USER’S GUIDE Manual No. 1005304 Release 11.2000, Rev. A © 2000, Viking Components, Inc. All Rights Reser ved.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Table of Contents 1 Introduction IntelliFlash Features IntelliFlash Specifications 1 1 2 2 Package Contents 3 3 Installation Windows Me, 2000, 98: Hardware Installation Software Installation Windows Me & 2000 Windows 98 Mac OS 8.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE 1 Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your Viking Components IntelliFlash™ USB Memory Stick™ Reader for your computer. IntelliFlash utilizes USB technology, the latest advancement in the PC industry, bringing you convenient, high-speed access to Memory Stick cards.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE IntelliFlash Specifications • Supports Windows Me, 2000, 98, Mac OS 8.6 or newer (with USB support) • Host computer requirements: 586/686 level CPU USB port Windows 2000, 98 & Mac OS 8.6 or later • 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 Relative humidity: 95% (max.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE 2 Package Contents In the Viking Components IntelliFlash box, you should find the following contents: Software Installation CD Viking IntelliFlash (with USB Cable) This User’s Guide Contact your local dealer if this package does not contain the above contents.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE 3 Installation Windows Me, 2000, 98 (Hardware Installation) 1. With your computer on, locate an available USB port on your computer and connect it with the USB cable on the back of the Viking IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick 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.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Windows (Software Installation) Windows Me & 2000 Windows 98 page 5 page 6-10 Windows Me & 2000 (Software Installation) 1. Once the reader has been inserted into the USB port, a “Found New Hardware”window will appear. The “New Hardware Wizard” will locate a generic driver already installed on your system for the Viking IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick Reader. 2. In the “Found New Hardware”window,“USB to Memory Stick Reader”should appear.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Windows 98 (Software Installation) 1. Once the reader has been inserted into the USB port, a “Found New Hardware” window will appear. Then the “Add New Hardware Wizard” window will appear to assist you in the software installation process. Click the “Next” button to continue. 2. When asked “What do you want Windows to do?,” select “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).” Then click the “Next” button.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Windows 98 (Software Installation) Continued 3. To direct the “Add New Hardware Wizard”to the location of the correct drivers for the Viking IntelliFlash reader, select “CD-ROM drive” and “Specify a location:.” Click the “Browse...” button and locate your CD-ROM drive with the Windows 98 drivers. Then click the “Next” button. 4.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Windows 98 (Software Installation) Continued 5. The driver has been located for the “Viking IntelliFlash Memory Stick Reader” device. Click the “Finish” button to continue. 6. To locate the driver for “USB to IDE/ATAPI using OEI-Link,“ click the “Next”button.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Windows 98 (Software Installation) Continued 7. When asked “What do you want Windows to do?,” select “Search for the best driver for your device. (Recommended).” Then click the “Next” button. 8. To direct the “Add New Hardware Wizard”to the location of the correct drivers for the Viking IntelliFlash reader, select “CD-ROM drive” and “Specify a location:.” Click the “Browse...
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Windows 98 (Software Installation) Continued 9. To locate the driver for “Viking USB to IDE/Media Reader MiniPort Driver“ on the supplied CD-ROM, click the “Next” button. 10. The driver has been located for the “Viking USB to IDE/Media Reader MiniPort Driver” device. Click the “Finish” button to complete your software installation. Your software installation is now complete.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Mac OS 8.6 or Later (Software Installation) 1. Insert the supplied “Viking IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick Reader” 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 “Viking Installer”icon on this CD and doubleclick on it to launch the application. 2. To begin the software installation, click on the “Continue” button.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Mac OS 8.6 or Later (Software Installation) Continued 3. The “Viking Installer”window will open. Click on the “Install” button to begin the driver installation. 4. A warning message will appear,stating that your system will need to be restarted after installation is complete. Click on the “Continue” button.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Mac OS 8.6 or Later (Software Installation) 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. Proceed to the “Mac OS 8.6 or Later (Hardware Installation)” on page 14 to complete your installation process.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Mac OS 8.6 or Later (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 Memory Stick 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 system’s “Owner’s Guide” for detailed instructions.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE 4 Using the Viking IntelliFlash The Viking Components IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick Reader supports Memory Stick cards only. Operation Indication The Viking Components IntelliFlash USB Memory Stick Reader has one active LED indicator for displaying operation status. The green power/activity LED is illuminated when power is being supplied to the reader. This LED will flash when the reader is busy.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Inserting & Removing a Memory Stick From the Reader Insert the Memory Stick card into the reader’s Memory Stick slot with the arrow facing up and toward the slot. The card will click into place when it is completely inserted into the slot. To remove a card, simply push the Memory Stick in until it clicks and ejects from the slot. Then completely remove the card from the slot.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE Reading & Writing to a Memory Stick In most systems, a Memory Stick is seen like a hard drive. Windows For Windows Me, 2000, 98 based systems, go to the “My Computer” icon on your system’s 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 storage device. Mac For Apple with Mac OS 8.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE 5 Support Frequently Asked Questions • Why is my system not reading the Memory Stick card? Windows: Go to “Start/Settings/Control Panel/System/Device Manager.” Locate the “Universal Serial Bus Controller.” Look for the item “USB to Memory Stick Class Driver (Bulk Only).” Make sure there are no conflicts with other devices listed. Try unplugging the Memory Stick reader and then plug it back in.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK 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 Memory Stick Reader by using this guide, Viking Components has technical support available.
VIKING COMPONENTS INTELLIFLASH USB MEMORY STICK READER USER’S GUIDE 6 Warranty & Disclaimer Information One Year Warranty All products have been thoroughly tested to be free of defects in material and workmanship.
