Panasonic ZU-9PS Series User manual

Smart Card Reader
Operation Manual
Model No. ZU-9PS Series
Table of Contents
Safety Cautions ..................................1
1.Notes for the use.............................3
2.Product package checking.............5
3.Na es and operation of parts ....... 6
4.How to use the product .................. 7
5.Inspection and aintenance..........9
6.Before sending for repair service ......10
7.Main specifications .......................11
8.After-sale service ..........................12
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Us se e i it t w we el ll l, , a an nd d s sa av ve e p po ow we er r w we el ll l
 Thank you for purchasing Panasonic Smart Card Reader.
 Read this Operation Manual carefully, and use it correctly. Store this
Operation Manual and read it hen necessary.
 This Operation Manual describes basic method for using, checking
and maintaining this card reader.
This Operation Manual does not cover contents regarding application programs.

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SA AF FE ET TY Y C CA AU UT TI IO ON NS S
Be sure to follo cautions.
 Before using this equipment, read these “SAFETY CAUTIONS” carefully, and use it correctly.
 Cautions mentioned here explain points to be surely observed as belo in order to prevent
danger that incur to user or other people, and damages that may be caused to assets in
advance.
 Degree of danger and damages that may occur in case this equipment is misused by
disregarding indicated cautions is explained by classifying ith the follo ing signs.
CAUTION
THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT A POSSIBILITY
OF INJURY IS ASSUMED AND OCCURRENCE
OF ONLY MATERIAL DAMAGE IS ASSUMED.
 The follo ing graphic signs explain contents to be observed.
This graphic sign indicates “PROHIBITION” of things that you must not
do.
This graphic sign indicates “FORCIBLE EXECUTION” of things that you
al ays have to do.
CAUTIONS
Do not apply strong
shock or thro the
product.
Trouble may be caused.
PROHIBITED
Do not disassemble or
remodel the product.
The equipment may break
do n.
DISASSEMBLY
PROHIBITED
Do not put foreign matter
into the equipment.
It may break do n.
PROHIBITED
Do not ater the
equipment.
It may generate heat or
catch fire.
WATERING
PROHIBITED
Never short connector
terminals.
Trouble or injury may be
caused.
PROHIBITED
Do not put the equipment in
a micro ave oven or high-
pressure container.
Heat generation, smoking
or explosion of circuit parts
may be caused.
PROHIBITED
Do not place the product
in a dusty or damp place
or a place subject to
direct sunlight.
PROHIBITED
Store the product out of
reach of small children.

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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply ith 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 ith the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Ho ever, there is no guarantee that interference ill not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, hich 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 follo ing measures:
- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
- Increase the separation bet een the equipment and receiver.
- Connect equipment into outlet on a circuit different from that to hich the
receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cable
hen connecting to computer.
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s
authority to operate this product.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: Panasonic
Product: USB Smart Card Reader, Model ZU-9PS Family
DoC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America
Three Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Telephone No: [phone]
This device complies ith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the follo ing t o conditions: (1) This device may not cause
harmful interface, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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1. . N No ot te es s f fo or r t th he e u us se e
 Be sure to observe the follo ing notes. Other ise, trouble or operation
error may be caused.
1. This equipment is not dust-proof structured. Please use it indoors
ith less dust. If dust gets inside through the card inserting port,
reading of a card may be adversely affected. In case you do not
use the equipment for a long time, put the cover on the inserting
port or store the equipment in a dust-free place in order to prevent
invasion or accumulation of dust.
2. Do not use or leave the equipment in a place subject to direct
sunlight or hot air of a heater or a damp place. Do not leave the
equipment particularly in a locked automobile.
3. This equipment is not ater-proof structured. Be careful so that no
moisture (coffee, juice etc.) is poured over it.
4. If you move the equipment from a cold place to a arm place,
de ing may occur inside and normal operation may be disabled.
In such cases, disconnect the USB cable from the PC and do not
use this card reader until attached de s evaporate.
5. Do not insert anything other than a card into the card inserting port.
6. Do not use any broken or heavily deformed cards. Trouble may be
caused.
7. In case a card is stained ith s eat or oil of cosmetics, ipe off the
stain before using the card.
8. Do not apply strong shock to the card reader by hitting it against
something hard or dropping it. Trouble may be caused.
9. Do not press the case or force a card into the card reader ith
strong force. Trouble may be caused.

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10. Do not remove a card or disconnect the USB cable during the
access to a card. In case application soft are (PC side) instructs
you to remove or insert a card, follo the instructions.
11. If you are using a mobile phone or ireless LAN card near this card
reader, this reader may not function properly. Use such equipment
a ay from this card reader.
12. Do not ind the cable around the main unit. Disconnection may be
caused. Do not apply load to the root of the cable. (The bundling
method in the figure right belo is recommended.)
This card reader is B information technology equipment according to
the standard of Voluntary Control Council for Interference by
Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Although this equipment
is intended for use in home environment, poor reception may be
caused if this equipment is used near a radio or TV set. Use it
correctly follo ing instructions of Operation Manual.

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2. . P Pr ro od du uc ct t p pa ac ck ka ag ge e c ch he ec ck ki in ng g
 Please check that the follo ing items are packed inside.
Smart Card Reader 1 unit
CD - ROM for
driver soft are 1 piece
Operation Manual
(this manual) 1 copy

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3. . N Na a e es s a an nd d o op pe er ra at ti io on n o of f p pa ar rt ts s
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 Card inserting port:
To insert a card, fit the IC contact direction to the inserting direction mark near
the inserting port and insert a card correctly.
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 LED:
This LED flashes hen this card reader is connected to PC. This LED goes
ON hen a card is correctly inserted into this card reader. Depending on PC
Models, the state of this LED may be different.
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 USB cable:
To connect this card reader to PC.
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 Stand flaps:
These stand flaps can be used to use the card reader as a stationery type
reader or for hanging it on the LCD panel of a notebook PC.
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 Strap hook:
Pass a strap available on the market through this strap hook to use this card
reader.
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4. . H Ho ow w t to o u us se e t th he e p pr ro od du uc ct t
 Install the soft are ithout connecting the smart card reader to PC.
Using the floppy disk attached to the product, install the driver soft are.
 Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive of PC.
 Execute the file “INSTALL.EXE” in the floppy disk.
 Check that “INSTALL” is selected, and click on “OK”.
 Install the soft are follo ing the contents displayed on the screen.
 Reboot the PC.
After reboot, check the state of the service of the smart card.
Open “Control panel” – “Tools” – “Service”
 If the display of the control panel is “Category Vie ”, “Tools” is in the follo ing.
 In case of Windo s
®
XP
 “Performance & maintenance”
 In case of Windo s
®
Vista
 “System & maintenance”
 In case of Windo s
®
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 “System & Security”
Next, double-click on “Smart Card” on the list, set “Start-up mode” to
“Auto”, press “Start button” and set “Service status” to “Start”.
Refer to the install manual in the CD-ROM for details of the installation method.
There are follo ing ays to use the stand flaps.
 Set up the stand flaps as sho n in the right
figure.
 Setting up/do n the stand flaps cause some friction
sound, but it ill cause no problem to the
performance of the product.
Installing the driver software
Using stand flaps

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 In case of a desktop PC, put the card reader
on the stand flaps. In case of a notebook PC,
you can hang the card reader on the LCD
panel as sho n in the right figure.
 Be careful in handling the card reader so that it does
not fall off.
Connect the USB cable to PC or USB hub.
 It is recommended to use the self-po er (having
po er supply of its o n) type USB hub that is
capable of supplying sufficient drive current.
It is necessary to separately install the application soft are on the PC side in
order to operate this card reader. Prepare application soft are appropriate for
the purpose of the use, and install it.
 Follo ing instructions of the application soft are, insert a card into the card
inserting port. As for the card inserting direction, fit to the inserting direction
mark on the card reader, place the IC chip face up, and insert a card correctly
in the arro direction.
 Follo ing instructions of the application soft are, take out the card.
<Insert a card>
LED ON
<Card in use>
LED ON
< Take out the card >
LED flashing
(After the fixed time,
LED OFF)
Connecting to PC/USB hub
Using cards

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5. . I In ns sp pe ec ct ti io on n a an nd d a ai in nt te en na an nc ce e
 To clean the smart card reader, ipe off dirt on the case ith dry cloth.
 Do not use benzene, alcohol or thinner. The case ill deteriorate or
coating ill come off.
 In case the stain is heavy, soak cloth in kitchen cleaner (neutral) diluted
ith ater, squeeze it ell, ipe off the stain, and finish-clean ith dry
cloth.

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6. . B Be ef fo or re e s se en nd di in ng g f fo or r r re ep pa ai ir r s se er rv vi ic ce e
 Check the follo ing items, and if the card reader is still abnormal,
contact the retailer of your purchase.
Sy pto Point to check
 Is a card correctly inserted?
Check for face/back or front/back of the card.
Is the card inserted correctly ith the IC chip face
up and in the arro direction of the card?
 Did you disconnect the USB cable?
 Did you install the driver soft are
correctly?
 Is “!” mark displayed for the driver in the
device manager?
It is possible that the driver soft are is not
installed correctly. For details, refer to the
installation manual in the attached floppy disk.
Application soft are
does not operate
properly.
 Is the service of smart card started?
It is necessary that service of the smart card is
started. For details, refer to the installation
manual in the attached floppy disk.

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7. . M Ma ai in n s sp pe ec ci if fi ic ca at ti io on ns s
Ite Specification
Model No.
ZU-9PS Series
Display LED (green)
Communication unit USB Ver.1.1 supporting Full Speed
Po er supply Supply from PC through USB (Bus po er)
Outside dimensions (W) 69 mm x (L) 80 mm x (H) 15.5 mm
Weight Approximately 65 g
50 cm cable
Approximately 90 g
180 cm cable
Operation assured
temperature
0
o
C ~ 40
o
C
Operating humidity
90 %RH MAX (No de ing allo ed)
Storage temperature
-25
o
C ~ 60
o
C
Environmental condition
Storage humidity
90 %RH MAX (No de ing allo ed)
Life of contact Approximately 100,000 times
The above value varies according to the operating
condition and environment.
 These specifications are subject to change ithout prior notice for enhancement of performance.

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8. . A Af ft te er r- -s sa al le e s se er rv vi ic ce e (Read this section ell)
This guaranty shall apply only to trouble attributable to the manufacture for six
months from the date of purchase.
(This guaranty shall not apply to any trouble due to mishandling.)
For repair, handling and maintenance, consult the retailer of your purchase.
The minimum stock period for repair performance parts of ZU-9PS series shall
be five years from the date of production discontinuation.
 Repair performance parts are those necessary for maintaining functions of the product.
Guaranty Period
Product Repairs
Note