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User's Guide PRO-28U TM Atech Flash T echnology , Inc. Guide de l'utilisateur[...]
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Congratulations 1 Congratulations on the purchase of your new PRO-28U USB media reader/writer . PRO-28U is able to support multiple formats of flash media cards. This guide will explain the features and specifications of your new media reader , as well as the installation in a few simple steps. Please retain this guide for further reference. Conven[...]
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Package Contents 2 External USB 2.0 Cable - Connects from PRO-28U unit to any available USB port in Computer . **If you want to use the Front USB option, you will need an addtional USB cable** T o PRO-28U Unit T o available USB Port in Computer PRO-28U Internal USB 2.0 Cable x 2 - Connects PRO-28U to USB pin headers on motherboard. T o motherboard [...]
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Installation 3 This is an USB 2.0 device and it is backward compatible with USB 1.1 interface. However , USB 1.1 performance can only be expected when connected to a USB 1.1. port. When the unit is connected to a USB 1.1 port, the following Windows message may appear: "A HI-SPEED USB device is plugged into a non-HI-SPEED USB hub. For assistanc[...]
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4 Install software driver This step is required for Windows 98SE / 2000 users only . If you have Windows ME / XP , please skip this step and proceed ahead. (1) Close all applications that are running, including applications running in the background. (2) Insert AFT Setup CD into CD-ROM drive and locate setup.exe file in PC setup folder . (3) Double[...]
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5 Depending on the pin layout on your motherboard USB header , it may be necessary to rearrange the color wires of Internal USB cable to match the USB pin assignment. Please refer to your motherboard manual for USB header pin assignment information. Internal USB cable consists of Red, White, Green and Black wires. Each color wire shall be connected[...]
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6 Therefore, we shall have: Red wire goes to pin 1 Red wire goes to pin 6 White wire goes to pin 2 or White wire goes to pin 7 Green wire goes to pin 3 Green wire goes to pin 8 Black wire goes to pin 4 Black wire goes to pin 9 Comparing the default wire setting on the Internal USB cable, no wire reassignment is necessary . We can plug in the black [...]
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Using PRO-28U 7 Using PRO-28U is similar to using a floppy drive. Simply insert your media card into the slot and click on the appropriate Removable Disk icon in My Computer , it will allow you to access your media card like a disk. We strongly recommend that you copy the files in the media card to your computer first before attempting to view or m[...]
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Specifications 8 Dimension (W x H x D): Power Requirement: Supported media format: Operation Current: Suspend Current: T ransfer rate: Supported O/S: 4.02 inch x 1 inch x 4.92 inch / 102 mm x 25 mm x 125 mm 5V DC, 500mA (USB bus power) Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO MG Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo MG, Memory Stick Select[...]
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Limited W arranty 9 Atech Flash T echnology , Inc. ("AFT"), warrants to the original end user ("Customer") that under normal intended use AFT memory flash card readers will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one (1) year from the date of purchase. During warranty period, AFT shall either repair , or replace de[...]