Delkin Devices 15 User Manual
Inserting a MultiMediaCard
Delkin Devices User’s Manual
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DDREADER-15
USB SD/MultiMediaCard Reader
Basic Operations
On Windows systems the MultiMediaCard will appear as a drive icon in My Computer.
It can be accessed the same as a removable hard disk. On some systems, the drive
icon will not appear unless a card is installed.
It can be accessed the same as a removable hard disk. On some systems, the drive
icon will not appear unless a card is installed.
On Macintosh systems, the MultiMediaCard will appear as a drive icon on the desktop.
It can be accessed the same as a removable hard disk.
It can be accessed the same as a removable hard disk.
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In order to access file formats such as JPEG, TIFF or MP3, you will need a software
program that can open these files. Most digital devices that use specific formats will
include software to access the files. Refer to your device manual for more
information.
program that can open these files. Most digital devices that use specific formats will
include software to access the files. Refer to your device manual for more
information.
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When transferring files to a common location on your computer, it is recommended
that you re-name the files to avoid overwriting previous files. Most cameras simply
number the picture files and begin at 001 when a blank card is inserted. This can
result in two or more files on your computer having the same name, prompting you
to overwrite.
that you re-name the files to avoid overwriting previous files. Most cameras simply
number the picture files and begin at 001 when a blank card is inserted. This can
result in two or more files on your computer having the same name, prompting you
to overwrite.
On Windows systems, to copy files from your card to your hard disk or vice versa,
perform the following steps:
1.
Double-click on My Computer.
2.
Double-click on the Removable Disk icon.
3.
Simply “drag and drop” folders or individual files to a desired location.
On Macintosh systems, to copy files from your card to your hard disk or vice versa,
perform the following steps:
perform the following steps:
1.
Double-click on the icon that appears on the desktop.
2.
Hold the Option key down and simply “drag and drop” folders or individual files to a
desired location.
Removing a MultiMediaCard
First close any files residing on the card that are open. This will prevent errors from a
program trying to access data on a card no longer in the Reader. On a Macintosh, drag
the card icon to Trash before removing the card.
program trying to access data on a card no longer in the Reader. On a Macintosh, drag
the card icon to Trash before removing the card.
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DO NOT remove the MultiMediaCard while files are being accessed or transferred.
This could result in loss of data and/or damage to the card.
To remove a MultiMediaCard, simply pull it from the Reader.
Figure 3:
Inserting a MultiMediaCard
Inserting a MultiMediaCard
Position the card with the arrow-side up and
toward the reader and the gold contact side
down. Insert it gently but firmly into the
slot. Inserting a card at an improper angle
or forcing it may result in damage to the
card and /or reader. (See Figure 3)
toward the reader and the gold contact side
down. Insert it gently but firmly into the
slot. Inserting a card at an improper angle
or forcing it may result in damage to the
card and /or reader. (See Figure 3)