SIIG US2253 User manual

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USB 2.0 8-in-1 Reader/Writer
Quick Installation Guide
Features and Benefits
•Compliant with high-speed USB 2.0
specifications
•Compliant with USB Storage Class 1.0
specifications
•Low power consumption-powered from
the system. No power adapter required!
•Hot-swapping feature allows you to
attach/detach USB devices without
powering your computer off
•Designed for devices using CF type I/II,
IBMMicrodrive,SM,MemoryStick(Pro),
MagicGate Memory Stick, SD and MMC
memory cards
Note: USB 2.0 devices are limited to USB
1.1 speed when they are connected to
USB 1.1 host adapter or USB 1.1 hubs.
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Memory Stick
MagicGate MS
Memory Stick Pro
USB Connector
Layout
Figure 1. Layout
Important: When the reader/writer is
connected to the computer the Power/Activity
LED will be on.
Note: Do not unplug the reader/writer
or remove your memory card(s) while
the Power/Activity LED is flashing.
Smart Media
CF/Microdrive
SD/MMC
Power/Activity LED

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System Requirements
• PC or Mac computer with an available
USB port (USB 2.0 recommended)
• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP
• Windows Server 2003
• Mac OS X (v10.1.3) or later
Package Contents
• (1) USB 2.0 8-in-1 Reader/Writer
• (1) USB cable (Type A to Mini 5-pin)
• (1) Driver CD
• This Quick Installation Guide
Installation
Windows 98SE
Do not connect the reader/writer until after
the driver has been installed.
1. Bootupyoursystemandinsertthedriver
CD.

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2. Autorun should start the installation. If
Autorun does not start, click Start, then
Run. Type D:\Autorun.exe, then click
OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM
drive letter)
3. Click Install Device, follow on-screen
instructions to install the driver, then
restart Windows.
4. Connect the reader/writer to a USB port
and the drivers will load automatically.
Windows 2000
Windows 2000 with service pack 2 or earlier:
Do not connect the reader/writer until after
the driver has been installed.
1. Boot up your system and insert the driver
CD.
2. Autorun should start the installation. If
Autorun does not start, click Start, then
Run. Type D:\Autorun.exe, then click
OK. (Change D: to match your CD-ROM
drive letter)

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3. Click Install Device, follow on-screen
instructions to install the driver, then
restart Windows.
4. Connect the reader/writer to a USB port
and the drivers will load automatically.
Windows 2000 with service pack 3 or later:
Important: Windows 2000 with sp3 or later
automatically detects and installs the correct
drivers for this reader/writer when connected.
No driver installation is needed. Refer to
Accessing Memory Cards, on page 9, for the
order in which the memory slots appear.
However, it's hard to distinguish one drive
from another unless you install the provided
software that labels each drive. If you choose
to install this optional software, please follow
the directions on page 4, under Windows 2000
with service pack 2 or earlier.

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Windows ME/XP
Important: WindowsMEandXPautomatically
detects and installs the correct drivers for this
reader/writer when connected. No driver
installation is needed. Refer to Accessing
Memory Cards, on page 9, for the order in
which the memory slots appear.
However, it's hard to distinguish one drive
from another unless you install the provided
software that labels each drive. If you choose
to install this optional software, please follow
the directions below. This optional software is
only compatible in XP with SP1 installed.
1. Insert the driver CD. Autorun should
start the installation. If autorun does not
start, click Start, then Run. Type
D:\Autorun.exe, then click OK.
(ChangeD:tomatchyourCD-ROMdrive
letter)
2. Click Install device, then follow the on-
screen instructions to install the software.
Restart the computer to complete the
installation.

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Windows Server 2003
Important:WindowsServer2003automatically
detects and installs the correct drivers for this
device. Refer to Accessing Memory Cards, on
page 9, for the order in which the memory slots
appear.
Mac OS X (v10.1.3) or later
MacOSX(v10.1.3)orlaterautomaticallydetects
and installs the correct drivers for this reader/
writer. No driver installation is needed.
UninstallingDriver/Software
For 98 SE Driver/ME Optional Software
1. Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Double click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Click USB Storage Driver, then click
Add/Remove button.
4. Click Yes, then Ok.

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For 2000 Driver/Optional Software
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2. Double click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Click Generic USB Mass Storage Driver,
then click Change/Remove.
4. Click Yes, then Ok.
For XP Optional Software
1. Click Start, Control Panel, Add or
Remove Programs.
2. Click Generic color icon driver, then
click Change/Remove.
3. Click Yes, then Ok.
InsertingMemoryCards
For CompactFlash, IBM MicroDrive, and
Memory Stick memory cards, insert with the
top label facing up.
For SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard, and
SecureDigital memory cards, insert with the
top label facing down and gold pins facing up.

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RemovingMemoryCards
For Windows:
Memory cards can be removed at any time.
For Mac:
Drag the memory card's drive icon into the
Trashcan before removing it from the reader/
writer.
Important: Wait for the LED to stop flashing
before removing your memory card(s).
AccessingMemoryCards
When the USB 2.0 8-in-1 Reader/Writer is
successfully installed, four Removable Disk
icons appear in My Computer. To access any
onedrive,doubleclicktheiconthatcorresponds
to the memory card. The memory card slots
appear in this order: CF/Microdrive,
SmartMedia, SecureDigital/Multimediacard,
and Memory Stick respectively.

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Technical Support
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has the answers!
Simply visit our Web site at www.siig.com and click
Support. Our online support database is updated daily
with new drivers and solutions. The answers to your
problems could be just a few clicks away.
If you can't find answers or solutions to your questions,
you have an option to submit the problems online to one
of our technical support analysts and we will promptly
respond to you with answers or solutions.
The 5-year manufacturer warranty supplied with this
product is offered by SIIG, Inc. If you should happen to
encounter any problems with this product, please follow
the procedures below.
1. If it is within the store's return policy period,
return the product to the store where you
purchased from.
2. Ifyourpurchasehaspassedthestore'sreturnpolicy
period, contact SIIG. See SIIG's Limited 5-year
Warranty for more information.
Online Product Registration
Please visit www.siig.com, click Support, then
Registertoregisteryour productonline.

LIMITED5YEARWARRANTY
The Company warrants to the original buyer of this product that the
hardware is free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period
of five years from the date of purchase from a reseller or dealer.
If the product has been modified without written approval by the
Company, or the failure is a result of misuse, abuse or misapplication
as determined by the Company, the warranty is void and the Company
has no obligation to repair or replace the product.
Follow these steps to have the defective product repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit
the problem. A Technical Support Analyst will troubleshoot the
problem. If the product is determined to be defective, our RMA
department will issue you an RMA number. If you don't have
Internet access, contact our RMA department at [phone].
Step 2: Ship the product.
- Properly pack the product for shipping. All software, cable(s) and
other accessories that came with the original package must be
included.
- Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package,
and will not be responsible for a product returned
without an RMA number posted on the outside of the
shipping carton.
- You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to SIIG at
the following address:
SIIG, Inc. RMA # _______________
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
Step 3: SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in
the U.S and International Economy outside of the U.S at no cost to
the customer.

USB2.08-in-1Reader/WriterisatrademarkofSIIG,Inc. Allothernames
used in this publication are for identification only and may be
trademarksoftheirrespectivecompanies.
September, 2004 Copyright ©2004 by SIIG, Inc.
PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER
USB 2.0 8-in-1 Reader/Writer US2253
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15,
CLASS B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR
OFFICE USE
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 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.
THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR
PRODUCT COMPLIANCE
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Ave.
Fremont, CA 94538-3152
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