Duel Systems DuelAdapter Quick Troubleshooting Manual

DuelAdapter

Windows XP

Quick Troubleshooting Guide

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Overview

This quick troubleshooting guide was created for people using the DuelAdapter (ExpressCard to PCMCIA
adapter) with computers running Windows XP Home, Media Center and Professional Edition operating
systems. A separate guide is available for Apple/Mac OS 10.X users.

DuelAdapter Components

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1. PCMCIA Card interface

2. Cable

3. ExpressCard interface (to computer)

Summary

1. Start computer without connecting the DuelAdapter

2. On the Duel Adapter, confirm "A-B" switch is in "B" position for Windows XP operating system.

3. Plug-in DuelAdapter ExpressCard interface into computer’s ExpressCard slot

4. Go to Start Ö Settings Ö Control Panel Ö System Ö Hardware Ö Device Manager

5. Confirm computer recognizes DuelAdapter

6. Plug in your PCMCIA card into the DuelAdapter’s PCMCIA interface

7. Confirm computer recognizes PCMCIA card

8. Additional troubleshooting steps

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Check Position of 'A-B' Switch

Note: There is a small 'A B' imprint on
the bottom side of the ExpressCard
enclosure. Use a small screwdriver or
paperclip to change the switch position to
'B' as required.

Plug in DuelAdapter-into Computer ExpressCard Slot

Go to Device Manager

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