Elecom MR-C24 Series User Manual

USB 2.0 Multi Type Card Reader

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Thank you for purchasing the MR-C24 Series USB 2.0 card reader.
This user's manual explains how to set up the product. Please thoroughly read
this user's manual before use, to ensure proper setup of the product.

Safety Precautions

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• Always observe the cautions issued by PC and peripheral device manufacturers
when connecting and disconnecting this product.
• Do not attempt to disassemble, modify or repair this product by yourself.
Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock, or product damage and may void the
warranty.
• Do not use this product or any PC to which this product is connected in areas
where water is used or in very humid environments.
Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock, or product damage.
• When connecting and disconnecting this product, always touch a metal object
(such as a steel desk or a metal door handle) to discharge static electricity before
touching this product.
Static electricity may damage this product.
• If you suspect something is wrong with the product, discontinue use immediately.

Specifications

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• OS .................................. Windows ® 7, Windows Vista ® (up to SP2), Windows
(SP1 to SP3), Windows ® 2000 (SP4)
Mac OS X (10.2 to 10.6)
In the above OSs, the drivers provided with the OSs can
be used.
• Interface .........................USB
• Supply electric current ...Under 1 port 100mA (under 3 port total 400mA)
• Operating temperature ..5 to 40°C
• Operating humidity ........30 to 80%
• Dimensions ................... Approx. 90.0 (W) x 61.6 (D) x 16.0 (H) mm
(Not including protruding parts)
• Cable length .................. Approx. 30 cm (Not including connector)
• Included items ............... Manual x1
Part names and information on the memory card slot and
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USB port
Slot
2
Slot
1
USB cable
Slot Slot
4 5

LED

The LED of this product will flash when writing to or reading a
memory card.
Do not remove a memory card from the slot while the PC is writ-
ing to or reading from it.
Do not disconnect this product from the PC while it is writing to
or reading from a memory card. Doing so may cause product
damage and result in file damage or loss.
MR-C24 series
User's manual

Usage Precautions

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• If the PC is started when a memory card is inserted in this product, a disk scan may be
performed automatically, even if the PC had no previous abnormal termination errors.
• If the PC is started when a memory card is inserted in this product, even if the
device has been connected before, the "Found New Hardware" message may be
displayed.
• It may take a minute or so for this product to be recognised by the PC after it has been
connected. Wait until you can operate the computer.
• Certain types of media, including older media and media that uses special formats,
may not be compatible with this product.
• Before using media with digital cameras, mobile phones, or other devices, format it with
the device that you use.
It may not always be possible to use media that has been formatted using a PC. In such
cases, media can be used by first formatting it on the device with which it is to be used.
• This product does not support copyright protection.
• Please follow the removal of this product, to the procedure "5 Disconnect the card
reader from the PC ". There is a possibility the file disappearing.
• ELECOM Co., Ltd. shall bear no responsibility whatsoever for any data loss or damage
resulting from the use of this product.
• Always insert and remove media from this product with the correct orientation and
alignment.
• This product does not support standby or sleep modes.
® XP
• This product does not support modem cards or similar I/O cards.
• Do not use this product in humid or dusty environments.
• Do not subject this product to strong shocks.
• To clean the product, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
Do not use benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or similar liquids.
Only insert one media card at a time.
Media may not be recognised if multiple cards are inserted at the same time.
Slot
3
USB Port
USB devices can be connected, and this device can be used as a USB hub.

Limitations

• Connect to a USB port that provides 5 V, 500 mA power.
• Do not disconnect this product from the PC while a USB device is connected.
• Do not disconnect a USB mass storage device such as a hard disk drive from this product while it is being read from or written to.
Additionally, if the connected USB device has a power switch, do not turn it OFF while data is being read/written. Doing so may cause
damage to this product, or file corruption/loss of data. Also perform a USB device removal procedure on the PC first. For details, refer
to the manual of your USB device.
• When using a bus-powered USB device, if the power is insufficient the device operation may become unstable. In this case,
connect the USB to an AC power adapter.
• Not all USB devices are guaranteed to work correctly, even when connected directly to the PC.
• Stable operation is not guaranteed for USB devices which are recommended to be connected directly to the PC. Please refer to the manual of
your USB device for more information.
• This device supports hot plugging, however frequently inserting and removing may cause the OS operation to become
unstable.
• Stable operation of specialized hardware, application-dependent functions, etc., are not guaranteed.

How to insert memory cards into the corresponding card slots

Ensure the memory card is oriented correctly, and insert it straight into the correct memory card slot.
For the latest information on supported media, visit the official ELECOM website.
http://www.elecom.co.jp/global/download/compatibility.html
1
Slot
microSD Memory Card SD Memory Card
microSDHC Memory Card SDHC Memory Card
SDXC Memory Card
Face the
terminal
end
downwards
Memory Stick Micro(M2)
miniSD memory cards can be written to or read with
the use of a conversion adapter.
Face the
terminal
SDXC Cards
side
underneath Can be written to or read directly in Windows 7 and Windows Vista (SP1 or above)
For Windows Vista, update to SP1 or above, and for Windows XP, update to SP2 or above.
Mac OS X and Windows 2000 do not currently support exFAT.
3
Slot
xD Picture Card CompactFlash
Microdrive
Face the terminal
end downwards
Memory Stick
Memory Stick PRO
See the reverse side of the manual for information on connecting to/removing from the PC.
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2
Slot
Multimedia Card
Reduced Size Multimedia Card RSMMC
Face the
terminal end
downwards
MMCmicro can be written to or read with the use of
a conversion adapter.
4
Slot
Narrow
Align the convex part of the memory card slot
with the concave part of the memory card.
Wide
label side
Face the label
side downwards
5
Slot
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo
Face the terminal
end downwards
Face the terminal
end downwards
Face the terminal
end downwards
Wide
Narrow
Align card with centre upper
edge of slot