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System requirements
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CPU 1.5 GHz or faster
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Min. 512 MB RAM
• CD-ROM
drive
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Free 32-bit type II PC card slot
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Windows 2000 / XP / XP x64 Edition / Vista and Vista 64-bit editions;
each with the latest service pack
Installing the hardware
There must be at least one 32-bit type II PC Card slot free in order to install the Hama
FireWire/USB 2.0 Combo PC Card. Please read the instructions for your laptop if you
are not sure which kind of PC card slot is available on your computer. Insert the PC
Card controller into the PC Card slot in accordance with the manufacturer‘s
instructions concerning position and direction. The optional power supply unit
(12 V, max. 1 A ) supplies power to connected devices through the FireWire bus.
Important instructions for the power supply socket
The PC Card supplies power to connected devices. The maximum power depends
on the laptop used. If devices that consume a large amount of power do not function
properly, it is a good idea to use an optional external power supply unit.
Note:
Use only switching power supply units with the following specifi cations
(we recommend Hama item no. 046611):
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Voltage DC 12 V, power rating as needed
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Polarity: outer negative (-) and inner positive (+)
Before inserting the PC Card into the computer, plug the power supply unit into the
wall outlet and then connect it to the PC card.
Caution:
Failure to follow this procedure can cause damage to the laptop or the connected
device.
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Operating Instruction
CardBus-Slot
Power Supply
Unit Connection
USB 2.0 Ports
FireWire
Ports