Kensington Pocket Media Center User manual

Pocket Media Center
User Manual
Please read this short manual to learn valuable information about the proper
use and installation of your new Kensington Pocket Media Center. Register your
new Kensington Pocket Media Center on line at www.register.kensington.com.
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READ FIRST!
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Installation Instructions
Windows XP, 2000, and Mac OS
NOTE For Windows 2000 and XP, please download the “latest” service pack from
the Microsoft® Web site http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com and install it before
you install this product.
You must be logged into Windows with the appropriate privileges to install a
hardware device. If you have difficulties installing the reader on a computer at your
office (or on a company-provided notebook computer), please ask your company’s
network administrator.
. With your computer running, plug the Kensington Pocket Media Center into an
available USB port as described on page 4.
2. These operating systems will detect the reader as a new device and install the
appropriate device drivers automatically.
Included in This Package
• The Kensington Pocket Media Center
• This User’s Manual
• USB Cable
• AC Adapter
• Travel Bag
System Requirements
Hardware
• PC with a Pentium®processor or equivalent, or Macintosh®with
PowerPC or higher
• USB port (USB 2.0 recommended for faster data transfer)
Operating System
• Windows 2000 with Service Pack 3, or XP with Service Pack
•Mac®OS 0.2.2 or higher
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Using the Reader
Inserting a memory card into the reader
You can insert memory cards into the reader while the computer is running.
A slight delay is normal before the computer recognizes the new memory card.
The Kensington Pocket Media Center supports 15 types of memory cards.
Make sure that you insert the memory card firmly but gently into the appropri-
ate slot as illustrated above. Do not attempt to force a memory card into a slot.
Compact Flash/IBM MicroDrive Look for the connectors along one edge of the
card. Insert that edge of the card into the reader, with the card’s label facing up.
Memory Stick Insert with the rounded corner at the upper left and the gold
contacts facing down.
Smart Media card Insert with the notched corner at the upper right and the
gold contacts facing up.
MultiMediaCard/Secure Digital card Insert with the notched corner at the
upper right and the gold contacts facing down.
Connecting the Reader
Using the included cable, plug in the type B mini USB plug into the Kensington
Pocket Media Center.
Then plug the standard type A USB plug into an available USB port on your
computer.
Make sure that the cable is firmly connected, but do not force it.
There is no need to turn off your computer before connecting or disconnecting
a USB device.
The Kensington Pocket Media Center is a USB 2.0 device. If you plug the reader
into an older USB .x port or hub, Windows XP will display a warning message.
Close the message window to continue. The reader will work with a USB .x
connection, but it will operate at reduced speed (a maximum of 2 Megabits
per second, compared to 480 Megabits per second maximum with USB 2.0).
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On some Windows XP systems where mapped network drives are used and
available drive letters are not continuous, the removable drive may be overlapped
with the network drive letter, causing the drive letter to be reassigned. Use the
“Disk Management” facility provided by Windows XP to follow the proper steps.
Once the new drive letters are assigned, there should be no future conflicts regard-
less of which USB port the product is connected to.
IMPORTANT If you do not see the disk drive icons in My Computer, unplug the
reader from your computer’s USB port and then plug it in again.
Mac OS
When you insert a memory card into one of the reader’s four media slots, the
memory card appears on your Mac OS desktop as a removable disk drive.
Memory cards appear on your Mac OS desktop as disk drive icons.
If you insert an IBM MicroDrive memory card, the new disk drive icon will be
labeled “MICRODRIVE.” Otherwise, the new drive will appear as “Unlabeled.”
To see the contents of the memory card, double-click on the appropriate
drive icon.
IMPORTANT If you have inserted a memory card into the slot and still do not see
the disk drive icon on your Mac OS desktop, unplug the reader from your computer’s
USB port and then plug it in again.
Viewing the Contents of the Memory Card
Windows
The reader’s four media slots appear in My Computer as four Removable Disks.
The actual drive letters displayed in My Computer may vary from this example
if you have multiple hard drives, mapped network drives, CD-ROM drives, or
other removable media drives installed in your computer. On your computer
they could appear as (G:), (H:), (I:), and (J:), or any other combination of letters.
No matter what drive letters are used, the order of the four Removable Disks
is the same. The disk drive icons represent the following memory card slots,
in this order:
(E:) Compact Flash/IBM MicroDrive
(F:) Smart Media
(G:) Secure Digital /MultiMediaCard
(H:) Memory Stick
If you insert an IBM MicroDrive memory card, the "Removable Disk" label for
the first media slot changes to "MICRODRIVE."
To see the contents of the memory card, double-click on the appropriate
drive icon.
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Removing a Memory Card From the Reader
You can remove memory cards from the reader while your computer is running,
but it is important never to remove a card while the reader is transferring
information to your computer.
To remove a memory card safely
. If the reader is transferring data, wait until the transfer is complete.
2. Follow the steps below for your operating system to safely eject the card:
All Windows Operating Systems
a. Open My Computer.
b. Right-click on the disk drive icon for the memory card that you wish to
eject, and choose Eject.
c. Remove the memory card from the reader.
Mac OS
a. Drag the disk drive icon for the memory card to the trash.
b. Remove the memory card from the reader.
Copying Files From a Memory Card
You can copy files from a memory card in the same way that you copy files from
any diskette or CD-ROM. Make sure that the data transfer between the memory
card and your computer is complete before you remove the memory card.
When you insert a memory card under Windows XP, a window may pop up
with a choice of options. Choose the option you want and click OK.
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Disconnecting the reader under Windows XP
a. Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the system tray.
b. Select USB Mass Storage Device and then click the Stop button.
Disconnecting the Reader While Your Computer is Running
You can connect and disconnect the reader while the computer is running.
However, you should never remove a memory card or unplug the reader while
it is transferring data.
To safely unplug the reader
. If the reader is transferring data, wait until the transfer is complete.
2. Properly eject any memory cards, and remove the cards from the reader as
described on page 9.
3. Follow the instructions below for your operating system to safely unplug
the reader.
Disconnecting the reader under Mac OS
Once you have ejected any mounted memory cards by dragging their icons to
the trash and removing the cards from the reader, you can safely unplug the
reader from your computer.
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Specifications
Supported Media Formats
• Compact Flash® Card (Types , 2, Ultra 2, Ultra 3, and Extreme)
• Secure Digital™ Card (standard SD, mini, Ultra, and Extreme)
• Memory Stick™ (standard, Duo, and Pro)
• SmartMedia™ Card
• IBM Microdrive
• MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Data Rates
The Kensington Card Reader can transfer data at up to 480 Megabits per second.
If your computer, operating system, and USB port (and USB hub if you use one)
support USB 2.0, your card reader will automatically use this high-speed transfer.
If not, your card reader will still work, but at the USB . full speed of 2 Megabits
per second. With USB 2.0, the transfer rate is limited by the read/write speed of
the flash memory card. The actual data transfer rate is also limited by the storage
media itself. Reference your memory card manual for the specification of the
memory card.
Hardware built before April 2002 usually supports USB . . If your computer has
USB . ports built in, you can purchase a USB 2.0 plug-in card. The following
operating systems support USB 2.0: Windows 2000 with Microsoft USB driver
version 5. .2600.0, Windows XP with Service Pack 3 or higher, and Mac OS 0.2.2
or higher.
Technical Support
In North America, technical support is available to all registered users of
Kensington products. There is no charge for technical support except long
distance charges where applicable. Technical Support Contact information
can be found on the back cover of this manual.
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c. Click OK, and then close the Safely Remove Hardware window.
d. Disconnect the reader from your computer’s USB port.
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Federal Communications Commission Radio Frequency
Interference Statement
Note: The Kensington Pocket Media Center model no. 332 6 has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 5 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.
MODIFICATIONS Modifications not expressly approved by Kensington may void the user’s
authority to operate the device under FCC regulations and must not be made.
SHIELDED CABLES In order to meet FCC requirements, all connections to equipment using
a Kensington input device should be made using only the shielded cable provided.
Declaration of Conformity Compliance Statement for the
Kensington Pocket Media Center
The Kensington Pocket Media Center model no. 332 6 complies with Part 5 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to two conditions: ( ) This device may not cause harmful
interference, and, (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation. As defined in Section 2.909 of
the FCC Rules, the responsible party for this device is Kensington Technology Group,
333 Twin Dolphin Drive, Sixth Floor, Redwood Shores, CA 94065, USA, [phone].
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Technical Support Tips
• You may find the answer to your problem in the Frequently Asked
Questions (FAQ) section of the Support area on the Kensington Web
site: www.support.kensington.com.
• Call from a phone where you have access to your computer.
• Be prepared to provide the following information
- Name, address, and telephone number
- The name of the Kensington product
- Make and model of your computer
- Your system software and version
- Symptoms of the problem and what led to them
1-Year Warranty
KENSINGTON TECHNOLOGY GROUP (“KENSINGTON”) warrants this PRODUCT against
defects in material and workmanship under normal use and service for one year from the
original date of purchase. KENSINGTON, at its option, shall repair or replace the defective
unit covered by this warranty. Please retain the dated sales receipt as evidence of the date
of purchase. You will need it for any warranty service.
In order to keep this warranty in effect, the product must have been handled and used as
prescribed in the instructions accompanying this warranty. This warranty does not cover
any damage due to accident, misuse, abuse, or negligence. This warranty is valid only if
the product is used on the computer or system specified on the product box. Please check
product box for details or call technical support.
Repair or replacement, as provided under this warranty, is your exclusive remedy.
KENSINGTON shall not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages. Implied
warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose on this product are
limited in duration to the duration of this warranty.
Some states/countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or
consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. Some
states/countries do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitation may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights that vary from state to state and country to country.
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Contacting Kensington
Troubleshooting information and answers to frequently asked questions
are available 24 hours a day on the Kensington Web site at
www.support.kensington.com.
Support by Telephone
Technical Support is available by telephone.
Please visit www.kensington.com for hours.
U.S. and Canada 800-535-4242 or 650-572-2700
Mexico 52(55)5384-0620
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This manual is copyright © 2005 Kensington Technology Group, a division of ACCO Brands, Inc. Any unauthorized copying,
duplicating, or other reproduction of the contents hereof is prohibited without written consent from Kensington Technology Group.
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