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- Page 1 Dazzle ® Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer ™ User’s Guide Copyright SCM Microsystems. All rights reserved. Trademarks are used for informational purposes, and remain the property of their owners. Revision C 1/7/03...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dazzle’s North American Technical Resource Center ....43 Dazzle’s European Technical Resource Center ......44 Warranty . -
Page 3: Congratulations
Introduction Congratulations! You have just purchased the Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer™ (also referred to as 3 in 1 Reader/Writer or reader/writer throughout this guide). The 3 in 1 Reader/Writer reads photos, MP3’s, or other files from your digital media with- out the need to connect your digital device to your PC. -
Page 4: What's Included
3 in 1 Reader/Writer 3 in 1 Reader/Writer OnDVD Resources User’s Guide Quickstart Guide User’s Guide (Included on CD) (Included on CD) (included on inside (Included on CD) of packaging) Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Introduction • Page 4... -
Page 5: About This Guide
About This Guide This Guide explains how to use the Dazzle 3 in 1 Reader/Writer. Following is a description of each section: “Getting Started” lists the minimum system requirements for the 3 in 1 Reader/Writer, provides a hardware overview and a software overview, and describes the software and hardware installation process for PC and Macintosh computers. -
Page 6: Getting Started
PC must have sound card CD Burner for Video CD creation CD/DVD-ROM drive for software installation DVD player must support Video CD format and either CD-R or CD-RW media Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 6... -
Page 7: Registering Your 3 In 1 Reader/Writer
Technical Resources from Dazzle Registering On a PC To register on a PC, insert your Dazzle Installation CD in your CD-ROM drive, select your language, and then click Product Registration in the Installer Main menu to display the Registration Form (English only). For more information on the PC Installer, see “Installing... -
Page 8: Hardware Overview
Reader 5 is provided for PC and Macintosh users who do not have it ® ® already installed on their systems. You need this application to read the supplied electronic users’ guides. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 8... -
Page 9: Installing The Software On A Pc
Reader/Writer). During the installation, the Dazzle formatting utilities are also installed. If you are using Windows Me or XP and you want to install the Dazzle formatting utilities, you must also fol- low the installation procedure below. To install the Dazzle software, follow the steps below. To avoid complications during the installation process, please follow the steps in order. - Page 10 If the installer does not begin automatically, open My Computer, then double-click the Setup.exe file on your Dazzle Installation CD. 2. Select your language. The Installer Main menu appears. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 10...
- Page 11 The License Agreement screen appears. To use the 3 in 1 Reader/Writer, you must agree to the terms of the license. 5. Click Yes to accept the license agreement. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 11...
- Page 12 7. Click Next to accept the default program folder for your 3 in 1 Reader/Writer. The Start Copying Files window displays an overview of the installation. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 12...
- Page 13 (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader 5). If you do not have Acrobat 5 Reader installed, click Install Acrobat Reader in the Installer Main menu and follow the screen directions. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 13...
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Page 14: Installing The Hardware On A Pc
Note: Be sure the cable is properly aligned before connecting and do not force the connec- tion. USB Port 3 in 1 Reader/Writer USB Cable Back Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 14... - Page 15 Connect USB cable from USB port on USB hub to USB port on computer Connect USB cable from 3 in 1 Reader/Writer to USB port on USB hub Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 15...
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Page 16: Installing The Software On A Macintosh
1. Start your Macintosh and close all open applications. 2. Insert the provided Installation CD in your Mac’s CD/DVD-ROM drive. 3. Double-click the 3 In 1 Reader/Writer Installer Icon. 3 3 in 1 Reader/Writer Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 16... - Page 17 4. Click Continue in the Splash screen. A Read Me screen explains that the drivers are only required for Mac OS 9.x and are not required for Mac OS 10.1.2 and above. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 17...
- Page 18 7. Click Yes to continue. Your Macintosh begins the installation and a status bar displays the installation progress. Note: The driver installation should take only a few seconds. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 18...
- Page 19 To read the electronic documentation, you need Acrobat Reader 5. If you do not have Acrobat 5 Reader installed, it is included on your installation CD. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 19...
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Page 20: Installing The Hardware On A Macintosh
Reader/Writer directly to USB port on your Macintosh Enlarged View Enlarged View Connect USB cable from 3 in 1 Reader/Writer directly to USB port on your Macintosh Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 20... - Page 21 Connect USB cable from USB port on USB hub to USB port on your Macintosh Connect USB cable from 3 in 1 Reader/Writer to USB port on USB hub Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 21...
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Page 22: Using The 3 In 1 Reader/Writer
Important: The 3 in 1 Reader/Writer’s left media slot accepts SmartMedia and Memory Stick cards. You can insert only one of these media types at the same time. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 22... -
Page 23: Inserting A Smartmedia Card
Before you insert a SmartMedia card, be sure to place the 3 in 1 Reader/Writer in it’s base with the Dazzle logo on the right side. If you plan on writing to or deleting from your SmartMedia card and the card’s write protection sticker is covering the write protect area (see illustration below), you must remove the sticker. -
Page 24: Inserting A Compactflash Card
Inserting a CompactFlash Card Before you insert a CompactFlash Card (including IBM Microdrive), be sure to place the 3 in 1 Reader/Writer in it’s base with the Dazzle logo on the right-hand side. To insert a CompactFlash Card, follow these steps: 1. -
Page 25: Inserting A Memory Stick Card
Before you insert a Memory Stick Card, be sure to place the 3 in 1 Reader/Writer in it’s base with the Dazzle logo on the right-hand side. If you plan on writing to or deleting from your Memory Stick card, make sure the card’s lock tab is not in the lock position (see the illustration below). -
Page 26: Accessing A Card On A Pc
Memory Stick cards. You can insert only one of these media types at the same time. However, you can use both the CompactFlash slot (right slot) and the left slot concurrently. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 26... -
Page 27: Formatting A Card On A Pc
Formatting a Card Using the Dazzle Formatting Utilities To format a digital media card in the 3 in 1 Reader/Writer using the Dazzle Formatting Utilities, follow the steps below. Before you can use the Dazzle Formatting Utilities, you must per form the software installation, as explained earlier in this guide. - Page 28 When the formatting is complete, the Format Results dialog box appears, which displays the formatting results. 5. Click OK in the dialog box to exit the formatting utility. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 28...
- Page 29 However, in day-to-day use you should not have to run the utility. The first formatting utility dialog box reappears. 6. Click Close in the formatting utility dialog box to exit the utility. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 29...
- Page 30 Formatting a Card Using the Windows Formatting Utility If you want to format a card in your reader/writer and you did not install the Dazzle format- ting utilities, follow the steps below: Note: The screenshots below may vary slightly from those on your computer.
- Page 31 4. Click OK in the warning dialog box to format your card, or click Cancel to quit. The formatting operation begins. When formatting is completed, a confirmation dialog box appears. 5. Click OK in the confirmation dialog box. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 31...
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Page 32: Removing A Card On A Pc
IMPORTANT: If you are running Mac OS 9, be sure the Apple "File Exchange" control panel is set to load in your system folder - you can activate it using the Apple "Extensions Man- ager" control panel. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 32... -
Page 33: Formatting A Card On A Macintosh
A confirmation dialog box asks whether you want to completely erase the card. 3. Click Erase to format the card, or click Cancel to quit. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 33... - Page 34 To format a digital media card in the 3 in 1 Reader/Writer using Mac OS X, follow the steps below. 1. Choose Applications from the Go menu. The Applications window appears. 2. Double-click the Utilities icon. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 34...
- Page 35 3. Double-click the Disk Utility icon. The Mac OS X Disk Utility window appears. In this window, you can test, repair, and/or erase a partition or disk. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 35...
- Page 36 If you insert two digital media cards in your 3 in 1 Reader/Writer, two disk icons and two volume icons appear. Disk Icon Volume Icon Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 36...
- Page 37 In such a case, if you change the volume name, you may have to re-format the card when you reinsert it in the original digital device. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 37...
- Page 38 A warning dialog box informs you that erasing the disk destroys any data on the disk. 8. Click the Erase button in the warning dialog box to format the card, or click Cancel to quit. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 38...
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Page 39: Removing A Card On A Macintosh
Improper removal can corrupt the data stored on your card. If removed improperly, a warn- ing message may state that there is a problem with the media and prompt you to check the disk for data loss. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 39... -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
Double-click on the respective folder name to access the digital images located in the folder. You can display a preview by double-clicking on one of the image icons. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Troubleshooting • Page 40... - Page 41 Then scroll down to, and double-click on copying files, folders. To access help information in Help and Support in Windows XP, simply enter the desired function in the search box, for example, copy and paste. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Troubleshooting • Page 41...
- Page 42 Make sure the card’s write protection sticker is not covering the write protect area (see illustration on page 23). You cannot write to or delete from the card until you remove the sticker. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Troubleshooting • Page 42...
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Page 43: Technical Support
(800) 570-9548 (charges apply). We highly recommend having your computer nearby when calling to facilitate troubleshooting. If you wish to contact Dazzle’s Technical Resource Center via fax, you may do so at (203) 483-5985. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Technical Support • Page 43... -
Page 44: Dazzle's European Technical Resource Center
Dazzle’s European Technical Resource Centers The Dazzle 3 in 1 Reader is easy to use and normally should not produce complications. However, if you need assistance or have questions of any kind, our trained staff members are ready to help. We highly recommend that you first check the Dazzle Europe website at www.Dazzle-Europe.com... - Page 45 09062 160 180 (25p/Min) Italy: If you have checked the Dazzle website for updates and downloads and if you have been unable to resolve your difficulties or answer your questions via E-mail, please contact local support using the phone numbers listed on our website at www.Dazzle-Europe.com. Click the Support link and select Contact from the provided menu.
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Page 46: Warranty
(including fees for service) and procedures change as technology and market conditions dictate. SCM reserves the right to change the above stated conditions without any advance notice. Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Technical Support • Page 46... - Page 47 Product must be filed within one (1) year of the first date the suit could have been brought. SCM Microsystems, Inc., Retail Brands Group, 20 Carter Drive, Guilford, CT 06437 Dazzle Universal 3 in 1 Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Technical Support • Page 47...
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