Windows 2000 Driver Installation
1. Insert the provided driver disk to floppy disk drive.
2. Choose floppy disk A:, and double click the file “Setup”.
3. The SigmaTel USB-IrDA InstallShield Wizard appears.
4. Click “Next” to continue.
5. The Wizard shows “License Agreement”, click “Yes” to accept the
agreement. Click “Next” to copy program files required for installation.
6. Connect the round plug of the supplied power cable to the power jack next
to the upstream port on the hub. Connect the type-B connector of the USB
cable to the upstream port. Plug the type-A connector of the USB cable to
the host USB port.
7. The computer will complete the driver installation.
8. Choose “Finish” to complete the installation. The Fast Infrared USB hub is
ready for use.
Checking Installation
You can now verify the installation by looking at the listings in the Device Manger.
(Go there by Start-Settings-Control Panel-System-Hardware-Device Manager).
The listings of “SigmaTel USB-IR Dongle” under “Infrared Devices” indicating the
drivers for the IrDA USB device have been properly installed.
In the Control Panel, a “Wireless Link” icon is added.
The plug-and-play icon in the device tray at the lower right hand corner of the
desktop indicates the IrDA USB device is currently plugged in. Double click on the
icon reveals that the IrDA USB device is working properly.
File Transfer over Infrared
To send a file from the computer connected with Fast Infrared USB Hub:
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Point the IrDA USB port at the Infrared Port on the other computer.
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Both systems detect each other and connect.
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The “IR” icon in the system tray on the Taskbar is activated.
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A “Wireless Link” icon appears on the Desktop.
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Double-click on the “IR” icon, or “Wireless Link” icon, will bring up the
Wireless Link dialog box.
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Locate the folder from “Look in” and select the files that you want to send.
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Click on the “Send” button.
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If the notebook or other computer is running Windows 2000 or ME, the file will
not be sent until permission to receive the file is confirmed on the notebook or
other computer. When asked “Do you want to accept this file?”, click “Yes”.
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The file is now transmitted to the other computer. The “IR” icon in the System
Tray changes to show actual file data transfer.
To receive a file from the other computer running Windows 2000:
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Select a default folder to “received files”. The default folder is the “Desktop”.
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To select a new default folder, double-click on the “Wireless Link”.
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Click on the “Properties” button to bring up the dialog box.
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The default location for received files is displayed. Click on “Browse” button.
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Select a folder of your choice or the “My Received Files” folder.
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Click “OK” to set the new default folder.
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Click “OK” to accept the new default folder to store received files.
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