SmartMedia
Card Reader
Preface
Precautions
Accessories
Parts Identification
Quickstart Guide for Windows
Quickstart Guide for Macintosh
MAUSB-1
For use with Windows 98
Apple Macintosh 8.1+
Up to
80X
faster than serial
Users Manual Ver.1.1
Installation with Windows
Installation with Macintosh
Connecting to a Computer
Basic Operations
Using with Windows 98
Using with Apple Macintosh
Troubleshooting
Parts Specifications
Table of Contents
Preface
Features
Precautions
Safety Precautions
Proper Places for Usage
Precautions for Transportation
Maintenance of Plastic Case
SmartMedia Card Compatibility Chart
Accessories
Parts Identification
Compatibility With Windows
Compatibility With Macintosh
Installation Procedure
Windows 98 Quickstart Guide
Apple Macintosh OS 8.1+ Quickstart Guide
Installing the Device Driver
Windows 98
Macintosh OS 8.1+
Unistalling the Device Drivers
Windows 98
Macintosh OS 8.1+
Connecting to a Computer
Basic Operations
Inserting the Card
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Table of Contents
Using with Windows
Copying Files
Formatting Cards
Using the SMPREP Utility
Overview
Running the SMPREP Application
LED Tray
About LED Tray
Using with Macintosh OS 8.1+
Copying Files
Formatting Cards
LED Lights
Troubleshooting
Windows 98
Macintosh OS 8.1+
Technical Specifications
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Preface
Thank you for purchasing the Olympus SmartMedia USB reader. The SmartMedia card
reader is designed to read/write data from SmartMedia cards, when connected to
Windows 98 based computers with a USB port, and Apple Macintosh computers running
OS 8.1+ with a native USB port. To get the most from your card reader, carefully read the
instructions found in this manual before use.
Features:
The SmartMedia reader is equipped with a standard USB cable and connector for
Universal Serial Bus, the most advanced and easy to configure computer interface for
peripherals. The reader allows you to access data on SmartMedia cards generated by
digital cameras and other digital devices utilizing SmartMedia memory cards.
SmartMedia cards are accessed through the card readers the same way as a floppy drive,
or removable media drive. Using Windows 98 the media is accessed using a drive letter
in "My Computer," and on a Macintosh computer the media appears as a mounted
volume on the desktop. The SmartMedia reader enables the user to quickly download
images to their computer without the need to connect the digital camera directly to the
computer.
Please Note:
Changes may be made to this product and/or manual without notification.
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This manual may not be copied in part, or in whole, without written express
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permission from Olympus America Inc.
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Precautions
Safety Precautions
Please read carefully:
This section of the manual is intended to inform you, and any other persons who may use
this device, of safe use and possible dangers, in order to help maximize your enjoyment of
this product. It will also help to protect you and your equipment from hazards and the
possibility of damage during operation.
■ Following is an explanation of symbols used throughout the manual.
This symbol indicates serious warnings about the use of this device. Failure
to utilize the device as indicated in the instructions next to this symbol
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may result in shock, injury, or death.
This symbol indicates dangers associated with the use of this device. Failure to
utilize the device as indicated in the instructions with this symbol may result in
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shock or injury, or may cause damage to the device or host computer system.
■ Although this manual should cover all possible situations, if you encounter a problem,
or have questions not addressed in the manual, please contact your dealer or our technical
support immediately. Olympus cannot accept liability for accidents or damage caused through
the improper use of this product.
Windows, Windows 95 and Windows 98 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh, iMac and G3 are trademarks of Apple Computer Incorporated.
All other brand names and product names are registered.
Preface/Precautions
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■ Proper Places for Use and Storage
•Do not use or store the unit in an excessively hot or cold place.
•Do not use or store the unit in a dusty place or in direct sunlight.
• In order to prevent possible failures, do not use or store the unit in a place subject to
excessive vibration or in an unstable place.
•Do not place the unit close to a system which generates strong magnetic fields (motor,
transformer, television, loudspeaker, magnet, etc.) to prevent malfunction.
•Do not use in an enclosed (unventilated) area.
■ Precautions for Transportation
•Disconnect cables and remove any PC cards before transporting the unit.
•Use the original box in which the unit was initially packed.
•This is a precision device. Do not subject it to excessive shock or vibration.
■ Maintenance of the Plastic Case
•Do not use thinner, benzene, insecticide, or other volatile substances to clean the case,
as this may cause deterioration and delamination of the paint.
•Clean the plastic case and front panel with a soft cloth. Remove severe dirt with a soft cloth
moistened with a small amount of neutral detergent diluted with water. Wipe dry after cleaning.
•Disconnect the USB cable from the computer before performing any maintenance on the
unit.
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SmartMedia Card Compatibility Chart
SmartMedia Cards
Capacity
2 MB
4 MB
8 MB
16 MB
32 MB
64 MB
128 MB
Voltage Standard
3.3 V
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Digital Cameras
This SmartMedia card reader supports SmartMedia from all Olympus brand cameras.
While the card reader is capable of reading and writing cards in a variety of formats
(Macintosh and Windows) SmartMedia cards should always be formatted in the camera
to ensure compatibility.
Preface/Precautions
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Power/Activity LED
Accessories
Your card reader package includes the following items:
SmartMedia Card Reader (with attached USB cable)
User's Manual
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CD ROM
with
Drivers for
Windows 98
and Macintosh 8.1+
Warranty Card
Identifying Parts
Identifying various parts:
Power/Activity LED
Accessories / Parts Identification
USB Connection
SmartMedia slot
Power/Activity LED
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Compatibility with Windows
The SmartMedia reader will not work with older Windows versions. There will be
no upgrade service available at Microsoft Corporation. If you have an older Windows
version, you must upgrade to a more recent version. This device is intended for use
with Windows 98. The company does not offer technical support for Windows 95
USB compatibility issues. Windows NT does not support USB.
There is also a very simple to use test program that can be downloaded from the
USB organization's website at http://www.usb.org. Please also refer to this web site
for other USB questions.
Compatibility with Macintosh
The SmartMedia reader works with Macintosh OS 8.1+ running on the Apple
iMac and G3 tower with a native USB port. Apple iMac users should upgrade to
USB Supplement 1.1. For more information see Apple's website at:
http://www.apple.com.
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Windows 98 Quickstart
Installation Procedure
Follow the guidelines below when installing your card reader.
Before connecting the card reader,
turn on your computer and start Windows 98.
Install the device drivers.
Restart your computer.
Connect your reader to the USB port or hub.
You may now access your SmartMedia Card reader as a drive letter
in "My Computer". Congratulations!
Qiuickstart Guide for Windows 98
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Apple Macintosh OS 8.1+
Quickstart Installation Procedure
Quickstart Installation Procedure
Follow the guidelines below when installing your card reader.
Before connecting the card reader,
turn on your Macintosh computer .
Run the setup program on the accompanying CD-ROM.
Restart your computer.
Connect your SmartMedia Card reader to one of the
USB ports or to a USB powered hub
You may now access your SmartMedia Card reader by clicking
on the desktop icon. Congratulations!
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Installing the Device Drivers
Windows 98
Before using your SmartMedia card reader you must install the device drivers
located on the accompanying CD-ROM. Install the drivers before connecting the
card reader to the computer.
1. Start Windows on your computer. Insert the CD-ROM containing the
drivers and double-click "My Computer".
2. A window similar to the one below will open. Double-click the CD-ROM.
3. A dialog box similar to the one below appears. Double-click [Setup.exe].
Installation Procedure / Installing the Device Driver /
Connecting to a Computer
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4. After a few moments, Setup displays a dialog box similar to the one shown
in the illustration. Click [Next].
5. When installation of the device drivers is complete, the following dialog box
appears. Select [yes]. The installation is now complete. Reboot your com-
puter.
6.
After system reboot you may connect your card reader to one of the
computer's USB ports, or to a powered USB hub. Your USB card reader will
appear as a distinct icon under "My Computer", and can now be accessed in
the same way as the hard drive. Congratulations!
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Macintosh OS 8.1+
1. Insert the CD-ROM containing the driver installation program that
came with your SmarMedia reader.
2. When the CD-ROM icon appears on the desktop, double click on it
to view its contents.
3. Double click on the set up icon and follow the online instructions.
4. Restart your computer.
5. You may now connect your SmartMedia reader to your Macintosh
USB port and begin using it.
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Uninstalling Device Drivers
Windows 98
1. Double-click "My Computer" to open the window shown below. Doubleclick [Control Panel]. The other window shown below will appear. In this
window, double-click [Add/Remove Programs].
2. Specify [Setup/Delete] and highlight Olympus USB Ver. 3.11. Click
[Add/Delete], then click [OK].
3. Once Uninstall is complete, click [OK].
Macintosh OS 8.1+
1. Open [ System Folder/ Extensions ] directory on your system volume.
2. Move USB Olympus Driver and USB Olympus UT Driver extensions to
the "Trash".
3. Reboot your computer.
4. Empty the “Trash” bin .
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Connecting the USB SmartMedia Reader
to a Computer
Connecting the USB Reader (using without other peripheral devices)
Connect to the Reader by using the attached USB cable, connect the card
reader to the USB port located at the back of the computer. Make sure the
cable ends are firmly connected.
Be careful not to confuse the upper and lower parts of the connector. Do not force
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connections, as this may damage the connection or the card reader.
iMac computers with
OS 8.1+ and USB suppliment 1.1
PC tower connection
G3 tower connection
The USB cable may be plugged into the computer while the computer is running, however,
the device drivers must be installed first.
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Connecting the USB Reader (using other peripheral devices)
Connect a USB hub (purchased separately) to your computer's USB port.
Then connect the card reader to a port on the USB hub. Make sure the
connectors are secured firmly.
The USB cable may be plugged into the computer while the computer is
running, however, the device drivers must be installed first.
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Basic Operations
This section explains how to use various types of cards. Before proceeding,
make sure the device drivers for your reader are installed.
Inserting the Card
Position the card in the direction shown and insert. Confirm that the card is
inserted firmly.
Note: Be sure the card is placed in the reader so that
the gold contacts face down when the card is inserted.
Basic Operations / Using with Windows 98
Using with Mac OS 8.1+
Be careful to insert the card in the proper direction. Inserting a card upside
down or forcing it may result in damage to your card reader and consequent
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loss of data. Different SmartMedia cards are notched at different locations.
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Using with Windows
Copying Files
Start Windows. Double-click the "My Computer" icon to open the "My
Computer" window. There, you will see an "Olympus USB" icon. The specific
assigned to the drive D, E, and so on will vary, depending on your particular
system configuration.
You may now copy files from your card reader to the hard disk as you would
from a floppy disk. Drag the icons for the data to be copied and release the
mouse button over the destination disk.
Formatting Cards
Olympus cards are factory formatted. Formatting cards for Windows may
result in your digital camera being unable to recognize a card. Do Not format
cards in this way.
If your SmartMedia card has been formatted incorrectly format the card using
the digital camera. If this does not work use the SMPREP formatting utility
that was installed during the driver installation process.
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Using the SMPREP Utility
Overview:
SMPREP has been developed in order to allow low level format of SmartMedia
cards. It will prepare the media with a single partition. The current version of
SMPREP has been developed for Windows 98 and supports SmartMedia cards
ranging from 2MB to 128MB capacities.
By using the SMPREP utility you will lose all data already present in the
SmartMedia card. Interuption of the formatting process may result in
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SmartMedia card corruption.
To run the SMPREP application, follow the steps below:
1. Click the START button located on the Windows task bar.
2. Then select the PROGRAMS folder and next select the folder for the Olympus
USB SmartMedia Reader.
3. In the Olympus USB SmartMedia group folder now select the shortcut to
launch the “SMPREP” utility.
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The SMPREP application cannot be started with a media of one capacity and be
subsequently replaced with a media of a different capacity.
As the Windows OS and SmartMedia specifications differ in the various values to
be put under the boot sector and partition table, the cluster size and relevant
parameters may tend to differ.
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LED Tray
After successful installation of the driver you will find an LED Tray icon on the
right side of the Windows 98 "Start" tool bar.
About LED Tray
This application monitors and displays disk activity of the SmartMedia reader
attached to the system. When the LED is shown in red then this indicates that
there is a read or write operation being done to the device. When it is green the
reader is idle. If the SmartMedia reader is not connected to the USB port then the
LED tray will show the media icon with a red X in the middle. The user can
select additional features of this utility by right–clicking on the LED Tray icon.
Float LED
When the option “Float LED” is selected then the LED Tray monitor utility is
brought up from the system tray and fully displayed on the desktop so the user
can more closely observe the activity on the external device.
Close
If the user does not wish to monitor the activity of the SmartMedia reader the
LED tray utility can be shut down by selecting the “Close” option.
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Using With Macintosh OS 8.1+
Copying Files
After starting the Macintosh, on the “Desktop”, whenever a card is inserted into the
USB reader a distinctive icon will mount showing the volume of the SmartMedia
drive. By double-clicking on this SmartMedia icon you can now perform normal
read and write operations on the card.
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Improper removal of the SmartMedia card from the USB reader attached to the
Macintosh may cause loss of data! Always make sure that before you physically remove the
card from the reader you use the “Put Away” command or simply drag the SmartMedia icon
to the “Trash” first. This procedure guarantees that the card can be safely removed from the
reader.
Formating Cards
Formatting or initializing SmartMedia cards in the Macintosh has been disabled in
the driver for the USB SmartMedia reader. This has been purposely designed this
way because most available digital cameras are generally not compatible with cards
if formatted using the Macintosh.
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Power/Activity LED Lights
The function of the blinking LED Tray icon in the Windows 98 task bar, as well
as the blinking LED lights on the reader, indicate that the SmartMedia card is
still being accessed.
During file transfer do not remove the SmartMedia card from the reader
while LED lights are flickering. It may permanently corrupt the
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SmartMedia card and destroy stored data.
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Troubleshooting Windows
Symptom
The card is not
recognized (The
"Removable Disk"
icon does not appear
in the "My Computer"
window.)
The READY light
does not come on.
SMPREP utility error
message:
“SmartMedia is not
present, insert
media”.
SMPREP utility error
message:
“SmartMedia is write
protected”
SMPREP utility error
message:
“SmartMedia reader
is not present”.
Cause
The Device Drivers have not
been properly installed.
The card is not inserted
correctly in the card reader.
Windows does not
recognize this reader.
SmartMedia card is not
inserted into the reader.
SmartMedia card is not
properly inserted into the
reader.
SmartMedia card is write
protected.
SmartMedia reader is
disconnected.
SmartMedia reader
malfunctions.
Corrective Action
Refer to the "Installing the Device
Driver" section in this manual, and
make sure device drivers are
correctly installed.
Check the direction in which the
card is inserted and reinsert.
Check the USB cable connections,
making sure they are plugged in
properly.
If the reader was connected to a
hub, plug it directly into your
computer's USB port. Is it
recognized?
Please insert SmartMedia card.
Please re-insert SmartMedia card.
(See page 19 for details)
To unprotect SmartMedia card
consult SmartMedia user manual.
Please, connect the reader.
(See page 17 for details)
Contact Olympus Technical
support.
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Troubleshooting Macintosh
Symptom
The card is not
recognized (The
"Removable Disk"
icon does not appear
in the "My Computer"
window.)
The READY light
does not come on.
Cause
The Device Drivers have not
been properly installed.
The card is not inserted
correctly in the card reader.
Macintosh does not
recognize this reader.
The Mac OS version does
not support USB.
Corrective Action
Refer to the "Installing the Device
Driver" section in this manual, and
make sure device drivers are
correctly installed.
Check the direction in which the
card is inserted and reinsert.
Check the USB cable connections,
making sure they are plugged in
properly.
If the reader was connected to a
hub, plug it directly into your
computer's USB port. Is it
recognized?
See the section on "Compatible
Computers " in this manual, and
check the version of your current
Operating System installed in the
computer. If your version does not
support USB, upgrade to Mac OS
8.1+
Troubleshooting
Parts Specifications
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Technical Specifications
* Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Compatible Cards
Host Interface USB port (Universal Serial Bus)
Connector of Accessory Cable Host side USBport (Universal Serial Bus)
Transfer Rate Up to 800~900KB/s sustained transfer
Up to 470KB/s sustained in write mode
Power Consumption 1.25 watts typical (255mA5v) no media activity
Dimensions 65 mm (Wide) x 100 mm (Deep) x 18 mm (High)
USB cable 1 metre+ / - 10% shielded twisted pair for signal
wires. Input impedence 90 Ohms + / - 5%
Weight (Main unit) Approximately 101 g
Operational Environment
Federal Communications Commission
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant
to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Three limits are designed to provide reasonable protection. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy, and if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to
radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
■ Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
■ Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
■ Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
■ Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Shielded interface cables must be
used in order to comply with emission limits. Specfications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
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SmartMedia cards 2MB, 4MB, 8MB, 16MB, 32MB
64MB, 128MB (See page 7 for details.)
in read mode
0-60°C shock 2000 Gs maximum
Humidity during use: 5% to 96%
(without condensation)
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
Two Corporate Center Drive
Melville, N.Y. 11747-3157
U.S.A.
telephone :(516) 844-5000
technical support: (888) 55-DIGITAL
http://www.olympus.com
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