StarTech.com FCREADHC User manual

Multi Card Reader

FCREADHC Instruction Manual

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USB 2.0 High Capacity Multi Card Reader

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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.

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Instruction Manual

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Installation & Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Mac OS X and above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Removing a Flash Card from the Reader (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Instruction Manual

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB 2.0 Multi Card Reader. This product

offers the versatility needed to make use of a variety of different card formats, without

having to purchase separate readers for each card type. Plus, because the Card Reader

is hot-pluggable, you’ll be able to store, load and move data freely, without even shutting

down the host computer.

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Features

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•Supports SDHC cards for use with devices and applications requiring large storage

capacity

•Backward compatible with SD cards and most popular formats (Compact Flash,

MMC, Memory Stick and IBM Micro Drive)

•USB powered (no external power or battery needed)

•Supports USB 2.0 transfer rates of up to 480Mbps, backward compatible with USB

1.1

•Plug-and-play installation

•A PC with at least one available USB port

System Requirements

•Operating system requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, or Apple Mac

OS X 10.2~10.6

•1 x Card Reader

Package Contents

•1 x User Manual

•1 x 3 ft. USB Mini B to Type A cable

This package should contain:

Instruction Manual

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WARNING: Please note that when removing media cards connected to

FCREADHC, you are required to use the Safely Remove Hardware function

within Windows. Failure to do so can result in lost data, or permanent damage

to the card or Card Reader. Please see the section entitled Removing a

Flash Card from the Reader on page 6, prior to removing an installed Flash

Card.

Windows Vista

1. Ensure the host computer is powered. Insert the USB

type ‘A’ connector into an available USB port on the

host computer.

2. Insert the remaining USB ‘Mini B’ connector into the

USB port on the side panel of the FCREADHC Card

Reader.

3. Windows will recognize that the Card Reader has been connected, and will

automatically install the necessary drivers. You will notice a message balloon near

the taskbar (normally the bottom right corner of the screen, near the clock) indicating

that new hardware has been detected. Click on the message balloon, in order to

watch the progress of the installation.

4. Once you are notified that Your devices are ready to use, FCREADHC has

successfully been installed and can be used with supported cards:

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Because Windows 2000 and XP all natively support USB devices, and require no driver

installation. To begin using FCREADHC:

1. Ensure the host computer is powered. Insert the USB

type ‘A’ connector into an available USB port on the

host computer.

Windows 2000, XP

2. Insert the remaining USB ‘Mini B’ connector into the

USB port on the side panel of the FCREADHC Card

Reader.

3. Windows will recognize that the Card Reader has

been connected, and will automatically install the

necessary drivers. You will notice several message

balloons near the taskbar (normally the bottom right

corner of the screen, near the clock) indicating that

new hardware has been detected.

4. Once Windows has completed the driver installation, a message balloon will appear

indicating that the new hardware has been installed and is ready for use. To begin

using the Card Reader, simply insert the card you wish to use into the appropriate

slot (based on size of card).

5. Browse to My Computer, where you will notice

a Removable Disk, indicating the installed

card. You can now access the installed card,

as though it were a hard drive installed within

the host computer.

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Mac OS X and above

Because Mac OS X and above natively support USB devices, there is no need for driver

installation. To begin using FCREADHC:

1. Connect the Card Reader to the computer, by inserting the USB type ‘A’ connector

into an available USB port.

2. Connect the remaining USB type ‘B’ connector to the appropriate port on the Card

Reader.

3. The operating system will now automatically install the necessary software, following

which the Card Reader will be available for use.

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1. In the Taskbar, you will notice an icon representing the

Safely Remove Hardware feature offered by Windows.

2. Double-click on this icon to launch the following window:

3. Locate and highlight the installed card by clicking on it once with the left mouse

button. Once the card has been selected, click on Stop to terminate Card activity.

You will be prompted to confirm which card you which to remove. Please highlight the

appropriate card, and click OK.

4. A message balloon will appear in the taskbar

indicating that it is now safe to remove the

installed card.

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StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide

industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit

www.startech.com/support and access our comprehensive selection of online tools,

documentation, and downloads.

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This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, StarTech.com warrants its

products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following

the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for repair, or

replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and

labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages

arising from misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.

Limitation of Liability

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their

officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,

special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, loss of business,

or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the

actual price paid for the product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions

contained in this statement may not apply to you.

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Regulatory Certifications FCC, CE, ROHS

Form Factor USB

Connectors 1 x USB Type A mini

Maximum Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbps

Operating System Support Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 (32/64-bit)

Mac OS X 10.2~10.6

Cards Supported

Mini SD

SM RAM Card

MS Select Function

CF I, II

IBM Micro Drive

SDHC

RS MMC

MS PRO

MS Magic Gate

MS Pro Duo

MS Duo

Revised: 29 Nov 2010 (Rev. A)

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