriented correctly (refer to the pictures below).

  • Page 25: Disconnecting The Adapter

    Removing a card <Mac OS X Operation> Before removing a card, close all software programs that are using data on the card (e. g. image viewing software), then follow the steps below. Attention! If you do not follow the steps below, the data on the card may be damaged. DO NOT apply force to the computer’s USB port or the adapter when removing/inserting a card from/into the adapter if it is directly connected to the computer’s USB port.

  • Page 26: Copying Files From/To A Card

    Copying files from/to a card <Mac OS X Operation> 1. Insert a card into the adapter and connect it to the computer’s USB port. The status lamp lights, then the card icon appears on the desktop. The card icon’s appearance may vary, depending on the card and the Mac OS version you are using.

  • Page 27: Troubleshooting

    If you are using Windows 98/98 The device driver is not installed Delete [? MAUSB-300], then correctly. unplug the adapter and install the [?] appears in Device Manager. (It is not necessary to install the...
  • Page 28 Troubleshooting Windows PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS REF. PAGE The status lamp goes out after The card is not recognized Disconnect the adapter from the lighting. correctly. computer, pull the card out of the adapter, then wipe the contact area with a dry cloth, and insert 11, 16 the card again.

  • Page 29: Specifications

    • Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2 • Mac OS X (v10.1.2 or later) Users running Windows 98/98SE need to install a device driver which is downloadable from the OLYMPUS web site. The specifications are subject to change without prior notice.

  • Page 30: Glossary

    Glossary Device Driver A program used to operate or manage a peripheral device (printer, modem, digital (Driver) camera, memory adapter, etc.). Without the proper driver installed, a peripheral device will not be recognized by the computer. Dialogue A window that appears on the monitor when the computer requires user confirmation or instructions on what to do.
  • Page 31 Glossary of Terms Universal Serial Bus. An interface that connects computers with peripheral devices (modems, printers, digital cameras, etc.). Thanks to its ease of use, many devices now come equipped with USB ports. USB Bus Power USB supplies power to devices via cable. The power source supplied by USB is called bus power.
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