Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Transcend Multi-Card Reader
User's Manual
P/N'TS-RDM1/M2/M3/M5
Version 1.5
Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................... 1 Features.......................................................................................................................................... 2 System Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................ 4
General Use .................................................................................................................................... 4 Transferring Data ............................................................................................................................ 4 Reminders....................................................................................................................................... 4
M1 Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 5 M2 Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 6 M3 Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 7 M5 Product Overview ............................................................................................................ 8 Driver Installation .................................................................................................................. 9
Driver Installation for Windows® 98SE, 2000 (SP1 and SP2) .......................................................... 9 Driver Installation for Windows® Me, 2000 (SP3, or later), XP and VistaTM ..................................... 10 Driver Installation for MacTM OS 9.x................................................................................................ 11 Driver Installation for MacTM OS 10.1.2, or Later............................................................................. 11 Driver Installation for LinuxTM Kernel 2.4.2, or Later........................................................................ 11
Connecting to a Computer.................................................................................................. 13 Disconnecting from a Computer ........................................................................................ 14
Removing the Multi-Card Reader in Windows® 98SE.................................................................... 14 Removing the Multi-Card Reader in Windows® Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM ..................................... 14 Removing the Multi-Card Reader in MacTM OS 9.0, or Later ........................................................... 15 Remove the Multi-Card Reader in LinuxTM Kernel 2.4.2, or Later .................................................... 15
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 16 Multi-Card Reader TS-RDM1 Specifications...................................................................... 17 Multi-Card Reader TS-RDM2 Specifications...................................................................... 18 Multi-Card Reader TS-RDM3 Specifications...................................................................... 19 Multi-Card Reader TS-RDM5 Specifications...................................................................... 20 Transcend Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 21
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. In addition, Transcend's Portable Multi-Card Readers also accept the input of a large number of reduced sized memory cards when they are combined with their adapter. Transcend's Portable Multi-Card Readers use a Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection for extremely fast data transfer speeds and their small compact design will enhance your Photo, Music and Data transfer experience.
Package Contents
The Multi-Card Reader package includes the following items: Multi-Card Reader M1, M2, M3 or M5
TS-RDM1
TS-RDM2
TS-RDM3
TS-RDM5
Figure 1. Multi-Card Reader M1, M2, M3, M5
USB Cable
Quick Instruction Guide
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Introduction
Introduction
Features
Fully Compliant with the Hi-Speed USB 2.0 specification Hi-Speed Data transfer rates up to 480Mb/s USB powered (no external power or battery needed) LED indicates card insertion and data transfer Compatible with the New SDHCTM Memory Card Standard Supports the most popular Memory Cards: TS-RDM1 TS-RDM2 CompactFlash® (CF) TypeI/II MicroDrive Secure Digital (SDTM) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHCTM) miniSDTM miniSDHCTM Secure Digital (SDTM) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHCTM) miniSDTM miniSDHCTM microSDTM / microSDHCTM / TransFlashTM MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM RS-MMC
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TS-RDM3 CompactFlash® (CF) TypeI/II MicroDrive Secure Digital (SDTM) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHCTM) miniSDTM miniSDHCTM microSDTM / microSDHCTM / TransFlashTM MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM RS-MMC MMCmobile Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Stick PROTM Memory Stick DuoTM Memory Stick PRO DuoTM Memory Stick MicroTM (M2) xD (M-Type, H-Type)
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TS-RDM5 CompactFlash® (CF) TypeI/II MicroDrive Secure Digital (SDTM) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHCTM) miniSDTM miniSDHCTM microSDTM / microSDHCTM / TransFlashTM MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM RS-MMC MMCmobileTM Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Stick PROTM Memory Stick DuoTM Memory Stick PRO DuoTM Memory Stick MicroTM (M2) xD (M-Type, H-Type)
No Adapter
MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM RS-MMC MMCmobile Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Stick PROTM Memory Stick DuoTM Memory Stick PRO DuoTM
MMCmobile Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Stick PROTM Memory Stick DuoTM Memory Stick PRO DuoTM
TM
xD (M-Type, H-Type) microSDTM / TransFlashTM MMCmicroTM Memory Stick MicroTM (M2)
With Adapter
MMCmicroTM Memory Stick MicroTM (M2)
MMCmicroTM
MMCmicroTM
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Introduction
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port. One of the following Operating Systems (OS): Windows® Me Windows® 2000 Windows® XP Windows VistaTM MacTM OS 9.0, or later MacTM OS X LinuxTM Kernel 2.4.2, or later
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Introduction
System Requirements
Safety Precautions
These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully.
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. Do not use or store your Multi-Card Reader in any of the listed environments: o o o Direct sunlight Next to an air conditioner, electric heater, or other heat sources In a closed car that is in direct sunlight
Transferring Data
Transcend does NOT take any responsibility for data loss, or damage during operation.
Reminders
Follow the procedures in the "Disconnecting from a Computer" section to remove your Multi-Card Reader from a computer. To avoid damage to your Reader and Memory Cards. Do NOT attempt to insert microSD and SD series or Memory Stick Micro (M2) and MS series card into your Multi-Card Reader at the same time.
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Safety
M1 Product Overview
Figure 2. Multi-Card Reader M1
(direct insertion) Secure Digital (SDTM) SDHCTM MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM RS-MMC MMCmobile
TM
(direct insertion) miniSDTM miniSDHCTM
(reverse insertion) Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Stick PROTM Memory Stick DuoTM Memory Stick PRO DuoTM (adapter required) Memory Stick MicroTM (M2)
(adapter required) microSD / TransFlashTM
TM
MMCmicroTM
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Product Overview
M2 Product Overview
Figure 3. Multi-Card Reader M2
(direct insertion) Secure Digital (SDTM) SDHCTM miniSDTM miniSDHCTM MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM RS-MMC MMCmobile
TM
(reverse card insertion) CompactFlash® (CF) TypeI/II MicroDrive (direct insertion) microSDTM / TransFlashTM
(direct insertion) xD (M-Type, H-Type) (direct insertion) Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Stick PROTM Memory Stick DuoTM Memory Stick PRO DuoTM (adapter required) Memory Stick MicroTM (M2)
(adapter required) MMCmicroTM
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Product Overview
M3 Product Overview
Figure 4. Multi-Card Reader M3
(direct insertion) Secure Digital (SDTM) SDHCTM miniSDTM miniSDHC
TM
(reverse card insertion) CompactFlash® (CF) TypeI/II MicroDrive (direct insertion) microSDTM / TransFlashTM Memory Stick MicroTM (M2)
(direct insertion) xD (M-Type, H-Type) (direct insertion) Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Stick PROTM Memory Stick DuoTM Memory Stick PRO DuoTM
MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM RS-MMC MMCmobileTM (adapter required) MMCmicroTM
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Product Overview
M5 Product Overview
Figure 5. Multi-Card Reader M5
(direct insertion) Secure Digital (SDTM) SDHCTM miniSDTM miniSDHC
TM
(reverse card insertion) CompactFlash® (CF) TypeI/II MicroDrive (direct insertion) microSDTM / TransFlashTM microSDHCTM Memory Stick MicroTM (M2)
(direct insertion) xD (M-Type, H-Type) (direct insertion) Memory Stick® (MS) Memory Stick PROTM Memory Stick DuoTM Memory Stick PRO DuoTM
MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM RS-MMC MMCmobileTM (adapter required) MMCmicroTM
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Product Overview
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"
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. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the driver installation.
Figure 6. Driver Installation InstallShield Wizard
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Use with a Computer
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.
Figure 7. Found New Hardware
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. *F & G are example drive letters, the letters in your "My Computer" window may differ
Driver Installation for Windows® Me, 2000 (SP3, or later), XP and VistaTM
1. No drivers are required. These Windows® Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support the
Multi-Card Reader. Plug your Multi-Card Reader into an available USB port and Windows® will install the necessary files. A number of Removable Disk drives with newly assigned drive letters representing the Readers' card slots will appear in the My Computer window (The number of card slots depends on your reader).
2. If you want to display the separate Card Slot Identification Icons, please install the driver from the
CD.
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4. The computer will automatically detect the Multi-Card Reader and a number of Removable Disk*
Driver Installation for MacTM 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. A disk icon will appear on the desktop. After the icon
appears you can use the memory card as if it were a Hard Disk on your MacTM.
Figure 9. Mac Driver Installation
Driver Installation for MacTM OS 10.1.2, or Later
No drivers are required. Plug your Multi-Card Reader into an available USB port, insert a compatible Memory Card and your MacTM will automatically detect it.
Driver Installation for LinuxTM Kernel 2.4.2, or Later
Transcend's Multi-Card Reader does not require a device driver for Linux Kernel 2.4 or later. You may connect the Reader directly to a USB port on you computer using the supplied cable. Please follow the below procedures to mount and use the device: 1. Add the following two commands to /etc/modules.conf TS-RDM1
options scsi_mod max_scsi_luns=2 below usb-storage sd_mod options scsi_mod max_scsi_luns ...
