Summary of Contents for Belkin F5U143 - USB Media Reader/Writer Card Reader
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P73880_F5U140-man.qxd 11/27/01 8:52 AM Page 1 Belkin USB Media Reader/Writer Manual P73880 F5U140 F5U141 F5U143...
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Page 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a Belkin USB Media Reader/Writer. This manual will cover installation and use of the Belkin USB Media Reader/Writers for Compact Flash, Smart Media, and MultiMedia Card/Secure Digital (SD/MMC). In addition to Media Readers, Belkin manufactures an entire line of USB and PC accessories.
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• Quick and easy access to digital photos, MP3’s, and other digital files • Doubles as a removable media storage device • Bus-powered – No power supply required • Plug-and-Play, hot swap capability • Drag and drop transfer • Belkin Lifetime Warranty...
P73880_F5U140-man.qxd 11/27/01 8:52 AM Page 3 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.
TO DO SO. Windows 98 Smart Media, Compact Flash, SD/MMC Readers 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"...
Installation Procedure for Windows (cont.) Windows Me Smart Media Reader 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"...
Media Reader by your operating system. 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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P73880_F5U140-man.qxd 11/27/01 8:52 AM Page 7 Installation Procedure for Windows (cont.) 5. Connect the Media Reader's USB plug to the USB port on your PC or USB Hub and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 6. Your new Media Reader will appear in the "My Computer" window as Removable Drive (X), where X is the drive letter assigned to the Media Reader by your operating system.
Installation Procedure for Windows (cont.) Windows XP Smart Media Reader Visit our website at Belkin.com for information regarding availability of the Windows XP driver for the Smart Media Reader (Belkin model number F5U141). Compact Flash, SD/MMC Readers 1. The Compact Flash and SD/MMC Readers are both mass storage compliant devices.
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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 on-screen instructions.
TO DO SO. Mac OS 8.6 Smart Media, Compact Flash, SD/MMC Readers 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 and click the "Install"...
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OS-X 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.
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P73880_F5U140-man.qxd 11/27/01 8:52 AM Page 12 Installation Procedure for Mac OS (cont.) Compact Flash, SD/MMC Readers 1. The Compact Flash and SD/MMC Readers are mass storage compliant devices. Support for mass storage compliant devices is built into Mac X. To install the Compact Flash and/or the SD/MMC Media reader, simply plug the Media Reader into an available USB port on your Mac or USB hub.
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Click on the Media Reader drive icon and drag the icon to the Mac OS Trash Can. Uninstalling Your Belkin USB Media Reader/Writer Mac OS 8.6 Smart Media, Compact Flash Readers Select the Apple menu, then Control Panels, then Extensions Manager.
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P73880_F5U140-man.qxd 11/27/01 8:52 AM Page 14 Using your Media Reader (cont.) SD/MMC Reader 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 Mass Storage Class Driver".
P73880_F5U140-man.qxd 11/27/01 8:52 AM Page 15 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.
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