Operating instructions
Card reader CR41E-Box USB 3.0
Item no. 1413946
Intended use
This product can be connected to a USB port on a computer and is designed to read and write to
suitable memory cards. Three different types of card can be stored in a compartment on top of the
card reader, which is protected by a lid.
It is intended for indoor use only. Do not use it outdoors. Contact with moisture, e.g. in bathrooms,
must be avoided under all circumstances.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you
use the product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged.
In addition, improper use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, fire, electric shock etc.
Read the instructions carefully and keep them. Make this product available to third parties only
together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names
and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• Card reader
• Operating instructions
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Meaning of symbols
This symbol indicates specific risks associated with handling, function and use.
The product must only be installed and used in dry, enclosed indoor areas.
The product must not become damp or wet, as this creates the risk of a fatal electric
shock!
The “arrow” symbol indicates special tips and operating information.
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety
information. If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper
handling in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or
damage to property. Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
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The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
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Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become
dangerous playing material for children.
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Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts,
high humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
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Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
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If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and
protect it from any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if
the product:
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is visibly damaged,
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is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
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has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
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Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height
can damage the product.
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Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are
connected to the product.
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Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
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Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an
expert or at a qualified shop.
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If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions,
contact our technical support service or other technical personnel.
Setup and connection
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Switch on the computer and wait until the OS has fully loaded.
• Remove the USB cable from its compartment on the bottom of the card reader. Connect the card
reader to an available USB 3.0 port on your computer.
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The OS will automatically detect the card reader and display the inserted card as a drive on the
user interface.
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The LED indicator turns on and flashes red when a card is inserted.
Inserting/removing a memory card
The card reader has a total of 3 card slots. The card slots are directly connected to each
other inside the card reader and cannot be used at the same time.
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Insert a memory card into a suitable slot on the card reader. Ensure that the card is inserted in
the correct position. Do not force the card into the slot!
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Before removing a memory card from the card reader (or disconnecting the card reader from
the computer), you must first wait for all read or write operations from or to the memory card to
be completed. Only remove the memory card once all operations have been completed.
If the memory card is removed during reading or writing (or if the card reader is
disconnected), data on the memory card may be damaged and the card may even
have to be reformatted.
Reading from/writing to memory cards
Important: SDXC memory cards use a file system called exFAT. If your computer
is running Windows
®
XP, you will need to install a corresponding update, otherwise
the OS will not be able to detect SDXC memory cards! Visit the
www.microsoft.com
website and search for the exFAT file system update. You will not be able to use SDXC
memory cards in conjunction with Windows
®
XP until you have installed this update!
For Windows Vista, you must install Service Pack 1 or higher to ensure that SDXC
memory cards are supported by the card reader. Newer Windows versions (Windows 7
or later) automatically support the "exFAT" file system on SDXC memory cards.
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A memory card inserted into the card reader is treated like a conventional removable media
drive. You can read data from (or write data to) a memory card just as if it were a USB hard
drive or USB stick.
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The LED indicator flashes when data on the memory card is being accessed.
Please be aware that two cards cannot be detected and displayed by the operating
system at the same time. Only one card will be displayed.
Maintenance and cleaning
Never use aggressive and abrasive detergents, rubbing alcohol or other chemical
solutions, as these could damage the housing or even impair the functioning of the
product.
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Always disconnect the product from the power supply (USB port) before cleaning it.
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The product does not require maintenance except for occasional cleaning. Use a soft, antistatic
and lint-free cloth to clean the product.
• Do not immerse the product in water.
Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household
waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory
regulations.
You thus fulfil your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical data
Operating voltage......................................... 5 V/DC via USB
USB standard................................................ USB 3.0
Suitable memory cards
...............................
SD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC;
CF cards (all cards are supported up to 128 GB)
Supported operating systems
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Windows
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XP (Home, Pro, with SP1, SP2, SP3)
(32 bit), Vista™ (32/64 bit), 7 (32/64 bit), 8.0 (32/64 bit),
8.1 (32/64 bit), 10 (32/64 bit), Mac OS from 10.5 to 10.10
Operating/storage conditions ....................
0 to +40 °C, 20 to 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Dimensions (W x H x D)
...............................80 x 15 x 53 mm
Weight
............................................................Approx. 44 g
This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microfilming, or the capture in electronic data
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technical status at the time of printing.
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2016
by Conrad Electronic SE.
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