Delkin Devices 20 Camera Accessories User Manual
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1. Software Installation for Windows Windows XP Windows ME Driver installation is not necessary for the Windows XP and Windows Millenium ME operating systems When the Reader 20 is connected to the USB port the computer will detect the new hardware and install the required drivers automatically The Reader 20 uses the MSD Mass Storage Device specification which these operating systems support by default Windows 2000 98 98 SE Before connecting the device you must install the device driver located on the accompa nying CD ROM To avoid compatibility issues install only the Reader 20 driver On Windows 2000 systems it is recommended that you install the latest service pack 1 Start Windows and insert the Delkin Devices driver CD ROM Close any other applications during installation Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 1 USB 2 0 CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer DDREADER 20 Click eFilm Reacer 20 trom the product list to open the installation window for the Reader 20 See Figure 1 3 Click the INSTALL button and follow the on screen instructions For best results allow diver to be installed into default locations 4 It desired click the INSTALL button in the right corner to add the custom icon program These icons will help you identity which drive letter in My Computer corres ponds to which media card slot Figure 1 Hardware Installation Installing the eFilm Reader 20 will require op2. ader Writer Introduction Thank you and congratulations on your purchase of the eFilm Reader 20 USB 2 0 Internal Reader Writer Before you begin use of this product please take some time to read all instructions and warranty information The Reader 20 is designed to read and write to Compact Flash Cards Type I and Il including the IBM Microdrive SmartMedia Secure Digital MultiMediaCard and Memory Stick It is a convenient bridge between your PC and removable media applications All media cards are accessed as removable drives The Reader will appear as four separate drive icons in My Computer one for each slot A custom icon program is included to provide an identifying icon for each of the four different card slots Please look to our website at htip www delkin com for FAQs and current information on compatibility issues as well as the latest drivers Included Components Q eFilm Reader 20 O Driver CD O Manual C Type B to Type AUSB Cable Type B to 5 pin USB Cable System Requirements IBM compatible desktop PC Windows XP 2000 ME 98 98 SE Internal 5 pin USB header or Type A USB socket USB 2 0 host controller widriver One available 3 5 drive bay One available 4 pin floppy drive power cable Special Handling Instructions NEVER attempt to install or remove internal components with the power on Keep the Reader 20 in its static resistant envelope until the time of installation Driver
3. ader will appear as four new drive icons in My Computer one for each card slot Figure 3 Page 2 Delkin Devices User s Manual DDREADER 20 USB 2 0 CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer Inserting a Card All slots can be used simultaneously to transfer files from card to computer or card to card To avoid damaging the cards or the reader do not use force when inserting cards To insert a CompactFlash Type I Typo i ar Microdrive positon ne 8 awin tte row sde upand 5 ward he render meert ne card Gon but tiptoe siotiaosisd a CF Microdrive Figure 4 Inserting CompactFlash card To insert a SmartMedia card position the card with the gold connector side up and the notched end toward the reader Insert the card gently but firmly into the slot labeled SM Inserting SmartMedia card Toinca a Secure Digital or Muleta Card poston ecard bir 1e god anno ide coun E iia ne sched end inar tie S aser Ireen pe card gonty but e d x firmly into the slot labeled SD MMC Figure 6 Inserting SD MultiMediaCard To insert a Memroy Stick position the card with the gold connector side down and the tapered end toward the reader Insert the card s a z gently but firmiy into the slot labeled L MS Figure 7 Inserting Memory Stick Delkin Devices User s Manual Pages USB 2 0 CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer DDREADER 20 First time CompactFlash card use on Windows When a CompactFlash car
4. d is first installed under Windows an ADD NEW HARDWARE Wizard will appear In most cases the software will be loaded automatically Otherwise itwill be necessary to select a driver during the hardware setup The correct driver to select is Standard IDE ESDI Hard Disk controller Basic Operation To avoid possible picture loss it is recommended that you transfer picture files to your computer hard drive before accessing or editing them Using transfer software supplied with your camera is not recommended for use with the reader as most of these programs are designed specifically for your camera Making changes to or re naming a file on the card may make the file unrecog nizable to the camera if the card is put back in the camera for viewing The Reader 20 does not make any changes to the card or files while the files are being accessed or transferred Files are copied or moved exactly as they are read by the reader In order to view picture files such as JPEG or TIFF formats you will need a software program not included that can view or edit these files Mast operating systems include software that can view pictures Some brands and models of digital camera use proprietary formats for storing picture files and will require additional software to view the pictures Refer to your device manual for more information When transferring files to a common location on your computer it is recommended that you re name the files to av
5. e the card to be formatted in the camera or device before initial use Some devices use a proprietary format that will make the card unrecognizable to the reader or camera Formatting a card will erase all pictures or files on the card Formatting should be performed in the camera to insure compatibility Formatting should not be used to clear unwanted files from the card It you do wish to format a card with a computer perform the following steps 1 In My Computer right click on the appropriate Removable Disk 2 Select Format and follow on screen instructions Note The default File Allocation Table FAT used by Windows 2000 and XP to format the card may be FAT 32 which will make the card unusable in most cameras and digital devices Make sure that FAT 16 or just FAT is selected when formatting cards USB 2 0 Compatibility Notes At up to 480Mbits s USB 2 0 is rated 40 times faster than USB 1 1 To take advantage of this increase in speed your computer system will require USB 2 0 compliant compo nents These include a USB 2 0 host controller built into the motherboard or a USB 2 0 add in card such as one of the many USB PCI cards available The USB controller will also require a driver to function properly Drivers for Windows XP and 2000 are available from Microsoft Drivers for Windows ME and 98 98 SE will have to be supplied by the manufacturer of the motherboard or add in card Actual transfer rates may vary dependi
6. eFilm Reader 20 CompactFlash Type I II SmartMedia Secure Digital MultiMediaCard Memory Stick USB 2 0 Internal Reader Writer User s Manual For Windows XP 2000 ME 98 98 SE Delkin Part No DDREADER 20 Ta prevent damage to the module or user follow these basic handling guidelines Donat drop bend or dismantle the module Keep cool and dry Avoid exposure to heat or iquis Avoid dust excessive vibrations and volatile substances Koop away irom electromagnetic sources such as magnets monitors speakers and transformers Printed in USA MINGADOAT Rev 1 0 Table of Contents AE o Sate as nih ENNE ESE ere RG RAMEN SHAS GIS aS 1 Included Components a naa maa eee eee 1 Driver Software Installation for Windows Hardware Installation Inserting a Card Basic Operation Removing a Card Formatting a Card USB 2 0 Compatibility Operational Notes Network Windows Drive Letter Assignment Windows Troublshooting The eFilm Reader 20 ill accept CompactFlash Cards of Type 3 3mm and Type I 5 0mm including IBM Microdrives SmartMedia V Secure DigitalMultiMediaCards amp Memory Stick Is not swappable You can insert and remove cards without the need to shut down the computer USB TypeA USB Type B 4 pn foppy Type B USB chive power connector Pina connector Red 5 pin USB connector Power LED Gard Access LED DDREADER 20 USB 2 0 CF SM SD MMC MS Re
7. ected manually Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 7 USB 2 0 CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer DDREADER 20 Test Drive Your Equipment We advise that you put all of your equipment through a dry run before transferring important or irreplacable files This will not only insure that your equipment is functioning but will also familiarize you with the transfer process Copy a few files to the card using your camera or digital device Then insert the card into the reader and use the transfer method you are most camfortalble with drag and drop copy and paste etc Some devices such as MP3 players require third party software to access files Refer to the device manual for information Once the files are stored on your hard drive access them one at a time and check that they are to your satisfaction Experiment until you are happy with the results and comfortable with the process Then you can simply delete the test files from the card to return it to its original state Page 8 Delkin Devices User s Manual Specifications Specifications DD MFG Part Number gt gt DDREADER 20 Compatible Cards CompactFlash Type and Type II SmartMedia Secure Digital MultiMediaCard Memory Stick IBM Microdrive Compatible OS Windows XP 2000 ME 98 98 SE Host Interface USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus internal header or PCI Add In Card with Type A USB connector Up to 480Mbits s 101mm W
8. ening your PC and configuring your hardware Refer to your computer s manual for disassembly assembly instructions 1 With the power off disconnect the power cord and remove the caver fram your computer Touch a bare metal part of your computer to discharge static electricity Slide the Reader 20 into an available 3 5 drive bay and secure it with screws 3 Connect an available 4 pin floppy drive power cable from your computer to the power connector on the reader See Figure 2 4 The reader is supplied with two different types of USB cable One can be used to connect the reader to the motherboard USB header S pin connector The other can be used to connect the reader to a USB add in card Type A connector Connect the Type B connector of the desired cable to the Type B USB connector of the reader See Figure 2 5 Motherboard Locate the 10 Pin USB header two five pin rows The location of this header will vary between different motherboard brands Connect Pin 1 red wire of the five pin USB cable to Pin 1 of one of the two 5 pin USB headers See Figure 3 Please verify pin out before turning on your system On some systems you may need to disconnect one of the auxiliary USB ports if the header is occupied Add in Card Connect the Type A USB connector to the Type A USB socket of your add in card This socket will be the same as those on the back of your computer Turn the system on and check that the power LED lights up The re
9. g the computer Serious or recurring malfunctions may require re installation of the Reader 20 drivers Network Conflicts Windows The following procedure may be necessary when installing the e Film Reader 20 onto a computer connected to a network In some cases the computer may assign the Reader 20 drive letters that have already been assigned to another drive such as a network or peripheral drive This usually occurs after re booting the computer with the Reader 20 connected This conflict can be avoided by changing the drive letter assignment for either the reader or the network drive For more information contact your network administrator If your computer is not connected to a network and there are no drive letter conflicts these steps will not be necessary Windows ME and 98 1 Take note of the drive letters assigned to the reader and any network drives The Reader 20 will show up as four removable disk icons in My Computer one for each card slot Right click the My Computer icon on the desktop Select Properties from the menu Click the Device Manager tab Click the plus sign next to Disk Drives The card slots will be listed as SMSC USB 2 HS CF USB Device SMSC USB 2 HS MS USB Device SMSC USB 2 HS SD MMC USB Device and SMSC USB 2 HS SM USB Device See Figure 8 7 Double click one of the drives to bring up a properties window and click the Settings tab In the section labeled Reserved drive letters
10. m needs to be updated with the latest Service Pack Windows 2000 Reinstall the driver fram the Driver CD or download the driver from www delkin com Check that Pin 1 matches on the connector and header Remove and reinsert the card using the card insertion guide on page 3 Download and install the latest Windows 2000 Service Pack Download the full Network version the Windows Update may nat include all bug fixes The reader doesn t appear to be powered Loose or improper cable connections Check all cable connections and power cords The reader requires a 4 pin floppy drive power cable to supply power Ive just received the dreaded Windows Blue Screen The card has been removed while a flo is still open on the card The card was removed during a readiwrite operation Recover it possible But more than likely you ll need to restart Windows Wait 5 to 10 seconds after any activity before removing the card To avoid problems you can copy the data to the hard drive before accessing it ormatted the card in the reader and now my camera or other digital device does not recognize it The card has been formatted using an unsupported fle system such as FAT 32 FAT 16 is the standard used by most digital devices FAT File Allocation Table Reformat the card making sure to use FAT 16 or just FAT Windows XP formats using FAT 32 by default so FAT must be sel
11. ng on other factors such as card readiwrite speed computer hard drive and processor speed etc Operational Notes Your new Reader is part of a system of components that must function correctly and compatibly in order to complete the simple process of moving files from your device to your computer The components involved are the Reader Camera Storage Card Computer and its numerous components USB interface Software Drivers and Operating System The Reader 20 is compatible with all cards that follow the specific ations presented by their various regulatory organizations such as the CompactFlash Association SSFDC forum and MultiMediaCard Association A corrupt file on your card can cause a device failure or system crash when transferring files to your computer Recovery programs such as Scandisk can be used to detect and repair most disk errors It may also be necessary to re format the card which will erase all files stored on the card Some of the causes of file corruption are gt Unsteady power supply while transferring files such as a low camera battery or improperly connected reader gt Card removal or power interruption while transfering or accessing files gt Improperly formatted card Delkin Devices User s Manual Page 5 USB 2 0 CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer DDREADER 20 Minor malfunctions while using the Reader 20 such as system hangs can usually be resolved by simply re baotin
12. oid overwriting previous pictures Most cameras number the picture files and begin at 001 when a blank card is inserted which can result in two or more files having the same name prompting you to overwrite Accessing Files The Reader 20 will appear as four Removable Disk drive icons in My Computer The driver CD contains a custom icon program that if installed will provide an icon identifying the media type for each slot All card slots can be used concurrently to transfer files from card to computer or from card to card To copy files from your card to your hard drive or vice versa 1 Double click the appropriate Removable Disk icon in My Computer 2 Simply drag and drop folders or individual files to a desired location Once the files are safely copied to your computer the files on the card can be deleted to clear the card for more pictures Removing a Card To prevent errors clase any open files residing on the card DO NOT remove the card while fles are being accessed or transferred This could result in loss of data and or damage to the card Use the Eject command from the file menu before removing the card The red Access light will blink during card access or file transfer To remove a card simply pull it from the reader Page 4 Delkin Devices User s Manual DDREADER 20 USB 2 0 CF SM SD MMC MS ReaderMriter Formatting a Card Although most cards are factory formatted some devices may requir
13. quential damages arising from the use of or inability to use this product The warranty set forth above is exclusive and no other warranty whether written or oral is expressed or implied Delkin reserves the right to change specifications of hardware software and instruc tions without notice Delkin Devices does not extend warranty to batteries If batteries are supplied with the product it is as a convenience only and as such are covered by the battery manufacturer s warranty 100 COMPATIBLE GUARANTEE All Delkin Devices products are 100 guaranteed compatible with OEM machines for Which they are designed TECHNICAL SUPPORT Delkin Devices can provide technical assistance with installation of a Delkin Devices product Any phone e mail charges are the responsibility of the purchaser CONTACTING DELKIN DEVICES For Technical Support or Warranty information you can contact Delkin Devices by phone at 858 391 1234 9 00AM to 5 00PM PST Mon Fri e mail at ddtech delkin com on the web at hitpy www delkin com
14. use the arrow to select and assign mi asen ver ie a Start drive letter the End drive letter will a change as well Select a letter that does not conflict with any other drives This is best accomplished by selecting a letter that is farther down the alphabet than any of your network drives You will need to re boot for the changes to take effect pasop SSecussteapec un ceas 1 Derr 9 Repeat the procedure for the other card EES a slots E e Figure 8 Windows XP and 2000 The drive letters assigned to the Reader 20 can be manually assigned through Disk Management located under Administrative Tools You must be logged on as System Administrator before you can make these changes Page 6 Delkin Devices User s Manual DDREADER 20 USB 2 0 CF SM SD MMC MS Reader Writer Troubleshooting This is a very basic troubleshooting list If your problem isn t solved by those listed please visit our web site http www delkin com for FAQs and current information on compatibility issues as well as the latest software drivers Or see the back page for contacting Tech Support Windows SYMPTOM CAUSE SOLUTION The Removable Disk icon does not appear in the My Computer window or are nat accessible The driver software may not have been properly or fully installed The reader is not connected properly The card is not inserted fully or is upside down The operating syste
15. x 135mm L x 25 H 280g Drive Only Operating Temperature 010 60 C Transfer Rate Dimensions FIVE YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY Delkin Devices Inc DDI warrants that this product has been thoroughly tested and is free from defects in material and workmanship This warranty is expressly limited to product repair modification or replacement at the sole discretion of DDI The maximum liability for any aspect of this warranty will be limited to an amount not exceeding the original product purchase price This warranty is contingent upon proper use of the product in the application for which itis intended and does not cover any product that has been modified mis used neglected or subjected to unusual physical stress DDI will not repair or replace products that fall solely because their estimated life has expired The defective product must be returned to DDI All shipping costs shall be the responsibilty of the purchaser State and local laws may apply You will need a Return Merchandise Authorization RMA number before you return the product Please contact DDI for assistance in getting an RMA number Disclaimer Except as provided herein there are no express or implied warranties of mer cchantabilty or fitness for a particular purpose Under no circumstances will DDI be liable in any way for any damages including but not limited to lost revenue lost wages or any other incidental or conse
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