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USB Reader/Writer
REFERENCE MANUAL
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Introduction Thank you for purchasing our product. This product is exclusively for reading and writing data to an xD-Picture Card (hereinafter referred to as “card”). You can transfer large amounts of data to and from the card quickly and easily using a computer equipped with a USB port (IBM PC/AT compatible and Macintosh). Before using this product, read this manual and the separate “Precautions” document carefully. This manual assumes that the user is familiar with computer operation and opera
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Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2 Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 3 What’s included.............................................................................................................................. 4 Names of parts ...................................
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What’s included Make sure all the following items are included. If any items are missing, inform the shop from where you purchased this product right away. USB extension cable MAUSB-100 CD-ROM Device driver/Utility software/ Quick start guides “Precautions” document Reference manual (this manual)/ CAMEDIA Master 4.1 (software ( ) for editing images) Names of parts USB connector Hold switch Cap Lock Release Card slot Status lamps (green/red) OFF (writing is ON (writing is per
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Before getting started System requirements Your computer must conform to the following minimum standards in order to use it with the MAUSB-100. ● Compatible operating systems IBM PC/AT compatible: Pre-installed Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional (referred to as Windows 2000 in this manual)/XP Power Mac G3/G4, PowerBook G3/G4, iMac/iBook/eMac series: Pre-installed Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2/X (v10.1.2 or later) ● USB interface compliant with USB Ver. 2.0 or Ver. 1.1 ● Equipped with CD-ROM drive (requi
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Getting started The installation procedure varies depending on the operating system you are using on your computer. Follow the correct procedure for your operating system. Windows Macintosh *1 *1 Check OS. Check OS. Check OS. Check OS. Windows Windows Mac Mac 98/98 SE Me/2000/XP OS 9 OS X p. 7 p. 18 p. 30 p. 35 Turn on computer. Turn on computer. *4 Install utility Install device software driver/utility *2 *3 software [xDFormat]. *2 *3 [xDFormat]. Place provided Place provided Installati
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Windows 98/98 SE How to install Also refer to your computer’s user manual and the manuals for any optional devices you are using. 1 Turn on the computer <98/98 SEInstall> Turn on your computer’s power (and connected devices) to start Windows 98/98 SE. 2 Install the device driver/utility software <98/98 SEInstall> When using the MAUSB-100 for the first time, you must first install the device driver and utility software included on the provided CD-ROM. Do not connect to the computer before inst
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<98/98 SEInstall> 4. During installation, the window at right appears. ● The installation time may vary, depending on your computer. 5. When the device driver/utility software installation is complete, the window at right appears. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] if you are ready, then click [Finish]. ● The computer restarts. The device driver/utility software is now installed. Once the device driver/utility software has been installed, the MAUSB-100 will be recognized automatic
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<98/98 SEInstall> If the installation window does not appear when the CD-ROM is loaded Follow the steps below to specify the file and start installing. 1. Double-click [My Computer]. 2. Right-click [OLYMPUS]. Select [Open] from the pop-up menu. 3. Double-click [MAUSB_100]. 4. Double-click [Setup.exe]. ● The [InstallShield Wizard] window appears. Start installing by following “2 Install the device driver/ p. 7). utility software” ( When the [Add New Hardware Wizard] window appears If you conn
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Operating the MAUSB-100 The operating procedures for the MAUSB-100 under Windows 98/98 SE are described below. 1 Inserting a card <98/98 SEOperation> 1. Make sure that the hold switch is released, then insert a card into the MAUSB-100's card slot. Make sure the card is level and that the gold-colored contact area is facing down. Insert the card all the way into the slot. 2. Lock the hold switch. MAUSB-100 Inserting the card Hold switch Card slot Status lamps xD-Picture Card Notes • Make sure th
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3 Connecting to the computer <98/98 SEOperation> Connect the MAUSB-100’s connector to the USB port on your computer. (You can plug in the USB connector while the computer is in use.) Notes ● Be sure to connect the MAUSB-100 to your computer AFTER installing the device driver/utility software. ● Make sure the connector is fully inserted. ● When inserting the connector, make sure it is oriented correctly (refer to the pictures below). Inserting the connector incorrectly may damage the connector a
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<98/98 SEOperation> When the MAUSB-100 is connected to your computer, it is recognized as a [Removable Disk] and the green status lamp lights up. You can see a [Removable Disk] icon by opening [My Computer] from the desktop. Note The drive letter assigned to the MAUSB-100 by the computer may differ depending on how your operating system is configured. Be sure to check the assigned drive letter after you make the connection. Before connecting After connecting MAUSB-100 In this example, the Remov
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4 Removing a card <98/98 SEOperation> Close all software programs that are using data on the card (e.g. Explorer, graphics applications), then follow the steps below. Attention! ● If you do not follow the steps below, the data on the card may be damaged. ● Do not apply force to the computer's USB port or the MAUSB-100 when removing/inserting a card from/ into the MAUSB-100 if it is directly connected to the computer's USB port. 1. Double-click [My Computer] on the desktop. 2. Right-click the co
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6 Copying files from/to a card <98/98 SEOperation> 1. Insert a card into the MAUSB-100 and connect it to the computer's USB port. 2. Double-click [My Computer] from the desktop. 3. To view the contents of a card, double-click the corresponding [Removable Disk] icon. ● Double-clicking the [Removable Disk] icon will display the directory and the list of image files on the inserted card. In this example, the Removable Disk is recognized as the M drive. The drive letter (e.g. [M:], [N:], etc.) used
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7 Formatting a card <98/98 SEOperation> Before formatting the card ● To use the card with a digital camera, format the card with the digital camera or with the computer connected to the MAUSB-100 using the provided utility software*. If you do not use the provided utility software when formatting a card with the connected computer, the card may not be recognized by the digital camera. ● It is not possible to format a card or write, move or erase data on a card when the write-protect switch is s
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How to uninstall the device driver/utility software <98/98 SE> The device driver/utility software can be deleted if it is no longer needed. First make sure that the MAUSB-100 is disconnected from the computer’s USB port, then follow the steps below. ● On-screen displays or messages may vary depending on the version of Windows you are using. 1. Click the [Start] button, then select [Settings] – [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Add/Remove Programs]. 3. Select [OLYMPUS xD USB Reader/Writer], then
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How to uninstall the device driver/utility software (Cont.)<98/98 SE> 4. A confirmation window appears. Click [OK]. 5. The [InstallShield Wizard] window appears. 6. When the device driver/utility software uninstallation is complete, the window at right appears. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] if you are ready, then click [Finish]. ● The computer restarts. The device driver/utility software is no longer installed. 17
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Windows Me/2000/XP How to install You do not need to install the utility software to use the MAUSB-100. Also refer to your computer’s user manual and the manuals for any optional devices you are using. 1 Turn on the computer Turn on your computer’s power (and connected devices) to start Windows Me/2000/XP. If you are using a Windows 2000/XP, log on with the user name [Administrator], or use a user name with administrator privileges. 2 Install the utility software
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4. During installation, the window at right appears. ● The installation time may vary, depending on your computer. 5. When installation of the utility software is complete, the window at right appears. Select [Yes, I want to restart my computer now.] if you are ready, then click [Finish]. ● The computer restarts. The utility software is now installed. (Remove the CD-ROM from the CD-ROM drive and store it in a safe place.) 19
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If the installation window does not appear when the CD-ROM is loaded Follow the steps below to specify the file and start installing. 1. Double-click [My Computer]. 2. Right-click [OLYMPUS]. Select [Open] from the pop-up menu. 3. Double-click [MAUSB_100]. 4. Double-click [Setup]. ● The [InstallShield Wizard] window appears. Start installing by following “2 Install the utility software” ( p. 18). 20
