Cellebrite Forensic Memory Card Reader User manual

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Cellebrite
Forensic Memory Card
Reader
User Guide
January 2012
© 2012 Cellebrite Mobile Synchronization LTD, All rights Reserved

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LEGAL NOTICES
This manual is delivered subject to the following conditions and
restrictions:
This document contains proprietary information belonging to
Cellebrite Ltd. Such information is supplied solely for the purpose of
explicitly assisting authorized users of the Universal Forensic
Extraction Device (UFED) System and its associated components.
No part of the content of this document may be used for any
other purpose, disclosed to any person, or firm, reproduced by
any means, electronic or mechanical, without the express prior
written permission of Cellebrite Ltd.
The text and graphics are for the purpose of illustration and
reference only. The specifications and documented procedures
on which they are based are subject to change without notice.
Information in this document is subject to change without
notice. Corporate and individual names and data used in
examples herein are fictitious unless otherwise noted.
Copyright 2009 Cellebrite Ltd. All rights reserved.
WARNING:
To avoid possible damage, make sure that read-only/read-write
switch is configured correctly. THE USB HUB IS NOT INFLUENCED BY
THIS SWITCH.

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Contents
Introduction ......................................................................................... 4
Description........................................................................................... 4
Device Layout....................................................................................... 5
Using the Reader.................................................................................. 6
Safe Removal of the Reader....................................................................... 6
Changing Read-only, Read-write Functionality.......................................... 7
Offering................................................................................................ 7
Technical Support ................................................................................ 7
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Introduction
Cellebrite’s proprietary Forensic Memory Card Reader features an
integral read-only switch enabling write-blocked memory card
extraction and is equipped with a USB hub enabling extraction from
USB mass storage devices.
The Cellebrite Forensic Memory Card Reader complies with CE
Technical Standard EMC Directive 2004/108/EC (EN55022/EN55024);
and with FCC Technical Standard FCC Part 15 Class B (DoC) IC ICES-
003.
This manual provides instructions on how to use the Cellebrite
Forensic Memory Card Reader and how to obtain the best results.
Description
The Cellebrite Forensic Memory Card Reader is a multi format card
reader that provides either read-only or read-write access to a
variety of flash media cards. The USB hub is not influenced by
activating the read-only (write-block) switch. The card reader
supports the following media formats:
Compact Flash Card type I & II
(CFI & CFII)
Mini Disk (MD)
Memory Stick (MS)
Smart Media Card (SMC)
xD Memory card (xD)
Secure Digital Media Card (SD)
Multi Media Card (MMC)
In addition, the card reader supports TransFlash, M2 and Micro SD
card formats (with the use of adapters –not supplied).

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Device Layout
Front Panel
Contains four different
card slots, to
accommodate various card
formats.
Back Panel
Contains three USB ports.
Use of the read-only
(write-block) switch has no
effect on these ports.
Left Panel
Contains a USB 2.0
connector and the power
cable connector.
Right panel
Contains the microSD/T-
Flash/M2 connector and
the Read-write/Read only
switch.
Use a mini USB cable (cable no. 80), to connect the reader to an
available USB port on your computer. The following programs will
automatically detect the device and no additional software is
needed: Windows® ME, 2000 SP4, XP, VISTA and OS X.

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Using the Reader
Ensure the reader had been set to the desired mode (i.e. read-only or
read-write) before connecting the device to your computer.
1. Connect the reader to your computer’s USB port with a mini USB
cable and allow the system to detect the device.
2. Insert the flash media card in the appropriate slot in the reader.
3. For MS insert the card with metal contacts facing downwards and
the notch to the left.
4. For MMC, SD, and SM insert the card with the metal contacts
facing downward and the notch on the right.
5. For xD insert the card with metal contacts facing up.
6. For Compact Flash (CFI & CFII) or Micro Drives, insert the card
with holes facing toward the reader.
7. Gently push the card all the way in.
Safe Removal of the Reader
1. Select the device in the Windows® system tray.
2. Click “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media”.
3. Click “Eject Mass Storage Device”.
4. When the “Safe To Remove Hardware” prompt appears, remove
the USB cable.

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Changing Read-only, Read-write Functionality
The Cellebrite Forensic Memory Card Reader can work either in read-
only (“write-block”mode) or as a read-write device. This function is
set by a switch on the side of the reader.
NOTE: To change functionality, disconnect the device from the
computer. Changing the switch while the reader is connected to the
computer will not change its functionality.
NOTE: the USB hub is not influenced by the “write-block”switch.
When the card is in “read-only”mode the front red LED will glow.
The green LED device access light will glow when the system is
communicating with the media.
Offering
The Forensic Memory Card Reader is provided as part of the UFED
ruggedized system. It can also be purchased separately via the
Cellebrite online shop.
Technical Support
For technical inquiries, go to:
http://www.cellebrite.com/mobile-forensics-products/ufed-support-
center.html