Imation D353FUE User manual

USB Floppy Drive
FOR MACINTOSHTM AND PC SYSTEMS
USER’S GUIDE
GUIDE DE L’UTILISATEUR
GUÍA DEL USUARIO
ImationTM
STATUS INDICATOR
DISK DOOR
EJECT BUTTON
USB INTERFACE CABLE
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Model #D353FUE
Node modèle D353FUE
Modelo # D353FUE
INDICATEUR D’ÉTAT
PORTE DE L’UNITÉ DE
DISQUETTE
BOUTON D’ÉJECTION
CÂBLE D’INTERFACE USB
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INDICADOR DE STATUS
PUERTA DEL DISCO
BOTÓN DE EXPULSIÓN
CABLE DE INTERFAZ USB
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Instructions for French
start on page 8.
Instructions for Spanish
start on page 13.
Model# D353FUE
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing an Imation™USB Floppy Drive. The Imation USB
Floppy Drive is designed for use with an Apple®iMac™, iBook™, or a Power
Macintosh™G3™or G4™computer or PC systems running Windows®98, 2000,
Millennium Edition or Windows XP featuring a Universal Serial Bus (USB) port.
Drive Features
• Read and write to 3.5 inch floppy disks
• An attached USB interface cable
• Plug & Play connectivity
• Hot Plug capability
Recommended System Requirements
• Apple iMac, iBook or Power Macintosh G3 or G4 with USB port with 32MB
of RAM and a hard drive with 1MB of free space running Mac OS 8.6 or later
• PC running Windows 98, Windows 2000, Millennium Edition or Windows XP
with 32MB of RAM and 1MB of free space on the hard drive
• CD-ROM drive
Package Contents
• Imation USB Floppy Drive D353FUE with interface cable
• CD-ROM containing USB Floppy Drive Drivers for Macintosh and Windows 98
Macintosh Installation
1. Insert the CD-ROM that contains the USB Floppy Drive Drivers into the
CD-ROM drive of your Macintosh computer. If you have Mac OS 9.x or
Mac OS 8.6 or higher with Apple MassStorageSupport driver version 1.3.5,
complete steps 5 and 6 for installation. If you wish to have the copy
protected software (PACE) the Imation driver provides, complete all six
installation steps. For Mac OS X 10.2 or higher, complete steps 5 and 6.
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2. Double-click the CD-ROM icon on the computer’s desktop.
The system displays the contents of the CD-ROM in a new window.
3. Double-click the USB FD driver icon in the window, and follow the
instructions that appear on screen.
4. When the installation is complete, restart your Macintosh.
5. Connect the USB interface cable from the back of the drive
into the USB port on your Macintosh.
6. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the Imation USB Floppy Drive.
A floppy disk icon appears on your computer’s desktop.
Windows 98 Installation
1. Insert the CD-ROM containing the USB Floppy Drive Drivers into the
CD-ROM drive on your PC.
2. Connect the USB interface cable from the back of the drive into the
USB port on your PC.
For PCs running Windows 98, the system automatically senses
new hardware and launches a Wizard to look for the driver. When the system
prompts for software driver location, make sure the CD-ROM box is checked.
Continue to follow the system prompts until the driver is loaded.
3. Insert a formatted floppy disk into the Imation USB Floppy Drive.
Windows 2000, Millennium Edition or Windows XP Installation
1. Connect the USB interface cable from the back of the drive into the
USB port on your PC.
For PCs running Windows 2000, Me or XP, the system
automatically installs the correct driver.
2. Insert a floppy disk into the Imation USB floppy drive.
To USB port
on computer
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To USB port
on computer
To USB port
on computer
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Ejecting Floppy Disks on a Macintosh
1. Click the floppy disk icon once to highlight the icon.
2. Select “Eject” from the “Special” menu, or “Put Away” from the “File” menu.
(Alternatively, you can simply drag the floppy disk icon to the Trash.)
3. Wait for the green light (status indicator LED) on the front panel of the
Imation USB Floppy Disk Drive to turn off.
4. Push the Eject button on the front panel of the Imation USB Floppy Drive
to eject the floppy disk.
Ejecting Floppy Disks on a PC
1. Wait for the green light (status indicator LED) on the front panel of the
Imation USB Floppy Disk Drive to turn off.
2. Push the Eject button on the front panel of the Imation USB Floppy Drive
to eject the floppy disk.
Connecting and Disconnecting the USB Cable
You can plug the USB cable into a USB port while the power to the computer
is turned on. This is called a “Hot Plug.” Before you disconnect the cable from
the USB port, remove the floppy disk from the drive.
Drive Head Cleaning
To ensure optimum drive performance, clean the read/write head after every
40 to 80 hours of operation. No other maintenance is required.
Follow these guidelines:
• Operate the drive in a clean, dust-free environment
• Never apply a lubricant to the drive
The drive’s recording heads may be cleaned using a suitable head cleaning
diskette. Either wet or dry types are acceptable.
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Warning:
Do not attempt to remove a
floppy disk while the green
light is on or you may
damage the floppy disk
or the floppy disk drive.
Warning:
Do not attempt to remove a
floppy disk while the green
light is on or you may
damage the floppy disk
or the floppy disk drive.
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Notes
• The Imation USB Floppy Drive does not support 2DD 800K Mac format
or ProDOS format floppy disks.
• Auto-Eject function. (You must eject floppy disks as described in
“Ejecting Floppy Disks.” If you try to install software using a multiple-floppy
disk installation process, the drive may not correctly auto-eject disks.)
• You cannot start up the computer from a System disk inserted in the
Imation USB Floppy Drive.
• The driver software is designed for the Imation USB Floppy Drive and
will not work with other drives.
• Use only those USB hubs that feature an AC power adapter.
• Do not connect the Imation USB Floppy Drive to the USB port on the
Macintosh keyboard.
• Do not strike, drop, or otherwise impact the Imation USB Floppy Drive.
Technical Support
There are several ways to contact Imation for technical support.
Telephone Support:
U.S. and Canada: 1.800.936.4468
Australia: 1.800.244.181
New Zealand: 0800.445.922
Singapore: +65.383.7655 ([email protected])
Hong Kong: 852-216 12000
Taiwan: 0800-021-666 & 0800-056-058
Middle East: 00971 4 881 8008
Other countries outside the U.S., contact your
local Imation office or the Imation Web site.
Internet and FAQs: www.imation.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Drive Registration
To register on-line, go to www.imation.com/register
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Specifications
Model
D353FUE
Interface
USB (Universal Serial Bus Version 1.1)
System and Operating System Requirements
iMac, iBook, G3 or G4 made by Apple Computer, Inc. running
Mac OS 8.6 or higher (not compatible with Mac OS 8.1 or later)
PC running Windows 98, Windows 2000, Millennium Edition or Windows XP
Not compatible with FlashPath™adapters
Data Capacity
Mac Format 1.4 MB and PC Format 1.44MB
USB Transfer Rate
12 Mbits/sec
Drive Transfer Rate
500 Kbits/sec
Diskette Type
3.5" High Density (2HD)
Mac and PC: High-density diskette (1.4MB, 1.44MB)
PC only: Double-density diskette (720KB)
Power Requirements
DC +5V ±5% via USB cable
Dimensions
5.7"L x 4.1"W x .7"H
USB Cable Length
11.8" (300mm)-typical
Weight
.681 lbs. (310g)
MTBF
30,000 POH
Safety Standards
UL, CSA, TUV, CE, FCC
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Warranty
LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIMITATION OF REMEDIES*: Imation warrants that this product is free from defects in material and
manufacture at the time of purchase. If any such defect appears within 1 year, Imation’s entire liability is, at Imation’s option,
either (a) repair, or (b) replacement of the product, or (c) refund of the purchase price of the product, which must be returned to
Imation with proof of purchase. This warranty does not apply to product failure resulting from misuse, abuse, accident, neglect or
mishandling, improperly adjusted or maintained drives, incorrect environments or wear from ordinary use. IMATION SHALL NOT
BE LIABLE FOR ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL LOSS OR DAMAGE (INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION
DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS, SAVINGS OR DATA) IN ANY WAY RELATED TO THE PRODUCT. This does not preclude claims for
personal injury. Some states or countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts or the exclusion or limitation
of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific
legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state or country to country.
GARANTIE LIMITÉE ET LIMITE DE RECOURS : Imation garantit que ce produit est exempt de toute défectuosité, tant au point de
vue des matériaux que de la fabrication, au moment de l’achat. Dans le cas où ce produit présenterait un quelconque défaut de
fabrication ou de matériau au cours des 1 année, la seule obligation d’Imation est, au choix d’Imation, soit a) de réparer le produit,
soit b) de remplacer le produit, soit c) de rembourser le prix d’achat du produit, qui doit être retourné à Imation accompagné de la
preuve d’achat. Cette garantie ne couvre pas les défectuosités découlant de l’utilisation inadéquate ou abusive du produit, d’un
accident, d’un acte de négligence, d’une mauvaise manipulation, d’unités mal ajustées ou mal entretenues, d’environnements
inadéquats ou de l’usure due à l’usage normal. Imation ne saurait être responsable des pertes ou dommages, indirects,
spéciaux, conséquents ou fortuits (y compris, mais sans s’y limiter, les pertes de profits, d’économies ou de données)
découlant de quelque manière de l’utilisation de ce produit. Ceci n’exclut pas les actions en dommages-intérêts pour les
blessures personnelles. Les règlements de certaines provinces ou de certains pays n’autorisent ni les limites sur la durée de la
garantie limplicite ni l’exclusion ou la restriction des dommages spéciaux ou conséquents. Dans les cas où votre garantie serait
soumise à de tels règlements, les limites et restrictions exposées plus haut ne vous concernent pas. Cette garantie vous confère
des droits juridiques spécifiques, vous pouvez également vous prévaloir d’autres droits propres à une province ou un pays.
IN DER BUNDESREPUBLIK DEUTSCHLAND GELTEN FÜR DIE GEWÄHRLEISTUNG UND HAFTUNG ANSTELLE DER VORGENANNTEN
GARANTIEREGELUNGEN DIE HIERFÜR GESETZLICH VORGESCHRIEBENEN BESTIMMUNGEN.
HOTLINE: [phone]
GARANTIA LIMITADA Y LIMITACION DE RECURSOS: Imation garantiza que los materiales y la fabricación de este producto no tienen
defectos en el momento de su compra. Si surge algún desperfecto durante los 1 año, a partir de la fecha de compra, Imation se
responsabiliza completamente, según su criterio, a: (a) reparar o (b) reemplazar el producto, o (c) devolver el importe del producto,
el cual será devuelto con el comprobante de compra. Esta garantía no es aplicable a fallos del producto por mal uso, abuso,
accidente, negligencia o manipulación errónea, ajuste o mantenimiento inapropiado de las unidades, ambientes incorrectos o
desgaste debido a su uso normal. IMATION NO SERÁ RESPONSABLE POR NINGUNA PÉRDIDA O NINGÚN PERJUICIO INDIRECTO,
ESPECIAL, ACCIDENTAL O CONSECUENTE RELACIONADO CON EL PRODUCTO (INCLUSO PERJUICIOS ILIMITADOS POR PÉRDIDAS DE
GANANCIAS, AHORROS O DATOS). Esto no excluye las reclamaciones por lesiones personales. Algunos estados o países no permiten
limitaciones en la duración de una garantía implícita o en la exclusión, limitación, incidencia o consecuencia de los perjuicios; por
tanto, las anteriores limitaciones o exclusiones podrían no ser aplicables a su caso. Esta garantía le otorga derechos legales
específicos, y es posible que usted también tenga otros derechos que varíen según el estado o el país.
GARANZIA LIMITATA: Imation garantisce il prodotto contro i difetti di materiale e di lavorazione al momento dell’acquisto. Se si
riscontrano difetti di materiale puliture o dopo 1 anni dalla data di acquisto, il solo obbligo di Imation consiste nella riparazione,
oppure nella sostituzione del prodotto difettoso. La garanzia è resa nulla se il guasto del prodotto deriva dall’uso improprio o errato,
da negligenza, da unitá nastro regolate o mantentenute incorrettamente, dall’uso in ambienti non adatti o da usura dovuta a
normale utilizzo. IMATION NON È RESPONSABILE DEI DANNI INDIRETTI O DELLE PERDITE ACCIDENTALI DERIVATE DA USO
IMPROPRIO DEL PRODOTTO.
GARANTIA LIMITADA E LIMITE DE SOLUÇÕES: A Imation garante que este produto não possui nenhum defeito em seus materiais, nem
de fabricação, até o momento da compra. Se surgir algum defeito dentro de 1 ano desde a data da compra, (a), ou pela reposição
do produto (b), ou pela devolução do valor da compra do produto (c), o qual deverá ser devolvido à Imation com o comprovante de
compra. Este termo de garantia não se aplica a falhas do produto, decorrentes de uso incorreto, abusivo, acidentes, negligência ou
mau uso, discos inadequadamente adaptados ou recondicionados, ambiente incorreto ou desgaste pelo uso regular. IMATION NÃO
IRÁ SE RESPONSABILIZAR POR QUALQUER PERDA OU DANO INDIRETO, ESPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OU CIRCUNSTANCIAL (INCLUINDO
DANOS POR PERDA DE LUCRO, ECONOMIAS OU INFORMAÇÕES) DE QUALQUER FORMA RELACIONADO AO PRODUTO. Isto não exclui
reclamações por mau atendimento. Alguns estados ou países não prevêem limites sobre o prazo de garantia, ou sobre a exclusão
ou limitações ou sobre danos incidentais ou decorrentes de uso. Dessa forma, as limitações ou exclusões acima descritas podem
não ser aplicadas em seu caso. Esta garantia lhe dá direitos legais, e você pode usufruir de outros direitos que variam de estado
para estado, ou de país para país.
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1. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Information
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 against harmful
interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructions, may cause 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer for
compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
2. FCC Declaration of Conformity
The device complies with part 15 of the FCC (U.S.A.) rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
MITSUMI Electronics Corp.
5808 West Campus Circle Dr.
Irving, TX. 75063
Tel. [phone]
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Imation Enterprises Corp.
1 Imation Place
Oakdale, MN 55128-3414
888 466.3456 phone
800 537.4675 fax
www.imation.com
[email protected]
Imation Canada Inc.
P.O. Box/C.P. 5440
London, Ontario
N6A 5Z6 Canada
888 466.3456 phone (tél)
888 864.2260 fax (télec)
© Imation 2003
52000089459 B Rev. D
Imation and the Imation logo are trademarks of Imation Corp.
Macintosh, iMac, iBook, G3 and G4 are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corp.
Imation Enterprises Corp.
1 Imation Place
Oakdale, MN 55128-3414
Téléphone : 888 466.3456
Télécopieur : 800 537.4675
www.imation.com
[email protected]
Imation Canada Inc.
CP 5440
London (Ontario)
N6A 5Z6 Canada
Téléphone : 888 466.3456
Télécopieur : 888 864.2260
Imation Enterprises Corp.
1 Imation Place
Oakdale, MN 55128-3414
Teléfono 888.466.3456
Fax [phone]
www.imation.com
[email protected]
Imation Canada, Inc.
P.O.Box/C.P. 5440
London, Ontario
N6A 5Z6 Canada
Teléfono (tél) 888 466.3456
Fax (télec) 888 864.2260
Imation et le logo de Imation sont des marques de commerce de Imation Corp.
Macintosh, iMac, iBook, G3 et G4 sont des marques de commerce de
Apple Computer, Inc., enregistrées aux États-Unis et dans d’autres pays.
Windows est une marque déposée de Microsoft Corp.
Imation y el logotipo de Imation son marcas comerciales de Imation Corp.
Macintosh, iMac, iBook, G3 y G4 son marcas comerciales de Apple Computer, Inc.,
registradas en los Estados Unidos y en otros países.
Windows es una marca comercial registrada de Microsoft Corp.
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