7
Connecting Devices to the Adapter
When connecting new devices to the adapter, you may need to
install additional drivers. Consider the following guidelines:
• If your computer is running the Windows
®
98 operating
system, a series of screens appear, beginning with the Add
New Hardware Wizard, to guide you through the driver
installation process.
• If your computer is running the Windows
®
Millennium
Edition, Windows
®
2000 or Windows
®
XP operating
system, the device drivers install automatically.
• When connecting a new device to the adapter, you must run
the Setup or Install program for that device.
• When connecting a device to the adapter, do not force the
cable connector into the port on the adapter, to avoid
possible damage. If the cable connector does not attach
smoothly, turn the connector over and try attaching it again.
Serial Port
To connect serial devices to the adapter and install device
drivers:
1
Disconnect the adapter from your computer’s USB port
(if connected).
2
Attach the RS232 device to the serial port on the
adapter.
3
Reconnect the adapter to your computer’s USB port.
4
Follow any on-screen instructions that may appear to
install the default drivers.
NOTES: The Windows
®
98/Me/2000 operating systems
support Plug and Play operation.
