Operating instructions
Card reader CR04E-A USB 3.0
Item no. 1095089
Intended use
This card reader product is intended for writing to and reading from memory cards. It
is designed for PCs with a USB 3.0 port, but is also backward compatible with USB 2.0
and USB 1.1 interfaces.
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
• USB 3.0 cable
• Operating instructions
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.
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may
become dangerous playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong
jolts, high humidity, moisture, flammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• 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.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• 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:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or,
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a
low height can damage the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices
which are connected to the product.
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of
the device.
• Maintenance, modifications and repairs are to be performed exclusively
by an expert or at a qualified shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating
instructions, contact our technical support service or other technical
personnel.
Operation
• Switch on the computer and wait until the OS has fully loaded.
• Connect the card reader to a free USB 3.0 port on your computer using the USB
cable included in delivery. The OS will automatically detect the card reader and
display inserted cards as drives on the user interface.
• If your computer does not possess a USB 3.0 port, then the card reader can also be
connected to a USB 2.0/1.1 port, as it is backward compatible. In this case, the data
transfer speed will only match the specifications of the slower port.
Important: SDXC memory cards use a file system called exFAT. If your
computer is running Windows® XP, you must 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!
Inserting/removing a memory card
• Insert the memory card into a suitable slot on your card reader. Make sure the
memory card is inserted the right way round; do not force it! When the system
detects that a memory card has been inserted, a blue LED lights up. This LED flashes
while data is being read from/written to the card.
• 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.
• Before pulling out the memory card, make sure it can be removed safely by referring
to the instructions in the user manual for your OS and taking the necessary steps.
If the memory card is removed during reading or writing (or if the card
reader is disconnected), then data on the memory card may be damaged
and the card may even have to be reformatted.
Reading from/writing to memory cards
• 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.
Maintenance and cleaning
• Always disconnect the product from the power supply (USB port) before cleaning it.
• The product does not require maintenance apart from occasional cleaning. For
cleaning, use a soft, anti-static and lint-free cloth.
• Do not use abrasive or chemical cleaning agents.
• 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/current .................5 V/DC, 500 mA (via USB)
Transmission rate ................................ Up to 5 Gbps with a USB 3.0 port (depending on
memory card)
Compatible memory cards................. MS PRO DUO/MS MG/M2/MS PRO MG/MSROW/
SD/SDHC/SDXC/Micro SD/MMC/RS MMC/XD/CF
Supported operating systems ........... Windows® XP (Home, Pro, with SP1, SP2, SP3),
32-bit only, Vista™ (32/64-bit), 7 (32/64-bit),
7 Enterprise, 8, 8 Pro, 8 Enterprise, RT,
Mac OS 10.5.1 and higher
Cable length .........................................1 m
Operating conditions ..........................0 to +40 °C, 20 - 80 % RH
Storage conditions..............................0 to +40 °C, 20 - 80 % RH
Dimensions (W x H x D)......................86 x 16 x 49 mm
Weight ...................................................approx. 45 g
This is a publication by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1, D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
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© Copyright 2014 by Conrad Electronic SE.
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