11-in-1 Memory Card Reader
DX-CR212
USER GUIDE
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DX-CR212
Dynex 11-in-1 Memory Card Reader
DX-CR212
Contents
Introduction.............................................................. 2
Features.................................................................... 2
Important safety instructions ................................... 3
Card reader components........................................... 3
Card slots.................................................................. 4
Using your card reader.............................................. 5
Troubleshooting........................................................ 7
Specifications............................................................ 8
Legal notices............................................................. 9
One-year limited warranty ..................................... 11
Introduction
This Card Reader accepts standard media memory cards, such as Secure Digital (SD, SDHC,
and SDXC), Multi Media Card (MMC and MMCplus), and Memory Stick (MS Pro, MS Pro Duo,
MS Duo, and MS PRO-HG Duo). It also accepts microSDHC, microSDXC, and microSD cards
without the need for adapters.
This Card Reader also provides incredibly fast read/write speeds when paired with a Secure
Digital High Capacity (SDHC) card, letting you minimize the time you spend transferring files
from and writing files to memory cards.
Features
• Provides three media card slots supporting most popular memory cards including high
speed memory cards such as SDHC
• USB 2.0 compliant
• USB mass storage device class compliant
• Supports SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD, microSDHC, MMC, and MMCplus cards
• Supports MS/MS-Duo/MS-Pro/MS-Pro Duo cards
• Hot swappable and Plug & Play capability
11-in-1 Memory Card Reader
Important safety instructions
Before getting started, read these instructions and save them for later reference.
• 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 electric
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
electric 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.
Card reader components
Package contents
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•Compact Memory Card Reader
•Quick Setup Guide*
*Note: For further assistance, go to www.dynexproducts.com.
Minimum system requirements
• IBM-compatible PC or Macintosh computer
•USB port
• Pentium 133MHz or higher processor
• 2MB of hard drive space
• Windows® XP*, Windows® Vista, Windows® 7, or Mac OS 10.4.x or higher
*Some memory cards, such as the SDXC, are not compatible with Windows XP. Refer to your
card manufacturer to see if your card is compatible with your OS (operating system).
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Card slots
This diagram shows the correct slots for the different types of media cards supported. Refer
to the following section for additional details.
Data LED
Lights when a
memory card is
inserted and
flashes when a slot
is reading from or
writing to a card.
Note: Cards
must be inserted
into this slot
with the label
facing UP.
microSD
microSDHC
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Note: Cards must be
inserted into this slot with
the label facing UP.
MemoryStick
MS Duo
MS Pro Duo, MS Pro, MS
Pro HG Duo
SD, SDHC, and SDXC
Note: Cards must be
inserted into this slot with
the label facing DOWN.