Belkin F5U271EA User Manual

Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Media  
Reader & Writer with  
3-Port Hub  
Transfer data and connect USB  
peripherals with one device  
User Manual F5U271ea  
Introduction  
Congratulations  
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Media Reader &  
Writer with 3-Port Hub (the Reader). This innovative product reads the  
following popular flash-memory formats.  
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• CompactFlash® Type I and Type II / CompactFlash® Extreme Card  
• IBM® Microdrive™  
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• SmartMedia™  
• SmartMedia™ RAM Card  
• Secure Digital / Mini SD*  
• MultiMediaCard / RSMMC (Reduced Size MultiMediaCard)* / High Speed  
MultiMedia Card  
• XD Picture Card  
• Memory Stick® / Memory Stick Duo™*,  
• Memory Stick Pro™ / Memory Stick Pro Duo™*,  
• Memory Stick MagicGate™ / Memory Stick MagicGate Duo™*  
(non-secure mode only)  
• MultiMedia Card 4.0  
• Memory Stick MagicGate Pro™*  
• Memory Stick Select Function card  
• High Speed Memory Stick  
• Memory Stick Ultra II  
*Requires use of adapter included with media card  
compatibility list.  
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Introduction  
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Introduction  
The Reader features a built-in Hi-Speed USB 2.0 3-Port Hub. It enables  
you to connect USB devices with a critical advantage over traditional USB  
2.0 hubs. That is its implementation of the new “Quad TT” architecture,  
which enables each of the Hub’s three downstream ports to deliver a full  
12Mbps of USB bandwidth for low- and full-speed devices, while providing  
total support for Hi-Speed USB 2.0 devices. This is especially important  
when connecting multiple, bandwidth-intensive, full-speed devices such as  
USB webcams, speakers, scanners, and external storage devices.  
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In addition to Readers, Belkin manufactures an entire line of USB and PC  
accessories. Please visit belkin.com for details.  
Reader Features  
• Easy transfer of data between slots  
• Quick and easy access to digital photos, MP3s, and other digital files  
• Functionality as a removable media storage device  
• Bus- or self-powered; no power supply required in most circumstances  
• Plug-and-Play, hot swap capability  
• Drag-and-drop file transfer  
• Custom drive icon support using the included driver  
• Belkin Lifetime Warranty  
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Introduction  
Hub Features  
• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus Specification 2.0  
(data rate 1.5/12/480Mbps)  
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• Backward-compatible with Universal Serial Bus Specification 1.1  
(data rate 1.5/12Mbps)  
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• Compatible with Windows® 98 SE, Me, 2000, and XP  
• Approved by USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF)  
• Plug-and-Play support  
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• Support for hot swapping of USB devices  
• Overcurrent detection and protection  
• Individual port-status indicator LEDs  
• Three 480Mbps downstream ports  
• Bus- or self-powered  
• Compatibility with USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 devices  
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Introduction  
Hub Specifications  
Upstream Ports  
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(1)  
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Downstream Ports  
Per-Port Voltage  
Per-Port Current  
Power Mode  
(3)  
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DC +5V  
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500mA (max)  
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Self-powered/bus-powered  
5ºC ~ 40º C  
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Operating Temperature  
Storage Temperature  
Enclosure  
-20º C ~ 60º C  
ABS plastic  
Power Supply  
Output: DC 5V 2.0A  
Plug Size: 3.5mm (outer)  
1mm (center)  
Plug Polarity: Center positive  
USB Hub Port-Status LED Color Definitions:  
Off  
No USB device present  
USB device installed and initialized  
Red  
Reader Status LED Color Definitions  
Off  
Normal state  
Data being transferred  
Flashing Red  
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Introduction  
System Requirements  
• Computer with available USB port (USB 2.0 port for Hi-Speed mode)  
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• Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP  
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• Mac OS® 9.x or Mac OS X v10.1.2* or higher (custom icons not  
supported in OS X)  
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*Hi-Speed USB 2.0 is supported in OS X v10.2.8 and above.  
Package Contents  
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• Belkin Hi-Speed USB 2.0 Media Reader & Writer with 3-Port Hub  
• USB Device Cable  
• Power Supply  
• User Manual  
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• Installation CD  
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Installation Procedure for Windows  
Media Insertion  
To prevent damage to your Reader and/or media card, be sure to insert  
the media card correctly into the Reader. See the drawings below that  
illustrate the proper orientation for insertion of your media card.  
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Important Note: The Reader uses a combination slot designed to  
accommodate both XD Picture Card and SmartMedia card formats.  
Only a single card may be plugged into the combination slot at any time.  
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Installation Procedure for Windows  
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Installation Procedure for Windows  
IMPORTANT NOTE: DO NOT PLUG READER INTO COMPUTER  
UNTIL INSTRUCTED TO DO SO  
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Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP  
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Driver Installation  
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Insert the Belkin Driver Installation CD.  
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After a few moments, the setup application will appear on  
your computer screen.  
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If the setup application does not appear, double-click “My  
Computer”, and then click on your CD-ROM drive icon. This  
will load the setup application’s main page.  
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Click the “Install Driver” button.  
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The “InstallShield Wizard” will now start. Click “Next” on each of the  
screens that are displayed, and then click “Finish”. Now, restart your  
computer to complete the driver installation process.  
Important Operating System Notes:  
a)  
Windows Me and XP offer native support for mass-storage devices.  
It is not necessary to install the Belkin driver in order to use the  
Reader. However, if you wish to take advantage of the custom drive  
icons, the driver must be installed.  
b)  
Windows 2000 also offers native support for mass-storage devices,  
but in versions prior to Service Pack 3, does not support “multi-  
LUN” devices. If the Belkin driver is not installed in Windows 2000  
versions prior to Service Pack 3, only the CompactFlash slot will be  
available. Furthermore, if you wish to take advantage of the custom  
drive icons, the driver must be installed.  
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Installation Procedure for Windows  
c)  
Windows 98 SE does not support mass-storage devices; therefore,  
the Belkin driver must always be installed.  
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Hardware Installation  
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Important Note: Please do not connect any USB devices to the Hub’s  
ports until the installation process has been completed.  
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Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet or surge suppressor. Plug  
the DC connector into the DC power jack found on the rear of the  
Reader.  
Note: The hub may be used without the power supply with  
most USB devices.  
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Plug the flat end (USB-A connector) of the provided USB device  
cable into the downstream port of your computer, or downstream  
port of another hub. Plug the small end (USB-B mini-B connector)  
into the USB-B mini-B connector on the back of the Reader.  
Important Note: The Reader must be connected to a USB 2.0-compliant  
host in order to function in Hi-Speed mode (480Mbps data rate). If the Hub  
is connected to a USB 1.1-compliant host, it will operate only in low-speed  
or full-speed mode (1.5Mbps/12Mbps).  
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Installation Procedure for Windows  
3.  
Windows will now detect your Hub and the “Hardware Installation  
Wizard” will start. Please use all of the default settings provided  
by the “Hardware Installation Wizard” to complete the hardware  
installation procedure. Simply click “Next” at the bottom of each of  
the installation screens, and then click “Finish” to complete the Hub  
installation process. Under windows XP the drivers will be installed  
automatically.  
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Note: The Windows “Install New Hardware Wizard” may prompt you to  
provide your Windows Installation CD to complete the driver installation  
process.  
Important Note: Hi-Speed hub drivers are included with most USB 2.0  
PCI upgrade cards, and are pre-installed along with the PCI card drivers.  
Please check with your PCI card manufacturer for the most recent USB 2.0  
driver.  
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After installation of the Hub is completed, the Reader’s ports will be  
installed. No further user input is required.  
The Reader will be recognized as four individual removable disk  
drives. To access the new drive(s), click the “My Computer”  
icon found on your Windows desktop display. When the “My  
Computer” window opens, you will see a customized disk drive icon  
representing each of the four slots. (See the “Operating System  
Notes” section regarding custom icon support.)  
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Connecting USB Devices to the Hub  
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Plug the USB-A connector of the USB device(s) you wish to connect  
into any of the Hub’s available downstream ports.  
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Follow the installation instructions provided by the manufacturer of  
the device.  
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Important Note: When moving a device from one port on the Hub to  
another, it may be necessary to reinstall the USB drivers for that device.  
Safe Removal of Media Cards and Readers  
All versions of Windows  
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Do not remove your media card from the Reader while data is being  
read or written to the card. Doing so could corrupt the media card  
resulting in a loss of data. The correct way to remove the card  
is to double-click on “My Computer”, and then right-click on the  
drive and select “Eject” from the list. Depending on your operating  
system, this feature may not prompt you that the “Eject” was done.  
However, after clicking on “Eject”, you can remove the card without  
corrupting the files on the card.  
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To safely remove a Reader from your computer, click on the “Unplug  
or Eject Hardware” icon found in the right-hand corner of the  
Windows task bar. Failure to follow this step could result in the loss  
or corruption of data stored on your media card.  
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Installation Procedure for Mac OS  
Uninstalling your Reader  
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To uninstall the Reader’s driver, click the “Start” button, select  
“Settings”, select “Control Panel”, and then select “Add/Remove  
Programs”. Choose “Belkin Media Reader Driver and Icon”, and then  
click “Remove”.  
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Note: This procedure is only necessary if the Belkin  
driver has been installed.  
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You may also perform the uninstall from Windows Device Manager.  
(To uninstall from Windows Device Manager, the Reader must be  
plugged into your computer.) Right-click on “My Computer”, then  
select “Properties”, then “Device Manager”. Click on the (+) sign  
next to “Disk Drives”. Select the Reader from the list of drives, and  
then click on “Remove”. Now unplug the Reader from the USB port  
on your computer or hub.  
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Installation Procedure for Mac OS  
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Installation Procedure for Mac OS  
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Mac OS 9.0–9.x  
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Driver Installation  
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Insert the Belkin Reader’s Installer CD.  
Double-click the “F5U271 Installer CD” CD-ROM drive icon that  
appears on your desktop. Then, click on “Belkin installer 1.7”.  
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Follow the on-screen instructions to complete driver installation.  
Connect the Reader’s USB plug to an available USB port on your  
Mac® computer, or USB hub, and insert your media card.  
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Once a media card is inserted, it will appear on your desktop as  
a standard Mac OS disk drive. A custom drive icon will appear for  
each slot according to the media type. The drive icon will appear  
only when a media card is inserted into its slot.  
Mac OS X v10.1.2 and above  
Important Note: Please do not connect any USB devices to the Hub’s  
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Mac OS X v10.1.2 and above offers native support for mass-storage  
devices. To install the Reader, simply plug it into an available USB  
port on your Mac computer or USB hub. No further user intervention  
is required.  
Note: Support for Hi-Speed 2.0 mode (480Mbps) is limited to Mac OS X  
v10.2.8 and above. If the Reader is used with a version of Mac OS X prior  
to X v10.2.8, it will be fully functional, but will operate only in full-speed  
mode (12Mbps).  
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Installation Procedure for Mac OS  
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Note: Custom icon support is currently unavailable for any  
version of OS X.  
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Once a media card is inserted, it will appear on your desktop as a  
standard Mac OS disk drive. A drive icon will appear for each slot,  
but only when a media card is resident in the slot.  
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Hardware Installation  
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Important Note: Please do not connect any USB devices to the Hub’s  
ports until the installation process has been fully completed.  
1.  
Plug the AC adapter into a wall outlet or surge suppressor. Plug  
the DC connector into the DC power jack found on the rear of the  
Reader.  
Note: The Hub may be used without the power supply with most USB  
devices.  
2.  
Plug the flat end (USB-A connector) of the provided USB device  
cable into the downstream port of your computer, or downstream  
port of another hub. Plug the small end (USB-B mini-B connector)  
into the USB-B mini-B connector on the back of the Reader.  
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The Reader is now fully functional and ready to use.  
The Reader will be recognized as four individual removable disk  
drives. To access the new drive(s), click the “My Computer”  
icon found on your Windows desktop display. When the “My  
Computer” window opens, you will see a customized disk drive icon  
representing each of the four slots. (See the “Operating System  
Notes” section regarding custom icon support.)  
Connecting USB Devices to the Hub  
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Plug the USB-A connector of the USB device(s) you wish to connect  
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