VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Table of Contents 1 Introduction IntelliFlash Features IntelliFlash Specifications 2 Package Contents 3 Installation Windows Me, 2000, 98: Hardware Installation Software Installation Windows Me & 2000 Windows 98 6-10 Mac OS 8.6 or Later:...
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your Viking Components IntelliFlash™ USB Memory Stick™ Reader for your computer. IntelliFlash utilizes USB technology, the latest advancement in the PC industry, bringing you convenient, high-speed access to Memory Stick cards.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE IntelliFlash Specifications • Supports Windows Me, 2000, 98, Mac OS 8.6 or newer (with USB support) • Host computer requirements: 586/686 level CPU USB port Windows 2000, 98 & Mac OS 8.6 or later •...
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE 2 Package Contents In the Viking Components IntelliFlash box, you should find the following contents: Software Installation Viking IntelliFlash (with USB Cable) This User’s Guide Contact your local dealer if this package does not contain the above contents.
1. With your computer on, locate an available USB port on your computer and connect it with the USB cable on the back of the Viking IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick Reader. This port is usually located on the back of your system.
1. Once the reader has been inserted into the USB port, a “Found New Hardware”win- dow will appear. The “New Hardware Wizard” will locate a generic driver already installed on your system for the Viking IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick Reader. 2. In the “Found New Hardware”window,“USB to Memory Stick Reader”should appear.
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VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Windows 98 (Software Installation) 1. Once the reader has been inserted into the USB port, a “Found New Hardware” win- dow will appear. Then the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window will appear to assist you in the software installa- tion process.
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“Browse...” button and locate your CD-ROM drive with the Windows 98 drivers. Then click the “Next” button. 4. To locate the driver for the “Viking IntelliFlash Memory Stick Reader” device on the supplied CD-ROM, click the “Next” button. Chapter 3...
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VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Windows 98 (Software Installation) Continued 5. The driver has been located for the “Viking IntelliFlash Memory Stick Reader” device. Click the “Finish” button to continue. 6. To locate the driver for “USB to IDE/ATAPI using OEI-Link,“ click the “Next”button.
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VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Windows 98 (Software Installation) Continued 7. When asked “What do you want Windows to do?,” select “Search for the best driv- er for your device. (Recommended).” Then click the “Next” button.
IDE/Media Reader MiniPort Driver” device. Click the “Finish” button to complete your software installation. Your software installation is now complete. For information on how to use the Viking IntelliFlash,proceed to the section “Using the Viking IntelliFlash”on page 15. Chapter 3...
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VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Mac OS 8.6 or Later (Software Installation) 1. Insert the supplied “Viking IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick Reader” CD into your computer’s CD drive. Locate the CD icon on your computer’s desktop and dou- ble-click on it to open.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Mac OS 8.6 or Later (Software Installation) Continued 3. The “Viking Installer”window will open. Click on the “Install” button to begin the driver installation. 4. A warning message will appear,stating that your system will need to be restart- ed after installation is complete.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Mac OS 8.6 or Later (Software Installation) Continued 5. After the drivers have been installed, your system will need to be restarted. Click on the “Restart” button to restart your computer.
1. Locate an available USB port on your computer and connect it with the USB cable on the back of the Viking IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick Reader. This port is usually located on the back of your system. If you are not familiar with the location of the USB ports on your computer, please refer to your system’s...
Stick cards only. Operation Indication The Viking Components IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick Reader has one active LED indicator for displaying operation status. The green power/activity LED is illumi- nated when power is being supplied to the reader. This LED will flash when the reader is busy.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Inserting & Removing a Memory Stick From the Reader Insert the Memory Stick card into the reader’s Memory Stick slot with the arrow facing up and toward the slot. The card will click into place when it is completely inserted into the slot.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Reading & Writing to a Memory Stick In most systems, a Memory Stick is seen like a hard drive. Windows For Windows Me, 2000, 98 based systems, go to the “My Computer” icon on your system’s desktop and double-click on it.
Memory Stick reader. Right click on the driver letter and select “Format.” • Will the Viking USB IntelliFlash Memory Stick Reader work in Windows 95(OSR2) with USB support? No. The Viking Memory Stick reader is only compatible with Windows Me, 2000 and 98.
Contacting Technical Support If your questions have not been answered or if you are unable to solve a problem with your IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick Reader by using this guide, Viking Components has technical support available. Before calling technical support, please prepare to have the following informa- tion available: •...
Viking shall make the final determination as to the existence and cause of any defect. Viking will not repair or replace any product that has a "limited lifetime"...
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