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P73881_F5U142_man.qxd 11/27/01 8:50 AM Page 1 Belkin Dual USB Media Reader/Writer for Compact Flash & Smart Media P73881 F5U142...
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Belkin USB Media Reader/Writer. This manual will cover installation and use of the Belkin Dual USB Media Reader/Writer for Compact Flash & Smart Media. In addition to Media Readers, Belkin manufactures an entire line of USB...
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• Computer with available USB Port • Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP • Mac OS8.6 or higher Package Contents • Belkin Dual USB Media Reader/Writer for Compact Flash & Smart Media • User Guide • Installation CD • 3 ft. USB Device Cable...
P73881_F5U142_man.qxd 11/27/01 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 reader. See the drawings below which illustrate the proper orientation for insertion of your media card.
MEDIA READER INTO COMPUTER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO Windows 98 1. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer 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”...
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(X), and Removable Drive (Z), where X and Z represent the drive letters assigned by Windows. Windows Me 1. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer CD. a. After a few moments the Setup application will appear on your computer screen.
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X and Z represent the drive letters assigned by Windows. Windows 2000 Smart Media Reader 1. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer CD. c. After a few moments the Setup application will appear on your computer screen. d. If the Setup application does not appear, double click "My Computer”...
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Windows XP compatible drivers for the Smart Media reader are not available at this time. A compatible driver will provided shortly after the release of Windows XP. Check the Belkin website for updates. Compact Flash Reader 1. The Compact Flash Reader is a Mass Storage Compliant device.
P73881_F5U142_man.qxd 11/27/01 Installation Procedure for Windows Accessing Files and Data 1. Click on “My Computer”. Double click on the drive icon assigned to your Media Reader. A window will open displaying the contents of the currently installed media card. 2. To move files to and from the disk, simply drag the file to the alternate location or use other file transfer methods that are standard in your computer’s operating system.
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Uninstalling Your Belkin USB Media Reader/Writer All versions of Windows 1. To uninstall a Belkin USB Media Reader/Writer, Click the “Start Button”, select “Programs”, then select your USB Media Reader from the program list. Choose the Uninstall option and follow the onscreen instructions.
P73881_F5U142_man.qxd 11/27/01 Installation Procedure for Mac OS Mac OS 8.6 1. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer CD. a. Click on the Media Reader Installer Icon b. Select the driver for your reader from the list (SmartMedia Compact Flash ™...
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Smart Media Reader OS-X compatible drivers for the Smart Media reader are not available at this time. An OS-X driver will be provided shortly after the release of OS-X.1. Check the Belkin website for updates. Compact Flash Reader 1. The Compact Flash Reader is a Mass Storage Compliant device.
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P73881_F5U142_man.qxd 11/27/01 Installation Procedure for Mac OS (cont.) Accessing Files and Data 1. Double click on the drive icon assigned to your Media Reader. A window will open displaying the contents of the currently installed media card. 2. To move files to and from the disk, simply drag the file to the alternate location or use other file transfer methods that are standard in your computer’s operating system.
P73881_F5U142_man.qxd 11/27/01 Safe Removal of Digital Flash Media Cards Important Note: Do not under any circumstances remove either one of the media cards from the reader at the same time your system is writing data to the second media card. Doing so could result in the loss of all data on the second media card.
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P73881_F5U142_man.qxd 11/27/01 8:50 AM Page 14 Uninstalling Your Belkin USB Media Reader/Writer Mac OS 8.6 Select the Apple menu, then Control Panels, then 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 “eUSB Dual Mass Storage Class Driver”.
P73881_F5U142_man.qxd 11/27/01 Troubleshooting Cannot Find the Drive: • 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/Writer and uninstall the software and remove the device in the Device Manager. •...
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.