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User’ s Guide XTNDAccess ™ IrDA PC Adapter.
2 Copyright and T rademark Information The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright© 2000 - 2001 Extended Systems Incorporated. All rights reserved. This document refers to numerous products by their trade names. XTNDAccess IrDA PC Adapter (ESI-9680) is a product of Extended Systems Incorporated.
3 Overview The XTNDAccess IrDA PC Adapter provides a cable-free method of moving data between portable infrared-equipped devices and a desktop computer . T ypical portable devices include PDAs (Personal Digital Assistants), cellular phones, digital cameras, Windows CE devices and portable computers.
4 XTNDAccess IrDA PC Adapter Package Contents In addition to the documentation, the Adapter package contains the following items: • XTNDAccess IrDA PC Adapter • QuickBeam Suite CD-ROM NOTE : Additional installation instructions and troubleshooting tips are included in the online documentation on the CD-ROM.
5 Installing the Hardware T o install the Adapter hardware: 1. T urn of f your desktop computer . 2. Attach the 9-pin serial connector to the serial port on your desktop computer . NOTE : Make a note of the COM port for this serial port which will be referenced during the setup.
6 Infrared Software Installation for Windows 95/98/NT For Windows 95, 98 and NT operating systems, infrared drivers and applications are provided on the QuickBeam Suite CD-ROM. T o install the infrared software: 1. Insert the QuickBeam Suite CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive on your desktop computer .
7 Infrared Setup for Windows Me For Windows Me, no additional drivers or applications are required to use the XTNDAccess IrDA PC Adapter . However , the following setup must be performed in order for the Adapter to work with your computer . 1. V erify the serial connector of the Adapter is attached to a serial port of the computer .
8 j . Select ESI-9680 JetEye Serial Infrared Device as the Infrared Transceiver and click Next. k. Select the appropriate physical COM port to which the device is connected and click Next. l . Use the default V irtual COM and LPT port selections (unless other numbers are desired) and click Next.
9 Infrared Setup for Windows 2000 For Windows 2000, no additional drivers or applications are required to use the XTNDAccess IrDA PC Adapter . However , the following setup must be performed in order for the Adapter to work with your computer . 1. V erify the serial connector of the Adapter is attached to a serial port of the computer .
10 Infrared Setup for Windows XP For W indows XP , no additional drivers or applications are required to use the XTNDAccess IrDA PC Adapter . However , the following setup must be performed in order for the Adapter to work with your computer . 1. V erify the serial connector of the Adapter is attached to a serial port of the computer .
11 Using the XTNDAccess IrDA PC Adapter Position the Adapter so the infrared window is within three feet (one meter) of the infrared port of your portable device, leaving an unobstructed path between the two units. 12. Click Finish . The Adapter will now begin to search for infrared devices in range.
12 T ransferring Files Windows 95/98/NT The QuickBeam Suite CD-ROM includes the QuickBeam file transfer utility . This utility allows you to transfer files and folders between two infrared- equipped computers. QuickBeam must be installed and running on your desktop computer prior to sending and receiving files.
13 T roubleshooting If you are unable to communicate between your desktop computer and portable devices, your problem may be related to a variety of issues. Review the following areas and make the necessary adjustments. ¾ V erify the indicator light on the Adapter flashes every 3 seconds.
14 ¾ Y our portable device may be out of range or misaligned with the Adapter . Try repositioning the infrared devices. ¾ Isolate which device is not communicating by using a third infrared device, such as a printer or another portable computer, to test connections.
15 T echnical Support Cont act Information Contact your local distributor/reseller representative for general support questions concerning this product. If you would like to contact us via the Internet, you can reach us at: www.extendedsystems.com T echnical Support representatives, located in Boise, Idaho, USA, are available from 7 a.
16 Hardware W arranty Extended Systems Incorporated warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the purchaser for a period of one (1) year from the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the product.
17 day period, purchaser has the right to return the product and apply the full purchase price toward the purchase of the other product. Any other return will be subject to Extended Systems’ existing restocking policy .
18 Regulatory Information FCC This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation.
19 VCCI This is a Class 2 product based on the standard of the V oluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from Information T echnology Equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference.
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