Apricorn 09N0692 Network Card User Manual
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1. Printers 1 object s selected You may now copy files to or from your reader and to or from your hard drive or other connected media types as you would any other media types such as diskettes harddrives ect Drag the icons for the data to be copied and release the mouse button over the destination disk 16 Troubleshooting Windows Symptom Cause Corrective Action The card is not recognized The Removable Disk icon does not appear in the My Computer window The Device Drivers have not been properly installed Refer to the Installing the Device Driver section in this manual and make sure device drivers are correctly installed The card is not inserted correctly in the card reader Check the direction in which the card is inserted and reinsert The READY light does not come on Windows 98 does not recognize this reader Check the USB cable connections making sure they are plugged in properly If the reader was connected to a hub plug it directly into your computer s USB port Is it recognized 17 Technical Specifications Specifications are subject to change without notice Compatible Cards CompactFlash cards 2MB 5V 4MB 3 3 5V 8MB 3 3v 16MB 3 3V 32MB 48MB Host Interface USB port Universal Serial Bus Connector of Accessory Cable Host side USBport Universal Serial Bus Transfer Rate Up to 800 900KB s sustained transfer in2. CompactFlash pece U S B Read er Precautions Accessories U se rs M a n u a Parts Identification Quickstart Guide for windows Installation with Windows Model Name IBM Compact Connecting to a Computer Flash USB Reader O9N0692 Basic Operations For use with Windows 98 Using with Windows 98 2000 Windows 2000 Troubleshooting Technical Support and Maintenance Warranty Conditions HOD ga Users Manual Ver 02 Preface Thank you for purchasing IBM licensed products from Apricorn The CompactFlash USB card reader is designed to read and write to CompactFlash cards when connected to Windows based computers with a USB port To get the most from your card reader carefully read the instructions found in this manual before use Features The CompactFlash reader is equipped with a standard USB cable and connector for Universal Serial Bus the most advanced and easy to configure PC interface for peripherals The CompactFlash card reader has one slot designed for use with CompactFlash cards The reader allows you to access data on CompactFlash cards generated by digital cameras and other digital devices utilizing CompactFlash memory cards CompactFlash cards are accessed through the card readers the same way as a floppy drive or removable media drive Using Windows the media is accessed using a drive letter The CompactFlash reader enables the user to quickly download images to their computer without the ne
3. ck on Search for the best driver for your device Click lt Next gt 5 Insert the Floppy diskette into the Floppy drive 6 Click on Floppy Disk Drive Box Click lt OK gt 7 The wizard will automatically load the driver Click lt Next gt 8 Click lt Finished gt when the driver is loaded 9 The Hardware Wizard will automatically run again Check the Floppy Disk Drive box Click lt OK gt Click lt Next gt 10 When the second driver insallation is complete click lt Finish gt You may now access your USB CompactFlash reader as a drive letter There is no need to reboot your system 12 Windows 2000 Installation Before using your CompactFlash card reader for the first time you must install the device drivers located on the accompanying CD ROM 1 Start Windows on your computer 2 Connect the IBM CF USB Reader with a CompactFlash card inserted in the reader to the USB port or to a powered USB hub 3 A dialog box with New Hardware Found will appear The system will auto matically install the USB Mass Storage Class driver 4 The installation is now complete Reboot you system and then you may access your USB CompactFlash reader as a drive letter 13 Connecting the USB CompactFlash Reader to a Computer Connecting the USB Cable using without other peripheral devices Using the supplied USB cable connect the card reader to the desired USB port located on the computer Make sure the cable ends are firm
4. d throughout the manual This symbol indicates serious warnings about the use of this device Failure to utilize the device as indicated in the instructions next to this symbol may result in shock injury or death This symbol indicates dangers associated with the use of this device Failure Caution to utilize the device as indicated in the instructions with this symbol may result in shock or injury or may cause damage to the device or host computer system Although this manual should cover all possible situations if you encounter a prob lem or have questions not addressed in the manual please contact your dealer or our technical support immediately Apricorn cannot accept liability for accidents or damage caused through the improper use of this product A Warning Never remove the plastic case from this unit Some components inside operate at high voltages and can cause severe electrical shock if touched Make sure that no liquid is spilled or leaks into this unit and that no metal or inflammable objects fall inside since this can cause fire shock malfunctioning or accidents In Case of Accident or Malfunction If the unit makes unusual noises or begins smoking or if a foreign object gets inside the unit unplug the power cord from the outlet and contact the dealer from which you purchased the unit or a nearby service center Proper Places for Use and Storage Do not use or store the unit in an excessively hot
5. d with the widest variety of CompactFlash cards possible and is compatible with 3 3v and 5v CompactFlash cards in the following sizes 2MB 4MB 8MB 16MB 32MB 48MB 64MB 96MB and 128MB Digital Cameras This CompactFlash card reader supports all COMPANY brand cameras While the card reader is capable of reading and writing cards in a variety of formats DOS Macintosh Windows CompactFlash cards should always be formatted in the camera to ensure com patibility Accessories Your card reader package includes the following items Compact Flash Card Reader with attached USB connection Floppy disk with Warranty Card Drivers for PC and User s Manual Parts Identification USB Compact Flash card reader Identifying various parts Compatibility with Windows 98 Windows 2000 This card reader requires the following 1 IBM PC AT compatible computer with USB port 2 Windows 98 or Windows 2000 To find your version of Windows software is compatible with USB 1 Right click on My Computer 2 Click on Properties 3 Click on Device Manager 4 Universal Serial Bus controllers should be listed with a plus sign in front of it If you see a flag highlighted in yellow there is an incompatiblity If you do not see this listed your version of Windows software is not supported you must upgrade to a more recent version Microsoft does not offer patches for older Windows versions for USB compatibility with the ca
6. ed to connect the digital camera to the computer via serial port 1 Changes may be made to this product or manual without notification 2 This manual may not be copied in part or in whole without express permission While Apricorn aims to manufacture its readers to the highest standards and make its readers compatible with the widest variety of PC cards and computer systems possible some incompatibilities may arise Depending on your system configuration PC card compatibility may vary Please look to our web site at http www apricorn com ibmflash for FAQs for current information on compatibility issues MS DOS and Microsoft Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM the IBM logo and IBM trade dress are owned by International Business Machines and are used under license from IBM 2 Table of Contents Preface Precautions Accessories Parts Identification Installation Procedure Installing the Device Driver Connecting to a Computer Basic Operations Using with Windows Troubleshooting Technical Specifications User Support and Maintenance Warranty Conditions oon KN Precautions Safety Precautions Please read carefully This manual is intended to inform you and any other persons who may use this device of possible dangers and safety instructions in order to help you maximize your enjoyment of this product and to protect you and your equipment from damage Following is an explanation of symbols use
7. ed to recover damages from Apricorn In each such instance regardless of the basis on which you are entitled to claim damages from Apricorn including fundamental breach negligence misrepresentation or other contract or tort claim Apricorn is only liable for 1 damages for bodily injury including death and damage to real property and tangible personal property and 2 the amount of any other actual direct damages or loss up to the greater of 500 or the price paid for this product UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES IS APRICORN OR IBM LIABLE FOR ANY OF THE FOLLOWING 1 THIRD PARTY CLAIMS AGAINST YOU FOR LOSSES OR DAMAGES OTHER THAN THOSE UNDER THE FIRST ITEM LISTED ABOVE 2 LOSS OF OR DAMAGE TO YOUR RECORDS OR DATA OR 3 SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES OR FOR ANY ECONOMIC CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS EVEN IF Apricorn OR IBM ARE INFORMED OF THEIR POSSIBILITY SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU 20
8. lded interface cables must be used in order to comply with emission limits Specfications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment 18 User Support and Maintenance User Support Questions regarding this product may be answered by contacting user support as indicated below Please consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual before contacting us for assistance User Support Apricorn 12191 Kirkham Rd Poway CA 92064 Tel 858 513 2000 or 800 458 5448 Fax 858 513 2020 email support apricorn com hours of operation 8 00a m 5 00p m PST n Please remember to fill in the Registration Card and return it to us This information is important in assisting us in supporting you and troubleshooting your reader in case of mal function Maintenance Before calling for repairs please follow these important steps 1 If you must return the unit call the RMA department at the phone number listed above Apricorn will not accept C O D charges This unit is a precision device and care should be taken to package it properly 19 Warranty Conditions Statement of Warranty Apricorn warrants a lifetime warranty from the date of purchase that this product 1 is free from defects in materials and workmanship and 2 conforms to its specifications If this product does not function as warranted during the warranty period Apricorn at its option
9. ly connected The Power light will come on when it is properly connected um Be careful not to confuse the upper and lower parts of the connector Do not force connections as this may damage the connection or the card reader Connecting the USB Cable using other peripheral devices Connect a USB hub purchased separately to your computer s USB port Then connect the card reader to a port on the USB hub Make sure the connectors are secured firmly The Power Light will come on when it is properly connected 14 Basic Operations This section explains how to use various types of cards Before proceeding make sure device drivers for your reader are installed Inserting the Card Position the card in the direction shown below Make sure the pin holes face down towards the slot and with the keyed slots on the side of the flash aligned with the correct grooves in the slot Confirm that the card is inserted firmly um Be careful to insert the card in the proper direction Inserting a card upside down or forcing it may result in damage to your card reader and consequent loss of data 15 Using with Windows Copying Files Start Windows double click the My Computer icon to open the My Computer window There you will see a drive letter icon The specific assigned to the drive D E and so on will vary depnding on your paricular system configuration amp My Computer ioj x File Edit View Help D
10. or cold place Do not use or store the unit in a dusty place or in direct sunlight In order to prevent possible failures do not use or store the unit in a place subject to excessive vibration or in an unstable place Do not place the unit close to a system which generates strong magnetic fields p y g g motor transformer television loudspeaker magnet etc to prevent malfunction Do not close vents that may cause internal temperature to rise Do not use in an enclosed unventilated area Precautions During Installation When connecting this unit to a personal computer or any other equipment always first turn off the main power of the equipment to be connected Precautions for Transportation Disconnect cables and remove any PC cards before transporting the unit Use the cardboard box in which the unit was initially packed This is a precision device Do not subject to excessive shock or vibration Maintenance of the Plastic Case Do not use thinner benzene insecticide or other volatile substances to clean the case as this may cause deterioration and delamination of the paint e Clean the plastic case and front panel with a soft cloth Remove severe dirt with a soft cloth moistened with a small amount of neutral detergent diluted with water Wipe dry after cleaning Disconnect the USB cable from the computer before performing any maintenance on the unit CompactFlash Cards This reader has been teste
11. rd reader 10 Windows 98 Quickstart Installation Procedure Follow the guidelines below when installing your card reader a Before connecting the card reader turn on your computer and start Windows Me H Vv With the CompactFlash card inserted in the reader plug the reader into the USB port or hub L J Vv 4 Install the appropriate device driver wv You may now access your CompactFlash Card reader as a drive letter There is no need to reboot your system Congratulations Windows 2000 Quickstart Installation Procedure Follow the guidelines below when installing your card reader Before connecting the card reader turn on your computer and start Windows J x With the CompactFlash card inserted in the reader plug the reader into the USB port or hub y qu The system will automatically install the USB Mass Storage Class Driver J qa Reboot you system You may now access your CompactFlash Card reader as a drive letter Congratulations 11 Windows 98 Installation Before using your CompactFlash card reader for the first time you must install the device drivers located on the accompanying Floppy 1 Start Windows on your computer 2 Connect the IBM CF USB Reader with a CompactFlash card inserted in the reader to the USB port or to a powered USB hub 3 A dialog box with New Hardware Found will appear Click lt Next gt 4 Cli
12. read mode Up to 470KB s sustained in write mode Power Consumption 1 25 watts typical 255mA 5v no media activity Dimensions 65 mm Wide x 100 mm Deep x 18 mm High USB cable 1 metre 10 shielded twisted pair for signal wires Input impedence 90 Ohms Weight Main unit Approximately 101 g Operational Environment 0 60 C shock 2000 Gs maximum Humidity during use 5 to 96 without condensation Federal Communications Commission This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may caurce harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna n Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver n Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to witch the receiver is connected n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Shie
13. will either replace this product with one that is functionally equivalent or will refund your purchase price These are your exclusive remedies under this warranty Please call 1 800 458 5448 for warranty service Made in USA manufactured distributed and sold by Apricorn official licensee for this product IBM the IBM logo and IBM trade dress are owned by International Business Machines Corporation and are used under a license from IBM IBM does not manufacture this product and provides no warranty or support for this product Please contact Apricorn at 1 800 458 5448 for all questions comments and service or support related to this product This warranty will be voided by misuse improper physical environment accident or improper maintenance by you THIS WARRANTY REPLACES ALL OTHER WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE THESE WARRANTIES GIVE YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM JURISDICTION TO JURISDICTION SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES SO THE ABOVE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU IN THAT EVENT SUCH WARRANTIES ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD NO WARRANTIES APPLY AFTER THAT PERIOD Circumstances may arise where because of a default on Apricorn part or other liability you are entitl
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