Black Box IC262A User manual

SEPTEMBER 2001
IC262A
USB SmartMedia
Reader/Writer
CUSTOMER SUPPORT INFORMATION
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FCC AND IC RFI STATEMENTS
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
AND
INDUSTRY CANADA
RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE STATEMENTS
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and if not installed and used properly, that is, in strict accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions, may cause interference to radio communication.
It has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A computing
device in accordance with the specifications in Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC rules,
which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference
when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. Operation of
this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which case
the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be
necessary to correct the interference.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class A limits for radio noise emission from
digital apparatus set out in the Radio Interference Regulation of Industry Canada.
Le présent appareil numérique n’émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites
applicables aux appareils numériques de classe A prescrites dans le Règlement sur le
brouillage radioélectrique publié par Industrie Canada.

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NORMAS OFICIALES MEXICANAS (NOM)
ELECTRICAL SAFETY STATEMENT
INSTRUCCIONES DE SEGURIDAD
1. Todas las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser leídas antes
de que el aparato eléctrico sea operado.
2. Las instrucciones de seguridad y operación deberán ser guardadas para
referencia futura.
3. Todas las advertencias en el aparato eléctrico y en sus instrucciones de
operación deben ser respetadas.
4. Todas las instrucciones de operación y uso deben ser seguidas.
5. El aparato eléctrico no deberá ser usado cerca del agua—por ejemplo,
cerca de la tina de baño, lavabo, sótano mojado o cerca de una alberca,
etc..
6. El aparato eléctrico debe ser usado únicamente con carritos o pedestales
que sean recomendados por el fabricante.
7. El aparato eléctrico debe ser montado a la pared o al techo sólo como sea
recomendado por el fabricante.
8. Servicio—El usuario no debe intentar dar servicio al equipo eléctrico más
allá a lo descrito en las instrucciones de operación. Todo otro servicio
deberá ser referido a personal de servicio calificado.
9. El aparato eléctrico debe ser situado de tal manera que su posición no
interfiera su uso. La colocación del aparato eléctrico sobre una cama,
sofá, alfombra o superficie similar puede bloquea la ventilación, no se
debe colocar en libreros o gabinetes que impidan el flujo de aire por los
orificios de ventilación.

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NO NOM STATEMENT
10. El equipo eléctrico deber ser situado fuera del alcance de fuentes de calor
como radiadores, registros de calor, estufas u otros aparatos (incluyendo
amplificadores) que producen calor.
11. El aparato eléctrico deberá ser connectado a una fuente de poder sólo del
tipo descrito en el instructivo de operación, o como se indique en el
aparato.
12. Precaución debe ser tomada de tal manera que la tierra fisica y la
polarización del equipo no sea eliminada.
13. Los cables de la fuente de poder deben ser guiados de tal manera que no
sean pisados ni pellizcados por objetos colocados sobre o contra ellos,
poniendo particular atención a los contactos y receptáculos donde salen
del aparato.
14. El equipo eléctrico debe ser limpiado únicamente de acuerdo a las
recomendaciones del fabricante.
15. En caso de existir, una antena externa deberá ser localizada lejos de las
lineas de energia.
16. El cable de corriente deberá ser desconectado del cuando el equipo no
sea usado por un largo periodo de tiempo.
17. Cuidado debe ser tomado de tal manera que objectos liquidos no sean
derramados sobre la cubierta u orificios de ventilación.
18. Servicio por personal calificado deberá ser provisto cuando:
A: El cable de poder o el contacto ha sido dañado; u
B: Objectos han caído o líquido ha sido derramado dentro del
aparato; o
C: El aparato ha sido expuesto a la lluvia; o
D: El aparato parece no operar normalmente o muestra un cambio en
su desempeño; o
E: El aparato ha sido tirado o su cubierta ha sido dañada.

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TRADEMARKS USED IN THIS MANUAL
IBM is a registered trademark of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Macintosh and Power Mac are registered trademarks
and iMac is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft
Corporation.
Any other trademarks mentioned in this manual are
acknowledged to be the property of the trademark owners.

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CONTENTS
Contents
Chapter Page
1. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2. Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.1 Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 What the Package Includes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
3. Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.1 PC Windows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Mac. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4. LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

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1. Specifications
Systems Requirements: IBM®PC or compatible:
Windows®98, SE, Me, 2000; iMAC™ or PowerMAC®:
OS 8/6–9.04 or later versions
Speed: Up to 12 MB
Host Computer Port: (1) upstream port, Type B
receptacle
I/O Ports: (1) CompactFlash socket; (1) SmartMedia
socket
Temperature Tolerance: Operating: 32 to 158°F (0 to
70°C); Storage: -40 to +158°F (-40 to +70°C)
Relative Humidity: Up to 90% noncondensing
Connectors: (1) USB Type A female, (1) SmartMedia
and CompactFlash compatible card slot
Indicators: (1) Power, (1) Busy
Power: USB self-powered
Size: 1"H x 3"W x 4"D (2.5 x 7.6 x 10.2 cm)
Weight: 0.5 lb. (0.2 kg)

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CHAPTER 2: Introduction
2. Introduction
2.1 Description
The USB SmartMedia Reader/Writer makes it easier to
transfer digital images to the computer by providing a
hot-swappable digital camera and music player storage-
reading device. It’s compatible with any USB-equipped
PC or Mac®. You don’t need to purchase a card reader
for each device. The USB SmartMedia Reader/Writer is
plug and play: it receives power through the USB bus, so
no external power adapter is required.
The USB dual-port card reader has two kinds of sockets.
One is a CompactFlash (CF) socket, and the other is a
SmartMedia (SM) socket.
Simply remove the CompactFlash or SmartMedia card
from your camera, insert it into the Reader, and access
the card like a disk drive.
Digital cameras, handheld PCs, and MP3 players might
always use different types of memory cards. The
Reader/Writer allows you to write and erase data from
two of the most popular cards without having to buy
separate readers.

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2.2 What the Package Includes
Your package should include the following items:
• (1) USB card reader
• (1) software driver CD-ROM
• This users’ manual
If anything is missing or damaged, please contact Black
Box at 724-746-5500.
2.3 Features
• Lets you use your computer (PC or Mac) to swap
files back and forth between CompactFlash,
SmartMedia card, or hard drives in a few seconds.
• Speeds up to 12 Mbps.
• Self-powered; no extra power supply needed.
• Faster download speed: The dual-port card reader
contains a powerful ASIC hardware interface,
generating the faster transfer rate than your
camera’s serial port connection.

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• Extends the battery life of your computer for
taking pictures or handheld PC for downloading
files.
• Plug-and-play operation.
• Supports Windows 98, 98 SE, Me, 2000, and
Macintosh®OS 8.6–9.04 or later versions.

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3. Installation
3.1 PC Windows
1. Click Start, then select Run.
2. Type the driver name to install the program into
your program directory.
3. Plug the Type A cable of the card reader to your
computer’s USB port.
4. The “Found New Hardware Wizard—Searching
for Software Drivers” screen appears. Select NEXT
to point the wizard to search “Programs” for
installing software drivers.
5. After installing the drivers, check that the card
reader device exists in your systems. Right-click on
the “My Computer” icon.
6. Click Properties, then select Device Manager.
7. Select Universal Serial Bus Controller, then USB
Mass Storage Device.

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CHAPTER 3: Installation
3.2 Mac
Run the Mac driver file (USB2IDE_2_0a9 installer),
which is located at the Mac directory of the CD-ROM
that comes with your Macintosh computer.

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4. LED Indicators
Located on the upper center side of the cover panel are
two LED indicators. The left LED (CF) flashes when
accessing the CompactFlash port, and the right LED
(SM) flashes when accessing the SmartMedia port.

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