
User Guide
308 USB Virtual COM
Interface
Version 2.00
Printed on 12 April, 2007

Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2007 CIPHERLAB CO., LTD.
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agreement containing restrictions on use and disclosure and is also protected by copyright law. Reverse
engineering of the software is prohibited.
Due to continued product development this information may change without notice. The information and
intellectual property contained herein is confidential between CIPHERLAB and the client and remains the
exclusive property of CIPHERLAB CO., LTD. If you find any problems in the documentation, please
report them to us in writing. CIPHERLAB does not warrant that this document is error-free.
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FCC Regulations
This equipment 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 equipment 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. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by
one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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Contents
Copyright Notice II
FCC Regulations III
Preface 1
Revision History ...........................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 1 - Introducing the 308 Virtual COM 3
1.1 Features...................................................................................................................................................4
1.2 Options....................................................................................................................................................4
CHAPTER 2 - Installing the Driver 5
2.1 Run the Pre-Installer ...............................................................................................................................9
2.2 Connect the 308 Device........................................................................................................................17
CHAPTER 3 - Removing the Driver & Setup Files 19

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Preface
The 308 USB Virtual COM Interface provides the USB interface to a rich choice of
CipherLab product, such as the 1000 Series scanners, 8300 Series terminals, and so on.
This product fully complies with USB 2.0 specification and supports Windows
Vista/XP/Me/98se. It ships with a disk containing the associated driver and this installation
guide. To avoid any improper disposal or operation, please read this document thoroughly
before use.
Thank you for choosing CipherLab products!
Revision History
Version Release Date Notes
2.00 Apr. 12, 2007
1.03 Mar. 03, 2007
1.02 Mar. 24, 2005
1.01 Mar. 18, 2005
1.00 Mar. 18, 2005 Official release
New release
Supports Windows Vista driver
Modified: add certification marks on the “Statements” page
Modified: specify “Windows 98se” instead of “Windows 98”
Modified: section 4 – replace the last screenshot

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