Sony MRW68E-D1 User manual

Operating Instructions
© 2009 Sony Corporation
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Multi-Card
Reader/Writer
MRW68E-D1

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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 for the customer in the
countries applying EU Directives
The manufacturer of this product is Sony
Corporation, 1-7-1 Konan Minato-ku Tokyo,
108-0075 Japan. The Authorized
Representative for EMC and product safety is
Sony Deutschland GmbH, Hedelfinger
Strasse 61, 70327 Stuttgart, Germany. For
any service or guarantee matters please refer
to the addresses given in separate service or
guarantee documents.
NOTICE TO USERS
Documentation ©2009 Sony Corporation.
All rights reserved. This manual 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,” “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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Disposal of Old Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (Applicable in
the European Union and other
European countries with separate
collection systems)
This symbol on the product or
on its packaging indicates that
this product shall not be
treated as household waste.
Instead it shall be handed over
to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of
electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of
correctly, you will help prevent potential
negative consequences for the environment
and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of
this product.
The recycling of materials will help to
conserve natural resources. For more
detailed information about recycling of this
product, please contact your local Civic
office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the
product.
Table of contents
Safety regulations .............................. 2
Overview ........................................... 4
Package Contents ............................... 4
System Requirements ........................ 4
Supported Media ............................... 5
Parts and Functions ............................ 6
Using Reader/Writer .......................... 7
Inserting a Memory Card ............... 7
Connecting the Reader/Writer to a
Computer ........................................ 7
Reading and Writing Data on a
Memory Card ................................. 9
Removing a Memory Card ........... 10
Reading the Access Indicator ....... 10
Disconnecting the Reader/Writer From
the Computer ................................... 11
About Memory Stick ....................... 12
Usage Notes ..................................... 13
Troubleshooting ............................... 14
Specifications .................................. 15
Technical Support ............................ 15

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Overview
The MRW68E-D1 (hereafter referred to as
the “reader/writer”) has the following
features:
•Quick and simple data transfer - easily
transfer images from camera to PC
•Quick to Connect - Hot-pluggable
USB-powered design
•Compatible with “Memory Stick Duo”,
SD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard.
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.
•MRW68E-D1 Multi-Card Reader/Writer
•Read Me First
System
Requirements
The reader/writer requires the following
minimum system configuration:
•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 or later
This product works with the standard
Windows drivers.

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Supported Media
The reader/writer supports the following
media:
“Memory Stick” media
•“Memory Stick Duo” (without MagicGate)
•“MagicGate Memory Stick Duo”
•“Memory Stick Duo” (with MagicGate) *1
•“Memory Stick PRO Duo” *1
•“Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo” *1
•“Memory Stick Micro” (“M2”) *1*2*4
SD Memory cards
•SD Memory Card
•SDHCTM Memory Card
•miniSDTM card*4
•miniSDHCTM card*4
•microSDTM card*4
•microSDHCTM card*4
MultiMediaCards
•MultiMediaCard
•RS-MMC*4
•MMCplus*3
•MMCmobile*3*4
•MMCmicro*4
*1 4-bit parallel data transfer is supported. It,
however, varies depending on each medium
and how long it takes to read/write data.
*2 “M2” is an abbreviation of “Memory Stick
Micro”. In this document, hereinafter, the
abbreviation “M2” is used.
*3 8-bit parallel data transfer is not supported.
*4 With adaptor only (not supplied).
Notes
•Not all memory cards are guaranteed to work.
Operation is not assured if non-supported
memory cards are used.
•“MagicGate” is the general name of a copyright
protection technology developed by Sony.
•Recording or playback of MagicGate data that
uses MagicGate technology is not supported.
•The capacity of a file to be recorded/played back
is smaller than 4 GB per file according to the
specifications of the 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.”
•Recording or playback of data that uses SD
technology is not supported.
•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.
•The “Memory Stick” media, SD memory cards
and MultiMediaCards 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
ACap
BUSB connector
Connect to a computer
CMemory Card Slot
Insert memory cards here. This slot is
compatible with “Memory Stick Duo”
size media, SD memory cards and
MultiMediaCards.

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Using the Reader/
Writer
Insert a memory card into the slot on the
reader/writer. When inserting a card, push it
in as far as it can go.
Notes
•Insert only one memory card into the slot. Do not
insert multiple cards at the same time.
•When inserting a “Memory Stick Micro”
(“M2”), miniSDCard, miniSDHC Card,
microSD Card, microSDHC Card, RS-MMC,
MMCmobile or MMCmicro, 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.
Simply connect the reader/writer to a
computer directly.
1Start the computer.
2Pull off the cap of the reader/
writer.
3Insert a memory card.
4Connect the USB header of the
reader/writer 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 a computer via a 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.
•After disconnecting from the USB port, 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 devices.
•You may not 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.
•Do not remove a memory card from the reader/
writer while the access indicator is blinking. The
data stored on the memory card may be
damaged.
Inserting a Memory Card
To insert a “Memory Stick”
* Push at the left side.
To insert a SD Memory Card/
MultiMediaCard.
Connecting the Reader/Writer
to a Computer

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xFor 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 “HI-SPEED USB
Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB
Hub” 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.
•Follow the steps below to turn off
the write cache setting for
removable disk drives. Leaving this
setting on may cause the reader/
writer to malfunction.
–On Windows 7:
Open the following items in the
following order: [Start] button- [Control
Panel] - [System and Security] - [Device
Manager] (Click on the Device Manager
link located under the System heading) -
[Disk drives] - [Sony Card_R/W -USB
Device]. On the [Policies] tab in the
properties dialogbox that appears, make
sure that [Quick removal (default)] is
selected.
–On Windows Vista:
Open the following items in the
following order: [Start] button – [Control
Panel] – [System and Maintenance] –
[Device Manager] button (When clicking
on [Device Manager] button, the User
Account Control window will appear,
click on [Continued]) – [Disk drives] –
[Sony Card_R/W USB Device]. On the
[Policies] tab in the properties dialog box
that appears, make sure that [Optimize
for quick removal] is selected.
–On Windows XP:
Open the following items in the
following order: [Start] button – [Control
Panel] – [Performance and Maintenance]
– [System] – [Hardware] tab – [Device
Manager] button – [Disk drives] –
[Sony Card_R/W USB Device]. On the
[Policies] tab in the properties dialog box
that appears, make sure that [Optimize
for quick removal] is selected.
–On Windows 2000:
Open the following items in the
following order: [Start] button
– [Settings] – [Control Panel] – [System]
– [Hardware] tab – [Device Manager]
button – [Disk drives] – [Sony Card_
R/W USB Device]. On the [Disk
Properties] tab in the properties
dialog box that appears, make sure the
[Write Cache enabled] check box is not
selected.

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xFor Windows
The following explanation is illustrated with
screens from Windows XP.
The screens may differ for other Windows
versions.
1Open [My Computer].
2Make sure the removable disk
icons appear in [My Computer].
Drive letter for the removable disk icon is
assigned in alphabetical order to the
memory 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 E: when the reader/writer is
connected:
3Use 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, remove the card and insert it
again.
Not
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” on page 11 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.
Reading and Writing Data on a
Memory Card

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xFor Macintosh
1Connect the reader/writer, with a
memory card inserted, to your
computer
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.
Notes
•Do not remove a memory card while the access
indicator is blinking. Doing so may 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
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 Macintosh
1Close the files saved on the
memory card, and exit any
currently running applications.
2Make sure the access indicator
is not blinking.
3Drag the removable disk icon to
the [Trash].
Alternatively, select the removable disk
icon, access the [File] menu on the menu
bar, and select [Eject “Untitled”]*.
* Depending on the memory card, a different
label than “Untitled” may be shown.
4Pull the memory card straight
out.
The access indicator changes according to the
status of the reader/writer, as follows:
* Depending on your operating environment and
the memory card you are using, the access
indicator may blink so quickly it appears to be
lit. Be careful not to misread the access indicator.
Note
If data cannot be read from or written to the
memory card while the access indicator is lit, make
sure the card is fully inserted into the slot.
Removing a Memory Card
Reading the Access Indicator
Reader/writer
status Access indicator
Memory Card inserted Lights up
Reading/writing data Blinks*

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Disconnecting the
Reader/Writer
From the
Computer
Notes
•Do not disconnect the reader/writer from the
computer while the access indicator is blinking.
Doing so may 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 disconnecting the reader/
writer without following the procedure
described below.
xFor Windows
The following explanation is illustrated with
screens from Windows XP, and assumes that
drive name E: is assigned to the slot of the
reader/writer.
The screens may differ for other versions of
Windows.
1Click [Safely Remove Hardware]
on the task tray, located at the
lower right corner of the screen.
2Click [Safely remove USB Mass
Storage Device - Drives (E:)].
3Make sure the message “The
‘USB Mass Storage Device’
device can now be safely
removed from the system.”
appears, and then disconnect
the reader/writer.
Note
The above steps are not required when removing a
memory card from the reader/writer.
When you remove a memory card, follow the steps
under “Removing a Memory Card”.
xFor Macintosh
1Close the files saved on the
memory card, and exit any
currently running applications.
2Make sure the access indicator
is not blinking.
3Drag the removable disk icon to
the [Trash].
Alternatively, select the removable disk
icon, access the [File] menu on the menu
bar, and select [Eject “Untitled”]*.
* Depending on the memory card, a different
label than “Untitled” may be shown.
If no memory card is inserted into the
reader/writer, skip this step.
4Disconnect the reader/writer
from the computer.
Cli
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Task tray
Click here
The ‘USB Mass Storage Device’ device
can now be safely removed from the
system.

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About Memory
Stick
What is “Memory Stick”?
“Memory Stick” is a compact-size IC
recording medium with a large capacity. It
has been designed not only for exchanging/
sharing digital data among “Memory Stick”
compliant products, but also for serving as an
insertable/removable external storage
medium that can save data.
Notes on “Memory Stick”
On formatting (initialization)
•If you format media in which data has been
already written, all the data will be erased.
Please be cautious not to mistakenly erase
any important data.
•Please make sure to format (initialize) a
medium with the formatter of a “Memory
Stick” compliant product. If it is initialized
with Windows Explorer, a FORMAT
ERROR occurs, and data on the medium
can no longer be used by this product.
About the size of “Memory Stick”
•Standard-size “Memory Stick” media
cannot be used on this product.
•Do not insert multiple “Memory Sticks” at
the same time. It might cause damage to the
product.
•When you use “Memory Stick Duo”,
please make sure to attach it in the right
direction.
•“Memory Stick Duo”, “Memory Stick
Micro” and M2 Duo Size Adaptor should
be kept away from small children to
prevent them from accidentally swallowing
it.
•When you use “Memory Stick Micro” on
this product, please make sure to attach the
media into M2 adaptor.
If you attempt to insert “Memory Stick
Micro” without attaching to M2 adaptor,
there is a possibility that it cannot be pulled
out.
Usage Notes
“Memory Stick” Media
Notes on using “Memory Stick Duo/
Memory Stick PRO Duo”
•When you use “Memory Stick Duo/
Memory Stick PRO Duo” without Write-
Protected switch, be careful not to edit or
erase important data by mistake.
•When you use “Memory Stick Duo/
Memory Stick PRO Duo” with Write-
Protected switch, data cannot be recorded,
edited, or erased by “LOCK” the switch.
•Use an object with a sharp tip to move the
Write-Protected switch.
•Do not press on the memo area strongly
when writing.
•Carry and keep “Memory Stick” in the
supplied case.
Terminal
Memo area
Write-
Protected
switch

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Other Points to Note
Media formatting
Do not format (initialize) memory cards with
a computer. If you format a memory card
with a computer, devices such as digital
cameras may not be able to use it due to
differences in format type (FAT size, cluster
size, hard disk type, or super floppy disk
type). If you use a digital camera, format
memory cards with your camera, instead.
Restrictions on DOS mode
In Windows, the reader/writer does not
operate in DOS mode.
To use the reader/writer, start up Windows.
Standby
The reader/writer supports standby functions
based on the PC2000 standard, which may
not cover the standby function of all
computers. Disable the standby function of
your computer if it causes any problems.
While the computer is in standby, do not
insert or remove any media.
Do not attempt to dismantle, repair,
or alter the reader/writer yourself
Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to
dismantle, repair, or alter the reader/writer
yourself. You may not only permanently
damage the reader/writer and/or your
computer, but may also cause fire or personal
injury through electrical shock.
Operating and storage
environments
•Do not place the reader/writer close to heat
sources or in direct sunlight; in dusty, dirty,
or humid locations; under precipitation
such as rain; or leave it in a vehicle with the
windows closed.
•If the reader/writer interferes with the
reception of radio or television signals,
move the reader/writer away from the radio
or television.
•When using the reader/writer, do not wrap
it in cloth, sheets, or covers as this may
cause a malfunction or fire.

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Troubleshooting
Before consulting your Sony representative, verify the following.
If the problem still persists, consult your local Sony dealer.
Problem Solution
The computer does not detect
the reader/writer.
cYour computer and the reader/writer may not be properly connected.
Disconnect the reader/writer from the computer and reconnect it.
The removable disk icon does
not appear.
cYour computer and the reader/writer may not be properly connected.
See “Connecting the Reader/Writer to a Computer” and make sure
the connection is correct.
cA USB device other than the reader/writer is connected to the USB
port on the computer.
The memory card cannot be
accessed with Windows
Explorer or My Computer.
cNo memory card is inserted. Insert a memory card properly.
The computer does not
recognize the memory card
cThe memory card is not fully inserted. Insert the card completely.
cThe memory card is not inserted straight. Remove the card and insert
it again.
The read/write speed is slow. cThe speed may vary depending on the environment or the memory
card being used. This is not a malfunction.

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Specifications
USB transfer rate
Full-speed (12 Mbps)
High-speed (480 Mbps)
This high-speed transfer rate is a theoretical
value for the USB standard.
Actual performance is dependent on the
device.
Power requirements
4.75 V to 5.25 V DC
Current consumption
Max. 500 mA
Access indicator
Lit during the memory card insertion.
Blinks on access.
Operating environment
Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C
(41 °F to 104 °F)
Humidity: 30% to 80% RH
Storage environment
Temperature: –30 °C to + 60 °C
(–22 °F to +140 °F)
Humidity: No condensation
Dimensions (W × H × D)
Approx. 31.7 × 11.2 × 57 mm
(1 1/4× 15/32 × 2 1/4inches)
(excluding protrusions)
Mass
Approx. 17 g (0.60 oz.) (TYP)
Technical Support
•For customers in Europe
Refer to “Sony at your service” of the
EUROPEAN GUARANTEE
INFORMATION DOCUMENT or check
on-line under
❑ http://www.sony-europe.com/