StarTech.com CFASTRWU3 User manual

Quick-start guide
FR: Guide de l’utilisateur - fr.startech.com
DE: Bedienungsanleitung - de.startech.com
ES: Guía del usuario - es.startech.com
NL: Gebruiksaanwijzing - nl.startech.com
PT: Guia do usuário - pt.startech.com
IT: Guida per l’uso - it.startech.com
Manual Revision: 01/20/2017
For the latest information, technical specications, and support for
this product, please visit www.StarTech.com/CFASTRWU3.
Package contents
• 1 x USB 3.0 card reader/writer
• 1 x quick-start guide
CFASTRWU3
USB 3.0 Card Reader / Writer for CFast 2.0 Cards
*actual product may vary from photos
Introduction
The CFASTRWU3 USB 3.0 Card Reader/Writer enables you to quickly
access and back up photos and videos from your CFast™ memory
cards to your tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
Product diagram
About USB 3.0 and USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.0 is also known as USB 3.1 Gen 1. This connectivity standard
oers speeds up to 5Gbps. Any mention of USB 3.0 in this manual
or on the StarTech.com website for CFASTRWU3 refers to the 5Gbps
USB 3.1 Gen 1 standard.
Note: Data transfer rates are dependent upon the speed of the
memory card that you are using and the speed capabilities of the
USB port on your host device.
Connect the card reader/writer
1. Connect the USB 3.0 plug on the card reader/writer to a USB port
on your tablet, laptop, or desktop computer.
2. Insert a CFast memory card into the CFast port on the card
reader/writer.
3. To access content on the CFast memory card, follow the
instructions specic to the OS that you’re running.
When you connect the card reader/writer to your tablet, laptop, or
desktop computer, your system automatically detects and installs
the required software.
Note: The CFASTRWU3 doesn’t require an external power supply, as
it receives enough power through the USB bus that it’s connected to.
USB 3.0 plug
CFast port Activity LED
Requirements
• A tablet, laptop, or desktop computer with a USB Type-A port
• A CFast memory card
Note: To obtain the maximum USB throughput, you must use a
system with a USB 3.0 port.
The CFASTRWU3 is OS independent and doesn’t require any
additional drivers or software.
Requirements are subject to change. For the latest requirements,
please visit www.StarTech.com/CFASTRWU3.
Disconnect the card reader/writer
Windows
1. On your desktop, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon.
2. In the list that appears, click the card reader/writer.
3. When a message appears saying that it’s safe to do so, remove the
card reader/writer from your laptop, or computer.
Caution! If you remove the card reader/writer before it’s safe to do
so, you could experience lost or corrupted data on your memory
card.
macOS
1. Close any open windows that list the contents of the card
reader/writer.
2. On your desktop, click and drag the USB storage icon to the trash
can icon.
3. Wait ten seconds and then remove the card reader/writer.
Caution! If you remove the card reader/writer before it is safe to do
so, you could experience lost or corrupted data on your memory
card.

FCC Compliance Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment o and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Changes or modications not expressly approved by StarTech.com could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
Industry Canada Statement
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe [B] est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3(B)
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Technical Support
StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide industry-leading solutions. If you ever need help with your product, visit www.startech.com/support and
access our comprehensive selection of online tools, documentation, and downloads.
For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads
Warranty Information
This product is backed by a two-year warranty.
StarTech.com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted, following the initial date of purchase. During this period, the products may be returned for
repair, or replacement with equivalent products at our discretion. The warranty covers parts and labor costs only. StarTech.com does not warrant its products from defects or damages arising from
misuse, abuse, alteration, or normal wear and tear.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their ocers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect, special, punitive, incidental,
consequential, or otherwise), loss of prots, loss of business, or any pecuniary loss, arising out of or related to the use of the product exceed the actual price paid for the product. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages. If such laws apply, the limitations or exclusions contained in this statement may not apply to you.
About the LED indicators
There is an Activity LED located next to the CFast port on the card
reader/writer. This LED indicator blinks to indicate activity.