SIIG US2274 User manual

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USB 2.0 CF Reader/Writer
Quick Installation Guide
Features and Benefits
• Conforms to USB Specification, Rev. 2.0
• Compliant with CompactFlash memory
card specifications
• Hot-swapping feature allows you to
connect/disconnect the reader/writer
without first shutting down your system
• Works with various capacities (up to 1
GB) of Type I/II CompactFlash memory
cards from SanDisk, Lexar, Kodak, other
brands and IBM Microdrive
• Low power consumption, the reader/
writer draws power from the system. No
power adapter required!
Important: This reader only achieves USB 2.0
speed when connected to a working USB 2.0
port. If it's connected to a USB 1.1 port, it will
operate at USB 1.1 speed.
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Activity/Access
LED
Layout
Figure 1. Layout
Memory
Card Slot
Type A
connector
Figure 2. USB cable

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System Requirements
• PC or MAC computer with one available
USB 2.0 or 1.1 port
• Windows 98SE/ME/2000/XP/Server
2003
• MAC OS 9.x or later
Package Contents
• (1) USB 2.0 CF Reader/Writer
• (1) USB cable
• (1) Driver CD
• (1) Quick Installation Guide
Hardware Installation
Your new reader/writer is extremely easy to
install. Please follow the instructions below to
installittoyourdesktopornotebookcomputer.
Connecting the Reader/Writer
There are two ways to connect this
reader/writertoyoursystem'sUSB2.0/1.1port:

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Direct Connection
Connect the reader/writer by inserting the
Type A connector directly into your system's
USB port.
Connect Using the Included USB Cable
1. Connect the USB cable to your system's
USBport. ThisUSBcablehastwodifferent
connectors. Only one connector fits your
system's USB port.
2. Connect the other connector of the USB
cable to the reader/writer.
Hardware installation is now complete. Please
proceed to software installation.
Software Installation
Windows 98SE
1. Ifyourcomputerwasoffduringhardware
installation,turnitonnowandcontinueto
step 2. If your computer was on during
hardware installation continue to step 2.

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2. At the Add New Hardware Wizard, click
Cancel. Restart the computer if this doesn't
appearandstartthesoftwareinstallationagain.
3. Insert the Driver CD. Autorun should
start, if not, click Start, then Run. Click
Browse, choose your CD-ROM drive,
double click Autorun.exe, and click OK.
4. Select Install Device.
5. Select a language, then click OK.
6. Click Next, then Finish.
7. Select Yes, I want to restart my computer
now,clickOKtocompletetheinstallation.
Windows ME/2000/XP/Server 2003
Windows ME, 2000, XP and Server 2003 have
built-indriverforyourreader/writer. Onceitis
connected,thedriverwillinstallautomatically.
If prompted by Windows, restart your system.
Note: This reader/writer should now
show up in My Computer as Removable
Disk. If the reader doesn't show up
properly, unplug it and re-insert it.

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Mac OS
Mac OS operating systems have built-in driver
for your reader. Simply connect the reader and
the driver will install automatically. A drive
iconwillshowuponthedesktopwhenamemory
cardisproperlyinsertedintothereader/writer.
Inserting Memory Cards
CompactFlash memory cards and IBM
Microdrives are keyed for proper and easy
insertion into the card reader with minimum
pressure. Make sure the CompactFlash or IBM
Microdrive label is facing up when inserted.
Removing Memory Cards
For Windows operating systems, you can
remove the memory card from the reader at
anytime.
For MAC operating systems, before removing
thememorycardfromthereader,clickanddrag
the disk icon to the trash can, then pull the card
out.

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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,
please return the product to the store where you
purchased from.
2. If your purchase has passed the store's return
policy period, please contact SIIG. See SIIG's
Limited5-yearWarrantycardformoreinformation.

USB 2.0 CF Reader/Writer is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. All other names
used in this publication are for identification only and may be
trademarks of their respective companies.
July, 2004 Copyright ©2004 by SIIG, Inc.
PRODUCT NAME MODEL NUMBER
USB 2.0 CF Reader/Writer US2274
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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