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USER’S GUIDE
Manual No. 1005294
Release 05.2000, Rev. B
© Copyright 2000 Viking Components, Inc.
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 2 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE Table of Contents 1 Introduction IntelliFlash Features & Specifications 1-2 2 Package Contents 3 3 Software Installation Windows 2000, 98 & 95 (OSR2) 4-6 Mac OS 8.6 or Later 7-9 4 Hardware Installation 10 5 Using the Viking IntelliFlash 11-14 6 Support Frequently Asked Questions 15-16 Contacting Technical Support 17 7 Warranty & Disclaimer Information 18
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 3 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your Viking Components IntelliFlash™ USB Combo Reader for your computer. IntelliFlash utilizes USB tech- nology, the latest advancement in the PC industry, bringing you con- venient, high-speed access to a variety of storage cards. IntelliFlash Features & Specifications Features: • Compact external design for portability • Includes connections for P
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 4 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE Specifications: • Supports Windows 2000, 98, 95 (OSR2) & Mac OS 8.6 or later (with USB support) Host computer requirements: • 586/686 level CPU • USB port • Windows 2000, 98, 95 (OSR2) & Mac OS 8.6 or later (w/USB support) • 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 • Re
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 5 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE 2 Package Contents In the Viking Components IntelliFlash box, you should find the follow- ing contents: Software Installation Viking IntelliFlash CD (with USB Cable) This User’s Guide Viking CompactFlash Adapter Contact your local dealer if this package does not contain the above contents. Chapter 2 3
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 6 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE 3 Software Installation Note: Before connecting the Viking Components IntelliFlash USB Flash Memory Reader to your computer, its software must be installed. Proceed to your computer’s operating system and follow the software installation instructions. Windows 2000, 98 & 95 (OSR2): 1. Insert the supplied “Viking Components IntelliFlash Software Installation” CD into your computer’s CD drive. 2.
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 7 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE Windows 2000, 98 & 95 (OSR2): (Continued) 4. The “Welcome” window will appear. If you have any other applica- tions open, close them at this time. Click on the “Next” button to con- tinue with the installation procedure. Chapter 3 5
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 8 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE Windows 2000, 98 & 95 (OSR2): (Continued) 5. The “Setup Complete” window will appear. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” Then click on the “Finish”button to restart your sys- tem. 6.Your software installation is almost complete. The rest will load auto- matically when the hardware is installed. Please proceed to the “Hardware Installation” section on page 10. Chapter 3 6
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 9 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE Mac OS 8.6 or Later: 1. Insert the supplied “Viking Components IntelliFlash Software Installation” CD into your computer’s CD drive. Locate the CD icon on your computer’s desktop and double-click on it to open. Locate the “IntelliFlash Installer” icon on this CD and double-click on it to launch the application. 2. To begin the software installation, click on the “Continue” button. Chapter 3 7
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 10 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE Mac OS 8.6 or Later: (Continued) 3. The “IntelliFlash Installer” window will open. Your hard drive should be selected in the “Install Location” pop-up menu. Click on the “Install” button to begin the driver installation. 4. If you have any other application open, a close all other application warning will appear. Click on the “Continue” button. Chapter 3 8
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 11 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE Mac OS 8.6 or Later: (Continued) 5. After the drivers have been installed, your system will need to be restarted. Click on the “Restart” button to restart your computer. 6. Your software installation is now complete. Please proceed to the “Hardware Installation” section on page 10. Chapter 3 9
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 12 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE 4 Hardware Installation 1. Locate an available USB port on your computer and connect it with the USB cable on the back of the Viking IntelliFlash USB Flash Memory 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 C
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 13 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE 5 Using the Viking IntelliFlash The Viking Components IntelliFlash USB Flash Memory Reader sup- ports a variety of storage cards. An ATA flash card can be used in the top socket. CompactFlash (when inserted into a CompactFlash adapter) can also be used in the top socket. A SmartMedia card (SSFDC) can be used in the bottom socket. Chapter 5 11
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 14 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE Operation Indication: The Viking Components IntelliFlash USB Flash Memory Reader has two active LED indicators for displaying operation status. The power LED (green) is illuminated when power is being supplied to the reader. The activity LED (red) will flash when the reader is busy. Caution: Do not extract or insert a storage card into the reader while the red LED is flashing. ATA Flash/ Comp
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 15 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE SmartMedia Card Installation & Removal: Insert a SmartMedia card (SSFDC) with its gold leads side face down into the bottom socket of the reader. To remove a card, simply pull the card out of the reader. Chapter 5 13
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 16 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE Reading & Writing to Your Storage Card: In most systems, a storage card is seen like a hard drive. Windows For Windows 2000, 98 and 95 (OSR2) based systems, go to the “My Computer” icon on your systems desktop and double-click on it. You should see the card listed. Simply double-click on the card to open it. Information can then be placed or retrieved from it like any other stor- age device.
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 17 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE 6 Support Frequently Asked Questions: • Why am I not getting drive letters or icons? Windows: Go to “Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Device Manager.” Locate the “Universal Serial Bus Controller.” Look for the item “IntelliFlash Device Driver.” Then go to “IntelliFlash” in the “Device Manager” and look for “CF/ATA Reader” and “SM Reader.” If they are there try unplugging the device an
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 18 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE • How do I format my card in the card reader? Windows: Open “My Computer” and locate the drive letter associated to the card you want to format. Right click on the drive letter and then left click on “Format.” Choose the “Full” option and click “Start.” • How do I uninstall the software? Windows: Choose “Start/Programs/Viking/Uninstall IntelliFlash.” Then follow the on-screen instructio
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 19 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE Contacting Technical Support: If your questions have not been answered or if you are unable to solve a problem with your IntelliFlash USB Flash Memory Reader by using this guide, Viking Components has technical support available. Before calling technical support, please prepare to have the following information available: • Machine type • Operating system • Detailed descriptions of question o
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5294bVCI 5/16/00 11:19 AM Page 20 VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB FLASH MEMORY READER USER’S GUIDE 7 Warranty & Disclaimer Information One Year Warranty All products have been thoroughly tested to be free of defects in material and workmanship. If any product should malfunction while used in its recommended environment during the applicable warranty period,Viking, at its option, will repair or replace the product at no charge, provided the product or any part thereof has not been abused, m
