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PC Card CF R/W
Quick Installation Guide
Features and Benefits
• Quickly and easily adds a fully functional
CompactFlash memory card reader/writer to PC
Card equipped notebook computers
• Supports type I/II CF & Microdrive memory cards
• Installs in PC Card type I/II/III slots
• Ideal for high-speed, high capacity UDMA CF
memory cards
• RoHS compliant
System Requirements
• Pentium-equivalent notebook with a PC Card
Type I/II/III slot
• Windows® 7 (32-/64-bit) / Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP
(32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) /
2000
Serial Number Sticker
For future product return or exchange, this serial number
is required. Please keep it for your reference.
04-0565A
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Package Contents
• PC Card CF R/W
• Quick installation guide
Layout
PC Card connector
CF/Microdrive memory card slot
Figure 1. Layout
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Installation
Hardware Installation
General instructions for installing the PC Card CF R/W
are provided below. Since the design of computers vary,
refer to your system’s reference manual for further
information, if needed.
1. Insert a memory card into the PC Card CF
R/W then insert the adapter into the PC Card slot
of the computer. Push the PC Card CF R/W into the
slot gently, yet firmly for a solid connection.
2. If your system was powered off when you plugged
in the PC Card CF R/W, turn it on and driver will
install automatically.
Driver Installation
Important: The PC Card CF R/W with CF memory card
must be inserted into the computer before running the
driver installation.
Windows will automatically install it's built in driver for
the PC Card CF R/W when inserted.
To Verify Windows Installation
1. Check Device Manager for proper installation.
For Windows 7: Right click Computer, click Manage.
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For Windows Vista: Right click Computer, click
Manage, click Continue.
For Windows XP / Server 2003 / 2000 : Right click My
Computer, click Manage.
For Windows Server 2008: Right click Computer,
click Manage, double click Diagnostics.
2. Click Device Manager, then double click Disk drives.
3. The serial/model of the memory card should be
listed.
Inserting Memory Cards
CompactFlash memory cards are keyed for proper
insertion into the card reader with minimum pressure.
Make sure the CompactFlash label is facing up when
inserted. Important: Insert your CF/Microdrive memory
card into the PC Card to CF R/W before inserting the
adapter into the computer.
Accessing Memory Cards
When the reader/writer is is working properly, a
Removable Disk icon will appear in Computer/My
Computer. To access the memory card, double click the
disk icon.
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Removing Memory Cards
Use the Safely Remove Hardware utility to stop the PC
Card CF R/W before removing or changing memory
cards. Not doing so may damage the computer, cause
data corruption or data loss. Follow the steps below for
your version of Windows.
Windows 7
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject
Media icon located in the taskbar by the system
clock.
2. Click Eject [memory card model] ATA Device.
3. When Safe to Remove Hardware box pops up, the
PC Card CF R/W can be ejected from the computer.
Windows 7 / Vista / XP / Server 2003 & 2008
1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon located
in the taskbar by the system clock.
2. Click Safely remove PCMCIA IDE/ATAPI
Controller
3. When Safe to Remove Hardware box pops up, the
PC Card CF R/W can be ejected from the computer.
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Windows 2000
1. Click the Unplug or Eject Hardware icon located in
the taskbar by the system clock.
2. Click Stop PCMCIA IDE/ATAPI Controller
3. At the Safe To Remove Hardware box, click OK.
4. When Safe to Remove Hardware box pops up, the
PC Card CF R/W can be ejected from the computer.
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Technical Support and Warranty
QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has 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. Answers to your questions
could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a
technical support analysts will promptly respond.
SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. Please see
our web site for more warranty details. If you encounter any problems with
this product, please follow the procedures below.
If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the
store where you purchased from. If your purchase has passed the 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
product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.
Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.
• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came
• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package.
• You are responsible for the cost of shipping. Ship the product to the
• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground
SIIG RMA. Your RMA request will be processed, if the
with the original package must be included.
SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be
responsible for a product returned without an RMA number posted
on the outside of the shipping carton.
following address:
SIIG, Inc.
6078 Stewart Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA
RMA #:
in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at
no cost to the customer.
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About SIIG, Inc.
Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions
(including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy
I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/Notebook systems
and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital
Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio.
SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly 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 found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs,
through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and
the UK, and through e-commerce sites.
PRODUCT NAME
PC Card CF R/W
PC Card CF R/W is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered
trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only and may
be trademarks of their respective owners.
December, 2009 Copyright © 2009 by SIIG, Inc. All rights reservered.
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