Equip USB2.0 PCMCIA Adapter 2 Port User Manual
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USB2.0 PCMCIA Adapter 2 Port
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Content
Package Contents
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Important Precautions
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1. Introduction
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1.1 General Information
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1.2 Key Features
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1.3 Specifications
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1.4 Product Layout
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1.5 Minimum System Requirements
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2. Software Driver Installation
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2.1 Windows XP, Vista
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2.2 Windows 2000, ME, 98SE
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2.3 Verifying the Windows installation
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Verifying Windows XP, Vista Installation
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Verifying Windows 2000 Installation
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Verifying Windows Me Installation
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Verifying Windows 98 SE Installation
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2.4 Mac OS
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Installing the driver in Mac OS 10.1.x
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Installing the driver in Mac OS 10.2.x
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Verifying the MAC OS driver installation
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3 Hardware Installation
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4 External Power Adapter
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4.1 Low-power USB Peripherals
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4.2 4.2 High-power USB Peripherals
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4.3 Specifications
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4.4 Connecting the Power Adapter
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5 Troubleshooting
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Package Contents
1x USB 2.0 PCMCIA Adapter 2 Port
1x Setup CD
If any of the above items is missing or appear broken, contact your supplier immediately.
Important Precautions
Before getting started, read these instructions and keep them for later reference.
1. Do not disassemble or modify the product in any way. Disassembly or modification may
not only void warranty, but could cause damage or lead to fires or electric shock. Do not
use or store the product in damp locations. Liquid coming in contact with the product may
cause damage or lead to fires or electric shock.
2. Before removing the USB 2.0 PCMCIA Adapter from its anti-static package, safely
discharge any static electricity build-up by touching an unpainted piece of metal, which
may damage the computer or the USB 2.0 PCMCIA Adapter.
3. This product is for general computer use. It is not to be used as equipment requiring
exceptional reliability, particularly when the breakdown or malfunction of this product
may jeopardize life or health (such as aerospace equipment, atomic power control
systems, traffic-related equipment, transportation equipment, industrial robotics,
combustion equipment, various safety devices, and life-support systems).
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1. Introduction
1.1 General Information
The USB 2.0 PCMCIA Adapter provides two convenient USB 2.0 ports to a PC or
Mac notebook computer for connecting high-speed mass storage devices, cameras,
printers, and other USB devices.
1.2 Key Features
• Provides two USB 2.0 downstream ports
• Fully backward compatible with USB 1.1 devices
• Compliant with EHCI, OHCI, 32-bit CardBus and PCMCIA Type II specifications
• Supports high-speed data transfer rate up to 480Mbps
• Supports hot swapping and Plug-and-Play capability
• Provides bus fault detection and over current protection
• Supports more power current to improve most of high-powered devices connection
without auxiliary power requirements.
1.3 Specifications
Chipset NEC
Interface 32-bit CardBus type II slot
Connectors Two USB 2.0 downstream ports
Date Transfer Rate Supports high-speed 480Mbps / full-speed 12Mbps / low-speed 1.5Mbps
Protection By resetable fuse protected
Environmental Operating Temperature: 5°C ~ 40 °C
Storage Temperature: -20°C ~ 60°C
Operating Humidity: 0% ~ 80% RH, non-condensing
Certification FCC Class B, ICES-003, CE
Output Voltage DC +5V per port
Output Current Bus powered:
Approximately 1000 mA total, 500 mA per port
Specifications are subject to revision or update without notice.
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1.4 Product Layout
1.5 Minimum System Requirements
Windows PC:
• Pentium 133MHz or higher
• One available CardBus or PCMCIA Type II slot
• CD or DVD drive
• Windows 98SE, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista
Macintosh:
• Mac OS 10.1 or later
• One available CardBus slot
2. Software Driver Installation
2.1 Windows XP, Vista
The USB 2.0 PCMCIA Adapter works with the Windows XP/Vista standard built-in driver
provided by Microsoft Corporation. Therefore, no additional driver software is necessary.
1. When the USB 2.0 PCMCIA Adapter is inserted as per instructions in Chapter 3, the
"New Hardware Wizard" will launch, and recognize the USB 2.0 PCMCIA Adapter as a
"NEC PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller".
2. Windows will automatically install the correct driver and display a confirmation.
Installation is now complete and the USB 2.0 PCMCIA Adapter is ready for use.
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