StarTech.com Portable 7-in-1 USB 2.0 Flash Card Reader / Writer
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3. USB 2 0 FLASH CARD READER 7 in 1 Portable Card Reader Writer FCREADMINI Instruction Guide StarTech com P The Professionals Source For Hard to Find Computer Parts FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT 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 e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help a MA Table of Contents Introduction Vias ses di odos he Noe Me ee Re Ce did 2 Installation 5 we vees os nsne sea vapsee kolseid e 3 Using Your Card Reader
4. e taskbar 3 Click on USB Storage Device Change Remove 4 Remove all installed components and click Next 5 Choose to restart your computer and click Finish Mac users 1 If there is a memory card connected to the card reader drag the memory card icon into the Trash Wait until the icon has disappeared 2 Disconnect the card reader Troubleshooting The card reader is not detected The reader has not been properly connected or is not receiving enough power Make sure that the reader s USB cable is firmly seated in the USB port If you are connecting the card reader to a hub make sure that it is a powered hub The card doesn t fit in the reader Make sure you are installing the card in the proper slot and that the card is facing the right direction Check with the card manufacturer s instructions A drive letter is shown for the card but it can t be accessed The card has not been formatted or is formatted incorrectly Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer of your digital media device i e your MP3 player digital camera etc to format the card using your digital media device No icon appears when a card is inserted into the reader Mac OS X The card may have been formatted in Windows FAT 32 format Using a PC or digital device re format the card using the OS X compatible FAT or FAT 16 format A Technical Specifications Data Transfer Rate Flash Cards 700 Kbits sec to 480 MBit
5. ort 2 Your computer will display a message saying new hardware has been found Windows 98SE and 2000 users Follow the onscreen prompts and direct Windows to the appropriate folder on the driver disk Windows will install the necessary drivers Follow any on screen prompts to complete the installation Using Your Card Reader The LEDs on the card reader are your best indication of the reader s activity The solid red Power LED indicates that the card reader is powered The green flashing Access LEDs indicate that there is data being transferred to or from the connected card Inserting a Card 1 Turn on your computer 2 Insert your memory card into the proper slot on the card reader 3 Mac users A new icon will appear on your desktop Windows users A new icon will appear in My Computer 4 The card can now be accessed as an extra disk Naa Removing a Card 1 Make sure that none of the LEDs on the front of the card reader are flashing If you remove the card when the LEDs are flashing data may be lost from your card 2 Mac users should drag the memory card icon to the Trash bin Windows users should right click on the drive icon and choose to eject the card 3 Physically remove the card from the reader Removing the Card Reader Use this procedure to permanently uninstall the card reader Windows users 1 Make sure there is no card reader connected to the USB port 2 Click on the Uninstaller icon in th
6. placement 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 Revised October 31 2003
7. s sec Compatibility Compact Flash I amp II Card IBM Micro Drive Smart Media Card Secure Digital Card Multi Media Card Memory Stick MS Pro Card LED Indicators 1 x Power 4 x Activity System Requirement A USB port 98SE 2000 ME XP or Mac OS X HE Technical Support The following technical resources are available for this StarTech com product On line help We are constantly adding new information to the Tech Support section of our web site To access this page click the Tech Support link on our homepage www startech com In the tech support section there are a number of options that can provide assistance with this product Knowledge Base This tool allows you to search for answers to common issues using key words that describe the product and your issue FAQ This tool provides quick answers to the top questions asked by our customers Downloads This selection takes you to our driver download page where you can find the latest drivers for this product Call StarTech com tech support for help USA Canada 1 519 455 4931 UK Ireland Europe 00 800 7827 8324 Support hours Monday to Friday 9 00AM to 5 00PM EST except holidays Warranty Information 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 re
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