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Thank you for purchasing the MR-C23 Series USB 2.0 card reader. 
This user’s manual explains how to set up the product. Please thoroughly read 
this user’s manual before use, to ensure proper setup of the product. 

Safety Precautions

 

Always observe the cautions issued by PC and peripheral device manufacturers 

 

when connecting and disconnecting this product.
Do not attempt to disassemble, modify or repair this product by yourself.

 

Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock, or product damage and may void the 
warranty.
Do not use this product or any PC to which this product is connected in areas 

 

where water is used or in very humid environments.
Doing so may cause a fire, electric shock, or product damage.
When connecting and disconnecting this product, always touch a metal object 

 

(such as a steel desk or a metal door handle) to discharge static electricity before 
touching this product.
Static electricity may damage this product.
If you suspect something is wrong with the product, discontinue use immediately.

 

Specifications

 

OS

• 

 .................................. Windows

®

 7, Windows Vista

®

 (up to SP2), Windows

®

 

XP(SP1 to SP3), Windows

®

 2000(SP4) 

Mac OS

®

 X (10.2 to 10.6)

In the above OSs, the drivers provided with the OSs can 
be used.

Interface

 

 .........................USB

Operating temperature

 

 ..0 to 40°C

Operating humidity

 

 ........0 to 80%

Dimensions 

 

 ................... Approx. 81.2 (W) x 30.8 (D) x 13.9 (H) mm

(Not including protruding parts)

Cable length

 

 ..................5 cm (Not including connector)

Included items

 

 ............... Manual x1

Usage Precautions

 

If the PC is started when a memory card is inserted in this product, a disk scan may 

 

be performed automatically, even if the PC had no previous abnormal termination 
errors.
If the PC is started when a memory card is inserted in this product, even if the 

 

device has been connected before, the "Found New Hardware" message may be 
displayed.
It may take a minute or so for this product to be recognised by the PC after it has been 

 

connected. Wait until you can operate the computer.
Certain types of media, including older media and media that uses special formats, 

 

may not be compatible with this product.
Before using media with digital cameras, mobile phones, or other devices, format it 

 

with the device that you use.
It may not always be possible to use media that has been formatted using a PC. In 
such cases, media can be used by first formatting it on the device with which it is 
to be used.
This product does not support copyright protection.

 

Please follow the removal of this product, to the procedure "5 Disconnect the card 

 

reader from the PC ". There is a possibility the file disappearing.
ELECOM Co., Ltd. shall bear no responsibility whatsoever for any data loss or damage 

 

resulting from the use of this product.
Always insert and remove media from this product with the correct orientation and 

 

alignment.
This product does not support standby or sleep modes.

 

This product does not support modem cards or similar I/O cards.

 

Do not use this product in humid or dusty environments.

 

Do not subject this product to strong shocks.

 

To clean the product, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

 

Do not use benzene, paint thinner, alcohol or similar liquids.

Only insert one media card at a time.
Media may not be recognised if multiple cards are inserted at the same time.

How to insert memory cards into the corresponding card slots

Ensure the memory card is oriented correctly, and insert it straight into the correct memory card slot.

 

For the latest information on supported media, visit the official ELECOM website.

     http://www.elecom.co.jp/global/download/compatibility.html/

See the reverse side of the manual for information on connecting to/removing from the PC.

Slot

1

Slot

3

Slot

2

Slot

4

Slot

2

Slot

1

Slot

3

Slot

4

Part names and information on the memory card slot and 

 

USB port

miniSD Memory Card

miniSDHC Memory Card

 

MMCmicro  can  be  written  to  or 
read with the use of a conversion 
adapter.

microSD Memory Card

microSDHC Memory Card

Memory Stick

Memory Stick PRO

Memory Stick Duo

Memory Stick PRO Duo

xD Picture Card

 

Memory Stick Micro (M2) cards can be written to or 
read with the use of a conversion adapter.

Face the 

terminal end 

downwards

Align card with left upper 

edge of slot 

Face the 

terminal end 

upwards

Face the 

terminal end 

downwards

Face the 

terminal 

end 

downwards

Face the terminal 

end downwards

Face the 

terminal end 

upwards

Align card with centre upper 

edge of slot 

Face the 

terminal end 

downwards

Multimedia Card

Reduced Size Multimedia Card  RSMMC

USB cable

LED

The LED of this product will flash when writing to or reading a 
memory card.

  Do not remove a memory card from the slot while the PC 

is writing to or reading from it.

 

Do  not  disconnect  this  product  from  the  PC  while  it  is 
writing to or reading from a memory card. Doing so may 
cause product damage and result in file damage or loss.

USB 2.0 Multi Type Card Reader

MR-C23 series
User's manual

SD Memory Card

SDHC Memory Card

SDXC Memory Card

SDXC Cards

Can be written to or read directly in Windows

®

 7 and Windows Vista

®

 (SP1 or above)

For Windows Vista, update to SP1 or above, and for Windows XP, update to SP2 or above.
Mac OS X and Windows 2000 do not currently support exFAT.

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