Sony Group RCS320 Contactless IC Card Reader/ Writer User Manual US1UC p65

Sony Corporation Contactless IC Card Reader/ Writer US1UC p65

Users Manual

RC-S320 (US) 2-159-374-11(1)RC-S320(US) 2-159-374-11(1)2-159-374-11 (1)IntroductionThis product is a contactless IC card Reader/Writer that connectsto the USB port on your computer. This Reader/Writer provides theability to write information to and read information from contactlessIC cards using Sony’s FeliCa technology, such as the “wave” smartcard. Sony’s FeliCa chip technology can be incorporated intocontactless IC cards and devices.If you do not know whether your contactless IC card is compatiblewith the Reader/Writer, consult with an information source shownon your card about the compatibility.System RequirementsYou can use this Reader/Writer only in the United States. To use it,you need an Internet connection environment meeting therequirements below.sComputer hardware equipped with a USB port1)sOperating system: Microsoft Windows 98Microsoft Windows 98 Second EditionMicrosoft Windows Millennium EditionMicrosoft Windows 2000 ProfessionalMicrosoft Windows XP Home EditionMicrosoft Windows XP Professional1) The USB port operation must be guaranteed by themanufacturer of the computer hardware.Notes• Even if your computer environment meets the requirementsabove, the Reader/Writer may not operate properly dependingon the configuration of your software and hardware.• Depending on the type of computer, a malfunction may occurwhen the computer goes into the standby mode while theReader/Writer is operating.• Depending on the type of USB hub you are using, the Reader/Writer may not operate properly.• Depending on the electrical environment in and around yourcomputer, the Reader/Writer may not operate properly.The Reader/Writer uses the 13.56 MHz frequency band. Whenmore than one Reader/Writer is in one location, leave onemeter or more space between each Reader/Writer. In addition,make sure to keep the Reader/Writer away from any otherwireless communication devices which use the same 13. 56MHz frequency band.CAUTIONYou are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expresslyapproved in this manual could void your authority to operate thisequipment.This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limitsfor a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection againstharmful interference in a residential installation. This equipmentgenerates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if notinstalled and used in accordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio ortelevision reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct theinterference by one or more of the following measures:– Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.– Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.– Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different fromthat to which the receiver is connected.Reader/Writer Customer Service CenterIf you have questions about this product or the features/applicationsof the Smart Card, please visit: http://www.my.sony.com/smartcard.Or call 1-877-669-SONY (7669).Declaration of ConformityTrade Name: SONYModel: RC-S320Responsible Party: Sony Electronics Inc.Address: 16450 W. Bernardo Dr,San Diego, CA 92127 U.S.A.Telephone Number: 858-942-2230This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation issubject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may notcause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept anyinterference received, including interference that may causeundesired operation.NOTICE TO USERSProgram/Documentation ©2004 Sony CorporationAll rights reserved. This manual or the software describedherein, in whole or in part, may not be reproduced, translated orreduced to any machine readable form without prior writtenapproval from Sony Corporation.IN NO EVENT SHALL SONY CORPORATION BE LIABLE FORANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIALDAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON TORT, CONTRACT, OROTHERWISE, ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITHTHIS MANUAL, THE SOFTWARE OR OTHER INFORMATIONCONTAINED HEREIN OR THE USE THEREOF.Sony Corporation reserves the right to make any modification tothis manual or the information contained herein at any timewithout notice.The software described herein may also be governed by theterms of a separate user license agreement.PrecautionsSafety• To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit to rain ormoisture.• To avoid electrical shock, do not open the unit. Refer servicing toqualified personnel only.• Do not allow any liquid or solid object to fall into the unit. This maycause a fire or give an electric shock. If it happens, unplug the unitfrom the computer immediately and contact your dealer or theReader/Writer Customer Service Center. If you leave the unit as itis, the computer connected to the unit may be damaged.• Do not give an extreme shock to the unit, or squeeze it strongly.This may cause a malfunction.• Do not pull the cable strongly, bend it, or crush it. The cable maybe broken, and this may cause a malfunction.• Do not use or leave the unit:– In places subject to extreme high temperatures, for examplenear a radiator, heating vent, or in direct sunlight.– In places subject to mechanical vibration or shock.– Near any equipment that generates a strong magnetic field.– In places where corrosive gas is present.Maintenance• Clean the unit with a soft cloth or tissue paper. When the unit isvery dirty, clean it with a soft cloth lightly moistened with a milddetergent solution and finish with a dry cloth.• Do not use alcohol, thinner, or benzine to clean the unit. If you doso, the finish of the unit may be damaged or the coating maycome off.• When you use a chemical-impregnated cloth, use it according tothe directions provided.• Do not spray a volatile solvent such as insecticide toward the unit,or place rubber or vinyl products on the unit for a long time. If youdo so, the finish of the unit may be damaged or the coating maycome off.TroubleshootingIf a problem occurs, check the following.• Did you install the required software on your computer properly?• Is the connector on the cable of the Reader/Writer seated firmly inthe USB port on your computer?• Does your computer environment meet the requirementsmentioned in “System Requirements?”If you go through these checks and do not find any possible causesof problems, carry out the self-diagnosis test, which is part of thedriver and application software (FeliCa Reader/Writer Software)you need to download. (For details, see “4 Confirm the Reliability ofthe Operation Using the Self-Diagnosis Function.” on the oppositepage.)Results of the self-diagnosisIf a result other than “Normal” appears.tContact the Reader/Writer Customer Service Center.If result is “Normal,” but the card is not recognized.tConfirm that your card is compatible with this Reader/Writer.Use a card that is compatible with the Reader/Writer.If the recommendations above do not resolve the problem, refer tothe FAQ section on our Web site (http://www.my.sony.com/smartcard). Then, if the problem still persists, contact the Reader/Writer Customer Service Center.SpecificationsDimensions Approx. 60 × 11 × 100 mm(2 3/8 × 7/16 × 4 inches)(w/h/d)Mass Approx.60 g (2 oz.)External interface USB (Low-Speed)Cable length Approx. 70 cm (27 5/8 inches)Operating temperature 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F)Operating humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation)Storage temperature –20°C to +60°C (–4°F to +140°F)Storage humidity 10% to 90% (no condensation)Power requirements 5 V DC (supplied through USB)Power consumption Max. 100 mA (during operation)Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.Limited Warranty– Contactless IC Card Reader/WriterSONY ELECTRONICS INC. (“SONY”) warrants this Product (including anyaccessories) against defects in material or workmanship for the 90 day periodfrom the Product’s original date of purchase (the “Warranty Period”) as set forthbelow. Pursuant to this Limited Warranty, SONY will, for defects reported duringthe Warranty Period, replace the Product. In the event of a defect, this is yourexclusive remedy.This Limited Warranty does not cover product issues caused by anything otherthan defects in material or workmanship. By way of example, but not limitation,this Limited Warranty does not cover customer instruction, installation, set upadjustments or signal reception problems, cosmetic damage or damage due toacts of God, accident, misuse, abuse, negligence, commercial use, ormodification of, or to any part of the Product, (including the antenna), or damagedue to improper operation or maintenance, connection to improper (voltagesupply) equipment, or attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorizedby SONY to service the Product. This Limited Warranty does not cover Productssold AS IS or WITH ALL FAULTS, or consumables (such as fuses or batteries).This Limited Warranty is valid only in the United States.This Limited Warranty is non-transferable and covers only the hardwarecomponents of the Product. It does not cover the technical assistance or supportfor hardware or software usage and it does not cover any software productswhether or not contained in the Product. SONY excludes all warranties andconditions, express or implied, in respect of any software provided with theProduct and any such software is provided AS IS unless expressly provided for inany enclosed software limited warranty. Please refer to the End User LicenseAgreement(s) included with the Product for your rights and obligations withrespect to the software.To obtain warranty service, you must deliver the product, freight prepaid, in eitherits original packaging or packaging affording an equal degree of protection to theSONY authorized service facility specified. Proof of purchase in the form of a billof sale or receipted invoice which is evidence that the unit is within the warrantyperiod must be presented to obtain warranty service. Additional information onhow to obtain warranty service is provided below.This Limited Warranty is invalid if the factory applied serial number has beenaltered or removed from the Product.PRODUCT REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS LIMITEDWARRANTY IS THE EXCLUSIVE REMEDY OF THE PURCHASER. SONYSHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ONTHIS PRODUCT. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLELAW, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE ON THIS PRODUCT IS LIMITED IN DURATION TOTHE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequentialdamages, or allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so theabove limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. In addition if you enter intoa service contract with the SONY Partnership within ninety (90) days of the dateof sale, the limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts does not apply toyou. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may haveother rights which vary from state to state.For your convenience, SONY ELECTRONICS INC. has established the followingtelephone number and web site for warranty service assistance, resolution of aservice problem, or for product information or operation: 1-877-669-SONY (7669)or visit: www.my.sony.com/smartcard.RC-S320© 2004 Sony Corporation Printed in Japanhttp://www.my.sony.com/smartcardOperating InstructionsBefore operating the unit, please read these Operating Instructionsthoroughly and retain them for future reference.Contactless IC CardReader/Writer (for USB)FeliCa is a technology system developed by Sony Corporation forcontactless IC cards.Printed on 100% recycled paper using VOC (Volatile OrganicCompound)-free vegetable oil based ink.US1UC.p65 6/7/04, 1:07 PM1
RC-S320 (US) 2-159-374-11(1)RC-S320(US) 2-159-374-11(1)UnpackingMake sure your carton contains everything listed below.• Reader/Writer unit• Operating Instructions (this document)Reader/Writer SetupWhen you use the Reader/Writer for the first time, perform theprocedures below.Notes•Do not plug the Reader/Writer into the computerbefore you install the FeliCa Reader/Writer Software.• The Reader/Writer does not work with the Smart Card unlessthe software has been installed onto your computer. You shouldhave already downloaded the software that enables theReader/Writer and Smart Card to function when you purchasedor signed-up for the Smart Card on-line. If not, follow thesesteps.• The FeliCa Reader/Writer Software may be updated withenhancements. You’ll be notified when they occur.1Confirm that the Reader/Writer is unpluggedfrom your computer.2Download and Install the FeliCa Reader/WriterSoftware.1Start up your computer.2If you use Windows 2000 or Windows XP, log on to Windowsusing an account/user that can install programs(Administrator Account).3Shut down all active programs. If virus protection software isactive, the installation may not be completed properly.4Download the FeliCa Reader/Writer Software from our Website (http://www.my.sony.com/smartcard).5Click the downloaded file and install it according to theinstructions shown on the display.6If an instruction requesting you to restart the computerappears, restart the computer.<Tips>• If the installation does not complete successfully, remove thewave smart card software using [Add/Remove Applications]found in the computer’s “Control Panel” (if you use WindowsXP, [Add/Remove Programs]), restart the computer, and thenperform the procedure over again from the beginning. Confirmthat the Reader/Writer is unplugged from your computer beforerestarting the computer.• For details on the installation procedure, refer to our Web site(http://www.my.sony.com/smartcard).Using the Reader/Writer1Put Your Smart Card or Your Device Using FeliCaChip Technology on the Reader/Writer.Put the Smart Card or device on the Reader/Writer so that thecenter of the Smart Card or device comes to just above theFeliCa Platform Mark.a) A FeliCa Platform Mark indicates that the product isdesigned for a multiapplication platform using the FeliCatechnology.Notes• If the surface on which you put the Reader/Writer is made of metal,the Reader/Writer may not operate properly.• Make sure to put only one Smart Card or device on the read/writesurface. If you put more than one card or device on this surface atone time, the Reader/Writer will not operate properly.• When you put the Smart card or device on the Reader/Writer, if aportion of the card or of the device extends off the read/write surface,or if the card or device is tilted, the Reader/ Writer may not operateproperly.• The timing for placing the Smart Card or device is defined by theservice you use. Follow the instructions shown on the display.• If you use Windows 2000, when you intend to unplug the Reader/Writer, first, click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon on the taskbaron the Windows screen to stop the Reader/Writer device, and then,pull out the connector on the cable.<Tip>The ACTIVE lamp lights up or flashes to indicate that theReader/Writer is ready to accept the Smart Card or device orthat the Reader/Writer is communicating with the Smart Card ordevice (see the illustration below).For the latest information on the Reader/Writer, refer to ourWeb site (http://www.my.sony.com/smartcard).3Plug the Reader/Writer into the USB Port on YourComputer.Insert the connector on the cable of the Reader/Writer to theUSB port on your computer. Now you are ready to put theSmart Card on the Reader/Writer and begin your Smart Cardset up. For details, visit www.my.sony.com/smartcard.NoteIf you connect a USB hub between the Reader/Writer and thecomputer, the Reader/Writer may not be recognized properly.4Confirm the Reliability of the Operation Usingthe Self-Diagnosis Function.1Put your Smart Card or your device using FeliCa chiptechnology on the Reader/Writer (For details, see “Using theReader/Writer” on the next column).2Click the Windows Start button, point to [Programs] (if youuse Windows XP, [All programs]), point to [Sony FeliCaReader Writer], and then click [Self-diagnosis of ReaderWriter].3Carry out the self-diagnosis test according to the instructionsshown on the display.<Tip>The self-diagnosis program can be used even if you do not putthe Smart Card or device on the Reader/Writer. However, in thiscase, the program checks only the operation of the Reader/Writer itself. It can not check the communication functionbetween the Smart Card or device and the Reader/Writer.Trademarks and Copyright• The FeliCa Reader/Writer Software is a product of SonyCorporation. The copyright and any other rights to this softwareare reserved by Sony Corporation or each person who owns thatright.• FeliCa and the FeliCa logo are registered trademarks of SonyCorporation.• PaSoRi is a trademark of Sony Corporation.• FeliCa Platform Mark is a trademark of FeliCa Networks, Inc.• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks or trademarksof Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.• No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in anyform or by any means, electronic or mechanical, for any purpose,without the express written permission of Sony Corporation.• Information in this document is subject to change without priornotice.• All other company, product, and system names mentioned hereinmay be the registered trademarks or trademarks of ours or of theirrespective companies. Furthermore, “” and “” are notmentioned in each case in this document.Device usingFeliCa chiptechnologyFeliCa PlatformMark a)CardUS1UC.p65 6/7/04, 1:07 PM2

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