G Operating instruction
Thank you for choosing a Hama product.
Take your time and read the following instructions and
information completely. Please keep these instructions in a
safe place for future reference. If you sell the device, please
pass these operating instructions on to the new owner.
1. Explanation of Warning Symbols and Notes
Warning
This symbol is used to indicate safety instructions or to
draw your attention to specific hazards and risks.
Note
This symbol is used to indicate additional information or
important notes.
2. Package contents
• 1 x WLAN USB stick
• 1 set of operating instructions
• 1 x driver CD
3. Safety Notes
• The product is intended for private, non-commercial use
only.
• Protect the product from dirt, moisture and overheating, and
only use it in a dry environment.
• Do not open the device or continue to operate it if it
becomes damaged.
• Keep this product, as all electrical products, out of the reach
of children!
• Use the product for its intended purpose only.
• Since the battery is integrated and cannot be removed, you
will need to dispose of the product as a whole. Do this in
compliance with the legal requirements.
• Do not modify the product in any way. Doing so voids the
warranty.
4. System requirements
• One available USB port on the computer.
Note
A USB 2.0 port is recommended.
• A computer with one of the following operating systems
installed: Windows 10/8.1/8/7
• Access to a wireless network (WLAN), e.g. via routers,
(mobile) hotspots, etc.
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5. Startup and operation
To install the WLAN USB stick on your computer, you must
perform the following steps in the given order:
Note
Before you begin with the installation, please observe the
following points:
• Use a USB 2.0 port for optimum device performance.
• Save your data in all applications that are open and close
all application programs that are running.
• If another version of the driver is already installed on the
computer, uninstall it before installing the new one.
5.1. Installation with Windows 7
With Windows 7, the driver must be installed manually. You
will find the appropriate driver at www.hama.com
• Enter your product's item number into the search field and
start the search.
• On the item's product page, you will find the appropriate
driver under Downloads.
• You can download the driver, or alternatively, you can install
it from the accompanying CD.
Warning
Do not use force to insert the WLAN USB stick into the
socket. Doing so could damage your computer's USB port.
• Check whether the USB connector must be inserted the
other way round.
Warning
Possible data loss when writing to a network drive.
If the WLAN USB stick is removed during a data transfer,
data may be lost when writing data to the network drive.
• Close all open programs to ensure that all application
data has been saved.
• Shut down the computer properly before unplugging the
USB WLAN stick.