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Summary of Contents for CipherLab 308 Virtual COM
- Page 1 User Guide 308 USB Virtual COM Interface Version 2.00 Printed on 12 April, 2007...
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Page 2: Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2007 CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. All rights reserved The software contains proprietary information of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.; it is provided under a license agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law. Reverse engineering of the software is prohibited. -
Page 3: Fcc Regulations
FCC Regulations This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents Copyright Notice FCC Regulations Preface Revision History ............................1 CHAPTER 1 - Introducing the 308 Virtual COM 1.1 Features..............................4 1.2 Options..............................4 CHAPTER 2 - Installing the Driver 2.1 Run the Pre-Installer ..........................9 2.2 Connect the 308 Device........................17 CHAPTER 3 - Removing the Driver & Setup Files... -
Page 7: Preface
The 308 USB Virtual COM Interface provides the USB interface to a rich choice of CipherLab product, such as the 1000 Series scanners, 8300 Series terminals, and so on. This product fully complies with USB 2.0 specification and supports Windows Vista/XP/Me/98se. - Page 8 308 Virtual COM User Guide...
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Page 9: Chapter 1 - Introducing The 308 Virtual Com
H A P T E R Introducing the 308 Virtual COM For connecting your legacy CipherLab product to the USB port of computer, the 308 Virtual COM Interface provides a complete yet flexible solution. -
Page 10: Features
USB to DB-9 (e.g. on your device) USB to DB-15 (e.g. the 1023/1045 scanners, or the 3666 Bluetooth Base ) USB to CipherLab Serial (e.g. on CipherLab cradles or the 8300 Series terminals) USB to 8000 Cradle USB to 1000 Series Scanners... -
Page 11: Chapter 2 - Installing The Driver
H A P T E R Installing the Driver If you are using the 308 Virtual COM Interface for the first time, you must install its driver first. After that, the 308 Virtual COM Interface is a plug-and-play device for Windows Vista/XP/2000/Me/98se. - Page 12 308 USB Virtual COM Interface User Guide...
- Page 13 If you insist on being asked to search Windows Update every time you connect a new device (as shown below), you will be guided through the driver installation by the “Found New Hardware Wizard” after you have run the pre-installer and connected the 308 Virtual COM Interface for the first time.
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Page 15: Run The Pre-Installer
Chapter 2 Installing the Driver 2.1 Run the Pre-Installer Before you run the pre-installer, make sure that there is no previous version of 308 driver available on your computer. Check whether the old 308 driver is displayed on the program list of [Change or Remove Programs] in the Control Panel. - Page 16 308 USB Virtual COM Interface User Guide If you are sure that no previous version of 308 driver is available on your computer, follow the steps described below to install the up-to-date driver. 1. Copy the driver package from the disk to your computer and unzip it. 2.
- Page 17 Chapter 2 Installing the Driver 3. The InstallShield Wizard will guide you through how to install drivers for Windows. Click [Next] to continue.
- Page 18 308 USB Virtual COM Interface User Guide 4. Read the License Agreement and select to accept the terms. Click [Next] to continue.
- Page 19 Chapter 2 Installing the Driver 5. If you wish to change the destination location, click [Change] on the right. Otherwise, click [Next] to continue.
- Page 20 308 USB Virtual COM Interface User Guide 6. Click [Install] to begin the installation.
- Page 21 Chapter 2 Installing the Driver 7. Wait for several seconds while installing drivers. 8. It will install “CP210x USB to UART Bridge Driver” now. If you wish to change the destination location, click [Change Install Location]. Otherwise, click [Install] to continue.
- Page 22 308 USB Virtual COM Interface User Guide 9. Simply click [No] here. Note: The new settings will take effect whether you restart your computer or not. The wizard has successfully installed the associated drivers to your computer. Click [Finish] to exit the wizard.
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Page 23: Connect The 308 Device
The system recognizes the new hardware – “CIPHERLAB 308 USB-to-RS-232 Interface Converter” and “CP210x USB Composite Device” (as shown below). A few seconds later, another message is displayed to inform you that the 308 Virtual COM Interface is ready for use. - Page 24 308 USB Virtual COM Interface User Guide 3. In the [Device Manager], check the list of [Ports (COM & LPT)].
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Page 25: Chapter 3 - Removing The Driver & Setup Files
H A P T E R Removing the Driver & Setup Files Once the installation is completed, you will find the following information from the [Device Manager]: The setup files (i.e. the pre-installer) and the driver itself will be displayed on the program list of [Change or Remove Programs] in the Control Panel. - Page 26 308 Virtual COM User Guide If you wish to remove the whole driver package, simply select the program and click [Remove] one by one. Note: We suggest that you re-start your computer for the new settings to take effect.