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| FAQs for Product: SanDisk ImageMate USB Compact Flash Memory Card Reader |
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| Questions & Answers For: SanDisk ImageMate USB Compact Flash Memory Card Reader |
| Q. Why should I get a Memory Card Reader/Adapter? |
(Posted: 17th Oct, 2004) |
A. Memory card readers are inexpensive and plug into your computer so you can transfer images and data from a memory card without connecting your camera to the computer. This is a faster way to transfer your images and data. Laptop computers usually have a card slot to plug readers directly into. A card reader is useful because:
You don’t have to connect your camera, PDA, etc. to your computer every time you want to transfer pictures/data
• You can work with multiple memory cards
• You don’t waste your batteries
• You don’t have to carry your camera/electronics with you everywhere.
Card readers are available with slots for all of the current memory cards and use a variety of computer interfaces. If your computer does not have a USB port, card readers are also available with Parallel, SCSI, and FireWire interfaces.
Most laptop computers have a card reader built in. It is the PC card slot that is usually found on the side of your laptop. This card slot is usually for PC Card Type II or Type III cards and is often where the modem or network interface is installed. To use this slot as a card reader, you will need to purchase a card adapter and insert your memory card with the adapter into the card slot. When the computer recognizes the memory card, it should show up as a hard drive. Then, all you need to do is simply drag and drop your image files to a folder on your computer hard drive, and you are done. The PC Card slot is usually much faster than the camera interface or a card reader for transferring the files. Card adapters are available for just about every memory card type on the market from Cheap Chips. |
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| Q. If I tell you the make and model can you confirm this product works with my device? |
(Posted: 16th Nov, 2004) |
A. If you are still unsure about whether a particular flash memory card works with your device/camera etc. then simply contact us at the bottom of the page using the enquiry form. Try and give us as much information as possible, for example the device name, model etc and what memory card you think it takes. We will confirm for you, 100% whether you are ordering the right product, and within 4-16 hours of your enquiry.
Remember that if you simply remove the existing memory card from the device, it should clearly indicate the type of card (e.g. SD or Compact Flash). If this is the case, then you can order ANY SIZE of this type of card, and it will work 100% guaranteed. |
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| Q. How do I know this card works with my camera/phone/device? |
(Posted: 17th Nov, 2004) |
A. Easy! Check the existing card and see what is written on it. Then click on the category down the left hand side that matches your card.
You can choose any size of card, so even if your current card is only 128MB you can choose a 1GB card (1024MB) and it will be compatible.
Also, all the Ultra cards (these are faster versions) such as Ultra CompactFlash will also work with devices that currently use just CompactFlash (and the same applies to Ultra Secure Digital and Ultra Memory Stick).
The only exception is with MemoryStick. If your existing card is for example a 64MB MemoryStick, then you may also be able to take MemoryStick Pro (check the compatability tool below in this case).
There is also a compatability check tool at the sandisk site - you can click on the link below to choose your device:
Flash Memory Card Compatability Check
If you are still unsure, use our contact page to lodge a request and we will confirm the compatability normally that day. Remember too, that we offer a full 7 day money back guarantee for all orders. |
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