IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide Revision 1.50 28 Jun 2004 www.ifoundrysys.com...
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PRODUCT OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing the IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter. Features The IFSYS-8003 adapter: connects to the computer through the USB port, is easy to install, has a flashing LED to indicate infrared transfer activity IrDA link works at up to 4Mbps...
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IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide System requirements The IFSYS-8003 Adapter: works with the following Microsoft Operating Systems – Windows 98/98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000 family, Windows XP family, requires PC with USB V1.1 (or later) ports Note that some use modes may require additional software that should be provided by your device manufacturer.
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Windows 98/98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000/Pro & Windows XP/Pro. Starting the installation The driver software resides on the CD that comes with the IFSYS-8003 adapter. To install it follow these steps: insert the CD in the PC’s CDROM driver, this should automatically display the driver installation screen.
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IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide when started, the installation software will identify the version of Windows operating system and install the appropriate drivers. At this point, installation will proceed in a manner dependent on the version of Windows installed on your system.
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IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide Windows 98 & Windows ME installation This section will guide you in installing the IFSYS-8003 adapter under the Windows 98, Windows 98SE or Windows ME operating systems. It is possible that actual screens you encounter on your system may differ from the ones shown in this section.
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IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide Your system will need to be restarted to continue the installation process. Please ensure that the Installation CD is removed from the drive and that the adapter is not plugged in at this time.
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IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide Note: The following screens may not appear for Windows ME installations. The following screen may appear. If it does, select the CDROM drive using the Browse button as necessary, and click OK. Windows will now copy the required files from your Windows CDROM.
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Windows desktop). In this instance, the icon is shown to the left of the displayed time. At this point, the IFSYS-8003 adapter will have been fully configured for use. You may additionally need to install software provided by your device manufacturer.
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IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide Windows 2000 & Windows XP installation This section will guide you in installing the IFSYS-8003 adapter under the Windows 2000/Pro and Windows XP/Pro operating systems. It is possible that actual screens you encounter on your system may differ from the ones shown in this section.
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IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide The following Installation Wizard screen will be displayed indicating the location to which the drivers for the adapter will be installed. You may choose to change the installation location by pressing the Browse...
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>Restart sequence to restart your PC. When the Windows “desktop” once again re-appears, plug in the IFSYS-8003 adapter, If you chose option 2, click Finish and plug in the IFSYS-8003 adapter, In either case, upon plugging in the IFSYS-8003 adapter Windows will automatically load the drivers for it.
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When the drivers have been loaded, you should be able to observe the following activity: LED on the IFSYS-8003 adapter flashes every few seconds (this “discovery” process allows a nearby infrared device to be sensed), If a nearby device is discovered, you should see the following icon in the Windows system tray (located on the bottom right hand corner of the Windows desktop).
Uninstalling the Windows 98 or Windows ME driver This section will show you how to uninstall the IFSYS-8003 driver from the Windows 98, Windows 98SE or Windows ME operating system.
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IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide To start the uninstall process, right-click on the My Computer icon on your PC Desktop and click Properties. This will bring up the screen below. Click on the Device Manager tab. This will show you what devices you have installed on your PC.
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When completed, the screen below will be displayed. Remove the IFSYS-8003 adapter from your PC, and click Finish to restart it. In case the installation CD-ROM is in the CD drive, remove that before the PC is restarted. When the Windows desktop next appears upon restarting, the IFSYS-8003 driver will have at that point been removed from the system.
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IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide Uninstalling the Windows 2000 or Windows XP driver This section will show you how to uninstall the IFSYS-8003 driver from the Windows 2000/Pro and Windows XP/Pro operating system. It is possible that actual screens you encounter on your system may differ from the ones shown in this section.
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Double-click Add or Remove Programs. The following screen will appear. Windows will list all software you have installed on your system. Search for the IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter entry and highlight it with your mouse. Click the Change/Remove button.
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IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide When completed, the following screen will appear. If the IFSYS-8003 adapter is plugged in, and/or installation CD-ROM is in the CD drive, remove them. Restart the PC. When the Windows desktop next appears upon restarting, the IFSYS-8003 driver will have at that point been removed from the system.
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IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide SUPPORT Please visit iFoundry’s website at www.ifoundrysys.com for the latest information related to your adapter. Technical support, knowledge base, and updated drivers can be obtained at this site. In case any technical support...
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide LIMITED WARRANTY STATEMENT iFoundry Systems warrants that this products is new or has been remanufactured to meet new standards using new or serviceable used parts. iFoundry Systems makes no other warranty, either expressed or implied, with respect to this product. iFoundry Systems specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.