IOGear GFR201 Memory Bank User manual

Memory Bank™
USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Flash Card Reader (GFR201InstallationManual)

Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR’s® Memory Bank™, one of the only Hi-Speed USB 2.0 flash card readers on
the market. IOGEAR® only manufactures high quality storage devices so we are sure you will be satisfied with
your purchase. IOGEAR® is dedicated to customer service and satisfaction, and wishes you the best with your
new Memory Bank™.
To better serve you, IOGEAR® offers an array of additional USB 2.0, USB, FireWire, KVM, and other peripheral
products. For more information, or to purchase additional IOGEAR® products, visit us at www.IOGEAR®.com.
We hope you enjoy using your Memory Bank™, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR®.
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PackageContents
Overview
Features
Requirements
Introduction
Installationof Memory Bank™
Installationof Memory Bank™ software
ConnectingMemoryBank™ toYourComputer
Device Removal
DriverRemoval
Care& Handling
Trouble Shooting
TechnicalSupport
Appendix
Specification
Radio&TV InterferenceStatement
LimitedWarranty
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Package Contents
This package contains:
1MemoryBank™ FlashCard Reader
1IOGEAR InstallationCD
1PowerAdapter
1User Manual
1Warranty Card
Ifanyof theitems aremissing ordamaged please contactyour dealer immediately.

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Overview
Overview
The Memory Bank™ USB 2.0 Flash Card Reader is yet another innovative Hi-Speed USB 2.0 solution developed
by IOGEAR®. The Memory Bank™ offers a complete high speed storage solutions at the fraction of the cost of
other external flash card readers.
Setup is fast and easy. Simply plug in the drive and install the software and you’re ready to go. The Memory
Bank™ offers a feature rich interface, complete with the latest in Hi-Speed technology.
IOGEAR® brings the next generation of USB to your computer.You will enjoy the convenience and reliability that
hasmade traditionalUSBan industry standard when itcomes toconnecting multiplehigh-techperipheraldevices.
USB 2.0 is the next generation of USB connectivity, providing additional bandwidth thus broadening the range of
peripherals that may be attached to your computers. USB 2.0 allows you to move data at a blazing rate of 480
Mbps (Megabits per second). Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is fully backward compatible with the first generation of USB
devices. With the increase in speed, USB 2.0 offers increased functionality, allowing more devices to share the
increasedbandwidth.
USB 2.0 is the right choice for your external storage environment.

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Features
Features
- 40Times FasterThanThe Original USB
- Supports High Speed DataTransfer Rates of up to 480 Mbps
- SupportsWindows® 98, 98SE, 2000, ME, XP
- Fully Backward CompatibleWith USB 1.1
- Hot Swappable - Plug-N-Play
- Mass Storage Compliant
- Convenient Size for easy placement
- 3-Year Limited Warranty

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For PC Users
- PC compatible 200 MHz or greater
- PC running Windows® 98SE, 2000, ME, XP
- Minimum 64MB RAM
- CD-ROM drive
- Available Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port
For Mac Users*
- Mac OS X or Later
- Available Hi-speed USB 2.0 Port
- CD-ROM drive
* Base Upon the Availability of the Mac Driver
Accessories / additional Products
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCI Card (GIC250U)
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 PCMCIA CardBus Card (GPU202)
HI-Speed USB 2.0 / FireWire Combo Card (GUF220)
Requirements

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Introduction
Introduction of the Memory Bank’s Underlying Technology
Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is the backbone of our Memory Bank™ Compact Flash Card Reader. USB 2.0 is the next
generation of USB connectivity, providing additional bandwidth thus broadening the range of peripherals that
may be attached to your computers.USB 2.0 will move data at a blazing rate of 480 Mbps (Megabits per sec-
ond),and is fully backward compatible withthe firstgenerationof USBdevices.Withthe increase in speed, USB
2.0 will offer increased functionality, allowing more devices to share the increased bandwidth.
With the increase in demand for USB 2.0 products IOGEAR® decided to provide our customers with a total
solution. We havetakensomeof thetop peripherals onthe marketand have upgradedthemto thenewUSB 2.0
standard.
USBis nowfaster andeasier touse thanit haseverbeen. Moving dataat ablazingspeedof 480Mbps(40 times
faster than the original USB) now allows for high speed devices to take full advantage of the bandwidth and
reliability offered by the new technology.

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Introduction
This manual contains information on the installation and capabilities of your new Memory Bank™ Flash Card
Reader.
In sections of the manual where sequential steps are listed, each action is listed with no indentation. Additional
text is included, but indented, to further explain each of these actions. A glossary has been added at the end of
the manual so you may look up unfamiliar terms.
A few things should be mentioned before explaining the installation procedure:
All IOGEAR® Memory Bank™ Flash Card Readers are tested before they are shipped.
Theconnectors on a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cabledesigned insuch away as toprevent plugging the cable in upside
down, backwards, or into a different type of connector.
At time of print, most computers do not have Hi-Speed USB 2.0 capabilities. To ensure optimum compatibility,
please make sure your computer is USB 2.0 compatible or has had a USB 2.0 upgrade card added to your
computer system.

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Pictorial Introduction
Front View
1.Power Indicator Light
2. Flash Card Eject Button

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Pictorial Introduction
Back View
1.Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable with Connector
2.Power Port

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Installation of Memory Bank™
Step. 1 Inspect Flash Card Reader and enclosed parts
1 Flash Card memory reader
1 AC adapter (included)
1 Installation CD (included)
Make sure your computer is not powered up
Step. 2
Step. 3
Insert mini plug into Memory Bank™ power port

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Intallation of Memory Bank™
Step. 5
Insert USB plug into available USB 2.0 port on your computer

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Insert the IOGEAR Installation CD into your
computer’s CDROM tray (It is not necessary to
install this driver underWindow 2000, ME, and XP).
Installation of Memory Bank™ Software
Select“Memory Bank™”in My Computer.
Double click“Memory Bank™”driver.
Step. 1
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Step. 4
Click “Next”on Installation Wizard screen.
(Continued) Step. 5
We recommend to choose“Complete”when
prompted how to install.
Step. 6
After the installation, you will be able to find
the flash card reader in My Computer when
power is applied to the Memory Bank™
Installation of Memory Bank™ Software

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Note: Before you begin, please make sure that the power to the device and your computer has been turned
off.
Step 1. Plugthe Power adapter into the side ofthe Memory Bank™in thepowerport (BusPowercansupport
most applications, but using the power adapter will assure the best performance).
Step 2. Plug the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable (Type A Connector) into the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port (Type A
Slot) located on the back of your computer in the PCI Card Bays.
Connecting Memory Bank™ to Your Computer

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Step 3. Plug the power adapter into an available AC outletin yourccomputerspowerstripor inan available wall
socket nearby.
Note: Take care when inserting the flashcard media in the reader. The module is keyed so it will only fit into the
socket in one direction. If you insert the media and it does not insert into the socket all the way easily,
remove and reverse rotate the position and reinsert the media into the socket.
Connecting Memory Bank™ to Your Computer

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Before you unplug the Memory Bank™, click on
the green arrow on the lower right corner of the
Window.
A message of [safely Remove…] will appear, click
on this message to remove the device.
Device Removal
Step. 1 Step. 2

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Device Removal
The system will tell you that you can safely unplug your Memory Bank™ now.
Device Removal Continued
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Driver RemovalDriver Removal
Driver Removal
Step. 1
Follow the path of “Start”>”Settings”>”Control Panel”. Step. 2
Click on“Add/Remove Programs”.