Belkin F5U142 User Manual

P73881 F5U142

Belkin Dual USB Media

Reader/Writer for Compact

Flash & Smart Media

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a Belkin USB Media Reader/Writer. This manual will cover installation and use of the Belkin Dual USB Media Reader/Writer for Compact Flash & Smart Media.

In addition to Media Readers, Belkin manufactures an entire line of USB and PC accessories. Please visit www.belkin.com for details.

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Features

• Quick and easy access to digital photo’s, MP3’s, and other digital files

• Doubles as a removable media storage device

• Bus powered – No power supply required

• Plug-and-Play, hot swap capability

• Drag and drop transfer

• Lifetime Warranty

System Requirements

• Computer with available USB Port

• Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP

• Mac OS8.6 or higher

Package Contents

• Belkin Dual USB Media Reader/Writer for Compact Flash & Smart Media

• User Guide

• Installation CD

• 3 ft. USB Device Cable

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To prevent damage to your Media Reader and/or media card, it is important that the media card be correctly inserted into the reader. See the drawings below which illustrate the proper orientation for insertion of your media card.

Media Insertion

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Installation Procedure for Windows

Windows 98

1. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer CD.

a. After a few moments the Setup application will appear on

your computer screen.

b. If the Setup application does not appear, double click "My

Computer” then click on your CD Rom drive icon. This will load the Setup application main page.

2. Click on the “Install Drivers” button then click on the button

below that corresponds to your Media Reader.

3. The “InstallShield Wizard” will now start. Click “Next” on each

screen that is displayed, then click “Finish” to complete the driver installation process.

4. Connect the Media Reader's USB plug to the USB port on your

PC or USB Hub and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the installation.

5. Your media reader will be recognized by Windows as two

individual Removable Disk Drives. To view each of the new drives, click on “My Computer”. You will see

IMPORTANT NOTE – DO NOT PLUG MEDIA READER INTO COMPUTER UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO

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an icon representing each disk drive currently installed on your PC. Your Dual Media Reader will be listed as Removable Drive (X), and Removable Drive (Z), where X and Z represent the drive letters assigned by Windows.

Windows Me