Dynex DX-CRMN1 User Manual

Mini Memory Card Reader/Writer

DX-CRMN1

USER GUIDE

Dynex Mini Memory Card

Reader/Writer DX-CRMN1

Introduction .............................................................2

Features ....................................................................2

Important safety instructions ...................................3

Card reader components ...........................................4

Connecting the card reader .......................................5

Using your card reader ..............................................6

Troubleshooting .......................................................9

Specifications .........................................................10

Legal notices ...........................................................11

One-year limited warranty .....................................13

Introduction

Your card reader accepts standard Secure Digital (SD), Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), and Multi Media (MMC) flash memory cards, as well as small form-factor cards including miniSD, microSD, RS-MMC, and Memory Stick Micro (M2) cards. It can be connected to any external USB port and is ideal for mobile phone users.

Contents

Features

• Small form factor

• USB-powered (an external power adapter is not needed)

• USB 2.0 compliant

• USB mass storage device class compliant

• Hot-swappable, Plug & Play capability

• Media card icons for easy drive recognition

Important safety instructions

Before getting started, read these instructions and save them for later referen ce.

• Before you plug your card reader into your computer, read this user guide. In some operating systems, the driver must be installed before you install your card reader.

• Do not drop or hit your card reader.

• Do not install your card reader in a location that is subject to strong vibrations.

• Do not disassemble or try to modify your card reader. Disassembly or modification may void your warranty and could damage your card reader leading to a fire or elec tric shock.

• Do not store your card reader in a damp location. Do not allow moisture or liquids to drip into your card reader. Liquids can damage your card reader leading to a fire or elec tric shock.

• Do not insert metal objects, such as coins or paper clips, into your card reader.

• Do not remove a card when the LED indicator shows data activity is in progress. You may damage the card or lose data stored on the card.

• Your card reader is for general computer use. Do not use your card reader in a computer that requires exceptional reliability, especially if a breakdown or malfunction of your card reader might jeopardize life or health, such as aerospace equipment, atomic power control systems, traffic-related equipment, transportation equipment, industrial robotics, combustion equipment, safety devices, and life-support systems.

Card reader components

Package contents

• Mini memory card reader/writer

• Mini USB 5-pin cable

•Utility and Documentation CD

• Quick Setup Guide

Minimum system requirements

• Computer with one available USB port

• Pentium 133 MHz or higher processor

• 2 MB of hard drive space

• Windows® 2000, Windows® XP, Windows® Vista™, Windows 7®, or Mac OS 10.x or higher.

Connecting the card reader

To connect your card reader, plug the small end of the included USB cable into your card reader and the other end into an available external USB port. Your computer automatically installs the correct driver and new drive icons appear in My Computer/Computer and Windows Explorer (Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Windows Vista.)

SD/SDHC/MMC Slot

Insert Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Secure Digital (SD), miniSD, Multi Media Card (MMC) and RS-MMC cards into this slot.

MicroSD/M2 Slot

Insert microSD, T-Flash cards, or Memory Stick Micro (M2) into this slot with the gold contact area facing up. No adapter is required.

Power L ED

Lights green when the card reader is connected to the computer.

Data LED

Lights green when a card is inserted into the appropriate slot. The data LED flashes when data is being transferred from the card or written to the card.

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