IOGear GUH284R manual

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    Quick Start Guide (GUH284R) USB 2.0 Hub & Card Reader 6-Port Hub & 12-in-4 Memory Card Reader/Writer ®[...]

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    Welcome Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR®’s USB 2.0 Hub and Card Reader/Writer™ model number GUH248R, one of the fastest Hi-Speed USB 2.0 hub and card reader/writer on the market. IOGEAR® only manufactures high quality connectiv- ity devices so we are sure you will be satisfied with your purchase. ©2004 IOGEAR. All Rights Reserved. PKG-30115 [...]

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    Package Contents......................................………………………………………........... Overview ................................. ............................................…………………….......... Features ...............................................................................…………………........[...]

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    Package Contents 2 The complete Universal USB 2.0 Hub Reader/Writer™ package consists of: 1 Universal USB 2.0 Hub Reader/Writer™ model GUH248R 1 Power Adapter 1 USB Cable ( T ype A - miniB) 6 feet 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Warranty/ Registration Card If any of the items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediatel y.[...]

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    3 Overview The USB 2.0 Hub & Card Reader bridges the gap between your computer and devices like digital cameras, digital camcorders, portable MP3 players, as well as peripherals such as scanners, external hard drives and more. Combining six high-speed USB 2,0 ports with a 15-in-1 card reader, this elegant system delivers lightening-fast connect[...]

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    4 Features · Six (6) USB ports available for you to add USB devices · USB 2.0 interface, USB 1.1 compliant · Supports the following Memory Cards: o CompactFlash I / II o CompactFlash USB o CompactFlash Ultra o Micro Drives o Memory Stick o Memory Stick Switch o Memory Stick Pro o Magic Gate Memory Stick o Magic Gate Memory Stick Duo (Requires Du[...]

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    5 Requirements For MAC Users • Mac OS 8.6 to 9.x * • Mac OS X • Available Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port For PC Users • PC Compatible, 200MHz or Greater • Windows® 98SE, 2000, ME, XP • Minimum 64MB RAM • Available Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Port** *Operates as USB 1.1 device **Will operate at 1.1 speeds when used with USB 1.1 port[...]

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    6 Pictorial Introduction 1. 1xCompactFlash 2. 1xSmart Media 3. 1xMemory Stick 4. 1xSecure Digital/MultiMediaCard If the USB 2.0 Hub and Card Reader/ Writer™ is laid down horizontall y , all the cards should face up (with the logo on top)except the SD card. The SD card is the only one that should face down (with the logo on the bottom).[...]

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    Important: This software installation is not required for Mac OS 10.x, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP Operating Systems. If you have one of these Operating Systems, please skip the software installation and go to Hardware Installation in page 8. Step 1 Download the software from the internet at http://www.iogear.com then click on “Support[...]

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    Hardware installation of Universal USB 2.0 Hub Reader/Writer  ( PC and Mac Users) 7 8 Hardware Installation N ote: Before you begin, please make sure that your computer has been turned off. Step1. Connect the power adapter to the power supply and the other end to the USB 2.0 Hub Reader/Writer™ Step2. Plug the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Cable ( T ype min[...]

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    9 Hardware installation Step5 Once your computer has finished booting up, a series of messages will let you know that the USB 2.0 Hub has been recognized and the card reader is successfully installed. Note: If you are using non-high-speed USB 1.1 port a series of warning will prompt to remind you that a non-high speed port has been detected. In tha[...]

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    10 Additional Considerations Remarks: With Windows Me and X P, there is an optional software That makes the logical removable drivers to be displayed as Flash Card icons in “My Computer”. This software can also be downloaded from http://www.iogear.com then click on “ Support” then click on “Driver/Manuals” and then select the product GU[...]

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    10 11 Specifications[...]

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    12 Radio & TV Interference Statement WARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause interference to radio communications. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant[...]

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    10 13 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIREC T , INDIREC T, SPECIAL, INCIDEN TAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESU LTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUC T , DISK, OR ITS DOCUMEN TA TION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUC T. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory with re[...]

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    Contact 23 Hubble • Irvine, California 92618 • (P) 949.453.8782 • (F) 949.453.8785 • www.iogear.com[...]