StarTech.com FCREADMICRO3 Instruction Manual Download Page 2

FCC Compliance Statement

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.

Use of Trademarks, Registered Trademarks, and other Protected Names and Symbols

This manual may make reference to trademarks, registered trademarks, and other protected names and/or symbols of third-party companies not related in any way to 

 

StarTech.com.  Where they occur these references are for illustrative purposes only and do not represent an endorsement of a product or service by StarTech.com, or an endorsement of the product(s) 

to which this manual applies by the third-party company in question.  Regardless of any direct acknowledgement elsewhere in the body of this document, StarTech.com hereby acknowledges that all 

trademarks, registered trademarks, service marks, and other protected names and/or symbols contained in this manual and related documents are the property of their respective holders.

Technical Support

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.  

For the latest drivers/software, please visit www.startech.com/downloads

Warranty Information

This product is backed by a two 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

In no event shall the liability of StarTech.com Ltd. and StarTech.com USA LLP (or their 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.

Specifications 

Supported Card 

Formats

Secure Digital (SD), MultiMedia Card 

(MMC), Mini-SD, Micro-SD/SDHC 

(T-flash),

SDHC, SDXC, RS-MMC, Mobile-MMC 

and MMC-micro, Memory Stick (MS), 

Memory Stick PRO (MS-PRO), MS Duo, 

MS-PRO Duo,

Memory Stick XC and Micro-MS (M2), 

MSPRO-HG Duo 8-bit mode

Form Factor

USB 3.0

Operating System 

Support

Windows XP/Vista/7/8, Mac OSX, and 

Linux

Chipset ID  

Realtek RTS5307

Connector A

1x USB 3.0 A Male

Maximum Data Transfer 

Rate

5 Gbit/s 

Safe Removal

To prevent damage to the contents of the memory/media card, 

please ensure you are following the correct procedure for removing 

storage from the operating system you are using. 

•  In a Windows® operating environment,

 when the memory/ 

media card is first connected, the 

Safely Remove Hardware

 icon 

will appear. Right-click on the icon, and select Safely Remove 

Hardware. When the Safely Remove Hardware window appears, 

select 

USB Mass Storage Device

, then click on 

Stop

. This will, in 

turn, open the 

Stop a Hardware Device

 window. Select the USB 

Mass Storage Device again, and click on 

OK

, then wait for the 

operating system to notify you that it can now be safely removed.

•  In a MAC OS operating environment, 

the added memory cards 

will appear on the desktop as disk drives. To safely remove the 

indicated drive(s), simply click and drag the icon to the 

Trash

.

WARNING!

 Please note that when removing media cards connected 

to FCREADMICRO, you are required to remove/ eject the device from 

within the operating system (i.e. in Windows, use the Safely Remove 

Hardware function). Failure to remove devices properly can result in 

lost data, or permanent damage to the card or Card Reader. See 

Safe 

Removal 

(reverse) for further detail.

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