Sony MRW-EA5 User manual

Operating Instructions
© 2010 Sony Corporation
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Before operating the unit, please read this document
thoroughly, and retain it for future reference.
Multi-Card
Reader/Writer
MRW-EA7
MRW-EA5

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Safety regulations
WARNING
Keep the unit away from children. If
any part of the unit is swallowed,
promptly see a doctor.
To reduce the risk of fire or electric
shock, do not expose this apparatus
to rain or moisture.
To avoid electrical shock, do not open
the cabinet. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
NOTICE TO USERS
Drive Letter Recognition Software ©2010
Sony Corporation.
Documentation ©2010 Sony Corporation.
All rights reserved. This manual or Drive
Letter Recognition Software described
herein, in whole or in part, may not be
reproduced, translated to any machine-
readable form without prior written approval
from Sony Corporation.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY
CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR ANY
INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR
SPECIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER
BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN
CONNECTION WITH THIS MANUAL,
THE DEVICE DRIVERS OR OTHER
INFORMATION CONTAINED HEREIN
OR THE USE THEREOF.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make
any modification to this manual or the
information contained herein at any time
without notice.
SONY CORPORATION IS NOT
RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO
OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS, DATA,
OR OTHER INFORMATION STORED ON
ANY MEDIA.
Copyright law prohibits unauthorized use of
any recorded audio/video for any other
purpose than personal enjoyment. Please be
warned that the “Memory Stick” containing
images and data protected by copyright shall
be strictly used within copyright law.
Trademarks
• , “Memory Stick,” “Memory Stick
Duo,” “MagicGate Memory Stick,”
“Memory Stick PRO,” “Memory Stick
PRO Duo,” “Memory Stick PRO-HG
Duo,” “Memory Stick Micro,” and “M2”
are registered trademarks or trademarks of
Sony.
• Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows
logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States of America and/or other
countries.
• Macintosh®and Mac OS®are registered
trademarks of Apple Inc. in the United
States of America and/or other countries.
• Other system names, product names, and
company names appearing in this manual
are trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective holders, even though not
indicated by the ® or ™ marks.

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Table of contents
Safety regulations .............................. 2
Overview ........................................... 4
Package Contents ............................... 4
System Requirements ........................ 4
Supported Media ............................... 5
Parts and Functions ............................ 6
Connecting the Reader/Writer to a
Computer ........................................... 7
Using the Reader/Writer .................... 8
Inserting a Memory Card ............... 8
Reading and Writing Data on a
Memory Card ................................. 9
Removing a Memory Card ........... 10
Reading the Access Indicator ....... 11
Disconnecting the Reader/Writer
From the Computer .......................... 12
Installing the Drive Letter Recognition
Software (Windows Only) ............... 13
About “Memory Stick” media ......... 14
Usage Notes ..................................... 15
Troubleshooting ............................... 17
Specifications .................................. 18
End User License Agreement .......... 19
Before you use the reader/writer
for the first time, you are
encouraged to install the Drive
Letter Recognition Software on
your computer.
Before connecting the reader/writer, see
page 13 for details about the Drive
Letter Recognition Software installation
procedure. Also see the end user license
agreement on page 19.

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Overview
The MRW-EA7, MRW-EA5 (hereafter
referred to as the “reader/writer”) has the
following features:
•Quick and simple data transfer – easily
transfer images from camera and mobile
phone to PC
•Compatible with “Memory Stick”,
“Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick
Micro” (“M2”), CompactFlash,
Microdrive, xD-Picture Card,
MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card,
microSD Card
•Drive Letter Recognition Software can be
download from the web site
•Quick to Connect – Hot-pluggable
USB-powered design
Package Contents
When you unpack the box, make sure that it
contains all the accessories listed below.
If anything is missing or damaged, contact
your retailer.
•MRW-EA7, MRW-EA5 Multi-Card
Reader/Writer
•USB cable
•Read Me First
System
Requirements
The reader/writer requires computers with
the following preinstalled operating systems.
•OS
–Windows®7
–Windows Vista®
–Windows®XP (Service Pack 2 or later)
–Windows®2000 Professional (Service
Pack 4 or later)
–Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6
This product works with the standard
drivers in Windows.

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Supported Media
The reader/writer supports the following
media:
“Memory Stick” media
•“Memory Stick” (without MagicGate) *1
•“MagicGate Memory Stick” *1*2
•“Memory Stick” (with MagicGate) *1*2*3
•“Memory Stick Duo” (without MagicGate)
*1
•“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo” *1*2
•“Memory Stick Duo” (with MagicGate)
*1*2*3
•“Memory Stick PRO” *2*3
•“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *2*3
•“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” *2*3
•“Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”) *2*3*4
*1 “MagicGate” is the general name of a
copyright protection technology developed
by Sony.
*2 Recording or playback of MagicGate data
that uses MagicGate technology is not
supported.
*3
4-bit parallel data transfer is supported and the
data read/write timing will vary depending on
the medium.
*4 “M2” is an abbreviation of “Memory Stick
Micro.” In this document, hereinafter, the
abbreviation “M2,” is used.
SD memory cards
•SD Memory Card *5
•SDHCTM Memory Card *5
•miniSDTM card *5*6
•miniSDHCTM card *5*6
•microSDTM card *5
•microSDHCTM card *5
*5 Recording or playback of data that uses
copyright protection technology is not
supported.
*6 With adaptor (not supplied) only.
Other memory cards
•MultiMediaCard *7
•RS-MMC *7
•CompactFlash®
•Microdrive®*8
•xD-Picture CardTM
*7 MMCplus and MMCmobile are supported,
but parallel data transfer is not supported.
*8 The Microdrive requires more power than
other memory cards. When using a
Microdrive, remove other memory cards;
otherwise an error may occur due to a
shortage of power.
Notes
•Not all memory cards are guaranteed to work.
Operation is not assured if non-supported
memory cards are used.
•The capacity of a file to be recorded/played back
is smaller than 4 GB per file according to the
specifications of the file system incorporated in
“Memory Stick.”
•Although operation check of this product has
been performed with up to 8 GB “Memory
Stick,” please note that the operation is not
guaranteed for every type of “Memory Stick.”
•In this manual, all types of media listed in
“Supported Media” are generically called
memory cards.
•I/O cards that are not memory cards, such as
GPS cards, are not supported.
•MultiMediaCards and SD Memory Cards use the
same slot, so you cannot use them at the same
time.
•The “Memory Stick” media all use the same slot,
so you cannot use them at the same time.
•The “Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”), microSD
Card, and microSDHC Card all use the same
slot, so you cannot use them at the same time.
•Only DOS format is supported. Memory cards in
other formats are not supported.

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Parts and Functions
Front
AAccess Indicator
This indicator is always lit. The indicator
blinks when the reader/writer accesses
data on a memory card.
BxD-Picture Card Slot
Insert xD-Picture Card here.
C“Memory Stick” Slot
Insert a “Memory Stick” media here.
DCompactFlash/Microdrive Slot
Insert either a CompactFlash or
Microdrive memory card here.
Remove all other memory cards before
using a Microdrive, because of its large
power consumption.
EMultiMediaCard/SD Memory Card
Slot
Insert either a MultiMediaCard or an SD
Memory Card here.
When inserting a miniSD Card, use an
adaptor (not supplied).
F“Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”)/
microSD and microSDHC Card
Slot
Insert either a Memory Stick Micro
(“M2”) or microSD Card, and
microSDHC card here.
Rear
GUSB Port (mini B)
Connect to a computer using the supplied
USB cable.

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Connecting the
Reader/Writer to a
Computer
Simply connect the reader/writer to a
computer using the supplied USB cable.
1Start the computer.
2Connect the smaller connector
of the USB cable to the USB port
on the rear of the reader/writer.
3Connect the larger connector of
the USB cable to the USB port on
the computer.
The computer recognizes the reader/
writer as a removable disk, and the
reader/writer is ready for use.
Notes
•Do not connect to the USB port on the computer
via an external USB hub.
•Depending on the computer and the status of its
operating system, the reader/writer may not
operate or may become unstable. If this occurs,
refer to the “Troubleshooting” section. (Page 17)
•After disconnecting the USB cable, wait at least
5 seconds before reconnecting it. (Otherwise, the
reader/writer may not be recognized.)
•When two or more USB devices are connected to
one computer, the reader/writer is not guaranteed
to operate simultaneously with some types of
USB device.
•You cannot access two or more memory cards
simultaneously on a single computer by
connecting additional memory card devices.
Remove any memory cards from the reader/
writer or turn off the other devices.
Notes for Windows
•On some computers, a message may appear
asking you to insert the operating system disc.
When this happens, follow the computer’s
instructions.
•On some computers, the USB Mass Storage will
function at reduced speed message may appear,
indicating that a hi-speed USB device has been
connected to a USB port which does not support
hi-speed USB. If your computer has multiple
USB ports, try connecting to a different port.
Otherwise, close the message and continue using
the reader/writer with the current port.

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Using the Reader/
Writer
Insert a memory card into the corresponding
slot on the reader/writer.
When inserting a card, push it in as far as it
can go.
Notes
•Each card slot is designed so a card can only be
inserted in the correct direction.
•Insert only one memory card into the
corresponding slot. Do not insert multiple cards
at the same time.
•When inserting a mini SD Card, use an
appropriate adaptor (not supplied).
•Do not insert a card upside down.
•Forcibly inserting the card may damage the card
or the slot.
•If a memory card is inserted incorrectly, you may
not be able to remove it. In the unlikely event
that a memory card becomes stuck in the reader/
writer, consult your local Sony dealer.
Inserting a Memory Card
Insert one of the following
cards in this slot:
• CompactFlash
• Microdrive
Insert one of the following
cards in this slot:
• “Memory Stick Micro”
(“M2”)
• “microSD Card and
microSDHC Card”
Insert one of the
following cards in
this slot:
• xD-Picture Card
Insert one of the
following cards in this
slot:
• “Memory Stick”
(without MagicGate)
• “MagicGate Memory Stick”
• “Memory Stick”
(with MagicGate)
• “Memory Stick Duo”
(without MagicGate)
• “MagicGate Memory Stick Duo”
• “Memory Stick Duo”
(without MagicGate)
• “Memory Stick PRO”
• “Memory Stick PRO Duo”
• “Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo”
Insert one of the following cards in
this slot:
• MultiMediaCard
• RS-MMC
• SD/SDHC Memory Card
• mini SD Card*
* Use an appropriate
adapter
(not supplied)

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xFor Windows other than Windows 7
The following explanation is illustrated with
screens from Windows XP.
The screens may differ for other versions of
Windows.
1Open [My Computer].
2Make sure the removable disk
icons appear in [My Computer].
Drive letters for the removable disk icons
are assigned in alphabetical order to the
CompactFlash/Microdrive Slot,
xD-Picture Card Slot, MultiMediaCard /
SD Memory Card Slot, “Memory Stick”
Slot and “Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”)
media / microSD Card Slot.
For example, if the computer has an A:,
C:, and D: drive before connecting the
reader/writer, the drive letters will be
assigned as follows when the reader/
writer is connected:
3Insert a memory card into the
corresponding slot.
When a volume label has been assigned
to the memory card, the volume label will
be displayed together with the removable
disk icon.
4Use the removable disk icon to
read or write data on the memory
card.
If the following message appears, the
memory card has not been recognized
correctly, even though the access
indicator lights up. Remove the card and
insert it again.
Reading and Writing Data on a
Memory Card
Computer drive
name
Corresponding
memory card
Removable Disk (E:) CompactFlash
Microdrive
Removable Disk (F:) xD-Picture Card
Removable Disk (G:) MultiMediaCard
SD Memory Card
Removable Disk (H:) “Memory Stick” media
Removable Disk (I:)
“Memory Stick Micro”
(“M2”) media
microSD Card

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Notes
•Use the removable disk icon for the memory
card you are using.
•It may take a while for the removable disk
icons to appear.
•If the removable disk icons do not appear,
follow the steps under “Disconnecting the
Reader/Writer From the Computer” in the
Operating Instructions (this manual) to
disconnect the reader/writer, and then wait
at least 5 seconds before reconnecting it.
If the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon
mentioned in step 1 of “Disconnecting the
Reader/Writer From the Computer” is not
displayed, skip the rest of the procedure and
immediately disconnect the reader/writer.
•Depending on your operating system and
the type of memory card you are using, the
reader/writer drives may be recognized as
“Local Disks” instead of “Removable
Disks,” but this will not affect their
operation.
xFor Windows 7 and Macintosh
1Insert a memory card into the
corresponding slot.
The removable disk icon appears on the
desktop.
When a volume label is assigned to the
memory card, the volume label will be
displayed together with the removable
disk icon.
2Use the removable disk icon to
read or write data on the memory
card.
xFor Macintosh
xFor Windows 7
Notes
•Do not remove a memory card while the access
indicator is blinking. Doing so many cause
damage to the data stored on the memory card.
•Be sure to follow the steps described below.
Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or
loss that results from removing a memory card
without following the procedure described
below.
xFor Windows other than Windows 7
1Make sure the access indicator
is not blinking.
2Open [My Computer].
3Right-click the removable disk
icon, and select [Eject].
4Pull the memory card straight
out.
xFor Windows 7
1Click the Start Button.
2Click [Devices and Printers].
3Right click [USB2.0 Card R/W]
drive icon.
4Go to [Eject] with selection
option.
5Pull the memory card straight
out.
Removing a Memory Card