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Contents Introduction 4 Installing the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop 7 Driver Installation 9 General Use Warnings Safety Warnings System Requirements PC Mac Technical Support & Warranty Information Technical Support CalDigit Warranty Information 5 5 6 9 11 14 14 14 03
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop. This dual-port device plugs into an ExpressCard/34 slot on your laptop allowing USB 3.0 connectivity. Designed for use with CalDigit certified devices, the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop is the first to offer USB 3.0 connectivity to both Mac and PC laptops with an available Expresscard/34 slot. For the first time, Mac users can utilize USB 3.0 due to a special driver that has been developed by CalDigit.
Minimum System Requirements Mac • OS X 10.
ExpressCard Diagram Additional DC power adapter is needed when high current USB devices are used simultaneously. DC Jack To connect DC power when used with a HDD enclosure or a high current device. USB 3.0 Ports To connect USB devices. Specifications Maximum Data Transfer Rate 5.0 Gigabits per Second 06 Interface to PC ExpressCard 34 Slot External Ports/Connections 2 USB 3.0 Ports (backwards compatible) Operating System Support Windows XP/Vista/7 and Mac OS X Dimensions 116.6 x 40.
Installing the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop 1 Make sure the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop drivers are installed, see the Driver Installation section of the manual for more details. 2 To install the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop, we recommend the laptop is turned off, but it is not required. 3 Insert the CalDigit SuperSpeed Express Card for Laptop in the ExpressCard/34 slot by sliding it in until it locks into place.
3 To remove the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop, make sure all connected devices are unmounted and disconnected. 4 Windows - Use the remove hardware wizard to disconnect the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop. Mac - Use the ExpressCard menu bar to disconnect the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop. 5 Push the card towards the laptop, the spring latch will release and the card will slide back.
Driver Installation Prior to using the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop, you must download and install the appropriate driver (note which version OS you have). Drivers can be found at http://www.caldigit.com/support.asp PC Download and run the appropriate driver file. Select CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop. Select Windows Driver to start installation wizard. Select next to continue.
7 Select Install to start the installation. 8 After installation has been completed, select Finish to close the Wizard. 9 The CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop will now appear in device management, if the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop is connected.
MAC 1 Download and run the appropriate driver file. 2 The installer will open, click Continue. 3 The Software License Agreement will appear. Select Continue. You must accept the License agreement to proceed with the driver installation.
4 Select the destination where you want to install the driver then click Continue. Always use the same volume as the OS. Then select Install. A warning will appear stating that you must restart your computer once the driver is installed. Select Continue installation to proceed. 5 After the software has finished installing, select Restart to finish the installation process.
6 Once your computer has restarted, you will be able to see the CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop on your System Profiler.
Technical Support & Warranty Information Technical Support If you run into any issues while installing your CalDigit SuperSpeed ExpressCard for Laptop please contact CalDigit Technical Support: support@caldigit.com www.caldigit.com/support.
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