SIIG 04-0698B User Manual

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USB 3.0 Multi Card Reader Quick Installation Guide

Introduction

The USB 3.0 Multi Card Reader is the perfect choice for computer users looking for a flash memory card reader/writer that's easy to carry and supports multi-format flash memory cards.

Key Features and Benefits

• Supports SuperSpeed USB 3.0 data transfer rate up to 5Gb/s

• Compliant with Universal Serial Bus 3.0 Specification

• Supports SDXC and MSXC up to 2TB

System Requirements

• Notebook or desktop PC with an available USB port (USB 3.0 recommended)

• Windows Vista (32-/64-bit) / XP (32-/64-bit) / Server 2003 & 2008 (32-/64-bit) / Server 2008 R2

8 (32-/64-bit) / 7 (32-/64-bit) /

04-0698B

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Package Contents

• USB 3.0 Multi Card Reader

• USB 3.0 cable

• Quick installation guide

Layout

Memory Stick

CF / MD

Power / Activity LED

microSD / miniSD / MS Micro (M2)

Figure 1: Front Layout

USB cable connector

Figure 2: Back Layout

SD / MMC

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LED Activity

• Power LED (Blue)

• Activity LED (Red)

Note: The activity LED will also lit up when a memory card is inserted. It flashes when accessed.

Installation

Important: The USB 3.0 Multi Card Reader only works at USB 3.0 speed when connected to a USB

3.0 controller. Otherwise it will work as a USB

2.0 or USB 1.1 card reader when connected to USB 2.0 or USB 1.1 controller respectively.

In order for the USB 3.0 Multi Card Reader to work as a USB 3.0 card reader, the driver for your existing USB 3.0 host controller has to be properly installed. This card reader will automatically be detected and installed when connected to the USB 3.0 port.

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the card reader.

2. Connect the other end to a USB port of the computer.

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Inserting Memory Cards

Inserting memory card with top label facing down and the gold pins facing up:

• microSD / miniSD / SD / SDHC / MS Micro (M2) / xD / MMC

Inserting memory card with the top label facing up and the gold pins facing down.

• Memory Stick Pro / Memory Stick Duo / Memory Stick Pro Duo / CF / MD

Accessing Memory Cards

When the USB 3.0 Multi Card Reader is successfully installed, five Removable Disk icons appear in Computer or My Computer. To access any one drive, double click the icon that corresponds to the memory card.

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Windows 8 / 7 / Server 2008 R2

Removable Disk won't appear in Computer until you insert a memory card into the card reader. However, if you want all five disk icons to appear follow the direction below.

1. Click Start menu, then click Control Panel.

2. Change the View by Category to Small icons. It is located on the upper right side of your screen. Skip this step if Small icons is already selected.

3. Double click Folder Options.

4. Click View tab.

5. Uncheck Hide empty drives in the computer folder, then click OK.

Removing Memory Cards

Memory cards can be removed at any time. However, to prevent data loss, data corruption or memory card failure, DO NOT remove memory cards while the Activity LED is flashing.

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Unplugging the Card Reader

Please follow the steps below to safely remove the USB 3.0 Multi Card Reader from the computer.

Windows 8 / 7 / Vista / XP / Server 2003 & 2008 / Server 2008 R2

1. Click the Safely Remove Hardware icon located in the taskbar by the system clock.

2. Click Safely Remove USB Mass Storage

Device....

3. When the Safe To Remove Hardware box pops up, the reader/writer can be removed.

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Technical Support and Warranty

QUESTIONS? SIIG’s Online Support has answers! Simply visit our web site at

www.siig.com and click Support. Our online support database is updated daily with new drivers and solutions. Answers to your questions could be just a few clicks away. You can also submit questions online and a technical support analyst will promptly respond.

SIIG offers a 5-year manufacturer warranty with this product. This warranty covers the original purchaser and guarantees the product to be free of any defects in materials or workmanship for five (5) years from the date of purchase of the product.

SIIG will, at our discretion, repair or replace (with an identical product or product having similar features and functionality) the product if defective in materials or workmanship. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Please see our web site for more warranty details.

If you encounter any problems with this product, please follow the procedures below. A) If it is within the store's return policy period, please return the product to the store

where you purchased from.

B) If your purchase has passed the store's return policy period, please follow the steps below to have the product repaired or replaced.

Step 1: Submit your RMA request. Go to www.siig.com, click Support, then REQUEST A PRODUCT REPLACEMENT

to submit a request to SIIG RMA or fax a request to 510-657-5962. Your RMA request will be processed, if the product is determined to be defective, an RMA number will be issued.

Step 2: After obtaining an RMA number, ship the product.

• Properly pack the product for shipping. All accessories that came with the original package must be included.

• Clearly write your RMA number on the top of the returned package. SIIG will refuse to accept any shipping package, and will not be responsible for a product returned without an RMA number posted on the outside of the shipping carton.

• You are responsible for the cost of shipping to SIIG. Ship the product to the following address:

SIIG, Inc. 6078 Stewart Avenue Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA RMA #:

• SIIG will ship the repaired or replaced product via Ground in the U.S. and International Economy outside of the U.S. at no cost to the customer.

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About SIIG, Inc.

Founded in 1985, SIIG, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of IT connectivity solutions (including Serial ATA and Ultra ATA Controllers, FireWire, USB, and legacy I/O adapters) that bridge the connection between Desktop/ Notebook systems and external peripherals. SIIG continues to grow by adding A/V and Digital Signage connectivity solutions to our extensive portfolio. SIIG products offer comprehensive user manuals, many user-friendly features, and are backed by an extensive manufacturer warranty. High quality control standards are evident by the overall ease of installation and compatibility of our products, as well as one of the lowest defective return rates in the industry. SIIG products can be found in computer retail stores, mail order catalogs, through major distributors, system integrators, and VARs in the Americas and the UK, and through e-commerce sites.

PRODUCT NAME

USB 3.0 Multi Card Reader

FCC RULES: TESTED TO COMPLY WITH FCC PART 15, CLASS B OPERATING ENVIRONMENT: FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT:

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.

THE PARTY RESPONSIBLE FOR PRODUCT COMPLIANCE SIIG, Inc.

6078 Stewart Avenue Fremont, CA 94538-3152, USA Phone: 510-657-8688

USB 3.0 Multi Card Reader is a trademark of SIIG, Inc. SIIG and the SIIG logo are registered trademarks of SIIG, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other names used in this publication are for identification only and may be trademarks of their respective owners.