Viking Components IntelliFlash User Manual
Manual No. 1005304
Release 11.2000, Rev. A
©
2000, Viking Components, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
USER’S GUIDE
Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
IntelliFlash Features 1
IntelliFlash Specifications 2
2 Package Contents 3
3 Installation
Windows Me, 2000, 98:
Hardware Installation 4
Software Installation
Windows Me & 2000 5
Windows 98 6-10
Mac OS 8.6 or Later:
Software Installation 11-13
Hardware Installation 14
4 Using the Viking IntelliFlash
Operation Indication 15
Inserting & Removing a Memory Stick 16
Reading & Writing to a Memory Stick 17
5 Support
Frequently Asked Questions 18
Contacting Technical Support 19
6 Warranty & Disclaimer Information 20
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE
1 Introduction
Congratulations on purchasing your Viking Components IntelliFlash™ USB
Memory Stick™ Reader for your computer. IntelliFlash utilizes USB technology,
the latest advancement in the PC industry, bringing you convenient, high-speed
access to Memory Stick cards.
IntelliFlash Features
• Compact external design for portability
• Hot swappable for card insertion and removal
• Up to 5 times faster than digital cameras with a
USB connection
• Image transfer rate up to 1.5 MB per second with USB
technology - up to 50 times faster than standard serial port
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IntelliFlash Specifications
• Supports Windows Me, 2000, 98, Mac OS 8.6 or newer
(with USB support)
• Host computer requirements:
586/686 level CPU
USB port
Windows 2000, 98 & Mac OS 8.6 or later
• Power Supply: +5V from USB port directly
• Data Transfer Rate: 1.5 MB/sec (max)
• Environment:
Operating temperature: 0˚C - 70˚C
Storage temperature: - 40˚C - 70˚C
Relative humidity: 95% (max. without condensing)
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2 Package Contents
In the Viking Components IntelliFlash box,you should find the following contents:
Contact your local dealer if this package does not contain the above contents.
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Viking IntelliFlash
(with USB Cable)
Software Installation
CD
This User’s Guide
3 Installation
Windows Me, 2000,98 (Hardware Installation)
1. With your computer on, locate an available USB port on your computer and
connect it with the USB cable on the back of the Viking IntelliFlash USB
Memory Stick Reader. This port is usually located on the back of your system.
If you are not familiar with the location of the USB ports on your computer,
please refer to your systems “Owner’s Guide” for detailed instructions.
Note: The Viking Components IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick Reader must be
connected to a USB port on your computer or to a powered USB hub.
Your hardware installation is now complete. Proceed to the “Windows Me, 2000,98
(Software Installation)” on page 5 to complete your installation process.
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Windows (Software Installation)
Windows Me & 2000 page 5
Windows 98 page 6-10
Windows Me & 2000 (Software Installation)
1. Once the reader has been inserted into the USB port, a “Found New Hardware”win-
dow will appear. The “New Hardware Wizard” will locate a generic driver already
installed on your system for the Viking IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick Reader.
2. In the “Found New Hardware” window,“USB to Memory Stick Reader” should appear.
3. Your software installation is now complete. For information on how to use the
Viking IntelliFlash, proceed to the section “Using the Viking IntelliFlash” on page 15.
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