Transcend Multi-Card Reader User’s Manual P/N TS-RDM1/M2/M3/M5 Version 1.
Table of Contents Introduction............................................................................................................................ 1 Package Contents ........................................................................................................................... 1 Features.......................................................................................................................................... 2 System Requirements ...........................................
Thank you for purchasing Transcend’s Multi-Card Reader (TS-RDM1/M2/M3/M5), a small device specifically designed for fast, easy data transfer and exchange using many different types of Memory Cards and without the need for an adapter. Transcend Multi-Card Readers plug into the USB port on your Desktop, or Notebook computer and accept the direct input of the most popular Memory Cards.
Introduction Features Fully Compliant with the Hi-Speed USB 2.
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port. One of the following Operating Systems (OS): Windows® Me Windows® 2000 Windows® XP Windows Vista™ Mac™ OS 9.0, or later Mac™ OS X Linux™ Kernel 2.4.
Safety Precautions General Use Carefully unpack the contents of the Multi-Card Reader package. Do not allow your Multi-Card Reader to become damp or wet from water or any other liquids. Do not use a damp/wet cloth to wipe or clean the exterior case.
Figure 2.
Product Overview M2 Product Overview Figure 3.
Product Overview M3 Product Overview Figure 4.
Product Overview M5 Product Overview Figure 5.
Driver Installation Driver Installation for Windows 98SE, 2000 (SP1 and SP2) 1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Click on the “Driver and Icon Utility” Use with a Computer button. If the product does not attach CD, you can download the Windows 98SE driver from Transcend’s website, http://www.transcendusa.com/Support/DLCenter/. Figure 5. Windows 98SE/2000 (SP1 & SP2), Mac OS 9.x Driver Installation 2. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation process.
3. After the drivers are installed onto the computer, plug the Multi-Card Reader into an available USB port, the “New Hardware Found” dialogue boxes will appear. 4. The computer will automatically detect the Multi-Card Reader and a number of Removable Disk* drive letters with separate Card Slot Identification Icons will appear in the My Computer window (The number of card slots depends on your reader). Figure 8.
Driver Installation for Mac™ OS 9.x 1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM drive and run the Install program located in the Mac folder on the Driver CD. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the driver installation. If the product does not attach CD, you can download the Mac 9.X driver from Transcend’s website, http://www.transcendusa.com/Support/DLCenter/. 2. Plug the Multi-Card Reader into an available USB port. 3. Insert a memory card into the Multi-Card Reader.
Example: mkdir /mnt/CardReader 4. Mount the Multi-Card Reader.
Connecting to a Computer 1. Plug the small end of the Mini USB to USB A-Type cable into the Mini USB connector on the Use with a Computer Multi-Card Reader and plug the large end of the cable into an available USB port on your desktop, or notebook computer. Figure 10.
Disconnecting from a Computer NEVER disconnect the Multi-Card Reader from a computer when data is being transferred, or you may damage the Reader and your Card(s). Removing the Multi-Card Reader in Windows 98SE Unplug your Multi-Card Reader from your system directly when data is not transferring. Removing the Multi-Card Reader in Windows Me, 2000, XP and Vista™ 1. Select the Hardware The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue. Figure 11.
WARNING! To prevent data loss, always use this procedure to remove the Multi-Card Reader from Windows® Me, 2000, XP and Vista™. Removing the Multi-Card Reader in Mac OS 9.0, or Later Drag and drop the Disk icon corresponding to your Multi-Card Reader into the trashcan. Then unplug your Multi-Card Reader from the USB port. Remove the Multi-Card Reader in Linux Kernel 2.4.2, or Later Use with a Computer Execute umount /mnt/CardReader to un-mount the device.
Troubleshooting If a problem occurs with your Multi-Card Reader, please first check the information listed below before taking your Multi-Card Reader for repair. If you are unable to remedy a problem from the following hints, please consult your dealer, service center, or local Transcend branch office. We also have FAQ and Support services on our websites. Driver CD cannot auto-run in Windows® Go to the Device Manager in the Control Panel and enable the Auto-Insert function for the CD-ROM drive.
Multi-Card Reader TS-RDM1 Specifications Size (L x W x H): 64.8mm x 33mm x 12.2mm Weight: 20g Max.
Multi-Card Reader TS-RDM2 Specifications Size (L x W x H): 70mm x 70mm x 15mm Weight: 43g Max.
Multi-Card Reader TS-RDM3 Specifications Size (L x W x H): 85mm x 50mm x 14mm Weight: 37g Max.
Multi-Card Reader TS-RDM5 Specifications Size (L x W x H): 70mm x 70mm x 15mm Weight: 43g Max.
Transcend Limited Warranty “Above and Beyond” is the standard we set ourselves for customer service at Transcend. We consistently position ourselves to be significantly above the industry norm, which is all part of our commitment to Customer Satisfaction. All Transcend information, Inc. (Transcend) products are warranted and tested to be free from defects in material and workmanship and to conform to the published specifications.
