Belkin F5U142 User manual

P73881 F5U142
Belkin Dual USB Media
Reader/Writer for Compact
Flash & Smart Media
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a Belkin USB Media Reader/Writer. This
manual will cover installation and use of the Belkin Dual USB Media
Reader/Writer for Compact Flash & Smart Media.
In addition to Media Readers, Belkin manufactures an entire line of USB
and PC accessories. Please visit www.belkin.com for details.
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Features
• Quick and easy access to digital photo’s, MP3’s, and
other digital files
• Doubles as a removable media storage device
• Bus powered – No power supply required
• Plug-and-Play, hot swap capability
• Drag and drop transfer
• Lifetime Warranty
System Requirements
• Computer with available USB Port
• Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP
• Mac OS8.6 or higher
Package Contents
• Belkin Dual USB Media Reader/Writer for
Compact Flash & Smart Media
• User Guide
• Installation CD
• 3 ft. USB Device Cable
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To prevent damage to your Media Reader and/or media
card, it is important that the media card be correctly
inserted into the reader. See the drawings below which
illustrate the proper orientation for insertion of your
media card.
Media Insertion
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Installation Procedure for Windows
Windows 98
1. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer CD.
a. After a few moments the Setup application will appear on
your computer screen.
b. If the Setup application does not appear, double click "My
Computer” then click on your CD Rom drive icon. This will
load the Setup application main page.
2. Click on the “Install Drivers” button then click on the button
below that corresponds to your Media Reader.
3. The “InstallShield Wizard” will now start. Click “Next” on each
screen that is displayed, then click “Finish” to complete the driver
installation process.
4. Connect the Media Reader's USB plug to the USB port on your
PC or USB Hub and follow the onscreen instructions to complete
the installation.
5. Your media reader will be recognized by Windows as two
individual Removable Disk Drives. To view each of the new drives,
click on “My Computer”. You will see
IMPORTANT NOTE – DO NOT PLUG
MEDIA READER INTO COMPUTER
UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO
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an icon representing each disk drive currently installed on your
PC. Your Dual Media Reader will be listed as Removable Drive
(X), and Removable Drive (Z), where X and Z represent the drive
letters assigned by Windows.
Windows Me
1. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer CD.
a. After a few moments the Setup application will appear on
your computer screen.
b. If the Setup application does not appear, double click "My
Computer” then click on your CD Rom drive icon. This will
load the Setup application main page.
2. Click on the “Install Drivers” button then click on the button
below that corresponds to your Media Reader.
3. The “InstallShield Wizard” will now start. Click “Next” on each
screen that is displayed, then click “Finish” to complete the driver
installation process.
4. Connect the Media Reader's USB plug to the USB port on your
PC or USB Hub and follow the onscreen instructions to complete
the installation.
5. Your media reader will be recognized by Windows as two
individual Removable Disk Drives. To view each of the new drives,
click on “My Computer”. You will see an icon representing each
disk drive currently installed on your PC. Your Dual Media Reader
Installation Procedure for Windows (cont.)
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will be listed as Removable Drive (X), and Removable Drive (Z),
where X and Z represent the drive letters assigned by Windows.
Windows 2000
Smart Media Reader
1. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer CD.
c. After a few moments the Setup application will appear on
your computer screen.
d. If the Setup application does not appear, double click "My
Computer” then click on your CD Rom drive icon. This will
load the Setup application main page.
2. Click on the “Install Software” button then click on the button
below that corresponds to your Media Reader.
3. The “InstallShield Wizard” will now start. Click “Next” on each
screen that is displayed, then click “Finish” to complete the driver
installation process.
4. Restart your computer.
5. Connect the Media Reader's USB plug to the USB port on your
PC or USB Hub and follow the onscreen instructions to complete
the installation.
6. Your media reader will be recognized by Windows as two
individual Removable Disk Drives. To view each of the new drives,
click on “My Computer”. You will see an icon representing each
Installation Procedure for Windows (cont.)
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disk drive currently installed on your PC. Your Dual Media Reader
will be listed as Removable Drive (X), and Removable Drive (Z),
where X and Z represent the drive letters assigned by Windows.
Windows XP
Smart Media Reader
Windows XP compatible drivers for the Smart Media reader are not
available at this time. A compatible driver will provided shortly after
the release of Windows XP. Check the Belkin website for updates.
Compact Flash Reader
1. The Compact Flash Reader is a Mass Storage Compliant device.
Support for Mass storage compliant devices is built into Windows
XP. To install the Compact Flash Media reader, simply plug the
Media Reader into an available USB port on your computer or
USB hub. The installation process will take a few moments. No
further user intervention is required.
2. Restart your computer.
3. Your new Media Reader will appear in the “My Computer”
window as Removable Drive (X), where X is the drive letter
assigned to the Media Reader by your operating system.
Installation Procedure for Windows (cont.)
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Accessing Files and Data
1. Click on “My Computer”. Double click on the drive icon assigned
to your Media Reader. A window will open displaying the
contents of the currently installed media card.
2. To move files to and from the disk, simply drag the file to the
alternate location or use other file transfer methods that are
standard in your computer’s operating system.
1. To safely remove a Media Reader from your computer, click on
the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” button which can be found in the
right hand corner of the Windows task bar. Failure to follow this
step could result in the loss or corruption of data stored on your
media card.
Safe Removal of Media Readers in
Windows 98se, Me, 2000, or XP
Important Note: Do not under any circumstances
remove either one of the media cards from the
reader at the same time your system is writing data
to the second media card. Doing so could result in
the loss of all data on the second media card.
Installation Procedure for Windows (cont.)
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All versions of Windows
1. To uninstall a Belkin USB Media Reader/Writer, Click the “Start
Button”, select “Programs”, then select your USB Media Reader
from the program list. Choose the Uninstall option and follow the
onscreen instructions.
2. For Compact Flash or SD/MMC readers, you may perform the
uninstall from Windows Device Manager. (To uninstall from
Windows Device Manager, the Media Reader must be plugged in
to your computer.) Right click on My Computer, then select
Properties, then Device Manager. Click on the (+) sign next to
“Disk Drives”. Select the Media Reader from the list of drives,
then click on “Remove”. Now unplug the Media Reader from the
USB port on your computer or hub.
Uninstalling Your Belkin
USB Media Reader/Writer
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