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- Page 1 Dazzle ® Digital Media High-Speed 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 E 5/20/03...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Dazzle’s North American Technical Resource Center ......42 Dazzle’s European Technical Resource Centers ......43 SCM Microsystems, Inc. -
Page 3: Congratulations
Introduction Congratulations! You have just purchased the Dazzle Digital Media High-Speed Reader/Writer (referred to as Digital Media HS Reader/Writer throughout this guide). The Digital Media HS Reader/Writer is available in four different models (CompactFlash™, SmartMedia™/xD™, MultiMediaCard™/Secure Digital™, and Memory Stick™) for new Apple iMac, iBook, PowerBook, G3/G4, and PC owners. -
Page 4: What's Included
Dazzle Technical Resource User’s Guide HS Reader/Writer HS Reader/Writer Center Information (Included on CD) User’s Guide Quickstart Guide (Included on CD) (Included on CD) (included on inside of packaging) Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Introduction • Page 4... -
Page 5: About This Guide
About This Guide This Guide explains how to use the Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer. Following is a description of each section: “Getting Started” on page 6 lists the minimum system requirements for the Digital Media HS Reader/Writer, explains how to register your Dazzle product, 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 VCD creation, CD/DVD-ROM drive for software installation DVD player must support Video CD format and either CD-R or CD-RW media Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 6... -
Page 7: Registering Your Digital Media Hs 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 PC Registration screen. For more information on the PC Installer, see “Installing the Software... -
Page 8: Hardware Overview
You can install Acrobat Reader 5 on a PC by following the instructions page 12 of this guide. You can install Acrobat Reader 5 on a Macintosh by following the instructions on page 16 of this guide. Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 8... -
Page 9: Installing The Software On A Pc
(before connecting the Digital Media HS Reader/Writer). For all operating systems, to install Acrobat Reader 5, OnDVD, and the Dazzle Products Demo, you must also follow the instructions below (no drivers are installed for Windows Me, XP, or 2000). - Page 10 Important: You can display the Installer Main menu at any time by inserting your Dazzle Installation CD in your CD/DVD-ROM drive and selecting your language, as described above. 3. Click the Install button in the Installer Main menu. Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 10...
- Page 11 The License Agreement screen appears. To use the Digital Media HS Reader/Writer, you must agree to the terms of the license. 5. Click Yes to accept the license agreement. Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 11...
- Page 12 The Select Components screen appears. This screen allows you to select the software you want to install. Dazzle strongly recommends installing all the components. OnDVD is required to create Slideshows. Acrobat is required to read the electronic users’ guides. The Product Demo provides an overview of many current Dazzle products.
- Page 13 After restarting your computer, a browser window appears with a message that reminds you to check the Dazzle website for the latest updates and patches. Just click on the link in the browser window to check for any critical updates to your software.
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Page 14: Installing The Hardware On A Pc
USB port on your computer. Note: Be sure the cable is properly aligned before connecting and do not force the connec- tion. USB Port USB Cable Digital Media HS Reader/Writer Dazzle Digital Media HS 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 Digital Media HS Reader/Writer to USB port on USB hub Digital Media HS Reader/Writer Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 15...
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Page 16: Installing The Software On A Macintosh
43 respectively. To access any of the included software components, insert the Dazzle Installation CD in your Mac’s CD/DVD-ROM drive, and then open the corresponding file or folder. To install Adobe Acrobat Reader 5, open the Acrobat Reader 5.05 folder on the Dazzle Installation CD, double-click the Acrobat Reader Installer icon, and follow the screen instructions. - Page 17 Connect USB cable from USB port on USB hub to USB port on computer Connect USB cable from Digital Media HS Reader/Writer Digital Media HS Reader/Writer to USB port on USB hub Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Getting Started • Page 17...
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Page 18: Using The Digital Media Reader/Writer
• Memory Stick Card Reader - Compatible with Memory Stick and MagicGate Memory Stick media Note: Secure mode of Sony MagicGate is not supported. Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 18... -
Page 19: Inserting A Smartmedia Or Xd Card
3.3V card Gold contacts Gold contacts Write protect Write protect area area 5V SmartMedia card 3.3V SmartMedia card (used to lock not compatible) (compatible) card) Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 19... -
Page 20: Inserting A Compactflash Card
Important: If excessive force is required or the card just doesn’t seem to fit, do not force the card in the reader. Contact the Dazzle Technical Resource Center for assistance. Insert the CompactFlash Card with connectors facing in Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 20... -
Page 21: Inserting A Multimediacard Or Secure Digital Card
Secure Digital card or host device. Notch Secure Digital Card Write Protect Switch Flip up to unlock Flip down to lock SD Card Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 21... -
Page 22: Inserting A Memory Stick Card
Note: The secure mode of Sony MagicGate is not supported. Note: The card’s rounded corner must be located at the bottom when inserting. Lock Tab (located on bottom of card) Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 22... -
Page 23: Accessing A Card On A Pc
Note: The screens below may vary slightly from those on your computer, but the pro- cedure for accessing a card is the same. Digital Media HS Reader/Writer Removable Disk icon appears in the My Computer window Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 23... - Page 24 Device not ready or Please insert a disk. If you see this message, insert a card and try accessing the media again. The files and/or folders on the card appear in the Removable DIsk window Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 24...
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Page 25: Transferring Files On A Pc
Open the desired folder on your computer and choose Paste in the Edit menu The file from the card is copied to the folder on your computer Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 25... - Page 26 To access help information in Help and Support on Windows XP, simply enter the desired function in the search box, for example, copy and paste or drag and drop Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 26...
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Page 27: Formatting A Card On A Pc
3. Select Format in the pop-up menu. The Format window appears for your operating system. Windows 98 SE and Me Format Window Windows XP and 2000 Format Window Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 27... - Page 28 5. Click Start in the Format window, as shown in the examples above. A warning dialog box may inform you that formatting erases all your data. Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 28...
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Page 29: Removing A Card On A Pc
Removing a card during read/write access causes lost or corrupted data. To remove a card, grasp the end of the card with your thumb and index fingers, and remove it from the slot. Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 29... -
Page 30: Mounting And Accessing A Card On A Macintosh
IMPORTANT: If you are running MacOS 9.x, be sure the Apple File Exchange control panel is set to load in your system folder - you can do this using the Apple Extensions Manager control panel. Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 30... -
Page 31: Transferring Files On A Macintosh
Select the desired file in the card’s file window and drag it into the desired Mac Folder window Mac Folder Window Card File Window Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 31... -
Page 32: Formatting A Card On A Macintosh
Formatting a card completely erases any data on the card. 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 Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 32... - Page 33 To format a digital media card in the Digital Media HS Reader/Writer using Mac OS X, fol- low the steps below. 1. Choose Applications from the Go menu. The Applications window appears. 2. Double-click the Utilities icon. Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 33...
- Page 34 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 Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 34...
- Page 35 If you insert two digital media cards in your Digital Media HS Reader/ Writer, two disk icons and two volume icons appear. Disk Icon Volume Icon Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 35...
- Page 36 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 Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 36...
- Page 37 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 Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 37...
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Page 38: 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 Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Digital Media Reader/Writer • Page 38... -
Page 39: 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 Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Troubleshooting • Page 39... - Page 40 For more information on inserting Memory Stick cards, please refer to “Inserting a Memory Stick Card” on page 22 of this user’s guide. Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Troubleshooting • Page 40...
- Page 41 This places an X in the box and enables the Control Panel. 5. Restart your Macintosh by clicking the Restart button located at the bottom of the Extensions Manager window. Dazzle Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Troubleshooting • Page 41...
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Page 42: 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 Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Technical Support • Page 42... -
Page 43: Dazzle's European Technical Resource Centers
Dazzle product. E-mail support is also available via the Dazzle Europe and German websites. 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 the local technical resource center using the phone numbers provided below. - Page 44 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 45: Scm Microsystems, Inc. One Year Limited 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 Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Technical Support • Page 45... - Page 46 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 Digital Media HS Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Technical Support • Page 46...