Olympus xD-Picture Card MAUSB-300, Reference Manual

Page 1: ...USB Read Write Memory Adapter REFERENCE MANUAL MAUSB 300 ...

Page 2: ... both Windows and Macintosh OS 1 A computer supporting USB 2 0 is required Only USB 1 1 is available for computers that do not support USB 2 0 2 Users running Windows 98 98SE need to install a device driver which is downloadable from the OLYMPUS web site Trademarks Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countr...

Page 3: ... card 13 2 Connecting to the computer 14 3 Removing a card 16 4 Disconnecting the adapter 17 5 Copying files from to a card 18 6 About card formatting 18 Mac OS 9 How to install 1 Turn on the computer 19 Operating the adapter 1 Inserting a card 19 2 Connecting to the computer 20 3 Removing a card 21 4 Disconnecting the adapter 21 5 Copying files from to a card 22 6 About card formatting 22 Mac OS ...

Page 4: ...e all the following items are included If any items are missing inform the shop from where you purchased the adapter right away Names of parts Start Guide MAUSB 300 Adapter and Cap USB connector Card slot Status lamp Cap Adapter ...

Page 5: ...eyboard or display In this case connect the adapter directly to the computer s USB port Versions of Windows 98 Me upgraded from Windows 3 1 95 or Windows 2000 upgraded from Windows 95 NT 4 0 NT 3 51 may not work properly In this case you may need to reinstall your OS Do not pull the card out of the card slot or unplug the adapter while the status lamp is blinking Doing so may destroy data on the c...

Page 6: ...indows Me 2000 XP p 13 Check OS Mac OS 9 p 19 Check OS Mac OS X p 23 Turn on computer Turn on computer Download device driver 2 Install device driver 2 1 Windows 3 1 Windows 95 Windows NT are not compatible 2 You only need to perform this procedure before using the adapter for the first time 3 Refer to Operating the adapter in each OS chapter for more details Get started 3 Restart computer 2 Conne...

Page 7: ...he device driver on the computer Note that the windows shown below may look different on your computer depending on how your operating system is configured Windows 98 98SE 1 Open the web site then follow the instruction to download the device driver MAUSB 300 Device Driver Web Site http www olympus com 2 When you double click the file you downloaded the installation setup window appears first When...

Page 8: ...ware Wizard window appears before installing the device driver If you connect the adapter to the computer before installing the device driver the Add New Hardware Wizard window appears In this case follow the steps below 1 Inserting a card 98 98SE Operation Insert a card into the adapter Make sure the card is level and that the gold colored contact area is facing down Insert the card all the way i...

Page 9: ...SB port DO NOT apply force to the computer s USB port or the adapter when removing inserting a card from into the adapter if it is directly connected to the computer s USB port Status lamp Lights When the adapter is connected to the computer and is ready to use Blinks When reading writing to a card Goes out When there is no card in the adapter or when right clicking the Removable Disk icon and sel...

Page 10: ...ure that a Removable Disk has been added to My Computer Notes The drive letter assigned to the adapter by your computer may differ depending on how your operating system is configured Be sure to check the assigned drive letter after you make the connection 98 98SE Operation Before connecting After connecting In this example the Removable Disk is recognized as the M drive The drive letter e g M N e...

Page 11: ... the status lamp is NOT on 4 Pull the card out of the card slot as shown 4 Disconnecting the adapter 98 98SE Operation Before disconnecting the adapter from the computer close all software programs that are using data on the card e g Explorer image viewing software then follow the steps below 1 If a card is inserted in the adapter follow steps 1 3 in 3 Removing the card 2 Make sure that the status...

Page 12: ...r may differ depending on your computer and or connected optional devices The window containing the files to be copied 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 About card formatting 98 98SE Operation Notes You must format a card on a digital camera regula...

Page 13: ...rating the adapter The operating procedures for the adapter under Windows Me 2000 XP are described below 1 Inserting a card Me 2000 XP Operation Insert a card into the adapter Make sure the card is level and that the gold colored contact area is facing down Insert the card all the way into the card slot Card slot xD Picture Card Adapter Status lamp Notes Make sure that the card is facing the right...

Page 14: ...dapter to your computer for the first time If you are using a version of Windows XP equipped with a USB 1 1 compliant port the following message appears when the adapter is connected to your computer for the first time Click X and close the window Status lamp Lights When the adapter is connected to the computer and is ready to use Blinks When reading writing to a card Goes out When there is no car...

Page 15: ...movable Disk Make sure that a Removable Disk has been added to My Computer Notes The drive letter assigned to the adapter by your computer may differ depending on how your operating system is configured Be sure to check the assigned drive letter after you make the connection Before connecting After connecting Adapter In this example the Removable Disk is recognized as the K drive The drive letter ...

Page 16: ...k the corresponding Removable Disk icon then click Eject in the pop up menu The card will not be ejected when Eject is clicked in this step 3 Make sure that the status lamp is NOT on 4 Pull the card out of the card slot as shown If you are using a Windows 2000 XP you can only remove a card under the user name Administrator or a user name with administrator privileges Log on with the correct user n...

Page 17: ...computer you are using 3 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 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 5 Unplug the ad...

Page 18: ...r may differ depending on your computer and or connected optional devices The window containing the files to be copied 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 About card formatting Me 2000 XP Operation Notes You must format a card on a digital camera reg...

Page 19: ...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 Mac OS 9 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 Inser...

Page 20: ... adapter if it is directly connected to the computer s USB port Status lamp Lights When the adapter is connected to the computer and is ready to use Blinks When reading writing to a card Goes out When there is no card in the adapter NEVER pull the card out of the card slot or unplug the adapter from the computer while the status lamp is blinking Doing so may destroy the data stored on the card The...

Page 21: ... then move the mouse drag to the desired location and release the button to copy drop 4 Disconnecting the adapter Mac OS 9 Operation Before disconnecting the adapter from the computer close all software programs that are using data on the card e g image viewing software then follow the steps below 1 If a card is inserted in the adapter drag drop the card s icon onto the Trash icon 2 Make sure that...

Page 22: ...rite files from another folder The window containing the files to be copied 6 About card formatting Mac OS 9 Operation Notes 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 cam...

Page 23: ...ur Mac OS version Select About This Mac in the Apple menu and identify your Mac OS version Mac OS X OS version Operating the adapter The operating procedure for the adapter under Mac OS X is described below 1 Inserting a card Mac OS X Operation Insert a card into the adapter Make sure the card is level and that the gold colored contact area is facing down Insert the card all the way into the card ...

Page 24: ...puter s USB port Status lamp Lights When the adapter is connected to the computer and is ready to use Blinks When reading writing to a card Goes out When there is no card in the adapter or depending on the Mac OS version when dragging dropping the card s icon onto the Trash icon NEVER pull the card out of the card slot or unplug the adapter from the computer while the status lamp is blinking Doing...

Page 25: ... then move the mouse drag to the desired location and release the button to copy drop 4 Disconnecting the adapter Mac OS X Operation Before disconnecting the adapter from the computer close all software programs that are using data on the card e g image viewing software then follow the steps below 1 If a card is inserted in the adapter drag drop the card s icon onto the Trash icon 2 Make sure that...

Page 26: ...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 mouse button over the selected file s then move the mouse drag to the desired location and release the button to copy drop Notes You must format a card on a digital camera regularly If the card inserted into the adapter has been formatted with the connected computer i...

Page 27: ...ing referring to your computer s instruction manual Delete MAUSB 300 then unplug the adapter and install the device driver correctly and connect the adapter again Insert the USB connector fully into the computer s USB port to ensure that it is firmly connected Change the Controller settings on Universal Serial Bus Controllers by selecting Start Setting only for Windows Me 2000 Control Panel System...

Page 28: ...computer Mac OS 9 The card is not recognized correctly There is a problem with the card Make sure that the adapter is facing the right way and connect it to the computer s USB port firmly If you are using a USB hub connect the adapter directly to the computer s USB port Make sure the card is properly oriented front reverse face top bottom part then insert it slowly into the adapter until it is sec...

Page 29: ...onment 20 C 60 C 4 F 140 F Dimensions L xW x H Main unit 63mmx 23 5mmx10 5 mm Not including the cap and protrusions Weight Main unit Approx 12 g Cap Approx 2 g Supported computers Any computer equipped with a USB interface as standard USB Ver 2 0 or Ver 1 1 compliant Supported operating systems Any of the following pre installed operating systems Windows 98 Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Pro...

Page 30: ...s how data is written to a memory device such as a hard disk or floppy disk To format or to initialize means to erase all existing data in a memory device When referring to a digital camera formatting means to allow the memory device to be read written on the camera Be aware that each OS uses different formats and that format ting a memory device will erase the data currently stored on it A functi...

Page 31: ...disk or hard disk recognized as a drive by the connected computer Defined by the USB Implementers Forum according to USB specifications A hi speed interface which allows data transfer 40 times as fast as USB 1 1 Can also be connected to an USB 1 1 interface An ultra compact data storage medium designed to store images taken by digital cameras or other data Using the adapter allows data on an xD Pi...

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