2665 Series Operation Manual
EZT-2665-8000/6
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4.8.1.2
W
INDOWS
7
DEVICE DRIVER SET
-
UP
1.
Note
A
DMINISTRATOR
P
RIVILEGE
is required to install Easytrak Alpha in
Windows 7.
2.
In Device Manager make a note of any serial port numbers already taken by
other devices, e.g. COM1, COM2 etc.
3.
With Easytrak Alpha switched off ensure the USB cable is fitted between
Alpha and the computer.
4.
Switch Alpha power on.
5.
The response of the computer will vary depending upon how it has been
previously configured, in particular Windows Update. A message can be
displayed saying that drivers could not be found.
6.
Clicking the Further information link on the message can bring up a message
box similar to that below.
7.
If the computer is connected to the
I
NTERNET
, drivers can normally be
downloaded and installed automatically via Windows Update; select “Search
for Updates”.
8.
Make a note of the numbers of the two new COM ports generated e.g.
COM3, COM4 etc.
9.
However, if Internet access is not available proceed with the following
instructions.