SIIG JU-PC1812-S1 User manual

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Hi-SpeedUSB18-in-1
Reader/Writer
Quick Installation Guide
04-0372A
FeaturesandBenefits
• Compliant with high-speed USB 2.0 specifications
• CompliantwithUSBStorageClass1.0specifications
• Lowpowerconsumption-poweredfromthesystem.
No power adapter required!
• Hot-swapping feature allows you to attach/detach
USB devices without powering your computer off
• DesignedfordevicesusingCFtypeI/II,MicroDrive,
Magicstor,SM,xDPictureCard,SD,miniSD,MMC,
RSMMC and Memory Stick 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.
SystemRequirements
• PC or Mac computer with an available USB port
(USB 2.0 recommended)
• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server 2003
• Mac OS 9.x and Mac OS X (v10.1.3) or later
PackageContents
•Hi-SpeedUSB18-in-1Reader/Writer
• USB cable (Type A to Mini 5-pin)
• DriverCD
• This quick installation guide

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Layout
Memory Stick
USB connector
CF/MicroDrive/
Magicstor
SD/miniSD/
MMC/RSMMC
Activity LED
SmartMedia/xD
Figure 1. Layout
Note: Do not unplug the reader/writer or remove
your memory card(s) while the Activity LED is
flashing.
Installation
Windows98SE
Donotconnectthereader/writeruntilafterthedriverhas
been installed.
1. Boot up your system and insert the driver CD.
2. ClickStart, Run, type D:\Setup.exe,thenclickOK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
3. Select English, click Next. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install the driver, then restart
Windows.
4. WhenWindowsresumes,connectthereader/writer
toaUSBportandthedriverswillloadautomatically.
Note: To uninstall 98SE driver see page 4.

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Windows2000
Windows 2000 with service pack 2 or earlier
Donotconnectthereader/writeruntilafterthedriverhas
been installed.
1. Boot up your system and insert the driver CD.
2. ClickStart, Run,type D:\Setup.exe, then click OK.
(Change D: to match your CD-ROM drive letter)
3. Select English, click Next. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install the driver, then restart
Windows.
4. WhenWindowsresumes,connectthereader/writer
toaUSBportandthedriverswillloadautomatically.
Note: TouninstallWindows2000driverseepage4.
Windows 2000 with service pack 3 or later
Important: Windows2000withsp3orlaterautomatically
detects and installs the correct drivers for this reader/
writerwhenconnected. Nodriverinstallationisneeded.
Refer to Accessing Memory Cards, on page 6, 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,
pleasefollowthedirections above, underWindows2000
with service pack 2 or earlier.
Note: TouninstallWindows2000optionalsoftware
see page 4.

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WindowsME/XP/Server2003
Important: Windows ME, XP and Server 2003
automatically detects and installs the correct drivers for
thisreader/writerwhenconnected. Nodriverinstallation
isneeded. RefertoAccessingMemoryCards,onpage6,
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.
1. Insert the driver CD. Click Start, then Run, type
D:\Setup.exe, then click OK. (Change D: to match
your CD-ROM drive letter)
2. Select English, click Next. Follow the on-screen
instructions to install the software. Restart the
computer to complete the installation.
Note: To uninstall Windows ME/XP/Server 2003
optional software see pages 4 and 5.
UninstallingDriver/Software
98SE Driver/ME Optional Software
1. Click Start, Settings, then Control Panel.
2. Double click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Click Multi-Card Reader & Flash Disk, then click
the Add/Remove button.
4. Click Yes, then OK.
2000Driver/OptionalSoftware
1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.
2. Double click Add/Remove Programs.
3. Click Multi-Card Reader & Flash Disk, then click
Change/Remove.

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4. Click Yes, then OK.
XP/Server 2003 Optional Software
1. Click Start, Control Panel, Add or Remove
Programs.
2. Click Multi-Card Reader & Flash Disk, then click
Change/Remove.
3. Click Yes, then OK.
MacOS9.x
Donotconnectthereader/writeruntilafterthedriverhas
been installed.
1. Boot up your system and insert the driver CD.
2. Double click Drivers icon that appears on the
desktop.
3. Double click Mac folder, then double click Driver
Installationicon.
4. Followtheonscreeninstructionstoinstallthedriver,
then restart the computer.
5. Connect the reader/writer to a USB port and the
drivers will load automatically.
Refer to Accessing Memory Cards, on page 6, for further
instructions.
Mac OS X (v10.1.3) or later
Mac OS X (v10.1.3) or later automatically detects and
installs the correct drivers for this reader/writer. No
driver installation is needed.
RefertoAccessingMemoryCards,onpage6,forfurther
instructions.

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Inserting Memory Cards
For CompactFlash, MicroDrive and Magicstor memory
media, insert with the top label facing up.
For SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard, RSMMC, SecureDigital,
xD Picture Card, and Memory Stick memory cards, insert
with the gold pins facing down.
For miniSD memory card, align it to the left side of the slot
and insert with the gold pins facing up.
Removing Memory Cards
Windows
Memory cards can be removed at any time.
Mac
Drag the memory card's drive icon into the Trashcan
before removing it from the reader/writer.
Important: Wait for the Activity LED to stop flashing
before removing your memory card(s).
Accessing Memory Cards
Windows
When the reader/writer is successfully installed, four
Removable Disk icons appear in My Computer. To
accessanyonedrive,doubleclicktheiconthatcorresponds
to the memory card. The memory card slots appear in
this order: (1) CF/MicroDrive/Magicstor; (2) Memory
Stick; (3) SmartMedia/xD; (4) SD/miniSD/MMC/
RSMMC.
Mac
After a memory card is inserted, a disk icon will appear
onthedesktop. Adiskiconwillappearforeachoccupied
memoryslot. Toaccessthememorycard(s),doubleclick
the appropriate disk icon.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers!
Simply visit our website at www.siig.com and click on Support.
Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers
and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks
away. Youcanalsosubmitquestionsonlineandoneofourtechnical
supportanalysts will promptly respond.
A 5-year manufacturer warranty supplied with this product is
offered by SIIG, Inc. Please see SIIG website for more warranty
details. If you should happen to encounter any problems with this
product,pleasefollowtheproceduresbelow.
If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
producttothestorewhereyoupurchasedfrom.
If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please
followthese steps to have theproduct repairedor replaced.
Step1: SubmityourRMArequest.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective,anRMAnumberwillbeissued. SIIGRMAdepartment
can also be reached at [phone].
Step2: After obtaining an RMA number,ship the product.
•Properlypacktheproductforshipping. Allsoftware,cable(s)
andanyotheraccessoriesthatcamewiththeoriginalpackage
mustbeincluded.
•Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned
package. SIIGwillrefusetoacceptanyshippingpackage,and
will not be responsible for a product returned without an
RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.
•YouareresponsibleforthecostofshippingtheproducttoSIIG
at the following address:
SIIG,Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
RMA#:
•SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
in the U.S and International Economy outside of the U.S at
nocosttothecustomer.

Hi-SpeedUSB18-in-1Reader/WriterisatrademarkofSIIG,Inc.
SIIG and SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are
registeredtrademarksofMicrosoftCorporation. PentiumisaregisteredtrademarkofIntelCorporation.
Mac and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Other names used in this
publicationareforidentificationonlyandmaybetrademarksoftheirrespectivecompanies.
March, 2005 Copyright ©2005 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
Hi-Speed USB 18-in-1 Reader/Writer
FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS
B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCCCOMPLIANCESTATEMENT:
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
About SIIG, Inc.
Foundedin1985,SIIG,Inc.isaleadingcomputerupgrademanufacturer
ofI/Oconnectivityproducts,includingPCI&ISAserialandparallel
ports,USB,SerialATA&UltraATAcontrollers,FireWire(1394a/b),
Networking,SoundCards,andotheraccessories. SIIGisthepremier
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features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty.
High-quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of
installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the
lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be
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