IOGear GFR201 Memory Bank Installation Manual

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Memory Bank™
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Card Reader
(GFR201 Installation Manual)

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  • Page 1 Memory Bank™ USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Card Reader (GFR201 Installation Manual)
  • Page 2 Finder is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. IOGEAR® makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents: Package Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation of Memory Bank™ Installation of Memory Bank™ software Connecting Memory Bank™ to Your Computer Device Removal Driver Removal Care & Handling Trouble Shooting Technical Support Appendix Specification Radio &...
  • Page 4: Package Contents

    Package Contents This package contains: 1 Memory Bank™ Flash Card Reader 1 IOGEAR Installation CD 1 Power Adapter 1 User Manual 1 Warranty Card If any of the items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately.
  • Page 5: Overview

    The Memory Bank™ USB 2.0 Flash Card Reader is yet another innovative Hi-Speed USB 2.0 solution developed by IOGEAR®. The Memory Bank™ offers a complete high speed storage solutions at the fraction of the cost of other external flash card readers.
  • Page 6: Features

    Features Features - 40 Times Faster Than The Original USB - Supports High Speed Data Transfer Rates of up to 480 Mbps - Supports Windows® 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP - Fully Backward Compatible With USB 1.1 - Hot Swappable - Plug-N-Play - Mass Storage Compliant - Convenient Size for easy placement - 3-Year Limited Warranty...
  • Page 7: Requirements

    Requirements For PC Users - PC compatible 200 MHz or greater - PC running Windows® 98SE, 2000, ME, XP - Minimum 64MB RAM - CD-ROM drive - Available Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port For Mac Users* - Mac OS X or Later - Available Hi-speed USB 2.0 Port - CD-ROM drive * Base Upon the Availability of the Mac Driver...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    2.0 will offer increased functionality, allowing more devices to share the increased bandwidth. With the increase in demand for USB 2.0 products IOGEAR® decided to provide our customers with a total solution. We have taken some of the top peripherals on the market and have upgraded them to the new USB 2.0 standard.
  • Page 9 A few things should be mentioned before explaining the installation procedure: All IOGEAR® Memory Bank™ Flash Card Readers are tested before they are shipped. The connectors on a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable designed in such a way as to prevent plugging the cable in upside down, backwards, or into a different type of connector.
  • Page 10 Pictorial Introduction Front View 1. Power Indicator Light 2. Flash Card Eject Button...
  • Page 11 Pictorial Introduction Back View 1. Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable with Connector 2. Power Port...
  • Page 12: Installation Of Memory Bank

    Installation of Memory Bank™ Step. 1 Inspect Flash Card Reader and enclosed parts 1 Flash Card memory reader 1 AC adapter (included) 1 Installation CD (included) Step. 2 Make sure your computer is not powered up Step. 3 Insert mini plug into Memory Bank™ power port...
  • Page 13 Intallation of Memory Bank™ Step. 5 Insert USB plug into available USB 2.0 port on your computer...
  • Page 14: Installation Of Memory Bank™ Software

    Installation of Memory Bank™ Software Step. 1 Step. 3 Double click “Memory Bank™” driver. Insert the IOGEAR Installation CD into your computer’s CDROM tray (It is not necessary to install this driver under Window 2000, ME, and XP). Step. 2...
  • Page 15 Installation of Memory Bank™ Software (Continued) Step. 5 We recommend to choose “Complete” when prompted how to install. Step. 4 Click “Next” on Installation Wizard screen. Step. 6 After the installation, you will be able to find the flash card reader in My Computer when power is applied to the Memory Bank™...
  • Page 16: Connecting Memory Bank™ To Your Computer

    Connecting Memory Bank™ to Your Computer Note: Before you begin, please make sure that the power to the device and your computer has been turned off. Step 1. Plug the Power adapter into the side of the Memory Bank™ in the power port (Bus Power can support most applications, but using the power adapter will assure the best performance).
  • Page 17 Connecting Memory Bank™ to Your Computer Step 3. Plug the power adapter into an available AC outlet in your ccomputers power strip or in an available wall socket nearby. Note: Take care when inserting the flashcard media in the reader. The module is keyed so it will only fit into the socket in one direction.
  • Page 18: Device Removal

    Device Removal Step. 1 Step. 2 Before you unplug the Memory Bank™, click on A message of [safely Remove…] will appear, click the green arrow on the lower right corner of the on this message to remove the device. Window.
  • Page 19 Device Removal Device Removal Continued Step. 3 The system will tell you that you can safely unplug your Memory Bank™ now.
  • Page 20: Driver Removal

    Driver Removal Driver Removal Driver Removal Step. 2 Step. 1 Click on “Add/Remove Programs”. Follow the path of “Start”>”Settings”>”Control Panel”.
  • Page 21 Driver Removal Step. 3 Step. 4 The “Add/Remove Programs Properties” will Click on “OK” when the system ask you if you want to appear. Select [TPP Storage Driver...], then click remove driver. “Add/Remove”. Step. 5 After the removal of the driver, select Restart Computer and click on Finish.
  • Page 22: Care & Handling

    Care & Handling of your Memory Bank™ flash card reader Your IOGEAR® storage device is a high performance Hi-Speed USB 2.0 flash card reader (Memory Bank). The socket that reads the information on the media is a fragile piece of technology. Therefore, care must be taken not to bump the Memory Bank™...
  • Page 23: Trouble Shooting

    - Make sure the card reader is powered up before you start your computer. - Make your new IOGEAR® Memory Bank™ is the only device hooked into the USB 2.0 port. - Do not use a hub or repeater in connecting your card reader to the computer.
  • Page 24 All URLs are subject to change. If the URLs listed in this manual are no longer valid, you can find the majority of necessary updates at http://www.versiontracker.com or http://www.download.com. Contacting IOGEAR® Service Support If you are still experiencing problems using your IOGEAR® Memory Bank™, please follow the directions below on contacting IOGEAR’s Service Support department for your technical support needs.
  • Page 25: Technical Support

    Service Support team is available to answer your technical questions. Do not hesitate to call if you are having tion trouble getting your drive to work correctly. Service Support can be reached at IOGEAR® from 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time, Monday through Friday or at the following address:...
  • Page 26: Appendix

    Power Adapter Port - The plug on the Memory Bank™ into which the power-cord is plugged into. Service Support - The team of IOGEAR employees dedicated to help you resolve your technical issues. Spin down - The act of the disk inside the drive or cartridge ceasing its rotation.
  • Page 27: Specification

    Specification Product Specification (MODEL: GFR201) Function Specification Power Consumption Connector Type USB Type A Storage Temperature 0-70 C (Celsius) Operating Temperature 20-50 C (Celsius) Operating Humidity 20 to 89% (Non Condensing) 3.25" x 2.75" x 4.0" Dimensions Weight 1.1 Lbs. FCC Class B...
  • Page 28: Radio & Tv Interference Statement

    Radio & TV Interference Statement Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules, which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 29: Limited Warranty

    Limited Warranty Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCU- MENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation, and especially disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose.
  • Page 30 Contact info. 23 Hubble Drive • Irvine, CA 92618 • (P) 949.428.1111 • (F) 949.428.1100 • www.iogear.com...

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