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- Page 1 USB PhotoReader for CompactFlash & SmartMedia Cards STI-CFRDR/USB, STI-SMRDR/USB USB CompactFlash Reader, USB SmartMedia Reader for Windows 98 & Apple Computers User Manual...
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Page 2: Preface
3. While Simple Technology aims to manufacture its readers to the highest standards, and make its readers compatible with the widest variety of CompactFlash cards, and computer systems, some incompatibilities may arise. Depending on your system configuration, USB compatibility may vary. Please look to our web site at http://www.simpletech.com. MS-DOS and Microsoft Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface..2 Safety Precautions ... 4 1. Compatible Systems & OS..5 2. Installation Procedure..5 2.1. Connecting to a Computer..6 2.2. Software Installation for Windows 98 ... 8 2.2.1. Installation for Type I CF Readers ... 9 2.2.2. -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions Please read carefully This manual is intended to inform you and any other persons who may use this device of possible dangers and safety instructions, in order to help you maximize your enjoyment of this product, and to protect you and your equipment from damage. Although this manual should cover all possible situations, if you encounter a problem, or have questions not addressed in the manual, please contact your dealer or our technical support immediately. -
Page 5: Compatible Systems & Os
1. Compatible Systems & OS The PhotoReader requires IBM PC/AT-compatible computers with USB port running on Windows 98 or later opeating systems. The PhotoReader is also compatible with Apple G3, G4 and iMac computers running 8.0 or later operating systems. The card reader will not work with older Windows versions. -
Page 6: Connecting To A Computer
2A. Connecting to a Computer Connect the USB PhotoReader to the computer (using without other peripheral devices) Connect the USB PhotoReader to the USB port located at the back of the computer. Make sure the cable ends are firmly connected. Be careful not to confuse the upper and lower parts of the connector. - Page 7 Connect the USB PhotoReader to the computer through USB hub (using with other peripheral devices) Connect a USB hub (purchased separately) to your computer's USB port. Then connect the USB PhotoReader to a port on the USB hub. Make sure the connections are secured firmly.
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Page 8: Software Installation For Windows 98
2.1. Software Installation for Windows 98 After you connect the USB PhotoReader to the computer as explained in the previous chapter, insert the CD containing the software device drivers. Check and make sure whether your CF USB PhotoReader is compatible with "Type I CF Cards"... -
Page 9: Installation For Type I Cf Readers
2.1.1. Software Installation for USB CF PhotoReaders compatible with Type I CF Cards under Windows 98 1. After you connect the USB PhotoReader to the computer as explained in the previous chapter, the following window is displayed. Click Next to continue. 2. - Page 10 4. Windows will prompt you to insert the disk containing the device driver. Insert the Software Installation CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue. Check the Specify a location, click on the Browse button, choose Type_I98 and click OK. 5.
- Page 11 6. When the windows finishes installing the device driver, the following window is displayed. Click Finish to continue. 7. Now, the Add new hardware wizard will display the following screen. Click Next to continue. 8. The Add new hardware wizard displays the following screen. Use the default recommended option.
- Page 12 9. Windows will prompt you to insert the disk containing the device driver. Insert the Software Installation CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue. Make sure CD-ROM box is ticked. 10. The Add new hardware wizard will find the device driver "SIMPLE CF/SM-USB TO SCSI DRIVER"...
- Page 13 To verify the installation, insert the CompactFlash or the SmartMedia Card. Double click on "My Computer" icon. The USB PhotoReader will be displayed as a "Removable Disk". The drive letter assigned may vary. Generally, the last available drive letter is assigned to the USB PhotoReader.
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Page 14: Installation For Type I/Ii Cf Readers
2.1.2. Software Installation for USB CF PhotoReaders compatible with Type I & Type II CF Cards under Windows 98 1. After you connect the USB PhotoReader to the computer as explained in the previous chapter, the following window is displayed. Click Next to continue. - Page 15 4. Windows will prompt you to insert the disk containing the device driver. Insert the Software Installation CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue. Check Specify a location, click on the Browse button, choose Type_II98 and click OK. 5.
- Page 16 6. When the windows finishes installing the device driver, the following window is displayed. Click Finish to continue. 7. Now, the Add new hardware wizard will display the following screen. Click Next to continue. 8. The Add new hardware wizard displays the following screen. Use the default recommended option.
- Page 17 9. Windows will prompt you to insert the disk containing the device driver. Insert the Software Installation CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue. Make sure CD-ROM box is ticked. 10. The Add new hardware wizard will find the device driver "SIMPLE CF/SM-USB TO SCSI DRIVER"...
- Page 18 To verify the installation, insert the CompactFlash or the SmartMedia Card. Double click on "My Computer" icon. The USB PhotoReader will be displayed as a "Removable Disk". The drive letter assigned may vary. Generally, the last available drive letter is assigned to the USB PhotoReader.
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Page 19: Installation For Sm Readers
2.1.3. Software Installation for USB PhotoReaders compatible with SmartMedia Cards under Windows 98 1. After you connect the USB PhotoReader to the computer as explained in the previous chapter, the following window is displayed. Click Next to continue. 2. The Add new hardware wizard searches for the new drivers and the following screen is displayed. - Page 20 4. Windows will prompt you to insert the disk containing the device driver. Insert the Software Installation CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue. Check on Specify a location, click on the Browse button, choose SMwin98 and click OK. 5.
- Page 21 6. When the windows finishes installing the device driver, the following window is displayed. Click Finish to continue. 7. Now, the Add new hardware wizard will display the following screen. Click Next to continue. 8. The Add new hardware wizard displays the following screen. Use the default recommended option.
- Page 22 9. Windows will prompt you to insert the disk containing the device driver. Insert the Software Installation CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive and click Next to continue. Make sure CD-ROM box is ticked. 10. The Add new hardware wizard will find the device driver "SIMPLE CF/SM-USB TO SCSI DRIVER"...
- Page 23 To verify the installation, insert the CompactFlash or the SmartMedia Card. Double click on "My Computer" icon. The USB PhotoReader will be displayed as a "Removable Disk". The drive letter assigned may vary. Generally, the last available drive letter is assigned to the USB PhotoReader.
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Page 24: Uninstalling The Software In Windows98
2.2. Uninstalling the Software in Windows98 In case you need to uninstall the device driver, follow the procedure listed below. 1. Double-click My Computer. Then double-click Control Panel. The window shown below will appear. Double-click on Add/Remove Programs icon. 2. Highlight Simple USB CF/SM Drives and click on Add/Remove. Page 24... - Page 25 3. You will see the following display. Click Yes to continue with the uninstallation of the software. 4. After the uninstallation is complete, windows will prompt you to reboot for the uninstallation to take effect. Click Yes to reboot the system.
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Page 26: Software Installation For Apple
2.3. Software Installation for Apple 1. Connect the USB Card Reader to the USB port of the computer and start the computer. 2. Open the Software Installation CD-ROM. 3. Double click Reader to install the USB device driver. You will see the following display which warns you that the computer must be restarted after installation. -
Page 27: Basic Operations
3. Basic Operations This section explains how to use various types of cards. Before proceeding, make sure device drivers for your reader are installed. Inserting the Card CompactFlash Card Position the card with the front side facing upward and insert. Press and make sure that the card is inserted firmly. -
Page 28: Using Photoreader With Windows 98
4.1. Using PhotoReader with Windows 98 Copying Files Start Windows 98, double-click the My Computer icon to open the My Computer window. There, you will see a Removable Disk icon. (The specific drive letter assigned to the PhotoReader will vary (D, E, and so on), depending on your particular system configuration). -
Page 29: Using Photoreader With Apple
4.2. Using PhotoReader with Apple Copying Files After the computer has restarted, insert the CompactFlash or SmartMedia Card into the USB PhotoReader. The Card will be displayed as an icon as shown below. Now, you are ready to use the Card as a removable storage device. -
Page 30: Troubleshooting With Windows 98
5. Troubleshooting with Windows 98 Symptom The card is not The Device Drivers recognized (The have not been properly "Removable installed. Disk" icon does not appear in the "My Computer" The card is not inserted window.) correctly in the card reader. -
Page 31: Specifications
• Shielded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits. Specfications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. STI-CFRDR/USB, STI-SMRDR/USB CompactFlash Cards, SmartMedia Cards Windows 95/98, Mac OS (G3, G4 & iMac) USB port (Universal Serial Bus) Max. -
Page 32: Technical Support
"Troubleshooting section" of this manual before contacting us for assistance. Tel : 949-476-1180 or 800-4SIMPLE (800-474-6753) (Only for USA and Canada) Fax : 949-476-1209 EMail : support@simpletech.com Web: http://www.simpletech.com http://www.simpletech.com Page 32 3001 Daimler St., Santa Ana, CA 92705 Document Number: 61600-00034-003...