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- Page 1 Dazzle ® ZiO! ™ Hi-Speed Portable Reader/Writer User’s Guide Copyright SCM Microsystems. All rights reserved. Trademarks are used for informational purposes, and remain the property of their owners. Revision D 5/20/03...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction Congratulations! ........... 3 What’s Included . -
Page 3: Congratulations
Introduction Congratulations! You have just purchased the Dazzle ZiO!™ Hi-Speed Portable Reader/Writer. The Dazzle ZiO! Hi-Speed Portable Reader/Writer (also referred to as ZiO HS Reader/ Writer throughout this guide) is designed for people on the go who have digital cameras or other digital devices like MP3 players, mobile phones and PDAs that use digital media. -
Page 4: What's Included
What’s Included Dazzle Installation CD ZiO! Hi-Speed Portable Reader/Writer USB Extender Cable (Also referred to as ZiO HS Reader/Writer) Dazzle Technical OnDVD ZiO! Hi-Speed ZiO! Hi-Speed Resource Center User’s Guide Portable Portable Information (PC-only Reader/Writer Reader/Writer (Included on CD) Included on CD) User’s Guide Quickstart Guide (Included on CD) -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting Started Minimum System Requirements To use the ZiO HS Reader/Writer, your system must meet the following requirements: PC Requirements 200MHz or faster processor USB Port USB 2.0 port for maximum performance Windows® 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP CD-ROM drive (for driver software and bonus software installation) 64MB RAM minimum (128MB recommended) 4MB free disk space Macintosh®... -
Page 6: Registering Your Zio Hs Reader/Writer
Registering Your ZiO HS Reader/Writer Thank you again for purchasing the Dazzle ZiO HS Reader/Writer. In order for us to better serve you, we encourage you to register your ZiO HS Reader/Writer as soon as possible. Registering your ZiO HS Reader/Writer entitles you to the following benefits: •... -
Page 7: Hardware Overview
Hardware Overview You can connect your ZiO HS Reader/Writer to computers with USB 1.1 ports or USB 2.0 ports. Computers with USB 2.0 ports will utilize the ZiO HS Reader/Writer’s Hi-Speed transfer capability, moving data at a much faster rate than computers with USB 1.1 ports. The ZiO HS Reader/Writer is available in four different models: SmartMedia/xD, Compact- Flash (Type I &... -
Page 8: Software Overview
Software Overview Driver Software PC driver software is required for Windows 98 SE. It is not required for Windows Me, XP, or 2000. Driver software is not required for Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9.x or Mac OS 10.0.4 or higher. If you are running a Mac OS X version prior to version 10.0.4, please contact Apple®... -
Page 9: Installing The Software On A Pc
Installing the Software On a PC The Dazzle Installation CD includes the following PC software components: • Hardware Drivers (Windows 98 SE only) • Dazzle OnDVD Software • Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 Installer (required for electronic documentation) • Dazzle Technical Resource Center Information* •... - Page 10 The auto-run program launches the setup application and then the Language screen appears. If the Language screen does not appear automatically, begin by opening My Computer. Next, double-click on the drive letter corresponding to your CD/DVD- ROM drive, and then double-click on the Setup application icon. 2.
- Page 11 The Dazzle Setup prepares for the installation, and then the InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen appears. Note: The screens below differ slightly for each of the supported operating systems. 4. Click Next. The License Agreement screen appears. To use the ZiO HS Reader/Writer, you must agree to the terms of the license.
- Page 12 The Select Components screen appears. This screen allows you to select the software you want to install. Dazzle strongly recommends installing all the components. OnDVD is required to create Slideshows. Acrobat is required to read the electronic users’ guides. The Product Demo provides an overview of many current Dazzle products.
- Page 13 After restarting your computer, a browser window appears with a message that reminds you to check the Dazzle website for the latest updates and patches. Just click on the link in the browser window to check for any critical updates to your software. Dazzle ZiO! Hi-Speed Portable Reader/Writer User’s Guide •...
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Page 14: Installing The Hardware On A Pc
Installing the Hardware on a PC You can connect your ZiO HS Reader/Writer to computers with USB 1.1 ports or USB 2.0 ports. Computers with USB 2.0 ports will utilize the ZiO HS Reader/Writer’s Hi-Speed transfer capability, moving data at a much faster rate than computers with USB 1.1 ports. - Page 15 Connecting to a Computer’s USB Port Connect the ZiO HS Reader/Writer directly to an available USB port on your computer. If your computer is located in an inconvenient location, connect one end of the provided USB extender cable to the USB connector on the back of your ZiO HS Reader/Writer, and then connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer.
- Page 16 Connecting to a USB Hub 1. Connect the USB hub (purchased separately) to an available USB port on your com- puter. 2. Connect the ZiO HS Reader/Writer directly to an available USB port on the USB hub. If your hub is located in an inconvenient location, connect one end of the provided USB extender cable to the USB connector on the back of your ZiO HS Reader/Writer, and then connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on the USB hub.
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Page 17: Installing The Software On A Macintosh
Installing the Software On a Macintosh Driver software is not required for Macintosh computers running Mac OS 9.x or Mac OS 10.0.4 or higher. For these operating systems, simply connect the ZiO HS Reader/Writer to your Mac’s USB port or a USB hub, as described on the following pages. You can then insert a media card and access any of its files using the removable disk icon displayed on your Mac desktop. - Page 18 Connecting to a Macintosh USB Port Connect the ZiO HS Reader/Writer directly to an available USB port on your Mac. If your Mac is located in an inconvenient location, you can connect one end of the provided USB extender cable to the USB connector on the back of your ZiO HS Reader/Writer, and then connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your Mac.
- Page 19 Connecting to a USB Hub 1. Connect the USB hub (purchased separately) to your Mac’s USB port. 2. Connect the ZiO HS Reader/Writer directly to an available USB port on the USB hub. If your hub is located in an inconvenient location, you can connect one end of the pro- vided USB extender cable to the USB connector on the back of your ZiO HS Reader/ Writer, and then connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on the USB hub.
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Page 20: Using The Zio Hs Reader/Writer
Using the ZiO HS Reader/Writer This section shows you how to use your ZiO HS Reader/Writer to insert, access, format, and remove digital media cards, and how to transfer files between your computer and a card. Digital Media Card Compatibility The ZiO HS Reader/Writer is available in four different models: SmartMedia/xD, CompactFlash (Type I &... -
Page 21: Inserting A Smartmedia Or Xd Card
Inserting a SmartMedia or xD Card Before you insert a SmartMedia or xD card in the ZiO HS Reader/Writer, position the unit with the Access Indicator on top, as shown below. Then flip its protective ring to the open position to uncover the USB connector and the card slot and convert the ring to a stand, as described in “Hardware Overview”... -
Page 22: Inserting A Compactflash Card
Inserting a CompactFlash Card Before you insert a CompactFlash card in the ZiO HS Reader/Writer, position the unit with the Access Indicator on top, as shown below. Then flip its protective ring to the open position to uncover the USB connector and the card slot and convert the ring to a stand, as described in “Hardware Overview”... -
Page 23: Inserting A Multimediacard Or Secure Digital Card
Inserting a MultiMediaCard or Secure Digital Card Before you insert a MultiMediaCard or Secure Digital card in the ZiO HS Reader/Writer, position the unit with the Access Indicator on top, as shown below. Then flip its protective ring to the open position to uncover the USB connector and the card slot and convert the ring to a stand, as described in “Hardware Overview”... -
Page 24: Inserting A Memory Stick Card
Inserting a Memory Stick Card Before you insert a Memory Stick card in the ZiO HS Reader/Writer, position the unit with the Access Indicator on top, as shown below. Then flip its protective ring to the open position to uncover the USB connector and the card slot and convert the ring to a stand, as described in “Hardware Overview”... -
Page 25: Accessing A Card On A Pc
Accessing a Card on a PC When the ZiO HS Reader/Writer is installed on your system (as explained earlier in this guide), you can access a card as follows: 1. Insert a card in the ZiO HS Reader/Writer, as explained in the previous section. If you are running Windows XP and you insert a digital media card, a dialog box may appear that asks what you want to do with the files on the Removable Disk. - Page 26 3. Double-click on the Removable Disk icon. The files and/or folders on the card appear in the Removable Disk’s window. In the example below, the Removable Disk’s window displays nine tiff files. You can now copy, open, edit, or delete any of the files on the card. For instructions on copying files from a card to your computer, see “Transferring Files on a PC”...
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Page 27: Transferring Files On A Pc
Transferring Files on a PC You can use the ZiO HS Reader/Writer to transfer files between your computer and a card using the basic Windows file transfer functions. For example, you can copy and paste or drag and drop files from a card to your computer or from your computer to a card. Although there are numerous approaches for copying or moving files, the instructions below show you how to copy a file from a card and paste it into a folder on your computer. - Page 28 Note: There are numerous approaches for transferring files between your computer and a card. For complete details on transferring files, please refer to your Windows Help file, or Help and Support in Windows XP. You can find the Windows Help file and Help and Support under the Start button located in the lower left corner of your desktop.
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Page 29: Formatting A Card On A Pc
Formatting a Card on a PC Sometimes it may be more convenient to format a digital media card in the ZiO HS Reader/Writer rather than in your original digital device. In some cases, your device may not have a format option, or you may be required or prompted to format a card. To format a digital media card in the ZiO HS Reader/Writer, follow the steps below. - Page 30 4. Select a format type (Quick or Full) in the Format window. The Windows XP and 2000 default format type is Full. The Windows 98 SE and Me default format type is Quick. The Quick option works only on previously formatted cards and erases any existing files.
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Page 31: Removing A Card On A Pc
6. Click OK in the warning dialog box. The formatting operation begins. When formatting is completed, a confirmation dialog box appears. 7. Click OK in the confirmation dialog box. Removing a Card on a PC Before you remove a digital media card, make sure that the Access Indicator at the top of the ZiO HS Reader/Writer is not flashing. -
Page 32: Mounting And Accessing A Card On A Macintosh
Mounting and Accessing a Card on a Macintosh When the ZiO HS Reader/Writer is installed on your system (as explained earlier in this guide), you can access a card as follows: 1. Insert a card in the ZiO HS Reader/Writer, as explained earlier in this guide. A removable disk icon representing your card appears on the Mac desktop (see the example below). -
Page 33: Transferring Files On A Macintosh
Transferring Files on a Macintosh You can use the ZiO HS Reader/Writer to transfer files between your Mac and a card using the Mac’s drag and drop function. For example, you can drag and drop files from a card to your Mac or from your Mac to a card. -
Page 34: Formatting A Card On A Macintosh
Formatting a Card on a Macintosh Dazzle strongly recommends that you format your digital media cards in your digital device (camera, MP3 player, cell phone, etc.). However, there may be times when you need to format a card in the ZiO HS Reader/Writer. In some cases, your digital device may not have a format option, or you may be required or prompted to format a card. - Page 35 Formatting a Card Using Mac OS X To format a digital media card in the ZiO HS Reader/Writer using Mac OS X or higher, fol- low the steps below. 1. Choose Applications from the Go menu. The Applications window appears. 2.
- Page 36 The Utilities window appears. 3. Double-click the Disk Utility icon. The Mac OS X Disk Utility window appears. In this window, you can test, repair, and/or erase a partition or disk. Dazzle ZiO! Hi-Speed Portable Reader/Writer User’s Guide • Using the Reader/Writer • Page 36...
- Page 37 4. Insert your digital media card in the ZiO HS Reader/Writer. The card mounts on your Mac desktop and appears as a disk icon. The card also registers in the Disk Utility, and its disk icon and disk volume icon appear in the Disk Utility window’s left pane, as shown in the example below.
- Page 38 5. Select the disk icon in the Disk Utility window, then click the Erase tab. The Erase instructions and related information appear in the Disk Utility window. 6. Click on the Volume Format box, then choose MS-DOS File System from the drop- down menu.
- Page 39 7. Click the Erase button in the Disk Utility window. A warning dialog box informs you that erasing the disk destroys any data on the disk. 8. Click the Erase button in the warning dialog box to format the card, or click Cancel to quit.
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Page 40: Removing A Card On A Macintosh
Removing a Card on a Macintosh Before you remove a digital media card, be sure the Access Indicator at the top of the ZiO HS Reader/Writer is not flashing. The Indicator flashes when the ZiO HS Reader/Writer is reading or writing data on a card. Removing a card during read/write access causes lost or corrupted data. - Page 41 Removing a Card Using Mac OS X To remove a digital media card from the ZiO HS Reader/Writer using Mac OS X, please wait until the Access Indicator stops flashing, then follow the instructions below. 1. Select the card’s removable disk icon and choose Eject from the File Menu (or drag the removable disk icon over the Trash icon), as shown below.
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Page 42: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions If you experience difficulties with your ZiO HS Reader/Writer, please check the troubleshooting section below for possible solutions. If the problems persist, please go to page 45 for information on Dazzle’s North American Technical Resource Center, or page 46 for information on Dazzle’s European Technical Resource Center. - Page 43 When I insert a digital media card and double-click the Removable Disk Icon, I cannot access my data. If you are using a SmartMedia card, be sure to insert the card with the gold contacts facing down and the notch at the top left corner. For more information on inserting your SmartMedia card, please refer to “Inserting a SmartMedia or xD Card”...
- Page 44 When I try to write to a SmartMedia card, an error message appears. Make sure the card’s write protection sticker is not covering the write protect area (see illustration on page 21). You cannot write to or delete from the card until you remove the sticker.
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Page 45: Technical Support
Technical Support Dazzle’s North American Technical Resource Center The Dazzle ZiO HS Reader/Writer is easy to use and normally should not produce complications. However, if you need assistance or have questions of any kind, our trained staff members are ready to help. Visit www.Dazzle.com and use the Support menu item to access Dazzle’s various support resources. -
Page 46: Dazzle's European Technical Resource Centers
Dazzle’s European Technical Resource Centers The Dazzle ZiO HS Reader/Writer is easy to use and normally should not produce compli- cations. However, if you need assistance or have questions of any kind, our trained staff members are ready to help. We highly recommend that you first check the Dazzle Europe website at www.Dazzle-Europe.com or the Dazzle German website at... - Page 47 United Kingdom: 09062 160 180 (25p/Min) Italy: If you have checked the Dazzle website for updates and downloads and if you have been unable to resolve your difficulties or answer your questions via E-mail, please contact local support using the phone numbers listed on our website at www.Dazzle-Europe.com. Click the Support link and select Contact from the provided menu.
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Page 48: Scm Microsystems, Inc. One Year Limited Warranty
SCM Microsystems, Inc. One Year Limited Warranty Coverage SCM warrants this hardware product to be free from defects in materials and workman- ship for the warranty period. This non-transferable, limited warranty is only to you, the first end-user purchaser. The warranty begins on the date of purchase and lasts for one (1) year, unless otherwise stated on the product packaging. - Page 49 If the SCM representative determines your product is eligible for warranty service, you will be required to return it to SCM packaged sufficiently to avoid damage, shipping prepaid, along with proper identification, a return authorization number provided by the representa- tive, and proof of purchase.