Memory Card GatewayTM USB 2.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Digital Foci, Inc. reserves the right to make improvements and/or changes to the products and programs described in this User’s Guide at any time without notice. Digital Foci, Inc. assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions in this manual. Nor does Digital Foci, Inc. make any commitment to update the information contained herein. ©2004 Digital Foci, Inc. All rights reserved. This publication is intended for sole use by the owner of the associated device.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Table of Contents Welcome! ___________________________________________________________________ 4 Device Layout ____________________________________________________________________ 5 System Requirements ______________________________________________________________ 5 Package Contents _________________________________________________________________ 6 Getting Your Memory Card GatewayTM Ready to Use _____________________________ 7 Using Your Memory Card GatewayTM __________
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Welcome! Congratulations on purchasing your new Memory Card GatewayTM USB 2.0 Multi-Format Memory Card Reader/Writer. With this device you will be able to access and organize digital media files contained on virtually all memory card formats with your Windows®, MacintoshTM, or Linux® based computer.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Device Layout System Requirements • Computer running any of the operating systems supported: o Windows® 98/SE**, Windows® 2000**, Windows® ME, Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Professional o Macintosh™ OS 8.6**, OS 9.x and OS 10.x or higher o Linux® OS kernel versions 2.4.x or higher • One available USB port ** For Windows 98/SE, Windows 2000, and Macintosh OS 8.6, CD-ROM drive is required since device driver installation is mandatory.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Package Contents Before using your device, check that your package contains the following items: • Memory Card GatewayTM • 5-pin miniUSB Cable • Velcro® removable mounting pad • Resource Disc • Quick Start Guide Page 6 101-01-02
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Getting Your Memory Card GatewayTM Ready to Use For Windows 98/SE, Windows 2000, and Macintosh OS 8.6, device driver installation is required. (For instructions, refer to the Driver Installation section starting on page 15.) For all other supported computer operating systems, device driver installation is not required. For all Windows operating systems, it is recommended that you install the Disk Monitor Utility from the Resource Disc.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide 5. To verify that the device has been set-up correctly, perform the following check: For Windows: Open a My Computer window or a Windows Explorer window and verify that 4 ‘Removable Disk’ icons have been added. Each icon represents one of the 4 memory card slots on the device. ** For systems without the Disk Monitor Utility installed, the memory card slots drive assignments will appear as generic ‘Removable Disk (x:)’ icons.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide For Mac: The computer will automatically create 4 icons on the desktop. Each icon represents one of the 4 memory card slots on the device. For Linux: Check the drive management function and verify that 4 new drives have been added. Each drive represents one of the 4 memory card slots on the device.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Using Your Memory Card GatewayTM Once you have connected your Memory Card GatewayTM to a computer, you are ready to start using it. After inserting a memory card into its proper slot, the device will allow you to access the contents of that memory card just as you would access the contents of the hard disk drive on your computer. You can use it in the same way that you use the hard disk drive to move, copy, edit, view, and delete files.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Inserting Memory Cards Each memory card should be inserted in the manner explained below: • MS: Position the MS card with label side facing up and connector side pointing forward. • SD/MMC: Position the SD/MMC card with label side facing up and connector side pointing forward. • SM: Position the SM card with gold connector side facing down and pointing forward. • CF/MD: Position the CF/MicroDrive with label side facing up and connector side pointing forward.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Memory Card Slot LED • If there is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot, the corresponding LED will not be lighted. • Once a memory card is inserted properly, the corresponding LED will light up and remain lighted until the card is removed. The color of the LED will be different for each memory card slot. • When data is being accessed on or written to a memory card, the corresponding memory card slot LED will flash until the operation is complete.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide In the case of Windows XP: 1. Locate the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ icon in the icon tray at the lower right-hand corner of your computer screen next to the system clock. You can move the mouse pointer over the icons until you see the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ label. 2. Double-click on this icon to open the ‘Safely Remove Hardware’ window. 3. Select the hardware device named USB Mass Storage Device. 4. Click on the Stop button and a confirmation window will appear. 5.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide How do I… Copy files between memory card and computer You can use your Memory Card GatewayTM to back-up, copy, and transfer files between your memory card(s) and your computer. Since your Memory Card GatewayTM assigns the memory card slots as removable disks on your computer, you can manage your files in the exact same manner as you manage the files on your computer.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Driver Installation For Windows 98/SE, Windows 2000, and Macintosh OS 8.6, device driver installation is required. For all other supported computer operating systems, device driver installation is not required. For all Windows operating systems, it is recommended that you install the Disk Monitor Utility from the Resource Disc. This program will assign descriptive icons and labels for the device.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide • Selecting Typical will install only the device drivers. • Selecting Complete will install both the device drivers and the Disk Monitor Utility. • Selecting Custom will allow you to choose exactly which programs you will install. (If you select Custom, there will be an extra window for you to select the programs to install.) 8.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide 9. Confirm the default installation folder (or enter your own location preference) and click Next. 10. Confirm the installation details and click Next. 11. After the installation is complete, click Finish to restart your computer.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide 12. Once the computer has restarted, you will see the Disk Monitor Utility icon at the lower right-hand corner of your computer screen. To change the preferences for the Disk Monitor Utility, move the mouse pointer over the Disk Monitor Utility icon and right-click. 13. If your device is not connected, connect it now. Your Memory Card GatewayTM is ready for use. Macintosh Operating System 1. Close all programs running on your computer. 2.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide 7. From your desktop, double-click on the “MAC.SIT” file. A folder named “Mac” will appear on your desktop. 8. Open the “Mac” folder and click on “USB 2.0”. 9. Open the “English” folder. 10. Double-click on the “USB2.0CardReader3260 Installer” file.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide 11. Select “Install” at the upper-left corner of the window and click on the Install button at the lower-right corner. 12. At the restart warning, click Yes. 13. Once the installation has completed, click Restart to restart your computer. 14. Once the computer has restarted, you can connect your Memory Card GatewayTM to your computer and begin using it.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Uninstalling Disk Monitor Utility (Windows only) If you installed the Disk Monitor Utility from the Resource Disc, you may uninstall this program and still use your Memory Card GatewayTM on the computer. To uninstall the Disk Monitor Utility follow these steps: 1. Close all programs running on your computer. 2. From your desktop, click on the Start button and locate the “Program” folder. 3.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Troubleshooting and Technical Support Refer to the following advice for using and troubleshooting your Memory Card GatewayTM. My device is plugged into my computer and the red Power LED is NOT on. • Make sure that the operating system for your computer is on the list of supported operating systems as listed on page 5. • Make sure that you have installed the device drivers required by certain operating systems as listed on page 5.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide o For Linux, use the file management program to find the drive mappings for your device. Search for the drive mapping that corresponds with the memory card that you have inserted. • Make sure that the memory card is properly inserted by: o Checking that the corresponding LED for that memory card is lighted. • If it is not lighted, remove the memory card and reinsert it properly. (See page 11 for instructions.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Appendix Technical Specifications Model no. MCG-120 Interface USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 1.1) Power USB power (No power adapter required) Transfer rate USB 2.0: up to 480 Mbps USB 1.1: up to 12 Mbps Certifications FCC Class B, CE OS compatibility Windows 98/SE, 2000, ME, XP Home/Pro Macintosh OS 8.6 and higher Linux OS kernel versions 2.4.x and higher Dimensions (L x W x H) 3.6” x 2.1” x.0.6” / 9.0 x 5.5 x 1.6 cm Weight 1.4 oz.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Tested Memory Card Compatibility Your device has been tested to work with memory cards from the manufactures listed in the table below. This table contains only those memory cards that have been tested and do not include memory cards that will work with the device but have not been tested. Memory cards from manufacturers or with capacities not listed in this table are not guaranteed to work properly with the device. Use at your own risk.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide Limited Warranty As the original purchaser of this product, you received these warranties from Digital Foci, Inc. Your Memory Card GatewayTM (hereafter referred to as “Device”) will be free from defects in material and workmanship and will perform in substantial compliance with your user documentation accompanying the Device for 1 year from the purchase date providing proper use of the Device.
Memory Card GatewayTM User’s Guide FCC Compliance FCC Rules and Regulations – Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference. 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operations. The board has been tested and verified to be within the energy emission limits for Class B digital devices as defined in Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
