Before getting started – Olympus MAUSB-100 User Manual

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Before getting started

System requirements

Your computer must conform to the following minimum standards in order to use it with the MAUSB-100.

Compatible operating systems

IBM PC/AT compatible:
Pre-installed Windows 98/98 SE/Me/2000 Professional (referred to as Windows 2000 in this manual)/XP

Power Mac G3/G4, PowerBook G3/G4, iMac/iBook/eMac series:
Pre-installed Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2/X (v10.1.2 or later)

● USB interface compliant with USB Ver. 2.0 or Ver. 1.1
● Equipped with CD-ROM drive (required for device driver/utility software installation)

Supported cards

xD-Picture Card

16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB/256MB/512MB (3.3 V)

Precautions

● Before using the MAUSB-100, make sure there is adequate space around the computer so that the MAUSB-

100 can be connected properly. If there is not enough space for MAUSB-100 around the computer to allow a
direct connection, use the provided USB extension cable.

● The MAUSB-100 may not be compatible with your computer hardware, software, or device drivers.
● If you connect the MAUSB-100 to a PC via a USB hub, keyboard, or display, the MAUSB-100 may not function

properly.
In this case, connect the MAUSB-100 directly to the computer’s USB port or use the provided USB extension
cable.

● 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 release the hold switch, remove the card, disconnect the MAUSB-100 or set the write-protect switch

while the red status lamp is lit. Doing so may destroy data on the card or damage the card.

● If you do not use the provided utility software when formatting a card in the MAUSB-100, the card may not be

recognized by the digital camera. Re-format the card with the digital camera or with the connected computer
using the provided utility software.
(Refer to your digital camera’s instruction manual for details on formatting.)

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The provided utility software is not compatible with Mac OS. If you are using a Macintosh, format the card with your digital camera.

● The MAUSB-100 does not support a computer power-saving functions. Turn off the power-saving function

before you use the MAUSB-100 with your computer.

● It is not possible to connect two or more MAUSB-100s to a single PC at the same time.
● Do not swing the strap while attaching it to the MAUSB-100. Avoid banging the MAUSB-100 against hard

objects.

● To remove the cap, pull out the MAUSB-100 while holding down both sides of the cap.

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