User manual OLYMPUS MAUSB-200

[. . . ] USB Read/Write Memory Adapter MAUSB-200 REFERENCE MANUAL Introduction Thank you for purchasing our product. The MAUSB-200 USB Read/Write Memory Adapter (hereinafter referred to as "the adapter") is designed exclusively for reading and writing data to an xD-Picture CardTM (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. Before using the adapter, read this manual and the separate "Start Guide" carefully. [. . . ] If a card is inserted in the adapter, follow steps 1 3 in "3 Removing the card". Left-click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon on the taskbar. The message that appears with the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon may differ depending on the computer you are using. A message box titled [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device - Drive (K:)] appears on the taskbar. Click on it. The drive letter (K:) above will differ depending on the computer you are using. In this example, the Removable Disk is recognized as the K drive. 4. Make sure that the status lamp is NOT on, then click the [OK] button. For Windows XP, the message appears in the balloon help. The adapter is ready to be disconnected from the computer. Unplug the adapter from the computer's USB port. You can unplug the adapter with the computer's power on. (You do not need to turn off the computer, restart it, or put it in the sleep mode. ) 17 5 Copying files from/to a card <Me/2000/XP Operation> 1. Insert a card into the adapter and connect it to the computer's USB port. Double-click [My Computer] from the desktop. To view the contents of the 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. [J:], [K:], etc. ) used by your computer may differ depending on your computer and/or connected optional devices. The window containing the files to be copied 4. Drag the file icons you want to copy and drop them onto the destination folder. The process is the same as copying files on a floppy disk to a folder on the desktop. It is also possible to move files to another folder, erase files, or write files from another folder. Drag & Drop To perform a drag and drop, press and hold the left mouse button over the selected file(s), then move the mouse (drag) to the desired location and release the button to copy (drop). 6 Notes About card formatting <Me/2000/XP Operation> You must format a card on a digital camera regularly. If the card inserted into the adapter has been formatted with the connected computer, it may not be recognized by a digital camera. For details on formatting with a camera, refer to the camera's instruction manual. If your camera does not recognize a card formatted on another device, re-format the card with your camera. (Cards formatted with non-DOS formatting systems are not recognized by the adapter. ) Before formatting the card When formatting the xD-Picture Card, make sure that there is no important data on it. Existing data will not be usable after the card has been formatted. 18 Mac OS 9 How to install When you install the adapter, also refer to your computer's user manual and the manuals for any optional devices you are using. 1 Notes Turn on the computer <Mac OS 9 Install> Turn on the computer's power (and connected devices, such as a monitor) to start Mac OS. 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. (Refer to Mac OS [Help] for more details. ) 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 Computer] in the Apple menu and identify your Mac OS version. OS version Operating the adapter The operating procedure for the adapter under Mac OS 9 is described below. 1 Inserting a card <Mac OS 9 Operation> Insert a card into the adapter. Make sure the card is level and that the gold-colored contact area is facing down. [. . . ] A function included in the USB standard that allows you to connect/disconnect a USB device such as the adapter to/from the computer while the computer's power is on. A small graphical image used to represent a file or folder created by the user or an installed application. Double-clicking or clicking an icon will open the file or folder, or launch the application. Copies a new application to the computer and automatically configures it for use. [. . . ]