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FCC STATEMENT 

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following 
two conditions: 

(1). 

This device may not cause harmful interference, and 

(2). 

This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may 
cause undesired operation. 

Note: 

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital 
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide 
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This 
equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed 
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio 
communications. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which 
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to 
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 

  Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna 
  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver 
 Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the 

receiver is connected 

 
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of 
the FCC rules. 
 
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in 
the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to 
stop operation of the equipment. 

 

Product Information 

1. 

Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes 
primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This 
User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. 

2. 

The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those 
described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify 
slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, 
customer demographics, and geographical preferences.   

Summary of Contents for G-SHOT P713 MP3

Page 1: ... the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of th...

Page 2: ...rstand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera turn the power OFF and remove the batteries Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock Consult the retailer where you purchased it If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged turn the power OFF and remove the batteries Continued use in this state mig...

Page 3: ...ect the LCD monitor to impact This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes rinse with fresh water If the internal fluid has entered your eyes consult a physician to receive treatment A camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it strike it or use excessive force when handling ...

Page 4: ...eriod of time the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception might affect the number of pictures that can be taken Therefore to maximize its performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash This is normal and not a malf...

Page 5: ...CD Monitor Using the Normal Mode Adjusting the Zoom Using the Flash Using the Self Timer Using the Macro Mode Setting Image Resolution and Quality SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 28 33 Auto Mode Sports Mode Night Scene Mode Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Backlight Mode MOVIE MODE 34 IMAGE PLAYBACK 34 39 Single Image Playback Magnifying Images Viewing Nine Images At A Time Viewing Video Clips Automated Pl...

Page 6: ...ownloading Images video clips or voice recording files SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 49 50 Installing Photo Explorer Installing Photo Express USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA 51 53 Step 1 Installing the PC camera Driver Step 2 Connecting the digital still Camera to your computer Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting LIST OF MENU OPTIONS 53 63 Capture Menu Playback Menu V...

Page 7: ...ay wish to expand the memory capacity by using an external memory card In addition to still images you can record short videos by using the movie function Another feature of this camera is the ability to play MP3 files For private listening you can connect the earphone via the earphone converter to your camera You may also transfer MP3 files to your camera from your PC using the USB cable or you m...

Page 8: ...ave the following items In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage promptly contact your dealer Digital still camera USB cable User s manual Software CD ROM Quick guide Camera strap AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US Camera pouch One Lithium Ion rechargeable Battery Earphone Earphone converter AC Power Adapter NOTE Accessory and components may vary by different retailer ...

Page 9: ...2 Lens cover 3 Shutter button 4 Flash 5 Lens 6 Microphone 7 Self timer LED Rear view 1 DC IN 5V terminal 2 Focus switch Macro mode Normal mode 3 USB terminal 4 Tripod socket 5 Battery SD Card 6 OK OK button Zoom button 7 Arrow button Down MODE Mode button ...

Page 10: ...camera is powered and ready No Status LED Blinking green Charging the flash No Status LED Blinking green Image is being recorded to the memory card No Status LED Solid green USB communication transfer in progress No Status LED Solid green The camera is ready to record images or movies Yes 1 Self timer LED Blinking red The self timer function is activated Yes Sec Button event Yes 1 1 The camera sou...

Page 11: ...on to capture fast moving subjects 3 Night Scene mode Select this option to take images of people against dark or nighttime background 4 Portrait mode Select this option to make people stand out with the background out of focus 5 Landscape mode Select this option to capture images of distant scenery or landscapes 6 Backlight mode Select this option to brighten subjects that are backlit and would c...

Page 12: ...ode Landscape mode Backlight mode 2 Image quality Fine Normal Economy 3 Image size 3072x2304 2560x1920 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480 4 Remaining pictures 5 Card indicator 6 Battery Level Full battery level Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 7 ISO speed No icon Auto 100 200 8 Sharpness High Medium Low 9 Color Full Color Black White ...

Page 13: ...Saturation High Medium Low 11 Flash mode Fill flash on Flash off Automatic flash Red eye reduction 12 Self timer mode 13 Macro mode icon 14 White balance No icon Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent 15 EV compensation ...

Page 14: ...ttery level Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 4 Protect indicator 5 DPOF icon These indicators are displayed when recording video clips 1 Movie mode 2 Recording indicator 3 Video counter 4 Card indicator 5 Battery level Full battery level Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power ...

Page 15: ...hen playing video clips back 1 Playback mode 2 Battery level Full battery level Fairly consumed Nearly exhausted Virtually no battery power 3 Card indicator 4 Index number of total number 5 Movie mode 6 Elapsed time 7 Elapsed playback indicator ...

Page 16: ...ry SD card cover lock 3 Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing to the front side of the camera and then insert the battery 4 Close the battery SD card cover lock firmly Removing the Battery Open the battery SD card cover and then release the battery lock lever When the battery ...

Page 17: ...amera must be used with specified AC power adapter Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty When the charging is not started even if following the above procedure turn the power on at any mode after LCD monitor turns on and then turn the power off The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used This is normal and not a m...

Page 18: ...entation 4 Close the SD card battery cover lock firmly NOTE To prevent valuable data from being accidentally deleted from an SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab on the side of the SD memory card to LOCK To save edit or delete data on an SD memory card you must unlock the card Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage Removing the SD card 1 Make sure...

Page 19: ...e camera is turned on after removing the batteries for a long period of time 1 Select the item field by using the button To increase the value press the button To decrease the value press the button 2 Press the OK button after all fields are set Choosing the Language Follow the steps below to set the OSD On Screen Display language 1 Press the MENU 2 Press the button to select Setup menu 3 Press th...

Page 20: ...ttach the camera strap as follows 1 Thread the small loop of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera 2 Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured BASIC FUNCTIONS Turning the Power On 1 Slide the lens cover to turn the camera on 2 The camera sounds one beep when it is initiated Turning the Power Off Slide the lens cover back to turn the camera off ...

Page 21: ... Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery Auto Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Backlight 3 Compose your image on the LCD monitor 4 Press the shutter button NOTE The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction Using the Normal Mode Normal mode is used to take images where the distance to the subject 1 0m to infinity Select this m...

Page 22: ...t the digital zoom press the button again and return to the capture status 3 Press the shutter button to capture a zoomed image NOTE You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels digital zoom is not available at the resolution of 3072 x 2304 pixels 2048 x 1536 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels Digital zoom cannot be used in Movie mode Using the Flash The flas...

Page 23: ... this mode for recording images with high contrast backlighting and deep shadows Flash off The flash will not fire Select this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash Automatic flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions Select this mode for general p...

Page 24: ... Sports Night Scene Portrait Landscape Backlight Self timer duration can be set as 10 seconds or 5 seconds Self timer mode appears cyclically as 10 s 5 s Self Timer Off After the self timer is set the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds or 5 seconds The self timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for the first 7 seconds or the first 2 seconds and then blinking rapidly for the last ...

Page 25: ... such as flowers or insects The effective range is between 0 6m to 1 0m 1 Set the focus switch to the position LCD monitor will display as Macro mode 2 Compose your image 3 Press the shutter button To disable macro photography slide the focus switch back to the Normal mode NOTE In Macro mode EV compensation Scene mode and ISO speed cannot be set In Macro mode Flash mode is automatically set to Fla...

Page 26: ...duce large files sizes Therefore fewer images will take up more memory space High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail Lower resolution quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e mail in a report or on a web page To change image resolution or quality settings perform the steps ...

Page 27: ...B Internal Memory 14 MB available for image storage 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1 GB 9 20 42 86 172 347 693 12 25 52 106 213 429 856 2304 x 1728 19 41 85 172 345 695 1387 11 24 51 103 207 417 832 14 30 62 127 255 515 1027 2560x1920 23 42 102 206 414 835 1664 18 38 79 161 323 652 1300 30 63 130 264 530 1068 2131 2048x1536 37 77 159 322 647 1304 2601 47 99 204 413 828 1670 3329 71 149 306 620 1243 2...

Page 28: ... the button Press the OK button to enter the sub menu 2 After entering the sub menu select Auto by using the button Press the OK button to confirm the setting LCD monitor will display A as Auto mode icon 3 To exit from the menu mode use the button to select Exit and press the OK button NOTE Camera original status is set in A Auto mode For other settings like Language Power Off time or others choos...

Page 29: ...menu 2 After entering the sub menu select Sports by using the button Press the OK button to confirm the setting LCD monitor will display as Sports mode icon 3 To exit from the menu mode use the button to select Exit and press the OK button NOTE In Sports mode ISO speed cannot be set In Sports mode Flash mode is automatically set to Flash off For other settings like Language Power Off time or other...

Page 30: ...apture menu and select Scene by using the button Press the OK button to enter the sub menu 2 After entering the sub menu select Night Scene by using the button Press the OK button to confirm the setting LCD monitor will display as Night Scene icon 3 To exit from the menu mode use the button to select Exit and press the OK button NOTE In Night Scene mode Flash mode will automatically detect the amb...

Page 31: ... to enter the sub menu 2 After entering the sub menu select Portrait by using the button Press the OK button to confirm the setting LCD monitor will display as Portrait mode icon 3 3 To exit from the menu mode use the button to select Exit and press the OK button NOTE In Portrait mode ISO speed cannot be set In Portrait mode in a dark or nighttime background Flash mode defaults to Red eye reductio...

Page 32: ...lect Scene by using the button Press the OK button to enter the sub menu 2 After entering the sub menu select Landscape by using the button Press the OK button to confirm the setting LCD monitor will display as Landscape mode icon 3 To exit from the menu mode use the button to select Exit and press the OK button NOTE In Landscape mode ISO speed cannot be set In Landscape mode Flash mode is automat...

Page 33: ...n Press the OK button to enter the sub menu 2 After entering the sub menu select Backlight by using the button Press the OK button to confirm the setting LCD monitor will display as Backlight mode icon 3 To exit from the menu mode use the button to select Exit and press the OK button NOTE In Backlight mode Flash mode defaults to Fill flash on In Backlight mode ISO speed cannot be set For other set...

Page 34: ...e resolution quality self timer cannot be set or activated In Movie mode the flash mode is automatically set to Flash off To set EV or White Balance you may use the Video menu IMAGE PLAYBACK In Playback mode you can view magnify your images or play video clips back This mode even provides thumbnail images display and slide show allowing you to quickly search for the image that you want or play the...

Page 35: ...onitor when the image is set to print out If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card No Image message will appear on the LCD monitor During playback the recorded image appears to be larger than the one on preview in capture mode Magnifying Images While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification allows you to view fine detai...

Page 36: ...1X Viewing Nine Images At A Time This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image 1 Press the MODE button twice to enter Playback mode 2 Press the MENU button 3 Use the button to select Thumbnails 4 Press the OK button and nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor Assuming there are nine or more recor...

Page 37: ...e 2 Select the video clip that you want to view by using the button Automated Playback Slide Show Slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations 1 Press the MODE button twice to enter Playback mode Then press the MENU button to enter the Pla...

Page 38: ...slide show display press the OK button NOTE To not set automated playback slide show you may press the MENU button to exit Protecting Images This feature allows you to prevent recorded images from being accidentally erased 1 Press the MODE button twice to enter Playback mode Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu 2 Select Protect by using the button and press the OK button 3 You can...

Page 39: ...irm the setting DELETING IMAGES Deleting Images Video Clips Singly You can delete a captured image or a recorded video clip at a time 1 Press the MODE button continuously to enter Playback mode The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor 2 View and select unwanted images by using the button then press the MENU button 3 Select Delete by using the button and press the OK button 4 Use the button ...

Page 40: ...nnot be recovered Exercise adequate caution before deleting a file Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function Deleting All Images Video Clips 1 Press the MODE button twice to enter Playback mode Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu 2 Select Delete by using the button and press the OK button 3 Use the button to select All Images and press the OK button 4 Use the bu...

Page 41: ...s the internal memory or memory card and deletes all stored images and data 1 Press the MENU button to enter Setup in any mode 2 Select Format by using the button Press the OK button to enter the sub menu 3 If you want to format the SD memory card or the internal memory choose Execute by pressing the button then press the OK button to confirm To cancel the action select Cancel No Image pops up aft...

Page 42: ...Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer or through laboratory printing services that accept memory cards The DPOF card compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified To Set DPOF 1 Press the MODE button twice to enter Playback mode Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu 2 Select DPOF by using the button and press...

Page 43: ...is necessary to copy your images to an SD memory card first Print order icon will also display on the LCD monitor to indicate selected images for printing MP3 MODES This camera allows you to play MP3 files anytime and anywhere MP3 Playback 1 Connect one end of the earphone converter to the USB terminal on the camera 2 Connect the other end of the earphone converter to the earphone 3 Close the lens...

Page 44: ... decrease the volume NOTE To avoid any interruption during the MP3 playback place the focus switch to to lock all buttons on the camera Deleting MP3 files 1 In the MP3 mode press the MENU button 2 To delete the MP3 file press the button to select Delete and press the OK button 3 User the button to select All MP3 or This MP3 and press the OK button 4 User the button to select Execute and press the ...

Page 45: ...le to a PictBridge compliant printer Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera Then turn on the printer and your camera The USB mode screen is displayed Settings and printing image 1 Use the button to select PictBridge then press the OK button For downloading images to your computer select Disk Drive at this step 2 To select the image you want to print choose Images ...

Page 46: ...ending on the type of printer being used Press the OK button to confirm 6 After all settings are confirmed select Print to begin printing If you want to cancel during printing press the OK button When the printing is completed the message Printing complete will appear on the screen To return to PictBridge menu press the OK button TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER You can share recorded...

Page 47: ...B port A CD ROM Drive An available USB port Display Color Monitor 800x600 24 bit or higher recommended Color Monitor 800x600 24 bit or higher recommended Step 1 Installing the USB driver on Windows computers Installation on Windows 98 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE Windows 2000 ME XP users need not install the USB driver 1 Insert the enclosed CD R...

Page 48: ...a folder on this removable disk For Mac users double click the untitled disk on the desktop Mac users Double click the untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon on our desktop iPhoto may automatically launch NOTE While transferring images to your computer the other buttons on your digital still camera will not perform any functions Step 3 Downloading images video clips When the camera is turned on and...

Page 49: ...ded SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer browse modify and distribute digital media Acquire photos video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions make timely modifications or distribute the media through the medium of your choice E mail Print Slideshow Presentation...

Page 50: ...isual Browse mode Use hundreds of ready to use templates such as albums cards posters slideshows and more Edit and enhance images with photo editing tools photographic filters and special effects Embellish projects by adding creative design elements such as frames callouts and stamp objects Share results with family and friends via e mail and multiple print options 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM int...

Page 51: ... camera This mode is not supported for Mac Step 1 Install the PC camera driver same as USB driver The PC camera driver included in the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click Install PC Cam driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installat...

Page 52: ...ge to disappear before using the application software The LCD monitor will turn off automatically for the purpose of power saving 7 Position the digital still camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod NOTE When using this digital still camera as a PC camera it is necessary to install the battery into the digital still camera Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows Ne...

Page 53: ...nformation about the operation of videoconference application software refer to its respective help documentation LIST OF MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when taking still images 1 Press the MENU button and then scroll through the options by using the button 2 Press the OK button to enter the sub menu 3 After entering the sub menu select your option by usin...

Page 54: ... This sets the scene mode for capturing images Auto The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings to take photographs Sports Select this option to take photographs of fast moving subjects Night Scene Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk or nighttime background Portrait Select this option to make people stand out with the background out of focus Landsca...

Page 55: ...ompensation Spot lighted subjects particularly against dark backgrounds Imaging of printed text white characters on black paper Scenes with low reflectivity such as shots of green or dark foliage White Balance When the brightness of the light changes our eyes adapt the difference so that the white object remains white For digital still cameras they can also see the white object as white by averagi...

Page 56: ...justment 100 Sensitivity equivalent to ISO100 200 Sensitivity equivalent to ISO200 Color To capture an image the camera offers three types of color Full color Black White Sepia for you to match as your wish Your images will demonstrate different impression by choosing different types of color Full color Bright colors Sepia Sepia Black White Monochrome Saturation To capture an image the camera offe...

Page 57: ...touch Quick View Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot ON Display quick view OFF Do not display quick view Date Imprint If you set imprint function your image will be displayed with the date on it ON Date will be showed on the captured image OFF Date will not be showed on the captured image Exit Select this option if you wish to exit from the ...

Page 58: ... using the button 2 To enter the sub menu press the OK button After settings are set press the OK button to confirm Delete Delete still images and video clips that have not come out right Refer to the section in this manual titled Deleting Images Video Clips in DELETING IMAGES for further details Copy to Card This feature allows you to copy your images video clips from the camera s memory This fun...

Page 59: ...only You can print images easily just by inserting the SD card to a DPOF compatible printer or a print shop Refer to the section in this manual titled SETTING THE DPOF for further details Protect Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake Refer to the section in this manual titled Protecting Images in IMAGE PLAYBACK for further details Thumbnails This feature allows y...

Page 60: ...in this manual titled Capture Menu in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS for further details Exit Select this option if you wish to exit from the menu mode MP3 Menu Use this menu to play selected MP3 files repeatedly or delete all the files Repeat Repeatedly play your MP3 files according to your preferences All MP3 Replay all MP3 files when the last MP3 file has been played This MP3 Replay the selected MP3 file...

Page 61: ...or not LCD monitor is to be turned on during the MP3 playback ON The LCD monitor is kept ON during the MP3 playback OFF Turn off the LCD monitor to reduce power consumption Setup Menu in Capture Video Playback Menu You can select according to your preference for the camera settings in Setup of Capture Video Playback Menu Navigate the options you wish to configure by using the button ...

Page 62: ... Specify whether or not beeps are to be generated when buttons are pressed ON Beeps are generated OFF Beeps are not generated Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor Power Off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the power to the camera is automatically turned off This feature is useful to reduce battery wear 3 Min 5 Min 10...

Page 63: ...English 63 Exit Select this option if you wish to exit from the menu mode CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES ...

Page 64: ...rage SD memory card optional up to 1 GB File format EXIF 2 2 DCF 1 0 DPOF 1 0 MPEG 1 Lens Aperture 3 0 Focal length 6 22mm Range of focus Macro 0 6m 1 0m Normal 1 0m infinity LCD monitor 2 0 TFT color LCD Self timer 5 second 10 second delay Zoom 4X digital zoom Exposure compensation Automatic exposure with manual EV compensation 2 0EV in 0 5EV steps White balance Automatic with presets for Dayligh...

Page 65: ...sts contact your local reseller or service center Power Supply Symptom Cause Measure The battery is not loaded Load the battery correctly The power does not come on The battery is exhausted Recharge or use the AC power adapter The camera was left unattended and unused so the auto powers off cuts it off Turn the power back on The power cuts out during use The battery is exhausted Recharge or use th...

Page 66: ...e or use the AC power adapter The power is not on Turn the power on The camera is not in shooting mode Toggle the MODE button to shooting mode The shutter button is not pressed all the way Press the shutter button all the way The internal memory or memory card does not have any free space Load a new card or delete unwanted files End of memory card life Load a new memory card The flash is rechargin...

Page 67: ...The flash cannot recharge The flash is set to no flash Set the flash to auto flash Even though the flash fired the image is dark The distance to the subject is greater than flash effective range Get closer to your subject and shoot The image was captured in a dark place while set to no flash Set the flash to auto flash The image is too dark It is under exposed Set the exposure compensation to a la...

Page 68: ...a card that was formatted and stored on by this device The memory card is write protected Remove the write protection Cannot format a memory card End of memory card life Load a new memory card Other Problems Symptom Cause Measure Cannot load the memory card The card is facing the wrong way Load correctly The battery is running low Recharge or use the AC power adapter Even when the camera s buttons...

Page 69: ...disk in your computer may be insufficient Check whether the hard disk has space for running Windows and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the camera Cannot download images The USB driver is not installed for Windows 98 98SE Install USB driver ...

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