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2. Hardware setup
The Kanguru 52 in 1 Card Reader connects to your PC through 2 USB plugs and can be setup to be
used as an internal or an external device.
2.1 external setup
Plug the USB cables into any two available USB ports on your computer.
1.
The power light indicator on the card reader should come on. You can access the card reader
2.
through “My Computer”, which should appear as four removable drives. Actual drive letters
may vary depending on your computer.
Note:
The supplied USB cable has 2 USB plugs. One plug transfers data and power to the memory
card slots while the other transfers data and power to the USB slot. The plug that has the red tape
labeled “Card Reader USB Port” wrapped around its cord is for connecting the USB slot on the Card
Reader.
2.2
internal setup
Note:
It is reccommended that you print out this manual for reference if you are installing the card
reader for internal use.
To mount the Kanguru 52 in 1 Card Reader to a 3.5” bay or a 5.25” bay.
Turn off your computer and unplug it. Remove the case of the computer, which is usually held
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on by screws in the back. You may need to refer to your PC’s manual for instructions on
removing the case.
Caution!
Do not touch any of the boards or other components inside computer without first
grounding yourself by touching the computer’s metal frame or power supply. This discharges
any static electricity that could damage your system. To minimize the risk of static electricity
damage refrain from handling parts of your computer not used in this installation process.
Remove the panel that is covering the drive bay (please refer to your computer’s user manual for
2.
more information regarding opening the computer’s front cover). Insert the Card Reader into the
bay and then fasten the unit to the drive bay using the screws provided.
Note:
The card reader will fit in a 3.5” bay. In order to mount the card reader to a 5.25” bay, you will
first have to fix the unit to the mounting bracket using the screws provided.
Hardware Setup