FM04FD25B - USB Drive PHILIPS - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	USB flash drive
Brand	PHILIPS
Model	FM04FD25B
Interface	USB 2.0 High-Speed (compatible with USB 1.1)
Transfer rate (read)	Up to 18 MB/s
Transfer rate (write)	Up to 5 MB/s
Compatible operating systems	Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, 98SE (with driver); Mac OS 9.0 or later; Linux 2.4.0 or later
Power supply	Via USB port
Connector	USB-A male retractable
Indicator light	Operation LED
Weight (approx.)	Approximately 15 g
Dimensions (approx.)	50 x 20 x 10 mm
Care and cleaning	Clean with a soft dry cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive products.
Safety	Do not open the casing. Protect from moisture and extreme temperatures. Keep out of reach of children.
Environment	Compliant with European directives (CE, RoHS). Recyclable through local collection systems.
Warranty	Limited manufacturer's warranty (see conditions in the manual)

Frequently Asked Questions - FM04FD25B PHILIPS

How to install the PHILIPS FM04FD25B USB flash drive?

Slide the slider upward to reveal the USB connector, then insert it into a USB port on your computer. The driver installs automatically on most operating systems. For Windows 98SE, you may need to download the driver from www.philips.com/storage.

What are the transfer rates of this USB flash drive?

The drive offers maximum read speed of 18 MB/s and maximum write speed of 5 MB/s when connected to a USB 2.0 High-Speed port. Performance may vary depending on the system.

How to safely remove the USB flash drive?

On Windows, double-click the 'Safely Remove Hardware' icon in the taskbar, select your drive, then click 'Stop'. Wait for the message 'Safe to Remove Hardware' before unplugging. On macOS, drag the drive icon to the Trash.

Is the USB flash drive compatible with Mac OS and Linux?

Yes, it is compatible with Mac OS 9.0 or later and Linux 2.4.0 or later. No additional driver is required for these systems.

What to do if my computer does not recognize the USB flash drive?

Check that the connector is properly inserted. Try a different USB port. Restart the computer. If the problem persists, download the driver from www.philips.com/storage or update your USB drivers.

Can I use a USB extension cable or hub?

Yes, you can use a USB extension cable or a USB hub (optional) to connect the drive to your computer. Make sure the hub is powered if necessary.

Does the USB flash drive work with Windows 10?

Although the manual mentions Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, and 98SE, the drive is generally compatible with later versions such as Windows 7, 8, and 10 thanks to USB backward compatibility. No specific driver is required.

What to do if the USB flash drive is recognized but shows 0 bytes capacity?

This may indicate a partition issue or malfunction. Try formatting it via your operating system's disk management utility. Warning: formatting erases all data. If the problem persists, contact Philips support.

How to clean and maintain my USB flash drive?

Clean the casing with a soft dry cloth. Do not use solvents or abrasive products. Avoid exposure to heat, moisture, dust, and strong magnetic fields (over 3500 Oe).

What is the warranty of the PHILIPS USB flash drive?

The manufacturer's warranty applies to the USB flash drive itself, under normal use conditions as per the manual. For more details, see the terms at www.philips.com/welcome.

USER MANUAL FM04FD25B PHILIPS

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with 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 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.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The shielded interface cable and connectors must be used in order to comply with the limits for digital device pursuant to subpart B of Part 15 of FCC Rules.

Electric-, Magnetic- and Electromagnetic Fields (EMF)

Philips Royal Electronics manufactures and sells many products targeted at consumers, which, like any electronic apparatus, in general have the ability to emit and receive electro magnetic signals. One of Philips' leading Business Principles is to take all necessary health and safety measures for our products, to comply with all applicable legal requirements and to stay well within the EMF standards applicable at the time of producing products. Philips is committed to develop, produce and market products that cause no adverse health effects. Philips confirms that if its products are handled properly for their intended use, they are safe to use according to scientific evidence available today. Philips plays an active role in the development of international EMF and safety standards, enabling Philips to anticipate further developments in standardization for early integration in its products.

Note

Keep this detailed user manual for future reference.

Warning

• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or moisture.
• To avoid electric shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personal only.
• Keep away from children. If swallowed, promptly see a doctor.

Note

Data is safe in the following environments: In X-ray security systems at airports and in magnetic fields with strengths not exceeding 3,500 Oe.

For customers in the U.S.A.

Changes or modifications made to this equipment not expressly approved by company may void the FCC authorization to operate this equipment.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

this device my not cause harmful interference, and this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Caution

You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment.

For customers in Canada

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and with RSS-210 of Industry Canada.

For customers in Europe

This product conforms to the following European Directives: 89/336/EEC, 2006/95/EEC (safety directive) and 93/68/ECC (EC Marking Directive). This product complies with EN55022 Class B and EN55024 for use in the following areas; residential, commercial, and light-industrial.

Notes on Use

• The USB flash drive may not function correctly if it is connected to the computer when the computer is started up, restarted, or restored from sleep mode. Always disconnect the USB flash drive from the computer before performing any of these operations.
• Do not place the drive in locations that are:

extremely hot or cold; - vibrating; - exposed to corrosive gases; -dusty or dirty; - very humid; exposed to direct sunlight.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries. Mac and Macintosh are trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries.
• Other system names and product names that appear in this manual are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners. Note that the ™ and ® symbols are not used in this manual. Power consumption in standby mode: < 100 mA
• Our product warranty is limited only to the USB flash drive itself, when used normally in accordance with these operating instructions and with the accessories that were included with this unit in the specified or recommended system environment. Services provided by the Company, such as user support, are also subject to these restrictions.
• The Company cannot accept liability for damage or loss resulting from the use of this unit, or for any claim from a third party.
• The Company cannot accept any liability for: problems with your computer or other hardware arising from the use of this product; the suitability of this product for specific hardware, software, or peripherals; operating conflicts with other installed software; data loss; or other accidental or unavoidable damage.
• The Company cannot accept any liability for financial damages, lost profits, claims from third parties, etc., arising from the use of the software provided with this unit.
• The software specifications may be subject to change without notice.

Environmental information

Disposal of your old product

Your product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components, which can be recycled and reused.

When this crossed-out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Please inform yourself about the local separate collection system for electrical and electronic products.

Please act according to your local rules and do not dispose of your old products with your normal household waste. The correct disposal of your old product will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Be responsible. Respect copyrights.

The making of unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer programmes, files, broadcasts and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyrights and constitute a criminal offence.

This equipment should not be used for such purposes.

2 Your USB flash drive

Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Philips!

To fully benefit from the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome

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3 Install

Microsoft® Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, MAC OS 9.0 or higher:

• The device driver is installed automatically when the drive is connected to a USB port of the computer. However, with some USB 2.0 cards or boards, you may need to initiate installation manually. In this case, follow the on-screen instructions to search for a suitable driver. Refer to the operating system's Help file if you need any help.

Note

Do not remove USB flash drive from the computer USB port as long as the download process is in progress.

Windows 98SE:

1 Download the device driver at http://www.philips.com/storage Push the slider button upwards until it clicks into position and the USB connector comes out (fig.1). 3 Insert the flash drive USB connector into one of the computer's USB ports (fig. 2).

The New Hardware wizard starts and the drive's LED lights up. The light intensity of the LED will gradually increase and then diminish again. This will continue for as long as the drive is connected to the computer.

4 Click the Next button.

5 Click Search for the best driver for your device. Then click the Next button.

Click Specify a location. Then click the Browse button.

6 When the dialog box appears, specify the folder where the installation program is stored. 7 Click the OK button to close the dialog box. Then click the Next button. 8 Click the Next button. 9 Click the Finish button.

Installation of the driver starts. Once the installation process is complete, a drive icon for the USB flash drive appears in the My Computer window. 10 After confirming that the drive is in standby mode you can remove the drive from the computer's USB port.

4 Connect

Connecting the USB flash drive to your computer

Note

You can use a USB extension cable or an optional USB hub to connect the USB flash drive to your computer.

Push the slider button upwards until it clicks into position and the USB connector comes out (fig.1).

2 Insert the USB flash drive's USB connector into one of the computer's USB ports (fig. 2).

The USB flash drive's LED lights up. The light intensity of the LED will gradually increase and then diminish again. This will continue for as long as the drive is connected to the computer.

5 Enjoy

Operating the USB flash drive

• Once the USB flash drive is connected to the USB port of the computer:
• a software package will automatically start up enabling you to activate various applications. See the software help file for further instructions.

Visit our website www.philips.com/storage for software related questions and software updates.

• the drive icon for the USB flash drive will appear. You can now copy and save data on the drive by dragging files and folders on the drive icon, just like when you copy data to a hard disk, CD-ROM, DVD or floppy disk.

When copying data the LED's light intensity will quickly increase and diminish.

Notes

• Do not remove the USB flash drive from the computer USB port while copying and saving data otherwise the drive will no longer be recognized by your system.
• When operating under Windows the drive name varies, depending on your Windows version.

Disconnecting the USB flash drive from your computer

Windows 98SE

• After confirming that the USB flash drive is in standby mode you can remove the flash drive from the computer's USB port.

Windows® ME and Windows® 2000

1 Double-click the Unplug or eject hardware icon in the task bar in the lower right part of the screen. In the window that appears, select the name of the device that is to be removed, then click the STOP button. 3 When the Stop a hardware device screen appears, make sure the correct information is displayed, then click the OK button. 4 When a message appears, indicating that the USB flash drive can be safely removed, remove the USB flash drive from the computer's USB port.

Windows® Vista, XP

1 Double-click the Safely Remove Hardware icon in the task bar in the lower right part of the screen. In the window that appears, select the name of the device that is to be removed, then click the STOP button. 3 When the Stop a hardware device screen appears, make sure the correct information is displayed, then click the OK button. 4 When the message Safe to Remove Hardware appears, remove the USB flash drive from the computer's USB port.

Mac OS 9.0 and higher

Drag the drive icon to the Trash. After confirming that the USB flash drive is in standby mode, remove the USB flash drive from the computer's USB port.

6 Technical specifications

Interface

• High-Speed USB 2.0 (backwards compatible with USB 1.1)

Transfer rate

• Read: max. 18MB per second /Write: max. 5MB per second (High-speed USB 2.0 port required to achieve maximum speed)

Compatible OSs

• Microsoft®Windows®Vista, XP, 2000, ME and 98SE (with driver) Mac OS 9.0 or later Linux 2.4.0 or later

7 Need help?

Online help: www.philips.com/support

For interactive help and frequently asked questions.

For software updates and support: www.philips.com/storageupdates

1 Important

Note

Be responsible Respect copyrights

Be responsible Respect copyrights

For customers in Canada

Be responsible Respect copyrights

Be responsible Respect copyrights

Be responsible Respect copyrights

The reproduction, transmission, or use of this document or its contents is not permitted without express written permission. It is prohibited to reproduce, store in a retrieval system, or transmit in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

This permission is granted for the use of the software for these purposes.

2 The USB flash drive

Thank you for purchasing this product.

To get full support from Philips, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome

3 Installation

4 Press the Connect button.

5 Select Search to find the best driver for your device, and then press the Connect button.

Never insert the device and, consequently, never use the device.

6 When you open the dialog box, select the folder in which the program will be installed. 7 Press the OK button to close the dialog box and, consequently, press the Next button. 8 Press the Next button. 9 Press the FINISH button.

The installation of the program begins.

When the installation procedure is complete, in the notification area a drive icon appears for the USB flash drive.

10 After you verify that the drive is in safe removal mode, you can remove it from the USB port of the computer.

4Connection

Be responsible Respect copyrights

Be responsible Respect copyrights

Visit our website www.philips.com/storage for software related questions and software updates.

Be responsible Respect copyrights

Be responsible Respect copyrights

Be responsible Respect copyrights

Be responsible Respect copyrights

3Declaration of Conformity This device complies with the following two conditions:

1 This device must not cause harmful interference, and 2 This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

You are warned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this device.

For customers in Canada

This digital device does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus set out in the Canadian standard ICES-003.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules and the Canadian industrial standard RSS-210.

For customers in Europe

This product complies with the requirements of the following European Directives: 89/336/EEC, 2006/95/EC (Safety Directive) and 93/68/EEC (EC Marking Directive). This product complies with the requirements of EN55022 for Class B devices and EN55024 for use in residential, commercial, and light industrial environments.

Be responsible. Respect copyrights.

Making unauthorized copies of copyrighted material, including computer programs, broadcasts, and sound recordings, may be an infringement of copyright law and a criminal offense. This equipment should not be used for such purposes.

2 USB flash drive

We congratulate you on your purchase. Welcome to the ranks of Philips customers!

To take full advantage of the support that Philips offers, register your product at www.philips.com/welcome

3 Installation

Microsoft® Windows Vista, XP, 2000, ME, MAC OS 9.0 or later:

• The device driver is installed automatically when you connect the drive to a USB port on your computer. However, when using certain cards or USB 2.0 ports, you may need to install the driver manually. In that case, follow the on-screen instructions to install the appropriate driver. If you need assistance, see

System operating capabilities.

Usage

Do not disconnect the USB flash drive from the USB port of the computer during the loading process.

Windows 98SE:

Download the device driver from the site http://www.philips.com/storage. 2 Press the push button upwards, the USB connector should appear (fig. 1). 3 Insert the USB flash drive into one of the USB ports of the computer (fig. 2).

The hardware installation wizard starts and the indicator of the flash drive lights up. The speed of the indicator gradually increases, then decreases again. This will continue until the flash drive is connected to the computer.

4 Press the Next button.

5 Select the most appropriate driver for your device.

Then press the Next button.

Specify the location.

Then press the Browse button.

6 When the appropriate window appears, specify the folder where the installation program is saved. 7 Press the OK button to close the dialog box.

Then press the Next button.

8 Press the Next button. 9 Press the Finish button.

Making unauthorized copies of copy-protected material, including computer programs, files, broadcasts and audio recordings, may be an infringement of copyright and constitute a criminal offense.

Then click the Next button.

5 Enjoy the experience

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The information presented in this document does not form part of any quotation or contract, is believed to be accurate and reliable and may be changed without notice. No liability will be accepted by the publisher for any consequence of its use. Publication thereof does not convey nor imply any license under patent- or other industrial or intellectual property rights.

April 2009