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P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page c Table of Contents Introduction 1 Overview 2 Installation Procedure for Windows Operating Systems . . . .4 Installation Procedure for Mac OS 10 Troubleshooting 13 Information 15
P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page c Table of Contents Introduction 1 Overview 2 Installation Procedure for Windows Operating Systems . . . .4 Installation Procedure for Mac OS 10 Troubleshooting 13 Information 15
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In addition to Media Readers, Belkin manufactures an entire line of USB and PC accessories. Please visit belkin.com for purchasing a Belkin USB Media Reader & Writer (the Media Reader). The Media Readers provide compatibility with all popular flash memory formats, including CompactFlash Type I and Type II, IBM® Microdrive™, SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard/Secure Digital (MMC/SD), Memory Stick®, and MagicGate™ Memory Stick (non-secure mode only). P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 1 Introduction Congratulations Thank you for details. 1
In addition to Media Readers, Belkin manufactures an entire line of USB and PC accessories. Please visit belkin.com for purchasing a Belkin USB Media Reader & Writer (the Media Reader). The Media Readers provide compatibility with all popular flash memory formats, including CompactFlash Type I and Type II, IBM® Microdrive™, SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard/Secure Digital (MMC/SD), Memory Stick®, and MagicGate™ Memory Stick (non-secure mode only). P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 1 Introduction Congratulations Thank you for details. 1
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... Overview Features • Easy transfer of data between slots (F5U148 only) • Quick and easy access to digital photos, MP3s, 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 file transfer • Belkin Lifetime Warranty System Requirements (F5U140, -141, -143, -144) • Computer with available USB port • Windows® 98, Me, 2000, or XP • Mac® OS 8.6 through 9.x or Mac...
... Overview Features • Easy transfer of data between slots (F5U148 only) • Quick and easy access to digital photos, MP3s, 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 file transfer • Belkin Lifetime Warranty System Requirements (F5U140, -141, -143, -144) • Computer with available USB port • Windows® 98, Me, 2000, or XP • Mac® OS 8.6 through 9.x or Mac...
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P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 3 Overview (cont.) Package Contents • Belkin USB Media Reader & Writer • User Manual • Installation CD Media Insertion To prevent damage to your Media Reader and/or media card, it is important that illustrate the proper orientation for insertion of your media card. See the drawings below that the media card be correctly inserted into the Media Reader. BELKIN 3
P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 3 Overview (cont.) Package Contents • Belkin USB Media Reader & Writer • User Manual • Installation CD Media Insertion To prevent damage to your Media Reader and/or media card, it is important that illustrate the proper orientation for insertion of your media card. See the drawings below that the media card be correctly inserted into the Media Reader. BELKIN 3
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... the driver installation process. 4. a) After a few moments, the setup application will be recognized by your computer system as two individual removable disk drives. Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP 1. b) If the setup application does not appear, double-click "My Computer", then click on your CD-ROM drive icon. Your computer will be recognized as an individual removable disk drive. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installation...
... the driver installation process. 4. a) After a few moments, the setup application will be recognized by your computer system as two individual removable disk drives. Windows 98, Me, 2000, XP 1. b) If the setup application does not appear, double-click "My Computer", then click on your CD-ROM drive icon. Your computer will be recognized as an individual removable disk drive. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installation...
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... second labeled "MMC/SD (Z)", where X and Z represent the disk drive letters assigned by a custom drive icon indicating the Media Reader's compatible media type. Note: For the F5U148 in the Media Reader. Note: In Windows 2000, after connecting the device to "Memory Stick". IMPORTANT NOTE Windows 98/Me/2000 When your Belkin single-slot Media Reader is inserted into the Media Reader, the "MMC/SD" icon will be represented by...
... second labeled "MMC/SD (Z)", where X and Z represent the disk drive letters assigned by a custom drive icon indicating the Media Reader's compatible media type. Note: For the F5U148 in the Media Reader. Note: In Windows 2000, after connecting the device to "Memory Stick". IMPORTANT NOTE Windows 98/Me/2000 When your Belkin single-slot Media Reader is inserted into the Media Reader, the "MMC/SD" icon will be represented by...
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... select "Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer" from the "My Computer" window. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 6 Installation Procedure for the first time, or there is currently no data on the drive icon from the "My Computer" window, and choose "Format". Unlike the Windows operating system's format, the Belkin format utility will erase all data content in the media. A large number of...
... select "Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer" from the "My Computer" window. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 6 Installation Procedure for the first time, or there is currently no data on the drive icon from the "My Computer" window, and choose "Format". Unlike the Windows operating system's format, the Belkin format utility will erase all data content in the media. A large number of...
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Other capacities should work, too, even if they are standard in your media card. A window will completely reformat the media. This option will also recover any bad block from the removable drive, simply drag the file to the alternate location or use other file transfer methods that are not listed below: SmartMedia: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128MB media Memory Stick: 4, 8, 16...
Other capacities should work, too, even if they are standard in your media card. A window will completely reformat the media. This option will also recover any bad block from the removable drive, simply drag the file to the alternate location or use other file transfer methods that are not listed below: SmartMedia: 2, 4, 8, 16, 32, 64, and 128MB media Memory Stick: 4, 8, 16...
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...-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 8 Installation Procedure for Windows Operating Systems (cont.) Safe Removal of Media Cards and Readers All Versions of data. The correct way to remove the card is being read or written to the card. Do not remove your operating system, this step could corrupt the media card, resulting in the loss or corruption of the...
...-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 8 Installation Procedure for Windows Operating Systems (cont.) Safe Removal of Media Cards and Readers All Versions of data. The correct way to remove the card is being read or written to the card. Do not remove your operating system, this step could corrupt the media card, resulting in the loss or corruption of the...
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Your Windows operating system will prompt you to restart your Media Reader, click the "Start" button, select "Programs", then select "Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer" from the program list. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 9 Installation Procedure for Windows Operating Systems (cont.) Uninstalling Your Media Reader All Versions of Windows Operating System To uninstall your computer to complete the uninstall procedure. 9 Choose the "Remove Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer" option and follow the on-screen instructions.
Your Windows operating system will prompt you to restart your Media Reader, click the "Start" button, select "Programs", then select "Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer" from the program list. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 9 Installation Procedure for Windows Operating Systems (cont.) Uninstalling Your Media Reader All Versions of Windows Operating System To uninstall your computer to complete the uninstall procedure. 9 Choose the "Remove Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer" option and follow the on-screen instructions.
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... media card is inserted, the Media Reader will appear on your desktop as two standard Mac OS disk drives if media cards are inserted into any of the two slots. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer CD. If you wish to assign new drive names to the media card, use the Mac OS format utility to complete driver installation. 3. a) Double-click on the "USB Media Reader" CD-ROM drive icon that appears on the Media Reader Installer...
... media card is inserted, the Media Reader will appear on your desktop as two standard Mac OS disk drives if media cards are inserted into any of the two slots. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer CD. If you wish to assign new drive names to the media card, use the Mac OS format utility to complete driver installation. 3. a) Double-click on the "USB Media Reader" CD-ROM drive icon that appears on the Media Reader Installer...
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The USB 8-in your Media Reader. Support for Mac OS (cont.) Mac OS X.1.2 and Above 1. If you wish to assign a new drive name to the media card, use the Mac OS format utility to the alternate location or use other file transfer methods that are standard in -1 Media Reader & Writer is a mass storage-compliant device, and also a multi-LUN device. Accessing Files and Data 1. To move files to and from...
The USB 8-in your Media Reader. Support for Mac OS (cont.) Mac OS X.1.2 and Above 1. If you wish to assign a new drive name to the media card, use the Mac OS format utility to the alternate location or use other file transfer methods that are standard in -1 Media Reader & Writer is a mass storage-compliant device, and also a multi-LUN device. Accessing Files and Data 1. To move files to and from...
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... you find "Belkin USB Flash Media Driver" and "Belkin USB Flash Media Shim". Select "Eject" from the command bar on the Media Reader drive icon and drag the icon to disable the Media Reader extensions. Scroll down list. Click on the top of your Media Reader: 1. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 12 Installation Procedure for Mac OS (cont.) Safe Removal of Digital Flash Media Cards Mac OS offers...
... you find "Belkin USB Flash Media Driver" and "Belkin USB Flash Media Shim". Select "Eject" from the command bar on the Media Reader drive icon and drag the icon to disable the Media Reader extensions. Scroll down list. Click on the top of your Media Reader: 1. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 12 Installation Procedure for Mac OS (cont.) Safe Removal of Digital Flash Media Cards Mac OS offers...
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... your computer. 3. Reinstall the software. 4. In Windows 2000, the computer keeps asking for the device you do not see "Removable Drive" appear, as it should. Plug in the device. 4. Then, first reinstall the software for the installation CD: 1. After the installation is complete, plug in the Media Reader after the software is installed and follow the instructions. 13 Unplug the Media Reader, then uninstall the software/device. 2.
... your computer. 3. Reinstall the software. 4. In Windows 2000, the computer keeps asking for the device you do not see "Removable Drive" appear, as it should. Plug in the device. 4. Then, first reinstall the software for the installation CD: 1. After the installation is complete, plug in the Media Reader after the software is installed and follow the instructions. 13 Unplug the Media Reader, then uninstall the software/device. 2.
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Check the card to the media card: 1. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 14 Troubleshooting (cont.) Cannot save files to make sure it is not corrupted. 3. The driver includes custom icon support. 14 Consult your Media Reader. Media reader is displayed in "My Computer" as two "Removable Disks": Install the driver for your dealer if the problem is installed properly. 2. Make sure the card is not corrected.
Check the card to the media card: 1. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 14 Troubleshooting (cont.) Cannot save files to make sure it is not corrupted. 3. The driver includes custom icon support. 14 Consult your Media Reader. Media reader is displayed in "My Computer" as two "Removable Disks": Install the driver for your dealer if the problem is installed properly. 2. Make sure the card is not corrected.
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... 1992. CE Declaration of Conformity We, Belkin Components, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F5U140, F5U141, F5U143, F5U144, F5U148 to which this declaration relates, are in materials and workmanship for its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is...DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above limitations of exclusions may be required. ICES Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part...
... 1992. CE Declaration of Conformity We, Belkin Components, declare under our sole responsibility that the products: F5U140, F5U141, F5U143, F5U144, F5U148 to which this declaration relates, are in materials and workmanship for its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is...DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or exclusions of implied warranties, so the above limitations of exclusions may be required. ICES Statement This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part...
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...• The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 20 654 7300 Fax: +31 (0) 20 654 7349 Belkin Components Ltd. 7 Bowen Crescent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Tech Support US: 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 800.223.5546 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223... 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 © 2002 Belkin Components. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 16...
...• The Netherlands Tel: +31 (0) 20 654 7300 Fax: +31 (0) 20 654 7349 Belkin Components Ltd. 7 Bowen Crescent • West Gosford NSW 2250 • Australia Tel: +61 (0) 2 4372 8600 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4372 8603 Belkin Tech Support US: 310.898.1100 ext. 2263 800.223.5546 ext. 2263 Europe: 00 800 223... 55 460 Australia: 1800 666 040 © 2002 Belkin Components. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 16...