INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the USB Infrared Smartbeam (USB-IrDA Adapter) from Belkin. The USB-Infrared Smartbeam supports FIR (4Mbps) and SIR (115200bps) baud rate to the infrared devices for example: mobile phone, PDA, printers, computers etc. The USB-Infrared Smartbeam is compliant with...
P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd 2/24/04 10:58 AM Page 2 OVERVIEW System Requirements • USB host controller (PCI or PCMCIA interface). • Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP operating system. Package Contents • USB-Infrared Smartbeam • USB Extension Cable • User Manual • CD Note: Please review installation instructions fully before installation as installation differs under Windows 98SE.
P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED Windows 98SE 1. Insert the supplied CD Rom and then connect the USB-Infrared Smartbeam to the USB host controller of PC or Notebook. 2. Click “Next” to continue the driver installation. 3. Select “Search for the best driver for your device.” Click “Next” to continue.
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P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED 4. Select “Specify a location” , click “Browse” then browse to the folder named “Drv98” on the supplied CD. Click “Next” to continue. 5. Click “Next” to continue. INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED 2/24/04 10:58 AM SMARTBEAM SMARTBEAM...
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P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED 6. You maybe required to enter your Windows 98SE CD, if requested please insert the Windows 98SE CD. Click “OK” to continue 7. Click “Finish” to complete the driver installation. 8. Once installation is complete you will need to restart your computer. Click “Yes”...
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P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED 9. Move the cursor to the IRDA icon in the system tray near the clock. Click the mouse right button to select “Open” item. 10. Select “Options” item. Click “Enable infrared communication” check option to enable. Click “OK”...
P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED Windows ME 1. Insert the supplied CD and double click on “my computer”, then double click your CD rom drive. A list of files will be displayed. Double click the “SETUP.EXE” program file to install the USB-Infrared Smartbeam.
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P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd 2/24/04 10:58 AM Page 8 INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED SMARTBEAM 4. Click “Finish” to complete the driver installation. 5. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”. Click “Finish” to reboot your computer. Once restarted connect the USB-Infrared Smartbeam into your USB port of your PC or Notebook.
P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED Windows 2000 1. Insert the supplied CD, double click on “my computer”, then double click your CD rom drive. A list of files will be displayed. Double click the “SETUP.EXE” program file to install the USB-Infrared Smartbeam 2.
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P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd 2/24/04 10:58 AM Page 10 INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED SMARTBEAM 4. Click “Finish” and then plug the USB-Infrared Smartbeam into the USB port of your PC or Notebook.
P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED Windows XP 1. Insert the supplied CD and double click on “my computer”, then double click your CD rom drive. A list of files will be displayed. Double click the “SETUP.EXE” program file to install the USB-Infrared Smartbeam.
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P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd 2/24/04 10:58 AM Page 12 INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED SMARTBEAM 4. Select “Continue Anyway” button to continue 5. Click “Finish” and then plug the USB-Infrared Smartbeam into the USB port of your PC or Notebook.
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P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd 2/24/04 10:58 AM Page 13 INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED SMARTBEAM 6. Select “Install the software automatically” and click “Next” to continue. 7. Click “Continue Anyway” button to continue.
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P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd 2/24/04 10:58 AM Page 14 INSTALL THE DRIVER OF USB-INFRARED SMARTBEAM 8. Click “Finish” to complete the hardware installation.
P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd 2/24/04 10:58 AM Page 15 INSTALLATION Ensuring that the USB-Infrared Smartbeam is installed successfully under Windows 98SE/ME Right click “My computer”, select properties and then select “Device Manager”. Please ensure that the 4 highlighted entries are listed. If these are not listed, or installed with an exclamation mark please fully uninstall using instructions listed below.
P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd 2/24/04 10:58 AM Page 16 INSTALLATION Ensuring that the USB-Infrared Smartbeam is installed successfully under under Windows 2000/XP Right click “My computer” , select properties. Click “Hardware” , then select “Device Manager”. Please ensure that the USB-Infrared Smartbeam is listed as below. If this is not the case please uninstall and re-install the device using the instructions listed below...
P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd REMOVAL OF THE USB-INFRARED Windows 98SE/ME 1. Click start, control panel. Double click Add/Remove Programs Select the “USB-IrDA Adapter” and click “Add/Remove” to uninstall the driver. 2. Click “Yes” to uninstall the USB-Infrared Smartbeam. 2/24/04 10:58 AM SMARTBEAM Page 17...
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P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd REMOVAL OF THE USB-INFRARED 3. You may see the message listed below, if so Click “Yes” to continue. 4. Select “Yes, I want to restart my computer now.” Unplug the “USB-Infrared Smartbeam” and click finish to restart the computer 2/24/04 10:58 AM SMARTBEAM...
P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd REMOVAL OF THE USB-INFRARED Windows 2000/XP 1. Click start, then control panel and double click “Add/Remove Programs (for Windows 2000)” “Add or Remove Programs (for Windows XP)”and double click. Select the “USB-IrDA Adapter” item and click “Change/Remove” to uninstall the driver. 2.
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P74479ea_F5U235ea_uk.qxd 2/24/04 10:58 AM Page 20 REMOVAL OF THE USB-INFRARED SMARTBEAM 3. Click “Finish” and unplug the USB-Infrared Smartbeam.
Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.
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