User manual SONY MRW62E-T2

[. . . ] IT 4-116-383-22 (1) Multi-Card Reader/Writer Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this document thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. JP FR DE ES IT CS MRW62E-T2 © 2008 Sony Corporation Safety regulations WARNING Keep the unit away from children. If any part of the unit is swallowed, promptly see a doctor. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. [. . . ] ­ On Windows Me: Open the following items in the following order: [Start] button ­ [Settings] ­ [Control Panel] ­ [System] ­ [Performance] tab ­ [File System] button. On the [Removable Disk] tab in the properties dialog box that appears, make sure the [Enable write-behind caching on all removable disk drives. ] check box is not selected. 8 Using the Reader/ Writer Caution Do not touch and remove a memory card from the reader/writer while the access indicator is blinking. The data stored on the memory card may be damaged. Notes · Each card slot is designed so a card can only be inserted in the correct direction. · Insert only one memory card into the corresponding slot. Do not insert multiple cards at the same time. · When inserting a "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), microSD Card, microSDHC Card or MMCmicro, use an appropriate adaptor (not supplied ). · Do not insert a card upside down. · It may take a while for the removable disk icons to appear. · If the removable disk icons do not appear, follow the steps under "Disconnecting the Reader/Writer From the Computer" on page 13 to disconnect the reader/writer, and then wait at least 5 seconds before reconnecting it. If the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon mentioned in step 1 of "Disconnecting the Reader/Writer From the Computer" is not displayed, skip the rest of the procedure and immediately disconnect the reader/writer. · Depending on your operating system and the type of memory card you are using, the reader/writer drives may be recognized as "Local Disks" instead of "Removable Disks, " but this will not affect their operation. Removing a Memory Card Note Be sure to follow the steps described below. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss that results from removing a memory card without following the procedure described below. x For Windows 1 2 3 4 Make sure the access indicator is not blinking. Right-click the removable disk icon, and select [Eject]. Pull the memory card straight out. x For Macintosh x For Macintosh 1 Insert a memory card into the corresponding slot. The removable disk icon appears on the desktop. When a volume label is assigned to the memory card, the volume label will be displayed together with the removable disk icon. 1 Close the files saved on the memory card, and exit any currently running applications. Make sure the access indicator is not blinking. Drag the removable disk icon to the [Trash]. Alternatively, select the removable disk icon, access the [File] menu on the menu bar, and select [Eject "Untitled"]*. * Depending on the memory card, a different label than "Untitled" may be shown. 2 3 4 2 Use the removable disk icon to read or write data on the memory card. Pull the memory card straight out. 11 Reading the Access Indicator The access indicator changes according to the status of the reader/writer, as follows: Reader/writer status Connected to a computer Reading/writing data Access indicator Lights up Blinks* * Depending on your operating environment and the memory card you are using, the access indicator may blink so quickly it appears to be lit. Be careful not to misread the access indicator. Note If data cannot be read from or written to the memory card while the access indicator is lit, make sure the card is fully inserted into the slot. 12 Disconnecting the Reader/Writer From the Computer Notes · Do not disconnect the reader/writer from the computer while the access indicator is blinking. Doing so may cause damage to the data stored on the memory card. · Be sure to follow the steps described below. Sony accepts no responsibility for any damage or loss that results from disconnecting the reader/ writer without following the procedure described below. 3 Make sure the message "The `USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system. " appears, and then disconnect the reader/writer. The `USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely removed from the system. Note The above steps are not required when removing a memory card from the reader/writer. x For Macintosh x For Windows The following explanation is illustrated with screens from Windows XP, and assumes that drive names E:, and F: are assigned to the two slots of the reader/writer. [. . . ] c The memory card is not inserted straight. c The speed may vary depending on the environment or the memory card being used. This is not a malfunction. c Make sure that the "USB Mass Storage Device" is not displayed as With Windows 2000 or in the "Device Manager. " If it is, delete it, disconnect the USB Windows Me, the drive icon of cable from your computer, and then reconnect it. the unit does not appear in the "My Computer" window. 18 Specifications USB transfer rate Full-speed (12 Mbps) High-speed (480 Mbps) This high-speed transfer rate is a theoretical value for the USB standard. [. . . ]