StarTech.com FCREADHC User manual

Multi Card Reader
FCREADHC Instruction Manual
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USB 2.0 High Capacity Multi Card Reader

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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 off 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 different from that to which the
receiver is connected.
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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installation & Usage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Windows Vista . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Windows 2000/XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Mac OS X and above . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Removing a Flash Card from the Reader (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB 2.0 Multi Card Reader. This product
offers the versatility needed to make use of a variety of different card formats, without
having to purchase separate readers for each card type. Plus, because the Card Reader
is hot-pluggable, you’ll be able to store, load and move data freely, without even shutting
down the host computer.
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Features
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•Supports SDHC cards for use with devices and applications requiring large storage
capacity
•Backward compatible with SD cards and most popular formats (Compact Flash,
MMC, Memory Stick and IBM Micro Drive)
•USB powered (no external power or battery needed)
•Supports USB 2.0 transfer rates of up to 480Mbps, backward compatible with USB
1.1
•Plug-and-play installation
•A PC with at least one available USB port
System Requirements
•Operating system requirements: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7, or Apple Mac
OS X 10.2~10.6
•1 x Card Reader
Package Contents
•1 x User Manual
•1 x 3 ft. USB Mini B to Type A cable
This package should contain:

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WARNING: Please note that when removing media cards connected to
FCREADHC, you are required to use the Safely Remove Hardware function
within Windows. Failure to do so can result in lost data, or permanent damage
to the card or Card Reader. Please see the section entitled Removing a
Flash Card from the Reader on page 6, prior to removing an installed Flash
Card.
Windows Vista
1. Ensure the host computer is powered. Insert the USB
type ‘A’ connector into an available USB port on the
host computer.
2. Insert the remaining USB ‘Mini B’ connector into the
USB port on the side panel of the FCREADHC Card
Reader.
3. Windows will recognize that the Card Reader has been connected, and will
automatically install the necessary drivers. You will notice a message balloon near
the taskbar (normally the bottom right corner of the screen, near the clock) indicating
that new hardware has been detected. Click on the message balloon, in order to
watch the progress of the installation.
4. Once you are notified that Your devices are ready to use, FCREADHC has
successfully been installed and can be used with supported cards:

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Because Windows 2000 and XP all natively support USB devices, and require no driver
installation. To begin using FCREADHC:
1. Ensure the host computer is powered. Insert the USB
type ‘A’ connector into an available USB port on the
host computer.
Windows 2000, XP
2. Insert the remaining USB ‘Mini B’ connector into the
USB port on the side panel of the FCREADHC Card
Reader.
3. Windows will recognize that the Card Reader has
been connected, and will automatically install the
necessary drivers. You will notice several message
balloons near the taskbar (normally the bottom right
corner of the screen, near the clock) indicating that
new hardware has been detected.
4. Once Windows has completed the driver installation, a message balloon will appear
indicating that the new hardware has been installed and is ready for use. To begin
using the Card Reader, simply insert the card you wish to use into the appropriate
slot (based on size of card).
5. Browse to My Computer, where you will notice
a Removable Disk, indicating the installed
card. You can now access the installed card,
as though it were a hard drive installed within
the host computer.

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Mac OS X and above
Because Mac OS X and above natively support USB devices, there is no need for driver
installation. To begin using FCREADHC:
1. Connect the Card Reader to the computer, by inserting the USB type ‘A’ connector
into an available USB port.
2. Connect the remaining USB type ‘B’ connector to the appropriate port on the Card
Reader.
3. The operating system will now automatically install the necessary software, following
which the Card Reader will be available for use.

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1. In the Taskbar, you will notice an icon representing the
Safely Remove Hardware feature offered by Windows.
2. Double-click on this icon to launch the following window:
3. Locate and highlight the installed card by clicking on it once with the left mouse
button. Once the card has been selected, click on Stop to terminate Card activity.
You will be prompted to confirm which card you which to remove. Please highlight the
appropriate card, and click OK.
4. A message balloon will appear in the taskbar
indicating that it is now safe to remove the
installed card.

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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.
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This product is backed by a one-year warranty. In addition, 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
officers, directors, employees or agents) for any damages (whether direct or indirect,
special, punitive, incidental, consequential, or otherwise), loss of profits, 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.
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Regulatory Certifications FCC, CE, ROHS
Form Factor USB
Connectors 1 x USB Type A mini
Maximum Data Transfer Rate 480 Mbps
Operating System Support Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7 (32/64-bit)
Mac OS X 10.2~10.6
Cards Supported
Mini SD
SM RAM Card
MS Select Function
CF I, II
IBM Micro Drive
SD
SDHC
RS MMC
MS
MS PRO
MS Magic Gate
MS Pro Duo
MS Duo
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Revised: 29 Nov 2010 (Rev. A)
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