Belkin P73366-A User Manual

FireWire

CardBus Adapter

Installation Manual

P73366-A F5U512

Introduction and System Requirements

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin FireWire CardBus Adapter.
Now you can add two 400 Mbps FireWire ports to your
Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, or Windows Me computer
system and enjoy the blazing speed and Plug-and-Play ease of
next generation FireWire devices.

Features:

• Two external 400 Mbps IEEE 1394 ports

• OHCI 1.0 compliant

• IEEE 1394a compliant

Minimum Recommended System Requirements:

• 266 Mhz Pentium®II

• 32 Megabytes RAM

• One Free 32-bit, Type II CardBus slot

• Windows®98 SE, Windows 2000, or Windows Me

VideoWave™III SE Minimum Recommended
System Requirements:

• 266 Mhz Pentium II

• 45 MB free hard disk space for program
installation, 1 GB workspace

• 64 MB RAM

• SVGA screen with 4 MB RAM

• Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, or Windows Me

Package Contents:

• Belkin FireWire CardBus Adapter

®

• MGI

VideoWave III SE/PhotoSuite III Installation CD

• Registration Card

• This Users Manual

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Hardware Installation

1. Examine your laptop computer and locate the

CardBus slot(s).

2. Insert the Belkin FireWire CardBus Adapter into a free 32-bit
Type II CardBus slot.

3. Apply power to the laptop and let Windows start normally.

Windows 98 Second Edition Driver Installation

1. When Windows 98 SE has finished loading, the “New

Hardware Wizard” will launch and display a window which
identifies the CardBus Adapter as a “NEC Firewarden
OHCI-Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller”. Click “Next”.

2. Select “Search for the Best Driver for Your Device
(Recommended)”. Click “Next”.

3. Leave all boxes unchecked. Click “Next”.

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4. The “New Hardware Wizard” will now prompt you to select

the driver you wish to install. Select “The Updated Driver
(Recommended)”. Click “Next”.

5. The “New Hardware Wizard” will now locate and install the
proper driver. Click “Next”.

6. You will now be prompted to insert your Windows 98
installation CD.

7. Hardware installation is now complete. Click “Finish”.

Windows 2000 Driver Installation

1. When Windows 2000 has finished loading, the “New

Hardware Wizard” will launch and display a window which
indentifies the CardBus Adapter as a “NEC Firewarden
OHCI-Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller”. Windows will
search its driver database and automatically install the
correct driver. You will now be prompted to restart your
computer. Installation is now complete.

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Windows Me Driver Installation

1. When Windows Me has finished loading, the “New Hardware

Wizard” will launch and display a window which identifies the
CardBus Adapter as a “NEC Firewarden OHCI-Compliant
IEEE 1394 Host Controller”. Windows will search its driver
database and automatically install the correct driver. You will
now be prompted to restart your computer. Installation is
now complete.

Software Installation

1. Insert the CardBus Adapter Installation CD into your

CD-ROM drive. The installation program will automatically
load and display a menu from which you may choose to
install MGI VideoWave III SE, and/or MGI PhotoSuite III. A
comprehensive digital version of the VideoWave III SE users
manual is also provided for your convenience.

IEEE 1394/FireWire Device Troubleshooting

1. Be sure to turn your camcorder on before starting
MGI VideoWave so that the software will recognize
your camcorder.

2. Plug your power supply into any hard drive or other device
that requires power, before you connect to your laptop.

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Information

FCC Statement

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR

We, Belkin Components, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton CA 90220,
declare under our sole responsibility that the product:

to which this declaration relates:
Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this
device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.

CE Declaration of Conformity

We, Belkin Components, declare under our sole responsibility that the F5U512, to which this
declaration relates, is in conformity with Generic Emissions Standard EN50081-1 and with
Generic Immunity Standard EN50082-1 1992.

Belkin Components Limited Lifetime Product Warranty

Belkin Components warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for
its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at
no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges
prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product. Proof of
purchase may be required.

This warranty does not apply if the product has been damaged by accident, abuse, misuse,
or misapplication; if the product has been modified without the written permission of Belkin;
or if any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced.

THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS,
WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. BELKIN SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS
ANY AND ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

No Belkin dealer, agent, or employee is authorized to make any modification, extension, or
addition to this warranty.

BELKIN IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY, OR UNDER ANY OTHER
LEGAL THEORY, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST PROFITS, DOWNTIME,
GOODWILL, DAMAGE TO OR REPROGRAMMING, OR REPRODUCING ANY PROGRAM
OR DATA STORED IN OR USED WITH BELKIN PRODUCTS.

ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY

F5U512

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