IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide Revision 1.50 28 Jun 2004 www.ifoundrysys.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide Copyright © 2002, 2003 iFoundry Systems All Rights Reserved. Information contained within this document is part of the intellectual property of iFoundry Systems (“IFS”). No part of this document may be copied or reproduced in any form or by any means without the prior written consent of IFS. IFS makes no warranties with respect to this document and disclaims any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide 1 PRODUCT OVERVIEW Thank you for purchasing the IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter. 1.1 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 1.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide 1.3 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. 1.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide 2 INSTALLING THE DRIVER This section describes the steps for installing the driver software for this product. 2.1 Before starting Installation should be a fairly straightforward process.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide 2.2 Order of presentation The installation procedures presented in this section are arranged in the following order: • Windows 98/98SE, Windows ME, • Windows 2000/Pro & Windows XP/Pro. 2.3 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.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • the following screen will appear. It will be useful to note the driver version indicate at the bottom left of the screen, which would be helpful in the event of any technical support issues. In this example, the version number is V1.28. Users should check their CD for the specific version numbers shipped for their devices. • click on Install IFSYS-8003A driver to install the adapter’s Windows driver, or any of the other options as desired.
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.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide 2.4 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.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide When installation starts, you will encounter the screen on the right momentarily, before the screen below appears: • Click Next to continue.
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.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • If you press the Browse button, the following screen will appear.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • Once you press the Next button in the Installation Wizard screen, the installation process will begin. While files are being installed, progress will be indicated in the following window.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • When installation is almost complete, the following screen appears. For best results, ignore the instructions on the screen and avoid plugging in the adapter until the PC is restarted.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • At this point, further file copying will ensue. While this is taking place, the following message will be displayed. • After a short while, the following screen will appear.
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. • Select Yes, I want to restart my computer now and click Finish to restart your system.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • Note: The following screens may not appear for Windows ME installations. • Once the system comes up and after the Windows “desktop” re-appears, plug in your adapter. When you have done so, you will see the following screen. This means that Windows has detected the adapter and is installing the driver for it. You may encounter the following message requesting the W indows CDROM, as shown below.
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.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • When copying has been completed, Windows will be returned to the desktop, with no further apparent installation activity. Your system must be restarted at this point for proper functioning of the Infrared capability that Windows has just installed. • Restart the system, keeping the IFSYS-8003 adapter connected to the USB port on your PC.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide 2.5 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.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide When installation starts, you will encounter the screen on the right momentarily, before the screen below appears: • Click Next to continue.
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.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • If you press the Browse button, the following screen will appear.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • Once you click Next in the Installation Wizard screen, the installation process will begin. While files are being installed, progress will be indicated in the following window.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • When installation is complete, the following screen appears.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • At this point you may choose one of two options: • Option 1 - Restart the system before proceeding. iFoundry strongly advises you restart your PC at this time (in general after installing any hardware or software on your system), to ensure that the installation has “settled”. • Option 2 - Plug in the IFSYS-8003 adapter without restarting the PC. • Users should typically not encounter a problem when proceeding with this option.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • 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). The infrared icon is the leftmost icon in this illustration.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide 3 REMOVING THE DRIVER This section will show you how to uninstall the IFSYS-8003 driver from your Windows operating system, should you have a need to do so. 3.1 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. It is possible that actual screens you encounter on your system may differ from the ones shown in this section.
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.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • Right click on Infrared Communication Device, and click Remove.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • Windows will inform that you are about to remove the Infrared Communication Device. Click OK to proceed. • It will take a moment to complete this action, after which the following screen will be displayed. Click No to avoid restarting the PC now.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • Next, under Network Adapters section in Device Manager, right click on IFSYS8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter, and click Remove.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • Windows will ask you to confirm that you want to remove the adapter. Click OK to proceed. • When asked if you would like to restart your PC, click No.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • At this point, in Device Manager, you should be able to see that the Infrared Devices and IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter entries have been removed.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • Now click Start->Settings->Control Panel. This will bring up the Windows Control Panel, as shown below. • Double-click Add/Remove Programs.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • The following screen will appear. Select IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter as shown below, and click the Add/Remove button.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • The following screen will appear for a moment, while Windows prepares to remove the adapter, followed by the screen below. • Click Yes to proceed.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • While Windows is uninstalling the adapter, progress is indicated by the following screen.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • 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.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide 3.2 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. To start the uninstall process, click on Start->Settings->Control Panel. This will bring up the Windows Control Panel.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • 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.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • While Windows prepares for uninstallation, you will see the following screen momentarily, followed by the one below it. • Click Yes to proceed.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide • Windows will then begin to remove the driver while displaying progress on the screen below.
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 • Restart the PC. • When the Windows desktop next appears upon restarting, the IFSYS-8003 driver drive, remove them. will have at that point been removed from the system.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide 4 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 is required, you may be requested to check the driver version installed on your system. This can be determined from the splash screen upon inserting your installation CD and noting the driver version at the bottom left of the screen.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide 5 SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS 1 Regulatory EN55022:1994 EN55022:1994 2 3 4 5 Susceptibility Compliance EN61000-4-3:1996 EN61000-4-2:1995 EN61000-4-6:1996 EN61000-4-4:1995 Safety Compliance EN 60950 Environmental Conditions Temperature (Operating) Temperature (Storage) Humidity (Operating) Humidity (Storage) Dimensions & Weight Dimensions (without cable) Cable length Weight Page 46 of 50 Radiated Emissions Conducted Emissions Class B Class B Electromag
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide 6 FCC STATEMENT This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
IFSYS-8003 IrDA FIR USB Adapter User Guide 7 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.
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