USB Reader/Writer REFERENCE MANUAL
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.
Contents Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 2 Contents ......................................................................................................................................... 3 What’s included .............................................................................................................................. 4 Names of parts ..............................................
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/ Reference manual (this manual)/ CAMEDIA Master 4.
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.
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 Check OS.*1 Macintosh Check OS.*1 Windows 98/98 SE Check OS. Windows Me/2000/XP 墌 p. 7 Check OS. Mac OS 9 墌 p. 18 墌 p. 30 Mac OS X 墌 p. 35 Turn on computer. Turn on computer. *4 [ Install device driver/utility software [xDFormat].*2 *3 Place provided Installation CD-ROM in CD-ROM drive.
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 SE⽧Install> Turn on your computer’s power (and connected devices) to start Windows 98/98 SE. 2 Install the device driver/utility software <98/98 SE⽧Install> 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.
<98/98 SE⽧Install> 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.
<98/98 SE⽧Install> 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/ utility software” (墌 p. 7).
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 SE⽧Operation> 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.
3 Connecting to the computer <98/98 SE⽧Operation> 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).
<98/98 SE⽧Operation> 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.
4 Removing a card <98/98 SE⽧Operation> 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.
6 Copying files from/to a card <98/98 SE⽧Operation> 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.
7 Formatting a card <98/98 SE⽧Operation> 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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” (墌 p. 18).
Operating the MAUSB-100 The operating procedures for the MAUSB-100 under Windows Me/2000/XP are described below. 1 Inserting a card 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.
3 Connecting to the computer 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 ● 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 and/or the computer’s USB port.
When the MAUSB-100 is connected to your computer, the green status lamp lights, and the computer recognizes the MAUSB-100 as a [Removable Disk]. 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.
4 Removing a card 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.
5 Disconnecting the MAUSB-100 Close all software programs that are using data on the card (e.g. Explorer, graphics applications), then follow the steps below. [Safely Remove Hardware] 1. If a card is already inserted in the MAUSB-100, follow steps 1 - 3 in “4 Removing a card”. 2. Left-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon on the taskbar. ● The message that appears with the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon may differ depending on your computer. 3.
6 Copying files from/to a card 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 K drive. The drive letter (e.g. [J:], [K:], etc.
7 Formatting a card Before formatting the card ● If you are using a Windows 2000/XP, log on with the user name [Administrator], or use a user name with administrator privileges. Otherwise, formatting the card will be impossible. ● 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.
How to uninstall the utility software The 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] (only for Windows Me/2000) – [Control Panel]. 2. Double-click [Add or Remove Programs]. 3.
How to uninstall the utility software (Cont.) 4. A confirmation window appears. Click [OK]. 5. The [InstallShield Wizard] window appears. 6. When un 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 no longer installed.
Mac OS 9 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 Turn on your computer’s power (and connected devices) to start Mac OS. Notes ● To use a DOS/Windows formatted xD-Picture Card or the xD-Picture Card formatted on a digital camera, File Exchange (provided with Mac OS) must be installed. Select [Control Panels] from the Apple Menu to check if File Exchange is installed on your computer.
Operating the MAUSB-100 The operating procedure for the MAUSB-100 under Mac OS 9 is described below. 1 Inserting a card 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.
3 Connecting to the computer 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 ● 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 and/or the computer’s USB port.
4 Removing a card Close all software programs that are using data on the card (e. g. 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. Drag & drop the card’s icon onto the Trash icon.
6 Copying files from/to a card 1. Insert a card into the MAUSB-100 and connect it to the computer's USB port. ● The green status lamp lights, then the card icon appears on the desktop. ● The icon’s appearance may vary, depending on the card and the OS version. 2. Double-click the icon to display the files that you want to copy.
Mac OS X 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 Turn on your computer’s power (and connected devices) to start Mac OS. ● Note that the windows shown below may look different on your computer, depending on how your operating system is configured. To identify your Mac OS version Select [About This Mac] in the Apple menu and identify your Mac OS version.
Operating the MAUSB-100 The operating procedure for the MAUSB-100 under Mac OS X is described below. 1 Inserting a card 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.
3 Connecting to the computer 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 ● 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 and/or the computer’s USB port.
4 Removing a card Close all software programs that are using data on the card (e. g. 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. Drag & drop the card’s icon onto the Trash icon.
6 Copying files from/to a card 1. Insert a card into the MAUSB-100 and connect it to the computer's USB port. ● The green status lamp lights, then the card icon appears on the desktop. ● The icon’s appearance may vary, depending on the card and the OS version. 2. Double-click the icon to display the files that you want to copy. ● For information about how to locate the files you want to copy, refer to the manual for the product used to record them.
Using the provided utility software [xDFormat] (compatible with Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000/XP) This utility software allows you to format the mounted card on your computer so that it is equivalent to the formatting used by Olympus digital cameras. This makes it easier to use xD Picture Cards in your computer environment. Notes ● Formatting erases all data on the card. All important data should be copied to a hard disk, etc. beforehand.
3. Click [Check xD]. [The card is ready.] appears if the xD-Picture Card is recognized by the computer. ● If an xD-Picture card is not already inserted in the MAUSB-100, a warning message saying [Insert xDPicture card.] appears. 4. Click [Format xD]. A warning message saying [Formatting will erase all data on this card! To format, click OK. To quit, click Cancel.] appears. To format the card, click [OK]. ● The red status lamp lights while the card is being formatted.
Troubleshooting Windows PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTIONS REF. PAGE The green status lamp does not light. The MAUSB-100 is not connected correctly to the computer's USB port. Make sure that the MAUSB-100 is facing the right way and connect it to the computer's USB port firmly. 11, 22 The power supply from the USB port is insufficient. If you are using a USB hub, it may not function properly with the MAUSB-100. Connect the MAUSB-100 directly to the computer.
Troubleshooting Windows PROBLEM The red and green status lamps are blinking slowly. CAUSE SOLUTIONS REF. PAGE Disconnect the MAUSB-100 from the computer, remove the card from the MAUSB-100, then wipe the contact area with a dry cloth, and insert the card again. If the problem persists, the card may be damaged. 13, 24 There is a problem with the card. Copy the data to a different card, then use the new card for writing. — The write-protect switch is set to ON. Set the write-protect switch to OFF.
Specifications Supported xD-Picture Card Cards 3.3 V 16/32/64/128/256/512MB Interface USB Ver.2.0/Ver.1.1 Operating voltage 5V ±10% (Powered via USB port) Power consumption 0.3A Max. (Main unit only) Operating environment Temperature 0°C - 40°C (41°F - 104°F) Humidity 20% - 80% (No condensation) Storage environment –20°C - 60°C (–4°F - 140°F) Dimensions (L x W x H) Main unit 67.2 x 28.3 x 13.8 mm (Not including the cap and protrusions) (2.8" x 1.2" x 0.
Glossary of Terms Device Driver (Driver) A program used to operate or manage a peripheral device (printer, modem, digital camera, USB reader/writer, etc.). Without the proper driver installed, a peripheral device will not be recognized by the computer. Dialogue A window that appears on the monitor when the computer requires user confirmation or instructions on what to do. This is also called a Dialogue Box or Dialogue window. Drag & Drop A method used to move data (such as text or icons) on the screen.
Glossary of Terms USB (Universal Serial Bus) An interface that connects computers with peripheral devices (printers, modems, digital cameras, etc.). The USB interface is becoming increasingly common thanks to its ease of use, which makes it more likely to be the standard interface in the future. USB Bus Power Power supply via USB connection. Power is supplied to the MAUSB-100 from the connected computer via the USB interface.
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