User manual SONY MRW68E-D1

[. . . ] IT 4-162-898-21 (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 MRW68E-D1 © 2009 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. [. . . ] Connect the USB header of the reader/writer to the USB port on the computer. To insert a "Memory Stick" * Push at the left side. To insert a SD Memory Card/ MultiMediaCard. The computer recognizes the reader/writer as a removable disk, and the reader/writer is ready for use. Notes · Do not connect to a computer via a USB hub. · Depending on the computer and the status of its operating system, the reader/writer may not operate or may become unstable. If this occurs, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section. · After disconnecting from the USB port, wait at least 5 seconds before reconnecting it. (Otherwise, the reader/writer may not be recognized. ) · When two or more USB devices are connected to one computer, the reader/writer is not guaranteed to operate simultaneously with some types of USB devices. · You may not access two or more memory cards simultaneously on a single computer by connecting additional memory card devices. Remove any memory cards from the reader/ writer or turn off the other devices. · Do not 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 · Insert only one memory card into the slot. Do not insert multiple cards at the same time. · When inserting a "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), miniSDCard, miniSDHC Card, microSD Card, microSDHC Card, RS-MMC, MMCmobile or MMCmicro, use an appropriate adaptor (not supplied). · Do not insert a card upside down. · Forcibly inserting the card may damage the card or the slot. · If a memory card is inserted incorrectly, you may not be able to remove it. In the unlikely event that a memory card becomes stuck in the reader/ writer, consult your local Sony dealer. 7 x For Windows · On some computers, a message may appear asking you to insert the operating system disc. When this happens, follow the computer's instructions. · On some computers, the "HI-SPEED USB Device Plugged into non-HI-SPEED USB Hub" message may appear, indicating that a hi-speed USB device has been connected to a USB port which does not support hispeed USB. If your computer has multiple USB ports, try connecting to a different port. Otherwise, close the message and continue using the reader/writer with the current port. · Follow the steps below to turn off the write cache setting for removable disk drives. Leaving this setting on may cause the reader/ writer to malfunction. ­ On Windows Vista: Open the following items in the following order: [Start] button ­ [Control Panel] ­ [System and Maintenance] ­ [Device Manager] button (When clicking on [Device Manager] button, the User Account Control window will appear, click on [Continued]) ­ [Disk drives] ­ [Sony Card_R/W USB Device]. On the [Policies] tab in the properties dialog box that appears, make sure that [Optimize for quick removal] is selected. [. . . ] If you format a memory card with a computer, devices such as digital cameras may not be able to use it due to differences in format type (FAT size, cluster size, hard disk type, or super floppy disk type). If you use a digital camera, format memory cards with your camera, instead. Restrictions on DOS mode In Windows, the reader/writer does not operate in DOS mode. To use the reader/writer, start up Windows. Standby The reader/writer supports standby functions based on the PC2000 standard, which may not cover the standby function of all computers. Disable the standby function of your computer if it causes any problems. [. . . ]