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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com 3.5” bay multi-panel. This multi-purpose panel
fits into an open 3.5” bay and provides you two convenient USB 2.0 ports as well as an
ejectable 7-in-1 flash card reader. The 35FCREADREM works with CompactFlash
memory cards, IBM-Microdrives, SmartMedia memory cards, Memory Stick cards,
MemoryStick Pro cards, SecureDigital memory cards, and Multi-Media cards. The
ejectable card reader plugs into any USB port and uses no external power source, letting
you transport your cards between computers and laptops safely and easily. The interface
makes it easy to transfer files, images, and music between your computer and your MP3
player, digital camera, cell phone, or PDA.

Features

• Supports seven different types of flash cards: CompactFlash memory cards, IBM-

Microdrives, SmartMedia memory cards, Memory Stick cards, MemoryStick Pro 
cards, SecureDigital memory cards, and Multi-Media cards

• Allows easy card transport with ejectable card reader

• Powered by USB bus, no external power source is needed

• Supports drag and drop between cards

• Reads and writes any files suited for PC or Mac computers

• Fits into any 3.5” drive bay

• Provides two front USB 2.0 ports

• Backed by StarTech.com’s one-year warranty

Before You Begin

To ensure a quick and easy installation, please read through this section carefully before
attempting to install the multi-panel.

WARNING!

Flash cards, like all computer equipment, can be severely damaged by static

electricity. Be sure that you are properly grounded before opening your computer case or
touching your card. StarTech.com recommends that you wear an anti-static strap when
installing any computer component. If an anti-static strap is unavailable, discharge
yourself of any static electricity build-up by touching a large grounded metal surface
(such as the computer case) for several seconds. 

System Requirements

• Windows 98SE (or higher) with a Pentium-class (or compatible) processor,  or Mac OS

X with a Power PC (or above). 

• An open USB port

• A CD drive

Summary of Contents for 35FCREADREM

Page 1: ...1 Portable Card Reader Writer with 2 USB 2 0 Ports 35FCREADREM Instruction Guide The Professionals Source For Hard to Find Computer Parts USB 2 2 0 F FLASH CARD READER Actual product may vary from ph...

Page 2: ...rence 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 recep...

Page 3: ...1 Table of Contents Introduction 2 Installation 3 Using Your Card Reader 5 Troubleshooting 6 Technical Specifications 7 Technical Support 8 Warranty Information 8...

Page 4: ...and Multi Media cards Allows easy card transport with ejectable card reader Powered by USB bus no external power source is needed Supports drag and drop between cards Reads and writes any files suited...

Page 5: ...el into place 4 Thread the attached USB cable out the back of your computer and plug it into a USB port You can use the metal rear bracket cover to hold the cable in place Just screw the bracket cover...

Page 6: ...rd 1 Turn on your computer 2 Insert your memory card into the proper slot on the card reader 3 Mac users A new icon will appear on your desktop Windows users A new icon will appear in My Computer 4 Th...

Page 7: ...ere will be four new Removable Disk icons visible in My Computer Removing the Card Reader Use this procedure to permanently uninstall the card reader Windows users 1 Make sure there is no card reader...

Page 8: ...is facing the right direction Check with the card manufacturer s instructions A drive letter is shown for the card but it can t be accessed The card has not been formatted or is formatted incorrectly...

Page 9: ...Mbits sec USB 1 1 devices Up to 12 Mbits sec Flash Cards 700 Kbits sec to 480 Mbits sec Compatibility Compact Flash I II Card IBM Micro Drive Smart Media Card Secure Digital Card Multi Media Card Mem...

Page 10: ...nformation This product is backed by a one year warranty In addition StarTech com warrants its products against defects in materials and workmanship for the periods noted following the initial date of...

Page 11: ...Revised October 31 2003...

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