StarTech.com 525FCREADREM Instruction Manual

USB 2.0 Card Reader

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Instruction Manual

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5.25” Multi-Card Reader/Writer

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
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.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Installing the Multi-Card Reader/Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Using Your Multi-Card Reader/Writer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Inserting a Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Removing a Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the Card Reader with the bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Using the Card Reader without the bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Permanently removing the Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Technical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Accessory Products from StarTech.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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Thank you for purchasing a 5.25” bay multi-card reader. This multi-purpose panel fits into
an open 5.25” bay and provides you with an ejectable multi-card reader (see Features
section for detailed compatibility list), as well as external USB, Firewire, SATA and Audio
ports.

The ejectable card reader plugs into any USB port and uses no external power source,
letting you transport your cards between computers and laptops safely and easily. The
interface makes it easy to transfer files, images and music between your computer and
your MP3 player, digital camera, cell phone or PDA.

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• This card reader supports:

CF Slot: CF I, II, CF Ultra (high speed), IBM MicroDrive, Magicstor MD.

SD Slot: Secure Digital Card, SD Ultra (high speed), Mini SD (adapter needed),
MMC, MMC 2.0, MMC 4.0, RS-MMC, T-flash adapter needed.

SM Slot: Smart Media Card, SM-ROM.

MS Slot: Memory Stick, Magic Gate, MS Pro, MS Ultra II, MS Select, MS Duo,
MS Pro Duo, Magic Gate Duo, MS Duo Magic Gate (These six require an
adapter)

• Allows easy card transport with ejectable card reader

• Powered by USB bus, no external power source is needed

• Hot Swappable

• Supports drag and drop between cards

• Reads and writes any files suited for PC or Mac computers

• Fits into any 5.25” drive bay

• Provides USB 2.0, Firewire and SATA ports

• Backed by StarTech.com’s one-year warranty

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To ensure a quick and easy installation, please read through this section carefully before
attempting to install the multi-panel.

WARNING! Flash Cards, like all computer equipment can be severely damaged by static
electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or
touching your card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when
installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge
yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface
(such as the computer case) for several seconds.

System Requirements

• Windows 98SE (or higher) with a Pentium class (or compatible) processor, or MAC
OS X with a Power PC (or above)

• An open USB port

• A CD drive

Contents

This package should contain:

• USB 2.0 Multi-Card Reader/Writer

• Installation Driver CD

• Bracket

• Screw kit

• Black Front Panel

• USB Cable

• Firewire Cable

• SATA Cable

• Audio I/O cable

• Instruction Manual

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This section will guide you through the installation of your Multi-Card Reader/Writer, and
the related software. Please read through the instructions carefully and complete each
step in the order listed.

Depending on your OS and the configuration of your system, the instructions below may
not be identical to what you see on your screen.

Installing the Multi-Card Reader/Writer

1. Make sure that your system is unplugged and that you are grounded.

2. Remove the cover of your system and remove the cover from a 5.25” drive bay (see
your computer’s user manual for details if necessary)

3. If you wish to use the external ports on the front of the multi-panel, attach the white
end of each cable to the multi-panel as follows:

4. Thread the other ends of each cable through the open 5.25” drive bay you will be
using to install the multi-panel. Gently insert the panel into the open bay, until it is
flush with the front of the case. Make sure the bracket is lined up with the screwholes
in the case and screw the panel into place.

5. Connect the SATA cable to the motherboard (see your computer’s user manual for
details if necessary). Thread the remainder of the cables through the back of the
computer using the included metal bracket cover to hold the cables in place.

6. Connect the cables to the corresponding ports at the back of your computer.

7. Once all of the cables have been securely connected to their respective ports, put your
case’s cover back on and power on your computer.

8. Your computer will display a message informing you that new hardware has been
found. Windows 98SE and 2000 users, please follow the onscreen prompts and direct
Windows to the appropriate folder on the driver disk. Windows will install the
necessary drivers. Follow any on-screen prompts to complete the installation.

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Firewire CON4
USB 2.0 CON5
SATA CON6
Audio CON7

(Note:

If you do not want to use the front ports, you can skip ahead

to step 7)

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The LEDs on the card reader are your best indication of the reader’s activity. The solid
Power LED indicates that the card reader is powered. A flashing Access LED indicates
that there is data being transferred to or from the card.

Inserting a Card:

1. Turn on your computer.

2. Insert your memory card into the proper slot on the card reader.

3. Mac users: A new icon will appear on your desktop. Windows users: A new icon will

appear in My Computer.

4. The card can now be accessed as an extra disk.

Removing a Card:

1. Make sure that none of the LEDs on the front of the card reader are flashing. If you
remove the card when the LEDs are flashing, data may be lost from your card.

2. Mac users should drag the memory card icon to the Trash bin. Windows users should
right-click on the drive icon and choose to eject the card.

3. Physically remove the card from the reader.

Using the Reader with the Bracket:

To insert the reader into the bracket, slide the reader into the bracket until it clicks into
place. Press the button on the front of the bracket to release the ejectable card reader.

Using the Reader without the Bracket:

You can plug the ejectable card reader directly into your computer’s USB port or into a
USB hub.

1. With your PC turned off, plug the card reader into a free USB port. Turn on your
computer.

2. A message will be displayed saying that new hardware has been found. Windows will
automatically install the necessary drivers.

3. When the installation is complete, there will be four new “Removable Disk” icons visible
in My Computer.

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Removing the Card Reader:

Use this procedure to permanently uninstall the card reader:

Windows Users:

1. Make sure there is no card reader connected to the USB port.

2. Click on the “Uninstaller” icon in the taskbar.

3. Click on USB Storage Device - Change/Remove

4. Remove all installed components and click Next.

5. Choose to restart your computer and click Finish.

Mac Users:

1. If there is a memory card connected to the reader, drag the memory card icon into the
Trash. Wait until the icon has disappeared.

2. Disconnect the card reader.

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The card reader is not detected

:

The reader has not been properly connected or is not receiving enough power. Make
sure that the reader’s USB cable is firmly seated in the USB port. If you are connecting
the card reader to a hub, make sure that it is a powered hub.

The card doesn’t fit in the reader

:

Make sure you are installing the card in the proper slot and that the card is facing the
right direction. Check with the card manufacturer’s instructions.

A drive letter is shown for the card, but it can’t be accessed

:

The card has not been formatted or is formatted incorrectly. Follow the instructions
provided by the manufacturer of your digital media device (i.e.Your MP3 player, digital
camer, etc.) to format the card using your digital media device.

No icon appears when a card is inserted into the reader (Mac OS X)

The card may have been formatted in Windows’ FAT-32 format. Using a PC or digital
device, re-format the card using the OS X compatible FAT or FAT-16 format.

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Technical Specifications

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USB Ports 1 x 4 pin USB (Type A)

Standards USB 2.0
Data Transfer Rate USB 2.0 devices: Up to 480 Mbits/sec

USB 1.1 devices: Up to 12 Mbits/sec
Flash Cards: 700 Kbits/sec to 480 Mbits/Sec
SATA devices: 150 Mbits/sec
Firewire devices: 400 Mbits/sec

Compatibility

CF Slot: CF I, II, CF Ultra (high speed), IBM MicroDrive,
Magicstor MD.

SD Slot: Secure Digital Card, SD Ultra (high speed), Mini SD
(adapter needed), MMC, MMC 2.0, MMC 4.0, RS-MMC, T-flash
adapter needed.

SM Slot: Smart Media Card, SM-ROM.

MS Slot: Memory Stick, Magic Gate, MS Pro, MS Ultra II, MS

Select, MS Duo, MS Pro Duo, Magic Gate Duo, MS Duo Magic
Gate (These six require an adapter)

LED Indicators Power & Activity

System
Requirements

An available 5.25” bay, Windows 98SE or higher, or Mac OS X

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accessories that will help you get the best performance out of your new product.

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USBEXTAA_6

6 ft. Fully Rated USB Extension Cable A-A

USB2FAAEXT15

16 Foot (5 Meter) USB 2.0 Active Extension Cable

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StarTech.com’s lifetime technical support is an integral part of our commitment to provide
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

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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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Revised: 1 March 2006 (Rev. A)

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