Help plugging in card reader.

[peejay Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close peejay]

I have just purchased a USB 2 card reader/writer. I know the reader is hot-swappable but what about the memory cards? I have a CF, SM and xD card. Should I plug these in first to the reader and then the reader to the computer or vice-versa or doesnt it matter?

Thanks

peejay

[Doug Nelson Janitor Find all posts View Profile Close Doug Nelson]

I don't know about card readers, but I do have a USB hard drive, and there's two ways of configuring it. One caches information and can cause corruption if you disconnect it without running the disconnect procedure. The other is slower, but doesn't cache so you can plug and unplug with impunity. I'd check with your manual (or the manufacturer's website) to see if yours is similar.

[Xaran Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Xaran]

I have a USB card reader (multi format) and I keep it plugged in all the time - just insert or remove the cards. No problems.

Christine

[peejay Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close peejay]

USB card reader

OK, thanks, will try using it that way.

Pat

[Vikki Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Vikki]

I plug mine in as needed, then insert the card.

[denschneider Member Find all posts View Profile Close denschneider]

your card reader should have a "busy " light on it. most manufactures say not to remove the card when the busy light is on. Other than that I remove and plug cards in when ever needed