SIIG ExpressCard 11-in-1 Reader/Writer User manual

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ExpressCard 11-in-1
Reader/Writer
Quick Installation Guide
Features and Benefits
•Compatible with SD, mini SD, MMC, RS-MMC,
Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo (incl. PRO and
MagicGate), Memory Stick PRO, MagicGate
Memory Stick and xD Picture Card memory cards
Note: The copyright protection feature of Magic
Gate is not supported. However, Memory Stick
read/write function is supported.
•Hot-swapping feature allows you to attach/detach
this reader/writer without powering down your
system
•Compliant with USB Storage Class specifications –
no driver installation required!
Serial # Sticker
For future product return or exchange, this serial # is
required. Please keep it for your reference.
04-0420A

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System Requirements
•Notebook or desktop computer with an available
ExpressCard slot
•Windows 2000/XP/Server 2003
Package Contents
•ExpressCard 11-in-1 Reader/Writer
•This quick installation guide
Layout
Figure 1. ExpressCard 11-in-1 Reader/Writer
Installation
Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the ExpressCard
11-in-1Reader/Writerareprovidedbelow. Sincethedesign
ofcomputersvary,refertoyoursystem’sreferencemanual
for further information, if needed.
1. Insert the ExpressCard 11-in-1 Reader/Writer into the
ExpressCard slot of the computer with it's Express
Card Connector facing the slot. Push the card into
the slot gently, yet firmly for a solid connection.
ExpressCard
Connector
Memory
Card Slot

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Note: SomeExpressCard slots willclick when the
ExpressCard is fully inserted into the slot.
2. If your system was powered off when you plugged
in the ExpressCard, turn it on and go to Driver
Installationon page 3. Otherwise, go directly to
Driver Installationon page 3.
Driver Installation
Windows2000,XPandServer2003automaticallydetects
and installs the correct driver for theExpressCard 11-in-1
Reader/Writer. No driver installation is needed.
Verify 2000/XP/2003 Installation
1. Right click My Computer, click Manage, then click
Device Manager.
2. Click on the +(plus sign) in front of Disk Drives,
Generic STORAGE DEVICE USB Device should
be displayed.
Using the Reader/Writer
When inserting or removing memory cards, make sure
that theExpressCard11-in-1Reader/Writerdoesnotmove
fromsidetosideintheExpressCardslot,otherwiseitmay
accidentaly eject from the slot.

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Inserting Memory Cards
For all memory cards, insert with the gold pins forward
andfacingdown. Pushthememorycardintotheslotuntil
youhearoffeelaclickthenrelease. Thememorycardwill
retract slightly upon release.
Removing Memory Cards
Memory cards can be removed at any time. Push in on
the memory card, when you hear or feel a click, release
pressure and pull the memory card out.
Accessing Memory Cards
When the reader/writer is successfully installed, a
Removable Disk icon will appear in My Computer. To
access the memory card, double click the disk icon.
Removing the ExpressCard
BeforeejectingtheExpressCard11-in-1Reader/Writerfrom
the ExpressCard slot, first use the Safely Remove
Hardwareutilitytostopit. Notfollowingthestepsbelow
couldleadtosystemcrashes,datacorruptionordataloss.
Follow the steps below for your version of Windows.
For Windows 2000
1. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon located in
the taskbar by the system clock.
2. Click Stop USB Mass StorageDevice.....

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3. At the Safe To Remove Hardware box, click OK.
The ExpressCard 11-in-1 Reader/Writer can be ejected.
For Windows XP/Server 2003
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon located in
the taskbar by the system clock.
2. Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device.....
3. When Safe to Remove Hardware box pops up, the
ExpressCard 11-in-1 Reader/Writer can be ejected.

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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’sOnline Support has answers! Simply visit our website
at www.siig.com and click onSupport. Ouronlinesupportdatabaseisupdated
dailywith newdriversand solutions. Answerstoyour questions couldbe just
a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical
support analysts 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,
please follow the procedures below.
If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the
producttothe storewhereyoupurchasedfrom. Ifyour purchasehaspassedthe
store's return policy period, please follow these steps to have the product
repaired or replaced.
Step 1: Submit your RMA request.
Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then RMA to submit a
request to SIIG RMA. If the product is determined to be
defective,anRMA number will be issued. SIIG RMAdepartment canalso
be reached at [phone].
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
•Properly pack the product for shipping. All 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
responsibleforaproductreturnedwithoutanRMAnumberpostedon
the outside of the shipping carton.
•You are responsible for the cost of shipping the product to SIIG 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
no cost to the customer.

About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading computer upgrade manufacturer of
I/O connectivity products, including PCI & ISA serial and parallel ports,
USB,SerialATA&UltraATAcontrollers,FireWire(1394a/b),Networking,
Sound Cards, and other accessories. SIIG is the premier one-stop source of
upgrades.
SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly
features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High-
qualitycontrol standards are evidentbythe overall easeof installationand
compatibility of our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return
rates in the industry. SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores,
mail order catalogs, and e-commerce sites in the Americas and the UK, as
well as through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs.
ExpressCard 11-in-1 Reader/Writer is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and SIIG logo are
registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Other names used in this publication are for
identification only and may be trademarks of their respective companies.
January, 2006 Copyright ©2006 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reserved.
PRODUCT NAME
ExpressCard 11-in-1 Reader/Writer
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
subjecttothefollowingtwoconditions: (1)Thisdevicemaynotcause
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