SCM Microsystems DAZZLE User manual

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CONTENTS
Getting Started
Connecting to a Macintosh
Connecting to a PC Compatible
How to Use Your Dazzle Card Reader
Dazzle OnDVD for
PC Compatible Computers
Troubleshooting Your Dazzle Card Reader
Obtaining Technical Support
How to Contact Us

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Introduction
What’s Included with
Your Dazzle Reader
System Requirements
Parts of Your Dazzle
Card Reader
Registering Your Dazzle Card Reader
GETTING
STARTED

Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this Dazzle card reader.
This product is a USB card reader/writer available in four different models (CompactFlash™,
SmartMedia™, MultiMediaCard™/Secure Digital™, and Memory Stick™) for new Apple iMac, iBook,
G3/G4, and PC compatible owners. It is easy to use and provides transfer rates of up to 900KB/s.
With this card reader, audio and video files, cell phone databases, and more can now be shared
easily between your digital device (camera, cell phone, MP3 player, etc) and your computer. Simply
remove the digital media from your digital device and insert it into the 6 In 1 (connected to your PC
or Mac) to transfer or view your digital data.
What's Included with your Dazzle Card Reader
Your Dazzle card reader includes the following package contents:
■Dazzle Card Reader
■Dazzle Installation CD (includes this User's Manual, drivers and free OnDVD bonus
software for use with PC compatible computers)
■Quick-Start Instructions (located on inside of insert card)
■Registration Card
■Warranty Certificate
System Requirements
PC Compatible:
■Desktop or laptop PC Compatible with an available USB port
■Windows 98, 98SE, 2000, Me, or XP
■CD-ROM Drive (for driver software installation when necessary)
Macintosh:
CompactFlash, SmartMedia, and MultiMediaCard/Secure Digital readers
■Macintosh computer with an available USB port
■Mac OS 8.6 or higher
■CD-ROM Drive (for driver software installation if necessary)
Memory Stick card reader
■ Macintosh computer with an available USB port
■Mac OS 9.0 or higher
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Parts of Your Card Reader
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Card slot
USB Connector
NOTE: Card slot size will differ with each model.

Registering Your Dazzle Card Reader
Thank you again for purchasing this Dazzle card reader. In order for us to better serve you, we
encourage you to register your card reader as soon as possible. There are several benefits to
registering:
Registering your Dazzle Card Reader entitles you to free periodic driver software
updates when available.
Registering your Dazzle Card Reader also entitles you to Technical Support from Dazzle.
There are three options for you to register your reader:
Register online at http://www.Dazzle.com/support/prodreg.html for instant
registration.
(or)
Complete and mail the included Registration Card.
(or)
Complete and fax the included Registration Card to Customer Service at 800-483-5106
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Installation Overview
Installing the Driver Software
Connecting to a USB Port
Connecting to a USB Hub
CONNECTING
to a Macintosh

Installation Overview
This card reader is relatively easy to install and operate. To avoid complications during the
installation process, please follow the steps in order as described in this section.
Installing the Driver Software
IMPORTANT NOTE: For the CompactFlash, MultiMediaCard/Secure Digital, and Memory
Stick card readers, driver installation is not required for Mac OS 9.x and greater. For the
SmartMedia card reader, driver installation is required.
Start up your Macintosh computer and close all applications.
Insert the Dazzle Installation CD-ROM.
Double-click on the "Dazzle Driver Installer" Icon.
A splash screen will appear. Click "Continue."
Another screen will appear containing the “Software License Agreement”. After viewing
the “Software License Agreement” click "Agree" to proceed.
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Select your reader model from the list provided on the screen to install the
appropriate drivers, and then click "Install."
Another splash screen will appear. Click “Continue”
A dialog box may appear advising that you may have to restart your computer after
installing the software, click "Ye s " to continue. Your Macintosh will then begin performing
the installation and a status bar will appear displaying the progress of the installation.
NOTE: the actual driver installation should only take a few seconds.
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A final dialog box will appear, (similar to the message below) advising that the software
was successfully installed. Click "Restart."
Congratulations! Driver installation is now complete. You may now connect the reader to
your computer after restarting. Proceed to the next page for instructions on connecting
your Dazzle card Reader.
INSTALLATION NOTE: If you attempt to attach the reader’s cable to the USB port of
your Macintosh or hub prior to installing the drivers, you may receive a message similar to
the one shown below:
If this occurs, click "Cancel", install the driver software from the Dazzle installation CD-ROM, and
then connect the reader. For more information on attaching USB devices proceed to the section
"Connecting to the USB Port" (page 11) or "Connecting to a USB Hub" (page 12).
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Connecting to a USB Port
Connect the USB connector of the Dazzle Card Reader to the USB port of your
Macintosh computer. Use only the primary ports located on the back (G3, G4) or
side (iMac, iBook) - do not use the USB ports on the keyboard.
Make sure the cable end is firmly connected. Be careful not to confuse the upper
and lower parts of the connector. Do not force connections, as this may damage the
computer or the card reader.
NOTE: The card reader may be connected to the computer while the computer is running.
In the illustration below, the card reader connects directly to the USB port on your
Macintosh. Your Dazzle Card Reader can also be connected to a USB hub - see next page for
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Connect the USB plug of the card
reader directly to the USB
port on your Macintosh.
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Connecting to a USB Hub
Connect the USB hub (purchased separately) to the USB port on your Macintosh.
NOTE: Use only with a powered USB hub.
Then connect the USB connector of the Dazzle Card Reader to a port on the
USB hub.
NOTE: The card reader may be plugged into the computer or hub while the computer is
running.
Make sure the cable ends are firmly connected. Be careful not to confuse the upper
and lower parts of the connector. Do not force connections, as this may damage the
computer or the Dazzle Card Reader.
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Attach the USB connector from the USB hub
to the USB port on your computer
Enlarged view
Attach the USB connector from
the reader to an available port on the
USB hub.
Enlarged view
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Installing the Driver Software
and OnDVD Software
on Windows 98, Me, and 2000
Installing the Driver Software on
Windows XP
Installing OnDVD on Windows XP
Connecting to a USB Port
Connecting to a USB Hub
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CONNECTING
to a PC Compatible

Installing the Driver Software and OnDVD Software
on Windows 98, Me, and 2000:
This card reader is relatively easy to install and operate. To avoid complications during the instal-
lation process, please follow the steps in order as described in this chapter. Before
connecting and using the card reader, you must first install the device drivers located on the
accompanying Dazzle Installation CD.
NOTE: The screenshots below may vary slightly from those on your computer screen.
IMPORTANT NOTE: For the CompactFlash, MultiMediaCard/Secure Digital,
and Memory Stick readers, driver installation is only required for Windows 98 and 98SE.
Driver installation is not required for Windows 2000 and Windows Me. Simply connect the
card reader and access the reader by using the “RemovableDisk” icon in “My Computer”.
For the SmartMedia card reader, driver installation is required.
Start your computer running Windows.
Close all open applications and insert
the Dazzle Installation CD. The auto-run
program will then launch the setup
application automatically.
If the installer does not begin
momentarily, double-click on "My
Computer." Next double-click on the
drive corresponding to your CD-ROM,
then double-click on the "Setup.exe"
file to begin.
A menu will appear with several
options (as shown on top left). Select
"Install Drivers" from the first menu.
NOTE: From this menu you can also
install Dazzle OnDVD and Acrobat
Reader.
On the next screen (as shown on
bottom left), select your reader model
from the four models displayed.
(CompactFlash, MultiMediaCard/Secure
Digital, SmartMedia, and Memory
Stick).
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Click Install Drivers.
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After a moment the setup
program displays a dialog box similar to
the one as shown on left. Click "Next."
Read the license agreement. To agree
to the terms of the License Agreement
and continue the installation,
click “Yes”.
Click "Next," to install the drivers to the
default location on your computer.
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Click Next.
Click Yes.
Click Next.

Click "Next" to accept the default
program folder that will be installed for
your Dazzle Card Reader.
An overview of the installation will
appear. Click "Next" to continue the
installation.
You will then see a status window
advising the progress of the current
installation (as shown on left).
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Click Next.
Click Next.

A dialog box will appear asking if you
would like to read the included “Read
Me” file. To view the “Read Me” file,
click "Next." A new window containing
the Read Me will open. When
finished viewing the “Read Me” file
close the window. If you choose not to
view the Read Me, deselect the check
box near "Yes I want to view the Read
Me file" and click "Next."
Click "Finish" to complete the driver
software installation.
NOTE: When installing the SmartMedia
card reader on Windows 2000, after the
driver software is complete, you will be
prompted to select either “Yes I want
to restart my computer now”, or, “No, I
will restart my computer later.” To
install the Dazzle OnDVD Software it
will be necessary to select “No, I will
restart my computer later.” If you do
not wish install the OnDVD Software,
simply clicking “Finish” will suffice.
To install the Dazzle OnDVD Bonus
Software, click “Install Dazzle OnDVD
Software.”
If you choose not to install the
software, click “EXIT” and restart your
computer. Refer to the sections
“Connecting to a USB Port”, or
“Connecting to a USB Hub”
respectively for information on
connecting your card reader.
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At the OnDVD Welcome Screen, click
“Next” to continue the installation.
Read the License Agreement. To agree
to the terms of the License Agreement
and continue with the OnDVD
installation, click “Yes” as shown on
left.
Click “Next”, to install OnDVD to the
default location on your computer.
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Click Yes
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OnDVD will begin the installation
operation displaying a status box as
shown on left.
Click “Finish” to restart your computer.
INSTALLATION NOTE: If you
attempt to attach the reader’s cable to
the USB port of your PC or hub prior to
installing the drivers, you may receive a
message similar to the one shown on
left.
If this occurs, click “Cancel”, install the
driver software from the CD-ROM, and
then connect the reader. For more
information on attaching USB devices,
proceed to the section “Connecting to
the USB Port” (page 23) or
“Connecting to a USB Hub” (page 24).
Congratulations! The installation is now
complete. You may connect the Dazzle
Card Reader to your computer after
restarting. Proceed to “Connecting to a
USB Port”, or, “Connecting to a USB
Hub” respectively for information on
connecting your card reader.
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Installing the Driver Software on Windows XP:
IMPORTANT NOTE: For the CompactFlash, MultiMediaCard/Secure Digital, and Memory Stick
card readers, driver installation is not required for Windows XP. Simply connect the card reader
and access the reader by using the “RemovableDisk” icon in “My Computer”. For the
SmartMedia card reader, driver installation is required and is detailed below.
Installing your SmartMedia card reader on Windows XP
Connect your SmartMedia card reader
to the USB port on your computer or
USB hub. "New Hardware Found, eUSB
SmartMedia Adapter," will be displayed
in the lower right-hand corner of your
desktop.
Next the "Found New Hardware
Wizard" will be displayed. "Found
New Hardware Wizard" will ask "If your
hardware came with an installation CD
or floppy disk, insert it now".
Insert the Dazzle Installation CD into
your CD-ROM drive. By default, "Install
the software automatically
(Recommended)” will be selected.
Inserting the Dazzle Installation CD will
continue the installation process. You
do not have to click the "Next" button.
Windows will automatically search for
and install the drivers.
Once Windows installs the driver click
"Finish" to complete the installation.
Congratulations! Driver installation is
now complete.
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