User's Manual

RC-S320 (US) 2-159-374-11(1)
RC-S320(US) 2-159-374-11(1)
2-159-374-11 (1)
Introduction
This product is a contactless IC card Reader/Writer that connects
to the USB port on your computer. This Reader/Writer provides the
ability to write information to and read information from contactless
IC cards using Sony’s FeliCa technology, such as the “wave” smart
card. Sony’s FeliCa chip technology can be incorporated into
contactless IC cards and devices.
If you do not know whether your contactless IC card is compatible
with the Reader/Writer, consult with an information source shown
on your card about the compatibility.
System Requirements
You can use this Reader/Writer only in the United States. To use it,
you need an Internet connection environment meeting the
requirements below.
s Computer hardware equipped with a USB port
1)
s Operating system: Microsoft Windows 98
Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
Microsoft Windows XP Professional
1)
The USB port operation must be guaranteed by the
manufacturer of the computer hardware.
Notes
• Even if your computer environment meets the requirements
above, the Reader/Writer may not operate properly depending
on the configuration of your software and hardware.
• Depending on the type of computer, a malfunction may occur
when the computer goes into the standby mode while the
Reader/Writer is operating.
• Depending on the type of USB hub you are using, the Reader/
Writer may not operate properly.
• Depending on the electrical environment in and around your
computer, the Reader/Writer may not operate properly.
The Reader/Writer uses the 13.56 MHz frequency band. When
more than one Reader/Writer is in one location, leave one
meter or more space between each Reader/Writer. In addition,
make sure to keep the Reader/Writer away from any other
wireless communication devices which use the same 13. 56
MHz frequency band.
CAUTION
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly
approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this
equipment.
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.
Reader/Writer Customer Service Center
If you have questions about this product or the features/applications
of the Smart Card, please visit: http://www.my.sony.com/smartcard.
Or call 1-877-669-SONY (7669).
Declaration of Conformity
Trade Name: SONY
Model: RC-S320
Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.
Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,
San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 858-942-2230
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not
cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
NOTICE TO USERS
Program/Documentation ©2004 Sony Corporation
All rights reserved. This manual or the software described
herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated or
reduced to any machine readable form without prior written
approval from Sony Corporation.
IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FOR
ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL
DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OR
OTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH
THIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATION
CONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.
Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification to
this manual or the information contained herein at any time
without notice.
The software described herein may also be governed by the
terms of a separate user license agreement.
Precautions
Safety
• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain or
moisture.
• To avoid electrical shock, do not open the unit. Refer servicing to
qualified personnel only.
• Do not allow any liquid or solid object to fall into the unit. This may
cause a fire or give an electric shock. If it happens, unplug the unit
from the computer immediately and contact your dealer or the
Reader/Writer Customer Service Center. If you leave the unit as it
is, the computer connected to the unit may be damaged.
• Do not give an extreme shock to the unit, or squeeze it strongly.
This may cause a malfunction.
• Do not pull the cable strongly, bend it, or crush it. The cable may
be broken, and this may cause a malfunction.
• Do not use or leave the unit:
– In places subject to extreme high temperatures, for example
near a radiator, heating vent, or in direct sunlight.
– In places subject to mechanical vibration or shock.
– Near any equipment that generates a strong magnetic field.
– In places where corrosive gas is present.
Maintenance
• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or tissue paper. When the unit is
very dirty, clean it with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a mild
detergent solution and finish with a dry cloth.
• Do not use alcohol, thinner, or benzine to clean the unit. If you do
so, the finish of the unit may be damaged or the coating may
come off.
• When you use a chemical-impregnated cloth, use it according to
the directions provided.
• Do not spray a volatile solvent such as insecticide toward the unit,
or place rubber or vinyl products on the unit for a long time. If you
do so, the finish of the unit may be damaged or the coating may
come off.
Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs, check the following.
• Did you install the required software on your computer properly?
• Is the connector on the cable of the Reader/Writer seated firmly in
the USB port on your computer?
• Does your computer environment meet the requirements
mentioned in “System Requirements?”
If you go through these checks and do not find any possible causes
of problems, carry out the self-diagnosis test, which is part of the
driver and application software (FeliCa Reader/Writer Software)
you need to download. (For details, see “
4 Confirm the Reliability of
the Operation Using the Self-Diagnosis Function.” on the opposite
page.)
Results of the self-diagnosis
If a result other than “Normal” appears.
t Contact the Reader/Writer Customer Service Center.
If result is “Normal,” but the card is not recognized.
t Confirm that your card is compatible with this Reader/Writer.
Use a card that is compatible with the Reader/Writer.
If the recommendations above do not resolve the problem, refer to
the FAQ section on our Web site (http://www.my.sony.com/
smartcard). Then, if the problem still persists, contact the Reader/
Writer Customer Service Center.
Specifications
Dimensions Approx. 60 × 11 × 100 mm
(2
3
/8 ×
7
/16 × 4 inches)
(w/h/d)
Mass Approx.60 g (2 oz.)
External interface USB (Low-Speed)
Cable length Approx. 70 cm (27
5
/8 inches)
Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)
Operating humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation)
Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)
Storage humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation)
Power requirements 5 V DC (supplied through USB)
Power consumption Max. 100 mA (during operation)
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
Limited Warranty
– Contactless IC Card Reader/Writer
SONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product (including any
accessories) against defects in material or workmanship for the 90 day period
from the Product’s original date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”) as set forth
below. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, SONY will, for defects reported during
the Warranty Period, replace the Product. In the event of a defect, this is your
exclusive remedy.
This Limited Warranty does not cover product issues caused by anything other
than defects in material or workmanship. By way of example, but not limitation,
this Limited Warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set up
adjustments or signal reception problems, cosmetic damage or damage due to
acts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, or
modification of, or to any part of the Product, (including the antenna), or damage
due to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper (voltage
supply) equipment, or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized
by SONY to service the Product. This Limited Warranty does not cover Products
sold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or batteries).
This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States.
This Limited Warranty is non-transferable and covers only the hardware
components of the Product. It does not cover the technical assistance or support
for hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software products
whether or not contained in the Product. SONY excludes all warranties and
conditions, express or implied, in respect of any software provided with the
Product and any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for in
any enclosed software limited warranty. Please refer to the End User License
Agreement(s) included with the Product for your rights and obligations with
respect to the software.
To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in either
its original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to the
SONY authorized service facility specified. Proof of purchase in the form of a bill
of sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the warranty
period must be presented to obtain warranty service. Additional information on
how to obtain warranty service is provided below.
This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has been
altered or removed from the Product.
PRODUCT REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. SONY
SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON
THIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE
LAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TO
THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition if you enter into
a service contract with the SONY Partnership within ninety (90) days of the date
of sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply to
you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have
other rights which vary from state to state.
For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has established the following
telephone number and web site for warranty service assistance, resolution of a
service problem, or for product information or operation: 1-877-669-SONY (7669)
or visit: www.my.sony.com/smartcard.
RC-S320
© 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Japan
http://www.my.sony.com/smartcard
Operating Instructions
Before operating the unit, please read these Operating Instructions
thoroughly and retain them for future reference.
Contactless IC Card
Reader/Writer (for USB)
FeliCa is a technology system developed by Sony Corporation for
contactless IC cards.
Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile Organic
Compound)-free vegetable oil based ink.
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