IOGear IEEE 1394 User Manual

3-port IEEE 1394 CardBus Adapter

FireWire

User Manual (GPF103)

CardBus Adapter

Thank you for purchasing IOGEAR's FireWire® CardBus adapter, one of the fastest Hi-Speed IEEE 1394 adapters on the market. IOGEAR only manufactures high quality connectivity devices so we are sure you will be satisfied with your purchase. IOGEAR is dedicated to customer service and satisfaction, and wishes you the best with your new FireWire® CardBus adapter.

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We hope you enjoy using your FireWire® CardBus adapter, yet another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR.

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Table of Contents

Package Contents Overview Features

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Requirements Introduction Installation of CardBus Installation of Software Care & Handling Trouble Shooting Technical Support Appendix Specification

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Radio & TV Interference Statement Limited Warranty

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The complete FireWire® CardBus package consists of:

1 GPF103 CardBus adapter 1 CD with ArcSoft ShowBiz video editing software for PC’s 1 User Manual 1 Warranty Registration Card

If any of the items are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately.

Package Contents

Overview

The FireWire® CardBus adapter is yet another innovative FireWire® solution developed by IOGEAR. The FireWire® CardBus adapter offers a complete Hi-Speed connectivity solution at a fraction of the cost of other IEEE 1394 CardBus adapters.

Setup is fast and easy, simply plug in the CardBus card, configure the operating systems and drivers, and you're ready to go. The FireWire® CardBus adapter offers a feature rich interface, complete with the latest in IEEE 1394 technology.

IOGEAR brings IEEE 1394 connectivity to your notebook computer. You will enjoy the convenience and reliability that has made traditional FireWire® an industry standard when it comes to connecting multiple high-tech peripheral devices. FireWire® provides high bandwidth thus broadening the range of peripherals that may be attached to your computer. FireWire® allows you to move data at a blazing rate of 400 Mbps (Megabits per second). IEEE 1394 is fully backward compatible with the first generation of 100 and 200 Mbps devices. With the increase in speed, FireWire® offers increased functionality, allowing more devices to share the increased bandwidth.

FireWire® is the right choice for your high bandwidth requirements. You will enjoy the convenience and Hi-Speed transfer rate that FireWire® products bring. With IOGEAR's

FireWire® CardBus card you'll be able to access all of the existing and upcoming FireWire® devices such as digital cameras, DV camcorders and more.

- Provides three downstream ports

- 400 Mbps data throughput

- Supports 100/200/400 Mbps connections

- Automatically switches to the highest speed supported by the connected peripheral

- Fully IEEE 1394 compliant

- Plug-n-Play

- Chain up to 63 devices together

- Hot Pluggable - connect devices without restarting the computer

- Easy to install - no jumpers, switches or terminators required

- PCMCIA Type II CardBus interface

- Add OHCI compliant IEEE 1394 ports to a Notebook PC

- Host Data Transfer Rate up to 133MBs

- 3 year limited warranty

Features

Requirements

PC:

CardBus slot equipped notebook Windows 98SE, 2002, ME, XP

PC with installation of ShowBiz video editing software

Pentium II-266 Mhz CPU or equivalent CPU 128MB RAM 100MB of free hard drive space

Note: Please check to make sure that all components are included and nothing is damaged. If you discover a problem, please contact your dealer. Before connecting your FireWire® CardBus adapter, read the manual thoroughly and follow the installation and operation procedures carefully in order to prevent any damage to the unit and/or any devices connected to it.

Side View

Pictorial Introduction

1. Power port

2. IEEE 1394 port

Installation

Installation on PCs

Please follow the procedure to install the FireWire® CardBus adapter. Make sure your external FireWire device is not connected when installing the card.

1. Locate an available CardBus slot on your notebook, and insert the FireWire® CardBus adapter into the slot.

Installation

2. Start your notebook PC. If no Windows FireWire® driver is installed, then Windows will automatically detect the card and a dialogue box will appear, showing that the computer has located a "PCI OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller". Windows will then prompt you for the location of the software driver. Then click "Next"

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