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4-209-215-01 (1) Multi-Card Reader/Writer Operating Instructions Before operating the unit, please read this document thoroughly, and retain it for future reference. MRW-EA7 © 2010 Sony Corporation Printed in China http://www.sony.net/ WARNING Keep the unit away from children. If any part of the unit is swallowed, promptly see a doctor. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. To avoid electrical shock, do not open the cabinet. Refer servicing to qualified personnel only. Caution 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. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved in this manual could void your authority to operate this equipment. Note If you have any questions about this product, you may call the telephone number listed in "Technical Support." The telephone number below is not for customer service but only for official purposes. Declaration of Conformity Trade Name: SONY Model No.: MRW-EA7 Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc. Address: 16530 Via Esprillo, San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A. Telephone No.: 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 Drive Letter Recognition Software ©2010 Sony Corporation. Documentation ©2010 Sony Corporation. All rights reserved. This manual or Drive Letter Recognition Software described herein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated 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 DEVICE DRIVERS 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. SONY CORPORATION IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY PROGRAMS, DATA, OR OTHER INFORMATION STORED ON ANY MEDIA. Copyright law prohibits unauthorized use of any recorded audio/video for any other purpose than personal enjoyment. Please be warned that the "Memory Stick" containing images and data protected by copyright shall be strictly used within copyright law. Trademarks • , "Memory Stick," "Memory Stick Duo," "MagicGate Memory Stick," "Memory Stick PRO," "Memory Stick PRO Duo," "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo," "Memory Stick Micro," and "M2" are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony. • Microsoft®, Windows®, and the Windows logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States of America and/or other countries. • Macintosh® and Mac OS® are registered trademarks of Apple, Inc. in the United States of America and/or other countries. • Other system names, product names, and company names appearing in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders, even though not indicated by the ® or ™ marks. Overview The MRW-EA7 (hereafter referred to as the "reader/writer") has the following features: s Quick and simple data transfer - easily transfer images from camera and mobile phone to PC. s Compatible with "Memory Stick", "Memory Stick Duo", "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), CompactFlash, Microdrive, xD-Picture Card, MultiMediaCard, SD Memory Card, microSD Card. s Multiple card formats supported s Drive Letter Recognition Software can be downloaded from the web site s Quick to Connect - Hot-pluggable USB-powered design System Requirements The reader/writer requires computers with the following preinstalled operating systems. • OS - Windows® 7 - Windows Vista® (Service Pack 2 or later) - Windows® XP - Windows® 2000 Professional (Service Pack 4 or later) - Mac OS X 10.2, 10.3, 10.4, 10.5, 10.6 This product works with the standard drivers in Windows. Supported Media The reader/writer supports the following media: "Memory Stick" media • "Memory Stick" (without MagicGate) *1 • "MagicGate Memory Stick" *1*2 • "Memory Stick" (with MagicGate) *1*2*3 • "Memory Stick Duo" (without MagicGate) *1 • "MagicGate Memory Stick Duo" *1*2 • "Memory Stick Duo" (with MagicGate) *1*2*3 • "Memory Stick PRO" *2*3 • "Memory Stick PRO Duo" *2*3 • "Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo" *2*3 • "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") *2*3*4 *1 "MagicGate" is the general name of a copyright protection technology developed by Sony. *2 Recording or playback of MagicGate data that uses MagicGate technology is not supported. *3 4-bit parallel data transfer is supported and the data read/write timing will vary depending on the medium. *4 "M2" is an abbreviation of "Memory Stick Micro." In this document, hereinafter, the abbreviation "M2," is used. SD memory cards • SD Memory Card *5 • SDHC™ Memory Card *5 • miniSD™ Card *5*6 • miniSDHC™ Card *5*6 • microSD™ Card *5 • microSDHC™ Card *5 *5 Recording or playback of data that uses copyright protection technology is not supported *6 With adaptor (not supplied) only Other memory cards • MultiMediaCard *7 • RS-MMC *7 • CompactFlash® • Microdrive® *8 • xD-Picture Card™ *7 MMCplus and MMCmobile are supported, but parallel data transfer is not supported. *8 The Microdrive requires more power than other memory cards. When using a Microdrive, remove other memory cards; otherwise an error may occur due to a shortage of power. Notes • Not all memory cards are guaranteed to work. Operation is not assured if non-supported memory cards are used. • The capacity of a file to be recorded/played back is smaller than 4 GB per file according to the specifications of the file system incorporated in "Memory Stick." • Although operation check of this product has been performed with up to 8 GB "Memory Stick," please note that the operation is not guaranteed for every type of "Memory Stick." • In this manual, all types of media listed in "Supported Media" are generically called memory cards. • I/O cards that are not memory cards, such as GPS cards, are not supported. • MultiMediaCards and SD Memory Cards use the same slot, so you cannot use them at the same time. • The "Memory Stick" media all use the same slot, so you cannot use them at the same time. • The "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2"), microSD Card, and microSDHC Card all use the same slot, so you cannot use them at the same time. • Only DOS format is supported. Memory cards in other formats are not supported. About "Memory Stick" media What is "Memory Stick"? "Memory Stick" is a compact-size IC recording media with a high capacity. It has been designed not only exchanging/sharing digital data among "Memory Stick" compliant products, but also for serving as a removable external storage media that can save data. Notes on "Memory Stick" On formatting (initialization) • If you format media in which data has been already written, all the data will be erased. Please be cautious not to mistakenly erase any important data. • Please make sure to format (initialize) media by the formatter of a "Memory Stick" compliant product. If it is initialized by Windows Explorer, it might become unusable on this product. About the size of "Memory Stick" • This product has a slot that can take both standard size and Duo size. All the products with such a slot as this are equipped with a system which automatically measures the size of an inserted media. That's why both standard-size "Memory Stick" media and smaller "Memory Stick Duo" media can be used on this product without any Memory Stick Duo Adaptor. • Do not insert two or more pieces of media at the same time. It might cause damage to the product. • When you use "Memory Stick Duo" media and "Memory Stick Micro" media on this product, please make sure to insert it in the right direction. • "Memory Stick Duo" media and "Memory Stick Micro" media should be kept away from small children to prevent them from accidentally swallowing it. Usage Notes "Memory Stick" Media Notes on using "Memory Stick" media Terminal Write-Protected switch Label area • Do not remove "Memory Stick" media while data is being read or written. • Data may be damaged if: - You remove "Memory Stick" media or disconnect the USB cable while data is being read or written. - You use "Memory Stick" media in a place where it is susceptible to static electricity or electric noise. • We recommend that you make a backup copy of important data in "Memory Stick" media. • Do not touch the terminal of "Memory Stick" media with anything including your fingers or metalic objects. • Do not bent, drop or put a big impact on "Memory Stick" media. • Do not disassemble or modify "Memory Stick " media. • Keep "Memory Stick" media away from water. • Do not use or keep "Memory Stick" media under an unfavorable condition as below: - Extremely hot place (such as in a parked car with windows closed in summer, a spot under direct sunlight, or near an electrical appliance that radiates heat) - Humid place - Place near corrosive substances • If you set Write-Protected switch "LOCK," data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased. • Do not stick anything other than the supplied labels on the label area of "Memory Stick" media. • Stick a label precisely within the label area. Make sure that the label does not go beyond the area. Notes on using "Memory Stick Duo" media Terminal Write-Protected switch Memo area • When you use "Memory Stick Duo" media without WriteProtected switch, be careful not to edit or erase important data by mistake. • When you use "Memory Stick Duo" media with WriteProtected switch, data cannot be recorded, edited, or erased by "LOCK" the switch. • Use an object with a sharp tip to move the Write-Protected switch. • Do not press on the memo area strongly when writing. Other Points to Note Media formatting Do not format (initialize) memory cards with a computer. If you format a memory card with a computer, devices such as digital cameras and mobile phone may not be able to use it due to differences in format type (FAT size, cluster size, hard disk type, or super floppy disk type). If you use a digital camera, format memory cards with your camera, instead. Restrictions on DOS mode In Windows, the reader/ writer does not operate in DOS mode. To use the reader/writer, start up Windows. Standby The reader/writer supports standby functions based on the PC2000 standard, which may not cover the standby function of all computers. Disable the standby function of your computer if it causes any problems. While the computer is in standby, do not insert or remove any media. Do not attempt to dismantle, repair, or alter the reader/writer yourself Do not, under any circumstances, attempt to dismantle, repair, or alter the reader/writer yourself. You may not only permanently damage the reader/writer and/or your computer, but may also cause fire or personal injury through electrical shock. Operating and storage environments • Do not place the reader/writer close to heat sources or in direct sunlight; in dusty, dirty, or humid locations; under precipitation such as rain; or leave it in a hot vehicle with the windows closed. • If the reader/writer interferes with the reception of radio or television signals, move the reader/writer away from the radio or television. • When using the reader/writer, do not wrap it in cloth, sheets, or covers as this may cause a malfunction or fire. Specifications USB transfer rate Full-speed (Up to 12 Mbps) High-speed (Up to 480 Mbps) This high-speed transfer rate is a theoretical value for the USB standard. Actual performance is dependent on the device. Power requirements 4.75 to 5.25 V DC Current consumption Max. 500 mA *1 Access indicator Always lit. Blinks on access. Operating environment Temperature: 5oC to 40oC (41oF to 104oF) Humidity: 30% to 80% RH Storage environment Temperature: -30oC to +60oC (-22oF to +140oF) Humidity: No condensation Dimensions (W x H x D) Approx. 86 × 15.7 × 50 mm (3 3/8 × 5/8 × 2 inches) (excluding protrusions) Mass Approx. 57g (2.0 o.z.) *1 Consumption may be higher when using Microdrive End User License Agreement IMPORTANT NOTICE The following "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT" applies to the Drive Letter Recognition Software provided by Sony. Please read the following "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT" before installing. By installing the Drive Letter Recognition Software, you agree to the "END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT". END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT This is a legal agreement between you (hereafter referred to as the User) and Sony Corporation (hereafter referred to as Sony) pertaining to the right to use the software (hereafter referred to as the PROGRAM). Using the PROGRAM indicates your acceptance of these terms and conclusion of the Agreement between the User and Sony. 1 Copyright and all other rights relating to the PROGRAM and documents accompanying the PROGRAM are owned by Sony or the original rightful person or organization (hereafter referred to as the original rightful person) granting Sony the right to use the PROGRAM. The User is granted no rights other than those specified in this agreement. 2 Sony grants the User the non-exclusive, indivisible and nontransferable right to use the PROGRAM for the purpose of using the Sony product Multi-Card Reader/Writer for which the PROGRAM designates. 3 The User may not transfer the Right of Use described above to any third party nor allow for any third party to use the PROGRAM unless the User obtains the advance written permission of Sony. 4 The User may not export or transport the PROGRAM or documents accompanying the PROGRAM from the country where the User installed the PROGRAM to any other country. 5 The User may not (i) update, add to, or modify nor (ii) deassemble or de-compile the PROGRAM either in whole or in part. 6 THE PROGRAM IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-DEFECTIVENESS. 7 If any dispute relating to infringement of copyright, patent, or other intangible property rights arises between the User and a third party as a consequence of use of the PROGRAM, the User shall settle the dispute at the User's own expense, and shall make no claim against Sony or the original rightful person. 8 Sony may terminate your license upon notice for failure to comply with any of these Terms. Any such termination shall not affect any payments, any compensation for damage. Upon termination, you must immediately destroy the Software together with all copies in any form. 9 This Agreement has several non-English language versions for the reference purpose only. In the event of any discrepancy between the English language version and any other language version, the English language version shall prevail. Package Contents When you unpack the box, make sure that it contains all the accessories listed below. If anything is missing or damaged, contact your retailer. • MRW-EA7 Multi-Card Reader/Writer • USB cable • Operating Instructions Parts and Functions Front 1 Access Indicator This indicator is always lit. The indicator blinks when the reader/writer accesses data on a memory card. 2 xD-Picture Card Slot Insert xD-Picture Card here. 3 "Memory Stick" Slot Insert a "Memory Stick" media here. 4 CompactFlash / Microdrive Slot Insert either a CompactFlash or Microdrive memory card here. Remove all other memory cards before using a Microdrive, because of its large power consumption. 5 MultiMediaCard / SD Memory Card Slot Insert either a MultiMeidaCard or an SD Memory Card here. When inserting a miniSD Card, use an adaptor (not supplied). 6 "Memory Stick Micro" ("M2") / MicroSD and microSDHC Card Slot Insert either a Memory Stick Micro ("M2") or microSD Card, and microSDHC Card here. Rear 7 USB Port (mini B) Connect to a computer using the supplied USB cable. Connecting the Reader/Writer to a Computer Simply connect the reader/writer to a computer using the supplied USB cable. 1 Start the computer. 2 Connect the smaller connector of the USB cable to the USB port on the rear of the reader/writer. 3 Connect the larger connector of the USB cable to the USB port on the computer. The computer recognizes the reader/writer as a removable disk, and the reader/writer is ready for use. Notes • Do not connect to the USB port on the computer via an external USB hub. • Depending on the computer and the status of its operating system, the reader/writer may not operate or may become unstable. If this occurs, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section. • After disconnecting the USB cable, wait at least 5 seconds before reconnecting it. (Otherwise, the reader/writer may not be recognized.) • When two or more USB devices are connected to one computer, the reader/writer is not guaranteed to operate simultaneously with some types of USB device. • You cannot access two or more memory cards simultaneously on a single computer by connecting additional memory card devices. Remove any memory cards from the reader/writer or turn off the other devices. Notes for Windows • On some computers, a message may appear asking you to insert the operating system disc. When this happens, follow the computer's instructions. • On some computers, the USB Mass Storage will function at reduced speed message may appear, indicating that a hispeed USB device has been connected to a USB which does not support hi-speed USB. If your computer has multiple USB ports, try connecting to a different port. Otherwise, close the message and continue using the reader/writer with the current port.