Elecom MR-A004 series User Manual

USB 2.0 Multi Type Card Reader
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Thank you for purchasing the MR-A004 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
• 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
• Operating temperature ..0 to 40°C
• Operating humidity ........0 to 80%
• Dimensions ................... 59.0 (W) x 59.0 (D) x 14.0 (H) mm
(Not including protruding parts)
• Cable length ..................10 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 Slot Slot
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MR-A004 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
® XP
alignment.
• This product does not support standby or sleep modes.
• 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.
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Memory card slots and cannot be used at the same time. If media is
inserted into the slots at the same time, the media may not be recognized.
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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 writing 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.
USB cable
Slot
4
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
xD Picture card
Face the
terminal end
downwards
3
Slot
microSD Memory Card
microSDHC Memory Card
Face the
terminal end
downwards
5
Slot
CompactFlash
Microdrive
Slot
5
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2
Slot
Memory Stick Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Memory Stick PRO Duo
Align the card to the
center of the lower slot,
with the terminal end
facing downwards
Face the terminal
end downwards
Memory Stick Micro
(M2) can be written to
or read with the use of
a conversion adapter.
4
Slot
SD Memory Card mini SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card mini SDHC Memory Card
Align the card to the center of
the lower slot, with the terminal
end facing downwards
Face the terminal
end upwards
Multimedia Card
Reduced Size Multimedia Card RSMMC
Narrow
Wide
Align the convex part of the memory card slot
with the concave part of the memory card.
label side
Narrow Wide
Face the label
side upwards
See the reverse side of the manual for information on connecting to/removing from the PC.
Face the
terminal end
downwards
Face the
terminal end
downwards
Face the terminal
end upwards
MMCmicro can be written to or
read with the use of a conversion
adapter.