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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. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 1 Introduction Congratulations Thank you for details. 1 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). Please visit belkin.com for purchasing a Belkin USB Media Reader & Writer (the Media Reader).
In addition to Media Readers, Belkin manufactures an entire line of USB and PC accessories. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 1 Introduction Congratulations Thank you for details. 1 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). Please visit belkin.com for purchasing a Belkin USB Media Reader & Writer (the Media Reader).
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...5:56 PM Page 2 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...
...5:56 PM Page 2 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...
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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 card. BELKIN 3 See the drawings below that illustrate the proper orientation for insertion of your Media Reader and/or media card, it is important that the media card be correctly inserted into the Media Reader.
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 card. BELKIN 3 See the drawings below that illustrate the proper orientation for insertion of your Media Reader and/or media card, it is important that the media card be correctly inserted into the Media Reader.
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... Windows operating system restarts, connect the Media Reader's USB plug to the USB port on your PC or USB hub and follow the on the button that are displayed, then click "Finish". The two-slot reader (F5U148) will now restart to complete the installation. 5. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installation CD. Click on -screen instructions to complete the driver installation process. 4. To access the new drive(s), 4 Windows...
... Windows operating system restarts, connect the Media Reader's USB plug to the USB port on your PC or USB hub and follow the on the button that are displayed, then click "Finish". The two-slot reader (F5U148) will now restart to complete the installation. 5. Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installation CD. Click on -screen instructions to complete the driver installation process. 4. To access the new drive(s), 4 Windows...
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... your computer to restart your Windows operating system. Note: For the F5U148 in the Media Reader. IMPORTANT NOTE Windows 98/Me/2000 When your Belkin single-slot Media Reader is inserted into the Media Reader, the "MMC/SD" icon will change when different media types are inserted in Windows XP, it will see a disk drive icon representing each disk drive currently installed on your Windows desktop display.
... your computer to restart your Windows operating system. Note: For the F5U148 in the Media Reader. IMPORTANT NOTE Windows 98/Me/2000 When your Belkin single-slot Media Reader is inserted into the Media Reader, the "MMC/SD" icon will change when different media types are inserted in Windows XP, it will see a disk drive icon representing each disk drive currently installed on your Windows desktop display.
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... media device(s) such as digital cameras or digital camcorders, etc. Quick Format This option will take over the Windows operating system's format normally executed from the program list. To access the format utility directly, select "Programs", then select "Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer" from the "My Computer" window. This application will erase all data content in the media. There are using your media card for Windows...
... media device(s) such as digital cameras or digital camcorders, etc. Quick Format This option will take over the Windows operating system's format normally executed from the program list. To access the format utility directly, select "Programs", then select "Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer" from the "My Computer" window. This application will erase all data content in the media. There are using your media card for Windows...
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...'s operating system. 7 Other capacities should work, too, even if they are standard in your media card. To move files to and from the media. Double-click on the drive icon assigned 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, 32, 64, and...
...'s operating system. 7 Other capacities should work, too, even if they are standard in your media card. To move files to and from the media. Double-click on the drive icon assigned 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, 32, 64, and...
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... 8 Installation Procedure for Windows Operating Systems (cont.) Safe Removal of Media Cards and Readers All Versions of data. After clicking on "Eject", you can remove the card without corrupting the files on your media card. 8 Failure to follow this feature may not give you a prompt that says it was done. The correct way to remove the card is being read or...
... 8 Installation Procedure for Windows Operating Systems (cont.) Safe Removal of Media Cards and Readers All Versions of data. After clicking on "Eject", you can remove the card without corrupting the files on your media card. 8 Failure to follow this feature may not give you a prompt that says it was done. The correct way to remove the card is being read or...
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Your Windows operating system will prompt you to complete the uninstall procedure. 9 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 restart your Media Reader, click the "Start" button, select "Programs", then select "Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer" from the program list. Choose the "Remove Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer" option and follow the on-screen instructions.
Your Windows operating system will prompt you to complete the uninstall procedure. 9 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 restart your Media Reader, click the "Start" button, select "Programs", then select "Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer" from the program list. Choose the "Remove Belkin Flash Media Reader-Writer" option and follow the on-screen instructions.
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Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer CD. Connect the Media Reader's USB plug to an available USB port on your desktop. c) Select the driver for Mac OS Mac OS 8.6-OS 9.x 1. Once the media card is inserted, the Media Reader will appear on your desktop as a standard Mac OS disk drive. a) Double-click on the "USB Media Reader" CD-ROM drive icon that appears on your Mac computer, or USB hub, and insert your media card. 4. If you...
Insert the Belkin Media Reader Installer CD. Connect the Media Reader's USB plug to an available USB port on your desktop. c) Select the driver for Mac OS Mac OS 8.6-OS 9.x 1. Once the media card is inserted, the Media Reader will appear on your desktop as a standard Mac OS disk drive. a) Double-click on the "USB Media Reader" CD-ROM drive icon that appears on your Mac computer, or USB hub, and insert your media card. 4. If you...
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... media card, use other file transfer methods that are standard in -1 Media Reader & Writer is required. 2. The two-slot Media Reader will appear on your desktop as a standard Mac OS disk drive. Double-click on the drive icon assigned to format the card. Accessing Files and Data 1. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 11 Installation Procedure for mass storage-compliant and multi-LUN devices...
... media card, use other file transfer methods that are standard in -1 Media Reader & Writer is required. 2. The two-slot Media Reader will appear on your desktop as a standard Mac OS disk drive. Double-click on the drive icon assigned to format the card. Accessing Files and Data 1. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 11 Installation Procedure for mass storage-compliant and multi-LUN devices...
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... the Media Reader extensions. or 2. Scroll down the list of these entries to both of extensions until you find "Belkin USB Flash Media Driver" and "Belkin USB Flash Media Shim". Click on the "View" button, then select "as Packages" from your computer screen. 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...
... the Media Reader extensions. or 2. Scroll down the list of these entries to both of extensions until you find "Belkin USB Flash Media Driver" and "Belkin USB Flash Media Shim". Click on the "View" button, then select "as Packages" from your computer screen. 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...
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... to see "Removable Drive (X)", where X represents the drive letter on your desktop to install. Click on "My Computer" on your computer, unplug the Media Reader and uninstall the software and remove the device in the Media Reader after the software is complete, plug in the device. 4. Restart your desktop. Reinstall the software. 4. After the installation is installed and follow the instructions. 13 In Windows 2000, the...
... to see "Removable Drive (X)", where X represents the drive letter on your desktop to install. Click on "My Computer" on your computer, unplug the Media Reader and uninstall the software and remove the device in the Media Reader after the software is complete, plug in the device. 4. Restart your desktop. Reinstall the software. 4. After the installation is installed and follow the instructions. 13 In Windows 2000, the...
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Consult your Media Reader. The driver includes custom icon support. 14 Check the card to the media card: 1. Make sure the card is not corrupted. 3. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 14 Troubleshooting (cont.) Cannot save files to make sure it is installed properly. 2. Media reader is displayed in "My Computer" as two "Removable Disks": Install the driver for your dealer if the problem is not corrected.
Consult your Media Reader. The driver includes custom icon support. 14 Check the card to the media card: 1. Make sure the card is not corrupted. 3. P73880-B_F5U140-man.qxd 7/22/02 5:56 PM Page 14 Troubleshooting (cont.) Cannot save files to make sure it is installed properly. 2. Media reader is displayed in "My Computer" as two "Removable Disks": Install the driver for your dealer if the problem is not corrected.
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... 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 returned during the warranty period, with Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1 1992. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING...
... 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 returned during the warranty period, with Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1 1992. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING...
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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. All rights reserved. P73880-B All trade names are registered trademarks of respective...
... 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. All rights reserved. P73880-B All trade names are registered trademarks of respective...