Polar Electro Polar IrDA USB 2.0 User Manual

Usb 2.0 adapter and bridge driver

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Polar IrDA USB 2.0 Adapter and Bridge Driver
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  • Page 1 Polar IrDA USB 2.0 Adapter and Bridge Driver User Manual...
  • Page 2 No other use is intended or implied. To use the Polar IrDA 2.0 Adapter and IrDA 2.0 Bridge Driver you need Windows® 98, Windows® ME, Windows® 2000 or Windows® XP Operations System on your computer. Make sure you have also...
  • Page 3: Driver Installation

    2. Driver Installation We recommend you start by installing the USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Driver. The Driver installation will start automatically when you select OK. However, if it does not, open the CD Driver IR721 and select Autorun. On Windows Operation System, select folder WinDriver and setup.exe file.
  • Page 4 2. Driver Installation Click Next to continue:...
  • Page 5 2. Driver Installation To select a folder where setup will install files click Browse or to accept the suggested folder, click Next:...
  • Page 6 2. Driver Installation USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Driver is being installed:...
  • Page 7 2. Driver Installation If you are using the Windows XP Operating System, a warning sign will pop up indicating that the software has not passed Windows Logo testing. Click Continue Anyway to proceed:...
  • Page 8 2. Driver Installation Click Finish to complete USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Driver installation:...
  • Page 9 2. Driver Installation...
  • Page 10: Hardware Installation

    3. Hardware Installation Plug in the Polar IRDA USB 2.0 Adapter to the USB port of your computer. You will either a) see a few pop-up screens momentarily as the device is being recognized (no user intervention required) OR...
  • Page 11 3. Hardware Installation b) you are automatically taken through a New Hardware Installation Wizard. In this case, plugging in the Polar IrDA USB 2.0 Adapter, triggers also the driver installation wizard. Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard is shown.
  • Page 12 3. Hardware Installation If you have not installed the Driver earlier, select the appropriate file now and click Next:...
  • Page 13 3. Hardware Installation The software has been found and is being restored and backed up:...
  • Page 14 3. Hardware Installation Click Finish to start using your new Polar IRDA USB 2.0 Adapter and USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Driver:...
  • Page 15 3. Hardware Installation...
  • Page 16 4. Detection The Polar IrDA USB 2.0 Adapter is installed correctly when the red LED light on the side of it starts to flash. You can also check the installation by going to Control Panel > System > Hardware > Device Manager.
  • Page 17 4. Detection Provided the driver has been correctly installed, 'Device Manager' contents and 'Infrared Devices' now include USB 2.0-IrDA-Bridge.
  • Page 18: Establishing Irda Connection With Another Infrared Device

    (39 inches) range from the infrared window at the end of the Adapter. The Polar device will be detected if it is within a 30 degree angle from the infrared window of the Adapter. Leave a minimum of 1 cm (0.4 inches) space between the devices.
  • Page 19 5. Establishing IrDA connection with another infrared device While the two devices are connected and data transfer is in progress, you will see the Data Transfer icon in your Toolbar. Moving the cursor onto this icon will display the connection speed of IrDA link. However, if you see an Infrared Connection icon as pictured below, the two devices are connected but no data is being transferred: As Infrared Connetion icon appears on Toolbar, the Wireless Link icon appears on your desktop:...
  • Page 20 To safely remove the Polar IrDA 2.0 USB Adapter from your PC, click the Safely Remove Hardware icon: Then select the Safely remove USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Once Safe To remove Hardware is shown you can unplug the Polar IrDA 2.0 USB Adapter from the...
  • Page 21 6. Remove Polar IrDA 2.0 USB Adapter from the computer...
  • Page 22 7. Uninstallation To remove the Polar USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Driver from your PC, just re-install the CD into your PC and it will automatically launch the uninstallation procedure. Click Yes to proceed:...
  • Page 23 7. Uninstallation Driver is being removed from your PC:...
  • Page 24 7. Uninstallation Click Finish to complete the uninstallation:...
  • Page 25 7. Uninstallation Alternatively, go to Settings > Control Panel > Add/Remove Program and remove Polar USB 2.0 IrDA Bridge Driver.
  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    ...nothing is blocking the path between the infrared windows of the devices..there is no other infrared device nearby..your Polar wrist unit is in the connection mode..the battery of your Polar wrist unit does not need replacing (i.e. low battery symbol on the display).
  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    9. Technical Specifications Polar IrDA USB 2.0 Adapter Connection Power Source Speed Transmission Angle Transmission Distance Connects directly to standard PC or Notebook USB port Direct from USB port, no external power required. Transmits and receives data speed at 9.6K, 19.2K, 38.4K, 57.6K115.2K, 4Mbps (FIR), 16Mbps (VFIR)
  • Page 28 9. Technical Specifications Operation System Compatibility Polar IrDA USB 2.0 Adapter is not water resistant Do not expose it to humidityor use it outdoors. Operating Temperatures: This device complies with part 15 Subpart B /Class B of the FCC Rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1.
  • Page 29: Limited Polar International Guarantee

    USA or Canada. This limited Polar international guarantee is issued by Polar Electro Oy for the consumers who have purchased this product in other countries. Polar Electro Inc. / Polar Electro Oy guarantees to the original consumer/ purchaser of this product that the product will be free from defects in material or workmanship for two years from the date of purchase.
  • Page 30 Copyright © 2006 Polar Electro Oy, FIN-90440 KEMPELE, Finland. Polar Electro Oy is a ISO 9001:2000 certified company. All rights reserved. No part of this manual may be used or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Polar Electro Oy.
  • Page 31: Polar Disclaimer

    Polar Electro Inc./Polar Electro Oy shall not be liable for any damages, losses, costs or expenses, direct, indirect orincidental, consequential or special, arising out of, or related to the use of this material of the products described herein.
  • Page 32 11. Polar Disclaimer Polar Electro Oy, Professorintie 5, 90440 KEMPELE, FINLAND, Tel: +358 8 5202 100, Fax: +358 8 5202 300, www.polar.fi...

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