Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
Transcend Compact Card Reader
User's Manual
P/N:TS-RDS1/S2/S5/S6
Version 1.6
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Table of Contents
Introduction............................................................................................................................ 1
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................... 1 Features.......................................................................................................................................... 2 System Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 2
Safety Precautions ................................................................................................................ 4
General Use .................................................................................................................................... 4 Transferring Data ............................................................................................................................ 4
Product Overview .................................................................................................................. 5 Driver Installation .................................................................................................................. 7
Driver Installation for Windows® 98SE............................................................................................. 7 Driver Installation for Windows® Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM .............................................................. 8 Driver Installation for MacTM OS 9.0, or Later ................................................................................... 9 Driver Installation for LinuxTM Kernel 2.4.2, or Later.......................................................................... 9
Connecting to a Computer.................................................................................................. 10 Disconnecting from a Computer ........................................................................................ 11
Removing the Compact Card Reader in Windows® 98SE ............................................................. 11 Removing the Compact Card Reader in Windows® Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM ............................... 11 Removing the Compact Card Reader in MacTM OS 9.0, or Later..................................................... 12 Remove the Compact Card Reader in LinuxTM Kernel 2.4.2, or Later ............................................. 12
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................. 13 Compact Card Reader S1 Specifications .......................................................................... 14 Ordering Information........................................................................................................... 14 microSD Card Reader S2 Specifications ........................................................................... 15 Ordering Information........................................................................................................... 15 Compact Card Reader S5 Specifications .......................................................................... 16 Ordering Information........................................................................................................... 16 Compact Card Reader S6 Specifications .......................................................................... 17 Ordering Information........................................................................................................... 17 Transcend Limited Warranty .............................................................................................. 18 Terminology ......................................................................................................................... 19
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Thank you for purchasing Transcend's Compact Card Reader, 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 Compact 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 Compact 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 Compact 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 Compact Card Reader package includes the following items:
TS-RDS1
TS-RDS2
TS-RDS5
TS-RDS6
Compact Card Reader
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) Compatible with the New SDHCTM Memory Card standard Supports the most popular Memory Cards: TS-RDS1 Secure Digital (SDTM) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHCTM) miniSDTM Without Adapter miniSDHCTM MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM RS-MMC MMCmobileTM microSDTM / TransFlashTM MMCmicroTM microSDTM / TransFlashTM TS-RDS2 TS-RDS5 Secure Digital (SDTM) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHCTM) MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM RS-MMC MMCmobileTM TS-RDS6 Secure Digital (SDTM) Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHCTM) MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO xD card
miniSDTM miniSDHCTM microSDTM / TransFlashTM microSDHCTM MMCmicroTM N/A
miniSDTM miniSDHCTM microSDTM / TransFlashTM microSDHCTM RS-MMC MMCmobile MMCmicroTM Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Micro (M2)
With Adapter
System Requirements
Desktop or notebook computer with a working USB port. One of the following Operating Systems (OS): Windows® ME Windows® 2000 Windows® XP
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Introduction
MacTM OS 9.0, or later LinuxTM Kernel 2.4.2, or later
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Windows VistaTM
Safety Precautions
These usage and safety guidelines are IMPORTANT! Please follow them carefully.
General Use
Carefully unpack the contents of the Compact Card Reader package. Do not allow your Compact 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 Compact 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 Compact Card Reader from a computer. To avoid damage to your Reader and Memory Cards. Do NOT attempt to insert an SD/MMC and miniSD card into your Compact Card Reader TS-RDS1 at the same time.
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Product Overview
(direct insertion) Secure Digital (SDTM) SDHCTM MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM RS-MMC MMCmobileTM (adapter required) microSDTM / TransFlashTM MMCmicroTM (direct insertion) miniSDTM
Figure 1. Compact Card Reader S1
direct insertion microSDTM / TransFlashTM
Figure 2. microSD Card Reader S2
(direct insertion) Secure Digital (SD ) SDHCTM MultiMediaCard (MMCTM)
Figure 3. Compact Card Reader S5
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(adapter required) miniSDTM miniSDHCTM microSDTM / TransFlashTM microSDHCTM MMCmicroTM
MMCplusTM RS-MMC MMCmobileTM
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miniSDHCTM
(direct insertion) Secure Digital (SDTM) SDHCTM MultiMediaCard (MMCTM) MMCplusTM Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO xD card
Figure 4. Compact Card Reader S6
(adapter required) miniSDTM miniSDHCTM microSDTM / TransFlashTM microSDHCTM MMCmobile RS-MMC MMCmicroTM Memory Stick Duo Memory Stick PRO Duo Memory Stick Micro (M2)
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Product Overview
Driver Installation
Driver Installation for Windows® 98SE
1. Put the Driver CD into the CD-ROM (Auto-Run supported). Click on the "Driver & 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 Driver Installation
2. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through the installation process. Follow the on-screen
instructions to complete the driver installation.
Figure 3. Driver Installation InstallShield Wizard
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3. After the drivers are installed onto the computer, plug the Compact Card Reader into an available
USB port, the "New Hardware Found" dialogue boxes will appear.
Figure 6. Found New Hardware
a newly assigned drive letter representing the readers' card slots will appear in the My Computer window.
Figure 7. *F is an example drive letter, the letter in your "My Computer" window may differ
Driver Installation for Windows® Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM
No drivers are required. These Windows® Operating Systems have built-in drivers to support the Compact Card Reader. Plug your Compact Card Reader into an available USB port and Windows® will install the necessary files. A Removable Disk drive with a newly assigned drive letter representing the readers' card slots will appear in the My Computer window.
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4. The computer will automatically detect the Compact Card Reader and a Removable Disk* drive with
Driver Installation for MacTM OS 9.0, or Later
No drivers are required. Plug your Compact 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
No drivers are required. Plug your Compact Card Reader into a USB port and mount it.
1. First create a directory for the Compact Card Reader.
Example: mkdir /mnt/CardReader
2. Then, mount the Compact Card Reader.
Example: mount Âa Ât msdos /dev/sda1 /mnt/CardReader NEVER Remove a Flash Memory Card from the Compact Card Reader without first Unmounting the device.
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Connecting to a Computer
Plug the Compact Card Reader directly into an available USB port on your desktop, or notebook computer.
Figure 8. Connecting to a computer
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Disconnecting from a Computer
NEVER disconnect the Compact Card Reader from a computer when data is being transferred, or you may damage the Reader and your Card(s).
Removing the Compact Card Reader in Windows® 98SE
Unplug your Compact Card Reader from your system directly when data is not transferring.
Removing the Compact Card Reader in Windows® Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM
1. Select the Hardware
icon on the system tray.
2. The Safely Remove Hardware pop-up window will appear. Select it to continue.
Figure 9. Safely Remove Hardware
3. A message window will appear stating, "The `USB Mass Storage Device' device can now be safely
removed from the system." Unplug the Multi-Card Reader.
Figure 10. Safe to Remove Hardware
4. If the Hardware
icon isn't display on the system tray, please follow below procedure to remove your memory card from card reader first. a. Right click the Removable Disk in the My Computer window. b. Select Eject c. Then remove your memory card and unplug your Card Reader from your system directly.
Figure 11. Eject
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WARNING! To prevent data loss, always use this procedure to remove the Compact Card Reader from WindowsTM Me, 2000, XP and VistaTM.
Removing the Compact Card Reader in MacTM OS 9.0, or Later
Drag and drop the Disk icon corresponding to your Compact Card Reader into the trashcan. Then unplug your Compact Card Reader from the USB port.
Remove the Compact Card Reader in LinuxTM Kernel 2.4.2, or Later
Execute umount /mnt/CardReader to un-mount the device. Then unplug your Compact Card Reader from the USB port.
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Troubleshooting
If a problem occurs with your Compact Card Reader, please first check the information listed below before taking your Compact 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.
Operating system cannot detect the Compact Card Reader
Check the following:
1. Is your Compact Card Reader properly connected to the USB port? If not, unplug it and plug it in
again.
2. Is your Compact Card Reader connected to the Mac keyboard? If yes, unplug it and plug it into an
available USB port on your Mac Desktop.
3. Is the USB port enabled? If not, refer to the user's manual of your computer (or motherboard) to enable
it.
4. Is the necessary driver installed? If your c ...
