Panasonic ZU-9PS Series User manual

Smart Card Reader

Operation Manual

Model No.

ZU-9PS Series

Table of Contents

Safety Cautions ..................................1

1.Notes for the use.............................3

2.Product package checking.............5

3.Na es and operation of parts ....... 6

4.How to use the product .................. 7

5.Inspection and aintenance..........9

6.Before sending for repair service

......10

7.Main specifications .......................11

8.After-sale service ..........................12

 Thank you for purchasing Panasonic Smart Card Reader.

 Read this Operation Manual carefully, and use it correctly. Store this

Operation Manual and read it hen necessary.

 This Operation Manual describes basic method for using, checking

and maintaining this card reader.

This Operation Manual does not cover contents regarding application programs.

Be sure to follo cautions.

 Before using this equipment, read these “SAFETY CAUTIONS” carefully, and use it correctly.

 Cautions mentioned here explain points to be surely observed as belo in order to prevent

danger that incur to user or other people, and damages that may be caused to assets in

advance.

 Degree of danger and damages that may occur in case this equipment is misused by

disregarding indicated cautions is explained by classifying ith the follo ing signs.

CAUTION

THIS SIGN INDICATES THAT A POSSIBILITY

OF INJURY IS ASSUMED AND OCCURRENCE

OF ONLY MATERIAL DAMAGE IS ASSUMED.

 The follo ing graphic signs explain contents to be observed.

This graphic sign indicates “PROHIBITION” of things that you must not

do.

This graphic sign indicates “FORCIBLE EXECUTION” of things that you

al ays have to do.

CAUTIONS

Do not apply strong

shock or thro the

product.

Trouble may be caused.

PROHIBITED

Do not disassemble or

remodel the product.

The equipment may break

do n.

DISASSEMBLY

PROHIBITED

Do not put foreign matter

into the equipment.

It may break do n.

PROHIBITED

Do not ater the

equipment.

It may generate heat or

catch fire.

WATERING

PROHIBITED

Never short connector

terminals.

Trouble or injury may be

caused.

PROHIBITED

Do not put the equipment in

a micro ave oven or high-

pressure container.

Heat generation, smoking

or explosion of circuit parts

may be caused.

PROHIBITED

Do not place the product

in a dusty or damp place

or a place subject to

direct sunlight.

PROHIBITED

Store the product out of

reach of small children.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply ith the limits for a

Class B digital device, 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 ith the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

Ho ever, there is no guarantee that interference ill not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, hich 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 follo ing measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation bet een the equipment and receiver.

- Connect equipment into outlet on a circuit different from that to hich the

receiver is connected.

- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cable

hen connecting to computer.

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment may void the user’s

authority to operate this product.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Trade Name: Panasonic

Product: USB Smart Card Reader, Model ZU-9PS Family

DoC Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Three Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Telephone No: (201) 348-7758

This device complies ith Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is

subject to the follo ing t o conditions: (1) This device may not cause

harmful interface, and (2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

 Be sure to observe the follo ing notes. Other ise, trouble or operation

error may be caused.

1. This equipment is not dust-proof structured. Please use it indoors

ith less dust. If dust gets inside through the card inserting port,

reading of a card may be adversely affected. In case you do not

use the equipment for a long time, put the cover on the inserting

port or store the equipment in a dust-free place in order to prevent

invasion or accumulation of dust.

2. Do not use or leave the equipment in a place subject to direct

sunlight or hot air of a heater or a damp place. Do not leave the

equipment particularly in a locked automobile.

3. This equipment is not ater-proof structured. Be careful so that no

moisture (coffee, juice etc.) is poured over it.

4. If you move the equipment from a cold place to a arm place,

de ing may occur inside and normal operation may be disabled.

In such cases, disconnect the USB cable from the PC and do not

use this card reader until attached de s evaporate.

5. Do not insert anything other than a card into the card inserting port.

6. Do not use any broken or heavily deformed cards. Trouble may be

caused.

7. In case a card is stained ith s eat or oil of cosmetics, ipe off the

stain before using the card.

8. Do not apply strong shock to the card reader by hitting it against

something hard or dropping it. Trouble may be caused.

9. Do not press the case or force a card into the card reader ith

strong force. Trouble may be caused.

10. Do not remove a card or disconnect the USB cable during the

access to a card. In case application soft are (PC side) instructs

you to remove or insert a card, follo the instructions.

11. If you are using a mobile phone or ireless LAN card near this card

reader, this reader may not function properly. Use such equipment

a ay from this card reader.

12. Do not ind the cable around the main unit. Disconnection may be

caused. Do not apply load to the root of the cable. (The bundling

method in the figure right belo is recommended.)

This card reader is B information technology equipment according to

the standard of Voluntary Control Council for Interference by

Information Technology Equipment (VCCI). Although this equipment

is intended for use in home environment, poor reception may be

caused if this equipment is used near a radio or TV set. Use it

correctly follo ing instructions of Operation Manual.

 Please check that the follo ing items are packed inside.

Smart Card Reader 1 unit

CD - ROM for

driver soft are 1 piece

Operation Manual

(this manual) 1 copy

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 Card inserting port:

To insert a card, fit the IC contact direction to the inserting direction mark near

the inserting port and insert a card correctly.

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 LED:

This LED flashes hen this card reader is connected to PC. This LED goes

ON hen a card is correctly inserted into this card reader. Depending on PC

Models, the state of this LED may be different.

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 USB cable:

To connect this card reader to PC.

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 Stand flaps:

These stand flaps can be used to use the card reader as a stationery type

reader or for hanging it on the LCD panel of a notebook PC.

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 Strap hook:

Pass a strap available on the market through this strap hook to use this card

reader.

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 Install the soft are ithout connecting the smart card reader to PC.

Using the floppy disk attached to the product, install the driver soft are.

 Insert the floppy disk into the floppy disk drive of PC.

 Execute the file “INSTALL.EXE” in the floppy disk.

 Check that “INSTALL” is selected, and click on “OK”.

 Install the soft are follo ing the contents displayed on the screen.

 Reboot the PC.

After reboot, check the state of the service of the smart card.

Open “Control panel” – “Tools” – “Service”

 If the display of the control panel is “Category Vie ”, “Tools” is in the follo ing.

 In case of Windo s

 “Performance & maintenance”

 In case of Windo s

Vista

 “System & maintenance”

 In case of Windo s

 “System & Security”

Next, double-click on “Smart Card” on the list, set “Start-up mode” to

“Auto”, press “Start button” and set “Service status” to “Start”.

Refer to the install manual in the CD-ROM for details of the installation method.

There are follo ing ays to use the stand flaps.

 Set up the stand flaps as sho n in the right

figure.

 Setting up/do n the stand flaps cause some friction

sound, but it ill cause no problem to the

performance of the product.

Installing the driver software

Using stand flaps

 In case of a desktop PC, put the card reader

on the stand flaps. In case of a notebook PC,

you can hang the card reader on the LCD

panel as sho n in the right figure.

 Be careful in handling the card reader so that it does

not fall off.

Connect the USB cable to PC or USB hub.

 It is recommended to use the self-po er (having

po er supply of its o n) type USB hub that is

capable of supplying sufficient drive current.

It is necessary to separately install the application soft are on the PC side in

order to operate this card reader. Prepare application soft are appropriate for

the purpose of the use, and install it.

 Follo ing instructions of the application soft are, insert a card into the card

inserting port. As for the card inserting direction, fit to the inserting direction

mark on the card reader, place the IC chip face up, and insert a card correctly

in the arro direction.

 Follo ing instructions of the application soft are, take out the card.

LED ON

LED ON

< Take out the card >

LED flashing

(After the fixed time,

LED OFF)

Connecting to PC/USB hub

Using cards

 To clean the smart card reader, ipe off dirt on the case ith dry cloth.

 Do not use benzene, alcohol or thinner. The case ill deteriorate or

coating ill come off.

 In case the stain is heavy, soak cloth in kitchen cleaner (neutral) diluted

ith ater, squeeze it ell, ipe off the stain, and finish-clean ith dry

cloth.

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