StarTech.com USB2IR2 Manual

U U S S B B t t o o I I r r D D A A ( ( I I R R ) ) M M i i n n i i A A d d a a p p t t e e r r
U U S S B B 2 2 I I R R 2 2
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a StarTech.com USB
to IrDA (IR) Mini Adapter. The perfect solution
for transferring data to and from portable
devices, the adapter allows you to establish a
wireless gateway for desktop or notebook com-
puters to transfer data using an infrared signal
via an available USB port. Supporting data
transfer rates of up to 115.2Kbps with an effec-
tive range of about one meter, USB2IR2 is ideal
for communicating with PDAs, Cell Phones and
more.
Features
• Compliant with IrDA specification V1.3
• USB Powered, no adapter required
• Fully compliant with USB spec. Rev. 1.1
• Maximum operating distance of 1 Metre
System Requirements
• Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, XP or
TM
Windows Vista operating system
• An available USB port
Package Contents
• 1 x USB IR Adapter
• 1 x 2' (0.6 metre) USB A-A M/F Extension
Cable
• 1 x Software/Driver CD
• 1 x Instruction Manual
Installation
Windows Vista
TM
With the computer powered on, connect the USB IrDA adapter to
an available USB port. Windows should automatically detect a
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new device, and prompt you for driver installation. Please select
Locate and install Driver Software.
Windows will search online for driver updates for the adapter, and
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notify you that it couldn't locate suitable software.
Browse my computer for Driver Software.
Windows will search online for driver updates for the adapter, and
notify you that it couldn't locate suitable software.
Browse my computer for Driver Software. Insert the Driver CD
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into the CD/DVD-ROM drive. On the window that follows, click
the Browse button, then navigate to and select the \S110\IRDA\
folder on the driver CD, then click OK to designate the location.
Once the path to the correct file has been specified, click on Next
to begin installation. You will receive a warning, indicating that the
software you are attempting to install has not been verified. Click
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on Install this driver software anyways, to proceed through
installation.
Once the necessary files have been installed, you will be notified
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that The software for this device has been successfully
installed. Click Close.
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