User manual
These operating instructions are published by Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Str. 1,
D-92240 Hirschau (www.conrad.com).
All rights including translation reserved. Reproduction by any method, e.g. photocopy, microlming,
or the capture in electronic data processing systems require the prior written approval by the editor.
Reprinting, also in part, is prohibited.
These operating instructions represent the technical status at the time of printing. Changes in
technology and equipment reserved.
© Copyright
2013
by Conrad Electronic SE.
V1_1113_02-ETS-Mkde
Installation
If you do not have thorough knowledge on the installation of this product, have the
installation carried out by a professional or in a specialist shop!
Incorrect installation of the product will cause damage to the product, your computer
and all connected devices.
Caution, risk of fatal injury!
Turn off the computer in which you wish to install the product, and all connected
devices. Disconnect all devices from the power supply by unplugging them. Simply
turning off the devices using the on/off switch does not mean a device is voltage-free!
1. Open your computer‘s case and remove the lid carefully.
2. Locate a free 8.9 cm (3.5“) drive bay and remove its front panel. There may be a metal cover in place
behind the panel that needs to be removed. In some cases, these covers can be unscrewed; in others
they should be carefully pried out. Depending on the case, the entire front cover may need to be removed
in advance to complete this step.
3. Insert the cable and the multi card reader into the drive bay in your computer case.
4. Fasten the multi card reader in the case using the four provided screws.
5. Connect the USB cable to an appropriate mainboard connection. Make sure the polarity of the connection
is correct and do not exert any force. Follow the instructions provided in the mainboard manufacturer‘s
manual.
6. If necessary, fasten the USB cable using cable binders to prevent it from coming into contact with any
fan.
7. Reclose your computer‘s case.
8. Connect your computer and monitor to the power supply and turn on all devices.
9. If your computer does not start up normally, turn it off immediately and check all settings and cable
connections.
Before reopening your computer, disconnect it from the power supply; see above!
Operation
• Once your computer is turned on and the operating system has fully loaded, the multi card reader is
operational.
• Carefully insert a memory card into the correct slot on the multi card reader. Make sure the orientation of
the card is correct and do not exert any force.
• Connect a USB device to the multi card reader‘s USB 2.0 port.
Tips and notes
a) Reading / writing / deleting memory cards
• Your computer treats each slot on the multi card reader like an ordinary removable storage drive.
Windows® automatically assigns additional drive letters. You can read les on a memory card (or copy
les to a memory card) using the File Explorer as if it were an ordinary hard drive or oppy drive.
• All four memory card slots can be used simultaneously. As such, you can transfer data between various
memory cards.
• When deleting or writing memory cards in SD/MS format, make sure that the write protection (slide switch
on the card), if present, must be deactivated.
b) Removing memory cards
• Wait until read/write access to the memory card is complete. Then you can carefully remove the memory
card.
• Removing a memory card during read/write access may damage the les on the card. It may also be
necessary to format the card in this case.
Disposal
Electronic devices are recyclable waste and must not be disposed of in the household waste.
At the end of its service life, dispose of the product according to the relevant statutory regulations.
You thus full your statutory obligations and contribute to the protection of the environment.
Technical data
Supported card formats .................... Compact Flash (CF I / II, MD)
.......................................................... Memory Stick (MS Pro, Pro Magic Gate)
.......................................................... Secure Digital (SDXC, SDHC, SD, MMC, MMC Mobile)
.......................................................... Extreme Digital (xD card, type H, type M), Smart Media
System requirements ........................ Windows® XP (Home, Pro, with SP1, SP2, SP3, only 32 bit)
.......................................................... Vista™ (32/64 bit), 7 (32/64 bit), 8, 8 Pro
USB standard ................................... USB 2.0 (downward compatible with USB 1.1/1.0)
Cable length ..................................... approx. 50 cm
Dimensions (W x H x D) ................... approx. 100 x 25 x 95 mm (without cable)
Weight ..............................................approx. 170 g
Akasa 3.5 Multi Card Reader, black
Version
11/13
Item no.
70 80 45
Intended use
The product is designed for installation in an empty 8.9 cm (3.5“) drive bay of a computer case. The product
can read and write memory card of various formats. The product also provides a USB 2.0 port for connecting
a USB device. Power is supplied via the mainboard’s internal USB connection.
For safety and approval purposes (CE), you must not rebuild and/or modify this product. If you use the
product for purposes other than those described above, the product may be damaged. In addition, improper
use can cause hazards such as short circuiting, re, electric shock etc. Read the instructions carefully and
keep them. Make this product available to third parties only together with its operating instructions.
This product complies with the statutory national and European requirements. All company names and
product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Delivery content
• Multi card reader
• 4 x screw
• Operating instructions
Safety instructions
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially observe the safety information.
If you do not follow the safety instructions and information on proper handling in this
manual, we assume no liability for any resulting personal injury or damage to property.
Such cases will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
a) Persons / Product
• Electrostatic charges may damage electronic components. Do not touch electronic components
with your bare hands.
• The device is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
• Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become dangerous
playing material for children.
• Protect the product from extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, strong jolts, high humidity,
moisture, ammable gases, vapours and solvents.
• Do not place the product under any mechanical stress.
• If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and protect it from
any accidental use. Safe operation can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
- is visibly damaged,
- is no longer working properly,
- has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
- has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
• Please handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage
the product.
• Also observe the safety and operating instructions of any other devices which are connected
to the product.
b) Miscellaneous
• Consult an expert when in doubt about operation, safety or connection of the device.
• Maintenance, modications and repairs are to be performed exclusively by an expert or at a
qualied shop.
• If you have questions which remain unanswered by these operating instructions, contact our
technical support service or other technical personnel.
Operating elements
1
8
2
7 6 5
3 4
1 MS slot
2 CF/MD slot
3 USB 2.0 port
4 Internal USB cable (for connection to the
mainboard)
5 Card reader LED (lights up during reading,
ashes during data transfer)
6 Power LED (lights up during operation)
7 XD/Smart Media slot
8 SD/MMC slot