TS-RDC - Memory card reader TRANSCEND - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL TS-RDC TRANSCEND

Package Contents 1
Features 1
System Requirements 2

Driver Installation 3

Driver Installation for Windows® 98/98SE and 2000 SP1 & SP2 ............ 3
Driver Installation for Windows® ME and XP 4
Driver Installation for MacTM OS 9.x 4
Driver Installation for MacTM OS X or Later. 4

Using the Compact Card Reader 4

Windows® 98/98SE and 2000 Setup 4
Windows® Me and XP Setup 6
MacTM OS 9.x Setup 8
Mac OS X or Later Setup 8
Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later Setup 9

Safely Remove the Compact Card Reader. 10

Remove the Reader in Windows® 98/98SE 10
Remove the Reader in Windows® 2000, Me, or XP. 10
Remove the Reader in Mac OS and Linux 11

Specifications 12

Compact Card Reader Limited Warranty 13

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing Transcend's Portable Compact Card Reader, a small device specifically designed for fast, easy data transfer and exchange using multiple types of Memory Cards and without the need for an adapter. Insertable card types include; Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), MMCplus™, Memory Stick®, Memory Stick PRO®, Memory Stick Duo®, and Memory Stick PRO Duo® Memory Cards. Besides, it also supports miniSD™, microSD, RS-MMC, MMCmicro & MMCmobile™ by using an adapter. Transcend's Compact Card Reader requires no installation and simply connects to any PC, Mac, or notebook computer using a USB connection. In addition, the device's small size, fast transfer speeds and funky design will enhance you photo, music and data transfer experience.

Package Contents

The Compact Card Reader package includes the following items:

• Compact Card Reader
  Driver CD
  Quick Installation Guide

Features

The Compact Card Reader has the following features:

Fully Compliant with the USB 2.0 specification
High-speed data transfer rates of up to 480Mbit/sec
- USB powered (no external power needed)
- Easy Plug and Play installation
Supports multiple types of Memory Cards without the need for an adapter:

Secure Digital Card

MultiMediaCard

MMCplus

Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

Memory Stick Duo

• Support miniSD™, microSD, RS-MMC, MMCmicro & MMCmobile by using an adapter.
  LED indicates card insertion and data transfer

System Requirements

Desktop or notebook computer with a USB port
One of the following operating systems:

-Windows® 98/98SE
-Windows®2000
- Windows® Me
- Windows® XP
- MacTM OS 9.x or later
- Linux Kernel 2.4 or later

Driver Installation

Driver Installation for Windows® 98/98SE and 2000 SP1 & SP2

1. Power on the computer you will be connecting the Compact Card Reader to, and make sure the USB port is enabled and working properly.

Do Not plug your Compact Card Reader into the USB port at this time.

1. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive (Auto-Run supported). Click the Driver button.

1. The InstallShield Wizard guides you through the installation process.
2. Restart your computer to complete the driver installation.

You can uninstall the Compact Card Reader driver by running Add/Remove Programs in Start > Settings >> Control Panel. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

Driver Installation for Windows® ME and XP

1. There is no need to install the driver for normal usage.

Driver Installation for Mac™ OS 9.x

1. Power on the Mac™ you will be connecting the Compact Card Reader to, and make sure the USB port is enabled and working properly.

Do NOT plug your Compact Card Reader into the USB port at this time.

1. Insert the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive and run the Install program in the Mac Driver folder on the Driver CD. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation.
2. Restart the computer to complete the driver installation process.

Driver Installation for Mac™ OS X or Later

1. Transcend's Compact Card Reader does not require a device driver for the Mac OS X or later operating system.
2. Connect the Compact Card Reader to an available USB port directly.
3. You can then use the memory card as if it were a Hard Disk on your Mac™

Using the Compact Card Reader

Windows® 98/98SE and 2000 Setup

1. Complete the driver installation.
2. Connect the Compact Card Reader to an available USB port directly.
3. Your computer automatically recognizes the Compact Card Reader and displays a "New Hardware Found" message. Windows will install the files needed to use your device.
4. One Removable Disk drives with Card Slot Identification Icons will appear in My Computer.

To safely remove a memory card, select the appropriate Card Slot ID and right click on the icon to display the quick settings list. Click "Eject" and then pull out the memory card. Make sure that the LED is not blinking (no data is being transferred) before you remove the card.

WARNING: Never remove or insert a memory card or disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred. In order to avoid data transfer errors due to improper shutdown of a connected device, you should always open the transferred file in a new location to ensure successful transfer before disconnecting the Reader.

Windows® Me and XP Setup

Transcend's Compact Card Reader does not require a device driver for Windows Me, or Windows XP. You may connect the device directly to an available USB port on your computer and Windows Me, or Windows XP will automatically detect it.

One Removable Disk drives with newly assigned drive letters appear in My Computer. The Compact Card Reader is now ready for use.

To safely remove a memory card, select the appropriate Card Slot ID and right click on the icon to display the quick settings list. Click "Eject" and then pull out the memory card. Make sure that the LED is not blinking (no data is being transferred) before you remove the card.

WARNING: Never remove or insert a memory card or disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred. In order to avoid data transfer errors due to improper shutdown of a connected device, you should always open the transferred file in a new location to ensure successful transfer before disconnecting the Reader.

MacTM OS 9.x Setup

1. Complete the driver installation.
2. Connect the Compact Card Reader to an available USB port directly.
3. Insert a memory card into the Compact Card Reader. A disk icon appears on the desktop. You can then use the memory card as if it were a Hard Disk on your Mac.

To safely remove a memory card, drag and drop the corresponding disk icon onto the trashcan icon. After the disk icon disappears, you may remove the memory card.

WARNING: Never remove or insert a memory card or disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred. In order to avoid data transfer errors due to improper shutdown of a connected device, you should always open the transferred file in a new location to ensure successful transfer before disconnecting the Reader.

Mac OS X or Later Setup

1. Transcend's Compact Card Reader does not require a device driver for the Mac OS X or later operating system.
2. Connect the Compact Card Reader to an available USB port directly.
3. Insert a memory card into the Compact Card Reader. A disk icon appears on the desktop. You can then use the memory card as if it were a Hard Disk on your Mac.

To safely remove a memory card, drag and drop the corresponding disk icon onto the trashcan icon. After the disk icon disappears, you may remove the memory card.

WARNING: Never remove or insert a memory card or disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred. In order to avoid data transfer errors due to improper shutdown of a connected device, you should always open the transferred file in a new location to ensure successful transfer before disconnecting the Reader.

Linux Kernel 2.4 or Later Setup

A. Transcend's Compact Card Reader does not require a device driver for Linux Kernel 2.4 or later.
B. Connect the Compact Card Reader to an available USB port directly.
C. Please follow the below procedures to mount and use the device:

1. Add the following two commands to /etc/modules.conf:

options scsi_mod max_scsi_luns=1 below usb-storage sd_mod

1. Plug the Compact Card Reader into an available USB port using the supplied cable and restart the computer. Your computer automatically detects the Compact Card Reader.
2. Create a directory for the Compact Card Reader.

Example: mkdir /mnt/CardReader

1. Mount the Compact Card Reader.

Example: mount -a -t mdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/CardReader

Mapping of Disks:

$$ S D / M M C / M S / M S P r o \rightarrow / d e v / s d a $$

To safely remove the memory card, unmount the device from the Linux environment:

Example: umount /mnt/CardReader

WARNING: Never remove or insert a memory card or disconnect the USB cable while data is being transferred. In order to avoid data transfer errors due to improper shutdown of a connected device, you should always open the transferred file in a new location to ensure successful transfer before disconnecting the Reader.

Safely Remove the Compact Card Reader

Remove the Reader in Windows® 98/98SE

Make sure that the LED is not blinking (no data is being transferred). You may remove the Compact Card Reader from the USB port directly.

Remove the Reader in Windows® 2000, Me, or XP

1. Click on the icon in the system tray.

1. The "Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device" message will appear. Click on it to continue.

1. The "Safe To Remove Hardware" message appears. The Compact Card Reader can now be safely removed.

If you attempt to remove the Compact Card Reader without following the above procedures, the "Unsafe Removal of Device" message (in Windows 2000) appears.

Remove the Reader in Mac OS and Linux

Once there is no memory card in the Compact Card Reader, you may disconnect the Reader from the USB port at any time.

Specifications

Power Supply 5V DC from USB port

Input Slots for memory cards Secure Digital (SD) Card

miniSD

microSD

MMCmicro

MultiMedia Card (MMC)

RS-MMC

MMCplus

MMCmobile

Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

Memory Stick Duo

Emission / Safety FCC, CE, BSMI

Dimensions 76.6mm x 40.6mm x 12.9mm

Weight 20g

Compact Card Reader Limited Warranty

"Above and beyond" is the set standard for customer service at Transcend. We consistently position ourselves to be significantly above the industry norm, which is all part of our commitment to Customer Satisfaction.

All Transcend Information, Inc. products are warranted and tested to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to conform to the published specifications. During the warranty period, should this Transcend Compact Card Reader fail under normal use in the recommended environment due to improper workmanship or materials, Transcend will repair the product or replace it with a comparable one. This warranty is subject to the conditions and limitations set forth herein.

Duration of Warranty

The Transcend Compact Card Reader is covered by this warranty for a period of two (2) years, which begins on the date of purchase. Proof of purchase including the date of purchase, is required to collect on the warranty. Transcend will inspect the product and decide whether to repair or replace it. Transcend reserves the right to provide a functional equivalent product or a refurbished replacement product.

Limitations

This warranty does not apply to product failure due to accidents, abuse, mishandling, improper installation, alteration, acts of nature, improper usage, or problems with electrical power. In addition, opening or tampering with the product casing, or any physical damage, abuse or alteration to the product's surface, including all warranty or quality stickers, product serial or electronic numbers will also void the product warranty. Transcend is not responsible for recovering any data lost due to failure of a flash memory device. Transcend products must be used with devices that conform to the recommended industry standards. Transcend will not be liable for damages resulting from a third party device that causes the Transcend product to fail. Transcend shall in no event be liable for any consequential, indirect, or incidental damages, lost profits, lost business investments, lost goodwill, or interference with business relationships as a result of lost data. Transcend is also not responsible for damage or failure of any third party equipment, even if Transcend has been advised of the possibility. This limitation does not apply to the extent that it is illegal or unenforceable under applicable law.

Disclaimer

The foregoing limited warranty is exclusive. There are no other warranties, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. This warranty is not affected in any part by Transcend providing technical support or advice.

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