Important safety instructions 3Important safety instructionsBefore getting started, read these instructions and save them for later reference.• Before you install your card reader into your computer, read this user guide. In someoperating systems, the driver must be installed before you install your card reader.• Do not drop or hit your card reader.• Do not install your card reader in a location that is subject to strong vibrations becausevibration may damage your card reader.• Do not disassemble or try to modify your card reader. Disassembly or modification mayvoid your warranty and could damage your card reader leading to a fire or electricshock.• Do not store your card reader in a damp location. Do not allow moisture or liquids todrip into your card reader. Liquids can damage your card reader leading to a fire orelectric shock.• Do not insert metal objects, such as coins or paper clips, into your card reader.• Do not remove a card when the LED indicator shows data activity is in progress. Youmay damage the card or lose data stored on the card.• Your card reader is for general computer use. Do not use your card reader in a computerthat requires exceptional reliability, especially if a breakdown or malfunction of yourcard read might jeopardize life or health, such as aerospace equipment, atomic powercontrol systems, traffic-related equipment, transportation equipment, industrialrobotics, combustion equipment, safety devices, and life-support systems.Card reader componentsPackage contentsMake sure that you received:• 1 card reader with USB 5-pin cable• 4 mounting screws (ISO 3f 4mm)• 1 extra front bezel• 1 utility CD• 1 user guideMinimum system requirements• IBM-compatible PC• Pentium 133 MHz or higher processor• CD drive• 2 MB of hard drive space• One available on-board 5-pin USB connector on the computer’s system board• One available 3.5-inch drive bay• Windows ® 98SE, Windows ® ME, Windows® 2000, or Windows ® XP